In chaotic Venezuela, beset by economic turmoil and protests, there are two presidents. Not to be outdone, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA)—also cash-strapped and plagued by governance issues and a lack of transparency—now appears to have two general secretaries. Although Justin Latapy-George has operated as general secretary since …
Read More »TTSL split on Look Loy’s fate, San F’do Giants can decide fate of petition tomorrow
Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) outfit San Fernando Giants have asked for another 24 hours to consider their position on president Keith Look Loy’s role on the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s board of directors. And, with Guaya United owner Randy Hagley’s petition for Look Loy’s removal down from …
Read More »Look Loy claims bid to stop Home of Football probe; Wired868 looks at TTSL move against president
On 27 December 2017, Trinidad and Tobago Super League president Keith Look Loy formally asked seven questions of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams related to the controversial Home of Football project. Thirteen months on, John-Williams has not yet responded conclusively; but it could be Look Loy …
Read More »The real source of the US$2 million windfall for Pro League and TTSL; plus what clubs stand to make
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams announced a US$2 (TT$13.5) million cash injection for the local Pro League and Super League competitions on Monday morning, in what is likely to be the last major initiative of his four year term. But there is a catch. Roughly half …
Read More »Futsal team furious as DJW appeals court ruling—without board approval; TTFA sets new record in legal fees
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has taken his cash-strapped body back to the High Court, as the local football body submitted an appeal today against its TT$544,943 loss to the National Futsal Team players and technical staff on 13 December 2018. John-Williams’ move provoked a furious …
Read More »Board members shocked as DJW allegedly puts daughter on ‘secret’ Home of Football committee
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams appears set to continue acting as emperor of the local football body’s Home of Football, after allegations that he created a committee to meet UEFA officials on the controversial project—inclusive of his daughter, Renee John-Williams—without board approval. The ‘Home of Football …
Read More »Corneal: We need to save our football! TTFA TD withholds services claiming ‘inhumane treatment’ by DJW
“I have been promised salary payments continuously but to no avail. I had meetings with the President and the General Secretary indicating the inconvenience of not being paid, and the toll it is taking on my life… “I am tired of the disrespectful and inhumane manner in which I have …
Read More »Prescott SC: TTFA Board can reject John-Williams’ proposal for general secretary
“The [TTFA] Board may accept or reject any proposal [regarding the appointment or removal of a general secretary] and return the same to the President for his further deliberation and a proposal…” The following opinion regarding whether the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Board of Directors is obliged to …
Read More »Stakeholder rebuts Downer: TTFA Board must follow DJW’s instructions on general secretary
“The use of the word ‘shall’ leaves no room for deliberation or consideration by the Board of Directors. “[…] The constitution does not give the Board of Directors in this matter any instructions or powers to reject, revoke or consider the President’s proposal. The instructions are quite clear.” The following …
Read More »Downer: John-Williams cannot force a general secretary on the TTFA Board
“Article 39.3 of the Constitution states: ‘Only the President may propose the appointment or dismissal of the General Secretary’. “Now, the Oxford English Dictionary defines the word ‘propose’ as follows: ‘To put forward for consideration’ or ‘to nominate as a candidate’. ‘Propose’ does not mean ‘select’ or ‘elect’…” Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »TTFA pays four match fees but Warriors maintain strike threat; DJW urged to reveal contracts with foreign FAs
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has paid match fees to its Men’s National Senior Team players for four of six outstanding games, although president David John-Williams is believed to remain some distance from mending his relationship with the Soca Warriors. On Tuesday 18 December, Wired868 revealed exclusively that …
Read More »DJW asks board to offer Lawrence contract extension; members object to email procedure
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has allegedly asked the local football board to approve a new contract for Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence. Lawrence, who took up the National Senior Team post in January 2017, will be out of contract on 31 January 2019; and, …
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