Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) dropped two points behind NSL Championship Division leaders Prisons FC yesterday as the “Parkites” battled to a cagey 0-0 draw with the visiting Petit Valley United FC at the Queen’s Park Oval. The Parkites were unable to penetrate a very compact and rugged Petit Valley …
Read More »Anatomy of a back-stabbing: Live Wire looks at WICB’s treatment of Simmons
If Phil Simmons didn’t care whether West Indies won or lost cricket matches, he would still be in a job today. But he did. So he isn’t. From the moment Simmons chose to retain the notion that, as West Indies cricket coach, he deserved the best players available to win matches, …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar of events for Sep 28-Oct 4
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 29 (CNG NSL Championship Division) UTT v Edinburgh 500 FC, 6 pm, UTT, O’Meara, Arima; QPCC v Petit Valley United, 6 pm, Queen’s Park Oval; Barrackpore Utd v X/Foods Chaguanas FC, …
Read More »Caledonia’s old boys return to haunt club in Jabloteh triumph
Morvant/Caledonia United, the rebranded version of the longstanding Caledonia AIA football club, started its new era at the receiving end of a history lesson yesterday, as the “Eastern Stallions” lost their opening Pro League match 2-1 to San Juan Jabloteh at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There …
Read More »NSL: Club Sando come from behind to edge Real Maracas 2-1
A major blunder by Real Maracas goalkeeper Junior Granger and a 73rd minute goal by Club Sando’s Trevon Mitchell earned the South Zone club a vital come from behind victory in the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division yesterday evening at the Maracas Recreation Ground. After the final whistle, disappointed …
Read More »Warriors book Nicaragua for final pre-World Cup friendly
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart will finally get the chance to simulate a World Cup qualifying run, as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) confirmed an international friendly against Nicaragua on October 13 in Trinidad. Hart has repeatedly asked for two exhibition games within a …
Read More »De Silva delight for Central; Sharks cruise past Point Fortin
Central FC midfielder Sean De Silva notched an opening day double at Mahaica Oval yesterday as the defending Pro League champion club got its 2015/16 season off to a flawless start with a 3-0 win over Point Fortin Civic. “I think coming off the CONCACAF performance this was a little …
Read More »SSFL: Regrouping Tigers pounce on struggling Trinity Hawks
St Anthony’s College produced an inspired second half performance yesterday afternoon to notch a 2-nil win over Trinity College East in a clash of two struggling SSFL Premier Division teams. Goals by substitute Shem Clauzel and winger Kathon St Hillaire were enough for St Anthony’s first home win this year …
Read More »Berkeley thwarts Jorsling; Rangers and “Army” share opening day spoils
TT Pro League all-time leading goal scorer Devorn Jorsling failed to convert a second half penalty as Defence Force was held 1-1 by St Ann’s Rangers at the Hasely Crawford Stadium yesterday in the first competitive match of the 2015/16 season. St Ann’s Rangers goalkeeper Stefan Berkeley, who followed new …
Read More »Back to the communities; Pro League promises more home grounds for 2015/16
North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh will join Point Fortin Civic FC in hosting games within their communities this season, as the 2015/16 Digicel TT Pro League competition promises a community-based focus for the upcoming term. Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene said the top flight clubs will play more …
Read More »NSL: La Horquetta survives Police FC shoot-out in Dibe
Seven goals, a mini-brawl, two red cards and a debatable late penalty kick. It was all happening at the Dibe Recreation Ground in Long Circular this evening. When the dust settled, NLCB La Horquetta SA was the happier of the two teams after holding on for an exciting 4-3 win …
Read More »Central savours alternate Galaxy outing; fans flock to Champions League affair
Central FC enjoyed a post-World Cup 2006 record attendance for a Pro League club last night as the “Couva Sharks” completed their maiden CONCACAF Champions League adventure with a 1-1 draw against United States MLS team, LA Galaxy, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There were easily …
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