On Sunday 19 August 2018, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) began preparation for two functions at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on the following day. One event was a sit-down with TTFA technical director and caretaker Women’s National Senior Team coach Anton Corneal and dealt with his …
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Julien, Ataulla named in T&T 20-man squad; “Lobo” misses out due to US visa issue
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence will offer teenaged Slovakia-based left back Keston Julien the chance to make his senior international debut next month, as the former national youth team player was named in his 20-man squad to face the United Arab Emirates in a friendly on …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Central snap three game winless streak after “Drogba” double
Central FC snapped a three game winless streak this afternoon, as they came from behind to defeat Morvant Caledonia United 3-1 in Pro League action at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Morvant Caledonia are yet to win this season but were first on the score sheet today, as Renaldo …
Read More »Daly Bread: Six, seven, eight or fate; an earthquake wake-up and Naipaul desperation
The subject of today’s column was to be what I term the ‘Naipaul desperation’. However, everyone will currently have a story about where they were and what they feared in the moment of the terrifying earthquake we experienced in the afternoon of Tuesday last. Do we appreciate how powerless we were? …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Baptiste stars again as Rangers stun champs North East Stars
Veteran attacker Kerry Baptiste proved his worth again for St Ann’s Rangers with the decisive goal this evening, as the underdogs stunned defended Pro League champions, North East Stars, 1-0 at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. The result propelled Rangers to an unlikely fifth place in the 10 team …
Read More »TTSL round-up: QPCC go top after last gasp Gardiner winner against Club Sando
The Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) FC took advantage of a stumble by leaders FC Santa Rosa to move two points clear at the top of the table this evening, after a 2-1 win over lowly Club Sando at Long Circular Road, Dibe. Former Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder Sean …
Read More »Taylor tricks Cuba; Corneal credits T&T’s composure after 3-2 CFU win over Cuba
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team took a significant step towards the 2018 Concacaf Championship this evening with a 3-2 win over Cuba in the Caribbean Championship at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Jamaicans refer to the venue as “The Office” and Kayla Taylor definitely meant business …
Read More »Dear Editor: PM Rowley can’t count Indians; Dr Mahabir disputes claim of 50% Indian gov’t
“According to Government’s CSO population survey in 2011, Indians consist of 35 percent of the population, the largest ethnic group in the country. Comprising 26 percent in the government, Indian ministers are, therefore, underrepresented and do not find a proportionate ‘equal place’ in Rowley’s PNM administration.” In the following Letter to the …
Read More »TTSL: “Showtime” sees red in Arima but Cunupia hold Santa Rosa, QPCC can benefit
FC Santa Rosa edged their way to the top of the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) standings last night after playing to an intriguing 1-1 draw with Cunupia FC at the Arima Velodrome. Rosa, who are now on 28 points, are just one point ahead of second-placed Queen’s Park …
Read More »Pro League round-up: W Connection and Jabloteh win again, as top four clubs clash
W Connection and San Jan Jabloteh maintained their fine form last night as the Pro League’s top four clubs for the 2018 season clashed at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Connection are the only outfit with a 100 percent record this term and they preserved that mark with a …
Read More »Belgrave, Taylor, Hutchinson in T&T squad, W/Warriors have one session before CFU opener
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team caretaker coach Anton Corneal has added notable reinforcements to his squad for the Jamaica 2018 Caribbean Championship with the US-based pair of experienced full back Lauryn Hutchinson and nippy attacker Kayla Taylor both included in his 20-member squad. Canada-based attacker Melissa Baynes is …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Rangers credit vet, Kerry Baptiste, as they edge Point Fortin Civic
St Ann’s Rangers bounced back from a humiliating 10-0 loss to Defence Force last Wednesday, as they edged Point Fortin Civic 1-0 this afternoon in Pro League action at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. Young winger Rondell Austin got Rangers’ sole item—their first of the season after 270 minutes …
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