Tag Archives: SPORTT

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) press officer Michael Kammarman denied SPORTT claims that the visiting team were warned about the unsuitability of the Ato Boldon Stadium venue and offered an alternative venue before their training session this morning. However, Kammarman stressed that USA wanted to put the war of words …

The Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) countered criticism of the state of the Ato Boldon Stadium venue today by claiming that United States head coach Bruce Arena ignored its advice to train elsewhere. The stadium’s facility manager Jeffrey John, via a press release, explained that the running track …

Can someone tell TTFA president David John-Williams they were only joking when they said the Soca Warriors should quit football for underwater golf? With the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team having no chance of progressing for the Russia 2018 World Cup, the local football body has just two priorities …

Proper management, irrespective of the industry in question, ought to be about the removal of excuses for poor performance. It is ensuring, for example, that a student has books, tutors and study time, the taxi driver has a well serviced vehicle and employees have a safe working environment and receive …

Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) CEO Adam Montserin and facility manager Anthony Blake were among eight persons sent on 45 days administrative leave today on the advice of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. This action was deemed necessary, according to a media release, so …

The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will play their do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Honduras on 1 September at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva from 8pm. It will be the first time in eight years that the Soca Warriors play a World Cup qualifying home match outside of the …

The David John-Williams-led Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has been accused of trying to mislead the High Court after allegedly submitting inaccurate information in a sworn affidavit. In a court matter which involves former FIFA referee and ex-head of the local refereeing department, Ramesh Ramdhan, the TTFA—through their attorneys …

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga  and dashing South Africa opener Hershelle Gibbs are among a host of stars of yesteryear who will don cricket gear once again and take to the pitch tomorrow evening for the opening of the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Tarouba. Former West Indies …

All systems are now go for the new Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL), which is carded to kick off on 11 June 2017. The highest hurdle standing in their way was cleared on Wednesday evening when they finally got the long awaited ratification by the Trinidad and Tobago Football …

Former West Indies Players Association (WIPA) president Dinanath Ramnarine appears set to replace Michael Phillips as chairman of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT). Phillips quit the role on Monday after complaining that his responsibilities had become too distracting to his business. However, Wired868 was reliably informed that …

The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) will soon be in the market for a new chairman after former Trinidad and Tobago international cyclist Michael Phillips quit the post yesterday afternoon. In a public statement today—sent out via email—Phillips, who runs his own bike store, conceptualises and manages various …

“I do not know why persons who do wrong, especially with false credentials, nowadays get promotions and a pat on the back but when you sacrifice to build your own credentials with positivity some folks think twice to support the effort. “Nonetheless, we athletes have a responsibility with what we …