Two years ago, end of the third school term, I found myself arbitrarily relating my father’s strongest memory of World War II to my own children: At his secondary school, anytime they heard the drone of a heavy aircraft, all pens, including the teacher’s, stopped in the air above exercise book …
Read More »Williams invites 33 players for U-20 squad; but SSFL stars miss out on preliminary list
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team coach Brian Williams selected a 33-member squad to begin training today but there were startling omissions from the list of invitees. Most notably, Shiva Boys Hindu College midfielder Tyrel “Pappy” Emmanuel, who was among six Caribbean players selected for a Manchester City clinic earlier …
Read More »Warriors Watch: International schedule for T&T’s overseas players from April 8-13
Find out what your favourite overseas-based Trinidad and Tobago players are up to with Roneil Walcott’s “Warriors Watch” for April 8-13: Friday April 8 (United States MLS) Philadelphia Union vs Kevin Molino’s Orlando City, 7 pm. Fresh off his first MLS goal on Sunday, the “Soca Warriors” playmaker will be …
Read More »Skeene: TTFA did not follow ideal procedure in hiring Williams as U-20 coach
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) did not follow the ideal procedure in hiring Brian Williams as the National Under-20 Team coach, according to TTFA technical committee chairman, Dexter Skeene. Williams, who last coached a national youth team in 2006, was unveiled yesterday as the TTFA’s second coaching appointment …
Read More »Brian Williams named T&T U-20 coach; W Connection U-16 coach gets the nod
Former “Strike Squad” defender and United Petrotrin coach Brian Williams is the new head coach for the Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team. But, not for the first time, Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams might have to field questions regarding a possible conflict of interest, as Williams is the …
Read More »Primus and Tiny take Morv’t/Cale past Civic; Peltier’s Rangers edge Sando
It was a battle of north versus south on the opening day of the 2016 Lucozade Sport Goal Shield at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday. And, by the time the dust settled, the Morvant Caledonia United and St Ann’s Rangers players could have sang: “Ah want them south …
Read More »Lucozade Shield kicks off today; Couva rivals, Central and Connection target title
Defending Lucozade Sport Goal Shield champions, Bankers Insurance Central FC, have vowed to move heaven and earth to retain their title, as the 2016 edition of the knock out competition kicks off today with a double header at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Central, who make their first appearance …
Read More »Windies captain Sammy: Thank God, the fans and Caricom… but not the WICB
The following is a transcript of West Indies captain Darren Sammy’s post-game comments, transcribed by ESPNCricInfo, after he led his team to a four wicket win over England in the 2016 World Twenty20 Cup in India: I want to thank the Almighty, because without him nothing is possible. We have …
Read More »Quintero has operation; Connection vow to welcome back striker after lengthy impasse
DIRECTV W Connection forward and former Trinidad and Tobago national youth team player Dwight Quintero finally underwent surgery on his right ankle yesterday, after a near two-month stand off between the player, his relatives and attorney and a Connection contingent that included Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president and …
Read More »Nathan strikes again but Jabloteh held by Rangers; Army climb to second
Twenty-five year old winger Nathan Lewis maintained his remarkable hot streak yesterday with a goal in his fifth successive Pro League outing for San Juan Jabloteh. But, this time, it was not enough for the “San Juan Kings” as they were held 1-1 by table proppers St Ann’s Rangers at …
Read More »April Fools: Police and Stars upset Central and Connection, as Pro League resumes
A flawless performance by Police FC custodian Adrian Foncette and clinical finishing by Japs North East Stars striker Gorean “Ratty” Highley left Pro League defending champions Bankers Insurance Central FC and second placed DIRECTV W Connection with red faces on April 1 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. On …
Read More »Warriors Watch: International schedule for T&T’s overseas players from April 2-6
Maybe out of sight but definitely not out of mind! Keep up with what your favourite overseas-based Trinidad and Tobago players are up to with Roneil Walcott’s “Warriors Watch”: Saturday April 2 (K-League Challenge: Korea Republic Second Division) Carlyle Mitchell’s Seoul E-Land FC vs Daejeon Citizen, 1 am; (I-League: India) East Bengal …
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