On a warm, breezy afternoon in Couva, FIFA president Gianni Infantino—dressed in a tee-shirt, short pants and sneakers—was happy to give the impression that he did not take himself too seriously. But, as any good football coach will tell you, once you kick off in a less than professional manner, …
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“The TTFA, as the National Association, has a responsibility to protect and serve the needs of its members, and to work in harmony for the good of football. Instead the David John-Williams administration has employed evasive and delaying tactics to avoid acceptance of the expressed wish of members, both the …
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“I have a lot of challenges,” Nicholas Griffith responds to Wired868’s pointed question. His answer was accompanied by an awkward, mirthless chuckle. Griffith, the founder of Crown Trace FC, is an enterprising Crown Trace resident who is a substitute teacher at ASJA Boys’ College in Charlieville. The club he founded …
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National Security Minister Edmund Dillon, Sport Minister Darryl Smith and Deputy Speaker of the House Esmond Forde are among special guests who will rub shoulders with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and some illustrious former football stars on Monday afternoon in an exhibition match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. …
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Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams and his board of directors face more accusations of operating in poor faith and being a law unto itself, as the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) and the Central Football Association (CFA) have complained of being snubbed by local football’s …
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Central FC captain Darren “Chucky” Mitchell has swapped the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League for the fledgling Philippines Football League, as the bustling midfielder agreed a one year deal with Davao Aguilas FC earlier this week. Mitchell, who played from the start in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2-0 friendly win over …
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Wired868 managing director, Lasana Liburd, initiated legal action today against Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) freelancer, sport presenter and secondary school teacher, Gordon Pierre, for libel after a series of Facebook posts made on 16 and 17 March 2017 respectively. Pierre’s comments, ironically, were made in response to an …
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San Juan Jabloteh coach Keith Jeffrey predicted a 3-0 win over Club Sportif Moulien in Caribbean Club Championship action yesterday evening in St Vincent. He came close, as the “San Juan Kings” strolled away with a 4-1 result over the Guadeloupean team that virtually assured them of a berth in …
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San Juan Jabloteh coach Keith Jeffrey is targeting a three goal win over Guadeloupean outfit, Club Sportif Moulien, on Friday night as his Trinidad and Tobago Pro League team intend to make light work of their group opponents in St Vincent. Jabloteh began their first foray in a competitive international …
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All systems are almost go for the proposed June 11 launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL), which yesterday announced a major sponsorship with Umbro. They are awaiting the green light from the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). But nobody can say exactly when that will come. Interim …
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Terry Fenwick looks set for a sensational return to the Pro League with increased powers to boot, as the successful and combative English coach declared that he will lead North East Stars into battle for the 2017 season. The deal, according to Fenwick, would give the former San Juan Jabloteh …
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Another Pro League season, another league trophy for Central FC. In truth, the “Couva Sharks” triumph was only half of the story in a local top flight season that did not lack intrigue despite the shortened duration. Wired868 plays tribute to the Pro League players that shone most consistently this …
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