Wired868 editor-in-chief and CEO Lasana Liburd is a conman and, if he’s not careful, he may end up in jail. Or, if Dame Fortune smiles on him, in the UNC. I say that because I have been reading the stories that appear here about the Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL). …
Read More »Riley doubles up as undercover Police whip Civic to move to First Citizens Cup semis
Point Fortin Civic conceded 23 goals in six Pro League outings this season. So no bonus points for guessing what their biggest problem might be. Yesterday was another one of those days when pulling on gloves must have felt like a masochistic act for Civic custodian Miles Goodman. Police FC …
Read More »Hart aims to counter Honduran hoodoo, as Warriors seek opening Hex points
Coach Stephen Hart’s nationality was, curiously, listed as Canadian on the team sheets for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica last Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Hart has lived in Canada for the past three decades, after he left Trinidad as …
Read More »Goodman Wanted! One on one with Point Fortin goalkeeper Miles Goodman
In his hands rest the fate of his Point Fortin Civic Team for the 2016/17 Pro League season. Miles “Puk” Goodman is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s more promising upcoming goalkeepers. A tireless worker, Goodman’s determination and commitment drives him to do his best while his voice can be heard echoing instructions to …
Read More »“Big Cannons” late game comeback holds off Defence Force for NSL top spot
The Sports and Games “Big Cannons” FC Santa Rosa managed to hold on to their three point lead atop the 2016/2017 National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division standings after battling to a 2-2 draw with second-place Defence Force in Chaguaramas yesterday. Yesterday’s showdown was touted as a “real heavyweight matchup” …
Read More »First Citizens Cup result: Morvant Caledonia upset Central FC on penalties
Defending Pro League champions, Central FC, will not challenge for the First Citizens Cup after they were eliminated on kicks from the penalty mark by Morvant Caledonia United this afternoon at the Morvant Recreation Ground. Both teams were goalless after 90 minutes of regulation time and, from the spot, the …
Read More »FCB round-up: Jorsling hits Rangers for four as Army advance; Stars KO Connection
Veteran Pro League marksman Devorn Jorsling scored all four goals for the Defence Force today, as the Army/Coast Guard combination shot down St Ann’s Rangers 4-2 in the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal round at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Jorsling’s beaver-trick ensures that Defence Force stay in the hunt …
Read More »Maylee explains what Warriors need: fitness, firepower and ruthlessness from the bench
Costa Rica didn’t do anything spectacular against Trinidad and Tobago but they were very patient. Costa Rica played close to a walking pace in the first half, and defended with five players at the back. They were playing dead to catch corbeau alive. Trinidad and Tobago did a relatively decent …
Read More »Hart: T&T were decent but…; Los Ticos sting Soca Warriors in Port of Spain
They came, they saw and they conquered. Costa Rica’s performance last night against Trinidad and Tobago was not scintillating or jaw-breaking. But the Central Americans were measured and patient in their execution at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, and now they sit atop of CONCACAF’S Hex; albeit after one game. “Los …
Read More »Sub Campbell makes the difference as C/Rica down tentative T&T 2-0 in front of 13,345 fans
The Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team’s CONCACAF Hex campaign started with a home defeat tonight as the Soca Warriors failed to make home advantage count with a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. In the Nacion’s match preview, the Central America …
Read More »East Mucurapo lose appeal over ineligible player; SSFL Premier Division on tenterhooks
Dark and stormy days could lie ahead for East Mucurapo Secondary’s football team—and they do not involve the inclement weather or their impending North Zone Intercol semifinal against St Anthony’s College. Mucurapo’s problems could run much deeper than that. The 2014 National Intercol champions are currently holding on to their …
Read More »The Cedros conductor: One on one with Naparima College midfielder Justin Sadoo
The Cedros conductor: Naparima College midfielder Justin Sadoo discusses his football past, present and future with Wired868: More from Wired868 “I’m Montserratian!” Ex-Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve takes over at Montserrat Former Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve will steer Montserrat through their final two 2026 World Cup …
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