Did Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee have the authority to sack his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips? Tim Kee fired Phillips this afternoon and communicated his decision to the public, via a press release. According to Tim Kee, Phillips was axed for his: “failure to adhere …
Read More »The 2015 TTFA Constitution: local football’s new guiding document
The following is the new constitution for the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), which was adopted and ratified by the TTFA member associations on 12 July 2015: (Definitions) The terms given below denote the following: Arbitration Tribunal: an independent and duly constituted private court of justice acting instead of …
Read More »Tim Kee sacks Sheldon; TTFA general secretary pays price for Guardian gaffe
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has sacked his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips, just six weeks before the TTFA presidential elections. Tim Kee confirmed Phillips’ termination today, via press release, for: “failure to adhere to directives regarding the operational activities of the FA.” The TTFA president, …
Read More »TTFA VPs do not support Tim Kee; Guardian apologises for misleading article
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee’s re-election campaign got off to an embarrassing start this weekend, as, within hours of his announcement, all three TTFA vice-presidents declared that they do not support his candidacy. The furious responses from vice-presidents Lennox Watson, Rudi Thomas and Krishendath Kuarsingh …
Read More »David John-Williams will contest TTFA presidency; Tim Kee faces challenge
DIRECTV W Connection president and CEO David John-Williams has announced his intention to run for the post of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 November 2015. Williams, who is also the vice-chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League, revealed …
Read More »Businessman makes $100,000 donation to Warriors for outstanding match fees
The “Soca Warriors” received a TT$100,000 donation from Barataria businessman Sham Mohammed on Friday night and team manager William Wallace is praying that corporate Trinidad and Tobago follows his lead to help finance the football team’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Warriors finished second at the last two …
Read More »Aikim in, Plaza out: Hart names T&T squad for Panama friendly
Uncapped 19-year-old DIRECTV W Connection utility player Aikim Andrews was the surprise inclusion today as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart announced a 20-man squad to face Panama in an international friendly on October 8 in Panama City. Andrews, who was a stand-out for Trinidad and …
Read More »Sharks tale: Bankers Insurance CEO restores Sancho and Harrison to Central posts
Central FC is set for familiar new owners after Bankers Insurance CEO Vance Gabriel introduced himself to the “Couva Sharks” as their new boss on Saturday morning at the Kampo Vibes Restaurant on Ramsaran Street, Chaguanas. And, at Gabriel’s side, were the controversial duo of former Central chairman Brent Sancho …
Read More »Stay away, Sancho! Central FC players protest possible Sancho/Harrison returns
Former Sport Minister Brent Sancho and his advisor Kevin Harrison were subjected to a new low today, as 24 of Central FC’s 29 football players signed a petition that urged their board of directors not to allow them back to the Pro League club. The petition, which was addressed to …
Read More »TTFA opens Sancho/Harrison probe; Ex-minister quizzed on dodgy deals
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) yesterday gave former Sport Minister Brent Sancho and his former employee Kevin Harrison a seven-day deadline to respond to questions over: his conduct with regards to the transfers of Central FC forward Rundell Winchester, the signing of then 16-year-old winger Levi Garcia, and …
Read More »Sancho’s ex-agent, Davies, changes tune on Harrison’s “personal payment” request
British football agent Steve Davies, who represented Sport Minister Brent Sancho during his professional career in England, has made an about-turn regarding the request for a “personal payment” by Advisor to the Sport Minister, Kevin Harrison, during transfer negotiations for Trinidad and Tobago international forward Rundell Winchester in August 2014. …
Read More »TTFA monitoring alleged Sancho/Harrison payment request; Visé responds
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) general secretary Sheldon Phillips confirmed that the local football body is monitoring a request, sent by then Central FC operations director Kevin Harrison’s email address, which asked for a “personal payment” for Harrison and then club chairman Brent Sancho related to a club transfer. At …
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