There were more raised eyebrows than applause when the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) announced Belize as the next opponent for the “Soca Warriors” on 23 March 2013. Almost certainly, Belize got the nod merely because its team, like the Warriors, was without a dance partner on the FIFA …
Read More »Phillip shines as Central and Stars shoot blanks
Central FC captain Marvin Phillip gave a well-timed reminder of his ability at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tonight with a penalty save from North East Stars talisman Cornell Glen and another fine block from teenaged substitute Marcus Gomez. But another uninspiring performance in the business area of the …
Read More »Stabilising the West Indies cricket team
The West Indies cricket team’s 3-0 One-Day International (ODI) triumph against Zimbabwe marks the 16th time that the regional team has swept an opposing nation since a 1976 whitewash away to England under legendary captain Clive Lloyd. There is little similarity between those two emphatic series. Zimbabwe is clearly a minnow …
Read More »Caledonia will defend Caribbean crown; T&TEC withdraw
Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA will defend its Caribbean Club Championship crown after T&TEC FC withdrew its claim to participate in the regional competition due to financial constraints. DIRECTV W Connection and T&TEC were due to represent the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) tournament …
Read More »Caledonia AIA defends FA Trophy
Neal & Massy Caledonia became the first Trinidad and Tobago football club to defend the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) FA Trophy crown in 13 years as the “Eastern Stallions” defeated Central FC 2-0 in an exciting finale tonight at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. It is Caledonia’s third …
Read More »Fenwick slams TTFF/Gov’t for penniless FA finals
Pro League rookie club Central FC will aim to collect the first trophy in its brief history tomorrow night when the “Couva Sharks” face Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA from 8 pm in the TTFF FA Trophy final at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. But, if it was up …
Read More »Rangers striker joins Pro League hattrick club
New St Ann’s Rangers striker Marvin Lee scored the tenth hattrick of the 2012/13 Digicel Pro League season and the fifth treble of the year on Wednesday evening but it was only good enough for a solitary point as Rangers and Police played to a 3-3 draw in a rescheduled …
Read More »SportWired: Backs to the wall against football’s racists
AC Milan’s chances of securing a Champions League spot for next season, let alone staying in the Serie A title race, could be dealt a serious blow with reports that star Italy international striker Mario Balotelli could miss Saturday’s league fixture against Lazio with a back strain. He may not …
Read More »Caledonia survives Rangers scare; Central edge Stars
Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA pulled within four points of leading Digicel Pro League football club, Defence Force, with a 4-2 win over St Ann’s Rangers yesterday evening at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. But the result was not nearly as straightforward as it might seem as Rangers twice …
Read More »Trick or treat: Valiant Police undone by JJ treble
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has seen better weeks than this one, which included the tragic slaying of Sergeant Hayden Manwaring and persistent speculation about the return of a “Flying Squad” that supposedly operates without the knowledge of Acting Police Commissioner Stephan Williams. The importance of what happens on …
Read More »T&TEC shock Defence Force as leaders slip-up
Digicel Pro League leaders Defence Force enjoyed a nine-point advantage over second placed Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA as early as last weekend. But the gap might be just four points tomorrow if Caledonia defeats St Ann’s Rangers from 5 pm in the first of a Marvin Lee Stadium double …
Read More »Caledonia holds off Rangers recovery
Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA returned to winning ways in the Digicel Pro League this evening albeit with a scrappy 2-1 win over St Ann’s Rangers at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The triumph moved Caledonia to within six points of runaway leaders, Defence Force, while the Morvant/Laventille team …
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