More than five months after the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s (TTFA) membership demanded details on a secret deal hammered out between president David John-Williams and I95.5FM, the station’s sport trio of Andre Baptiste and brothers Tony Lee and Wayne Lee continue to privately enjoy the patronage of the local …
Read More »TTSL Cup: Centeno and PVDMU say adios to Matura, as Mulraine exits on losing note
Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) strugglers Petit Valley/Diego Martin United (PVDMU) advanced to the quarterfinal round of the TTSL’s knockout competition yesterday as they edged sixth placed Matura ReUnited 3-2 in an all-action affair at the Valencia Secondary School. PVDMU, who are in 12th place on the 14-team table …
Read More »“Lobo” replaces injured Levi in Warriors squad for UAE fixture; TTFA meets with US Embassy
W Connection forward Marcus “Lobo” Joseph will be included in the Trinidad and Tobago contingent to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after all. Joseph, who is the Pro League’s leading scorer at present, was left out of the original squad as he does not have a US visa and …
Read More »Kayla strikes again and “Yaya” nets double as T&T qualify for Concacaf with 3-0 win over Bermuda
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team finished their 2018 Caribbean Championship campaign on a winning note this evening, as they shot down Bermuda 3-0 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The result assured the Women’s Soca Warriors of a place in next month’s Concacaf Championship in the …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Boatswain makes scoring return but Police hold off ‘Army’
Soca Warriors forward Jamille Boatswain made a scoring return to the Pro League yesterday for Defence Force but it was not enough for the Army/Coast Guard combination, as they fell 3-2 to Police FC in a double header at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Boatswain burst on the international …
Read More »T&T dethroned after 4-1 loss to Jamaica; Taylor upstaged by Shaw after St Louis injury
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team were dethroned as Caribbean champions on Independence Day, after a crushing 4-1 loss to Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Four years ago, the Women Soca Warriors edged Jamaica 1-0 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, courtesy …
Read More »TTSL: Double delight for Julien, as Prisons spank Erin FC to go fourth
Prison Services FC surged to fourth place in the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) standings yesterday, after a 4-0 win over table proppers Metal X Erin FC at the YTC grounds in Arouca. Attacker Nathan Julien scored twice within eight minutes in the first half while Brandon Calliste had …
Read More »T&T land Oct friendly away to Thailand; plus how Warriors’ activity compares with rivals
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team have agreed to face Thailand in friendly international competition in Bangkok on 14 October, just a month after they tackle the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Spain. Thailand are ranked 122 in the world by FIFA, which is 31 places lower than the …
Read More »CPL 18: In defence of DJ Bravo (Part 3): Inside the mind of the TKR captain
Steve Smith had not bowled in a competitive match for at least two years before Barbados Tridents’ captain Jason Holder called him up to bowl in the August 22 game against the Jamaica Tallawahs. Smith claimed two crucial wickets, conceded a mere 19 runs in his three overs and thus …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Connection stretch lead despite stumble, Central cruise with goal from Jamaican debutant
Pro League leaders W Connection had their first stumble of the 2018 season yesterday evening, as they were held goalless by strugglers Morvant Caledonia United at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The result saw the “Savonetta Boys” lose their 100 percent record this season. But even in defeat, Connection prospered, as …
Read More »Taylor doubles up and “Yaya” on target as T&T whip Antigua 5-0 in CFU fixture
Kayla Taylor registered a double and returning forward Kennya “Yaya” Cordner chipped in a solitary item, as Trinidad and Tobago spanked Antigua and Barbuda 5-0 this evening in 2018 Caribbean Championship action at the Kingston National Stadium in Jamaica. The win preserved the Women Soca Warriors’ 100 percent record in …
Read More »CPL 18: In defence of DJ Bravo Pt 2; why Narine will still open and DJB will bowl at the death
With the exception of Tom Moody, who has been a high-level coach, I can’t say for certain that the television analysts quite understand the nuances of the T20 format. Since Andre Russell’s blitzkrieg at the Queen’s Park Oval, they have almost continually complained about the Tallawahs’ batting order. They keep …
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