Doh like de nickname fuh dis team
What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.Doh like de nickname fuh dis team
Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..
Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:
USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM
TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.
The women teams in general get the short end of the stick. If by a fluke we get to host the women's WC that will change, but otherwise is guava season for the senior women's team. When will it end.Deeks, Women's Football needs it's own office,admin,Secretary,Technical Director etc etc TTFA can't afford that,i remember when Dr Iva Glouden was in charge things used to look organized,one thing good about the Women's program they assit players with scholarships,is years now Coaches have been the scapegoats for the admin shortcomings.
What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.Doh like de nickname fuh dis team
Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..
Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:
USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM
TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.
I hear you,what i'm trying to say is how prepared are we?from the initial report all the countries involved are way ahead in their preparation for this qualifying round,it doesn't matter where we are in rankings.What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.Doh like de nickname fuh dis team
Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..
Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:
USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM
TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.
Its obvious you glanced over my comment. I said "TT may even be better than CR on paper". The keyword here is "may"..Its called figurative language Coops.. You make it sound as if CR is far ahead of TT. In fact, they are not. CR and TT are on the same level. Check the last Gold cup campaign, Check the current ranking, etc.. You will see there is not much that separates TT and CR.
Regardless, this is probably their best ever chance to make the WC. We will see how they fare in the 2014 Gold cup.
Camp has opened up with hardly a peep from anyone. Surely somebody in the know can share what is occurring on the pitch for the Princesses.
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Camp has opened up with hardly a peep from anyone. Surely somebody in the know can share what is occurring on the pitch for the Princesses.
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Who are you talking about ? The U20s or the Women's?
The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[
The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[
Is the poor turn out because many of the senior women are on the U20 also and the U20 tournament is in a couple week the players attend the U20 training?
Is Mollon, Attin-Johnson, St. Louis, Mascall present with the Senior Team?
The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[
Is the poor turn out because many of the senior women are on the U20 also and the U20 tournament is in a couple week the players attend the U20 training?
Is Mollon, Attin-Johnson, St. Louis, Mascall present with the Senior Team?
Don't forget Ya Ya Kordner & Arin King :wavetowel: To name two more regular contributors.
I was thinking the same thing Elan (re 20's that are on the sqaud yet immersed in their own camp). It's funny the Warriors have a camp & everyone and their brother is all over who what why etc etc etc... Yet the Women have a camp and it's like it's none existent :banginghead:. We have to change that culture !!!!
This is Trinidad's best chance to qualify for a World Cup with Canada hosting as they are not involved in the qualifying rounds and with 2015 WWC going from 16 to 24 teams it opens up another Concacaf spot. I can't believe the poor turnouts none-the-less >:(
CFU's are around the corner in April. The bigger question is why are there not more senior's out ?
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None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .
None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .
That's the :bs: and why women's soccer in T&T will continue to struggle. It shows on the field, women vs our girls.
Women Football in T&T don't get the attention it deserves and that's a fact,at times the admin is blamed,at times the Coaches/technical staff is blamed and at times the players are blamed,really and truely it's a combination of all.
None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .
That's the :bs: and why women's soccer in T&T will continue to struggle. It shows on the field, women vs our girls.
Nah, don't dump it all on the girls now. The TTFF is so caught up what their restructureing getting some kind of order on the menside side. IT APPEARS that the women side of this equation is not getting full attention. Plain and simple.
Can anyone provide an update / details / concerning the senior womens preparations as it relates to their upcoming qualifying campaign ?
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)
The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.
CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.
Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.
Theministry of sportTTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.
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Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)
The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.
CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.
Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.
Theministry of sportTTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.
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Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)
The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.
CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.
Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.
Theministry of sportTTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.
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Meant to say that the MOS needs to open their wallets to the TTFA ...... to ensure the TTFA can then ensure the best players where ever they live are made available to the program.
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Ah wonder whatever happen tuh Lauren Schmidt, de captain of we U-17 team at de World Cup? Ah know she going Stanford, but ah wonder if de TTFA has been in contact with she?
Ah hear de Mohammed twins might attend de camp.
Ah wonder whatever happen tuh Lauren Schmidt, de captain of we U-17 team at de World Cup? Ah know she going Stanford, but ah wonder if de TTFA has been in contact with she?
Ah hear de Mohammed twins might attend de camp.
Yuh think she go come back after they made a big stink about her being captain.
The team may go to Portugal in March. With the success of the 20's & this being our best chance to secure a WWC spot maybe the MoS will come to assist sooner rather than later.
QuoteThe team may go to Portugal in March. With the success of the 20's & this being our best chance to secure a WWC spot maybe the MoS will come to assist sooner rather than later.
Unfortunately the team will not be going to Portugal in March as the last open spot in the Algarve Cup was filled by Korea DPR. There is talk of a camp in the States at some point in the near future.
Keep training hard ladies :wavetowel: :challenge: :challenge: :wavetowel:
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Match report?Our Women's team won 7-0.
Thx, TM & 19! :beermug:
BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.
Thx, TM & 19! :beermug:
BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.
T&T squad for Charleston: Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.
Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)
Thx, TM & 19! :beermug:
BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.
T&T squad for Charleston: Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.
Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)
Solid. :beermug:
(Fari, yuh coulda be seeing this ting live).
Match report LOL :)That is Charleston Southern University...weak opponent. Apart from USC, these other schools aren't quality enough to give them a true preparation test. Should have scheduled USC, Clemson and Furman for the best quality games (IMO)
From TT Wolf's Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/TTwomensleaguefootball
WNT SENIOR TEAM ANNIHILATESUNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON 7-0.
GOALSCORERS: TASHA ST. LOUIS, MAYLEE ATTIN-JOHNSON, KENNYA CORDNER, LAUREN HUTCHINSON.
GAME 2 TONITE VS COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (7:30PM)
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The ladies won their match tonight over Charleston College one nil. The goal was scored by YaYa Kordner. No other match details are known at this time.
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The ladies won their match tonight over Charleston College one nil. The goal was scored by YaYa Kordner. No other match details are known at this time.
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At this stage in preparation we should be dismissing a college team like this easily and maybe even handily.
Lobbed goal.
In the game versus Coastal Carolina the Princesses won 3-2. Goals scored were Kordner, King , Kordner. Coastal scored first we then tied it & then Coastal went up we than tied it & then went up late in the 2nd half. We were playing behind the 8 ball from the get go.The team arrived late to the match as they were given wrong instructions as to get to the field.
Arriving late & not getting a proper warm up affected the girls as they were very lethargic to say the least. We also started many of the younger players that did not get into the USC game on Saturday. Many of the youngsters were very tentative and IMHO were afraid to make mistakes. I was expecting to see more pace & jump from our youth as they should have been chomping at the bit to make an impression on the coaching staff to show they deserve to be regulars with the seniors.The opposite occurred IMHO on both sides of the ball. There was moments of flash however not for the full 90 minutes.
The team came away with the "W" however take the ugly 3 points & run after the game film is dissected. Personally I would burn it. Bottom line is against CFU teams an effort like that is put in the ladies will get shredded. Only 3 players IMHO showed up to play and they were Kimika Forbes, Arin King & YaYa Kordner. Overall a successful trip for the Princesses as these friendlies have given the coaching staff a good indication as to who is ready & who needs work. Further breakdowns off all the games " film " will show deeper what needs immediate attention.
Next on tap are the CFU's. No official dates have been announced by the CFU organizing body. The CFU calendar indicated dates in early May however team mgmt has not heard from the CFU officials yet. It will be better for us if it is at the end of May as we still have a few seniors at school in the states they would have early May conflicts. Am hearing the Trinidad may get the first round of the CFU at home so the 12th man in the stands will be huge for the ladies. Good luck ladies in your continued training.
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In the game versus Coastal Carolina the Princesses won 3-2. Goals scored were Kordner, King , Kordner. Coastal scored first we then tied it & then Coastal went up we than tied it & then went up late in the 2nd half. We were playing behind the 8 ball from the get go.The team arrived late to the match as they were given wrong instructions as to get to the field.
Arriving late & not getting a proper warm up affected the girls as they were very lethargic to say the least. We also started many of the younger players that did not get into the USC game on Saturday. Many of the youngsters were very tentative and IMHO were afraid to make mistakes. I was expecting to see more pace & jump from our youth as they should have been chomping at the bit to make an impression on the coaching staff to show they deserve to be regulars with the seniors.The opposite occurred IMHO on both sides of the ball. There was moments of flash however not for the full 90 minutes.
The team came away with the "W" however take the ugly 3 points & run after the game film is dissected. Personally I would burn it. Bottom line is against CFU teams an effort like that is put in the ladies will get shredded. Only 3 players IMHO showed up to play and they were Kimika Forbes, Arin King & YaYa Kordner. Overall a successful trip for the Princesses as these friendlies have given the coaching staff a good indication as to who is ready & who needs work. Further breakdowns off all the games " film " will show deeper what needs immediate attention.
Next on tap are the CFU's. No official dates have been announced by the CFU organizing body. The CFU calendar indicated dates in early May however team mgmt has not heard from the CFU officials yet. It will be better for us if it is at the end of May as we still have a few seniors at school in the states they would have early May conflicts. Am hearing the Trinidad may get the first round of the CFU at home so the 12th man in the stands will be huge for the ladies. Good luck ladies in your continued training.
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Thanks for the reports soccer19!
Did Linfah Jones get any playing time? How did she look between the uprights? I saw her in the U17 WC and loved her spirit and commitment ....she read the game well and her positioning was pretty good....my only concern was that she was a little on the short side and thus susceptible to the high balls and lobs...
She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.
I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not. Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.
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She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.
I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not. Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.
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Offside?? from a corner kick? Did the ball get cleared and come back in?
It was an avoidable goal, but it was not generated merely by the GK's decision-making.
She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.
I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not. Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.
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Offside?? from a corner kick? Did the ball get cleared and come back in?
To answer your question " No ". Everybody was saying it was an offside ( that's what i assumed). The AR had his flag up now I did not see him twirling it to indicate a foul & the man in the middle to not run over to ask him. Very strange call IMHO. Asylumseeker I am not sure where you were sitting however what were your thought's on this play?
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Foul determined by the ref without the AR's assistance?
The hi lights don't due justice of what actually occured during the match. Mostly followed USC. Question to those why are in the know. Has Cirneal completely left the TTFA ? The women's team was the only team he was regularly attending daily practises as he was heavily involved. Is he gone ?
The TTFA maybe, just maybe, need to take a peek at Venezuela program.
The TTFA maybe, just maybe, need to take a peek at Venezuela program.
Suddenly that Venezuelan offer to play mentioned by AC looks like something to pursue.
Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.
What is the real reason? Were they playing that badly under him?
Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.
What is the real reason? Were they playing that badly under him?
Didn't know that these women were contacted to USsoccer.
Heard Abby is deep in this issue :-\
Didn't know that these women were contracted to USsoccer.
Heard Abby is deep in this issue :-\
Yuh mean player contracts? Yeah, man!
FIFA SENDS WOMEN FOOTBALL CONSULTANT FOR TALKS WITH TTFA
TTFA Website
As part of the continuing efforts to assist Trinidad and Tobago football, FIFA will send one of its women football consultants and instructors to this country on Monday to hold meetings about the development of the local women’s game.
Andrea Rodebaugh will arrive in Port of Spain on Monday and will meet with TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee and General Secretary Sheldon Phillips. During her two-day visit, she will also hold meetings with the T&T Women’s Football League (WOLF) and President of the Women’s football Sharon O’Brien. Rodebaugh is also scheduled to hold discussions with the members of the TTFA Women’s football committee and local national women’s team coaches.
Rodebaugh was part of the team that conducted a CONCACAF Coaching Workshop for women’s football in Costa Rica earlier this month at the FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup.
Last Tuesday, FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb and FIFA Development Officer Howard McIntosh visited T&T to hold various meetings with TTFA officials and other football stakeholders. McIntosh said the ongoing visits by FIFA consultants was all in relation to the efforts by FIFA to assist football in this country.
“The visit by Ms Rodebaugh, a FIFA women’s football consultant, is another way of FIFA’s effort to help the TTFA and football in your country,” McIntosh said.
“Again we have realized that the plans for the development of local football as put forward by President Tim Kee and the General Secretary Phillips shows us that concerted efforts are being made by the TTFA. We know there are major challenges but we must get the work done and we are about offering assistance in the various areas to see how best we can help with the development of the game here, “McIntosh added.
Trinidad and Tobago will host the Women’s Caribbean Finals in August and currently the T&T Senior Women’s Team is preparing for this tournament as they attempt to qualify for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Thank you... the 'Soca Princesses' thing was borderline chauvinistic. Not too sure about the mask and headdress, kinda stereotyping of Native Americans. Some of the other elements seem like overkill (and ah not sure about that "steel drum") but definitely a start in the right direction. The women's program deserve their own brand :beermug:
I always spoke out against the name " soca princess ".. It's too novelty. Plus the word princess isn't anything to be fearful of. When I hear princess I think of a little girl who needs shelter and pampering. .
A step in the right direction.. But what's up with the native American ??
Thank you... the 'Soca Princesses' thing was borderline chauvinistic. Not too sure about the mask and headdress, kinda stereotyping of Native Americans. Some of the other elements seem like overkill (and ah not sure about that "steel drum") but definitely a start in the right direction. The women's program deserve their own brand :beermug:
Phillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.
“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!
So I heard !!!
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!WHATTT!!!! Like Bravo talk to dem!
So I heard !!!
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!
So I heard !!!
There was a discussion but all is resolved and the girls are getting on the plane.
Lasana? Objective? The man himself state that when reporting the news he has no obligation to be objective... and some of his sycophants happy with that. The bias in his articles are at times less subtle than others, but yuh have to guard against it all the same. For instance:QuotePhillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.
“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.
His use of the word "divulge" (meaning to reveal, disclose, share etc.) implies that Phillips already knows how the money was spent but need to speak with Flanders before he shares that publicly. Like there is some kinda conspiracy. Whereas, reading the actual comment from Phillips, it's clear from the context that he means he wasn't there himself and would have to find out from Flanders how money was spent on what. Also, from the article one cannot tell whether it was only the women who did not get their per diem, or whether everybody was affected. The truth is that no one has received the per diem because the TTFA still hasn't received all the money the MoS promised them. Naturally what money was received was used to take care of necessities first (paying for rooms, meals, transportation etc.) rather than paying players their per diem.
Aside from that, there's an undercurrent to his reporting about Lincoln Phillips... as though he just on some kinda freeco thing. In comments made in response to an earlier article he stated that there were other goalkeeping coaches besides Lincoln, and now making it a point to mention Lincoln's name among those being recommended for a bonus. You'd swear Sheldon Phillips trying to look out fuh he pops... the way Lasana spinning it. Reality is that LP wouldn't be on the staff if Waldrum didn't request for him to be there. Yes him and Lincoln are good friends, but is not like Lincoln is some kinda scrub. With his coaching acumen I'm sure he'd be an asset to any staff anywhere in the world, and it's no stretch to think that he had a hand in Kamika Forbes' outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Unless someone has direct and reliable info from a spokeperson representing the ladies and team staff being discontented as we speak, i will have serious reservation as it relates at this time to any careless whispers ... !!!
There was a discussion but all is resolved and the girls are getting on the plane.
Aye aye Dreamer wha kinda thing is dat i see yuh trying to connect and assocaite meh name with horner dem ppl dey like horner and jackula doh associate meh name wid dem at all ......... like yuh smoke some bad weed dey ah wah.... my support is 100 percent plus more fuh dem lady warriors so doh try dat:)
Spot on Bakes...I read and interpreted it the same wayLasana? Objective? The man himself state that when reporting the news he has no obligation to be objective... and some of his sycophants happy with that. The bias in his articles are at times less subtle than others, but yuh have to guard against it all the same. For instance:QuotePhillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.
I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today, said Phillips.
His use of the word "divulge" (meaning to reveal, disclose, share etc.) implies that Phillips already knows how the money was spent but need to speak with Flanders before he shares that publicly. Like there is some kinda conspiracy. Whereas, reading the actual comment from Phillips, it's clear from the context that he means he wasn't there himself and would have to find out from Flanders how money was spent on what. Also, from the article one cannot tell whether it was only the women who did not get their per diem, or whether everybody was affected. The truth is that no one has received the per diem because the TTFA still hasn't received all the money the MoS promised them. Naturally what money was received was used to take care of necessities first (paying for rooms, meals, transportation etc.) rather than paying players their per diem.
Aside from that, there's an undercurrent to his reporting about Lincoln Phillips... as though he just on some kinda freeco thing. In comments made in response to an earlier article he stated that there were other goalkeeping coaches besides Lincoln, and now making it a point to mention Lincoln's name among those being recommended for a bonus. You'd swear Sheldon Phillips trying to look out fuh he pops... the way Lasana spinning it. Reality is that LP wouldn't be on the staff if Waldrum didn't request for him to be there. Yes him and Lincoln are good friends, but is not like Lincoln is some kinda scrub. With his coaching acumen I'm sure he'd be an asset to any staff anywhere in the world, and it's no stretch to think that he had a hand in Kamika Forbes' outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Yuh wukking over time dred.
I heard that the women team were paid in full. A $100 dollars a day x 21 days stipend and the bonus promised by the MoS will be paid after the match in December.Supa dupa results. Now I happy. Thanks to all who made this happen.
Cuidado....ttfa employees, incognito.....and peeping on this forum.:beermug:
Lasana and Flex thanks for revealing the cantankerous, juvenile delinquencies. Ain't a damn thing different about the small minded and so professional ttfa.
Quite frankly, Frank.....doh believe ah f*%king thing the ttfa tell you. Money in December? Yeah.....okay.
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.
They used up all the funds to pay 11 staff members for the women team, so we will be lucky if we get a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.
They have no clue how to utilize money.
Our ministry can't be that dumb.
Jeez.
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!
So I heard !!!
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!
So I heard !!!
I can tell you that this is 100% true.
And I am happy the ladies made a stand.
They grouped them together and passed out brown envelopes with US dollar close to the female bathroom in the airport with their payments.
I just wanted to clear this up.
I'll be doing my best to make it. We are on the verge of creating history... we have to ram out de HCS. Come on TTFA, fans, waggonist, corporate T&T, show your support and let's give our Women Warrior all that they need to reach the promised land.
I'll be doing my best to make it. We are on the verge of creating history... we have to ram out de HCS. Come on TTFA, fans, waggonist, corporate T&T, show your support and let's give our Women Warrior all that they need to reach the promised land.
I think the Hasely Crawford Stadium has not been sold out since October 2005 when T&T battle Mexico in a WC qualifier. This next game for our Women ballers should bring an end to the drought
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.
ENT. It took 16 yrs to recover from that dreadful day, I eh want 2 relive that again.
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.
ENT. It took 16 yrs to recover from that dreadful day, I eh want 2 relive that again.
big game .. Jus stop bringing up dat unfortunate date before allyuh blight di children dem nuh..
war
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?
What's the tie breaker?
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?
What's the tie breaker?
Yes. 1-1, or any draw with goals means Ecuador will qualify on away goals. :nailbiting:
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?
What's the tie breaker?
Yes. 1-1, or any draw with goals means Ecuador will qualify on away goals. :nailbiting:
Thanks. Lots of work left to be done
Good post asylumseeker. :beermug:
The T&T captain Ms Johnson is a very clever player, but she have to be careful cause she like to get cards, we need her.
She has improve a lot.
Still find Tasha did not make any impact.
Other than that, I agree with your post.
We need to be ready mentally.
And we need to make better use of the ball.
One big problem with our team and I saw this vs Mexico and Costa Rica, we does give away de ball to easily and sometime to close to our own box down de center and if we did not have a good keeper was more goal in we ass.
We need to fix that.
De team improve in de defensive department but they need some good attacking training. Waldrum seems like he strong in defense training.
Our forward player all over de place and we expecting her to run from midfield.
De coach using Mollon and Cordner wrongly.
These players can make things happen up front, we need to utilize that, we cant have players running from midfield and by the time they reach up front they tired or they have no options.
Some little tweaks need fixing up front.
We have de players.
A system like this is good for de return game.
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You've got to wonder if Ecuador held back just a bit to avoid a goal,IMO if we had lost 2-1,the impact may have been better,with the away goal counting double.Our home encounter will now take on a different flavour,and we must look for goals,that is always dicey.We now have to avoid a goal and also look for goals,we'll be under some pressure,but I think history will be made after watching our ladies fight in foreign conditions.
Although the match was firmly a tactical battle complicated by the conditions (altitude, playing away, and the physical condition of our players - fatigue included), it was not a "great game".
It ended up being a "good game", but primarily on the merit of heightened moments in the second half ... as both teams actively opted for more than to negate the actions of the opponent.
The first half was bland, and likely encouraging to both coaching staffs as evidence of opportunities to exploit the opponent was easily identifiable to the other team.
In my view, both dressing rooms relished getting to the half time whistle to discuss what needed to be tweaked. Most weren't subtleties. Most were items there for the taking (or preventing).
Both coaching staffs were well-prepared. The occasional issue was with players (on both teams) not remaining faithful to the script.
Despite our overall caution - no doubt weighted by altitude and physical health concerns - I was disappointed that we didn't exhaustively exploit available 1 v 1 situations on Ecuador's defending left flank. It seemed evident that there was a vulnerability in that position. (Alternatively, in the second half we briefly overloaded their right defending flank with some measure of promise).
Nonetheless, I have to applaud Mollon's enterprise. She covered a lot of ground with the ball in taking on the opponent, but didn't ... and to be fair couldn't consistently have the support of players in advanced positions. However, I would like to see her vary some of her attacking movement (make some actions inside, diagonal and incisive) rather than linear and down the flanks ... although yesterday she effectively rode several challenges like a gazelle, and as on other occasions left an impression and entertained with a truly, TRULY sublime moment of skill, worthy of throwing $ at her feet. :notworthy:
For my $ Mollon still has another gear bottled up in her. If she shifts to that gear, be on high alert.
Our midfield (collectively) remains an area of concern. It's an area on the field in which being attentive to defensive responsibilities on transition is particularly important. One player in particular was having difficulty being on the right side of the ball and her opponent ... and to our danger seemed to be hedging her bets on recovering. Fortunately, this issue was addressed.
Positively though ... as the game developed, I was impressed by our captain's rendition in midfield. She grew with the game and took command of nullifying dangerous situations while generating our attack from increasingly advanced positions on the field. Kudos to her. :beermug:
I thought the central defenders were not only effective in addressing aerial balls, and dealing with the threat imposed by Coach Arauz's introduction of Monica Quinteros Cabeza. I also thought they were comfortable and mentally tuned in. Certainly, Arin King's composure and intervention proved to be invaluable at critical moments. However, deficiencies in the midfield cause her to step high to address penetration, and it becomes a game of inches when she's drawn/sucked out of position. It's not an ideal situation.
Quinteros - one of the new players called up to the Ecuadoran squad in anticipation of this game (although not for the first time as she has prior NT experience) gave us something to think about not just through being faster than the player she replaced, but also in her willingness to hold the ball and attract/confront defenders. Her presence on the field earlier, in accompaniment with the midfielder Ambar Torres, might have led to them capitalizing on the concern noted above.
Areas in which we were particularly poor: service of the ball from wide areas and GROSS indiscipline in moving offside.
Our players have self-belief, talent and confidence. What still plagues us is concentration and being too casual. I believe we have the arsenal to take care of the return leg in Port-of-Spain, but I am wary of being undone by a moment of mental slackness. One had the sense that we were being unguarded in delicate moments. Thankfully, the referee's sophistication and attentiveness helped us.
In the meantime, fitness has to be a concern. There's a lot of work to be done to put us on the right side of history.
She said they went out with the expectation or goal to win by 2-0. They gave 100% towards this and they were not playing for a 0-0. She said everything went as planned and the only thing missing was scoring a goal or two.
She said corrections will be made for the rematch in Port of Spain and once again they will be giving 100% to getting the result and qualifying.
Let me know if I miss anything who have a better ear than me.
She said they went out with the expectation or goal to win by 2-0. They gave 100% towards this and they were not playing for a 0-0. She said everything went as planned and the only thing missing was scoring a goal or two.
She said corrections will be made for the rematch in Port of Spain and once again they will be giving 100% to getting the result and qualifying.
Let me know if I miss anything who have a better ear than me.
Very good price.The sarcasm is deafening.
Hope the stadium is sold out.
It will have plenty ppl, but many will stay away.
My concern is the younger school players who may want to go but can't. I would have given the female players in WoLF league a free entry. This is a good opportunity for young female footballers to feel and see the next level.
But daiz me.
I understand the price, but not really feeling it.
That's a fair price considering Cost of Living in TnT. Lately I've been losing faith in some of Lasana's commentary and analysis. The pricing was NOT worthy of an investigation (or article) IMO
Allyuh to f00cking cheap, a $100 and $200 TT is no kinda money.
Stop de f00cking cheapnest and go support de team.
Its not cheap, the FA needs the money.
I cah believe some of these f00ckers here, $15 US they cah spend but they could go in a rum shop and TGIF every f00cking Friday and spend hundreds.
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS. :flamethrower:
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS. :flamethrower:
So what would be a 'fair price'? When the Men's National Team hosted their qualifying leg against Bahrain the price was $300 covered stands, $150 uncovered... and that was nine years ago. People spending $100-$200 TTD to go Movietowne but can't/unwilling to spend that to support the women? The TTFA has its faults, but people need to stop and re-assess their attitudes too. Even at $40 a ticket they not going to watch Pro League football. Central just had a match where admission was free, people still eh come out. So tell me, what would be a fair price? And no, pointing to what Ecuador did hardly aids the conversation, there economy and the financial situation with their football much different from ours.
Homies, it is imperatives allyuh come out and support the national team. Allyuh read and see their trials and tribulations. Oh Gorm, please, give our DAUGHTERS their support nah!!!! What they have to do again? Please ah beggin. I on meh friggin knees. Please go and help out the ladies nah.
That's a fair price considering Cost of Living in TnT. Lately I've been losing faith in some of Lasana's commentary and analysis. The pricing was NOT worthy of an investigation (or article) IMO
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS. :flamethrower:
Very good price.The sarcasm is deafening.
Hope the stadium is sold out.
I cah make that price this rounds...sorry Maylee...I there in spirit
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS. :flamethrower:
So what would be a 'fair price'? When the Men's National Team hosted their qualifying leg against Bahrain the price was $300 covered stands, $150 uncovered... and that was nine years ago. People spending $100-$200 TTD to go Movietowne but can't/unwilling to spend that to support the women? The TTFA has its faults, but people need to stop and re-assess their attitudes too. Even at $40 a ticket they not going to watch Pro League football. Central just had a match where admission was free, people still eh come out. So tell me, what would be a fair price? And no, pointing to what Ecuador did hardly aids the conversation, their economy and the financial situation with their football much different from ours.
And the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), based on advice from its Local Organising Committee (LOC), has set the ticket prices at $200 (covered stands) and $100 (uncovered stands) for the return leg with children under-12 free in the uncovered section. The tickets are due to go on sale from November 17 at still undisclosed outlets.
In Quito, the Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) charged US$2 (TT$13) and US$5 (TT$32) for uncovered and covered stand tickets and US$10 for private boxes and was thrilled for a turnout of 17,500 patrons. Outside the Atahualapa Stadium, by means of context, it costs between US$5 and $10 for a meal at the mall.
However, Phillips dismissed any notion that the TTFA should mirror Ecuador’s approach in the first leg.
“That is Ecuador; Ecuador is not Trinidad and Tobago,” said the TTFA General Secretary. “We based our discussion based on feedback we got from the folks in Trinidad and Tobago. That was good and appropriate for Ecuador.
During the qualifiers prices were nowhere close to what they should have been for any WC Qualifier and the games where bitterly underpopulated. Its a case of "johnny come lately".....we on the verge of a possible qualification and now prices suddenly start to reflect what it should have been in the beginning?
Im not against the price for the games cause granted it is on par with a WC qualification. My issue is with the TTFA suddenly realising they have a chance to cash in on the "hot item" now and and bump up the price.........yes supply and demand....but at $60 we only had the die hards at the game....the bandwaggonist will just replace the die hards who will feel that there loyal support going through isn't now being rewarded...together with the many who just may not be able to afford it
You know whats amazing, the people in Texas raised over 9,000 USD for a team that was no where close to where they are now, furthermore, more than half of them are none Trinis.
They didn't care whether they were getting back something in return, in-fact, they didn't even know if the team would have reached this far. I am sure they didn't even know the players, they even bought food and drinks for them.
A few months ago, even some of the diehards didn't want to pay $40 TT to go see the women play.
If the TTFA is using this game to generate some much needed funds, I see nothing wrong with that.
Its a business in a sense and they have to take advantage of the situation so they can help stand on their feet, its not like the money is going into someones pocket. Its going back into the teams.
Just to bring the foreign players for the men's team cost over a million dollars. Its expensive to run a FA and have teams compete in tournaments.
Lets be logical here guys, anyone of you in the same position would have done the same, besides, $100 dollars is not much to go see the ladies play, it wouldn't break you. It costing a little more than a 6-pack of Carib.
Trinis are to dam cheap, imagine, we run a donation for kids every year on the SWO and not one of the persons here complaining ever donated to the cause to help the kids.
Match: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool
Imagine the USWNT in the mecca of youth soccer (girls’ soccer is huge in KC and STL) only managed to generate just under 4000 spectators for their world cup qualifier opener through which last time they struggled.QuoteMatch: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool
The women's team is in a bright spot right now. They are capturing the attention of many, but does that equate to being main-stream? To draw attention is one thing, but to parlay that into paying customers is an entirely different ball game. This needs to be given sufficient consideration and not lumped with the "we reach” syndrome that so often permeates our psyche when any glimmer of success on the international stage is within grasp.
This upcoming game for our women's team is a great situation to be in as it draws attention to the sport, the team, and the players. Therefore, this opportunity should be seen as a time to solidify the importance of women soccer, the opportunities available, and the success of our players in the local and international game. This is a time to develop heroes, stars, and personalities within the women's team to the wider public. To do this we need to cast as wide a net as possible. We eh reach, we’re on approach.
The posturing of “How much is a fete ticket?" is a relevant argument if used in comparison to would be customers making a choice on how they should spend their money. You must take into consideration competition for the same demographic you are targeting. Thus, the cost of a fete ticket must be a real consideration when setting a price for your product. That is, what other events are scheduled around the date and time that maybe relevant to the customers you wish to provide a service to.
That people are spending money to partake in other entertainment and so should automatically spend that money to support our women's team is a bit naïve. People need to know that the money they spend on entertainment will provide satisfaction for them that is worth their money. For an organization (not the TTFA perse) to proffer that people spend money on other supposedly "trivial" things and that supporting the women's team is a much more "meaningful" venture is very simple and shows a lack of understanding of customers. The TTFA have to make a concerted effort to sell this game and this team to the public. Not everyone is a football fan and not every football fan is a fan of the women's game. How do we win over the fence sitters? These are the people we should be focusing on and trying to reach to spend that money to come out and support. Cannot understand the rational that people should just support the team. We have to convince people to come out. They have many options to chose to spend their money on. Your product must be great and your marketing must be even better.
Notice must be taken on how other countries are going about generating hype around the women’s game. You make not take all of the idea but you may take bits and pieces to assist us in solidifying the women’s game in T&T.
Imagine the USWNT in the mecca of youth soccer (girls’ soccer is huge in KC and STL) only managed to generate just under 4000 spectators for their world cup qualifier opener through which last time they struggled.QuoteMatch: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool
We have to accept that great strides were made with the women's national team, but we are not equal to or on the same level as the men's national team. To admit that is not doing a disservice to the women's game or to our players. It is the reality. We know the players, we know the struggles they had to endure (not many of you know those struggles more than me), and we give our support. How much of the wider public know this team, the players, what they have been through. We could argue about Kenwyn Jones and Randafar Abu Bakr. We can compare Molino to Latapy. How many people can compare Mollon to a past female player? Compare Kamika Forbes to a past GK? Attins-Johnson to a past midfielder? We are on our way, but we are not there yet and we have to operate in the system as just that, we are not there yet.
The TTFA can use this game to streamline their organizing of hosting home games. Now is a good time to divide the stadium seating and affix various prices for different sections -
1. Behind the Goal,
2. Corner Flag,
3. Side line Lower (covered and uncover),
4. Side Line Upper (covered and Uncovered),
5. Field seating,
6. The Warrior Experience ("on field seats, meet and greet of TTMNT, etc.),
7. Group rates, etc...
This may also be a brilliant opportunity to get online sales going where you can purchase and print you ticket. How about a TTFA app for up to the minute news, give away, game day info, competitions, etc. This is a very short sighted approach that can come back to haunt the TTFA and the Women's game is mishandled.
Fill the stadium, bring as many people in to see our women play so that there can be arguments about player and how good they are or how shitty they are or how much they have improved or how much they have fallen off. This is the perfect scenario to lift the women's game to the next level.
Don’t be misled. I think the price is not bad and the monies generated will go a long way in assisting the FA to provide better services to our players.
Should the cost of entry to one of its finest moment in the women’s game in T&T be a point of contention?
Be reasonable, gentlemen
By Fazeer Mohammed (T&T Express)
It’s not too late, gentlemen, to heed the captain’s plea.
Maylee Attin-Johnson wants a packed Hasely Crawford Stadium for Trinidad and Tobago’s return women’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Ecuador in 15 days’ time, and doesn’t think ticket prices of $200 and $100 will make that possible.
For the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to justify the pricing on the basis of the game’s status and the fact that it is on par with what was charged for the men’s do-or-die qualifier against Mexico in 2005 suggests that whoever has the final say on this matter misses the point of the occasion completely.
Look, there’s absolutely no comparison between the men’s and women’s teams when it comes to national interest. If there was parity, the game on December 2 would already be the talk of the town and the subject of endless speculation on every mainstream or social media platform that exists. But it isn’t, and that’s why everything reasonable should be done to attract fans to the game, to get them to come out in support of the national women’s team and give the female version of the game in this country a significant boost.
To suggest that, as this is a senior World Cup finals playoff, a certain price structure has to be maintained in keeping with the status of the game is a classic case of being preoccupied with keeping up appearances when it is blindingly obvious that the hype for the fixture does not exist in any form or fashion to compare with what has prevailed when the men’s teams were as close to making it onto football’s biggest stage.
For an organisation that suffers from a chronic lack of credibility with corporate T&T and a significant segment of the football-loving public, this is an opportunity to earn much-needed goodwill, to show that the governing body for the sport in this country is more concerned with providing the perfect backdrop for the women’s team to make national and Caribbean history than cashing in on a unique occasion.
Surely they should have the sense to recognise this, especially as we are only two days away from the 25th anniversary of arguably the most blatant and shameless example of exploitation of patriotism when tickets were deliberately oversold – as a fund-raising exercise—by the thousands for the decisive World Cup qualifier against the United States on November 19, 1989.
I suppose the argument will be that it’s too late to make any changes now with tickets supposed to be on sale from this morning. Maybe there will be a bit of a rush at the start, especially by the scalpers seeking to capitalise on any last-minute surge in interest as we count down to the kickoff of a game in which both sides have everything to play for following a goalless first leg in Quito nine days ago.
This is not an occasion to be anticipating significant gate receipts but to try and fuel a vibe, to encourage fans to go out and support the team. Surely the subventions or allocations from FIFA will be much more than anything that can be collected at the turnstiles should the team get the result required to advance to next year’s finals in Canada. Think about the spinoff benefits for football, and especially women’s football, should the Trinidad and Tobago team prevail over an Ecuadorean side that will certainly be a handful come that fateful evening.
If, and I emphasise “if,” the TTFA is serious about distancing itself from a reputation of greed, selfishness, arrogance and unaccountability, this is a chance not to be missed.
Tickets already printed? How difficult will it be to get a few rubber stamps made in denominations of $100 (covered) and $50 (uncovered), or just leave it as $50 anywhere and let as many people as possible get to the game to cheer on the team? I fully appreciate that it may not be as easy as that, but then again, you have to be prepared to do unconventional things if you want to drum up national support and, very importantly, to be seen as not doing so for narrow-minded financial reasons.
This is a TTFA that has not paid the senior men’s national team players for six months while the coach has gone without his salary for longer than that. Yet they are through to tomorrow night’s final of the Caribbean Cup in Jamaica, their fourth game in eight days in a low-key competition squeezed into a tight international window.
Our footballers continue to achieve despite embarrassing setbacks. After leaving the women’s coach begging for assistance for his team ahead of the CONCACAF tournament last month, there will be no better time than right now to show genuine goodwill.
I find Lasana Liburd only tries to cause confusion. To me, the ticket prices sound quite reasonable. Out of curiosity, what is the price of house to see a movie in T&T? What is the price of a big mac meal in T&T? Go T&T girls!
Allyuh wicked oui.
It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.
If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.
100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.
Allyuh wicked oui.
It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.
If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.
100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.
Allyuh wicked oui.
It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.
If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.
100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.
Yeah the captain should hush and stick to playing football on the field.
Allyuh wicked oui.
It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.
If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.
100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.
Yeah the captain should hush and stick to playing football on the field.
So the captain should hush if she believes a packed stadium encouraged by cheaper ticket prices will help her team in their quest to win their return play-off game at home?
I see.
I am glad that the captain gave her view on the issue as they have made enough sacrifices to get us this far and their opinion on the matter should be valued.
While I wouldn't go as far as to say that Maylee should hush, her comments are very out-of-timing and only serves to undermine her employers. Her concerns would have better been raised behind closed doors. Imagine the backlash if Tim Kee or Phillips had criticized the performance of the team, for instance... or if they were to publicly second-guess the coaching.
While I wouldn't go as far as to say that Maylee should hush, her comments are very out-of-timing and only serves to undermine her employers. Her concerns would have better been raised behind closed doors. Imagine the backlash if Tim Kee or Phillips had criticized the performance of the team, for instance... or if they were to publicly second-guess the coaching.
Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.
The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?
Why de f00ck Maylee doh hush she ass.
How they expect to get paid or play friendly games for the future?
If T&T make it to de world cup, ent de money they make here will help the team?
The TTFA needs the money, this is not thieving Jack Warner, Maylee ole boss who use to promote she.
The money will go a long way.
How stupid some of these players go be, she have mouth now.
On de flip side, is the women team playing any friendly to fine tune?
Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.
The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?
Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.
The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?
I wasn't addressing you so you don't need to explain anything to me. The tone of your comment was evident from the " ::) ", even if Socapro was too dotish to pick up on that. As for the TTFA not being Maylee's employer... that is entirely too foolish to even respond to. Every international player who plays "for their country" really plays for and at the pleasure of the local FA. There is no players union in TnT but this why when players union have any issues on behalf of the players, they take it up with the local FA. Not really sure what your contention is.
All this bad energy can be a distraction and possibly affective how the women play in the near future.
I have no problems with players voicing there concerns. In fact I encourage them to voice their concerns BUT do it in a professional manner. Her concerns should have been brought to the TTFA privately behind closed doors and not out in the public. Now the public discussion is turning out to be more about the Captain reaction to ticket prices instead of what the team should do to win the game on December 2nd.
Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.
What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.
Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.
What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.
As the team captain she is most likely reflecting the concerns of all of her team mates in addition to people she knows personally who are giving a feedback on what it may take to help jam the stadium.
Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.
What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.
The outcry on the price is because this is not about the girls.
If i was paying my money to support my national team, no scene. But we here in 2014 and NONE of our national teams getting paid. All the money STILL going somewhere else. Why am I pelting money blindly because the TTFF see an avenue to exploit us by using the success of the team when the players and coaches not getting paid ???
Allyuh to f00cking cheap, a $100 and $200 TT is no kinda money.*APPLAUSE* :applause:
Stop de f00cking cheapnest and go support de team.
Its not cheap, the FA needs the money.
I cah believe some of these f00ckers here, $15 US they cah spend but they could go in a rum shop and TGIF every f00cking Friday and spend hundreds.
Progress to see some version of what they call accounting. Big progress as a matter. That only comes from fans givin' them thunder and tellin' them we eh taking this shite no more ... and of course Lasana (aka "yuh f**ker") Liburd constantly letting them know that "we watching yuh - so doh try dat". Keep the pressure on , and I mean pressure, cause when you are mentored by the dutty hands of Jackula, iz almost impossible to reform without the threat of a fleckin' jail in yuh backside.
Bakes yuh eh easy, yuh lashing the soldiers and all after they come back from battle. The brass and them infallible.
What did Jack Warner say, "the player to greedy."
Bakes yuh eh easy, yuh lashing the soldiers and all after they come back from battle. The brass and them infallible.
What did Jack Warner say, "the player to greedy."
You the only person raising the "greedy" talk... because I certainly didn't.
ah wonder if Maylee still crying about "how long it takes to count money"?
What were you implying when you quoted/statedQuoteah wonder if Maylee still crying about "how long it takes to count money"?
nvm, don't bother. I will ask Tasha and Flanders for a quote.
Or under pay them even with the bonus included so it looks like they actually getting a bonus when infact they are been robbed. Next level robbery.
Good job by the TTFA in paying these ladies. Lets see whats next.You friggin rat, you!
Maylee, ah still love yuh.
Yuh sweet like julie mango.
Where yuh go be for Karnival?
Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com)
The credibility of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has taken another hit after an allegation that the beleagured football body sent invented quotes to media from national women’s team player Tasha St Louis, which congratulated the TTFA over its treatment of the national women footballers.
Yesterday, a TTFA press release quoted St Louis and national team manager Vernetta Flanders complimenting the organisation for its efforts during the team’s 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign.
“The FA came through for us,” said St Louis, according to a TTFA press release, “and we received more resources and payment over the last three months than we have received since over the ten years or more that I’ve been a part of the program.”
Flanders allegedly thanked the football body for paying the players before the holiday period.
“It’s been a long campaign for everyone on the team including players and staff and we wish to say thank you to the TTFA and those who ensured the players in particular were able to receive their payments before the holiday period,” Flanders allegedly told the TTFA Media. “The experience has been one of a lifetime for everyone in the team and again we appreciate the efforts of the association.”
However, Wired868 was informed that both persons privately denied conducted any such interview with TTFA press officer Shaun Fuentes or anyone else from the local football body.
“No, I didn’t do an interview,” St Louis told Wired868. “Shaun called me but I told him I was busy and he didn’t call back.”
Wired868 read out St Louis’ alleged statement and asked if those were her words. She replied in the negative.
Flanders said she heard about her supposed statement but, when asked if she gave an interview to the TTFA Media or was accurately quoted, she responded: “no comment.”
Fuentes, who sent to the release to the media, told Wired868 that he did not speak to St Louis or Flanders but claimed he received the quotes in a draft done by TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips.
The long-serving press officer admitted that he called St Louis but was told she was driving at the time while his second attempt to reach the player was unsuccessful. He was also unable to contact defender Arin King for a comment regarding the payment of their match fees and stipends.
Fuentes alleged that Phillips then sent him a draft press release with quotes from St Louis and Flanders. So he assumed that his boss spoke to both women.
“The release was put together by (Phillips) who said he had confirmed with the player that it was okay to use that quote,” Fuentes told Wired868. “He inserted the quote in the final draft to me and indicated that he spoke to her… He sent me a quote from both of them.”
Wired868 phoned Phillips for comment and left a message. But, up to the time of publication, he had not responded.
The allegedly faked interviews followed criticism from team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star attacker Kennya “Yaya” Cordner who blasted the TTFA’s tardiness in paying its players among other issues.
“To be honest, there are times when (the TTFA) was good to us,” Cordner told Wired868, “but most times when we needed them the most they were not good at all.”
At just 26 years of age, Cordner is already a three-time TTFA Women’s Player of the Year and recently became the first Caribbean player to be named on a shortlist for the CONCACAF Player of the Year award.
But, rather than call Cordner into a meeting to discuss her disenchantment, the TTFA appeared to counter her complaints by allegedly fabricatinig quotes that were credited to her teammate, St Louis, which claimed that: “The FA came through for us.”
If true, the stunt will do little for the image of the TTFA at a time when its integrity is being questioned more than ever since the depature of its former special advisor Jack Warner.
Phillips was alleged to be involved in a license fee racket, which cost taxpayers $400,000 in May. And football president Raymond Tim Kee deceived his own football executive over monies owed to coach Stephen Hart and his players and allegedly tried to hide Darren Millien’s role with the TTFA from the ExCo as well as Tourism Minister Gerald Hadeed.
St Louis’ claim suggests that the TTFA has now turned to using players as pawns to shield themselves from criticism.
Tim Kee, in response to Cordner’s suggestion that the women’s team is now dormant, said that coach Randy Waldrum had already submitted plans for 2015, which included practice games. Just minutes after the final qualifying game on December 2, Phillips also indicated that Waldrum would be kept on.
It raised the question as to whether the TTFA technical committee, which is chaired by Richard Quan Chan, is no more than a rubber stamp. It is the technical committee’s remit to gauge and recommend coaches. But, if Waldrum did send his plans for 2015 to the football body, neither Tim Kee nor Phillips bothered to forward them to Quan Chan.
“We have not had yet had a report from Randy and we will not do anything until a report from him is submitted,” Quan Chan told Wired868. “The fraternity might accept at this point that Mr Waldrum has done a good job (and) the women believe he has brought them a long way…
“Mr Waldrum is the coach of Dallas Dash and I do not know that we are in a financial position to hire a foreign coach at this time. But there will be a full discussion on his performance and what kinds of options we might have.”
I want to step aside from the topic to ask...
Is it just me or this writer seem obsessed to tarnish the TTFA. Most of the info he has been revealing in different articles is not being published elsewhere. Not in the Express, Not in the Guardian, not even in the pro-government Newsday. I encourage the writer to show some objectivity in his writing unless his wish is to be seen as a bias writer.
So the solution is that Wired868 sticks to press releases and match reports like the daily newspapers? Really?
I do the match reports and so on as well. There was a Wired868 story when Kevin Molino scored his first international hattrick and when the women's team won the Caribbean Cup.
The difference here is that I understand what happens off the field affects performances on the field. So I don't turn a blind eye to that.
I can't dumb down Wired868 to benefit people who are embarrassed by my stories. I see my job as to provide relevant information for the football community.
How much money do they need to communicate plans with players?
Plenty. If you know a couple millionaires, use your influence to get them to invest in the football program. As you know by now football is no longer a cheap man sport.
so after all is said and done none ah those ladies from de national team was good enough for Waldrum Houston Dash team? Dey finish last in de league last year
I thought Roche was signing with Lyon.
This is great news for the Women's program. Lets hope he is offered a contract through the 2019 Women's World Cup. Good luck Coach at the Pan Am's in Toronto this summer.
http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,208057.html
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Waldrum wrong man for the job
T&T Express
I write in response to an article published in the newspapers on Tuesday where it was stated that Randy Waldrum will be retained as the Soca Princesses coach.
I am really amazed at this decision by the T&T Football Association to retain Waldrums services. My question is what is the yardstick they use to measure success?
It is important to first jog our memory by going back to a few years ago during Waldrums first stint with our womens national under-17 team. Under his stewardship, our Soca Princesses were defeated by 9 goals to 0 by the US in a Concacaf qualifying game.
What was more memorable was Waldrums refusal to leave the comfort of this bench to attempt to instil advice or motivation to his players in a situation that seemed beyond their technical competencies. This was recorded as the largest defeat ever experienced by a Trinidad team to the US. It was unanimous that Waldrum must ride out of Dodge. Hopefully never to be seen again in these parts of the woods.
Many people in T&T may have seen the current womens senior team for the first time as they attempted to qualify in the Concacaf tournament. It is important to note this very talented team had been making inroads with high-level performances on the international scene many months before Waldrums arrival on the Concacaf scene a few weeks before its commencement.
In 2013, this very team toured the UK and posted victories against Queens Park Rangers 6-1, Reading 4-0, Tottenham Hotspurs 3-0. I believe Anton Corneal handled the team on that tour, as Marlon Charles, their substantive coach, took the under-17 team to a tournament taking place at the same time.
Two months before the Concacaf tournament there was a return to Dodge by Waldrum and with him the previously dismissed technical director, Lincoln Phillips. These two, I understand, have had a long friendship; I say no more on that matter!
Waldrum could not have asked for an easier passage to a World Cup finals; topping his group would have qualified the team to the WC finals. As we know, that was not the case. He missed the first bite. He also missed the second bite when he lost to Mexico in an attempt to finish as the third qualifier of the tournament. Nevertheless all was not lost, or so we thought, as we had only to secure a win in the home-and-away playoff with Ecuador.
With a full house at the Hasely Crawford Stadium wanting a victory over a very mediocre team, we could not do it under Waldrum.
Where are we going with decisions like these? Is this a decision made by the TTFAs technical committee or one made by the general secretary, Phillips? Are we going to watch a national coach sit on the bench and not get involved to provide needed instructions when the team needs it most; as he did during that ill-fated game in the stadium? Poor Minister Sancho another mouth to feed!
Please president Tim Kee, take a hold of your organisation and these nonsensical decisions. While some foreign coaches may be good, this one certainly is not, and the evidence is right before us.
Bob Mills
Tunapuna
Let's understand something, and this pertains to all football teams. Up to the last game played by our teams, players and staff indicated they were not paid and monies from the Government was barely forthcoming, and other sponsor funds practically non-existent.
Currently to our knowledge staff ( &players) payments are probably not up to date , as we haven't had any influx of any new major funds. Well, true, this could be a secret.
To call practices (not even games) a certain amount of basic funds need to be available. Unless players (& staff) utilize their own and provide their own basics. That just covers the local-based contingent. To include the foreign is an even greater expense.
So Tobago all star 11(or Argentina) say they available for games. Does that mean, the required funds to bring them or carry a team, or even to run a practice will surface, because we want to keep active ? I must be missing something. Maybe we can let Randy run a facebook advert again begging for at least water.
Even pro-footballers in TT ketchin hell to get prize monies from previous years, and Pro operations suppose to be a business. Or ppl not studying that. When ppl watch EPL(or wherever) and see the ''Wemblys' stands pack, and games broadcast all over the world, when they read KJ get x amt of pounds in championship, do ppl think we football make the same money, and operate the same way, when 3000 ppl in the Manny stands ? Ppl crying for professional minds and dreams, but living in a amateur environment. I think things can be organized, but not to the level of consistency that TT fans think is required, and maybe rightfully so, may be required. This is why I laud all our National team performances given the situation. I bet more ppl in TT have a Foreign team sports shirt than those with a Local team sports shirt.
but all of above are just from personal observations..i could be wrong
i could be wrong
Max, you eh wrong. But something will have to give. The TTFA have to get someone who can support them financially(NOT JACk). They have 8 teams to support.
“(KPMG) requested information from the TTFA which we didn’t have,” the TTFA president told Wired868. “Some of that information was taken away by the (World Cup 2006) players after the court case.”
Thirteen World Cup 2006 players levied against the football body, three years ago, and seized equipment from the TTFA office on Donaldson Street, Port of Spain. Sancho was one of the players present for the raid as well as his advisor Kevin Harrison.
http://wired868.com/2015/05/06/sport-ministry-halts-payment-to-warrior-coaches-tim-kee-explains-delay/
As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA.
We are so hip to excuses when it comes to the TTFA. What have they done to instill some type of faith or goodwill in people to want to support them?
Imagine Tim Kee blaming the 06 Warriors for not having an audit ready. Imagie Tim Kee have to ask for a list of their creditors.
All that, and despite the misleading headline from The Guardian claiming that women's football was being neglected... the TTFA/TOC still put together a team for the games, it just hasn't been revealed who's on it.QuoteAs a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA.We are so hip to excuses when it comes to the TTFA. What have they done to instill some type of faith or goodwill in people to want to support them?
Imagine Tim Kee blaming the 06 Warriors for not having an audit ready. Imagie Tim Kee have to ask for a list of their creditors.
What's wrong with Tim Kee having to ask for a list of all creditors?
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Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.
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Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.
Your buffoonery aside... I'm sure the women whose names have been submitted know that they're on the team.
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Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.
Your buffoonery aside... I'm sure the women whose names have been submitted know that they're on the team.
Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
By Andre Baptise (Guardian).
On i95.5fm, I sports on Thursday, we spoke with Maylee Attin-Johnson, who says she knows that a team is going, but no team has been announced to her or any of the players and it was just in line with that knowledge that Attin Johnson and Akhela Mollon decided to call some players to practices.
There is not even a coach as yet for the women’s team for these Championships, with apparently the TTFA in negotiations with Randy Waldrum. There is just too much uncertainly, and this breathes doubt and despair and can lead to more questions.
As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA. So then, one is forced to question, why the need for all of this secrecy and this non-disclosure by the TTFA. Is it that Shaun Fuentes forgot to issue this information? Or was he told not to do so?
Thanks for the info, Bakes! But you know in the long run, the TTFA can't depend on the govt(or at least this govt). But even if the election brings in a new govt, TTFA will have to devise startegies to get non-govt funds to run this besieged organization.
Well I spoke to two of the girls who played against Ecuador and they know nothing. But, of course, the coach may be selecting new players to move forward.
Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.
Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?
Well I spoke to two of the girls who played against Ecuador and they know nothing. But, of course, the coach may be selecting new players to move forward.
After (falsely) accusing me of racism directed at yourself, and for "mashing up" this site, I'm surprised that you would even address me. But since yuh here, it might be a good time to ask you why The Honorable Minister hasn't given over the documents to the TTFA so that they could produce the audits which he himself insists are necessary for the FA to obtain funding.Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.
Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?
How would you know how "many" don't know that their names are on the list? It stands to reason that if no one called you then your name isn't on the list. The fact that a player may not have been called doesn't mean that there isn't a pool of players submitted.
I'm no "TTFA communications Officer", one just needs to piece together information already in the publich domain, with a little bit of common sense... which you are clearly lacking by your foolish derision of Tim Kee asking his GS for a complete list of all creditors. There's nothing even remotely funny or strange about that.
Guess the "Interim" Head Coach didn't get the call either cause he said he have no clue who is who. So Maylee - last WNT Captain - eh get ah call also? hmmmm, maybe not yet or it came after she made those comments.
Again, help me piece together who pick the team nah? Plz.
A head coach have a pool of players and pick his/her team and did not chat with the players who failed to make the cut about their decision in omitting the player from the team? What a coach.
Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.
Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?
BTW where has Spence coached?
Google finally came through.
I never dispute that players are not training. All who paying attention knew players were training. The question is who selected players from all who were training? What about the foreign base players (if any), who selected/informed them?
Or and for info, that's a mix of U20s (Spence was originally the U20 Head Coach and was asked to get the WNT going until Waldrum or his assistant arrived) and WNT players. Unless the U20s are part of the WNT which brings us back to my original question, who selected the team.
Anything can qualify you to coach a WNT, is up to the FA to hire the Head Coach, which he now is since Waldrum blank the TTFA.
Google finally came through.
I never dispute that players are not training. All who paying attention knew players were training. The question is who selected players from all who were training? What about the foreign base players (if any), who selected/informed them?
Or and for info, that's a mix of U20s (Spence was originally the U20 Head Coach and was asked to get the WNT going until Waldrum or his assistant arrived) and WNT players. Unless the U20s are part of the WNT which brings us back to my original question, who selected the team.
Anything can qualify you to coach a WNT, is up to the FA to hire the Head Coach, which he now is since Waldrum blank the TTFA.
Wait... I thought all this time is inside information I was getting? Make up yuh mind nah. Jason and I actually go way back, so trust I doh need to google anything.
Btw... how come Maylee eh training... Akhila eh send she de memo or what?
Is you who say a cursory search of google will give answers about the TTFA, now you're saying you don't need to google anything you and Coach Man tight. :beermug:
elan. please don't waste yuh time. good thing ttff decide to indirectly throw this very shaky defense on we forum, cuz they will certainly be ripped apart if they was to make any of those ridiculous claims on the record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4Q8fVoRFc
So the documents was part of the assets seized by sancho? shabbaz come and get he balls...look. steups.
Her ticket was subsequently reimbursed by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC).
It seems is always some problem especially with ole lady Maylee.
Time to bring in new blood, Maylee, thanks for your service, stay in America and continue your rehab. We don't need no premadonnas on de team crying like a puppy for everything.
De TTOC is responsible for your ticket, you choose not to return after the Pan Am games and now 5 months later yuh looking for tickets, you should clear that ip with de other imps, Brian Lewis.
It seems is always some problem especially with ole lady Maylee.
Time to bring in new blood, Maylee, thanks for your service, stay in America and continue your rehab. We don't need no premadonnas on de team crying like a puppy for everything.
De TTOC is responsible for your ticket, you choose not to return after the Pan Am games and now 5 months later yuh looking for tickets, you should clear that ip with de other imps, Brian Lewis.
First Glen is a fool for highlighting a great wrong that was done against him and now Maylee is a puppy crying for everything?
You cannot be serious. I am beginning to wonder if all this time your real identity is someone working in the TTFF.
Slippery slope
Yes, I am Tim Kee. Wha yuh go do now? All of a sudden you sow up on site and playing police, where you was all de time, or... we have a game coming up...
Glen spoke and nothing happen, no one even fart on him. De thing is, what was de purpose of it 3 days before we important games? Sour grapes if you ask me.
Maylee always have a problem, not just now, but all de time, she friend Sancho should help she now.
No body play for pride no more, de team never accomplish anything but they complaints.
Play for your country and qualify for tournaments, money will come. Is not like de TTFA is stealing they money, they broke.
Alyuh forgetting one thing, is woman we dealing with and they don't always think logically but can sometimes let emotions cloud there judgement or reasoning... (Ladies doh buss meh head, you know is true :o)Adam with all due respect the comment as in referrence to { woman / women not always thinking logically but can sometimes allow their emotions to cloud their judgement or reasoning ) is sexist ! sorry bro its not really reassuring to the ladies cause ..
With that said, Maylee, Kenya and the entire team has Sacrificed tremendously for the sake of women's football. They've given Blood, sweat and plenty of tears, and has put ladies football on the Map, so I can't be vex with them for voicing there displeasure and concerns. They should be free to do so without fear of persecution from this Administration and even the fans. They, at the very least deserve a lil God damn respect from the TTFA for there service to our National Team. Ladies, I and hope the matter is resolved :beermug:..
Sorry but I have to ask. Flex are we going to post everything about our Women's National team in just this one thread now? Still a TnT football forum right.?
Sorry but I have to ask. Flex are we going to post everything about our Women's National team in just this one thread now? Still a TnT football forum right.?
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created :D
Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created :D
Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.
Socapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch :beermug:
jSocapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch :beermug:
Please stop with your childish behaviour and name calling.
You are the one calling out my name unnecessarily in your posts like whatever I post bothers you to distraction.
Grow up and make your posts without having to reference my name like I am always on your mind.
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created :D
Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.
Sando, you have a point. But these ladies, in their minds have some legitimate reasons for their stance. We would like for them to suck it up and give it a go for the team, the nation, etc. But how long this been going on. At some point you just tired of promises. I think they want the TTFA to bring back the Houston coach pronto. For whatever reasons, he brings the best out of the ladies. They feel that way and should be given the benefit of doubt. They are the players, not us. I think, I hoping they will play. But clearly look at the situation. Olympic qualifying and TTFA election. You think these ladies should not be in camp already doing serious training with the coach. But we have election campaign. I think the women should have had the priority over elections.
jSocapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch :beermug:
Please stop with your childish behaviour and name calling.
You are the one calling out my name unnecessarily in your posts like whatever I post bothers you to distraction.
Grow up and make your posts without having to reference my name like I am always on your mind.
Socapro can a board moderator not lock a topic / thread ? Therefore limiting posting to only one thread such as the one you had created. I for one find it so much easier to just navigate in only one thread myself personally.
Cheers
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Allyuh just remember to maintain civility and decorum in all conversation and debate.
Just a reminder.
Carry on. :beermug:
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget
Just as I said to FF. Its clear which poster in this thread has no civility and decorum so no need to use the term "allyuh" in advising civility and decorum and call the name of the offender.
Some posters here just need to grow up.
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget
Just as I said to FF. Its clear which poster in this thread has no civility and decorum so no need to use the term "allyuh" in advising civility and decorum and call the name of the offender.
Some posters here just need to grow up.
One day you will realize most times people are ignoring you :D
Players treating the national team like a conga line. Joke.
Players treating the national team like a conga line. Joke.
dey probably just following the TTFA........ is Waldrum in or out?
Players treating the national team like a conga line. Joke.
dey probably just following the TTFA........ is Waldrum in or out?
You have money to pay Waldrum? How are the two even comparable? A player says she not playing for the national team... because she doh like de manager... not the coach... the f**king manager. Next thing yuh know she back in the team like nothing happen. And you here talking shit about Waldrum? Allyuh not serious.
breeds me ain't arguing with you. as a matter of fact I agree with you about Cordner. However yuh ain't answer meh question about slack in slack out with Waldrum and de TTFA. You cannot have a coach one month when yuh have money yuh have him and de next month you use somebody else because yuh don't have money and den yuh have money again yuh bring him back in......... dat is congo line too.I won't cut the TTFA any slack because they clearly taking notes from their leader... but the coaching situation isn't as critical as it might seem. Even when Randy Waldrum not there, Ben Waldrum coaches the team so continuity isn't affected. Randy Waldrum's issue is the lack of funding for the program in general... and it's legitimate. I don't begrudge the women their right to be upset about how the program is treated, but on this one I can't side with Cordner.
Players treating the national team like a conga line. Joke.
Players treating the national team like a conga line. Joke.
Thats why they shouldn't be to quick to f00cking talk, something I do to.. :devil:
Maylee feel she is Marta. They opening they mouth 2 weeks before election and now we have a new president and look Yaya came back. They know things will change, why complain? Maylee always complaining, she was the manager for one of our under 20 team when Jack Warner made her one and SHE DID NOTHING, now she complaining, she had her chance to make a difference. She made Brent Sancho bamboos she head. Look how good de women team doing now, ah bet yuh she sorry..
https://mobile.twitter.com/keepernotes/status/671469446641278976
Later today via Podcast our very own Lauryn Hutchinson is interviewed by Jen Cooper. Jen runs a very successful website in South Texas called Keeper Notes. Will see if I can find out at what time the interview airs. However I believe all past interviews are archived in case you miss it. Jen Cooper covers the Houston Dash / Dynamo on a weekly basis.
http://keepernotes.com/
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We playing USA on the 10th. This would be a brisk turn around. When would be the first game?
So what change Maylee? Explain why yuh jump back in...
Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now
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Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now
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Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now
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The Brasil FA is covering all of the TTFA costs 100 % due to the last minute pull out of Croatia of this tournament.
The Brasil FA is even covering the cost of flying the team from Texas to Brasil.
Even on the Victory Tour the only cost to the TTFA is the flight's from Trinidad to Hawaii.
Once the team lands all costs for the rest of trip are covered by USA Soccer.
Getting six games versus top flight competition will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.
Fifa Ranking's as of Sept 25th. USA # 1 , Brasil # 7 , Mexico # 26 , Trinidad # 48Croatia # 55
Our toughest game will be the 1st game versus Brasil with only 13 players however we will fight as we always do.
The Women fly out from Texas right after their game on the 10th so they should be rested enough and with a full squad for
Game 2 on the 13th versus Canada will be a good test as we will also face them in game 2 at Concacaf.
Game 3 versus Mexico on the 16th will be another battle
and finally the semi / finals on the 20th.
These games will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.
After Christmas break in early January the Women will be flying to Houston for camp to further be prepared by Waldrum.
They will be housed by the Houston Dash Host families therefore keeping the costs to the TTFA to a minimum.
Good luck Women Warrior's
Represent us proud as always !!!!!!
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Great news to see Attin-Johnson back. The sickening polarization, player-unfriendly vibe, HR-challenged atmosphere of the Uncle Tim / Renraw era was here, nicely corrected in this instance, by new President DJW who found a way to bring back the captain Maylee and make all the players happy. Players being happy over Sharon O'Brien being happy is more important.
How many of us would have been prone to say "eff Maylee, leh we overs she, and call her shittong anyway" like Uncle Tim and disciples would?
Again we see again why Uncle Tim had to go and why we must be prepared to change from our old ways.
Well done DJW. We should continue to embrace you, not fear you.
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.
When both units unite in Brazil, how many players will be there in total?
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.
When both units unite in Brazil, how many players will be there in total?
About 26....two full starting line-ups with subs and a waterboy/girl ;D
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?I think she's with the team in Houston.
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?I think she's with the team in Houston.
She should be, as I think the entire team is going to Brazil afterwards but I'm not totally sure.How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?I think she's with the team in Houston.
Will she be in Brazil ... ?
Victoria Swift, Rhea Belgrave, and Karyn Forbes have joined FC Dallas Women.Nice! Good to see some of our ladies getting opportunities.
Liking this news! DJW and TTFA deserve some credit for putting this together! :beermug:
Morace call it like it is:
Players unfit (Palos highlighted this in the other thread)
Individual technical ability is lacking
Individual tactical ability (wrong or random choice of technique)
This is an indictment of the grassroots local coaching as well as the individual player ethic back home.
What is the story on the ground? Our females probably play less than 12 games a year....what is the incentive to maintain peak fitness? Historically they don't have camps either... strange ol' world.Morace call it like it is:
Players unfit (Palos highlighted this in the other thread)
Individual technical ability is lacking
Individual tactical ability (wrong or random choice of technique)
This is an indictment of the grassroots local coaching as well as the individual player ethic back home.
Equally applies to our male players
Assessment as well as Indictment
That said...there ARE players that try very hard. And there ARE coaches who do yoeman service with footballers.
What is needed is for as many coaches as possible to get themselves current with certifications etc and for administration to provide resources, pathways, assistance etc to help them get there.
Very good question... I like this progressThis is one expensive attempt to sabotage men's football, could have been done much easier, quicker and cheaper. I don't think so.
So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
Very good question... I like this progress
So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
I find this wholesome programme totally amazing, and at a loss as to how it can only be afforded now.
add: Again I ask (maybe no one here knows), do we have any understudies operating with this team of coaches ? or we keeping them for life ? or we start a new program when they gone ?
thanks Soccer 19 (yuh mus be 20 by now). Joanne Daniels and a few snrs should be able to know and maintain the program. So no , Shabazz, Charles or Community service fella. Sounds good, now if only we can see the plan to fruition.Very good question... I like this progress
So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lolI find this wholesome programme totally amazing, and at a loss as to how it can only be afforded now.
add: Again I ask (maybe no one here knows), do we have any understudies operating with this team of coaches ? or we keeping them for life ? or we start a new program when they gone ?
Morace has already added Joanne Daniels to the staff & to answer your question the long term plan is identify & develop more females with in the program to continue with the curriculum that is set in place by Morace & her entourage. One would hope that if Morace contract is not renewed that the infrastructure set in place will continue. ( That remains to be seen). There are many current seniors that with the right development and counseling by Morace & her entourage will leave the program from highscool , U15 through to senior in good hands. Personally 2.5 years is a short time as don't forget Morace is heavily involved in her TD duties however if anyone can do it well it is her.She is one of only a handful of women in the world that holds a UEFA PRO License and is a FIFA Instructor for coaching Women’s Football. We are in good hands as long as DJW leaves well enough alone.
Cheers 19
In the US, the "UK sports therapist" is an athletic trainer. Nevertheless, not convinced that the definition leads us any closer to distinguishing between job titles and actual responsibilities on the NT ... I know trainers who have massage encompassed within their roles. Merely curious.sorry bout that... just to many cooks...the football therapist/athletic trainer, should be able to, and is trained intensively to handle fitness, and some measure of massage, doh not intensively. Some do take further studies and qualifications. if the National team players are being/expect to be selected and yet coming to camp unfit, then they should NOT be selected. In addition to local club coaches, 4 team coaches, How many coaches really required, It is not an academy, it's a National team, where most training is short term and less required once the plan, tactic and style is established .I think, at this level max 3 is good but not necessary...got to run, swim meet taxi.
However, maxg, I disagree with cutting out the staff you would cut. All hands on deck now to make this work? Or not?
How yuh go cut Stern? How yuh go cut de fitness man? etc.
Anyhow, thread hijack in progress.
Any more updates on today's game for T&T vs Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium, anyone?
i hearin slowsAny more updates on today's game for T&T vs Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium, anyone?
Live commentary on i95.5 fm
www.i955fm.com
what happen with the match?
Was the last women's match televised?
Anyone find that we getting a slow leak of "we've never been happier because the 'troublemakers' left theteambuilding" ...?
How is all of this reading as more joyous than The Road to Ecuador?
I don't get a sense of "never been happier". Definitely claims that all is well but "never been happier" doesn't quite fit. For me anyways.
According to Shade “a lot of us don’t have jobs. We have degrees but we dedicate most of our life to football, so now we can feel confident that we can take care of business on the field and then outside we also have something to work with. It is something good for the programme and the future of women’s football.”
Arin King, one of the overseas-based players was also delighted with the new step. “We made history with these retainer contracts. It’s just stability. A lot of people do not know that women have it very hard. In the men’s game they are getting pro contracts and having a foundation with a salary. But sometimes we come to practice on a hungry belly. For the women it’s just great to have that stability and taking the programme to a next level with this,” King said.
St Louis also spoke about the current mood in the camp, describing it as high level.
“The atmosphere now is pretty good. The players are gelling and we are starting to look like a team.” she said. “Both games against Venezuela will be good for us and I am looking forward to having a great impact as an individual and as a captain.
Anyone find that we getting a slow leak of "we've never been happier because the 'troublemakers' left theteambuilding" ...?
How is all of this reading as more joyous than The Road to Ecuador?
1.Or does a retainer/player contract make one sing a joyful song such that "no one eh gehhin between me, meh $$$ and meh coach"?
A purge by the purse?
2.Reading the above, we have attained a team harmony that eclipses anything delivered by Waldrum and that surpasses the unity of the $500 debacle. (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/14/soccers-princesses-and-paupers-trinidad-tobago-usa-wnt)
Well I heard that Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse quit their jobs.
Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.
QuoteCanadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.
Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever happened to Rebecca Almandoz?
QuoteCanadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.
Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever happened to Rebecca Almandoz?
Lawrence Technological University (http://www.ltuathletics.com/roster/15/5/2830.php)
thanks..missed that paragraph..QuoteCanadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.
Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever yhappened to Rebecca Almandoz?
Does de TTFA know about this girl?
Makela Davidson - 2017 Women's Soccer - Howard University
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#5 Makela Davidson
Position: Forward
Height: 5-7
Class: Junior
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Prev School: @player_prevschool@
Jamaal Shabazz has resigned from his role as Head Coach of the T&T WNT.Never a dull moment. The sad thing is who ever comes in next will be set up for failure.
:(My sentiments exactly....
Natasha Baptiste of Aston Villa women's team
No updates?
lil backstories or inside info on the womens team as the qualifiers take place this week??
Off the top ..
Maybe Dernelle Mascall -- who worked as an asst. for a short period of time in the past at the national level since her retirement (Believe she started her own Academy as well)
&
Maylee Attin-Johnson --- not sure where she's coaching atm tho
Mollon had her own academy and as you know she's taken up the role in Anguilla
I don't know if they're fully qualified or not but I know they've been involved in coaching at some level
Females have limited opportunities to coach in Trinidad unfortuantely
even in the SSFL - male and female divisions -- can only think of a handful with some of the top teams (in the female division); probably none in the male divisions
Randy Waldrum without question and Maylee and Arin King as his assistants.
Talk done.
Why Shabaaz didn't say let a woman coach de women team when he was coach for them over 10 years, leh he hall he ass with that.
Pick the best person for the job, it's not about woman or man.
Arin would be retiring?
Shabaaz' input on these matters should be handled with a bag of salt sometimes
While he has the experience, still too many questions come up from the past with his relationships with DJW and the national programs
He needs to say those things with a lil more substance.
Can't just give any former player just so because they're a former player. This isn't a pickup side.
Def. consider them once they're in the coaching fraternity. But as i said before, more opportunity needs to be given -- be it coaching education and coaching roles -- at the local level/leagues
Off the top ..
Maybe Dernelle Mascall -- who worked as an asst. for a short period of time in the past at the national level since her retirement (Believe she started her own Academy as well)
&
Maylee Attin-Johnson --- not sure where she's coaching atm tho
Mollon had her own academy and as you know she's taken up the role in Anguilla
I don't know if they're fully qualified or not but I know they've been involved in coaching at some level
Females have limited opportunities to coach in Trinidad unfortuantely
even in the SSFL - male and female divisions -- can only think of a handful with some of the top teams (in the female division); probably none in the male divisions
Agreed.
There are other names as well. For instance Izler Browne.
195 coaches worldwide apply for T&T Women's coaching job.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).
A total of 195 coaches from countries around the world, have applied to be the Senior National Women's coach.
Entry for applicants closed on Tuesday and to date, only Richard Hood, the former national under-20 and under-17 coach is the only name to be known from the list.
The coach who led this country's under-20 women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championships in the Dominican Republic last year confirmed for Guardian Media Sports on Thursday that he has applied for the position when it was advertised last week.
A number of local coaches have applied for the job but Jamal Shabazz, the Morvant Caledonia United owner and managing director, who has coached women's football for many years, said he believes the TTFA should appoint a woman's head coach.
His call comes after Italian Carolina Morace and her staff of Nicola Williams, Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse, left T&T after some five months of their recruitment in February 2017, for the ever familiar issues of player-indiscipline and no wages.
The T&T Football Association officials were feverishly sorting the stack of applications for the past two days in an effort to announce who will be the country's new coach next week.
Since the invitation went out last week, there was an influx of applicants from countries such as England, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, United States, Italy, Mexico, France, Sudan, Australia, Samoa, and Japan, among many others.
However, the process to select the candidate by the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee which is headed by businessman Robert Hadad was not revealed.
Liana Hinds has signed with Iceland's ÍB Vestmannaeyjar. ÍBV compete in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna, which is the top-tier women's football league in Iceland.
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22-year old Trinidad and Tobago Women's striker Dennecia Kayla Prince has signed with Brazilian club, Minas Brasília, for the 2021 season. The club campaigns in the Campeonato Brasileirão de Futebol Feminino Série A1.
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That last goal is a f---ing golazo!!!!!That field reminded of the QP savannah in the dry season.
James Thomas appointed women's coach - ex Wales women's national Coach.
How the hell we affording him when we can't even pay stipends?
Gremio (2-1-0) vs Minas Brasilia (0-2-1) in progress (https://mycujoo.tv/en/view/event/cknpazr2yewdn0g8e9551up3e).
So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?
Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.
In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !
Bring back Maylee and groom her to takeover.So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?
Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.
In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !
They are promising that this will be the last time ... or that the last time was THE last time.
Might be a good time for the all-local staff to be all/significantly-female. Watch that space.
Bring back Maylee and groom her to takeover.So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?
Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.
In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !
They are promising that this will be the last time ... or that the last time was THE last time.
Might be a good time for the all-local staff to be all/significantly-female. Watch that space.
WATCH: Women's Head Coach James Thomas gives an update on how things have been going since his recent appointment.In terms of the TTFA can you share with us your strategy for acquiring support ande surfing sustainability office ding for the program?
https://www.youtube.com/v/wl4FJ5xLbrQ
TTFA on the search for Women's technical staff.
T&T Guardian Reports.
Invitations to select the Technical Staff of the T&T Women's team are out. The positions will all be filled by local personnel.
All local coaches interested in filling the positions of Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Goalkeeper Coach and Team Manager are being asked to apply, having been given the assurance that there will be fairness and transparency in the process. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Head coach James Thomas of Wales was chosen after a rigorous process that lasted approximately three months, but with limited resources available to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee, it will require more than qualifications to fill the positions listed above, as the candidates chosen as the front-runners for each position, will also have to say yay or nay to the amounts being offered by the normalisation committee.
Recently the normalisation committee had to pull back on the appointments of Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall as the assistant coaches of the team, and Kelvin Jack as the goalkeeper coach, following concerns that no advertisements for the positions were done, thereby not giving other local coaches a fair chance at the job.
Hood, took the T&T Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and could be unchallenged for the position if all is considered. But yesterday he told Guardian Media Sports that he is unsure if he would be applying, saying he will have to make up his mind. Mascall, in the meantime, could not be reached for comment.
Kenrick Hoyte, the interim president of the Women's Football League (WoLF) became the listening ear for many disgruntled WoLF coaches, all singing the same song, that they were not even given the opportunity to apply for the jobs on offer.
The issue was then picked up by the Unified Football Coaches of T&T, through its then Public Relations Officer, national men's coach Angus Eve who said the UFCT&T had sided with the WoLF and called for transparency and fairness in the selection process.
TTFA on the search for Women's technical staff.
T&T Guardian Reports.
Invitations to select the Technical Staff of the T&T Women's team are out. The positions will all be filled by local personnel.
All local coaches interested in filling the positions of Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Goalkeeper Coach and Team Manager are being asked to apply, having been given the assurance that there will be fairness and transparency in the process. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Head coach James Thomas of Wales was chosen after a rigorous process that lasted approximately three months, but with limited resources available to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee, it will require more than qualifications to fill the positions listed above, as the candidates chosen as the front-runners for each position, will also have to say yay or nay to the amounts being offered by the normalisation committee.
Recently the normalisation committee had to pull back on the appointments of Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall as the assistant coaches of the team, and Kelvin Jack as the goalkeeper coach, following concerns that no advertisements for the positions were done, thereby not giving other local coaches a fair chance at the job.
Hood, took the T&T Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and could be unchallenged for the position if all is considered. But yesterday he told Guardian Media Sports that he is unsure if he would be applying, saying he will have to make up his mind. Mascall, in the meantime, could not be reached for comment.
Kenrick Hoyte, the interim president of the Women's Football League (WoLF) became the listening ear for many disgruntled WoLF coaches, all singing the same song, that they were not even given the opportunity to apply for the jobs on offer.
The issue was then picked up by the Unified Football Coaches of T&T, through its then Public Relations Officer, national men's coach Angus Eve who said the UFCT&T had sided with the WoLF and called for transparency and fairness in the selection process.
This is nonsense. Sheer nonsense.
The argument advanced by Hoyte is emotionally seductive but not all-encompassing. I get that it serves the emerging and perceived interests of the UFCTT, but this "solution" is horrendous.
Whose idea and decision was it to revisit the decision? Wow! Deficient and lacking. Attempting to inject justice into a process or attempting to resolve/repair/negotiate a procedural deficiency by injecting an injustice into a process does not achieve justice.
And by the way, it would be interesting to see how the 'local coaches only' stands up to a challenge under these circumstances. Restricted to Trinbagonian coaches? Yes. Restricted to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago? Yes. Restricted to local coaches? You all have lost your damn minds.
As an aside, out of curiosity, could someone explain why United Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen as the name ... as opposed to say, Football Coaches Association of Trinidad and Tobago?
May be the UFCTT should be exercised by the amounts on offer for yay or nay. The NC should be tending to yay and respect. I am confident that Coach Thomas wasn't placed in a yay or nay headlock.
49 applications for 4 Women's staff positions.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).
Forty-nine persons have applied to fill four positions on the coaching staff of the T&T Senior Women's Team. The applications are before a Selection Committee that comprises Technical Director Dion La Foucade, head coach James Thomas of Wales, Jinelle James, the Director of Women's Football and Trevor Gomes of the Normalisation Committee and Amiel Mohammed, the acting General Secretary of the T&T Football Association (T&TFA).
With Thomas expected to begin training next week, the committee was working to complete an assessment of all the applications yesterday, before arriving on a shortlist of each position.
The positions of Assistant Coach for which there are 15 applicants: Equipment Manager (12): Goalkeeper Coach (4): and Team Manager (18), were advertised to the public last week.
Richard Hood, who was initially chosen for the assistant coaching job before the decision was rescinded because of what was deemed an improper selection process, has confirmed that he has applied for the same position.
Hood led the T&T's Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic last year and was the overwhelming choice for the head coaching position earlier this year.
However, he did not make a final shortlist of five that was recommended to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee. That recommendation was made by a Selection Committee which included James, Norris Ferguson (Former W Connection manager), Richard Chinapoo (Ex-National player), Richard Piper (former national team manager) and La Foucade (the technical director).
Hood told Guardian Media Sports last week he was unsure of whether he would apply for the job. However, on Tuesday, he said: "After much deliberation, I decided to tender an application."
Dernelle Mascall, who was also chosen for the other assistant coaching position, refused to comment on whether she had applied.
For each position, a minimum of at least three applicants will be catered for in the interviewing process to take place over three days, starting on Thursday and continuing through Friday and Saturday. Guardian Media Sports was informed that by next week Wednesday the normalisation committee will have the recommendations for each position.
TTFA appoints senior women's team coaching staffI am not familiar with any of the coaches named to this program so I will not comment- I have one question:
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)
THE T&T Football Association (TTFA) has appointed its senior women’s national team staff which will work alongside head coach James Thomas.
Thomas will lead a team consisting of Charlie Mitchell (assistant coach and performance analyst), James Baird (goalkeeper coach), Joanne Daniel (manager), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (equipment manager), Atiba Downes (strength and conditioning coach) and Aqilya Gomez (rehab specialist).
A statement issued by the local association on Wednesday said the positions were filled using a robust recruitment system of candidate reviews and interviews by a selection panel consisting of TTFA technical director Dion La Foucade, women’s football director Jinelle James, former national player Richard Chinapoo and coach Thomas.
The panel reviewed the candidates’ applications and created a short list for each position. The short-listed candidates were then invited to an interview process where they were assessed on their credentials, tactical knowledge, coaching style and ability and willingness to learn.
Downes and Gomez were evaluated using a similar process under the guidance of the TTFA’s Return to Play Medical Committee.
Commenting on the process, Thomas said, “For us to get back to being competitive on the international stage, it was crucially important that we provide the players with a safe, respectful, competitive and challenging learning environment, and to do that we followed a thorough and rigorous recruitment process for all staff positions.”
Thomas was appointed national team coach in April. He holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License, previously served as assistant coach and performance analyst of the Wales women’s team. He also worked with the Wales national performance squad, as well as Wales' Under-19 and U-17 teams.
He added, “For our team to perform at a level acceptable for the nation and its fans, we need them to become learners. Learning every session, every day, every game to become better players.
“For this to happen, we needed to surround the players with staff that also are dedicated to their own learning every single day and continually wanting to better themselves.
“We cannot ask and expect the players to push and challenge themselves to be better every day, if the staff don’t do the same. We have to be the standard setters.”
All of the selected candidates were then recommended to the normalisation committee for appointment and accepted contractual terms that were affordable to the TTFA, given its financial constraints.
Mitchell, the only additional member of staff who is a non-resident, will be available for training camps and competitions and his services as a performance analyst will also be made available to other national teams such as the senior men.
Over the last few weeks, a training pool of approximately 60 players across T&T underwent medical assessments with the assistance of TTFA’s partner HealthNet Caribbean Limited and fitness assessments, overseen by Movements Mechanics, to determine baseline health and fitness levels.
Thomas is scheduled to select his final local training squad in early August after holding training sessions in each island. This was facilitated with the support of the Tobago Football Association.
Additionally, the TTFA will be launching the Women’s National Team Coach Mentorship Programme very soon to increase the platform and opportunities for women coaches.
This will provide opportunities for ex-national players through FIFA’s Women’s Development Programme for coach education and development.
The candidate will also be mentored by Thomas, work with the newly appointed staff as an assistant coach and benefit from workshops and pitch side training in performance analysis and overall coach development.
Thomas said that there are nations much smaller than T&T on the FIFA Rankings that are ranked much higher because these nations and their coaches recognise the importance of coach development and education to benefit their national teams.
He said, “This is why I have also suggested and been working behind the scenes for a few weeks on a women’s national team coach mentoring programme for talented local coaches, and I’m really encouraged that the TTFA has been so receptive to the proposal.”
“I want to leave the women’s national team and the coaches dedicated to their development, within the T&T women’s football arena, in a stronger place than I found it.
“I believe this mentorship programme can improve both the players and coaches for the benefit of the National Teams for years to come, which is something I am hugely passionate about.”
Field of Dreams host Steve David and Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) Interim President Jefferson George discuss the appointment of the coaching staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Women's Senior Team.
https://www.youtube.com/v/urXka4rnzXM
There needs to be transparency on the contract associated with Thomas' employment. The degree to which the NC protected/failed to protect the interest of TT football is implicated in that transparency.Maybe he might just sue for normal(ization) stupidity. Seems the only contracts/deals we make is whereby we manage to fk weself and each other.
Bitter Taste: Richard Hood unsure about applying for Thomas’ post
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)
RICHARD HOOD felt so disenfranchised following the process that appointed James Thomas as Trinidad and Tobago senior women’s national team coach in June that he is undecided whether to declare his candidacy as a replacement for the Welshman, who quit five months into the job, and is headed to a club in England’s Women’s Super League.
The news that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is on the lookout for a new coach—with CONCACAF World Cup qualifying due to start next month—has not excited former national senior and Under-20 women’s coach Hood.
He is unsure if he will apply for the job.
“I am not ruling out the possibility, but it is not at the top of my mind at this time,” Hood told the Express yesterday.
“The whole experience has left a rather bitter taste in my mouth.”
When Thomas came out top of 195 candidates for the T&T head coach position, it was later revealed that Hood and another local coach, former senior national midfielder Dernell Mascall, would fill the assistant coaches’ position—a way of benefiting from the presumed experience Thomas had. But following objection from the Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) to the process which the TTFA took to appoint Hood and Mascall as Thomas’ two assistants, the FA decided to redo the process.
On paper, Hood had even more experience than Thomas, who was never a head coach and served mainly as a performance analyst and development coach with the Wales FA. Hood is the long-time coach of the Police FC men’s Pro League team, has coached the senior national women, and led the Under-20 women to a quarter-final spot at the 2019 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.
The TTFA later announced that inexperienced Welshman Charlie Mitchell was appointed as Thomas’s assistant. The TTFA also announced that past T&T women’s footballers would benefit from the work of the British duo, via a yet-to-be-explained process. Hood and Mascall were no longer considered.
“Before they decided to go the way of an interview process, I was offered the job and I accepted the job of the assistant coach, and then they changed the process for whatever reason,” stated Hood.
“Based on my record with the national team, I should have been the obvious candidate,” stated Hood, of at least the assistant coach position.
With Thomas’ sudden departure, his assistant Mitchell is now holding on as interim head coach. Like Thomas, Mitchell also worked at the Welsh FA as a performance analyst. He has never held a head coach position and has served only as assistant coach in Cyprus and lately T&T over the last month.
“I don’t believe that I was eliminated based on my resume, “ Hood continued, “I felt the head coach (Thomas) wanted his compatriot (Mitchell) to do the job with him, and I think that was the decision they (TTFA) took based on the urging of the head coach.”
Hood said he did not have a problem with the TTFA redoing the process via the interview process. But between being appointed assistant coach and then having the offer rescinded, Hood said the most distasteful part was his treatment by the TTFA’s interviewing panel.
“I myself went through an interview for about two and a half hours and I felt from feedback from the interviewing panel that I had a good interview,” he said. “Then I heard nothing from the panel, nothing from anybody in the TTFA, until I read in the (news)paper that basically they had hired someone else. From that point of view, I felt a bit disenfranchised,” he said.
“It was a rigorous interview,” Hood stressed. “At the end of it, we were told that we would be contacted by the following week and then you hear absolutely nothing. So, the communication aspect of it needs to improve.”
Robert Hadad disappointed as coach quits on women Warriors.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
NORMALISATION committee chairman Robert Hadad expressed displeasure with Wednesday’s sudden resignation of national women’s team coach James Thomas.
He, however, called on the in-training bunch of national players to try to remain focused ahead of next month’s Concacaf women’s qualifiers as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) explores its options to appoint another head coach.
Thomas resigned after just five months in charge. A statement issued by TTFA on Wednesday said Thomas resigned to take up a role at a club in the professional women’s league in the UK.He was appointed T&T women’s coach in April and took up official duty when he arrived in June. Thomas signed an initial one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.National women’s team assistant coach Charlie Mitchell now spearheads the team’s training sessions while the TTFA searches for Thomas’ replacement.
Haded called on the national team to stick together amidst the challenges.
“It’s really disappointing to see James go but we will re-group. The plan and campaign for the senior women’s team remains in place and we really optimistic about the potential of the team and the staff. It’s just a matter of re-focusing now and continuing to work,” Hadad said.
The TTFA statement added that Thomas’ move will be formally confirmed by the club later this week, and will see him accept a multi-year contract.It added, “Thomas turned down multiple approaches from the UK based club over the last few weeks; however their latest offer proved too good for the Welsh native to turn down” The former Wales assistant coach and performance analyst holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License.The TTFA also quoted the now ex-coach on his decision to jump ship for greener pastures.Thomas said, “This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. It’s disappointing because you have a fantastic group of players here.“This is an opportunity that came up for the third time and it was too difficult to turn down again.”The coach said he believes T&T’s women will go on to be successful and wished the normalisation committee, the TTFA staff, team staff and the players the best. TTFA expressed disappointment with the coach’s untimely departure but still thanked him for the work done with the senior women’s programme.The association plans to “build on that foundation into our Concacaf women’s qualifying campaign which begins in November 2021.”
The women’s team plays their opening Concacaf qualifiers versus Nicaragua on November 25 and Dominica on November 28.
The TTFA also confirmed the women’s team will play two friendly international matches in the October 2021 window, at the Ato Boldon Stadium, in Couva, after receiving permission from the Ministry of Health to stage the matches. These friendlies will provide welcomed match preparation for the team in the build-up to the November qualifiers.
James Thomas appointed Bristol City Women and Girls Development Manager
bcfc.co.uk
James Thomas has returned to Bristol City Women as Women and Girls Youth Development Manager.
Thomas returns to the West Country where he previously spent four years within the academy set-up.
The Welshman has previously worked as assistant to City Women Head Coach Lauren Smith with the WSL Development side at City, before taking over from Smith as Head Coach and then going on to lead the BCWFC and SGS College programme.
In 2018 Thomas departed for the national set-up in Wales where he fulfilled the role of assistant coach in the under-17, under-19 and senior sides.
Thomas’ most recent role took him to the Caribbean, where he was Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team.
Head Coach Lauren Smith said: “A key pillar of our long-term vision for the club is to have a strong core of homegrown players in our first team squad, which means it’s imperative our player pathway provides the right environment and opportunities for players to progress to the top level.
“James brings a wealth of experience in developing the next generation of talent in the women’s game. Having worked closely with him both at here Bristol City and with Wales I believe he’s going to add great value to the future of our club.”
James Thomas said: “I am delighted to have been presented with the opportunity of re-joining the club, and to work alongside Lauren once again as we re-establish the club’s reputation of being able to build a sustainable first team squad with a strong core of homegrown players.
“Bristol City WFC has played a huge part in my development as a coach, and to be given the responsibility to create and manage a successful pathway within the club is something I am very proud of.”
Asylum. The man look at the TT situation. The man say f—k TT. I will take my chances in a familiar surroundings.Wouldn't doubt that at all, but of course it would not be politic of him to say that! Lol.
UFCTT labels Konstin appointment a joke.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).
Interim president of the Unified Football Coaches of T&T (UFCTT) Jefferson George has labelled the appointment of American Constantine Konstin as interim coach of the senior women’s football team until November as a joke.
I would LOVE to hear the rationale on this.
Has this man ever coached any 11v11 team?
Is he a better option than any local coaches or other applicants? Did he even apply for the job previously?
Was he doing anything with the futsal team since their last tournament?
If so....then would this take him away from his futsal duties?
If not....was he still being paid or retained?
Too many questions.
Congrats to KJ, all the best!
WATCH: Post-match press conference after Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Panama.
https://www.youtube.com/v/cWA9LJATK5g
WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 1-1 draw against Panama
https://www.youtube.com/v/IyzcUN5empA
WATCH: Post-match press conference after Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Panama.
https://www.youtube.com/v/cWA9LJATK5g
WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 1-1 draw against Panama
https://www.youtube.com/v/IyzcUN5empA
Where’s the roster ???tBD pending:
International Friendly #1 (Dominican Republic vs Trinidad and Tobago)Thanks for this link.
https://www.youtube.com/v/jvqQg4r3DcM
Thanks for this link.
Who was #11? (#s would have been helpful too).
I find they dominated large swathes of the middle of match [i'm sure stats on shots on goal etc would bear witness] and conceded a defensive blunder/ lapse in concentration goal. Having said that I didn't see any tactical adjustments or plan or anything to suggest that this team is going anywhere (yet)-- just individually talented / physically stronger players here and there that can string passes together...most-times.
If that keeper can only concentrate on her skill she would be much better than she is nowIt will be helpful if you provide some context to your statement, for a better understanding. Is it that you find her good but needs improvement? Is it that you find her sub standard? Is it that you are aware that she focuses on skills other than GK? To date she has been a stalwart for T&T between the uprights.
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.
Define or refine that.
Which of the others players on the team did you consider as being useful?Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.
Define or refine that.
In a game on a team that was poor but had some good indivual glimpses and touches she was non existent. She's spent force.
Think ‘useless’ is an incorrect word, she didn’t seem to be on the team sheet at all in 2 nd game - is that when the issue started. Will watch 1st game again.Which of the others players on the team did you consider as being useful?Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.
Define or refine that.
In a game on a team that was poor but had some good indivual glimpses and touches she was non existent. She's spent force.
Like many players there comes a time when yuh shelf life reaches an expiry date- Its not that the players were not valued but I think the game and the direction is changing.💯💯
To be perpetually keep on recycling players and hoping for success is the manifestation of a deeper issue that being the lack of adequate player development or national programs to feed into our national teams.
If you look at the men's friendly- you saw evidence of players whose better days are behind them and in games like this when the stakes are low why not expose younger players to garner valuable experience?
In the matches thus far, I would surmise that the impact of these two did not change the games outcome significantly nor do I see the omission of them moving forward as detrimental to future success.
Thanks for the years of service but we need a revamp.
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
She's actually 31.
Imagine the Nicaraguan federation's Twitter feed is providing periodic update of the match while the TTFA's last tweet was 10 hours ago? Hmmm, ok.
I watched the match.. Let's face it. The team struggled. Dominica should have taken at least 5 from us. The feeling I have after watching the game is similar to the same feeling I had after watching the men's team tie PR last year. Serrant miss 2 good chances.
What I seen so far is reminiscent of the men's campaign. Jones and Edwards better work on something. I called it when we tied PR. I hope things change because Guyana got a lot of foreign born who looked better than us.. just saying.
Swift is currently our best player. James too. Serrant overrated or too relied on. But has the potential to get more goals. Similar to Yaya. Who want to bet they go call Yaya for the Guyana game.
Despite my comments, they should beat Guyana. However the indicator to me will be at least 8 goals to Turks. If that doesn't happen, we will be in for a fight with Guyana.
Sorry just saw it. Just thought if we had a defensive replacement she could be used as a midfielder, as she was imo one of the better passers of the ball, besides her strong defensive abilities.But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
She's actually 31.
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I watched the match.. Let's face it. The team struggled. Dominica should have taken at least 5 from us. The feeling I have after watching the game is similar to the same feeling I had after watching the men's team tie PR last year. Serrant miss 2 good chances.
What I seen so far is reminiscent of the men's campaign. Jones and Edwards better work on something. I called it when we tied PR. I hope things change because Guyana got a lot of foreign born who looked better than us.. just saying.
Swift is currently our best player. James too. Serrant overrated or too relied on. But has the potential to get more goals. Similar to Yaya. Who want to bet they go call Yaya for the Guyana game.
Despite my comments, they should beat Guyana. However the indicator to me will be at least 8 goals to Turks. If that doesn't happen, we will be in for a fight with Guyana.
I think she squandered ONE chance (through technical error and possibly rushing the action). In the other situation she was blocked by a teammate and could not easily have placed that ball around that player.
However, she was influential on the second goal. The GK was unable to deal with her strike and that facilitated the important second goal. I thought that attempt was positive and demonstrated very good decision-making.
I don't know about rated or overrated, but I don't think she has achieved peak composure yet. Although she is a player that can run and chase balls, maybe getting combination touches with players around her would assist in building composure. That and actively visualizing what she needs to do. Her bread and butter is the final/attacking 1/3 so she should be prepared to add dimension to her direct instincts. Recently viewed an interview she did when she was younger. I think she has the goods to be reflective on areas of improvement. So I agree on her potential to get among the goals to support the mission. Emphasis on support. She has to add dimension to her play in order to lead.
Serrant is still young. She has a bright future. If she can get a few things fine tuned, she can be a threat.Did you find their names yet ?
There are about 3 Canadian girls missing. 2 play in league 1 and another in NCAA. I forget their names. I believe they played u20 years ago.
Is Maria Frances-Serrant also on the U20s as captain?
Any links for the game today, thanks.
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!Any links for the game today, thanks.
De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!Any links for the game today, thanks.
De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?
Wow, all those guy's teams out already! I looked for Alvin Jones and Trimmingham in the Forward Madison game but they weren't in the game day squad. Thanks again, hopefully some still are left for me to watch.Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!Any links for the game today, thanks.
De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?
Just scroll down to the United States section (https://socawarriors.net/players-abroad.html). Men done get kick out already: Charleston Battery (Leland Archer), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (Triston Hodge), Indy Eleven (Neveal Hackshaw, Noah Powder).
Wow, all those guy's teams out already! I looked for Alvin Jones and Trimmingham in the Forward Madison game but they weren't in the game day squad. Thanks again, hopefully some still are left for me to watch.Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!Any links for the game today, thanks.
De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?
Just scroll down to the United States section (https://socawarriors.net/players-abroad.html). Men done get kick out already: Charleston Battery (Leland Archer), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (Triston Hodge), Indy Eleven (Neveal Hackshaw, Noah Powder).
Just direct we to where you getting to see all that..if yuh there we could handle a Facebook live.. ;D
Todays match I want to see improvement on the fundaments. Dominating ball possession, good passing of the ball, shots on goal, improvement in stamina for full 90 mins, discipline in defense. I want the team to win but I want to see improvement in those areas. Better now than when we face bigger and stronger competition later.
There were several goals with lots of commendable virtues among the 13 - especially more than one assisted by Kedie Johnson whose fluency with the ball will surely ultimately deliver her to a Starting XI role consistently.
Tough decision, but decision made. Best goal: Cecily Stoute.
they looked competent man, I like that the runs and positional awareness was on point, most notably they ALL looked like proper athletes and not just "girls" trying to play ball, sumting I have always wanted to see from us......want to see them against competent opposition though, Turks was clearly ah "pick up side", it does worry mih dat these teams does only come out to make up numbers and doh actually develop, which would in turn MAYBE push our development to ah nex level and not jus artificially inflate we ego jus to get it crush jus one step up d totem
they looked competent man, I like that the runs and positional awareness was on point, most notably they ALL looked like proper athletes and not just "girls" trying to play ball, sumting I have always wanted to see from us......want to see them against competent opposition though, Turks was clearly ah "pick up side", it does worry mih dat these teams does only come out to make up numbers and doh actually develop, which would in turn MAYBE push our development to ah nex level and not jus artificially inflate we ego jus to get it crush jus one step up d totem
We exist to push their development; other teams exist to propel ours. That stated, the result does not signify that TCI is not developing. Rather, consider it a snapshot of where they are in the process. Different trajectories on each water-surrounded landmass.
It is important that all of these teams participate. Not to mention individual talent would be sacrificed if they did not.
nah I want dem to participate ah jus want dem to be ah challenge too
If we walked away from that match with inflated egos then we are dumber than rocks.
I meant broadly across this and similar regional opposition certain types of fans see these kinda results as what should always happen in the region and anyting less is failure.......I jus feel we will grow better and faster with ah more challenging region to compete with, is all :-\
Haiti beat BVI 21-0 ?
Haiti beat BVI 21-0 ?
More goals were scored. The match officials lost count, and they only put down what they remember.
Yuh start already ;D
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.
TT 0 - 1 Guy
Yep
Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.
TT 0 - 1 Guy
Yep
Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
according to the stats we have no shots on target
Bring back Maylee. :) That midfield situation was woeful.
Hope lessons were learned tonight.
Heart attack..
2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya
Bring back Maylee. :) That midfield situation was woeful.
Hope lessons were learned tonight.Heart attack..
2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya
Both ah allyuh should know better… things don’t work so or makes a difference like that.. allyuh experienced man !
Bring back Maylee. :) That midfield situation was woeful.
Hope lessons were learned tonight.Heart attack..
2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya
Both ah allyuh should know better… things don’t work so or makes a difference like that.. allyuh experienced man !
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and :'( :'( :banginghead:
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and :'( :'( :banginghead:
(https://imgix.bustle.com/rehost/2016/9/13/784ce08a-7558-4d36-91e6-612a7f0c14f6.jpg?w=248&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2)See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and :'( :'( :banginghead:
Basic stuff breds.. Clear the ball.. don't let the last player dribble the ball. Too many times they trying to dig themselves out of the back by dribbling the ball. For this game, they got to clear the ball.
Tactics off by KJ. Need a new goalkeeper. A solid centerback and a solid general in the middle. Bring back Yaya. Also I don't really see the leader of the squad.. That means we need one.
Saundra baron is a trini / American goalkeeper , who last I recall was playing pro in the Israeli premier league in 2019 .......not sure if she is still there , but should be a useful addition for the national women's team , I'm not dogging Kimika forbes but she needs to clean up / correct some of the elementary slip ups more recently ! I don't know if the occasion of playing infront of her home crowd / Tobago got to her , however she needs to buck up at this level .....nothing personal Kimika . wishing the best .. Another name I haven't seen nor heard of in the mix is Kayla Taylor , is
she still playing ball?
Not to trigger any traumas ... but that looked strikingly like an Ecuador moment. ::)
Can Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.
TT 0 - 1 Guy
Yep
Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
according to the stats we have no shots on target
Can Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.
TT 0 - 1 Guy
Yep
Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
according to the stats we have no shots on target
Somebody said something similar on Facebook and she replied saying ppl talking things they do not know. So I don't believe she refuses to playCan Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.
TT 0 - 1 Guy
Yep
Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
according to the stats we have no shots on target
You sure is that? I not doubting you.. But I find it hard to believe that she will say no to her last opportunity, considering her age..
I hear you! Unfortunately I did not see the match. *sigh*Saundra baron is a trini / American goalkeeper , who last I recall was playing pro in the Israeli premier league in 2019 .......not sure if she is still there , but should be a useful addition for the national women's team , I'm not dogging Kimika forbes but she needs to clean up / correct some of the elementary slip ups more recently ! I don't know if the occasion of playing infront of her home crowd / Tobago got to her , however she needs to buck up at this level .....nothing personal Kimika . wishing the best .. Another name I haven't seen nor heard of in the mix is Kayla Taylor , is
she still playing ball?
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Wha geologic time scale yuh using as a benchmark? Yuh say that as if de Pleistocene epoch or "Ice Age' was YESTERDAY. But in truth, she should see another big context match when "hell freezes over".
But to your comment, more recently was this:Not to trigger any traumas ... but that looked strikingly like an Ecuador moment. ::)
And maybe Anbrat finally has a clear answer to the question he posed some posts after that ... because these events are episodic.
Is that a T&T record score?
Is that a T&T record score?
Apparently record-equaling.
The posts that I saw before the match with Guyana led me to believe that we should win,how wrong can people be,I always thought we were flimsy,it always happen so I am not shocked.Guyana was always known for their world famous cricketers,now in recent times they are doing quite good in other sports,a new culture is taking over.yes in other sports, they are becoming better in track and field. I see them win a handful of medals at CARIFTA. This was not the norm ten years ago
Concacaf WCQ women
Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti (Group of death)
Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago
I HOPE THE WOMEN'S COACH KENWYNE JONES CAN TAKE AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. We remember how he was as a player when he could not take many people telling him to become more agile and robust as a striker instead of just standing and waiting. Hopefully his mindset has changed as a coach
Concacaf WCQ women
Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti (Group of death)
Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago
The most favored and preferred grouping. Let's see if we conspire to screw it up.
Anyone see a squad list? The other nations have released their squads. By now CONCACAF would have had the rosters. Why is it a treasure hunt to locate T&T's representatives?
Concacaf WCQ women
Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti (Group of death)
Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago
The most favored and preferred grouping. Let's see if we conspire to screw it up.
Anyone see a squad list? The other nations have released their squads. By now CONCACAF would have had the rosters. Why is it a treasure hunt to locate T&T's representatives?
Good point. Also where is the scouting report from Canada and England. We are the only team out of Jamaica and Guyana who hasn't tapped into the Canadian and English pool. Trust meh on this one. Them girls in Canada and England are receiving a blind eye. Purposely being avoided.
T&T Senior Women off to Monterrey.Is there a significant player with international experience who just recently scored about 30 + plus goals missing from the names among this team? I eh want to K reate any Confusion but ah feel that both coach and play could come to a resolution and do what 's best from team and country.
TTFA Media.
This country’s Senior Women’s Squad, led by head coach Kenwyne Jones will depart for Monterrey on Wednesday for a residential training camp ahead of the Concacaf Women’s Championship.
T&T will do battle with Canada, Panama and Costa Rica in Group B of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship (CWC) in Monterrey from July 4th.
Jones will travel with a training camp squad with the Final 23-Player Roster for the tournament to be announced in due course.
The tournament is part of the Confederation’s new women’s senior national team ecosystem and is scheduled to be played in Monterrey, Mexico, between July 4-18, 2022. It serves as the qualification tournament to the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FWWC) 2023 and, as part of an exciting new format, the Champion will qualify directly to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Group A: United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti
Group B: Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago
Jones’ squad faced Panama in two friendlies in Couva last October, drawing both games 0-0 and 1-1 with Panama netting a late equalizer in the second outing. Panama however came away 3-0 winners when the two nations met in the 2018 Final round of qualifiers. Current squad members Liana Hinds, Karyn and Kimika Forbes, Rhea Belgrave and Lauryn Hutchinson were part of the side back then.
After round robin group stage plaY in Monterrey, the top two teams in each group will move on to the semifinals and in doing so, qualify directly to the 2023 FWWC (four teams). Meanwhile, the third placed teams in each group will qualify for a 2023 FWWC Intercontinental Playoff (two teams).
The semifinals, final and third-place match will be played in a single elimination format, with the Champion qualifying for both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup, to be held in 2024. The runner-up and third-place teams will also square off in a Concacaf Olympic play-in series, scheduled for September 2023. The winner of that play-in series will also qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.
Watch Press Briefing with Kenwyne Jones ahead of T&T Women's Team departure for Monterrey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PZtC2-tRg)
See Preliminary Team Rosters click here (https://stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windows.net/media/i5pkwxe5/provisional_rosters_v2.pdf)
And Jassiel Forde? Understood.???
Corneal said, “We got over 150-plus applications for the positions from around the world inclusive of coaches from USA, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and England, along with here at home.”
Without divulging any of the foreign applicants, he said that former national women’s coaches, former national men’s striker and captain, Kenwyne Jones, and Richard Hood, the former coach of the team are among the most high-profile local applicants.
Corneal said, “We are presently down to about 12 applications and within the next two days we will be making our decision.