TTFF begins talks with coaching candidates.

[FireBrand]

Pfister in Port of Spain.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).

German-born football coach Otto Pfister  arrived in the country on Monday  to engage in discussions with officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation regarding the position of head coach of the National Men’s Senior Team.

Pfister spent his time visiting some of the facilities and he also witnessed the Toyota Classic match at the Mannie Ramjohn  Stadium between Ma Pau FC  and Caledonia AIA.

TTFF technical adviser Keith Look Loy, technical director Lincoln Phillips as well as other TTFF officials were in Pfister’s company on Wednesday prior to his scheduled departure a day later.

A composed Pfister said he was here to make his observations and hold relevant  talks on his first visit to the country.

“I came here for some information and I received this like with all stadiums and other  kinds of information. I have seen the infrastructure and that is enough and also yesterday I saw one game in the Local League.  I see a lot of work to be done here. For the moment I don’t talk about any contract. I am just taking some information with me,’ Pfister told TTFF Media.

Described as one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, Pfister was voted Africa's Manager of the Year in 1992.. He has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions with Burkina Faso, Zaire, Cameroon  and Ghana and reached the African Cup of Nations final twice, with Cameroon  and Ghana. The 73-year-old Pfister also led Ghana to the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Cup title.. He has also won the Under 19 African Cup of Nations with Cote d'Ivoire and coached Togo during the 2006 World Cup. Pfister also qualified for 1998 FIFA World Cup with Saudi Arabia.

“I have experiences myself similar to that of Trinidad I took Togo to the World Cup in Germany. It’s a big challenge but it is possible with a professional conception,” Pfister added.

“We need to concentrate. You have a lot of talented players but talent is not all. You need very good planning and training. You also have to keep your eyes on Trinidad players playing outside. It’s a very complex work.”
On the job at 73, and having began coaching as a player coach at age 23 in Switzerland back in 1961, Pfister says working with players, younger than him, keeps him fresh and vibrant.

“If you work always with young people, like I was with World Champion with Ghana, you don’t feel age. It’s a passion and it’s no problem.”

Look Loy commented that "Pfister's coaching resume is remarkable. He has enjoyed success in fifteen countries on three continents. He is well experienced in World Cup qualifying and final tournaments, and has managed some of the international game's established names. This knowledge could serve us well

Pfister’s  impressions of Concacaf  is nothing strange, as he sees Mexico and the United States as the two giants.
“I know very good and I have general information about Concacaf. In this area. Mexico and the United States are also favourites. And Trinidad and Tobago,Canada Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras fight for the third position. This is the reality. I was very happy that T&T last time could break this tradition and go to the World Cup. In football everybody has a chance,” he said.

View Pfister's interview in Port of Spain

[Socapro]

I'm interested to know how this will look to the judge in the court case on 17th. He's presiding over a case where TTFF have refused to pay players what they are legally entitled to. He's seen the current players and staff not being paid, yet now TTFF are looking to sign a relatively big time coach. He will also be aware that Jack has just lost a case and been ordered to pay 7.5 million.

Judges don't appreciate people treating them like idiots. They have a lot of legal powers at their fingertips.

The judge will also be aware that TTFF may file for bankruptcy. But that doesn't mean the administrators are off the hook. I do believe that individuals can be charged seperately if there is proof of money laundering, corruption, false accounting or even just inadequate book keeping.

TTFF could be faced with the choice of paying the players what they are owed or risk prison sentences. FIFA may try to interfere, but it will be difficult to do so when there is proof of these things which are already in the court records. As much as FIFA try to bully governments, they cannot be seen to uphold criminal activity.

When they interceded in Ghana, it was to prevent records being seized. No records, no crime. Unfortunately for TTFF, the records have already been handed over, and our good friend Kamla has to uphold the legal process, especially as she was elected on a platform of honesty and integrity.   

Nice one Football supporter!!
Thursday 17th February is almost upon us! Its been a long wait!! 

[Controversial]

Pfister in Port of Spain.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).

German-born football coach Otto Pfister  arrived in the country on Monday  to engage in discussions with officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation regarding the position of head coach of the National Men’s Senior Team.

Pfister spent his time visiting some of the facilities and he also witnessed the Toyota Classic match at the Mannie Ramjohn  Stadium between Ma Pau FC  and Caledonia AIA.

TTFF technical adviser Keith Look Loy, technical director Lincoln Phillips as well as other TTFF officials were in Pfister’s company on Wednesday prior to his scheduled departure a day later.

A composed Pfister said he was here to make his observations and hold relevant  talks on his first visit to the country.

“I came here for some information and I received this like with all stadiums and other  kinds of information. I have seen the infrastructure and that is enough and also yesterday I saw one game in the Local League.  I see a lot of work to be done here. For the moment I don’t talk about any contract. I am just taking some information with me,’ Pfister told TTFF Media.

Described as one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, Pfister was voted Africa's Manager of the Year in 1992.. He has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions with Burkina Faso, Zaire, Cameroon  and Ghana and reached the African Cup of Nations final twice, with Cameroon  and Ghana. The 73-year-old Pfister also led Ghana to the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Cup title.. He has also won the Under 19 African Cup of Nations with Cote d'Ivoire and coached Togo during the 2006 World Cup. Pfister also qualified for 1998 FIFA World Cup with Saudi Arabia.

“I have experiences myself similar to that of Trinidad I took Togo to the World Cup in Germany. It’s a big challenge but it is possible with a professional conception,” Pfister added.

“We need to concentrate. You have a lot of talented players but talent is not all. You need very good planning and training. You also have to keep your eyes on Trinidad players playing outside. It’s a very complex work.”
On the job at 73, and having began coaching as a player coach at age 23 in Switzerland back in 1961, Pfister says working with players, younger than him, keeps him fresh and vibrant.

“If you work always with young people, like I was with World Champion with Ghana, you don’t feel age. It’s a passion and it’s no problem.”

Look Loy commented that "Pfister's coaching resume is remarkable. He has enjoyed success in fifteen countries on three continents. He is well experienced in World Cup qualifying and final tournaments, and has managed some of the international game's established names. This knowledge could serve us well

Pfister’s  impressions of Concacaf  is nothing strange, as he sees Mexico and the United States as the two giants.
“I know very good and I have general information about Concacaf. In this area. Mexico and the United States are also favourites. And Trinidad and Tobago,Canada Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras fight for the third position. This is the reality. I was very happy that T&T last time could break this tradition and go to the World Cup. In football everybody has a chance,” he said.

View Pfister's interview in Port of Spain

nice coverage so far, which coach is next, i would assume Q

[royal]

must say I'm pleasantly surprise with the openness  of the TTFF during this process of selecting our next coach. 

[Cocorite]

must say I'm pleasantly surprise with the openness  of the TTFF during this process of selecting our next coach. 

Well said. I am hoping this is a step in the right direction as far as being more open with the footballing public. Buh ah ain go hold meh breathing

[dreamer]

Agreed. A refreshing change from the Jackula dominated process. Look Loy is making a difference with the different approach to inverviewing candidates. Still need to keep a close eye on de games that TTFF playing. Good candidates. Pfister songin' good. Real good.

[Coop's]

I'm interested to know how this will look to the judge in the court case on 17th. He's presiding over a case where TTFF have refused to pay players what they are legally entitled to. He's seen the current players and staff not being paid, yet now TTFF are looking to sign a relatively big time coach. He will also be aware that Jack has just lost a case and been ordered to pay 7.5 million.

Judges don't appreciate people treating them like idiots. They have a lot of legal powers at their fingertips.

The judge will also be aware that TTFF may file for bankruptcy. But that doesn't mean the administrators are off the hook. I do believe that individuals can be charged seperately if there is proof of money laundering, corruption, false accounting or even just inadequate book keeping.

TTFF could be faced with the choice of paying the players what they are owed or risk prison sentences. FIFA may try to interfere, but it will be difficult to do so when there is proof of these things which are already in the court records. As much as FIFA try to bully governments, they cannot be seen to uphold criminal activity.

When they interceded in Ghana, it was to prevent records being seized. No records, no crime. Unfortunately for TTFF, the records have already been handed over, and our good friend Kamla has to uphold the legal process, especially as she was elected on a platform of honesty and integrity.   

Nice one Football supporter!!
Thursday 17th February is almost upon us! Its been a long wait!! 

        You all still waiting?with all this ammunition i thought peeps woulld be excited today,the time has come and judgement day is here,we waiting to long it's action time now,the whole country will be holding their breath for the outcome.