“We are playing at home and we are Trinidad and Tobago, considered one of the giants in the English-speaking Caribbean. We are going to try and get back to the football we know we can play here which is offensive football.” Music to the ears of Trinbagonian football fans… Not …
Read More »Jan stops three penalties as Central edge D/Force; but uncertainty over Pro League start
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team captain Kenwyne Jones was the headline act at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva last night, as the Pro League season got underway with the Digicel Charity Shield, which pitted league champions Central FC against Pro League winners Defence Force. But, in the end, …
Read More »QRC and Green Machine share spoils in goalless Premier clash at QRC Grounds
‘Goals win matches’, says the old adage. But Queen’s Royal College (QRC) and St Augustine Secondary were short on supply today, as the two teams battled to a nil-nil draw in Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division action at QRC grounds. Scrappy may be the best word to describe …
Read More »Road to Russia: Soca Warriors can get to World Cup with 16 points; so can we get them?
The Soca Warriors kick off the final round of their Russia 2018 World Cup at home to Costa Rica on 11 November 2016 before they travel to Honduras for their second qualifier, four days later. The marathon campaign ends, eight games later, on 10 October 2017 when the Trinidad and …
Read More »Shiva Boys stun Presentation, San Juan tie Naps, as SSFL kicks off in Siparia
New season, change of venue, fresh sponsor… And, unfortunately for the defending champions, there was little continuity for Naparima College either. The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) has only had one champion since it launched the Premier Division, two seasons ago. But Naparima will have to chase the pack this …
Read More »USA batter Warriors to snatch Group C summit; trounced T&T open hex against Costa Rica
The Soca Warriors got a reality check about the level of competition that lies ahead, as they ended their semifinal World Cup qualifying group at the wrong side of a 4-0 trouncing by the United States in Jacksonville, Florida tonight. It was a record defeat for the Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »Why must we suffer? Warriors fans and security consultant discuss issues at Guatemala game
There were barely 9,000 spectators in their seats for kick off last Friday, as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team squared off against Guatemala in a vital Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The Soca Warriors “12th man”—the fans—could not get in. By the restart, there were double the number …
Read More »Hart promises changes as unbeaten Soca Warriors face USA
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart promised to ring in the changes, as the Soca Warriors close their CONCACAF semifinal round fixtures with a clash against the United States from 8.15pm on 6 September at the Everbank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Trinidad and Tobago will wear white …
Read More »Hart: Why I delayed subbing Kenwyne Jones; Soca Warriors coach clears the air
There were about 10 minutes remaining in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Guatemala, on Friday 2 September, when coach Stephen Hart sent substitute Trevin Caesar to the fourth official so he could be added to the action. At the time, Trinidad and Tobago led 2-1 courtesy …
Read More »If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Hart and Kenwyne have mixed feelings but vow to keep succeeding
“There’s an old saying, if it’s not broken don’t try to fix it.” This was Soca Warriors skipper Kenwyne Jones’ response when asked about possible changes to certain aspects of the team’s performances after they booked a spot into the CONCACAF hex last night. The Warriors battled to a nervy …
Read More »Hex-ed! Soca Warriors hold off Guatemala to advance to final World Cup qualifying round
Mission accomplished. If you videotaped tonight’s Russia 2018 World Cup, then erase it. It was a scrappy, nervy affair with few flashes of genuine quality. But, at the final whistle, the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team did just enough to seal their place in the CONCACAF hex courtesy of …
Read More »Not in our yard! Hart targets Guatemalan midfield as Warriors look to finish job
Guatemala have never won a competitive fixture in Trinidad and Tobago. And the Soca Warriors will expect to keep it that way as the two nations clash in Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying action from 7.06pm tomorrow at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Guatemala, who have never …
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