The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team should return to action in late March as part of the invitational Fifa Series tournament, which comprises nine four-team groups involving participants from different confederations. Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards revealed that the Soca Warriors will travel to …
Read More »TTFA names assistant youth coach, Elcock, as technical director
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards today announced the appointment of AC Port of Spain team manager Devin Elcock as the football body’s new acting technical director. Elcock worked as assistant coach at Defence Force as well as with several national youth teams. He assisted Shawn Cooper …
Read More »Football’s fatal blind spot: ‘ML’ Adams’ family want medical support at community games legislated
Emmanuel “ML” Adams left home on that Saturday afternoon thinking about winning a football match. By nightfall, his family would be shattered by a loss they are still struggling to comprehend and overcome. The 32-year-old soldier collapsed to the turf of the Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin after the …
Read More »‘I’ve no interest in critics!’ Yorke defends job and vows to make T&T 10 times better—Wired868 examines coach’s tenure
“In the 12 months that we have been together, if anyone said we would be in this position—unbeaten at home—despite the draws, you would have said I don’t think that would happen,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke. “There are lots of positives in …
Read More »Dear Editor: History proves T&T needs vibrant local leagues for success—not grandparent legislation
“[…] 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 …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA’s National U-17 trials lacked structure, fairness and care for young athletes
“[…] The selection format involved a single 20-minute 11v11 match, with all coaches observing from the sidelines. Players were not given numbered bibs, leaving coaches to rely solely on memory to identify and assess individuals. “[…] Due to a late start, the event was called off around midday with two …
Read More »Back in the bamboo: Eve’s resignation is latest sign of disharmony in T&T women’s programme
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team programme looks set to re-enter farce mode, after a proffered resignation from head coach Angus Eve was leaked to the public. Eve’s resignation was dated Sunday 19 October, which is exactly 20 days after the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) re-hired …
Read More »Edwards says Eve will “elevate” T&T women’s team; after leaving side inactive for 18 months
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards trumpeted the appointment of Angus Eve as Women’s National Senior Team head coach today, after more than 18 months of inactivity for the programme. Eve, who was fired as Men’s National Senior Team head coach by the Edwards-led TTFA in July …
Read More »Dear Editor: Is Cooper guilty until proven innocent? Is his TTFA treatment not a threat to all coaches?
“[…] How is it acceptable, that the person who is head of the Safe Guarding Unit, was able to institute a ban on a national coach with no timeline for resolution, expiry date, and cannot yet, six months later, seem to generate any opportunity for a defence to be filed …
Read More »Betterment: Here’s my checklist on Corneal’s performance as TTFA technical director
“[…] Under Anton Corneal, there were efforts to rebuild youth programs and implement coaching education, but questions remain about the tangible progress made. “Were elite player development pathways truly improved? Did we see a rise in the technical standard of our youth and senior teams? Was there a unified playing …
Read More »Dear Editor: Soca Warriors must stop begging for luck and build capacity for real success
“[…] More possession, more shots, prettier football—none of it matters without results. Sympathy doesn’t qualify teams. Goals and points do. “We need to stop confusing ‘progress’ with ‘promise’. Progress is what you measure on the scoreboard and the standings. Promise is what you say when you didn’t get the result …
Read More »TTFA sack Corneal; Edwards set to recommend new interim TD
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has sacked longstanding technical director Anton Corneal with immediate effect. The decision was made by the TTFA Board, during a meeting on Sunday, and relayed to Corneal on Monday. TTFA president Kieron Edwards allegedly recommended Corneal’s termination, in his capacity as technical committee …
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