The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 football team may soon have a little magic working for them. Russell “Little Magician” Latapy, Wired868 has been reliably informed, will arrive in the country in the coming days to take up the post of head coach of the junior team. Latapy’s local …
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Swagger-ific! Njisane discusses rainy days, his playlist, dealing with ADD and his Rio swansong
“Regardless of how confident you look when you come out on stage, I don’t care who you are, you are freaking out inside,” said Trinidad and Tobago cycling sprint star Njisane Phillip. “You could lose. You’re understanding what I’m saying? You could lose. That’s what in your mind. “Every athlete …
Read More »Central announces Kenwyne Jones signing; T&T captain explains Pro League move
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team captain Kenwyne Jones’ protracted transfer to Pro League champions, Central FC, appears to be concluded after the Couva-based club announced his capture today. Jones, who spent the first half of 2016 with Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates, was said to have completed …
Read More »Raucous in Rio: Yu who? Bovell falls to rising star; Chris eliminated by Myanmar man
Who the hell is Yu? Veteran Trinidad and Tobago swim star George Bovell’s Rio 2016 Olympic campaign ended in just 22.30 seconds, as he was beaten at the line by 20 year old China rising star Yu Hexin (22.20) and 25 year old Poland swimmer Filip Wypych (22.23) in the …
Read More »Raucous in Rio: Judoka mugged, Phelps joins darkside and wetman Bovell enters party
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games looks to be the toughest tournament for athletes yet. Just how tough is it? Well, Belgian judoka Dirk Van Tichelt beat off some of the most vicious athletes in the world to win bronze on Monday. And then get knocked on his backside by a …
Read More »MASTER’S VOICE: T&T must show respect for Makandal Daaga… and here’s why!
Now the Chief Servant made many mistakes in life, certainly some in recent years. But here was someone who, along with others who also dared to dream—and do more than just dream—sought to improve our society. Wired868 reader Corey Gilkes, in his Letter to the Editor, holds court on the …
Read More »T&T U-15 women rebound from 22-0 US loss to beat Dominican Republic 4-0
Success Laventille Secondary student Aaliyah Prince banged in a hattrick this morning as the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-15 Team got its first win of the CONCACAF Under-15 Championships today with a 4-0 win over the Dominican Republic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in Orlando, Florida. …
Read More »PHRASER’S STYLE: The Ballad of Fitzroy Coleman
Fitzroy Coleman fingers dancing on the fret. And when you think that he through, he aint start nothing yet… “Calypso Music”, David Rudder While Rudder’s lyrics are now a clichéd reference to the jazz/calypso guitar great, it is Fitzroy Haynes Coleman’s saviour from obscurity in the land he was born …
Read More »T&T U-15 women lose 22-0 to USA; Coach: Great experience for the young girls
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-15 Team lost by an astounding 22-0 margin to the United States today in the opening day of the 2016 CONCACAF Under-15 competition in Orlando, Florida. The score was a record for the CONCACAF tournament and a massive humbling for Trinidad and Tobago, as …
Read More »ReUnited and it feels so good; Red-hot Vincent sends Matura top of Premiership table
There was a change at the top of the National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division on the weekend as Matura ReUnited jumped from fourth to first with a 2-1 win away to Marabella Family Crisis Centre at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium training field on Sunday. Matura got goals either side …
Read More »Apology to Dr Rowley; Shah offers concern for PM’s health and opens up on life with Parkinson’s Disease
I had no idea that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley might have been seriously ill when I slammed into him last week for failing to take full charge of his responsibilities to the country. Upon reading that Dr Rowley might have an ailment which requires him to have a series of medical …
Read More »T&T U-17 coaching interviews start today; rumoured interest from Latapy
Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-17 male footballers can finally expect to welcome a new coach in the coming days. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) looks set to begin interviews for the vacant post today and the new appointee, it is expected, will be named by the end of the …
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