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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on August 25, 2011, 08:08:14 PM
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Khaleem Hyland to face Chelsea.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).
Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland is relishing the opportunity to play in the UEFA Champions league with Racing Genk.
Hyland played in the first leg of their recent Champions League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa but stayed on the bench in the return leg which Genk won 4-1 on penalty kicks to advance to the group stage.
Thursday’s draw saw Hyland’s team end up in Group E with Chelsea FC (ENG), Bayer Leverkusen (GER) and Valencia CF (ESP).
Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke and Marvin Andrews (three starts in 2005) to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
“It’s a great feeling for me personally. This is my first real achievement since I moved to Europe,” Hyland told TTFF Media on Thursday.
“We had a long wait with the match going into penalty kicks and of course we went into the second game after coming off a loss in the first match. We fought until the last second to ensure we got a result to stay alive.
Then it was onto penalties and we did well with our kicks and our goalkeeper pulled it off with two great saves,” added the ex-San Juan Jabloteh player.
The 22-year-old Carenage born player made 59 appearances with former club SV Zulte Waregem, former team of David Nakhid, and is now anticipating the chance to secure a starting role for Genk.
“I’ve settled in well so far. Of course Genk is a massive club and the pressure is always on. You have to be at your best at all times and places in the team are always up for grabs. But this keeps me focused and always ready to put my best foot forward.
Right now I can’t wait to get the chance to play in the Champions League and compete against the best players and best clubs in the world,” Hyland added.
The former National Under 20 player is scheduled to arrive in Port of Spain this weekend to join the national team ahead of its 2014 World Cup qualifier against Bermuda next Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium at 4pm.
“A lot is happening football wise. We are on a high at the club and now I have to get on a plane to Trinidad for another big opportunity which is to play in the World Cup qualifiers.
I am eager to do well for my country also. I played in the Under 20 World Cup in Egypt and now I will like to be in Brazil also with the national team.
We have a long road ahead of us but I think we are definitely in with a good chance once we can put our heads down and play the football that will get us through the qualifiers,” Hyland added.
After further consultation between the TTFF and the Ministry of National Security, it was determined that Friday’s World Cup qualifier will now be played at 4pm and not 4:30pm as announced previously.
Tickets will go on sale on Saturday at all Kenny’s Sports Outlets. The TTFF in conjunction with All Sport Promotions is also ensuring that maximum security is provided for both teams next week in the lead up to the Match, also on match-day and in all post-match related activities including the departure of both teams from this country.
The Trinidad team leaves on September 4 for Bridgetown for its qualifier against Barbados on September 6.
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
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All the best Khaleem :beermug:
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Good stuff..
Backing him to score 1 goal against Chelsea in a 3-1 loss for Genk... Then beat up on the other teams in the group and qualify for the knockout round. :devil:
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
he forget
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
he forget
Sigh...fact checking.
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
Didn't Jerron Nixon also play in the champions League?
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hope yuh get ah sweat...but seriously why iz tis news...i understand if he playing again ah big team like Liverpool...but Chelsea...steups please
Iz like QRC again St.Augustine/Eldo/Arima
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hope yuh get ah sweat...but seriously why iz tis news...i understand if he playing again ah big team like Liverpool...but Chelsea...steups please
Well if liverpool qualified for the champions league, then he mighta get to play against them and it woulda be news :rotfl:
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hope yuh get ah sweat...but seriously why iz tis news...i understand if he playing again ah big team like Liverpool...but Chelsea...steups please
Iz like QRC again St.Augustine/Eldo/Arima
Keep Eldo out yuh mouth de pardner. >:(
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hope yuh get ah sweat...but seriously why iz tis news...i understand if he playing again ah big team like Liverpool...but Chelsea...steups please
Iz like QRC again St.Augustine/Eldo/Arima
Steups. QRC>>>>Liverpool
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
Didn't Jerron Nixon also play in the champions League?
I think it was the UEFA Cup. I may be wrong.
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Very, very proud of Hyland. Hope he fights for playing time.
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Things rel pumping right now...pfister call ah rel serious shot with the foreign based players, KJ hitting dem some swanky form, and KH might get ah sweat against chelsea...and we get 45 mil...*keeping my fingers crosss* that we continue on this fine form, and that there is more great news to come!
Congrats KH...i relly believe he could be the next latas... :beermug:
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Congrats KH...i relly believe he could be the next latas... :beermug:
In terms of what?
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Tallman hitting them men hard these days.... :rotfl:
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Tallman hitting them men hard these days.... :rotfl:
Ent!!!! de man ask, "in terms of what" yes!!!
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Congrats KH...i relly believe he could be the next latas... :beermug:
In terms of what?
Smoking ciggarette :chilling:
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Hyland will be very fortunate to get a run out against Chelsea, mainly because of his lack of real speed.
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Hyland is the first Trinidadian since Dwight Yorke to play in the Champions League with Russell Latapy also holding such distinction while at FC Porto.
No Shaun, Marvin Andrews played in the Champions League with Rangers!! In fact, they made the round of 16 and lost to Inter Milan.
Didn't Jerron Nixon also play in the champions League?
Actually he played in the UEFA cup when he played for zurich FC and he actually played against Chelsea when the italian (matteo I believe) broke his leg ... sounds right to me!!
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Did Nakhid play any european ball?
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hahahahaha in terms of developing into a creative attacking midfielder breddah!
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Hyland is 22 years old. Give him time before comparing him to TnT icons like Latas. I know allyuh does get excited fast and quick to compare but be realistic.
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The 22-year-old Carenage born player made 59 appearances with former club SV Zulte Waregem, former team of David Nakhid, and is now anticipating the chance to secure a starting role for Genk.
No. Nakhid played for KSV Waregem in de early 90s. SV Zulte Waregem has only existed since 2001; after a merger between Zultse VV and KSV Waregem.
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Things rel pumping right now...pfister call ah rel serious shot with the foreign based players, KJ hitting dem some swanky form, and KH might get ah sweat against chelsea...and we get 45 mil...*keeping my fingers crosss* that we continue on this fine form, and that there is more great news to come!
Congrats KH...i relly believe he could be the next latas... :beermug:
Nonsense !!!! Sometimes i wonder if allyuh really ever see Latas play yes!!!
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Latas and Hyland are two completely different players, LOL.
I agree with you Ngozi, i feel plenty ah dese yute men never see the general play.
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arite....i hear all yuh ...latas is my football icon...re-read my statement when tall man cqall me out, i said DEVELOP INTO...ladd all yuh men not easy...i aldo think think hyland and winchester have that kinda potential tooo... :beermug:
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Hyland the next Latas? Never. Latas at age 22 was pure poison then. Hyland & Latas are completely 2 different type of players. Not knocking his talent, but he ain't the same boat as Latas........
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Hyland the next Latas? Never. Latas at age 22 was pure poison then. Hyland & Latas are completely 2 different type of players. Not knocking his talent, but he ain't the same boat as Latas........
at the end of the day Latas is still only iconic in T&T. Not knocking Latas but I find it funny when men love to say this man eh no Latas or this man eh no Dwarika, as if Latas is in the same calibre with Messi or Ronaldo.
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Hyland the next Latas? Never. Latas at age 22 was pure poison then. Hyland & Latas are completely 2 different type of players. Not knocking his talent, but he ain't the same boat as Latas........
at the end of the day Latas is still only iconic in T&T. Not knocking Latas but I find it funny when men love to say this man eh no Latas or this man eh no Dwarika, as if Latas is in the same calibre with Messi or Ronaldo.
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Fella in trinidad and scotland Latas can probably be mentioned in similar company eh...I believe talent wise he on that level
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Hyland the next Latas? Never. Latas at age 22 was pure poison then. Hyland & Latas are completely 2 different type of players. Not knocking his talent, but he ain't the same boat as Latas........
at the end of the day Latas is still only iconic in T&T. Not knocking Latas but I find it funny when men love to say this man eh no Latas or this man eh no Dwarika, as if Latas is in the same calibre with Messi or Ronaldo.
eh no Latas ... understandable
eh no Dwarika ... that's not necessarily a bad thing ;D
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Hyland the next Latas? Never. Latas at age 22 was pure poison then. Hyland & Latas are completely 2 different type of players. Not knocking his talent, but he ain't the same boat as Latas........
at the end of the day Latas is still only iconic in T&T. Not knocking Latas but I find it funny when men love to say this man eh no Latas or this man eh no Dwarika, as if Latas is in the same calibre with Messi or Ronaldo.
Nah he's a legend in Scotland also.
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So de old heads latapy fans run een to mention Scotland ?..lol ok Scotland. My point still stand. Stop fooling yourself when saying TnT younger players "eh no Latas" everytime they achieve something.. as if Latas is in the same pedigree as Klinsman or Ziadane..who only iconic in T&T...(or yeh and Scotland too :D )
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Yuh real negative dread. What Zidane and Messi have to do with it? Nedved wasn't no Zidane either. I guess nobody should look up to him because of that?
Latas was very damn good, maybe our best player ever.
That is something to aspire to.
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Yuh real negative dread. What Zidane and Messi have to do with it? Nedved wasn't no Zidane either. I guess nobody should look up to him because of that?
Latas was very damn good, maybe our best player ever.
That is something to aspire to.
No I am not being negative in fact negativity is coming from the older heads who rate Latas. They are the ones who quick to say this player eh no Latas ..not me. I am not the one making those remarks. However I will be the one to give them a reality check on who Latas is as a player from a global perspective and not just a local perspective so they can keep that in mind when they quick to say a young player eh no Latas.
yeah and Latas was good . that has nothing to do with what i am projecting
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Arite...all these Guru's on here....all i said was the potential to develop...de man is ah creative attacking mid...with huge things ahead of him at 22...offcourse latas was on fire at 22...KH in de champiions league...that alone is a statement by itself...anyway...i wasn't tryna convince anyone...ppl does as me all de time who is my fav baller, and I does be like RL...so when we talking about calibre of players, to me latas in a league that very few cn rise too...however I strongly belive that KH can rise to the occassion...same as winchester and even KD...a long way to go...but again IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING! :beermug:
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Hardly. If he doesn't get his act together he will remain in the dog house.
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How about if Hyland plays to his fullest potential and becomes the next Khaleem Hyland?
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How about if Hyland plays to his fullest potential and becomes the next Khaleem Hyland?
bohwww! ah love it lol...nice! :beermug:
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there we go...well said Andre
not to mention...you cant just become a latas... we would have be able to tell long time
if you looking for the naxt latas...go watch some under 10 fitball...and i eh sure he dey
latas always had that " ohh and Ahhh' factor from small.. and i first saw him as a 11 yr old...
so use the factor as your guide
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there we go...well said Andre
not to mention...you cant just become a latas... we would have be able to tell long time
if you looking for the naxt latas...go watch some under 10 fitball...and i eh sure he dey
latas always had that " ohh and Ahhh' factor from small.. and i first saw him as a 11 yr old...
so use the factor as your guide
Agreed ... this was close to my response to Flex thread the other day bout the next #10
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Yuh real negative dread. What Zidane and Messi have to do with it? Nedved wasn't no Zidane either. I guess nobody should look up to him because of that?
Latas was very damn good, maybe our best player ever.
That is something to aspire to.
No I am not being negative in fact negativity is coming from the older heads who rate Latas. They are the ones who quick to say this player eh no Latas ..not me. I am not the one making those remarks. However I will be the one to give them a reality check on who Latas is as a player from a global perspective and not just a local perspective so they can keep that in mind when they quick to say a young player eh no Latas.
yeah and Latas was good . that has nothing to do with what i am projecting
So when men say that a player is no Latas, it's negative.
But when you say Latas in no Zidane, it's positive???
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Genk sold one of their better players to Chelsea.
Thibaut Courtois for £7.9m....
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Genk sold one of their better players to Chelsea.
Thibaut Courtois for £7.9m....
He is a goalkeeper and he was chelsea's first summer signing
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It is obvious that anyone who can seek to minimize the talent of Latapy has never seen him play. From a youngster the man was brilliant. Many players in the UK would tell you he was one of the bestand most difficult to play against, such was his prodigious talent.
Any other talk is SHIT!