Wired868 breaks down the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final with help from Central FC coach Terry Fenwick, captain Marvin Oliver and W Connection assistant coach Earl Jean: “I’m absolutely delighted,” said Central FC coach Terry Fenwick. “It is a fantastic feeling to come back in and have such a great …
Read More »Central FC are Caribbean champs; Sharks stun nine-man Connection
Just three years into their existence, Central FC announced itself on the international stage tonight as the “Couva Sharks” shocked four-time regional champions DIRECTV W Connection 2-1 in the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. The result itself might not seem surprising as Central have already …
Read More »The big Splash: One on One with W Connection’s Mekeil Williams
Mekeil Williams, the soft-spoken son of Gloria and Bertram Williams, learned the love of the game from his dad. “I am living his dream,” says Mekeil Williams, smiling at the thought of realizing his father’s sporting wish. Amidst the intense preparation for 2015 CFU Caribbean Club Championship, Wired868 snagged an opportunity to …
Read More »Jan-Michael and Arcia set Caribbean final date for Central and Connection
A heroic late showing from Central FC goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and an ice cold finish from DIRECTV W Connection playmaker Hashim Arcia will ensure an all-Trinidad and Tobago showing in tomorrow’s Caribbean Club Championship final from 6 pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. And not just any two …
Read More »Central and Connection face Caribbean semis at Couva today
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League clubs, Central FC and DIRECTV W Connection, will try to return the two island republic to the top of the region this weekend as the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship semifinal and final rounds kick off at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Central, the newly …
Read More »Fast and furious: One on one with Kaydion Gabriel
“I was once told that you must not settle for what you have but always push to get more,” said Central FC wing back Kaydion Gabriel. “So that’s what I do… Push myself, work hard and I will hopefully get more.” Astrologists say that independence is the Sagittarius’ key principle. …
Read More »Caledonia KO Connection; Central survives bruising Police battle
Pro League bigwigs DIRECTV W Connection and Central FC both left the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva aggrieved at getting the boot last night as the Pro Bowl competition took an unexpected twist in the semifinal round. In only one case did that mean elimination, though. Defending champions W Connection lost …
Read More »Central chaos: Sancho, Harrison in bonus battle as Sharks threaten strike
New Pro League champions, Central FC, appear to be on the brink of meltdown, just two weeks after winning their maiden domestic title, with a feud over bonuses that, ironically, has pitted Sport Minister Brent Sancho and his advisor Kevin Harrison against over two dozen players and staff members. Central’s …
Read More »TTFA delays WPL endorsement; requests ‘transparency’ from Sport Ministry
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee said the local football body will delay its formal endorsement of the Ministry of Sport’s proposed Women’s Professional League (WPL) until it receives a formal proposal on the competition. Sport Minister Brent Sancho made the WPL his most ambitious project …
Read More »Connection KOs Stars; Central, Cale and Police make Pro Bowl progress
Defending Digicel Pro Bowl champions DIRECTV W Connection enjoyed a revenge of sorts over North East Stars last night as the “Savonetta Boys” romped to a 4-0 quarterfinal round win at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Stars edged Connection on penalties in the 2015 TTFA FA Trophy final on …
Read More »Pro Bowl quarterfinal kicks off; W Connection defends title
DIRECTV W Connection will seek to defend its Digicel Pro Bowl title as the quarterfinal stage of the knockout competition kicks off on Friday 8 May with two double headers in Macoya and Couva. Connection, who are trophy-less so far this season, face North East Stars from 8 pm at …
Read More »Ghetto-boy-done-good: One on one with Kennedy Hinkson
“I had friends some good and bad, some will cheer me on and motivate me,” North East Stars utility player Kennedy Hinkson told Wired868, “while others would want to lead me astray and say ‘forget football and let we smoke and drink even rob people.’ “But with a positive mindset I did …
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