Tag Archives: Strike Squad

“[…] Besides Chris Birchall, born in England of a Trinidad mother, all the members of the starting XI against Sweden came of footballing age in Trinidad and Tobago. “Shaka Hislop was born in London while his parents were temporarily resident there, but he grew up in Diego Martin. “Again, all …

“[…] Ricky Nelson was mentally and physically a strong individual. He spoke very little, a gentle giant, [and] defender by nature—he played any position in the back four during his national team and local club representation. “[…] Ricky was truly a team player. Despite not being a regular starter in …

“[…] As coach Dwight Yorke noted following the Unity Cup, many of our local-based players are not yet ready for international-level competition. But this isn’t their fault. It is the result of a system that no longer provides the structure or support to develop top-level players here at home. “The …

“1990?” asks Bobby, a rueful look distorting his facial features, “What I remember best about that campaign is Philbert Jones incredible miss from the edge of the six-yard box. “But I will also never forget Kerry Jamerson’s run in the second half of the second half of the last game …

Hutson ‘Baba’ Charles, a former Trinidad and Tobago international football stand-out and Concacaf Club Championship winner, talks to Burdie and Barney about his rise from youth goalkeeper to Strike Squad midfield star, conquering Concacaf with the Defence Force, why he almost quit coaching after Stephen Hart’s dismissal, and November 19th. …

A ‘Trinbagonian’ thing! Former Strike Squad stand-out and Concacaf Club Championship winner Hutson ‘Baba’ Charles, the current Men’s National Senior Team assistant coach, revisits his iconic goal against the United States during the Italy 1990 World Cup qualifying campaign. Look out for Charles’ full interview on the Burdie and Barney …

Trinidad and Tobago football legend Russell ‘The Little Magician’ Latapy discusses his rise in the game from playing small goal football in Laventille, the 1990 and 2006 World Cup campaigns, coaching Barbados, and a string of influential coaches—including Jean Lillywhite, Everald ‘Gally’ Cummings, Bobby Robson, José Mourinho, and Leo Beenhakker. …

So close, yet so far. Iconic Trinidad and Tobago footballer Russell ‘The Little Magician’ Latapy reveals why he thinks the Strike Squad missed out on the Italy 1990 World Cup. Look out for Latapy’s full interview on the Burdie and Barney Show from Wednesday 21 April, as we talk to …

“[…] There was something about Larry Joesph and goalkeepers—moreso the ones that seemed to have slack screws. Trintoc vs Alcons at the Arima Velodrome. Anton Corneal reminded me of a goal Larry scored, which he described as ‘pure brilliance’.  “Larry Joseph scored from in our half of the field with …

“[…] Larry Joseph demonstrated some of the most important skills in the game. Smooth as ever, effortlessly—as he alone did it—and effectively, as we loved seeing him on football field. He surely will be missed…” The following statement on the passing of former Strike Squad midfielder Larry Joseph was submitted to …

Former Strike Squad and United Petrotrin midfielder Larry Joseph passed away today at the age of 56. Joseph, a skilful, mobile ball handler, represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup qualifying campaigns. Following his retirement, he continued to play for the Strike Squad in exhibition matches …

The following article, based on an interview between ex-England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor and journalist Lasana Liburd, was first published in Trinidad Express on 6 May 2004: “Let me tell you something that will always stay with me,” said former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor. “I …