Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh rounded off the Toyota Classic Round of 16 yesterday evening with a 7-0 mauling of Marabella Family Crisis Centre, as the National Super League (NSL) teams continued to struggle in the knock out competition. Adrian Reid and Nathan Lewis both notched doubles for Jabloteh while …
Read More »Glen: The thrill and agony of the 2006 World Cup; and why Beenhakker’s the best
“I didn’t expect to play (against Sweden at the 2006 World Cup) and, when the red card occurred,” former Trinidad and Tobago World Cup player and stand-out Cornell Glen told Wired868, “I thought we would go on to lose by about four or five goals because they were bombarding us. …
Read More »Toyota Cup: Jan-Michael to the rescue again, as Central and Connection advance
Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams came up trumps again for Central FC last night, as the “Couva Sharks” dusted off another internal squabble and a red card to edge Point Fortin Civic 3-2 via kicks from the penalty spot at the Mahaica Oval in the Toyota Classic competition. …
Read More »Toyota Cup: Central suspend Oliver; Sharks without playmaker for Civic clash
Central FC will be without veteran playmaker Marvin Oliver for tomorrow’s Toyota Classic Cup Round of 16 contest with Point Fortin Civic, after the inspirational dreadlocked midfielder was suspended for a bizarre internal matter. The “Couva Sharks” face Point Fortin Civic from 8 pm on Friday night in the second …
Read More »Look trouble now: Glen lifts the lid on his T&T career secrets and W/Cup injury
“Up to this day, people still label me as a troublemaker,” ex-Trinidad and Tobago 2006 World Cup attacker Cornell Glen told Wired868. “But if standing up for what you believe is right and what you believe you are worth is being a troublemaker, then I will be a troublemaker for …
Read More »Toyota Classic: Stars spank Siparia Spurs; Rosa and Caledonia advance
North East Stars spanked Siparia Spurs 8-0 at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya as the Toyota Classic Cup competition kicked off with an avalanche of goals in Tunapuna and Couva. There were 17 goals from three matches yesterday and very little to smile about for the CNG National Super …
Read More »NSL: Stern strikes for Saddle Hill; but QPCC win 4-3 to go top
Former Trinidad and Tobago World Cup 2006 star Stern John got a debut goal for Saddle Hill Hotspur at the Ato Boldon Stadium tonight. But it was not enough to deny QPCC a 4-3 triumph in Couva. The result put the Queen’s Park outfit two points clear at the top …
Read More »Carlyle and Justin recalled as Hart selects 22-man WCQ squad
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart recalled 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup defenders Justin Hoyte and Carlyle Mitchell for his 22-man squad to face Guatemala and the United States on November 13 and 17 respectively. As always, Hart put a heavy premium on experience and maturity. Only two …
Read More »Hart denies resignation rumours; but “concerned” about W/Cup campaign
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart was forced to deny rumours that he has quit his post, just two weeks before the team’s opening Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The “Soca Warriors” play away to Guatemala on November 13 and then at home to the United …
Read More »NSL: Dwane James debuts as Barrackpore whips Edinburgh 3-0
2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup reserve Dwane James made an unlikely debut tonight in the CNG National Super League (NSL) Championship Division, as the former Pro League journeyman helped Barrackpore United to a 3-0 win over Edinburgh 500 FC in a bottom of the table clash. James, who represented North East …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar for Nov 3-8
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday November 3 (CNG NSL Championship Division) Cunupia FC v Prisons FC, 7 pm, Edinburgh 500 Recreation Ground; Barrackpore Utd v Edinburgh 500 FC, 7 pm, Barrackpore Recreation Ground; Malabar FC v Xtra …
Read More »Nakhid vows CAS appeal against FIFA; denies Bin Hammam link
Ex-Trinidad and Tobago football captain David Nakhid is set to take FIFA’s Ad-hoc Electoral Committee to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over his expulsion from the FIFA presidential contest. Wired868 understands, according to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, that Nakhid’s case hinges on the perceived duty …
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