“[…] In local women’s football history only the outstanding Robbie Greenidge of Rossi Potentials fame has a better track record than Arnold Murphy. I might add that Murphy is catching up and may soon surpass the achievements of Greenidge. “[…] Ms Jinelle James […] please tell Trinidad and Tobago why …
Read More »Dear Editor: SSFL failed Moruga and Miracle Ministries; ruling “lazy and heavy-handed”
“[…] What real advantage has a team possibly gained by registering their players minus the school stamp and principal’s signature? None that I can see. “What real advantage has a coach gained by sending messages asking the governing body to check the player registration list and let him know if …
Read More »Dear editor: Desmond Haynes had last laugh; Carty and Athanaze have great potential
“[…] (West Indies lead selector) Desmond Haynes has silenced the critics with this series victory in emphatic fashion. “Keacy Carty has the potential, I now understand why there is that focus on him, same with Alick Athanaze. Their techniques are ideal for top order batters—in this format that is…” The …
Read More »Dear editor: Why not Bravo for Dowrich? ICC should normalise CWI!
“[…] The last straw is in [the CWI’s] media release of Shane Dowrich’s retirement announcement, indicating that a replacement won’t be named. What the hell is that supposed to mean? “[…] Every squad announced by the West Indies is supposed to have reserve players selected. It’s a home series for …
Read More »Dear editor: Messi is the world’s best player, so he deserves 8th Ballon d’Or
“[…] Critics will interpret and skew statistics to form all kinds of narratives… The question we ought to be asking is: in 2022, who was the best football player in the world? “All hail the king, the greatest player the sport has ever seen. When Messi decides to stop being …
Read More »Dear Editor: Sportsmax, SSFL add insult to injury for Chaguanas North players!
“[…] Chaguanas North Secondary has waited until the penultimate round of the SSFL Premiership division competition, for its maiden opportunity to be showcased on Sportsmax, while other schools have had multiple showings in that time—only to discover [on Saturday] that the fixture will not be aired live. “[…] The players …
Read More »Dear Editor: The late BC Pires embodied the spirit of the Calypso Tent
“[…] Truth be told, BC embodied the spirit of the Calypso Tent more than the Newsroom. He was a hybrid, in some sense, of Winston Bailey and HL Mencken. “[…] Kind, generous and determined to make a difference in a world populated by the indifferent…” The following Letter to the …
Read More »Dear Editor: Jada Pinkett Smith is an example of toxic femininity
“Jada Pinkett Smith is toxic… This woman brazenly admitted to infidelity […] and now is opening up about her obvious posthumous feelings for Tupac Shakur. “[…] Imagine the outrage if it was the other way around…” The following Letter to the Editor on a presumed example of “toxic femininity” was …
Read More »Dear Editor: Take a bow, Soca Warriors! What a fightback!
“[…] Reon Moore is becoming ‘the inevitable’—that’s the tenacity and fox in the box work you need. Off the ball he was superb. Nathaniel James, what did they give him to drink? Bend it like Beckham! […]” The following Letter to the Editor on Trinidad and Tobago’s 3-2 win over …
Read More »Dear Editor: The answers to T&T’s sport woes are not in Jamaica!
“[…] Why do we have to partner with the GC Foster College (of Jamaica) when we have the Sport and Physical Education Centre /SPEC at UWI? Under the leadership of Dr Iva Gloudon, dozens of physical education teachers and coaches generally benefited from accredited diploma courses leading to full degrees. …
Read More »Dear Editor: 1% ordering what they can’t eat by weakening Industrial Court
“[…] What do the employers and the one percent want? The objective is to maximise their profits by minimising their labour costs; by demoralising their workforce through retrenchment, wage suppression and the cutting back of hard-won benefits. “[…] Ninety percent or more of the matters that are decided in the Industrial …
Read More »Dear Editor: Nothing personal, Coachman Eve; we just want to win games
“[…] Angus Eve, you signed up for this wuk. We critics aren’t here to wine up on you and like you, we want you to get this team winning football games. “[…] So, the criticism is nothing personal, or about liking Angus Eve…” The following Letter to the Editor on …
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