Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team star and former captain, Maylee Attin-Johnson, responds to the TTFA’s decision not to re-appoint “Women Soca Warrior” coach Randy Waldrum: Without a doubt, we are very much saddened and highly disappointed by the departure of coach Randy Waldrum. For the mere fact …
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This week in football: Wired868’s calendar for January 13-17
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Thursday January 14 (CNG National Super League) Club Sando Moruga v Marabella Family CC, 4 pm, Grand Chemin Recreation Ground; FC Santa Rosa v La Horquetta SA, 5 pm, Marvin Lee Stadium; Matura …
Read More »Jabloteh edge Civic in Pro League thriller; Army go three points clear at top
Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh pulled within four points of 2015/16 TT Pro League leaders Defence Force yesterday with a 3-2 comeback victory over Point Fortin Civic at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. Second half goals by Kennedy Hinkson, Jamal Gay and Keyon Edwards dramatically tilted the game in Jabloteh’s favour, …
Read More »Najjar: Warriors’ Haiti loss was an issue of disruption and entitlement
At the heart of Trinidad and Tobago’s problem, which led to the loss to Haiti on 8 January 2016 in its bid to qualify for the 2016 Copa America Centenario, is less “a lack of conviction” but rather, uneasiness within the camp and a measure of lethargy due to entitlement. …
Read More »Fixin’ T&T: Rowley must remove Marlene McDonald immediately
The following is a press release from Fixin’ T&T, which calls for the immediate removal of Housing Minister Marlene McDonald pending an investigation into her conduct: FIXIN’ T&T insists that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley immediately remove Ms Marlene McDonald as a Government Minister pending the outcome of investigations into …
Read More »Kimika, Kenwyne, Hyland and Hart on CONCACAF 2015 award shortlist
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior team head coach Stephen Hart, forward Kenwyne Jones and midfielder Khaleem Hyland and Women’s National Senior Team goalkeeper Kimika Forbes were all shortlisted by CONCACAF for its third annual award ceremony, which honours its best performers for 2015. Hart was among 10 nominees for …
Read More »TTFA axed Waldrum over slow paperwork; Hood tipped for W/Warriors post
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams confirmed this evening that the local football body decided to replace Randy Waldrum as Women’s National Senior Team head coach, due to the latter’s failure to meet a deadline for proposals for his plans with the team and the players he wanted for …
Read More »Waldrum says goodbye to Women Warriors; Texan axed by TTFA
The following letter to the editor was sent to Wired868 by former Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team coach Randy Waldrum, who was officially relieved of his duties today by Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams: To the fans of women’s football in Trinidad and Tobago, It’s …
Read More »Maracas hit 10-man Stokely Vale for six; Tobagonians suffer meltdown
Real Maracas gave themselves an emotional lift in their bid to avoid relegation yesterday evening, as they started 2016 with an emphatic 6-1 win over Stokely Vale FC in a clash between the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division’s two bottom clubs. But, in more ways than one, this …
Read More »It takes six villages: How La Brea earned its say in a US$1 billion project
Last week, the people of La Brea taught the nation a much-needed lesson in organisation, representation and the holding of power to account. While it was their dramatic protest that caught public attention, the more powerful story was in the multi-layered depth of the community organisation underpinning the protest. Operating …
Read More »Humility was Jit’s hallmark; Raffique Shah pays tribute to late pan master
“I don’t know who Jit Samaroo was, but listening to others speak, he must have been a great man…my condolences to his family.” The Princes Town caller had phoned in to the TV6 Morning Edition show on Friday, which was devoted to pan arranger Jit Samaroo, who died the day …
Read More »Fireworks, Flow and other fouls: Martin Daly SC weighs in
Last Sunday my fellow columnist, Sunity Maharaj, wrote forcefully about the removal of the cuisine vendors from the Savannah. She pointed out that many things which emerge from the peoples’ sector get hammered by the authorities rather than receiving a helping hand with facilities, guidance or strategic co-operation. As a …
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