Costa Rica didn’t do anything spectacular against Trinidad and Tobago but they were very patient. Costa Rica played close to a walking pace in the first half, and defended with five players at the back. They were playing dead to catch corbeau alive. Trinidad and Tobago did a relatively decent …
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Hart: T&T were decent but…; Los Ticos sting Soca Warriors in Port of Spain
They came, they saw and they conquered. Costa Rica’s performance last night against Trinidad and Tobago was not scintillating or jaw-breaking. But the Central Americans were measured and patient in their execution at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, and now they sit atop of CONCACAF’S Hex; albeit after one game. “Los …
Read More »Sub Campbell makes the difference as C/Rica down tentative T&T 2-0 in front of 13,345 fans
The Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team’s CONCACAF Hex campaign started with a home defeat tonight as the Soca Warriors failed to make home advantage count with a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. In the Nacion’s match preview, the Central America …
Read More »East Mucurapo lose appeal over ineligible player; SSFL Premier Division on tenterhooks
Dark and stormy days could lie ahead for East Mucurapo Secondary’s football team—and they do not involve the inclement weather or their impending North Zone Intercol semifinal against St Anthony’s College. Mucurapo’s problems could run much deeper than that. The 2014 National Intercol champions are currently holding on to their …
Read More »MATT empathises with retrenched CCN workers; urges media houses to innovate
“The impact of social media on the bottom line was to be expected; negative impact on the traditional advertising model has been observed globally over several years. “What has been equally apparent is the painfully slow and piecemeal approach taken by management at national media houses to invest in new …
Read More »The Cedros conductor: One on one with Naparima College midfielder Justin Sadoo
The Cedros conductor: Naparima College midfielder Justin Sadoo discusses his football past, present and future with Wired868: More from Wired868 “I’m Montserratian!” Ex-Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve takes over at Montserrat Former Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve will steer Montserrat through their final two 2026 World Cup …
Read More »MASTER’S VOICE: Trump/Clinton… Left wing, right wing, same corbeau
“Trump/Hillary, same difference; six of one, half-a-dozen of the other; Left Wing, Right Wing, same cobo. One just uses nicer words because she’s a career politician.” The following Letter to the Editor on the US election was submitted to Wired868 by Corey Gilkes of La Romaine: “Got to stay ‘way …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: If Warriors fans want a top performance, we should lead by example!
“We demand top performances from our team, so it’s only fair that we should in turn be top supporters. “At the end of the day, the reality is that the team will need all the support it can get in order to beat the best in the region, so that …
Read More »Soca Warriors: Civil War; Wired868 goes behind the curtain on eve of T&T/Costa Rica WCQ
From 7pm on Friday 11 November, the Costa Rica Senior National Team will grapple with their Trinidad and Tobago counterparts in Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying competition at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. But who will the Trinidad and Tobago football squad be fighting? The answer would probably …
Read More »Trump and the chumps; how Hillary tripped over basket of deplorables and the political implications
It might be the first time in the history of global politics that Russia elected a United States president. But that would probably be an over-simplification on last night’s election results. In an era that places a premium on financial prudence, long term planning, skilled diplomacy and environmental awareness, the …
Read More »I’m Obama’s guy: US Ambassador doesn’t congratulate or mention Trump in resignation notice
United States Ambassador John L Estrada, who was born in Trinidad, has confirmed that he will follow established protocol by tending his resignation as the United States prepares to usher in a new president. However, Estrada did not congratulate or even mention his adopted country’s new president elect, Donald Trump, in a press …
Read More »First Citizens Cup round-up: Ten-men Defence Force eliminate Sando; Stars KO Jabloteh
A second half Hashim Arcia strike sealed 10-man Defence Force’s place in the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal last night, as the “Teteron Boys” edged Club Sando 1-0 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Arcia’s goal was worth a TT$3,000 payoff for Defence Force and another opportunity to keep going, …
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