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 …
Read More »Fenwick poised to take over North East Stars, will move club to Arima Velodrome
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 …
Read More »Far from finished: Wired868 reviews its top Pro League players and photographs
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 …
Read More »Teenaged Warriors defender and ex-Pres star, Julien, completes pro move to Slovakia
Eighteen year old Trinidad and Tobago national youth team left back Keston Julien will represent mid-table Slovakia outfit, AS Trenčín, this season after he completed his move to Europe today. Julien transferred to Trenčín from Pro League outfit, San Juan Jabloteh. His move was negotiated by Netherlands agent Humphry Nijman …
Read More »Mandeville knocks “Central cowards” for supposedly belittling Latapy in unsigned release
Russell Latapy’s business manager, Wayne Mandeville, has hit back at Pro League champions Central FC for their “cowardly” attack on the Trinidad and Tobago football icon, as both parties continue to trade words in a furore that started with a critical statement aimed at Sport Minister Darryl Smith. Last Friday, …
Read More »Central FC slam ‘shameful Latapy’ and DJW; accuse TTFA of trying to manipulate Jan-Michael
Pro League champions Central FC have slammed Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams for the local football body’s supposed attempt to “manipulate” club goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and to “discredit” the “Couva Sharks” themselves. The Central release, which was unsigned, sought to respond to a statement by Trinidad …
Read More »Defence Force hurdle controversy to edge Central FC to Pro Bowl via penalty shootout
Defence Force striker Devorn “Droggy” Jorsling brought the 2016/17 season to a close with a typically precise swing of his left boot last night, as the Army/Coast Guard combination held off Pro League champions, Central FC, on penalties to retain their Digicel Pro Bowl title. After a dramatic 90 minutes of …
Read More »Russell Latapy to Jan-Michael Williams: “Talk less, defend more!”
“I would like to share my thoughts, especially, at this time when a player, namely, Jan-Michael Williams, in his lack of wisdom and understanding can boldly make statements about the Honourable Minister of Sport and the Sport Ministry…” The following statement from former Trinidad and Tobago football icon and current …
Read More »Central FC attack Smith for favouring Super League; Jan-Michael distances self from release
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams has distanced himself from criticism of Sport Minister Darryl Smith, after a press release from his employers, Central FC, quoted him as expressing disappointment in Smith. On 5 February 2017, Central became the first club in the 17 year history of …
Read More »Jan-Michael and Jamille shine as D/Force and Central advance to Pro Bowl final
The last trophy of the 2016/17 Pro League season will be contested by current league champions Central FC and reigning Pro Bowl champions Defence Force, who both booked their places into next Sunday’s knockout final in contrasting styles. In the second game of yesterday’s semifinal doubleheader, the Army/Coast Guard combination …
Read More »Defence Force and Club Sando advance to Bowl semis as Jabloteh and Stars KO’d
Defending champions Defence Force and Club Sando completed the final four list for Sunday’s Digicel Pro Bowl semifinal round, as they held off San Juan Jabloteh and Ma Pau Stars respectively in last night’s quarterfinal action at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. A second half Hashim Arcia double overturned …
Read More »Peltier grabs beaver trick as Central clobber Rangers 8-0; Christon helps Police KO Connection
Former St Ann’s Rangers captain Johan Peltier returned to haunt his old club with a vengeance yesterday as Central FC treated Rangers to a humiliating exit from the Digicel Pro Bowl with an 8-0 mauling at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday. Peltier, who wore the armband for Rangers …
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