The Soca Warriors will not have the services of France-based midfielder John Bostock for Friday’s vital 2018 World Cup qualifier against Guatemala or next Tuesday’s qualifier away to the United States. Bostock, who plays professionally for RC Lens in Ligue 2, announced that he would not be linking up with …
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Open Hart: Warriors coach talks Guatemala threat, his football philosophy and sack rumours
“I have come to the conclusion that I am just going to go on the field, work with the players, do what I always do,” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart told Wired868. “Hopefully with all things and a bit of luck, things go well for …
Read More »Wishful thinking of Olympian proportions: Daly looks from Dick to Hypolite and in-between
There is no reason to be harsh towards the Trinidad and Tobago athletes who represented us at the Rio Olympics 2016. They tried their best. However it is clear that a precursor to the negative feelings was the country’s outrage at one of the selection processes and the apparent supervisory …
Read More »Morv’t Caledonia, Stars secure new sponsors; Scottie, Carlos rejoin rejigged Pro League
The North East Stars and Morvant Caledonia United football clubs have announced new commercial sponsors, as the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League prepares for a change-filled 2016/17 season. The Stars, who finished fifth in the 10-table standings last season, will be formally referred to as the Ma Pau Stars for …
Read More »Learning from Rio: Earl Best takes some literary lessons from the 31st Olympiad
Javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott, writes Kwame Lawrence in the Trinidad Express of Monday August 22, “is threatening to become an all-time great in the event.” So whether or not you think it is a celebration of “mediocrity,” no one can reasonably find fault with the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs’ …
Read More »Connection fail to Progreso; Hondurans fight back to snatch 1-1 Champions League tie
DIRECTV W Connection took a point from Honduras Progreso in CONCACAF Champions League action last night with a 1-1 draw at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. But there was certainly no feeling of progress for the “Savonetta Boys” who were chasing three points and should have easily taken them. …
Read More »Hart: Expect war! Soca Warriors desperate to make hex and prolong Russian dream
The Soca Warriors are desperate to get hex-ed. Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart today selected his 24-man squad to tackle Guatemala and the United States in two pivotal Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers on 2 and 6 September respectively. The Warriors, who currently sit atop …
Read More »Bostock in T&T squad to face Guatemala; maiden senior call-up for Ranjitsingh
Racing Club de Lens midfielder John Bostock, a former England National Under-17 captain, will hope to finally make his international debut for Trinidad and Tobago next month, after head coach Stephen Hart named the talented central midfielder in his 24-man squad to face Guatemala and the United States on 2 …
Read More »The Govt’s sacred cow: Why everyone should care about the CL Financial cover-up
“This country should rest comfortably in the knowledge that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago…will do nothing to impede the flow of justice in this or any matter. And […] will do everything within its duty and authority to facilitate the holding to account any and all persons who may …
Read More »Fifty shades of khaki: Detectives pen romance novel, no Turkey for Dillon and Jihadi-bhai
Police, according to today’s Trinidad Guardian newspaper, are working on the theory that 30-year-old Larry Mohammed was killed yesterday morning because of a relationship he had with an unnamed married woman. Mohammed was found in the driver’s seat of his black Toyota Altis on Cemetery Street, Charlieville, around 1.30am with …
Read More »Connection face must-win Champions League clash with Honduras Progreso
DIRECTV W Connection will be fighting to stay alive in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League tomorrow when they face Honduras champions, Honduras Progreso, from 8pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Both teams lost their opening outings against Mexico outfit Pumas UNAM and need maximum points to have any …
Read More »Guardian executes editor in chief Orin Gordon, Shelly Dass Clarke to be fired next
Trinidad Guardian editor in chief Orin Gordon was bumped off today in a slaying that, according to informed sources, bore all the hallmarks of a “Sabga City” gang execution. Gordon, who was appointed editor in chief on 24 February 2015, will be replaced by former television presenter Shelly Dass-Clarke, who, …
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