Maybe the gap closed for this tournament. If this happens for the WC and the next 2 GCs then we can say, yes, we on par with them. If the various Caribbean countries get 1/3 of the resources Mex and US get, to prepare their teams, then will see a real shake up. TT will continue to struggle as long as this impasse continues. Really it was funny to see Klinnmans is a state of despair. And yes, the tournament is geared for Mex and US to meet in the final. This tournament is about making money. It is held every 2 years. It is not rigged. We need some more display like JA, Haiti and TT to upset the status quo. We have to earn respect.
The players have a say in this now. They either put up or shut up. Not being disrespectful to them. Form your players association. Go to TTFA and MoS, and give them an ultimatum. Fix it or we walk. At least you guys have a job playing football. Not like Sammy Llwelyn, Buggy Haynes, Chris Pierre, Nobby Phillips and some I can't remember. These men use to sacrifice and play, and hardly ever get compensation. And I am sure most times they got none at all.
The players also have to done individual training to build their strength and stamina. Proper diet, sleep, less alcohol and friggin weed. Many of them need to spend some time in the weight room. The TT team is a 60 mins team. The game is 90 + 30 if you were to get thru the first round.
The pro clubs have to step up their product also. Our local guys are not ready for this type of competition. Or at least prove us wrong in the upcoming Club championship. If some of the foreign players are not regular starters in their clubs and get get priority over local players, then that shows that the standard of the pro leagues as a lot of kvetching up to do.