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Three points from history! Central hit Rangers for six to close in on three-peat
Central FC moved within touching distance of the history books this evening in a Pro League contest that owed much to two penalty shouts—one that was ignored and the other given. It might seem bizarre to single out the referee in a game that produced such a lopsided scoreline. Yet, …
Read More »Pro League result: Hector strikes as W Connection keep pressure on Central FC
Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder Hughtun Hector came off the bench to grab the match winner as DIRECTV W Connection edged San Juan Jabloteh 1-0 last night at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The result keeps the pressure on Pro League leaders and defending champions, Central FC, who face …
Read More »The Sport Ministry’s chilling secret; Live Wire puts a hand on Minister Heavy-D Smith
First, the good news. Diego Martin Central MP Darryl Smith apparently has a firm grip on his staff at the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. At first glance, the image of Minister Heavy D putting his hand on an employee from the communication department seemed like a throwback to …
Read More »T&T’s Beijing 4×100 team: Thanks for the love… But don’t forget Olympic promises!
“We were promised in July that something would be done to assure that we were rewarded for our efforts and representing T&T with integrity. There were media releases and pictures taken… and then nothing! “We were forgotten about and disappeared to them like magic.” The following statement was posted by …
Read More »Sharks in the water! Marcano keeps Central FC on historic path as Army implode
Somehow, Central FC always seem to find a way. Trailing by an early goal and then by a player, the “Couva Sharks” did not score until the 87th minute. Yet, at the final whistle in the Ato Boldon Stadium last night, Central were 2-1 winners over Defence Force and their …
Read More »TTOC: Premature to speculate on golden upgrade, IOC hasn’t ruled on T&T 4×100 team yet
The following statement on the IOC’s sanction of Jamaica’s Beijing 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 sprint champion Nesta Carter and the implications for the second placed Trinidad and Tobago quartet of Keston Bledman, Marc Burns, Emmanuel Callender and Richard “Torpedo” Thompson was submitted by the TTOC: The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic …
Read More »Live Wire: Not so fast! T&T sprint quartet set to snatch Beijing 4×100 crown off Jamaica
It started off as a sprint but ended up as a marathon. On 22 August 2008, eight nations and 32 athletes contested the men’s 4×100 metre final in Beijing, China. And, on 25 January 2017, Mr Live Wire can now reveal the impending result. The winner, with an amazing time of …
Read More »Sadoo, Leach named in T&T U-20 squad; Williams selects seven overseas-based players
Naparima College playmaker Justin Sadoo, who was the Pro League Youth competition MVP, is closing in on his international debut for Trinidad and Tobago as he was included in the National Under-20 Team’s 26-man squad for a pre-tournament camp in Colombia. National Under-20 Team coach Brian Williams named seven overseas-based players …
Read More »Police can’t stop Roach as Club Sando climb to fifth; Central can regain lead tomorrow
Rookie Trinidad and Tobago international Akeem Roach served further notice of his talent with a double strike yesterday evening as Club Sando outgunned Police FC 4-2 at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. The result saw Sando leapfrog Defence Force to fifth spot—albeit with a game in hand—while Police stayed …
Read More »Discussion: Was the TTFA right to overrule technical committee and select Lawrence?
The technical committee of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) declared, via an internal vote, that W Connection technical director Stuart Charles-Fevrier was the best candidate to lead the Soca Warriors for the remainder of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign and beyond. Former Central FC and San …
Read More »Leo Beenhakker: Dennis Lawrence is the right man to lead the Soca Warriors
Trinidad and Tobago 2006 World Cup coaches Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen have endorsed Dennis Lawrence, as the 42-year-old former international defender prepares to lead the Soca Warriors into the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) announced Lawrence as the new head coach …
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