“His head took us to the World Cup in 2006,” said Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams, “now he is charged with using that same head in a different way to take us to Russia 2018.” So began the era of new Trinidad and Tobago National Senior …
Read More »Fast and furious: Saintfiet drops Kenwyne to go for faster Warriors attack
New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Tom Saintfiet made his first big call as Soca Warriors coach today—and it was a six foot three decision. Saintfiet selected his first squad today and named 28 players to face Nicaragua in friendly internationals on 27 and 30 December. And, even …
Read More »Central go six points clear atop Pro League standings after Connection win
There might be three constants in life on the two island republic at present: death, rising taxes and Central FC taking three points. After 10 rounds of 2016/17 Pro League matches—and with just eight games left in the regular season—the “Couva Sharks” remain unbeaten in the league competition and already …
Read More »Maylee explains what Warriors need: fitness, firepower and ruthlessness from the bench
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 …
Read More »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 »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 »Underdogs get a kicking: Kenwyne helps Central FC mug Police, Connection rout Rangers
If you’re searching for that inspirational tale where the plucky underdog beats the system by overturning the establishment, you had better look elsewhere. Certainly not at the Ato Boldon Stadium yesterday where Police FC and St Ann’s Rangers came up against defending champions Central FC and perennial bigwig W Connection …
Read More »Hart: “Costa Rica are the best”; Warriors gamble on Kenwyne for historic WCQ result
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team, according to head coach Stephen Hart, will be facing the best team in the confederation when the Soca Warriors open their CONCACAF Hexagonal campaign against Costa Rica on 11 November. “Los Ticos” did not lose from open play at the Brazil 2014 World …
Read More »Molino gets additional two-game ban; “Lobo” and Bostock in WCQ squad for Costa Rica
The Soca Warriors will start the CONCACAF Hex without ace midfielder Kevin Molino, who has incurred an additional two-match suspension for a breach of internal discipline. Molino, an Orlando City player, was dropped from the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team for their Caribbean Cup qualifier against Martinique and, although …
Read More »I’m sorry! Molino pledges loyalty to Soca Warriors; TTFA president commends apology
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team star Kevin Molino has apologised for his “recent decisions” and, indirectly, threw himself at the mercy of head coach Stephen Hart in a dramatic about-turn following his latest indiscretion on international duty, two weeks ago. Last Wednesday, Molino vowed to take a year off …
Read More »Apologise properly! Kenwyne offers advice to Molino and reiterates Hart support
Soca Warriors captain Kenwyne Jones warned today that no player is bigger the game and urged 26-year-old international midfield ace Kevin Molino to “apologise properly” to coach Stephen Hart, the team and Trinidad and Tobago, so all parties can move forward together as they continue their Russia 2018 World Cup …
Read More »Nightmare in Fort-de-France: T&T dumped out Caribbean Cup without Molino, Kenwyne and Joevin
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart might have nightmares in French tonight, after the Soca Warriors were eliminated from the 2017 Caribbean Cup by virtue of a 2-0 extra time loss away to Martinique. The Warriors can still sneak into the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup but that …
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