Post by: Tallman on March 05, 2006, 10:37:04 PM
Letter to the Trinidad Express
The performance of Trinidad and Tobago football captain in the inaugural Australian A League football in Sydney over the weekend was truly outstanding.
Dwight Yorke was awarded the Joe Marston Medal as man of the match, not only for setting up the only and winning goal but for his general all-round play, leading his Sydney FC team throughout the match and particularly in the second half. His performance was all the more meritorious for him having flown to England and back during this past week to play and also star for T&T in the friendly played there.
Mr Yorke then spoke to the crowd of nearly 42,000 fans, a record for football in Sydney, in a most eloquent and pleasant manner that would bring pride and honour to all in T&T in much the same way that Brian Lara didwhen the Windies toured here late last year.
Together these two outstanding sportsmen have brought great notice and appreciation of what our little country can do and maybe there will be more of the same with the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne starting next week.
As Trinidad & Tobago's Honorary Consul-General in Australia for 25 years and also a national representative in track some 50 years ago these performances and subsequent actions made me more proud and pleased than usual.
Mike Agostini
Sydney, Australia
Post by: Andre on March 06, 2006, 08:20:14 AM
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Post by: Pasdah Beatz on March 06, 2006, 09:30:31 AM
Post by: rastafari on March 06, 2006, 11:28:38 AM
A certain former national player say that Yorke should start in the fgorward position for trinidad and tobago, Does any one agree with him?
I agree, because that is where Dwight Yorke is most deadly, just check his record as a striker, but then again the final decision is down to the coach based on his tactics, and the shape and formation that he intends to use for the upcoming games.
Beenie experimenting right now with 4 defenders, 5 midfielders and a lone striker.
Dwight is being used as a midfielder in the hole just in front of Birchall and it is working for the team, since we are now scoring and not conceding.
JAH BLESS RASTAFARI
Post by: Filho on March 06, 2006, 11:30:39 AM
A certain former national player say that Yorke should start in the fgorward position for trinidad and tobago, Does any one agree with him?
With the continued emergence of Whitley, Carlos and now Samuel, I would agree with that if Latas still had 90 minutes in him at international level. As we don't, I think Yorke will see more of the ball and have a  greater influence on the national team game playing in midfield and pushing forward from deep where his runs are harder to pick up. He will score more goals that way too. He is the soul of the side now and has to be continually involved...I doh really feel that happening in the forward line given our personell...to move him to forward will cost us to much in the engine room. Yorke, Whitley and Birchall is an increasingly improving combination of creativity, technique, strength, and tenacity in the center of the park.
Post by: che on March 06, 2006, 12:40:12 PM
Post by: Jefferz on March 06, 2006, 02:17:22 PM
he made the front page of the papers in sydney.
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Like Yorke see an old Manchester ghost!
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well done yorke
Post by: StoreBayLimer on March 07, 2006, 12:44:26 AM
It is really nice to sea one of our own Trinbago youth performing at a high level, wherever he is, and being lauded for it.
Post by: Blue on March 07, 2006, 12:54:39 AM
Post by: FireBrand on November 17, 2006, 09:29:04 AM
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).
Trinidad and Tobago captain Dwight Yorke has insisted that he has a great understanding with the T&T Football Federation but he will give more of his time to Sunderland FC and will switch the focus to his country only when it is absolutely necessary.
Yorke who turned 35 this month , was talking to reporters in Sunderland as he commented on his absence for the “Soca Warriors” who went down 4-1 to Austria in Vienna on Wednesday. He pulled out of the squad forcing coach Wim Rijsbergen to replace him with T&T-based midfielder Kerry Baptiste, who was less than starting material and was only used late in the match with it already out of T&T’s reach.
“We are in a situation [at Sunderland] where we have to start winning matches on a more regular basis. It is nice to play for your country, but I feel I have to give my full concentration to Sunderland,” Yorke was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
"It is more important I am here helping the team prepare for the weekend than going to Austria for what is only a friendly. I have a great understanding with the T&T FA (TTFF) and they know my situation here.
"I am not saying it is over for me, but they know there will be times when I will not make myself available.
Rijsbergen was asked about Yorke's absence in Vienna on the eve of the friendly and though admitting that he would have liked the player to be there, he did say that Yorke would join the squad under the basis that it has no massive effect on his status with Sunderland, citing the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2007 as one of the events likely to see the skipper in action for his country.
Post by: Flex on May 18, 2007, 09:03:57 AM
By: Ian Law (Sunderland Echo).[/size]
Trinidad & Tobago hope Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke will come out of international retirement so that his countrymen can give him a proper farewell. Yorke called time on his T&T career for a second time in March so that he could concentrate on helping Sunderland back to the Premiership.
The 35-year-old had previously retired in 2001, only to make a comeback and take part in last summer's World Cup finals.
Now Concacaf – the region's version of Uefa – hope to make a special award to Yorke, the most famous player in the history of Caribbean football.
T&T spokesman Shaun Fuentes told the Echo: "Concacaf want to honour Dwight for his contribution, not just to Trinidad but to his clubs and to all of football in this region.
"It was felt that we should ask Dwight to come back one last time and go out with a bang.
"The Concacaf president Mr Jack Warner has tried to make contact, but Dwight has not responded yet.
"It would be special if he could come back for a big farewell.
"Dwight is still a massive influence here, even though he made his decision to retire from international football."
Yorke won 59 official international caps but played in more than 100 T&T games that weren't recognised by Fifa as competitive matches.
He led a rebellion by T&T players over a row about World Cup payments and has not played for his country since the conflict blew up in October, when he scored in a 5-0 friendly win over St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Soca Warriors host the inaugural Digicel Shield at the end of this month, also involving Cuba and Haiti and Mexico's Olympic team.
They then head for America to compete in the Concacaf Gold Cup from June 6, facing USA, El Salvador and Guatemala in the initial group stage.
"I am quite hopeful that Dwight will come back and appear in the Digicel Shield and perhaps the start of the Gold Cup," said Fuentes.
"Every young footballer in Trinidad dreams of following Dwight into the Premiership and he has made them believe their dreams can come true."
Sunderland winger Carlos Edwards is also in the Soca Warriors' squad for the Digicel Shield and Gold Cup.
He was troubled again by his shoulder injury in the Black Cats' rousing end to the season at Luton earlier this month, but Fuentes said: "Carlos has made himself available.
"The national team is already in training and Carlos has not reported yet, but we are sure he will soon be with us.
"It is great for Trinidad football to have Dwight, Carlos and Stern John back in the Premiership with Sunderland and we are all now following the club with special interest."
Meanwhile, Yorke has warned fans not to raise their hopes too high for next season. "It has been a magnificent first season for the gaffer and expectations are now very hight for next year.
"I think we all have to take a bit of a step back and just realise what the boss has managed to do in such a short space of time.
"We have to realise that promotion was achieved very quickly, so I hope that doesn't send expectations through the roof.
"We have a lot of building to do and, as the gaffer says, we have not achieved anything other than promotion so far.
"We want to be a force in the Premiership, but that will take time, hard work and a fair number of new faces.
"The boss has laid the foundations, now we have to build on them. Too many teams go into the Premiership then come back down straight away.
"We don't want to do that. We want to stay there and become a real force."
Post by: FireBrand on July 20, 2008, 06:17:30 AM
By: Dan Quarrell (Setanta Sports).
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has urged Dwight Yorke to quell speculation that he is set to make an international return. The veteran midfielder retired from Trinidad and Tobago duty after the 2006 World Cup and Keane has warned Yorke not to jeopardise his club prospects for a fresh spell with his country.
Asked if Yorke would be returning to international duty, Keane told the Daily Star on Sunday: "No, he won't be, although I know he bloody played a few weeks ago.
"He keeps making these guest appearances,” he added.
The 36-year-old had indicated he was prepared to come out of international retirement to help his country’s bid to reach the 2010 World Cup finals but Keane was unimpressed by this suggestion.
"Maybe if he's not playing many games for us there's a chance of him going to play for them and I wouldn't be so critical," Keane added.
"I think Yorkie retired after the 2006 World Cup. It was Yorkie's decision to retire and hopefully he will stick with it. I'll discuss it with him in the next few days."
Meanwhile, Keane has confirmed that Ross Wallace and Liam Miller have been removed from the transfer list after making positive impacts during pre-season.
"I've taken them off that," said Keane. "Ross has come back and looked pretty sharp, following on from how well he was doing towards the back end of last season.
"Liam has kept his head down like a good professional and been doing things properly and I take note of that. If you do that, there won't be an issue. Last year is history and you have to move on."
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 06:27:04 AM
The boss has spoken
Post by: arrow on July 20, 2008, 06:59:26 AM
The boss has spoken
but it wouldn't be the first time Keane had to back track on something he said to the media - he likes to shoot off his mouth.
It's up to Yorke to decide if he wants to play for T&T, not Keane.
Post by: Sam on July 20, 2008, 07:46:15 AM
Post by: andre samuel on July 20, 2008, 07:54:08 AM
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 08:02:55 AM
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 08:19:22 AM
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 08:27:03 AM
Post by: Trini boi on July 20, 2008, 09:17:11 AM
I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
Something like what Brett Favre doing to Green Bay, haha :devil:
Post by: Coop's on July 20, 2008, 09:28:22 AM
Sometimes we have to try and understand where these guys are coming from,with all the friend he and Dwight is when it comes to business there is a fine line,i wonder if he does have problems with players from other countries like he has with ours and the TTFF?may be he find T&T players affecting his plans,it's always something going on or wrong with somebody,so far he has never had all his T&T players healthy at any time and mind you they have to be paid,some how through no fault of theirs they are fit for T&T again who foots the bill,he needs those players just as much as T&T does.
I personally hate when clubs don't want to release players for international games but at the same time i understand when they do because the reasoning on both sides are logical,the players concerned are always caught in no man's land because it's not their decision to make weather they stay or go.
Just want to add this while i'm here,i hope people taking notice of how many of our young inexperienced players who at times we found should not be on a T&T team being reviewed for contracts/trials etc etc,all because of the exposure/chance they got they/we are able to reap the benefits today,although i'm against blacklisting players but it did allow a set of players who otherwise would not have been seen to come forward,as bad as some might want to say they are but we have to give some credit to Maturana and Corneal for hanging in there and working with what ever they had.
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 09:39:16 AM
that's why i admire Latapy he retire and that's it he moving on in life.
Entirely agreed. To be honest, what comes to mind with all this retiring, and unretiring is a man lacking focus and more importantly a lack of options outside of playing football.
Latas already has the player/manager thing going and is making moves into management soon.
Shaka doing his commentary with ESPN
Ato has his commentary contract with CBS still as well.
Lara also doing his thing and concentrating on life outside of first class cricket.
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 09:59:43 AM
I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
That is nonsense.
Yorke isn't stringing Sunderland along in anyway as "selective retirement" implies... you'd swear Yorke treating retirement like a conga line...jumping in and out when he feels like it. Yorke 'retired' due to political reasons some years back then reconsidered during the Germany campaign. When Sunderland signed Yorke he was an international player and they knew there'd be obligations to country that they'd have to deal with... so spare me this "Sunderland paying salary" bullshit.
If Yorke want's to represent his country then that is his choice. Keane needs to shut his ass... especially given the supporting role he played in Ireland's international demise under his tenure as was captain. He is publicly grousing... as he always does... because it is clear he has issues with the TTFF and has had to endure conflicts involving Edwards and Jones as a result. I'm sure he's not thrilled at the prospect of losing yet another key player for parts of the season. His priorities are rightly with the club, but Yorke's priorities don't have to be his priorities, as any rational person would note. Trinidad and Tobago has a heckuva lot more to do with Dwight Yorke being the player he's been than Sunderland has, if he want to continue to give back to his country then that is his right and he shouldn't have to suffer public criticism from his manager for having exercised that right.
Post by: theworm2345 on July 20, 2008, 10:22:25 AM
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 10:25:33 AM
I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
That is nonsense.
Yorke isn't stringing Sunderland along in anyway as "selective retirement" implies... you'd swear Yorke treating retirement like a conga line...jumping in and out when he feels like it. Yorke 'retired' due to political reasons some years back then reconsidered during the Germany campaign. When Sunderland signed Yorke he was an international player and they knew there'd be obligations to country that they'd have to deal with... so spare me this "Sunderland paying salary" bullshit.
Trinidad and Tobago has a heckuva lot more to do with Dwight Yorke being the player he's been than Sunderland has
But it's blatantly clear that's exactly what he doing. Choosing, which teams he wants to play against, when he wants to join up with the team. And as for political reasons, you think Yorke is the first int'l player to retire for political reasons? STEUPS pls. And he ain't the first Trini either to retire for political reasons. Latas retired with dwight in that same campaign, came back for the 2006 campaign, retired after that in a fitting game at the HSL and we haven't heard a peep from him again with respect to any coming out of retirement.
Shaka retired again for political reasons in the 90s, came back, retired after WC Germany, had his nice retirement game and that's it as well, no speculation as to will I, won't I. punto final.
I find your second comment laughable; although Sunderland might not have had a lot to do with his progress as a player; arriving at the stadium of light in his waning years, surely the vast majority of credit for Dwight Yorke's success as a player has to be given to Aston Villa and Manchester United, not Trinidad and Tobago
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 10:31:10 AM
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 10:33:55 AM
U cyah compare Lara and Shaka wit Yorke. Dem fellas have a life plan Yorke eh have none
well weary, that's my point exactly.
Should Sunderland suffer and should other players who may potentially lose a spot suffer because Yorkie think he coulda play football his whole life ?
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 10:41:52 AM
Post by: Sando prince on July 20, 2008, 10:44:52 AM
Post by: frico on July 20, 2008, 10:49:40 AM
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 10:52:22 AM
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 11:02:52 AM
But it's blatantly clear that's exactly what he doing. Choosing, which teams he wants to play against, when he wants to join up with the team.What's laughable are the shortcomings in your intellect as demonstrated by this foolish and simplistic misinterpretation of my point. At NO POINT did I say that Trinidad and Tobago was responsible for Dwight Yorke being where he is. Once you put down whatever crack pipe yuh smoking and the fog clears go back and read and see where you could find me saying that. What I DID say was that TnT had MORE to do with him being the player he is than SUNDERLAND has. The comparison was deliberately limited to current club, vs. country... of THOSE TWO, to whom does he owe the most?
Oh really... so what's his motivation this time? Unless it is your assertion that Yorke has chosen to come out of retirement so that he could play against the likes of Guatemala then your argument falls apart. If "selective retirement" was his purpose then why would he come back now at the start of qualification and not wait until later on against 'better' competition, and when the path to SA 2010 might be clearer?
And as for political reasons, you think Yorke is the first int'l player to retire for political reasons? STEUPS pls. And he ain't the first Trini either to retire for political reasons. Latas retired with dwight in that same campaign, came back for the 2006 campaign, retired after that in a fitting game at the HSL and we haven't heard a peep from him again with respect to any coming out of retirement.
Shaka retired again for political reasons in the 90s, came back, retired after WC Germany, had his nice retirement game and that's it as well, no speculation as to will I, won't I. punto final.
And your mentioning Shaka and Latas is supposed to say what... that whatever they do Yorke should do as well? This is so patently stupid... but I will indulge you. First off, no one even insinuated that Yorke was the only player to retire due to politics. In fact the very fact that you so triumphantly point out that others have done it before actually makes my point... that he retired prematurely. He clearly still had a lot of football left in him. Whether Shaka or Latas choose to retire and stay retire is entirely immaterial. Shaka retired not just from international football... in case you missed it... but from football period, citing a desire to be closer to his family. Latas has decided to retire from international football for reasons I'm not privy to...but it's worth noting that he's 40-years old and aware of his apparently diminishing abilities.
I find your second comment laughable; although Sunderland might not have had a lot to do with his progress as a player; arriving at the stadium of light in his waning years, surely the vast majority of credit for Dwight Yorke's success as a player has to be given to Aston Villa and Manchester United, not Trinidad and Tobago
Your tangential mutterings about Aston Villa and ManU is relevant for reasons known only to yourself.
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 11:04:42 AM
When asked whether Yorkie would be returning to Int'l duty; Keane said No.
Fair Enough. Why ? Cuz as far as he knows Yorkie was retired, however makes ' guest appearances' much like the one against England, where AGAIN he said it was a ONE OFF and that he WOULD NOT be looking to be part of the WC 2012 campaign.
So as far as Keane knows, Yorkie is still retired from Int'l football and the only reports he getting of him coming out of retirement again are through the media.
So correctly, he says he has to sit down with his player to discuss the situation. The only opinionated comment he added was that he 'hoped' he would remain retired. It's no command or riot act, only a wish.
I find ppl on this forum tend to get a bit partial when it comes to foreigners talking about our players, when the issue would be handled similarly with any other player, given the temperament of the Sunderland manager
Post by: Dutty on July 20, 2008, 11:06:20 AM
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 11:10:20 AM
But it's blatantly clear that's exactly what he doing. Choosing, which teams he wants to play against, when he wants to join up with the team.What's laughable are the shortcomings in your intellect as demonstrated by this foolish and simplistic misinterpretation of my point. At NO POINT did I say that Trinidad and Tobago was responsible for Dwight Yorke being where he is. Once you put down whatever crack pipe yuh smoking and the fog clears go back and read and see where you could find me saying that. What I DID say was that TnT had MORE to do with him being the player he is than SUNDERLAND has. The comparison was deliberately limited to curren club, vs. country... of THOSE TWO, to whom does he owe the most?
Oh really... so what's his motivation this time? Unless it is your assertion that Yorke has chosen to come out of retirement so that he could play against the likes of Guatemala then your argument falls apart. If "selective retirement" was his purpose then why would he come back now at the start of qualification and not wait until later on against 'better' competition, and when the path to SA 2010 might be clearer in focus?
And as for political reasons, you think Yorke is the first int'l player to retire for political reasons? STEUPS pls. And he ain't the first Trini either to retire for political reasons. Latas retired with dwight in that same campaign, came back for the 2006 campaign, retired after that in a fitting game at the HSL and we haven't heard a peep from him again with respect to any coming out of retirement.
Shaka retired again for political reasons in the 90s, came back, retired after WC Germany, had his nice retirement game and that's it as well, no speculation as to will I, won't I. punto final.
And your mentioning Shaka and Latas is supposed to say what... that whatever they do Yorke should do as well? This is so patently stupid... but I will indulge you. First off, no one even insinuated that Yorke was the only player to retire due to politics. In fact the very fact that you so triumphantly point out that others have done it before actually makes my point... that he retired prematurely. He clearly still had a lot of football left in him. Whether Shaka or Latas choose to retire and stay retire is entirely immaterial. Shaka retired not just from international football... in case you missed it... but from football period, citing a desire to be closer to his family. Latas has decided to retire from international football for reasons I'm not privy to...but it's worth noting that he's 40-years old and aware of his apparently diminishing abilities.
I find your second comment laughable; although Sunderland might not have had a lot to do with his progress as a player; arriving at the stadium of light in his waning years, surely the vast majority of credit for Dwight Yorke's success as a player has to be given to Aston Villa and Manchester United, not Trinidad and Tobago
Your tangential mutterings about Aston Villa and ManU is relevant for reasons known only to yourself.
You know what's funny about ALL your posts. Anytime you're challenged or 'found out' on this forum, you always bring up some point about someone's intellectual shortcomings, which says a lot about yours.
Of course TnT would have more to do with his development than Sunderland, he's been eligible to play for TnT for 36 years and at Sunderland for less than 2 !!
You're really a level headed individual, with chips on both ur shoulders!
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 11:13:50 AM
Post by: TTR- 78 Batch on July 20, 2008, 11:24:56 AM
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 11:25:38 AM
You know what's funny about ALL your posts. Anytime you're challenged or 'found out' on this forum, you always bring up some point about someone's intellectual shortcomings, which says a lot about yours.
Oh really? Point out for me again where you "challenged" or "found me out" as you put it. I notice you had no response to the holes I blew in your assertion that Yorke was only choosing to play against certain teams, and your non-point about Shaka and Latas. I wonder who's the one who's been 'found out' :thinking:
The only relevance I see to you throwing out this smokescreen... is that you somehow hope it would distract from the fact that you either deliberately introduced a red-herring into the fray when you couldn't come up with a good counter to my point about Sunderland v. TnT... or you're genuinely stupid enough to actually believe that you had a point by mentioning Villa and ManU.
Of course TnT would have more to do with his development than Sunderland, he's been eligible to play for TnT for 36 years and at Sunderland for less than 2 !!
...and for that reason from an entirely objective standpoint Dwight owes more to TnT than to Sunderland. Thereby refuting your non-argument that Sunderland pays his salary therefore he should defer to their wishes. Thank you for helping me make my point. Parting gifts at the door.
You're really a level headed individual, with chips on both ur shoulders!
Why thank you... I prefer to wear my chips on my shoulders, rather than between my ears.
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 11:26:07 AM
One has to wonder If Sunderland knew Dwighty still had ambitions of playing international football, would they be willing to give him this new contract. Remember folks when you spending your money you need to know what you are paying for, At his age is it true that Dwight would not be as effective playing for Sunderland, if he chose get involve in a rigorous WCQ program
finalmente an objective post
Post by: theworm2345 on July 20, 2008, 11:37:01 AM
Of course if it was a Brit he would have neva open his yap so is 4 DY 2 come play 4 we and tell Keane go come up wit a strategy when I and Carlos in d RWBYou do know that Keane is Irish, right?
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 11:37:57 AM
One has to wonder If Sunderland knew Dwighty still had ambitions of playing international football, would they be willing to give him this new contract. Remember folks when you spending your money you need to know what you are paying for, At his age is it true that Dwight would not be as effective playing for Sunderland, if he chose get involve in a rigorous WCQ program
If Sunderland harbored any such concerns then they simply could have written disincentives into the contract for him returning to international football... or even better, have a cancellation clause in place conditioned on his return to international duty. So it's either they considered the possibility and decided it was worth the risk... or they failed to consider it and didn't do their due diligence, in which case it's their ass to catch.
Post by: Sando prince on July 20, 2008, 11:38:39 AM
Of course if it was a Brit he would have neva open his yap so is 4 DY 2 come play 4 we and tell Keane go come up wit a strategy when I and Carlos in d RWBYou do know that Keane is Irish, right?
we know he is Irish..you missing the point
Post by: Agent Jack Bauer on July 20, 2008, 11:39:07 AM
Post by: dumpalewie on July 20, 2008, 11:43:57 AM
I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.Your statement presumes that Sunderland "Granted" Dwight an extension!
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
Dwight does not evoke any sentiment among Sunderland fans and I don't see Keane being a sentimental guy. Therefore, maybe it is actually the other way around, i.e. Dwight "agreed" to a one year extension as he is expected to make a contribution to the club. Whether it is as a player, coach or in combination doesn't matter. What matter is he has value and therefore leverage.
You guys sometimes like to talk about players like they should feel honored to get a contract. Like someone is granting them a favor. That totally devalues their talent and the work they put in daily to get to a level that someone wants to pay them.
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 11:51:49 AM
I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.Your statement presumes that Sunderland "Granted" Dwight an extension!
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
Dwight does not evoke any sentiment among Sunderland fans and I don't see Keane being a sentimental guy. Therefore, maybe it is actually the other way around, i.e. Dwight "agreed" to a one year extension as he is expected to make a contribution to the club. Whether it is as a player, coach or in combination doesn't matter. What matter is he has value and therefore leverage.
You guys sometimes like to talk about players like they should feel honored to get a contract. Like someone is granting them a favor. That totally devalues their talent and the work they put in daily to get to a level that someone wants to pay them.
At 36 going on 37 years old, any player, regardless of nationality or reputation vying for an outfield position, in one of the fastest leagues in the world, should feel blessed to get a contract with an EPL team.
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 12:09:42 PM
If dey sign DY because he was not goinn 2 play 4 oui then try 4 breech of contract
Post by: scarface on July 20, 2008, 12:19:05 PM
Hold Up. All yuh reading the same article that I read ?
When asked whether Yorkie would be returning to Int'l duty; Keane said No.
Fair Enough. Why ? Cuz as far as he knows Yorkie was retired, however makes ' guest appearances' much like the one against England, where AGAIN he said it was a ONE OFF and that he WOULD NOT be looking to be part of the WC 2012 campaign.
So as far as Keane knows, Yorkie is still retired from Int'l football and the only reports he getting of him coming out of retirement again are through the media.
So correctly, he says he has to sit down with his player to discuss the situation. The only opinionated comment he added was that he 'hoped' he would remain retired. It's no command or riot act, only a wish.
I find ppl on this forum tend to get a bit partial when it comes to foreigners talking about our players, when the issue would be handled similarly with any other player, given the temperament of the Sunderland manager
i eh mean to jump in allyuh argument but.....
u holding yuh own special WC awa?
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 12:20:55 PM
Post by: scarface on July 20, 2008, 12:24:32 PM
Post by: theworm2345 on July 20, 2008, 12:48:38 PM
Yes I know he is Ih but d odds dat dem Irish qualifyin eh likely thus d Brit comment.Ireland will be in South Africa in 2010. Now that we have a Champions League winning manager instead of a guy who has never managed a single match in his life (Staunton) the sky is the limit.
If dey sign DY because he was not goinn 2 play 4 oui then try 4 breech of contract
Post by: TTR- 78 Batch on July 20, 2008, 01:33:27 PM
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If Sunderland harbored any such concerns then they simply could have written disincentives into the contract for him returning to international football... or even better, have a cancellation clause in place conditioned on his return to international duty. So it's either they considered the possibility and decided it was worth the risk... or they failed to consider it and didn't do their due diligence, in which case it's their ass to catch.
Point well taken Bake N Shark, but use yuh experience and tell me if it come to a serious confrontation who will be the looser. Remember York will be fighting hard for a regular spot on that team, what if kean decides he can't handle both club and country and he just leave York off the team. Also remember we can't possibly put everything on a contract, and LOYALTY IS A TWO WAY STREET. give me yuh views on this without cussing meh
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 02:33:31 PM
QuoteIf Sunderland harbored any such concerns then they simply could have written disincentives into the contract for him returning to international football... or even better, have a cancellation clause in place conditioned on his return to international duty. So it's either they considered the possibility and decided it was worth the risk... or they failed to consider it and didn't do their due diligence, in which case it's their ass to catch.
Point well taken Bake N Shark, but use yuh experience and tell me if it come to a serious confrontation who will be the looser. Remember York will be fighting hard for a regular spot on that team, what if kean decides he can't handle both club and country and he just leave York off the team. Also remember we can't possibly put everything on a contract, and LOYALTY IS A TWO WAY STREET. give me yuh views on this without cussing meh
Lol.. contrary to whatever perception you have, I doh just rail off and start cussing for no good reason :D
Well Dwight would be the loser if he's benched or dropped. He won't be playing club football unless they loan him out or something. But at the end of the day he'll still have his guaranteed contract in hand and they'll still be obligated to pay him. As I said very early on, Keane's priorities are rightly with the club and not with the player...he's on the management side of things now. My criticism of him is that he has a disturbing fondness for negotiating in the press... he uses the press as though wielding a sword against whomever the object of his tirade is. All he had to say that Dwight's announcement is a bit concerning to him, but he'll discuss it with the player.
To say that Yorke "keeps playing in these friendlies" is to imply that Yorke's focus and priorities aren't where they should be. When you look at the record this is really tantamount to slander, b/c unless I'm mistaken Yorke hasn't played in any games since the blacklist thing came down...which is to say that the England friendly was the first match he's played for TnT since joining Sunderland. Now I'm just going off of memory here, so if he played other matches then I stand corrected in advance. But that being the case...what is Keane's beef? What 'friendlies' are he talking about? Yorke played in one friendly, and has now offered his services for the qualification campaign. To essentially go in the press and disparage him for that...I just don't see the logic in it. But of course, Keane being the blowhard that he is, we've really come to expect no less.
Post by: g on July 20, 2008, 02:42:33 PM
Keane can decide at any time whether Yorke is fit to play for Sunderland based on his evaluation....... That is his RIGHT
Post by: FLi ! on July 20, 2008, 02:49:22 PM
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Lol.. contrary to whatever perception you have, I doh just rail off and start cussing for no good reason :D
All he had to say that Dwight's announcement is a bit concerning to him, but he'll discuss it with the player.
To essentially go in the press and disparage him for that...I just don't see the logic in it.
Show me where in that article Keane 'disparage' Yorke.
Keane said, to his knowledge, Yorkie was retired, by his own volition, but that he will sit down and discuss the situation with him in the next few days.
You reading something into nothing, but as you say of Keane, we've come to expect nothing less
Post by: Bakes on July 20, 2008, 02:56:23 PM
Show me where in that article Keane 'disparage' Yorke.
Keane said, to his knowledge, Yorkie was retired, by his own volition, but that he will sit down and discuss the situation with him in the next few days.
You reading something into nothing, but as you say of Keane, we've come to expect nothing less
I believe I said he "essentially" disparaged him in the press...it wasn't just throw-away usage of the word. To me the implicit questioning of his priorities is tantamount to slander as I said. I'll gladly retract "disparage" and substitute 'rebuke' in it's stead, if that'll make it better for you.
If you still disagree then according to 'g', that is your right.
Post by: kev on July 20, 2008, 04:29:53 PM
RK tends to speak what he is thinking rather than thinking about what he is saying, which makes a refreshing change and headlines but not necessarily the most diplomatic. I noticed on the Ronaldo thread taht he got slated for putting his 2 cents in, the fact is if he is asked a question in the press conference he answers it 99 times out of 100. Nearly every manager was asked about Blatter's comments, he answered the way he thinks no more no less.
I can't see what all the fuss is about to be frank, it was obvious that a deal was done between T&T and the club over the England match after the previous fiasco. RK gave Dwight another year despite the rather unfortunate way his comments were reported about the deal in Australia falling through. People seemed to have forgot that Dwight and Roy are friends similar to the comment last season about him being too old to mess about with the youths when he injured himself. Roy was or is still under the impression he has retired from international duty, it may of been in the press but he has been away doing his coaching stuff and didn't return from holiday until late last week, so he may not of even seen the press. I just think its a lot of fuss about nothing.
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 05:06:19 PM
Post by: giggsy11 on July 20, 2008, 05:11:32 PM
U cyah compare Lara and Shaka wit Yorke. Dem fellas have a life plan Yorke eh have none
Have more kids with a few more women.
Post by: weary1969 on July 20, 2008, 05:29:08 PM
Post by: superoli on July 21, 2008, 03:43:58 AM
great idea......... except that it's illegal in the EU
Post by: Bakes on July 21, 2008, 03:56:40 AM
"If Sunderland harbored any such concerns then they simply could have written disincentives into the contract for him returning to international football... or even better, have a cancellation clause in place conditioned on his return to international duty. So it's either they considered the possibility and decided it was worth the risk... or they failed to consider it and didn't do their due diligence, in which case it's their ass to catch."
great idea......... except that it's illegal in the EU
Really? Elaborate...or provide a link if you have it.
I'd be really surprised if he EU has any say in the matter... and can think of a number of legal ways around any such laws. But I'm real curious about that...I don't really think that clubs should in any way limit a players international options, so would be a good thing if it does exist.
Post by: superoli on July 21, 2008, 04:24:12 AM
Post by: FLi ! on July 21, 2008, 04:51:37 AM
Don’t play for Soca Warriors
(Newsday)
ENGLISH Premiership club Sunderland FC manager Roy Keane has warned the club’s veteran midfielder Dwight Yorke not to come out of international retirement to play in World Cup 2010 qualifiers for the Soca Warriors.
Yorke recently indicated he will be resuming international duty to help the struggling Warriors in their qualifying bid for the 2010 World Cup finals. The TT Football Federation (TTFF) officially announced the midfielder’s return on July 10, much to the delight of local football fans who have bemoaned the lack of an influential presence in the midfield since the retirement of Yorke and Russel Latapy after the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany.
News of Yorke’s intention to play for the Warriors, has not been welcomed by Keane however,who is already missing the services of TT and Sunderland FC striker Kenwyne Jones, who suffered a knee ligament injury in TT’s 3-0 loss to England in an international friendly on June 1, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Yorke made a guest appearance in that match as a final farewell to his fans in TT. Keane stated that he is not enthusiastic of his prized possessions donning national colours and is keen to stamp out any thought of Yorke doing such.
The Sunderland manager is quoted as saying that Yorke will not represent his country contrary to earlier reports. “No, he won’t be (playing for TT) although I know he bloody played a few weeks ago. He keeps making these guest appearances,” Keane said.
“Maybe if he’s not playing many games for us there’s a chance of him going to play for them and I wouldn’t be so critical. I think Yorkie retired after the 2006 World Cup. It was Yorkie’s decision to retire and hopefully he will stick with it. I’ll discuss it with him in the next few days,” Keane said.
TTFF Special Advisor and FIFA vice-president Jack Warner yesterday said Yorke is critical to the Warriors’ chances of qualifying for the World Cup Finals to be held in South Africa and charged that if Yorke was not from an African country, he would not have to choose between club and country.
TTFF president Oliver Camps was also critical of the Sunderland FC manager’s stance and was adamant that the 2006 TT Footballer of the Year will be playing for his country. Camps revealed that his organisation will be meeting this week to discuss the issue but made it clear the Tobago-born football star has a major role to play in TT’s 2010 hopes.
“We expect him to be playing. He is a very important player for us and if he wants to play for his country then he should be allowed to do so,” Camps arged.
Keane’s statements comes less than a month after FIFA president Sepp Blatter accused football clubs of practising “modern slavery”. Yorke, a former Manchester United player has had a history of not being given permission to represent his country with the TTFF and Manchester
United manager, Alex Ferguson being at loggerheads on numerous occasions in the past. In September 2006, Keane advised Yorke to miss two friendly internationals against Nicaragua and Panama respectively so as to concentrate on his club career and settle into the team.
Yorke has been capped 59 official times for TT scoring 26 goals, but has played over 100 games which were not recognised as international friendlies. This is Yorke’s second return from retirement after he and strike partner Latapy bowed out from the international arena on
June 28, 2001 after a dispute with then coach Rene Simoes.
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Post by: FLi ! on July 21, 2008, 04:56:32 AM
any employment contract in the EU falls under EU legislation and any limitation as specfied would fall under the Bosman ruling (while not specific to this scenario it has been used as a catch all). i will have to have a dig up to get the links but a few years ago a club did try a very similar thing with an African player going to the African Cup ?(write it in his contract) and it did not even reach court because they quickly realised they would lose.
You won't even have to look towards Europe at first instance Oli. All UK legislation is meant to be compatible with European precedent.
The Unfair Contracts Terms Act (UCTA) would deal simply which such a clause as being unreasonable in a contract.
Post by: dumpalewie on July 21, 2008, 05:41:06 AM
He should feel blessed that his body is strong enough to hold up to the challenge. In fact, Sunderland should feel blessed for the same reason.I ain't really see anything wrong with what Keane has intimated.Your statement presumes that Sunderland "Granted" Dwight an extension!
Objectively speaking, without bias, it's Sunderland who paying is wages. Many players retire from int'l football citing concentrating on club football as a major reason and even those that don't, create a legitimate expectation in their club's mind that that would be a result.
Clubs then might start to make more concrete plans around that player and we don't even know if that was the basis upon which Sunderland granted (a rather generous IMO) one year extension to Dwight.
These clubs need certainty with respect to their players commitments over a season.
Yes, players are allowed to play for their national teams and that is always paramount, but when you have a man choosing selective retirement, coming out when he pleases, it does create uncertainty for a club planning for their season.
Dwight does not evoke any sentiment among Sunderland fans and I don't see Keane being a sentimental guy. Therefore, maybe it is actually the other way around, i.e. Dwight "agreed" to a one year extension as he is expected to make a contribution to the club. Whether it is as a player, coach or in combination doesn't matter. What matter is he has value and therefore leverage.
You guys sometimes like to talk about players like they should feel honored to get a contract. Like someone is granting them a favor. That totally devalues their talent and the work they put in daily to get to a level that someone wants to pay them.
At 36 going on 37 years old, any player, regardless of nationality or reputation vying for an outfield position, in one of the fastest leagues in the world, should feel blessed to get a contract with an EPL team.
The fact is he earned his contract and this was not a benevolent grant.
Maybe if you had some valuable talent you might understand instead of just belittling Yorke's value.
Post by: FLi ! on July 21, 2008, 06:02:00 AM
dumpalewie, i don't know why you taking it personal, unless you're related to Dwight or something.
I really don't understand how I've 'belittled' dwight's value and think you're letting bias cloud an objective analysis of the situation.
Any objective and reasonable person understands you're not at your best at 36 and 37......even Arsene Wenger, who does not offer more than a year contract on players over aged 30 and sometimes not even making such an offer. Even with then 37 year old Lehmann, he insisted on this policy, when its understood that goalkeepers can play on for longer, because they don't need to be running around as much as an outfield player.
Let's even bring it down to Sunderland level. Their goal scoring legend Kevin Phillips at 34 today and still scoring goals, in fact being the championship's second top goal scorer, scoring 24 goals from 30 starts in helping them to get promoted and winning their player of the year award, had trouble getting more than a year's contract at West Brom! He opted to drop down to the championship to take a 2 year contract with their Birmingham rivals Birmingham City.
So taking everything into perspective, I not belittled anyone's talent brethen, but forget who the man is and look at it objectively speaking; he is fortunate to get that year in the EPL.
Maybe if you had some valuable talent you might understand instead of just belittling Yorke's value.
We don't really know each other, so i'll leave that statement alone
Post by: spideybuff on July 21, 2008, 06:21:10 AM
But that is what makes the media their money i guess...getting people worked up into a frenzy. How about we wait until after Yorke and Keane sit down and talk and then hear what RK say>?
BTW, wasn't Yorke in Trinidad last week watching the football game? Didn't Sunderland pre-season start?
Post by: SLIM on July 21, 2008, 06:50:26 AM
Whey...this thread real grow based on propoganda. All Keane say is he has to talk to Yorkie because he didn't think it is a good idea. That doesn't sound the same to me as him saying he will not allow Yorke to come out of retirement...
But that is what makes the media their money i guess...getting people worked up into a frenzy. How about we wait until after Yorke and Keane sit down and talk and then hear what RK say>?
BTW, wasn't Yorke in Trinidad last week watching the football game? Didn't Sunderland pre-season start?
Ah doh no what is the big deal about Dwight in no. Ah no many people said this before, Latapy at his more advance age will add more to T&T side than Dwight, Dem fellas don't really need Dwight. But ah go tell allyuh something many of allyuh doh like to hear. If Jack Warner want Dwight to play he will definitely play for T&T, end of story. Ah no allyuh kar bash JW for that.
SLIM
"If you not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Post by: Giggsy's Chestwig on July 21, 2008, 08:07:18 AM
Somebody need to hit Roy Keane and hard cuff behind he head and shut him up. Bring by Patrick Vieri as he was de only man during his Arsenal days who had Keane under manners.
:rotfl:
You didn't see Patrick running away from the 'See you out there' cries from Keano in '05?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwcpFXOsrY8
0:44
Post by: Giggsy's Chestwig on July 21, 2008, 08:10:51 AM
Not being funny lads but I have said it before, you need to be very careful when you read any RK quotes. Half the time it is obvious on camera a lot of what is said is "tongue in cheek".
RK tends to speak what he is thinking rather than thinking about what he is saying, which makes a refreshing change and headlines but not necessarily the most diplomatic. I noticed on the Ronaldo thread taht he got slated for putting his 2 cents in, the fact is if he is asked a question in the press conference he answers it 99 times out of 100. Nearly every manager was asked about Blatter's comments, he answered the way he thinks no more no less.
I can't see what all the fuss is about to be frank, it was obvious that a deal was done between T&T and the club over the England match after the previous fiasco. RK gave Dwight another year despite the rather unfortunate way his comments were reported about the deal in Australia falling through. People seemed to have forgot that Dwight and Roy are friends similar to the comment last season about him being too old to mess about with the youths when he injured himself. Roy was or is still under the impression he has retired from international duty, it may of been in the press but he has been away doing his coaching stuff and didn't return from holiday until late last week, so he may not of even seen the press. I just think its a lot of fuss about nothing.
Tongue in cheek, doesn't come across well when its in print.
A lot of people fail to realise that.
Post by: weary1969 on July 21, 2008, 08:29:59 AM
Post by: supporter on July 21, 2008, 08:44:53 AM
But it's blatantly clear that's exactly what he doing. Choosing, which teams he wants to play against, when he wants to join up with the team.What's laughable are the shortcomings in your intellect as demonstrated by this foolish and simplistic misinterpretation of my point. At NO POINT did I say that Trinidad and Tobago was responsible for Dwight Yorke being where he is. Once you put down whatever crack pipe yuh smoking and the fog clears go back and read and see where you could find me saying that. What I DID say was that TnT had MORE to do with him being the player he is than SUNDERLAND has. The comparison was deliberately limited to curren club, vs. country... of THOSE TWO, to whom does he owe the most?
Oh really... so what's his motivation this time? Unless it is your assertion that Yorke has chosen to come out of retirement so that he could play against the likes of Guatemala then your argument falls apart. If "selective retirement" was his purpose then why would he come back now at the start of qualification and not wait until later on against 'better' competition, and when the path to SA 2010 might be clearer in focus?
And as for political reasons, you think Yorke is the first int'l player to retire for political reasons? STEUPS pls. And he ain't the first Trini either to retire for political reasons. Latas retired with dwight in that same campaign, came back for the 2006 campaign, retired after that in a fitting game at the HSL and we haven't heard a peep from him again with respect to any coming out of retirement.
Shaka retired again for political reasons in the 90s, came back, retired after WC Germany, had his nice retirement game and that's it as well, no speculation as to will I, won't I. punto final.
And your mentioning Shaka and Latas is supposed to say what... that whatever they do Yorke should do as well? This is so patently stupid... but I will indulge you. First off, no one even insinuated that Yorke was the only player to retire due to politics. In fact the very fact that you so triumphantly point out that others have done it before actually makes my point... that he retired prematurely. He clearly still had a lot of football left in him. Whether Shaka or Latas choose to retire and stay retire is entirely immaterial. Shaka retired not just from international football... in case you missed it... but from football period, citing a desire to be closer to his family. Latas has decided to retire from international football for reasons I'm not privy to...but it's worth noting that he's 40-years old and aware of his apparently diminishing abilities.
I find your second comment laughable; although Sunderland might not have had a lot to do with his progress as a player; arriving at the stadium of light in his waning years, surely the vast majority of credit for Dwight Yorke's success as a player has to be given to Aston Villa and Manchester United, not Trinidad and Tobago
Your tangential mutterings about Aston Villa and ManU is relevant for reasons known only to yourself.
You know what's funny about ALL your posts. Anytime you're challenged or 'found out' on this forum, you always bring up some point about someone's intellectual shortcomings, which says a lot about yours.
Of course TnT would have more to do with his development than Sunderland, he's been eligible to play for TnT for 36 years and at Sunderland for less than 2 !!
You're really a level headed individual, with chips on both ur shoulders!
Fli, whats funny is when hes 'found out' he will try to extrapolate the literal shit out of the most irrelevant part of the post. Dont worry with him, hes an overly-sensitive, insecure moron.
Post by: kev on July 21, 2008, 08:45:17 AM
It seems to be getting silly agian, RK has said he will have to talk to DY about it, nothing about not allowing him to etc, but there we go another quote from T&TFA saying he should be allowed to play, probably in response to a reporter misquoting RK with he is not going to allow DY to play or something similar.
I just don't really understand why you are getting yourselves all worked up about a non issue. If dwight wants to paly he will play, if not he won't, tbh if we buy a new midfield Dwights sunderland appearances are likely to be limited anyway unless we don't buy anyone or get a lot of injuries. Dwight's done a good job for Sunderland but I don't really want to see him as a first choice come the start of the season, along with a few others aswell.
Post by: WARRIORKING on July 21, 2008, 10:00:54 AM
Post by: Bakes on July 21, 2008, 10:22:18 AM
any employment contract in the EU falls under EU legislation and any limitation as specfied would fall under the Bosman ruling (while not specific to this scenario it has been used as a catch all). i will have to have a dig up to get the links but a few years ago a club did try a very similar thing with an African player going to the African Cup ?(write it in his contract) and it did not even reach court because they quickly realised they would lose.
Oli, I don't think the Bosman Ruling would be applicable here since this isn't about restricting labor movement within the EU...this is really more about contractual terms and their legal enforceability. FLi is on the right track but even so I don't think Yorke would prevail under that theory.
You won't even have to look towards Europe at first instance Oli. All UK legislation is meant to be compatible with European precedent.
The Unfair Contracts Terms Act (UCTA) would deal simply which such a clause as being unreasonable in a contract.
The standard for relief under the UCTA is one of reasonableness, and on the face of the terms there is nothing at all unreasonable about a limitation on his ability to play internationally and any skilled solicitor worth his salt should be able to successfully argue such. Yorke would have a devil of a time signing the contract then turning around and arguing that the terms are unreasonable:
The strength of the parties in negotiating were even.
Yorke was aware of the term (would be Sunderland's argument
Yorke was not induced into the term...and had no opportunity to accept a similar contract that did not include the term (per your own argument)
There is no restriction of liability
The ability to perform for both club and country is a luxury and not a right and by a club insisting on one over the other...especially where the ONE is his livelihood. I certainly don't see the issue being peremptorily addressed as you assert.
But anyways...we're arguing hypotheticals.
Post by: Bakes on July 21, 2008, 10:33:03 AM
Fli, whats funny is when hes 'found out' he will try to extrapolate the literal shit out of the most irrelevant part of the post. Dont worry with him, hes an overly-sensitive, insecure moron.
What's funny is how desperately you're grabbing at ah next man nuts trying hard to get in the fan club. Instead ah adding to the discussion yuh standing from de sidelines and trying tuh throw talk like some kinda tie-head market woman. Two years later and yuh still rubbing de bruise on yuh feelings...tsk tsk
Post by: Bakes on July 21, 2008, 10:35:06 AM
to tell yuh de truth alluy who supporting yorke on this is full of shit cause most of these guys who playing football are playing to land a big contract now u a man getting sign to a nice contract to kick ball and getting paid able to take ccare of family u think i goint o fight down international duty if my club have a problem with it i staying loyal to who paying me and presenting me with the opportunity to take care of my family and when u play for your country u have to go to court to get a bonus that u earned so i love trini i would want to play for them to but i wouldn't go out my way to please jack and all those selfish dogs. I GONE
Clearly you don't understand the issue that's being discussed. This isn't about WHETHER Dwight should put country over club and if that's smart or not...this is about his rights (as protected by FIFA by-laws) to play for country AND club.
Post by: Giggsy's Chestwig on July 21, 2008, 12:10:31 PM
Theres not a manager on the planet that can deny a player the right to represent their country, Keane knows that.
He was a player himself, lets not forget that.
Post by: pardners on July 21, 2008, 01:42:07 PM
Yuh know how the conversation would go...
RK - "Whappen boy Yorkie, how yuh could go back and play for that shit side now ?"
DY- "Boy, dem is mih peeps, ah just want to see them inside the Hex and I go be good."
RK - "But why de arse yuh didn't say something before I sign yuh?"
DY - "Well ah didn't know, is only after they get dey arse wash from Bermuda, ah say nah, ah hadda do something for mih peeps."
RK - "Well the only frigging reason I give yuh a next year contract is because I thought yuh did really and truly retire and woulda focus on the club, other wise yuh coulda HYMC."
DY - "Well hard luck, but I done sign arready. If yuh doh like it talk to the union."
RK - "Alright breds, but yuh better get a nice 4 inch piece ah sponge from Vicmol on Coffee St in Sando, because I want yuh to be real comfortable when yuh spending the season on the bench."
Post by: weary1969 on July 21, 2008, 01:53:48 PM
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Post by: Dutty on July 21, 2008, 05:54:32 PM
Lawd !! :D look how allyuh raise fantastic blood pressure dis evenin self
Post by: dumpalewie on July 21, 2008, 06:30:12 PM
oh dear,Actually, my grouse is not about Dwight in particular.
dumpalewie, i don't know why you taking it personal, unless you're related to Dwight or something.
I really don't understand how I've 'belittled' dwight's value and think you're letting bias cloud an objective analysis of the situation.
Any objective and reasonable person understands you're not at your best at 36 and 37......even Arsene Wenger, who does not offer more than a year contract on players over aged 30 and sometimes not even making such an offer. Even with then 37 year old Lehmann, he insisted on this policy, when its understood that goalkeepers can play on for longer, because they don't need to be running around as much as an outfield player.
Let's even bring it down to Sunderland level. Their goal scoring legend Kevin Phillips at 34 today and still scoring goals, in fact being the championship's second top goal scorer, scoring 24 goals from 30 starts in helping them to get promoted and winning their player of the year award, had trouble getting more than a year's contract at West Brom! He opted to drop down to the championship to take a 2 year contract with their Birmingham rivals Birmingham City.
So taking everything into perspective, I not belittled anyone's talent brethen, but forget who the man is and look at it objectively speaking; he is fortunate to get that year in the EPL.
Maybe if you had some valuable talent you might understand instead of just belittling Yorke's value.
We don't really know each other, so i'll leave that statement alone
Your statement about 1yr contracts misses the point. The issue is one of value to a team. Wegner has a policy for 30+ players. However, that didn't prevent him from offering a contract to Bergkamp every year. When, it wasn't worth it to them they let him know and he retired. The point being, age is just a number as long as you have something to offer. You may not get a long term deal, but you'll get a deal if you are worth it.
I just think that many on here are quick to devalue players like the team granted them a favor. As far as I see it, it's all a business and players get what the teams value them at. Do you feel honored that you have your job? Or, do you feel like your company is lucky have you?
Point is. They want him at least as much as he wants to be there!
Post by: theworm2345 on July 21, 2008, 06:35:45 PM
Theres not a manager on the planet that can deny a player the right to represent their country, Keane knows that.Dont be so sure, if a man will walk out right before the World Cup, how much an international football mean to him?
Post by: dumpalewie on July 21, 2008, 07:00:08 PM
Too much cacahole with dey own life to deal with want to say what Yorke should do or not do. Allyuh was present in negotiations? How allyuh know that Keane HELP out Yorke by giving him this contract? How is not that Yorke help out Keane by signing? Allyuh must be careful when trying to judge man who do things allyuh never do, and start running allyuh mouth. Weeeey, ah man even say Yorke have no life plan after football, and a couple man agree with him. So Yorke have to e-mail allyuh he life plan? Yorke make more money than Shaka and Latas put together, that he do even need to find a wuk. Yet, some man who ah sure must be wukking hard hard to pay de bills and drive a lil nice car want to imps de man. Ah still want to know though, Yorke know allyuh facking life plan?Thank You!!!
Post by: Bakes on July 21, 2008, 07:20:08 PM
Theres not a manager on the planet that can deny a player the right to represent their country, Keane knows that.Dont be so sure, if a man will walk out right before the World Cup, how much an international football mean to him?
I think he means "no manager can stand between a player and his right to play for his country"...of course some may try.
Post by: Sando prince on July 21, 2008, 07:29:03 PM
Too much cacahole with dey own life to deal with want to say what Yorke should do or not do. Allyuh was present in negotiations? How allyuh know that Keane HELP out Yorke by giving him this contract? How is not that Yorke help out Keane by signing? Allyuh must be careful when trying to judge man who do things allyuh never do, and start running allyuh mouth. Weeeey, ah man even say Yorke have no life plan after football, and a couple man agree with him. So Yorke have to e-mail allyuh he life plan? Yorke make more money than Shaka and Latas put together, that he do even need to find a wuk. Yet, some man who ah sure must be wukking hard hard to pay de bills and drive a lil nice car want to imps de man. Ah still want to know though, Yorke know allyuh facking life plan?[/size]
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Post by: TrinInfinite on July 22, 2008, 07:52:47 AM
The fact is Maturana will probably have Yorke riding pine behind Cupid and Forbes anyway so the comeback ent go last long regardless
thank god we have whitley, leon, bleeder still as holding mids, bc if yorke was we only viable option we was done oui lol
God is de BOSS....
Post by: Sam on June 25, 2009, 04:52:25 AM
Ireland Online.
Katie Price has met for riding lessons with Andrew Gould, the dressage coach whose relationship with the glamour model came under the spotlight when she split from Peter Andre.
The glamour model saddled up for a private lesson yesterday with married Gould - who was photographed flirting with Price just days before Andre walked out on her five weeks ago.
Price - who returned from a wild week of partying in Ibiza on Tuesday - met Gould at his stables in West Sussex for the lesson before they went to a nearby pub for lunch.
Gould, 28, has always strenuously denied allegations he and Price are romantically involved.
A source said: "Andrew has weathered the storm over these allegations. I suppose they felt it was OK to be together in public again. They're good friends."
Male model Anthony Lowther, who was linked to Katie during her time in Ibiza, has claimed she will soon return to the Spanish island to visit him.
He said: "We're well suited."
Meanwhile Andre returned to the UK yesterday with the three children the couple raise Harvey, seven, Junior, four, and 23-month-old Princess Tiaamii, after a holiday in Cyprus.
Harvey's biological dad, soccer player Dwight Yorke, has been urged to apply for custody of his son following Price's wild partying.
Yorke's brother Gary is quoted by Britain's Daily Star newspaper as saying: "Our mother is putting pressure on Dwight to take action. Dwight is concerned about Harvey and talks about him all the time.
"I can't say what Dwight is going to do, but our mum insists Dwight take action and soon."
Price and Andre are expected to start divorce proceedings soon.
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Post by: Tallman on February 24, 2011, 07:07:17 AM
By Rob Jones (evertonfc.com)
Dwight Yorke is widely regarded as one of the finest strikers to grace the Premier League.
But the former Manchester United and Aston Villa frontman is unlikely to look back too fondly on the last of his 123 top-flight goals.
Yorke was playing for Saturday's opponents Sunderland when he scored that goal – at Goodison Park - but unfortunately for him and the Black Cats it came in a crushing 7-1 defeat.
The Blues were irresistible that day with Yakubu and Tim Cahill running amok in a victory that stands alongside the 1996 demolition of Southampton as their most emphatic Premier League triumph.
And Yorke, now 39-years-old and a regular television pundit, says the result reflected a gulf in class between the sides on that particular day.
"It's my heaviest defeat as a footballer in my entire career, it was one that was a wake-up call for Sunderland." Yorke told evertonfc.com.
"Even though I scored in that game, that was a dismal performance from Sunderland and we didn't play well on the day.
"Everton played well and sometimes you have to give credit to the opposition.”
Yorke's goal that day made it 3-1 just before half time, and the former Trinidad and Tobago international thought he had given Sunderland a route back into the match.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane saw things differently, however, and Yorke was substituted at half-time, and the hosts went on to score another four in the second half.
"Clearly he had a motive that said I wasn't doing my job, when I came off the score was 3-1 and I'd scored at a vital time," explained Yorke.
"You think to yourself maybe 3-1 is not so bad going into the break and I would have gained a lot of confidence from it, but he didn't see it like that and we went on to lose 7-1. Maybe sometimes the manager doesn't always get it right!"
He added: "We made some schoolboy errors and Sunderland at that time were really down on confidence and really struggling in the league, we contributed to Everton scoring all those goals.
"I have fond memories of my footballing career but that has got to go down as one of the biggest disappointments."
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Post by: Tallman on April 16, 2012, 08:53:15 AM
news.uk.msn.com
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was the pundit for Man Utd v Aston Villa game on Sky but did not win many fans.
Yorke was called in to join the team of Ray Wilkins and Ron Atkinson, and Twitter was soon alight with his quotes.
Bias seems to be the main accusation, along with bad clothes.
Typical quotes on Twitter were: 'Dwight Yorke once again confirming that as far as pundits go there are non worse. Hasn't even got the conviction to be honest!'
'There was NO POINT in asking Dwight Yorke what he thought. He is so biased.'
'Dwight Yorke thinks it was a penalty? Surprise, surprise. Clark must have had a grenade in his boot which went off when Young stood on it.'
'Villa/Utd on Sky can mean only 1 thing. More expert opinion & insight from professional muppet and personality transplant Dwight Yorke'
'It's a huge um, a huge um, sort of thing Paul Scholes coming back.' Dwight Yorke's one of my favourite ever players, but his analysis poor.'
Post by: Rastaman on April 16, 2012, 08:58:22 AM
Post by: kicker on April 16, 2012, 09:29:05 AM
Those sound like bitter Villa supporters....remember they never forgave him for leaving them and going to ManU..... same with Ashley Young, who was again influential in the out come.
Not to mention, he doesn't come off like the sharpest tool in the shed either...just to be fair.
Post by: lefty on April 16, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
Those sound like bitter Villa supporters....remember they never forgave him for leaving them and going to ManU..... same with Ashley Young, who was again influential in the out come.
yeah but leave the fact that he's a countryman aside...........Yorke is pretty damn bad analyst......and bias is something very hard to hide.
Post by: elan on April 16, 2012, 09:32:18 AM
Those sound like bitter Villa supporters....remember they never forgave him for leaving them and going to ManU..... same with Ashley Young, who was again influential in the out come.
yeah but leave the fact that he's a countryman aside...........Yorke is pretty damn bad analyst......and bias is something very hard to hide.
Then he should work with the ESPN crew.
Post by: Observer on April 16, 2012, 12:23:01 PM
that is reserved for foreigners ::)
Post by: boss on April 16, 2012, 01:22:01 PM
Yorke was called in to join the team of Ray Wilkins and Ron Atkinson, and Twitter was soon alight with his quotes.
This is the real news here
Post by: Rastaman on April 16, 2012, 02:01:26 PM
Ent !!!! was waiting for someone to notice.Yorke was called in to join the team of Ray Wilkins and Ron Atkinson, and Twitter was soon alight with his quotes.
This is the real news here
Post by: Tallman on July 02, 2012, 07:05:20 AM
By Gemma Thompson (manutd.com)
Ahead of United’s DHL pre-season tour, former striker Dwight Yorke recalls his pre-season memories and has some words of advice for the club's new boys…
What are your overriding memories of pre-season?
For me, pre-season is about getting back into the swing of things after your holidays and getting yourself well prepared for the new season. It’s good to see the lads again and meet any new players we’ve signed and just generally refocus your efforts on your fitness and getting that competitive edge back.
What’s the best thing about pre-season if there is one?
[Laughs] There’s not a lot that’s good about pre-season! After relaxing on your holidays it’s about hard work. All the lads know that you have to focus on getting fit and pushing yourself so you’re in good shape mentally and physically in order to make sure you’re in that starting XI for the first game of the season.
Is it one of the most important times of the year for a player?
Absolutely. It gives you that base to build on for the rest of the season. You’ve had four or five weeks away having a good rest and when you come back you know you have to get yourself back into peak physical condition as soon as possible. You want to be in the gaffer’s starting XI for the first game – that’s the one thing you look forward to when you come back, that competitiveness with the other lads for a place in the team.
You went on several pre-season tours with United – it must be quite an experience to witness the passion of fans around the world?
Definitely. It just shows you how big this club is. The team are heading to South Africa, China and Scandinavia this year and it’ll be a great opportunity for the fans in those places who don’t have the opportunity to get to Old Trafford very often to see the team in action both in training and matches. Some fans will also get the chance to interact with the players and maybe get a few autographs and photos which will be a great experience for them.
You know what it’s like to move to Old Trafford – what advice would you give to Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell?
The best advice I can give them is to not get caught up in the fact they’re playing for Manchester United, but just to go out there and express themselves and do their best for the team. There is a reason they are both at the club – the manager has seen their talent and believes they are good enough for Manchester United and will bring something different to the team. Both players need to believe that as well. I’m sure the other players, as they always do, will make both of them feel very welcome and once they settle in I’m sure they’ll be top players for us.
Are you expecting to see us make more signings before the season starts?
Yes I’m sure we will, in fact the gaffer is probably busy working on things as we speak and will have been doing for a while. He knows that the team needs to improve – the likes of Giggsy and Scholesy have been fantastic for us but they are in the twilight of their career so the gaffer will be looking at bringing in some young blood as he already has done with Kagawa and Powell. I expect a couple more signings in order to make the squad even more competitive as we begin our bid to regain the Premier League trophy.
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Mizuno Media
Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell, Dwight Yorke and other leading Mizuno ambassadors today launched the Japanese brands innovative new Performance Centre. Opening at central London’s iconic Centre Point building the pop up experience welcomes both Londoners and city visitors alike through its doors between 24th July and 12th August.
To the sound of traditional Japanese drumming, Sky Sports News presenter Charlotte Jackson started proceedings before President of the brand, Akito Mizuno, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the Mizuno Performance Centre. Jackson then hosted a Q&A with the Mizuno ambassadors – Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell, Dwight Yorke, Tasha Danvers, Dan Norton, Simon Wittlin and Heidi Møller – who provided an insight into their own experiences of competing at major competitions. Whilst renowned Japanese brushstroke artist Hidekichi Shigemoto painted bespoke life size pieces which will be on display for the duration of the event.
World Number One Golfer Luke Donald commented, “It’s great to have been involved in the opening of the Mizuno Performance Centre, a stunning London attraction which I’m sure will be hugely popular this summer. Providing a great chance for visitors to try out different sports and test out the latest Mizuno equipment it’s a must for any sports fan.”
Demonstrating the state of the art activity zone supplied by GlobalGames®Sports, former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke showed off his skills in the specially made football area whilst renowned England Rugby Sevens speedster Dan Norton went head to head with an augmented reality version of himself on the 20m track. And GB Handball players Simon Wittlin and Heidi Møller let loose on the handball court showing the gathered crowds what the sport can offer. Elsewhere in the specially designed space, visitors took advantage of the free biomechanical running analysis and tried out a variety of Mizuno sports products.
“I’m thrilled to be opening the Mizuno Performance Centre ahead of what will be a brilliant summer of sport” said Akito Mizuno. “We believe the iconic status of the building is a perfect reflection of the Mizuno brand. Our customers have a wonderful opportunity to try out the latest Seiei Collection products, interact with our sports stars and explore more about our Japanese heritage in what will be a truly exciting day out for all the family.”
Olympic Gold medallist Sally Gunnell, along with the other Mizuno ambassadors, showcased the brand’s limited edition Seiei Collection of footwear. ‘Seiei’ (pronounced “say ay”) is Japanese for the word ‘elite’ and this exclusive new range will be worn by Mizuno’s top sporting athletes this summer. The limited edition footwear range is made up of the renowned Wave Ronin 4, Wave Rider 15, Wave Kudos, Wave Universe 4 running shoes, as well as Volleyball’s Wave Lightning RX and Wave Tornado 7, the Wave Stealth 2 for Handball and the Morelia Neo MD for Football.
As a company founded in Osaka by brothers Rihachi and Rizo Mizuno in 1906, Mizuno has evolved from a small shop selling sporting sundries to a worldwide multisport network consistently crafting revolutionary technical goods to improve elite sporting performance. Despite their global growth, Mizuno has stayed loyal to the values and beliefs upon which it was founded and the Performance Centre showcases a wonderful blend of Japanese culture and advanced modern sports technology and innovation.
For your opportunity to visit the Mizuno Performance Centre, find out more about what is going on each day and to take part in all of the activities with prizes to be won, register online at www.mizunoseiei.com.
Additionally on weeknights from 24th July to 12th August the Mizuno Performance Centre is available for free corporate use. For your chance to have exclusive 7pm-10pm access to the space please register at www.mizunoseiei.com/corporate-hospitality.php.
Mizuno Performance Centre, Centre Point Building, 103, New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU www.mizunoseiei.com.
Notes to Editors:
As part of the Seiei campaign the following Mizuno ambassadors will be wearing the elite range during 2012;
Wave Stealth 2 (Handball) - Laszlo Nagy, Cristian Ugalde, Viran Morros
Wave Lightning RX (Volleyball) - Jordan Larson
Morelia Neo (Football) - Hulk
Chrono Break WR-I (Sprinting) - Christian Malcolm
GX2 (Swimming) - Federica Pellegrini
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Post by: Flex on September 15, 2012, 09:33:02 AM
FIFA.COM.
Alessandro Del Piero recently left the Old Lady of Calcio to join an eight-year-old club Down Under. The Juventus legend was not the first foreign superstar to make Australia his new home. FIFA.com looks back at his seven most famous predecessors and the varying impacts they had in the A-League.
Dwight Yorke (Trinidad and Tobago)
Sydney FC, 2005-06
‘The Smiling Assassin’ could have remained in the prestigious pastures of the English Premier League, or pocketed mega-bucks in the Middle East, when following his departure from Birmingham City in 2005 he surprisingly joined the Sky Blues. It was a decision that paid rich dividends for the A-League and Sydney FC. The presence of a man who played an instrumental role in Manchester United’s annus mirabilis of 1999 was of considerable commercial benefit to the competition, while his on-field leadership and seldom ability helped the club become the maiden A-League champions. At 33, Yorke had lost a yard of his once-feared pace, prompting coach Pierre Littbarski to revert him from a striker to a central midfielder. It was a position which suited Yorke’s intelligence, dribbling, vision and execution of pass to a tee. The Trinidad and Tobago legend netted a diving header on his A-League debut, scored and starred in Sydney’s 2-1 upset of African colossuses Al Ahly in the match for fifth place at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2005, and played the principal role in thrusting the Sydneysiders into the Grand Final. There, he tormented Central Coast Mariners throughout and cannily set up the only goal for Steve Corica. Yorke’s performance was rewarded with the Joe Marston Medal, awarded to the fixture’s best player. It would prove Yorke’s last official outing for Sydney as, after impressing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, he returned to the English top flight with Sunderland.
Kazu Miura (Japan)
Sydney FC, 2005
The Japanese spectators screamed hysterically every time one man touched the ball at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2005. Not Amoroso, Steven Gerrard, Rogerio Ceni or Xabi Alonso, but the Sydney No11. ‘King Kazu’, of course, was the Japanese game’s first superstar and the maiden Asian Footballer of the Year, so his signing was a marketing masterstroke by the club. At 38, Miura was well past his peak, but he still had his moments during his six matches for Sydney, including scoring twice in a 3-2 loss at Adelaide United.
Benito Carbone (Italy)
Sydney FC, 2006
Eager to fill Yorke’s sizeable void, the Sky Blues handed another former star of English football a four-match deal with a view to a permanent move. Carbone’s debut suggested they had once again hit the jackpot, with the little attacking midfielder setting up two goals – including one with an exquisite back-heel – and scoring one as Sydney emphatically won 4-1 away to Adelaide United. After netting a free-kick in his third game, however, the former Inter Milan and Sheffield Wednesday man sustained a hamstring tear that ruled him out for two months. Dissuaded by Carbone’s injury problems, Sydney elected against increasing their initial contract offer, which the 35-year-old had rejected.
Romario (Brazil)
Adelaide United, 2006-07
Over two decades since he made his professional debut, the 40-year-old Baixinho (Shortie) signed a big-money four-match deal with The Reds. There was a carnival atmosphere, with samba drums beating and Brazilian dancers performing, during his first two outings, but both ended with Romario drawing blanks and Adelaide losing. The marksman who inspired Brazil to USA 1994 glory was then substituted with his side losing at home to rock-bottom New Zealand Knights, with his replacement Travis Dodd helping United earn a point. Finally, in his last appearance, Romario scored and Adelaide won. It was one of the ugliest goals of the Barcelona legend’s career, but they all count – that one helped United edge Newcastle Jets 3-2 and qualify for the play-offs in second place, and himself move onto 987 career goals by his personal count.
Jardel (Brazil)
Newcastle Jets, 2007-08
The New South Wales side made the former Brazil striker their marquee signing ahead of the A-League’s third season, but he was unrecognisable from the man who scored more goals than he played games over six seasons in Portugal between 1996 and 2003. An overweight Jardel was relegated to the bench after just one appearance and, although club owner Con Constantine persistently urged coach Gary van Egmond to give the two-time European Golden Shoe winner a run in the team, the former eventually admitted the latter had been right after the 34-year-old was still goalless following 11 matches for the Jets. Jardel left Hunter Stadium in the January, and six weeks later Newcastle became A-League champions.
Juninho Paulista (Brazil)
Sydney FC, 2007-08
“He’s every striker’s dream,” said Alex Brosque of Sydney team-mate Juninho Paulista. “He creates opportunities for you out of nothing.” And that the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan winner did with monotonous regularity for Brosque and Co when he was on the pitch. The problem with the former Middlesbrough and Atletico Madrid genius was that consistent injuries limited him to just 14 appearances in the 2007/08 A-League, and prompted the club to release him at the end of the season.
Robbie Fowler (England)
North Queensland Fury, 2009-10
Perth Glory, 2010-11
North Queensland Fury made the Liverpool legend their marquee signing for their inaugural A-League campaign, and although the 34-year-old scored a few spectacular goals, his form was inconsistent as the club failed to make the play-offs. Following a contractual dispute, Fowler moved across Australia to Perth Glory. The former England striker scored nine goals in 28 appearances for the Western Australia outfit, who finished a disappointing second-bottom of the 2010/11 A-League’s regular season. Fowler swiftly ended his Australian adventure for “family reasons”.
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Post by: Cocorite on September 16, 2012, 11:22:34 AM
Still the best we have seen here in Australia!!never forget the descriptor Terry Fenwick used of him, "He is a sublime player." Couldn't agree more. Brilliant player.
Only thing. Don't get the feeling he is a teacher, though.
Post by: Big Magician on September 17, 2012, 07:16:27 PM
Post by: Flex on September 25, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
SYDNEY (AP) -Hundreds of football fans are expected to cram Sydney's international airport terminal on Sunday morning for the much-anticipated arrival of Italian star forward Alessandro Del Piero.
The 37-year-old Del Piero signed a two-year contract on Sept. 5 worth a reported $4 million with Sydney FC and could play for his new A-League club in a preseason match as early as next weekend.
Del Piero, a member of Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning team and who scored a Juventus-record 286 goals in all competitions over 19 seasons with the Serie A club, is expected to revitalize the struggling A-League, which has suffered from declining crowds and the folding of two teams in the past two seasons.
The expected airport turnout for his scheduled 10:20 a.m. (0020 GMT) arrival Sunday has prompted a warning from Sydney chief executive Tony Pignata, who traveled to Turin 10 days ago to get Del Piero's signature on the contract.
"Regarding Alessandro Del Piero's arrival, airport security will not allow him to come through if they have safety fears,'' he said. "So let's be orderly and respectful please.''
Pignata said he was pleased with the response of fans - more than 2,000 club memberships have been sold since Del Piero's contract was signed.
Tickets for Sydney's first home match at the 45,000-seat Sydney Football Stadium on Oct. 13 have not yet gone on sale. A Sydney official said although the match was unlikely to be a sellout - "that's a big call'' - it could by the team's biggest first-match crowd in its history.
Sydney coach Ian Crook said Del Piero's determination to arrive almost a week earlier than expected demonstrated his desire to make good on his promise that he was "not coming for a holiday.''
"It's fantastic news that he is arriving on Sunday, and we look forward to integrating him into the Sydney FC team,'' Crook said. "It shows he's a pro and is keen to get started, which we knew was the case.
"As a coaching and medical group, we'll have a chat to him and a good look at him so we can plan through that process.''
Del Piero's official unveiling is expected to be next week when the players will be handed their jersey for the upcoming season. Del Piero will wear his traditional No. 10.
On Saturday, Sydney FC said in a statement that Del Piero would hold his first media conference in Australia on Monday and take part in his first training session with the team on Tuesday.
His first game for Sydney could be against Newcastle next Saturday, a preseason match scheduled to be played in the Central Coast town of Budgewoi north of Sydney. However, if Del Piero plays, it is expected to be moved to a larger stadium at nearby Gosford.
Sydney plays its first-round match of the new A-League season at Wellington, New Zealand on Oct. 6.
Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome told local media after Del Piero was signed that he was confident the Italian would bring thousands of extra fans to the opening match.
"He's won a World Cup, he's a big-name player,'' Dome said. "You don't get to see that many of these sorts of players in New Zealand so it's only right to expect that a lot of people will want to turn up to see Del Piero.''
The excitement of seeing Del Piero was expected to push crowd numbers "right up there'' in the 36,000-seat venue, Dome said.
Average attendance in the league dropped from a high of 14,600 in 2007-08 to as low as 8,400 in 2010-11, although it increased to 10,500 last season.
North Queensland Fury folded in 2010 and Gold Coast United in 2011, but the league will return to 10 teams with the addition of the Western Sydney Wanderers this season.
Regardless of what he does on the field on his aging legs, the deal has made Del Piero the highest paid athlete in Australia's four football codes, which also includes rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules.
The A-League's other past marquee signings, meaning they are outside the team's salary cap, have been formerly England-based Trinidad and Tobago star Dwight Yorke, who also played for Sydney in 2005-06, and former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler, who played with the now-defunct North Queensland team then Perth Glory from 2009-11.
Sydney did not qualify for the Asian Champions League this season. It was the inaugural A-League champion in 2006 and won again in 2010.
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Post by: Blue on May 18, 2013, 03:04:00 AM
SchmeichelIrwinMcGrathStamGary NevilleGiggsScholesRoy KeaneBeckhamLATAPYColeHe spent a lot of time talking about each of these players, but he reserved the highest praise for Latas...
"Somebody that I grew up with...if he was English or Brazilian people would have been talking about him for years and years....technically better than Scholesy, could go past people both left and right...just incredible, made football look very easy...unfortunately you guys never got to see him, but I played with him for 20 years and this guy was incredible, sensational"
Post by: banton on May 18, 2013, 10:09:48 AM
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Post by: vb on May 18, 2013, 02:54:35 PM
Would love to see this talk:beermug:
Post by: Blue on May 18, 2013, 03:47:12 PM
Would love to see this talk
http://www1.skysports.com/fantasyfc/video/8719001
Post by: 100% Barataria on May 18, 2013, 06:25:29 PM
Post by: maxg on May 18, 2013, 06:52:11 PM
Would love to see this talk
http://www1.skysports.com/fantasyfc/video/8719001
thanks
Post by: palos on May 18, 2013, 09:10:54 PM
High praise indeed.
Post by: D.H.W on May 18, 2013, 09:27:52 PM
Post by: Cocorite on May 18, 2013, 09:53:18 PM
Would love to see this talk
http://www1.skysports.com/fantasyfc/video/8719001
Much appreciated. . .that was great stuff. I love the praise he heaped upon Latas. Well deserved.
Post by: dinho on May 19, 2013, 12:54:43 AM
Post by: Tallman on June 05, 2013, 08:15:33 PM
By Peter Glynn (thefa.com)
As far as choosing a sounding board for coaching and management, Dwight Yorke could have done worse than selecting Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former Aston Villa and Manchester United forward, currently studying for his UEFA A Licence, has revealed that the former Old Trafford supremo has always made time to help him along his coaching journey.
However, the 41-year-old recognises that there is a changing of the guard in management circles and that many clubs now desire young and progressive coaches and managers.
He said: “Clubs are looking for younger managers coming through because it is a cycle; Sir Alex and others are coming out the picture a little bit now and it is about young managers coming through.
“The game has also changed from 20 years ago to where it is now, so the boys who are now coming out of the game have a wealth of knowledge and it is all about opportunities.
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Post by: Sam on June 06, 2013, 10:11:07 AM
Post by: asylumseeker on June 06, 2013, 12:03:18 PM
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Yorke has a determination to succeed on the course and in management, a message he underlines throughout.
He explained: “I am not doing it just to say I have actually got the badge. There’s a purpose behind doing it.
"If I wasn’t interested in being a manager, I wouldn’t be here at The FA headquarters doing my A Licence at this present time. My full intention is to be a manager one day.”
Mek dem know ... a no joke ting.
Post by: Tallman on June 25, 2013, 01:06:46 PM
By Ashley Houghton (safc.com)
Trinidad and Tobago frontman Dwight Yorke spent three seasons with the Black Cats between 2006 and 2010.
Yorke joined Sunderland towards the end of glittering career that saw him win multiple individual honours; the best probably a UEFA Champions League winner's medal with Manchester United in 1999, a tournament in which he picked up the Golden Boot award as top goalscorer.
During the 1998-99 campaign it was Yorke’s partnership with Andy Cole that set the Premier League alight with the Trinidadian picking up the Player of the Year and Golden Boot awards at the end of the campaign.
Yorke started his career in England with Aston Villa and spent nine years at Villa Park, scoring 98 goals in 287 appearances.
Whilst with the Villans, Yorke was part of Brian Little’s League Cup-winning sides in both 1994 and 1996.
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Post by: vb on June 25, 2013, 03:47:30 PM
VB
Post by: Tallman on June 30, 2013, 08:50:40 AM
T&T Newsday
Dwight Yorke on Friday signed a new four-year contract with the Division of Tourism and Transportation of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) as Global Brand Ambassador in the island’s international destination awareness campaign.
The Tobago-born former Manchester United star striker will have as his primary responsibility, the raising of the island’s profile as a golfing destination, through initiatives such as the Dwight Yorke International Golf Tournament.
He will also be involved in other promotional activities, including participation in the destination’s social media campaign and appearances on behalf of the Tourism Division at key local, regional and international events.
Yorke said he was delighted to be associated with Tobago’s tourism and was honoured to be the ambassador for Sports Tourism that will see more recognition for the island as manifested in an increase in visitor arrivals,
“ I will continue to do my best for Tobago and to work very closely with the THA and the Sports Tourism sector to try and develop Tobago in whatever capacity I can bring to this country” he said at the signing event on Friday.
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Post by: Tallman on September 09, 2013, 06:29:53 PM
By Isaac Swila (Kenyan Daily Nation)
Legendary Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke arrives in the country Tuesday for a three-day visit courtesy of the Airtel Rising Stars programme.
Airtel Brand and Corporate Communications Director, Dick Omondi, said while in the country, the Trinidad and Tobago national will conduct a coaching clinic for Upper Hill and Olympic High School teams. The two schools will represent Kenya at the Airtel Rising Stars Africa championship in Nigeria next week. Yorke will also visit Mukuru Kwa Njenga Primary school.
The 43-year-old had a successful stint at Old Trafford from 1998 to 2002. During the four seasons, “The Smiling Assassin” formed a deadly striking partnership with Andy Cole leading United to an unprecedented Treble in 1999 after winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League that season.
Yorke’s colourful career at United, after arriving from Aston Villa, saw him score 66 goals in 152 appearances. Towards the end of his career, he also played for Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC and Sunderland.
Yorke launched his career in football management when he served as the assistant manager of the Trinidad and Tobago national team during the 2010 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches. He is currently an assistant coach for the Red Devils’ reserves.
Yorke’s arrival is a follow up to last month’s visit by officials from Manchester United. Led by Head of Marketing Jonathan Rigby, the United officials attended the national secondary schools finals in Embu last month to assess the progress made in youth football since the launch of Airtel Rising Stars programme two years ago.
Upper Hill and Olympic will face opponents from 14 African nations.
The Africa championship will attract teams from some of the powerhouses in the under 17 age group such as Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, DRC pitted against upcoming nations such as Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Burkina Faso amongst others.
The tournament will have a preliminary qualifying round, a knockout round and a final.
Post by: Tallman on September 10, 2013, 06:55:24 PM
By Isaac Swila (Kenya Daily Nation)
Manchester United legend, Dwight Yorke, is in the country for a three-day promotional tour of the Airtel Rising Stars football programme.
Yorke played for United between 1998 and 2002, and variously for Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Sydney and Tobago United.
He was talismanic on the field, altogether scoring 48 goals for Manchester United in 188 appearances, and he has diversely called stint there ‘a happy place in my career’.
In his first season at United, Yorke was key in guiding his club to a unique treble of the Premiership title, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, and forming a potent partnership with Andy Cole.
He finished the season as the top league goalscorer with 18 goals and contributed goals against Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Internazionale and Juventus in the Champions League. A regular member of United’s 1999–2000 title-winning team, he contributed 22 goals in all competitions during that period.
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Post by: Tallman on September 10, 2013, 06:56:59 PM
Post by: Tallman on September 11, 2013, 05:49:51 AM
By Mutwiri Mutuota (capitalfm.co.ke)
The calm in which he settled in the Capital FM studios in Nairobi on Wednesday morning as eager staffers queued up in uninhibited excitement to take pictures and engage with him belied his status as one of the lynchpins of the most successful strike force in Manchester United’s history.
At 41, he still looks like someone who could step on a pitch and terrorise defences anywhere in the world although he brought an end to his glittering career in 2010 having played for seven clubs, five of them in England.
Yes, Dwight Yorke, the Trinidad and Tobago national who was part of arguably retired legend Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest United, side that reached its apex with a treble win in the 1999 season is in town to prove to local lads that they too can rise from the humble beginnings to play for the biggest teams in the world.
“I’ve been to Africa over the years but I’ve not had the opportunity to travel to Kenya. So far, it’s been great, the people and the food I ate last night are great. The people seem very warm and welcoming, genuine and hardworking. I just felt the warmth of the country is exceptional,” was his first impression of the country coded 254.
Yorke is on a three-day tour of Kenya under the auspices of the Airtel Rising Stars initiative, now in its third year, that partners with United to give youngsters a chance to pursue their dream of playing professional football at the top level.
“I’m delighted to be an ambassador of the football club. United do not put a name for something they can’t fulfil and three years into the partnership, people like Andy Cole, Quinton Fortune and I visiting because of the commitment United show in the past.
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Post by: Tallman on September 11, 2013, 06:52:55 PM
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2013, 01:32:09 PM
Seychelles Nation
Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke called at State House yesterday afternoon where he separately met President James Michel and Vice-President Danny Faure, only a couple of hours after he had arrived in the country on board a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi.
The ex-Trinidad and Tobago striker has also played for Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sunderland (in the English Premier League) and Sydney FC (in the Australian league).
Mr Yorke who at the end of his playing career was his national team’s assistant coach and is now part of Manchester United’s technical staff, is in Seychelles at the invitation of Airtel Seychelles to conduct football clinics as part of the ‘Airtel Rising Stars’ programme. The initiative offers the opportunity to young African footballers to be scouted and eventually pursue a professional career.
Dwight Yorke was accompanied at State House by the Manchester United relationship manager Michael Higham. Also present were Airtel Seychelles country manager Vikram Sinha, National Sports Council chief executive Giovanna Rousseau, Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) chairman Elvis Chetty, SFF secretary general Jemmy Adela, and Airtel representative Gail Talma.
During his meetings with President Michel, who is also the patron of Seychelles’ football, and with Vice-President Faure, a smiling Dwight Yorke, reminiscent of his glory days at Manchester United where he was called ‘The Smiling Assassin’, discussed how as being from a small island himself, he can help Seychellois youths understand what needs to be done in order to become professional footballers. He added that opportunities for the youth to succeed exist and they only have to seize them in order to fulfill their dreams.
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Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2013, 01:33:39 PM
Seychelles Nation
Who will expect a talented footballer and a Manchester United legend to hold a machete and cut a coconut into half?
Dwight Yorke, who is on a visit in Seychelles under the Airtel Rising Star Programme, started his second day with a visit at the vocational training centre for the disabled at North East Point yesterday.
He was accompanied by Airtel Seychelles country manager Vikram Sinha and other Airtel officers. He met the disabled where he gave them chocolates as treats.
One of the kids welcomed Mr Yorke and thanked him for his presence and three other kids presented him with a little token each made by themselves in the workshop at the centre.
Mr Yorke then presented the kids with soccer balls and he then had a group photo with the disabled and their instructors. Then he gave each disabled one of his signed photograph.
When the instructor presented Mr Yorke with a coconut and a straw to drink from, he returned the straw and drank the coconut just like we Seychellois do.
More shockingly was when he asked if there was a machete around. He took one and cut the coconut and he made a spoon out of the coconut skin for him to eat the coconut flesh.
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2013, 01:35:00 PM
Seychelles Nation
Former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke continued his visit in the Seychelles by visiting a group of students from the Maritime Training Center (MTC) and the Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) yesterday.
Gathered at the MTC compound at Providence, the eager students got to listen to Yorke’s inspirational sharing of his past upbringing and despite fame and fortune he has managed to keep himself grounded to a simple life, not forgoing the principles taught to him by his parents.
“The scenery and life of the Seychelles brought back many of my childhood memories the minute I got to the island,” said Yorke.
He discussed his past to the young students present, relating to them the island life he had growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and how going to England was for him at the time an impossible dream which might not materialise.
He stressed on talent versus attitude, how with the right attitude in mind and sacrifices one can achieve many things.
“One should stay focused and be willing to make many sacrifices along the way, bearing in mind hard work, determination and good work ethics,” added Mr Yorke.
He stressed that one should not take shortcuts in life and once the opportunity to be successful presents itself grab it. Not forgetting the fundamentals, which are sacrifices, hard work and dedication and the biggest challenge, the many people who would now want to be your friends just because of the fame,” said the former Manchester United striker.
Present at the visit was principal secretary for youth Alain Volcère and Airtel Seychelles country manager Vikram Sinha.
The students were able to ask Mr Yorke a few questions which he eagerly replied and this was followed by a photo shoot.
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2013, 01:37:59 PM
Post by: Tallman on December 12, 2013, 01:50:12 PM
By Paul Brown (avfc.co.uk)
Dwight Yorke is adamant when asked about his feelings years after donning the claret and blue top: "This will always be MY club."
Yorke ranks among the greatest players in the club's history - and it is debatable if anyone has been more flamboyant.
Signed by Graham Taylor following a Villa trip to Trinidad and Tobago in 1989, Yorke developed into a world-class football who simply oozed talent and always played with a smile on his face.
Yorke says his beaming grin is evidence of the fun he had playing for Villa.
Of course, fans were in uproar when he moved to Man Utd in 1998.
He won a historic treble - League Championship, FA Cup and Champions League - in that first season with the Red Devils aswell as picking up player of the year and the top goalscorer gong with 18.
Despite this monumental haul of accolades, which continued in the years to come, Yorke still says Villa holds the most cherished place in his heart.
He said: "This is where it all started for me. I was here nearly nine years - that's pretty much half of my career.
"Villa is absolutely MY club - always has been and always will be.
"You can quote me on this - one day I will come back and manage the football club. That's how I feel. I have always believed that.
"My time at Villa got overshadowed in the eyes of some people because I went to Man Utd. But I know deep down this is MY club.
"It's the first result I check for. I am more of a Villa fan than a Man Utd fan, even though my association at Old Trafford is also great.
"Villa is very, very close to my heart.
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Post by: Tallman on December 12, 2013, 01:52:32 PM
By Paul Brown (avfc.co.uk)
Dwight Yorke believes his claret and blue career sky-rocketed under Brian Little because the manager told him: "You're my No.10 - go and express yourself."
Yorke says he enjoyed his time under all his other managers - Graham Taylor, Dr Jo Venglos, Big Ron Atkinson and John Gregory - but insists that Little filled him with masses and masses of confidence, making him feel "unstoppable."
And it was under Little that Yorke enjoyed his best-ever moment at Villa - the 1996 League Cup final victory over Leeds United, a performance he describes as "perfect."
He said: "My career sky-rocketed to another level under Brian.
"I worked under Graham Taylor, Dr Jo, Big Ron and John Gregory. I learnt a lot from these managers.
"But I was coming up to about 24-years-old under Brian and I knew good times were around the corner. I felt it.
"Brian came in, saw something in me and gave me the impetus to go and play well.
"He made it known to everyone that I was his main man.
He said: "That No.10 shirt is yours, go and play and express yourself.' He told me I had everything as a player that he was looking for.
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Post by: Fyzoman on December 12, 2013, 04:38:04 PM
Hope we have another player who achieved as much as Dwight in my lifetime, if we don't well at least ah got to see Dwight :)
Post by: Cocorite on December 12, 2013, 08:53:07 PM
Post by: Tallman on January 03, 2014, 02:15:11 PM
talkvietnam.com
he Trinidad & Tobago striker, who helped Manchester United win the 1999 European Champions League title, is an FIFA ambassador for the global tour of the World Cup Trophy, funded by Coca-Cola.
Former Manchester United (MU) striker Dwight Yorke took centre stage at a Gala Dinner in Hanoi on January 2 to welcome the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Vietnam.
He told the press it was a great honour of him to come to Vietnam – a beautiful and hospitable nation.
He said he was excited to see crowds of Vietnamese football fans welcome the presence of the World Cup Trophy in Hanoi.
Yorke said he wants to inspire a football-loving spirit among people around the world. “I am happy because I can bring happiness to others,” he confided.
Yorke expressed his hope that Vietnamese football will qualify for the World Cup finals in the future.
Born in 1971 in Canaan, Trinidad and Tobago, Dwight Yorke started his career by playing for Aston Villa FC for nine years. He then joined Manchester United, a move which helped him climb to the top of his career with three historic scores in 1999.
Nicknamed “The Smiling Assassin”, Yorke performed for MU over four years, playing in 95 matches and scoring 47 goals.
Post by: Tallman on January 03, 2014, 02:16:52 PM
Post by: gawd on pitch on January 03, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Not sure if this was ever posted. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFgqhm-_6iU
Post by: Tallman on January 06, 2014, 06:53:18 PM
By K.M. Boopathy (New Straits Times)
HISTORY is against the European teams, including defending champions Spain, winning the World Cup. And former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke has predicted that one of the South American teams will win the 2014 edition.
Yorke, who starred for Trinidad and Tobago in the 2006 World Cup, said this year's World Cup is unpredictable but he puts his money on the South American teams.
Yorke, who is currently in Kuala Lumpur as a Fifa ambassador for the World Cup Tour by Coca Cola, said his personal pick is five-time champions Brazil.
However, he felt that some of Brazil's continental rivals are also in contention.
"History shows no European team has gone to South America and won the World Cup," said Yorke yesterday.
"I will go with one of the South American teams and my favourite is Brazil who have played at home and abroad. If not them, one will come from South America.
"Spain have dominated the game for several years but I still see the South American teams, including the likes of Uruguay and Argentina winning."
Yorke, despite achieving a treble with Manchester United in 1999-2000, said the greatest moment of his career was playing in the 2006 World Cup for his country.
"I have won a treble with United and have been successful as a professional but my ultimate moment is playing in the 2006 World Cup in Germany."
"Not all the top professionals have got the opportunity to play in the World Cup and I am one of the privileged players to have done so."
Yorke poured cold water on United's chances of winning the Premier League title this year, saying it will take some time before his former team can achieve success under manager David Moyes.
"This has been a difficult year for United with new manager Moyes in place. It is highly unlikely that (winning the league title) will happen," said Yorke.
"Maybe winning a cup and doing well in the Champions League would be more realistic."
Yesterday, football fans had the opportunity to have a close-up view of the World Cup as well as meeting Yorke at the Putra World Trade Centre.
Post by: Tallman on January 18, 2014, 09:56:16 AM
By Indo Asian News Service
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke Saturday said he would be excited about playing in the Indian Super League (ISL), but contrary to reports in the local media, hadn't signed any contract with the organisers of the tournament - IMG Reliance.
The much-touted ISL was due to be held from January to March but, for the second time, was postponed to September.
Media reports claimed that the former Trinidad and Tobago striker along with former Sweden captain and Arsenal star Fredrik Ljungberg, ex-Argentina striker Hernan Crespo and former France and Arsenal winger Robert Pires had signed for the ISL.
"If it happens, I would be very excited about taking part in it. Talks have been ongoing but I haven't signed any contract with anyone," Yorke said at a partnership launch between Chevrolet India and Manchester United.
Yorke, who had a brief coaching stint in 2010 as an assistant manager with the Trinidad and Tobago national team, said coaching was his passion and it would be ideal to start his career in India.
"Coaching is my passion and I'm working towards getting an A license to become a manager. Managing in India, ideally would be my first step," said Yorke.
Yorke said there was a big difference in the popularity of football in India from 10 years ago.
"Football is catching up in India. There are so many people who follow football religiously here. What India needs is one player to break out and make it to one of the big leagues. That situation would be ideal," he remarked.
Speaking about Manchester United's dismal form in the English Premier League this season, Yorke said that the transitional period was proving to be very difficult for the club.
"Fergie (Alex Ferguson - former manager) leaving the club has not worked out well but we need to give the current manager (David Moyes) all the backing.
"It is a time for damage limitation. Now, we need to work towards qualifying for the European Champions League by finishing in the top four," said Yorke.
Post by: Tallman on January 20, 2014, 01:29:28 PM
Newstrack India
Chevrolet today celebrates its partnership with Manchester United in India. Legendary former player Dwight Yorke visited the country to get up close with Indian football fans as part of the United Trophy Tour in the country. As the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester United, Chevrolet pledges to unite supporters around the world through the game of football. Chevrolet believes in putting fans first in the partnership, developing unique and once in a lifetime opportunities to bring Manchester United supporters and enthusiasts closer to their team and give back to the game they love.
“Chevrolet is extremely proud to connect Manchester United with its passionate supporters in India. The long association of Chevrolet with football in India is a testimony to the great belief Chevrolet has in the game of football that has the unique capability to unite people all around the world,” said Lowell Paddock, President and Managing Director, General Motors India. From the 2014-15 season onwards, Chevrolet will be the shirt sponsor of the most popular football team in the world, Manchester United. As part of the United Trophy Tour in India, Chevrolet is giving fans the chance to get up close with Dwight Yorke and see the Barclays Premier League Trophy.
“It is a great honour to be able to promote the fantastic relationship between Manchester United and Chevrolet to our Indian fans. The chance to meet some of our 4.5 million followers is something I am very excited about, and gives us a wonderful opportunity to promote football in India. Events like this provide a key platform to unite our fans around the World,” said Dwight Yorke, ex-Manchester United striker.
As part of its deep commitment to the game of football in India, Chevrolet also plans to donate 20,000 nearly indestructible footballs through the year to children who cannot buy, afford or maintain a football across various locations in the country. Chevrolet plans to give away 1.5 million One World Futbols worldwide over the next three years to children living under different circumstances in impoverished areas, conflict zones and refugee camps, giving them the “Power of Play”.
Post by: maxg on January 20, 2014, 02:04:53 PM
Post by: Flex on January 23, 2014, 03:19:11 AM
By SHaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Dwight Yorke said he would consider coaching in India in the next couple years if ever the opportunity came knocking.
Speaking in Mumbai earlier this month while on a trip as a Manchester United ambassador, Yorke, who has been linked to join the new Indian Premier League as a player, said the game is growing in India.
“I will be qualified to become a manager in the next eight months when I get my license. In the next one year and a half, I will see from where I will start.”
Asked if he would love to coach the Indian team in future.
“Of course, I would love to. It’s not my first visit in India and I know football is passionate here,” said Yorke.
“I think India is passionate about football, especially the youth. I feel that tournaments like the proposed ISL (Indian Soccer League) would go a long way in raising the profile of the game in the country.”
Post by: Tallman on January 23, 2014, 08:18:35 AM
By Kenny Laurie (sport360.com)
Sir Alex Ferguson’s shadow still looms large over Manchester United. When former player and treble winner Dwight Yorke landed in Dubai this week, on a DHL tour of the Premier League trophy, every other answer seemed to contain a reference to the legenadary Scot. On top of that, free copies of the boss’s new autobiography were being given out on every table.
Ferguson was the man who presided over Yorke’s best years as a player, but even he found it hard to rein in his star striker.
The Tobagan was known for enjoying a night out and had a number of high-profile flings, even going as far as to say that he chose that lifestyle over another season of trophy hoarding at Manchester United.
A brilliant goalscorer, Yorke was often as big a headache for the managers he played for, as he was troublesome for the defenders he played against. Funny then that he plans to put himself in the position of his old mentors and deal with the sort of problems that he used to create.
“It’s no secret I want to stay in football, I was fortunate to play for such a great club. Football has been a big part of my life, and I do want to be a manager, so if that opportunity comes along...”
'Opportunity' is the important word there. It will be interesting to see how many show themselves. Yorke is currently on course to be a fully-qualified manager by the end of this year, but how much will his reputation stand in his way – not to mention English football’s shamefully poor record of employing black managers.
Despite being known for his laid back approach, Yorke appears dead set on getting a top job and almost scoffs when it is suggested that he’d probably have to prove himself in a lower division before harbouring dreams of taking over a major club. He is more worried about getting a second chance if he fails the first time.
“You see now someone like Clarence Seedorf (getting the AC Milan job with no experience). I think I won’t have too many opportunities if I become a manager, I won’t get three or four chances, I think it would be a one-off. I have to do what I did my entire career which is go into something and make it happen.
“So when I take that job or when the job presents itself, it has to be the right one that will prepare me for the future. I won’t be able to come back if I fail.
“That’s why you have to choose your job, the one that you think gives you the best chance of being successful; you’re not going to take it for taking-it’s sake.
“That’s where I’m at, the job I’m looking for is one that would be substantial and give me the best opportunity to get the best out of players and get them to a certain standard. I won’t be jumping into anything just for the sake of it. It has to be the right one.”
Yorke’s old boss Fergie probably always felt that his star striker didn’t listen to him enough. But the former striker didn’t have the blinkers on when he turned up for training every morning. Yorke studied Ferguson’s methods and witnessed first hand what motivational techniques he used to get the best out of his players.
For Yorke, taking Fergie’s man management lessons was the biggest key for him.“There are so many things you can learn from Sir Alex. In his day he really fought and gave young players the opportunity to come through.
“I think the game is slightly different now, it’s all about man management of players. Yes, it is doing some coaching on the training field. But at the end of the day, it’s convincing big players to perform week in week out with big wages, that’s the challenge for you as a manager.
“I have just come out of football, only four years ago, so I have seen things from the 80s to 2009. So, I’ve been in the dressing room for a long time and seen the changes each decade and it is all about managing players, convincing them.
“It’s about keeping them in the team and speaking to guys who are very wealthy and keeping them inspired, making sure they are training and playing, and the ones that are not happy, how to keep a balanced dressing room. That’s where the challenge really lies.
“From the outside it looks very difficult and intangible, but when you have a manager that just drives you, you just keep looking over your shoulder and you learn.
“I remember scoring a hat-trick once and I was dropped the next game. And I thought “where did that come from? But it was because I simply didn’t train properly during the week and Sir Alex picked up on that and picked someone else who had been better than me in training.
“The last game has gone so that has nothing to do with playing the next game. That’s why Sir Alex was really good. That’s the stick.
“Training was like a game every time you turned up. You’re playing for your position whoever you are. Sure, there were a couple of players who maybe were exceptional and played no matter what, but in my position I had Teddy [Sheringham] and Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] and [Andy] Cole breathing down my neck 24/7, so you had to be constantly there and if you’re not on your game or training up to scratch then you won’t get a game. It forced you to keep pushing.”
Yorke clearly feels he is ready. It’s also fair to note that he wouldn’t be the first troublesome striker to turn from poacher to gamekeeper, with a certain Glaswegian a particular case in point.
Could Yorke ever follow in his old boss’s footsteps? Can anyone?
“Nobody’s going to come close to him.”
Top five career highlights
March 1990 - Making an impression
After impressing for a local side in the West Indies during an Aston Villa pre-season tour, Yorke is given a contract and makes his debut in a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
March 1996 - Taste of silverware
Yorke led Aston Villa to triumph in the League Cup, netting in a 3-0 win over Leeds United
August 1998 - On the move
The striker signed for Manchester United for £12.6 million, enraging Villa fans and manager John Gregory.
May 1999 - Treble glory
Yorke plays an integral part in United’s treble season, including their incredible 2-1 Champions League final win.
March 2006 - Down Under
Yorke bags an A League title with Sydney FC in Australia.
Post by: Tallman on February 08, 2014, 08:40:02 AM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1948294-manchester-uniteds-30-greatest-foreign-imports/page/21
Post by: Tallman on May 14, 2014, 06:29:39 PM
By Ben Burrows (mirror.co.uk)
https://www.youtube.com/v/rk9WccwU9GM
Dwight Yorke made himself a legend at Manchester United by banging in the goals.
But now he's donned the goalkeeping gloves to try and keep them out in this hilarious clip.
After a bit of much-needed coaching the former-front man feels he's proven himself up to the bwin goalkeeping challenge.
Enter United first-teamers Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Alexander Buttner to pepper him with shots.
How does he get on? You'll have to watch above and find out...
Post by: asylumseeker on May 14, 2014, 08:59:11 PM
Post by: elan on May 14, 2014, 09:49:47 PM
Post by: maxg on May 14, 2014, 10:16:37 PM
Yorke
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Post by: Tiresais on May 15, 2014, 03:14:25 AM
Williams, Phillips
Yorke
:-\
:beermug: :beermug:
Seriously some people are just good all round.
Post by: Tallman on June 26, 2014, 02:17:21 PM
Birmingham Mail
Dwight Yorke's arrival at - and departure from - Aston Villa left a lasting impression on supporters.
Forget for a moment the controversial nature of Dwight Yorke's departure to Manchester United, inflamed certainly by John Gregory's announcement that "If I'd had a gun, I would have shot him".
And if fans can put to one side the fact Yorke played at St Andrew's for a few short months, then perhaps they would agree he was one of the most naturally gifted footballers to have pulled on the claret and blue jersey in the last 60 years.
Spotted on a beach by Graham Taylor during a pre-season tour of the West Indies, Yorke had to bide his time before making his mark.
But leave a lasting impression he definitely did.
Yorke sprang to prominence in the early part of the 1991/92 season when scoring against Nottingham Forest in a 3-1 home win in September 1991.
He scored in four successive league games against Wimbledon, Notts County, QPR and Leeds in the following months and ended the season top-scoring with 17 goals, 11 of which came in the league and five in the FA Cup - including a first hat-trick against Derby County - to finish ahead of veteran striker Cyrille Regis.
The following two seasons Yorke hit six and then no league goals as he played second fiddle to Dean Saunders and Dalian Atkinson.
But he scored eight goals in a regular starting place in 1994/95, a season which was a pointer of what was to come because 1995/96 belonged to "Yorkie".
He blasted 17 league goals alongside Savo Milosevic, and 25 in total as Villa clinched fourth place in the league and won the League Cup.
Yorke starred in the final against Leeds, which more than made up for his disappointment at not even making the bench a couple of years earlier.
Another 17 league goals arrived in 1996/97 (20 in total) and 12 in 1997/98 (16 in total), before his move to Old Trafford after just one start in August 1998.
He became just as big a star at United, where he stayed for four seasons.
Full name: Dwight Eversley Yorke.
Date of birth: November 3, 1971.
Born: Canaan, Tobago.
Villa league career: December 1989-August 1998: 231 appearances, 73 goals.
Honours for Villa: League Cup winner 1996.
Fascinating fact: The initial £10,000 paid to Signal Hill was one of the best pieces of business Villa ever did, particularly as he was sold to Manchester United for £12.6million in 1998.
Villa Park highlight: Got over the disappointment of not even making the bench for the March 1994 final against Manchester United by playing a starring role in the 1996 League Cup Final against Leeds when he netted a third goal for the club in the 88th minute to wrap up a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Post by: Tallman on July 03, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/videos/y=2014/m=7/video=interview-with-dwight-yorke-on-the-fight-against-discrimination-2398378.html
Post by: Tallman on August 22, 2014, 07:08:05 AM
Kreol International Magazine
If there is one consistent story that emerges from sporting leagues around the world, it is the storyline of a young men and women who come from abject poverty and succeed in amassing immense wealth.
Football is one of the most common vehicles for financial success in the world, taking talented youngsters from all corners of the globe and turning them into wealthy athletes. Far too often, however, we see this vehicle of wealth breakdown on the side of the road. Children are exploited and dragged from families, only to fail to realise their dreams of playing professionally. Others are unable to cope with the fame and immense wealth, blowing through their fortune and ending up as poor as the day they left their homeland.
Then there are the success stories and Dwight Yorke is one of them. Growing up in extreme poverty in Trinidad and Tobago, Dwight was the eighth of nine children in his family. The entire Yorke family lived in a small, two-bedroom bungalow in Canaan, Tobago. Dwight was able to escape his family’s station in life and amass wealth courtesy of his football skills, and would eventually look to give back as much as possible following his escape from poverty.
READ MORE... (http://socawarriors.net/foreign-based/foreign-based-news/foreign-based-news/14240-dwight-yorke-from-a-life-of-abject-poverty-to-wealthy-footballer.html)
Post by: asylumseeker on August 22, 2014, 07:46:46 AM
Post by: diamondtrim on August 22, 2014, 11:30:50 AM
I was disappointed and kinda surprised to see Dwight holding a marginal presence on display at the Man U Museum ...
I was at Old Trafford last year...unless they've changed the displays, I was happy and proud to see Yorke's presence. It was in no way marginal...sharing a display case with Cantona definitely isn't marginal.
And the way the staff spoke of Dwight was amazing....said he'd always be smiling and laughing when he entered the stadium. They spoke like they absolutely loved him.
Post by: maxg on August 22, 2014, 02:45:25 PM
From what I understand..the NIGHT display slightly different from the DAY Display ;)I was disappointed and kinda surprised to see Dwight holding a marginal presence on display at the Man U Museum ...
I was at Old Trafford last year...unless they've changed the displays, I was happy and proud to see Yorke's presence. It was in no way marginal...sharing a display case with Cantona definitely isn't marginal.
And the way the staff spoke of Dwight was amazing....said he'd always be smiling and laughing when he entered the stadium. They spoke like they absolutely loved him.
Post by: Jumbie on August 22, 2014, 07:05:22 PM
I was disappointed and kinda surprised to see Dwight holding a marginal presence on display at the Man U Museum ...
Correct City, WRONG Museum... Check the homage they pay to DW at surrounding gentlemen's club.
Post by: Tallman on August 27, 2014, 09:50:55 AM
Kingston Guardian
Ex-Manchester United footballer Dwight Yorke visited Kingston to promote tourism in his native Tobago.
The former Aston Villa, Blackburn and Sunderland striker once dubbed the Smiling Assassin was in Market Place on Saturday, in his role as brand ambassador for the Carribbean island.
Yorke impressed watching children with his skills, while crowds were kept entertained by a steel band and limbo dancers.
Others relaxed in a giant hammock set up especially for the event.
Actor Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman in Eastenders, also visited Market Square to promote the island.
Sheona Walkers, Tobago's UK promotional analyst, said: ‘We’re delighted to bring a slice of Tobago to Kingston.
"We’re creating an experience to allow people to live the culture Tobago style, celebrating the treasures that set the island apart from others."
https://www.youtube.com/v/KZV3I0wCY_Q
Post by: Tiresais on August 27, 2014, 10:01:46 AM
Post by: Bakes on August 27, 2014, 11:53:20 AM
9) Andy Cole, £7m, Newcastle United to Manchester United, 1995
(http://i.guim.co.uk/w-620/h--/q-95/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/8/26/1409065495744/ad57c446-eb0e-4df4-8fc3-42a65ecfcc13-620x372.jpeg)
How did he fare?
Cole scored 93 goals in 195 appearances for Manchester United but he will always be remembered for his partnership with Dwight Yorke. “When we started playing together, it was like meeting a special woman and falling in love,” recalled Cole in an interview with FourFourTwo. “Everything felt right. We never had a cross word. Our confidence soared and we thought we’d score every week. If one of us didn’t score, the other would. We could alter our play depending on the opposition: I’d go long, he’d go short. Nobody knew how to mark us. At times, we had so much space that we took liberties.” The pair scored 53 goals between them in United’s most successful season ever, including these beauties (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysJ_VtDggpM) against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Post by: chelsealife on August 27, 2014, 06:08:34 PM
About time they promoted T&T more - I'd say the majority of the country don't know we exist, which is a crying shame given the potential for tourism.It's not T&T its just Tobago with Dwight Yorke. THA pays him to be an ambassador for our island
Post by: asylumseeker on September 01, 2014, 07:53:14 PM
I was disappointed and kinda surprised to see Dwight holding a marginal presence on display at the Man U Museum ...
I was at Old Trafford last year...unless they've changed the displays, I was happy and proud to see Yorke's presence. It was in no way marginal...sharing a display case with Cantona definitely isn't marginal.
And the way the staff spoke of Dwight was amazing....said he'd always be smiling and laughing when he entered the stadium. They spoke like they absolutely loved him.
Here's how I define marginal ... the ONLY evidence I could find of DY anywhere was a lil piece ah ting in a corner of a display case ... it bore the title United Review, and Dwight was on the cover pic. By lil, ah mean DVD case size. Considering that I needed to wuk to find that, marginal fuh sure (not his legacy; but the evidence of it). Locating Andy Cole was difficult too.
I was on the premises a long time ... went in there more than once, when it dawned on me late in de dance ... I eh see Dwight?! amidst this chapter of a lesson in European history.
When I see dates, I consider parallel histories (what other people in other places were/might have been doing at that particular period in time). There are relatively few non-Europeans who have played for the club. Trust me, I eh miss him.
Post by: diamondtrim on September 03, 2014, 02:27:55 AM
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag267/carlocarl1/IMG_0140_zps4f93b821.jpg)
Post by: diamondtrim on September 03, 2014, 02:28:55 AM
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag267/carlocarl1/IMG_0117_zpsa38f5bb1.jpg)
Post by: diamondtrim on September 03, 2014, 02:31:29 AM
I was disappointed and kinda surprised to see Dwight holding a marginal presence on display at the Man U Museum ...
I was at Old Trafford last year...unless they've changed the displays, I was happy and proud to see Yorke's presence. It was in no way marginal...sharing a display case with Cantona definitely isn't marginal.
And the way the staff spoke of Dwight was amazing....said he'd always be smiling and laughing when he entered the stadium. They spoke like they absolutely loved him.
Here's how I define marginal ... the ONLY evidence I could find of DY anywhere was a lil piece ah ting in a corner of a display case ... it bore the title United Review, and Dwight was on the cover pic. By lil, ah mean DVD case size. Considering that I needed to wuk to find that, marginal fuh sure (not his legacy; but the evidence of it). Locating Andy Cole was difficult too.
I was on the premises a long time ... went in there more than once, when it dawned on me late in de dance ... I eh see Dwight?! amidst this chapter of a lesson in European history.
When I see dates, I consider parallel histories (what other people in other places were/might have been doing at that particular period in time). There are relatively few non-Europeans who have played for the club. Trust me, I eh miss him.
There are a couple of walls with a list of Man Utd internationals.....can't find the pics right now though. From what you said, I assume the displays have been changed a bit
Post by: asylumseeker on September 03, 2014, 11:47:25 AM
There are a couple of walls with a list of Man Utd internationals.....can't find the pics right now though. From what you said, I assume the displays have been changed a bit
Correct, there is a list of Man Utd players who have received international caps. DY was listed. Did you see that in the main musueum area or elsewhere?
Post by: diamondtrim on September 03, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
There are a couple of walls with a list of Man Utd internationals.....can't find the pics right now though. From what you said, I assume the displays have been changed a bit
Correct, there is a list of Man Utd players who have received international caps. DY was listed. Did you see that in the main musueum area or elsewhere?
To be honest, I can't remember where I saw it....Utd's museum is huge (at least compared to Chelsea and Liverpool)
Post by: asylumseeker on September 07, 2014, 03:10:21 AM
There are a couple of walls with a list of Man Utd internationals.....can't find the pics right now though. From what you said, I assume the displays have been changed a bit
Correct, there is a list of Man Utd players who have received international caps. DY was listed. Did you see that in the main museum area or elsewhere?
To be honest, I can't remember where I saw it....Utd's museum is huge (at least compared to Chelsea and Liverpool)
... for some reason, I seem to recall it being in the vicinity of the media room (or en route to). Was hopeful you could confirm/endorse that.
Anfield is a cubby hole compared to what's going on at United. But, frankly, I found the experience at Anfield to be more personable. The commercial behemoth thing at United seemed to be less about football, and more about cashing in on branding. At Anfield, the constant themes that ring through are tradition and preserving values rooted in the culture of the club.
One only has to look as far as the simplicity of the dressing room at Liverpool to paint the picture.
With the planned 13,000 seat expansion at Anfield, who knows how that will affect the club, but one gets the sense that every effort will be made to strike a balance.
I'll post a pic of my DY artifact from the museum.
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2014, 09:47:31 AM
By Paul Brown (avfc.co.uk)
When it comes to sheer audacity, who will ever forget Dwight Yorke's chipped penalty against Arsenal in 1998?
Yorke was at his extraordinary best as he dinked the ball into the net in a 1-0 win at Villa Park.
The Calypso Kid first impudently succeeded with this spot-kick style in an FA Cup tie at Sheffield United.
But it was the reaction of David Seaman - diving to his left before realising the error of his ways and accepting the inevitable - that really made the Gunners goal special.
And the fact, of course, that it was scored on home soil.
Yorke smiles as he recalls that glorious moment in his colossal claret and blue career.
And he gives huge credit to the fans for giving him the freedom to attempt such a crazy feat.
He said: "That was a special moment. I was high on confidence.
"The fans believed in me. I felt I was unstoppable. Those were the kind of things I used to do.
"Not many players could get away with that at Villa Park.
"I just felt 'even if I miss this, they know I'm trying to entertain them.'
"That's part of a player's makeup. You want to win football matches, of course. But the fans are paying their hard-earned money to come and be entertained. It should be like going to the theatre!
"Some people might not remember it, but I loved to entertain the fans before the game too.
"I loved to run out late. It wasn't deliberate. But I was always the last man for the warm-up.
"I used to juggle the ball across the pitch. I was entertaining the fans and showing them I was well up for it. I was geeing the fans up.
"I'd have the fans singing my name. I got a buzz from that and I'd like to think that they got a buzz from it too.
"The fans were amazing with me at Villa. They believed in me. I had confidence in myself but they gave me even greater confidence.
"They helped me play with authority every time I went out. To have the crowd believing that I was going to do the business for them and score gave me great belief.
"We had a sensational bond. That was a feeling between us that no other player could appreciate.
"The fans were always up for it.
"They got us through games. They won us some matches, definitely.
"When our backs were against the wall, they would scream us through.
"Playing in front of them and scoring in front of them was the best feeling. Ask any player! That's what they all want to do."
Let's hope someone experiences the Villa Park roar this weekend for our latest instalment with the Gunners.
https://www.youtube.com/v/cRK3XiJxPrY
Post by: Peong on September 16, 2014, 12:01:28 PM
Post by: Thomo on September 16, 2014, 12:47:51 PM
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2014, 12:56:56 PM
He did the same, pre World Cup 2006, vs Iceland
https://www.youtube.com/v/2piQi23VGZI
Post by: asylumseeker on October 17, 2014, 06:52:47 AM
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Officials at the Department of Tourism and Transportation have already estimated that between the spend of visitors to the island and media rights the tournament could earn as much as $37 million.
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The legends will participate in a major community outreach programmes throughout Tobago. Schools, clubs and academies will benefit as young players get an opportunity to interact with the legends.
Sam?
Post by: maxg on October 17, 2014, 08:14:48 AM
Post by: g on October 18, 2014, 05:42:35 PM
Yorke to strap on boots for ‘Legends Challenge’
By Mark Pouchet (Express).
Former skipper of the Soca Warriors and Trinidad and Tobago international Dwight Yorke is one of 64 former players who will take to the field when the Bristish Airways Tobago Football Legends Challenge kicks off from June 15-22 in the sister isle next year.
At the launch of the event at the Hyatt Regency, Yorke, Tobago House of Assembly’s Tobago global brand ambassador, and former French international and Manchester United footballer Louis Saha, were on hand to support the week-long event that will also feature a Dwight Yorke International Golf Tournament Day (June 19) at the event’s official base and accommodation, the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort in Lowlands.
The football part of the competition will have as its venue the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet and is set to feature former top players from clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as well as select teams from the Professional Footballers Association and a Caribbean All Star team.
According to organisers, the Tobago Football Legends Challenge will be used to promote Tobago as a tourist and sport tourism destination. Yorke, a former Aston Villa and Manchester United player, said the Challenge was “a chance for all of us to share the beauty and theatre of sport in a fun and exciting atmosphere.”
“When I was growing up in Canaan, I never got to see the heros I would watch on TV. This event, the whole of Tobago and indeed Trinidad will be able to come, watch and mingle and support for the teams as well,” Yorke said.
THA Secretary of Education, Youth Affairs and Sport, Huey Cadette said he was very pleased to be involved especially because of the community interaction aspect of the Challenge.
“The fact that this event has been structured in such a way that the individuals (legends) will find themselves right across the community.
“In terms of the Best of the Rest game, in terms of the clinics, the Reach the Stars programme, it allows the persons in the community to be involved and feel a part of it,” he said.
The legends will participate in a major community outreach programmes throughout Tobago. Schools, clubs and academies will benefit as young players get an opportunity to interact with the legends.
Tracey Davidson-Celestine, THA Secretary of Tourism and Transportation, said the Challenge coincides with a period featuring increased visitors to the islands.
“The competition comes at a time when international arrivals are increasing and the signs that the growth will continue into the winter season and beyond, and already we are organising additional flights to deal with the increased visitor arrivals,’’ she said.
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Saha among 64 former players for Tobago Legends.
By Sean Nero (Guardian).
Former T&T and Manchester United stand-out Dwight Yorke is convinced that next year’s British Airways Tobago Football Legends Challenge at his namesake Dwight Yorke Stadium in Tobago will lift this country’s profile globally.
Speaking at yesterday’s launch of the event held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Port-of-Spain Yorke described football as a global sport that attracts different types of people and a game with the potential to boost the twin-island’s image.
Yorke serves as global brand ambassador for the Department of Tourism and Transportation, which is a co-sponsor of the event.
With the Football Challenge now confirmed to take place in the sister isle, from June 15-22, it promises to see some of the world’s most revered athletes return to the pitch in a shortened format. Luis Saha, who was present at the launch, will be included in one of eight teams and 64 former players competing at the week-long event.
Yorke expressed delight in having the opportunity to welcome Saha, another former Manchester United forward, to local shores for the launch, along with George Berry and Colin Hill from the Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) in the United Kingdom.
Citing the tremendous excitement an event of this magnitude would generate the organisers have stressed the importance of hosting outreach projects in the community.
Officials at the Department of Tourism and Transportation have already estimated that between the spend of visitors to the island and media rights the tournament could earn as much as $37 million.
UK-based Sky Television will produce a 90-minute special, aimed at positioning Tobago as a trusted destination for well-known celebrities.
“I think people will be pleasantly surprised not just to see the stars, but to see the impact that it will bring into our country and hopefully everyone would benefit from it. Football took—since 2006—a turn for the worst in many respects in my opinion. It’s just nice to see T&T back on the map doing the things that we did best, which is compete on a regular basis in the Caribbean Cup,” Yorke said.
“And, of course, in the World Cup qualifications it’s looking much more like the T&T team. I keep one eye on that and continue voice success. Hopefully, that will be the case. But, there is still a lot of hard work still to be done. The progress looks slow, but it’s going in the right direction.
I am completing my A-badges. I am one level away from being a complete coach, which is the professional level, which is what you need to meet the requirement. So, yes, that is a slow process. It takes a couple of years before I complete it, but by the time it would be finished that’s when I would be committed to that side of my ideas on football.”
Asked if he would offer his services to the senior national team, Yorke said he would not dismiss such a possibility.
He declared that football had been very kind to him, not just giving him an opportunity to fulfil his dreams, but to meet many interesting people. Between his experiences abroad and having so many years in the game, Yorke now considers it absolutely paramount to give back to T&T football.
When that time comes around, he said, then, he would know it, but for now he was focusing on being a true brand ambassador for T&T, while continuing to try and implement his knowledge to continue his personal develop.
Yorke said, “Football is always going to be part of me. I have always been part of it and I look forward to that day when it comes for me to give back to give back to my country, from maybe a coaching point of view.”
Any opportunity for a SocaWarriors.net presence/get together for this period as well?
Post by: Tallman on October 21, 2014, 11:07:22 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/picturegalleries/11153856/Premier-Leagues-100-greatest-ever-players.html?frame=3072355
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03076/zola-top100_3076216k.jpg)
Post by: asylumseeker on November 03, 2014, 09:30:55 AM
Dwight Yorke, the former star striker of English Premier League giants Manchester United, will be in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8 and 9 to support a football (soccer) tournament organized by the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).
The Trinidad & Tobago international, 42, will also participate in an online talk with readers of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Vietnam time) on November 9 at www.tuoitre.com.vn.
Fans can now send questions for Yorke to thethao@tuoitre.com.vn.
He will also be present in the stands at the BIDV Manchester United Cup 2014, which will kick off on November 8 and close on November 23 on small, 11m x 22m pitches. The event will be held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
During his football career, Yorke played for several different clubs in Britain including Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, and Manchester United.
He played for United from 1998 to 2002 and scored 64 goals in 188 matches with the club.
He was capped 74 times for the Trinidad & Tobago national football team and scored 19 goals.
http://tuoitrenews.vn/sports/23761/former-united-striker-dwight-yorke-to-visit-vietnam-this-weekend
Post by: asylumseeker on November 03, 2014, 09:36:33 AM
The two players were at the peak of their powers during the Treble winning season of 1998/99 and when Keane took over as Sunderland manager he soon enticed Yorke to leave Australia for the North-East.
"I'd got on well with Yorkie at United," he writes in The Second Half.
"He had the penthouse in Sydney Harbour, and the Lamborghini, all the women. A hard life. But I knew he loved football. He loved the game and he liked a challenge.
"Dwight Yorke was probably my best signing," he admitted.
The 34-year-old was told by the club his contract would not be renewed after the club secured promotion to the Premier League, but a shortage of numbers meant he re-signed, though it wasn't to end well as far as Keane was concerned.
Yorke decided to return to international football which was not well received by the club.
"He took his eye off the ball once or twice, and I left him on the bench," added Keane, who made him train with the reserves for a period of time.
"Maybe I should have pulled him aside and said, 'Yorkie, come on – pull your finger out'."
The deterioration in their relationship was crystal clear once the former Ireland captain departed Wearside, something Keane has regretted since.
"A few days after I left Sunderland, Yorkie text me: All the best. I text him back: Go fu** yourself."
"I saw him a few years ago," he writes. "We both played in a charity match. We said hello to each other, but there was no real conversation.
"And it's sad, because I had great days with Yorkie.
"I could have handled things differently."
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/keane-dwight-yorke-text-me-to-wish-me-well-i-told-him-to-go-f-himself-30651568.html
Post by: g on November 03, 2014, 04:42:30 PM
Feather in Yorke's cap there
Post by: Tallman on December 06, 2014, 09:47:20 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/Cj-NKE-CZII?start=329
Team Figo consisted of Lehman, Cafu, Zambrotta, Zanetti, Nesta, Seedorf, Deco, Smicer, Figo, Fowler and Shevchenko while team Cannavaro featured Dudek, Salgado, Beletti, Cannavaro, Materazzi, Nakata, Scholes, Berger, Kluivert, Yorke and Litmanen. To top this already star-studded team, Howard Webb was the match referee in match.
Post by: Tallman on March 11, 2015, 06:50:10 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2387899-ranking-the-top-20-strikers-in-premier-league-history-on-their-heading-ability/page/10
Post by: Tallman on March 16, 2015, 06:18:36 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/MqhW8aL5_v8&t=1377
Post by: Tallman on March 24, 2015, 06:31:09 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/11491116/Best-Manchester-United-players-ever-the-top-50.html
Post by: Tallman on March 30, 2015, 04:02:13 PM
http://www.ta-emags.com/V1/Zing/Z27/?pn=68
Post by: davyjenny1 on March 31, 2015, 10:41:59 AM
Post by: Tallman on April 07, 2015, 11:07:47 AM
By Phil Costa (thesetpieces.com)
Few footballers have played under a more eclectic selection of managers than Dwight Yorke. He tells Phil Costa why Sir Alex Ferguson was great, why Graeme Souness was difficult and why he doesn’t think Roy Keane is cut out for management.
When Sir Alex Ferguson first decided to bring you to Manchester United, how did you feel?
It was a shock to the system when I heard that they were interested. You know, you’d look through their squad and they had such great players, and I thought, “Wow, why are they after me?”
But Sir Alex said he had tried to get me when I was even younger, even before I went to Aston Villa and that he had been constantly tracking my progress. He came to me and said, ‘Come and play for this club, come and play for this great institution.’
Manchester United were always a team I was envious of over the years and I just really wanted to join the club, With so many established players, it was a no brainer. Having the opportunity to work under Sir Alex, it was the best thing I could have ever done. He taught me so much. He taught me not only to win football matches but to be ruthless in doing so.
The hunger and desire in all of those players, even in training, was like ‘Woah!’ – you literally could not let up for a second. There were constantly intense training camps, and you knew that if you weren’t performing there was another guy snapping at your heels ready to take your place straight away, and I think that this healthy competition really help the squad as a whole.
After you left Manchester United, you worked under Graeme Souness and you didn’t enjoy the same relationship, did you?
Well, I’ve got to say that he was a fantastic player and and a brilliant captain. The things that he has won in the game, I can’t question that. I felt when I joined Blackburn that he was the right man for the job, and of course Andy Cole was there at the time so he influenced me as well – but I didn’t really know too much about Souness, apart from his record as a player.
At first it went ok, I was joint top scorer in my first season there with 14 goals, which was a good return for me. But my second year there just went belly up. After you work with such a great manager, to come in and work with someone like Graeme was… difficult. I found it very difficult to get going and his managerial skills were maybe one to question at the time and there was that incident with me and him off the pitch and after that I lost respect for him. But you know, we both worked for Sky and did the analysis together. Bygones be bygones, I don’t hold grudges but at that particular time I was pretty upset with how things were between us.
You had a difficult relationship with John Gregory too, didn’t you?
I actually got on well with John Gregory. Brian Little was the manager and Gregory was the first team coach – he was the one I would go to if I needed to work on something. He saw himself as a player even though he was the coach and I always had a good record with him. I could always relate to him. Of course the situation changed when Gregory took over, and he knew how important I was to the team, I was at the top of my game at the time and that’s why Manchester United came in for me. I felt I had given that club ten years, and it was a great time in my career, it was a platform for me, I had built up my reputation there. I’m still very grateful for all the opportunities that Aston Villa gave me, I had a good record with the fans too, but as you can see if you have the aspiration to go on to bigger and better things, and no disrespect to Aston Villa because I still love the football club, Manchester United was a huge proposition especially with the Champions League. My leaving will always be sad for me because of my relationship with Gregory, it will always feel like a marriage that soured.
Your last manager was Roy Keane. What was it like working under an old teammate of yours?
Oh, you know, when someone is the manager you have to respect their position. Roy Keane was put in that position and clearly he was the manager. I didn’t treat him any differently than any other managers I’ve worked under like Sir Alex.
He did an outstanding job there when he first got the job, got them promoted to the Premier League within six or seven months and for me, what I take from Roy Keane apart from him being a great leader in his playing days – is that maybe he found club management difficult at times.
You have to be involved with people everyday, from all levels of the club, and I don’t think that’s really in his make up! He’s not the most people person is he? As a manager you’re going from the youth level, to the board of directors, to the canteen, to the groundsmen, and you have to be involved and interact with everybody! I’m sure Keano would tell you that that he’s not the best person for all that, so, that was probably one of his downfalls.
However, I do feel that international management is perfect for him. He’s not there every day, he can go walk his dog like he likes to do, he can go and watch different games, it’s much more free. He will do his job when he has them for the two weeks during the international break, and then he’s good to go again! I really feel he could be a brilliant international manager. He’s got that whole look, he’s got that respect, and it’s such a shame that from a club management view it hasn’t quite worked out for him.
Which managers got the most out of you?
Well listen, I’ll give you two concepts. Firstly, Brian Little when he first came to Aston Villa he said to me, “Look, you are my number 10. Go and play.” He really gave me that freedom, and he let me enjoy my football, and for me, that just elevated me to another level. That was all I needed, that little bit of assurance and it made me into a far better player, made me so much more positive, to do the things I knew I was capable of doing and he just let me express myself.
But of course the greatest manager I’ve played under was Sir Alex. What I achieved under him, what he achieved himself, you just have to respect that. Everybody respects him. And to be given that opportunity by Sir Alex to play for such a great club, he’s easily the best manager. Again, he was another manager that said to me “you are at this football club because you belong at this football club.”
One of the things I will always take away from those two managers I mentioned, is that they always wanted me to play with freedom, and to express myself – which is football is all about.
I noticed that you’re doing your coaching badges and, well, the Sunderland job will be free in the summer…
Yeah! It’s a job that I would certainly like to have, obviously I spent three years there, I know the football club. It’s something that I would look at, I’m certainly doing my coaching badges for a particular reason, I want to be a manager. Hopefully one day, someone will give me that opportunity I’ve always asked for. Sunderland is a great football club, and I have a great relationship with the fans there, so give the opportunity, I’d love to do it.
Dwight Yorke was speaking to us at a Google+ Hangout event in London, presented by Manchester United and Chevrolet.
Post by: Tallman on April 08, 2015, 11:01:53 AM
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Post by: Tallman on April 13, 2015, 06:36:12 AM
By Abigail O'Leary (Manchester Evening News)
Footballing legend Dwight Yorke returned to Old Trafford - to coach a group of young female footballers.
The former United star turned up at the kick-pitch by the stadium to encourage the girls who play for Manchester United to keep enjoying their sport - and to see the work of the club’s charity, the Manchester United Foundation.
He spoke to them about what it takes to become a professional and showed them some top tips.
Yorke, who also played for Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, took part in a skills session run by the Foundation and proved he hadn’t lost any of his own ability when he showed the all-girls team how to score the perfect goal.
He said: “I’ve come along to give a little football session to the young girls to encourage them to play the game. I’ll be showing them the fundamentals and the basics of the game as well as what it takes to be a professional.
“I’ve loved the experience and I’ve loved the idea of me being here at the Foundation. I’ll be showing the girls one or two things that will hopefully take them forward in the game they love.”
Yorke also spoke about the upcoming Legends Game on Sunday, 14 June, which sees some of football’s most famous faces go head-to-head in a historic match between Manchester United Legends vs Bayern Munich Allstars.
Speaking about the Legends Game, he said: “It’s going to be a fantastic occasion against one of the world’s greatest teams Bayern Munich. It’s an occasion that you don’t want to miss.”
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Post by: Tallman on May 13, 2015, 07:48:05 PM
By Andrew Crompton (manutd.com)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has recalled the day when Arsenal came to Old Trafford and he bagged a quickfire hat-trick in a 6-1 demolition of the Gunners.
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in February 2001 and Arsene Wenger's men were United’s closest league rivals. But Yorke put the Reds ahead in only the third minute after a neat one-two with Paul Scholes and that opened the floodgates.
The Tobagan's second goal came in the 18th minute after he was put through by Roy Keane and, four minutes later, he guided home a David Beckham cross to complete his hat-trick. Further strikes by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham capped a brilliant United performance.
Yorke told ManUtd.com: "My hat-trick is the one everyone talks about whenever United play Arsenal. To score three goals in less than 22 minutes was amazing.
"I got out of bed on the right side that morning – everything went to plan, my food was good and everything fell into place. I just had one of those magical moments on the football pitch. I’d put in some hard graft behind the scenes and it’s when you do that that you get the reward.
"I was delighted to score, but it was the fact that we hit six against them that day, and the manner in which we did it – demolishing them here at Old Trafford."
United went on to wrap up the 2000/01 title in April, finishing 10 points ahead of the Gunners. Yorke notched 11 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions that term, but the three he bagged against Arsenal will forever live in his memory.
Asked whether he ended up disappointed not to have scored more in the game, after netting such a quick hat-trick, Yorke replied: "Well, the manager took me off after 75 minutes, so I didn’t get the full game to add to my tally! I’ve often wondered why Sir Alex did that but he was the best in the business and you never questioned his decisions.
"I didn’t expect to do it against Arsenal but it was a good feeling and it’s a game every United fan looks back on and thinks 'wow, that was an amazing day'."
Yorke admits the 6-1 thrashing of Arsenal was one of the high points of his four-year spell with United, in which he bagged 64 goals in 120 appearances – including one other hat-trick, against Derby County – before moving on to Blackburn Rovers.
"It’s right up there," he said. "Obviously, winning the Treble was the highlight but from an individual point of view, being a striker, if you score three goals in any game it’s always nice. But to do it against a top team like Arsenal, not many people can say they have ticked that box, and I’m one of them."
Post by: Tallman on May 16, 2015, 01:01:58 PM
By Allen Gunn (manutd.com)
As Manchester United’s first competitive goalscorer against Bayern Munich in the club’s history, Dwight Yorke is looking forward to welcoming the German club back to Old Trafford on 14 June.
Yorke, who made the switch from Aston Villa to United during the summer of 1998, was surprised to hear that his Champions League strike was United’s first-ever goal against Bayern. "I'll take that," he joked. The then 27-year-old beat goalkeeper Oliver Kahn in the Reds’ second game of the group stage in a campaign where the Reds progressed all the way to the final, meeting Bayern again in Barcelona and, of course, winning 2-1.
The former striker told ManUtd.com of his participation in the upcoming Legends event: "It’s the only game that can get me to put my football boots on again – it’s one for a good cause in the Foundation, raising a lot of money, so it’s a great opportunity to play at this wonderful stadium and roll back the years.
"I’m sure I’m equally as excited as all the other players are and it will be a great occasion. We went to Munich about a year ago and it’s our turn to entertain them and I expect another close contest on the day. It’ll be very competitive again. We are excited and looking forward to it."
The first leg at the Allianz Arena last August finished 3-3 with Andy Cole scoring a brace and Paul Scholes adding another. Paulo Sergio, Giovane Elber and Alexander Zickler scored for the hosts.
"We’re not trying to make a comeback here but I can assure you, when they get here, the competitive element kicks in," Yorke added. "It’s just the nature of how we are and, as I said, we want to win the game but also, at the end of the day, it’s a game of football that is for a good cause and that is what we are all doing it for.
"We know what a fantastic team they are - the history of Munich, the history behind Manchester United Football Club – it’s just huge and it’ll draw a great deal of attraction to it. We’re all retired but we all have that one magical moment that we want to relive and I’m sure it won't be any different when we turn up on the day."
All proceeds from the event will go to the Manchester United Foundation for its work with young people across Greater Manchester and there will be more on show than just football as Union J will also be performing.
"I think that’s the sort of thing the Foundation are trying to draw on here," said the former Trinidad & Tobago international. "It’s not just the football match, it’s the whole occasion, coming to the stadium, having the ambiance, seeing the band perform and getting interactive with everyone. It’s a real fun day and hopefully we get a beautiful afternoon here in Manchester so the people can come out even more but it's a real good, fun, family event to come to.
"The fans and the families all come out to support the cause and we want to put on a good show as we know it’s for a charity and the Foundation. At the same time, there’s people paying to come in and they expect a good game in return and that’s what we will try to give them."
Post by: Tallman on May 16, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
By David Lewis (Special Broadcasting Service)
Yorke, who skippered the Sky Blues to championship glory against Central Coast Mariners in the first year of the competition in 2005-2006, believes the club dubbed ‘Bling FC’ during his one-year tenure remains Australia’s pre-eminent force.
And he will be keeping one eye on the outcome of the Big Blue back in the UK, admitting his "soft spot" for Sydney still runs deep.
The former Manchester United great - who made 21 appearances for Sydney as its $1 million marquee maestro - told The World Game: "I have incredible memories of my time with the club and to set up the winning goal in the grand final for Steve Corica (now a member of Sydney’s coaching staff) was nice.
"It was an amazing time to play my part in putting the A-League on the sporting map in Australia and taking the game forward.
"To win the title was an added bonus, because it capped off an amazing season for us, and I see no reason why they boys can't do it again.
"They beat Melbourne Victory in 2010 in the grand final and I know what it would mean for the club to do it again and pick up a third A-League championship.
"For me, Sydney are the biggest club in Australia. They are the focal point of the A-League and they always have been.
"They are always knocking on the door in terms of winning the A-League and to beat Melbourne Victory would be big for the club and also for the city itself.
"There's always been that rivalry there, even in the early days of the competition, and it will be all about who controls their nerves best on the day, sticks to their game plan and takes their opportunities when they come."
Having famously won the European Cup, Premier League and FA Cup treble with United in 1999, Yorke found his way to Sydney after subsequent spells with Blackburn and Birmingham and went on to skipper Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany when he departed Australia.
Playing in midfield, the ever-smiling Yorke still scored seven goals and adorned the social pages almost as often as the back pages a he cut a swathe through Sin City.
His crowning glory against the Mariners was also his last match for the club as the Sky Blues sought to rein in their spending in season two of the competition.
The game is still fresh in his mind as he looks back nostalgically.
"I remember threading the pass to "Bimbi" (Corica) and he did the rest ... I know what it feels like to capture an A-League title and hopefully the current Sydney players will have that same feeling on Sunday," said Yorke, now a TV pundit.
A surprise omission from the PFA’s recently named A-League Team of the Decade - where fellow former Sydney FC star Alessandro Del Piero only made the bench - Yorke believes the marquee concept must remain a part of the fabric of the competition.
"It's all about attracting the best talent and giving fans something out of the ordinary and that's where players like Del Piero come in," he added.
"There was always that element of doubt when I came to Australia (aged 33) that I would deliver that marquee fire.
"I was that glamour guy coming in and that's all well and good ... but I feel I produced also and I was grateful that I played alongside a bunch of guys how believed in what I was trying to achieve.
"I was happy to be given the opportunity to start the trend. Australia is a country with a great sporting tradition and has produced greats like Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell who made their names aboard.
"But when you have a big name foreign player join a team, whether it's Sydney FC or anybody else, it can only be good for the competition because it attracts a wider audience."
While pointing out the lure of the MLS and now Asia as big draw cards for star players nearing the ends of their careers, Yorke wouldn't hesitate to recommend the A-League also as a football destination.
"Of course Australia has a fair bit of competition on its hands but its important for the growth of the game to continue to try and attract the top layers at the back end of their careers," he added.
"In terms of what a city like Sydney, and Australia as a whole has to offer, it's a place and league I would urge any payer to embrace."
Post by: Tallman on May 21, 2015, 02:33:47 PM
By James Cambridge (express.co.uk)
DWIGHT YORKE has revealed his interest in becoming Sunderland manager one day.
The 43-year-old, who played for the Black Cats from 2006 to 2009, says he has 'unfinished business' with the club.
And has admitted that it's a role he would seriously consider should Dick Advocaat depart at the end of the season.
He told Kicca: "I feel that I'm in a good place now that it is something that would be very appealing to me if and when that job does come about maybe it is something that I would really consider looking into.
"Certainly I've made no secret that I'm doing my coaching badges at this point in time
"I take football very seriously and I've learnt a lot over the years being a professional player for a number of years, been part of a backroom staff, learning my coaching badges.
"And I feel that one day given the chance the opportunity may come along at Sunderland it would be a team of great interest to me because I feel I've got unfinished business there.
"I see myself as an aspiring, new, young manager coming through the ranks once I've finished my qualifications this year I will certainly be looking at it with one eye.
"At the moment we know Dick Advocaat is the manager there and we wish him well. Again they are a club that I have a great deal of admiration for."
Yorke made made 59 league appearances for Sunderland scoring six times.
Post by: Tallman on June 29, 2015, 01:46:40 PM
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Post by: Tallman on September 03, 2015, 05:35:09 AM
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Post by: asylumseeker on September 03, 2015, 07:27:21 AM
Post by: Tallman on September 03, 2015, 08:32:20 AM
Yuh doh see much ah dat in the Top Flight these days. Exquisite 1v1 attacking. Credit to the keeper for not gehhin caught up in the feint ... although in the end, what was to be, was to be. #MadeinTobago
De defender was literally taken out of de picture.
Post by: asylumseeker on September 03, 2015, 09:01:02 AM
Yuh doh see much ah dat in the Top Flight these days. Exquisite 1v1 attacking. Credit to the keeper for not gehhin caught up in the feint ... although in the end, what was to be, was to be. #MadeinTobago
De defender was literally taken out of de picture.
ENT!
Post by: boss on September 03, 2015, 11:11:56 AM
Yuh doh see much ah dat in the Top Flight these days. Exquisite 1v1 attacking. Credit to the keeper for not gehhin caught up in the feint ... although in the end, what was to be, was to be. #MadeinTobago
De defender was literally taken out of de picture.
:rotfl:
Post by: asylumseeker on September 03, 2015, 11:28:29 AM
Post by: soccerman on September 03, 2015, 01:32:01 PM
Yuh doh see much ah dat in the Top Flight these days. Exquisite 1v1 attacking. Credit to the keeper for not gehhin caught up in the feint ... although in the end, what was to be, was to be. #MadeinTobago
De defender was literally taken out of de picture.
ENT!
That was an absolute classic, one of my favorite goals by a T&T player.
Post by: Peong on September 03, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
Yeah those were some good memories. Pre-internet yes, I used to hope the news would show highlights.
Post by: Tallman on September 04, 2015, 06:59:25 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/nOC_rKLc5a4?start=140
Post by: Sando prince on September 26, 2015, 05:10:07 PM
Yorke playing Cricket with Lara tonight in a charity match
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Post by: Sando prince on October 14, 2015, 10:50:17 PM
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SIR ALEX FERGUSON: “IN MY TIME, DWIGHT YORKE WAS THE ONLY PLAYER FANTASTIC FROM DAY ONE”
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The retired Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson told ESPN FC in an exclusive interview that he believes Manchester United can win the Premier League this season. He was also full of praise for his former striker Dwight Yorke, who he said was the only player during his reign that gave an immediate response just like Anthony Martial.
Sir Alex told ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop, “It’s that kind of league, anyone can win it now. Leicester are the most consistent — they’ve only lost one game. If we get to New Year up near the top, we’ll have a good chance,”
“[Van Gaal has] certainly made a lot of changes and he’s bought (six) new players this year and, I think, five or six new players the year before,” said Ferguson. “That takes time and it’s not easy. Coming to Manchester United, you do need time. In my time, there was maybe Dwight Yorke who gave an immediate response — he was fantastic from day one. They are not always like that; he was an exception. It normally takes some time, particularly if they come from abroad, to settle in.”
“All the strikers I had, everyone relied on their confidence,”
“When they were scoring they think they can never stop, when they’re not scoring they think they’re never going get a goal, it’s a fact. When I was a striker I was the same; my dad used to say make sure you hit the ball, don’t try and pass it in the net. Eric Cantona had it, [Ruud] van Nistelrooy had it, [Andy] Cole had it and then the rich stream comes along again and they’re back to normal. I think we’ll have to wait, it’ll happen. [Rooney will] go on a run, don’t worry about that.”
Post by: Sando prince on October 24, 2015, 08:09:44 PM
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Post by: Tallman on October 26, 2015, 06:36:27 AM
By John Cross (mirror.co.uk)
Dwight Yorke has thrown his hat into the ring for the Aston Villa job.
Villa legend Yorke, 43, says the post is very “appealing” after Tim Sherwood was sacked after just eight months in charge.
Former Everton boss David Moyes is the red-hot bookies’ favourite but remains in charge of Real Sociedad.
Ex-Sunderland boss Gus Poyet, who has been offered the AEK Athens job, is on the shortlist while Nigel Pearson could also be an option.
Yorke, who has managed Trinidad and Tobago, told beIN Sports: “I’ve got to say yes (I do fancy the job). It’s the kind of job in management that would be very appealing to me.
“I played for that football club for ten years and I know what is to be expected of Aston Villa, the players, the sort of level of performance.
“I‘ve been in football all my life and I’ve learnt outside of the game and been around fantastic managers and I’ve played for good managers and yes, that’s the kind of job I’d certainly be interested in.
“It’s a club that’s very close to my heart. I had ten wonderful years there. I had a fantastic relationship with the fans there as well. I know the club inside out.
“I feel that with my experience now in the game, having worked on the media side of things and worked alongside some good managers, working in the backroom staff as a manager as well, I feel that I’m ready now to take on that sort of challenge.”
Yorke expressed his regret that Sherwood had been axed after the disastrous run but says he paid a heavy price for results.
“No one wants to see a manager get sacked, clearly, and Tim being an ex-player himself, who’s gone into management, you want to see young managers do well,” said Yorke.
“Unfortunately for Tim it’s a results-business we’re in and even though he’s gone in there and done extremely well and got them to an FA Cup semi-final and all the good things he’s done for Villa.
“But then he brought in thirteen players at the beginning of the season, or someone else did.”
Villa legend Andy Gray, now a beIN Sports pundit, claimed the club is stuck in a “malaise.”
Gray added: “It’s sad for me to see [the club] in this predicament, not only the way it is in now but the way it’s been for about three years now.
“There’s been a malaise around the club that’s been very difficult to shake off. This season is going to be the worst season for this.
“I think more chairmen will pull the trigger this season than any other season because of what’s at stake, because the new TV deal kicks in next season, because they need to be in the Premier League next season and I think if it hadn’t have been, Tim might have got a bit more time. Every owner is getting twitchy.
“Every owner that’s down there (at the bottom of the Premier League) and needs to stay in will get twitchy and it will take a really brave chairman or owner, when a team is down there.
“I’m telling you Newcastle will be the same, Sunderland will be the same, even Steven McClaren, if Newcastle are still in the bottom three going into January then would it surprise me if Steve McClaren went?
“It wouldn’t because clubs like that need to stay in the league so I’m not surprised because we’ve all been in the game long enough to not be surprised by anything.
“I’m disappointed for Tim because I like Tim. He’s a British manager and it doesn’t do British managers’ reputations any good every time one fails or is perceived to have failed so I’m a little sad in that but I think when Randy Lerner came to town yesterday before the game, I said if they don’t win he’s there for a reason.”
Yorke also claimed that he has matured despite his party boy image and believes Sir Alex Ferguson, his boss at Manchester United, could help him.
Yorke added: “You just have to look at my CV as a player. You don’t play for the best football club in the world and achieve what I’ve achieved in the game if I wasn’t dedicated to it.
“Yes, I have made some bad decisions in my life but it doesn’t mean that I’m a bad person. I’m a football person through and through.
“I know the game inside out and I’ve got the experience now and feel I’m at the right age and all those things that have been said about me is in the past now. I‘m a new person now as well.
“I’m sure and I have a fantastic relationship [with him]. As I’m sure everyone knows, I still work for the club and my relationship with Sir Alex is one that I’m very proud of and someone I can always pick up the phone and speak to at any given time.”
Post by: FF on October 26, 2015, 06:51:18 AM
Post by: Sam on October 26, 2015, 09:33:27 AM
Dwight Yorke wants to succeed Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa
F00ck Yorke.
De only seed he sucking is Lara one.
Post by: Sando prince on October 26, 2015, 05:31:04 PM
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Dwight Yorke wants to be Aston Villa’s manager.
The former Villa striker is keen to replace Tim Sherwood, who was sacked on Sunday. “There are young people ready to break into management and I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t put my name in the hat,” the 43-year-old told Talksport. “People will say I don’t have any experience but we’ve seen people with experience go in there and struggle to do a job. I know that club inside out and I’ve looked at the squad, there’s enough in there to get them out of this position and there’s enough time as well.
Post by: Sando prince on October 26, 2015, 05:35:54 PM
VIDEO Report; https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153657607810610/ (https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153657607810610/)QuoteDwight Yorke wants to be Aston Villa’s manager.
The former Villa striker is keen to replace Tim Sherwood, who was sacked on Sunday. “There are young people ready to break into management and I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t put my name in the hat,” the 43-year-old told Talksport. “People will say I don’t have any experience but we’ve seen people with experience go in there and struggle to do a job. I know that club inside out and I’ve looked at the squad, there’s enough in there to get them out of this position and there’s enough time as well.
Good luck to the former national captain and national hero! :beermug:
Video comments show many others supporting you.
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Post by: Quags on October 26, 2015, 08:03:18 PM
When has Yorke managed Trinidad & Tobago?You can't remember?,doh sell out the man stories nah.
Post by: Tallman on October 26, 2015, 08:17:24 PM
When has Yorke managed Trinidad & Tobago?
Was Assistant coach for a minute under Latapy
Post by: asylumseeker on October 27, 2015, 07:53:43 AM
Post by: Tallman on October 29, 2015, 11:40:22 AM
By Nick Miller (football365.com)
As usually happens when a Premier League job comes up, the opening at Aston Villa has inspired something of a scramble, as those out of work eye up the chance to have a crack at what could be quite a juicy gig. Big crowds, decent contract that will be paid up whether or not you’re any good, and the statistical probability that you can’t possibly be as bad as the last bloke. Or the one before him. Or the one before him.
The usual suspects are all in the running; we’ve got the continental choice of the nose-tappers and wiseguys (Remi Garde), the youngish up-and-comer from the lower divisions (Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink), the highly-rated sort who worked wonders with a smaller club (Sean Dyche), the tail-between-the-legs sackee from a bigger job (Brendan Rodgers), the cold-eyed killer who looks like he’d just as soon show you his knife collection but tear your larynx out with his bare hands as shake your hand (Nigel Pearson).
And then there’s the wild card, in this case Dwight Yorke.
“There are young people ready to break into management and I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t put my name in the hat,” Yorke said on the wireless this week, to the general amusement of anyone who knows that Villa won’t appoint a gobby ex-pro whose previous coaching experience extends to five months as Ricky Sbragia’s interim number two at Sunderland and a brief spell as Trinidad and Tobago assistant.
Of course, giving this job to Yorke would be absurd. Obviously. He has never actually coached anywhere and has spent his retirement from playing expanding his wardrobe and squeezing legs on the Sky Sports punditry circuit. Clearly it would be absurd. Of course it would.
But would it though?
“People will say I don’t have any experience,” Yorke continued, “but we’ve seen people with experience go in there and struggle to do a job. I know that club inside out and I’ve looked at the squad, there’s enough in there to get them out of this position and there’s enough time as well.
“It’s whether the owners are prepared to give an aspiring young manager an opportunity. You look at the managers available now, it’s a merry-go-round. In the 30 years I’ve been involved in football it’s been the same people getting job after job, so why are young managers doing all their coaching badges but not getting that opportunity?”
And he’s right. It often seems as if the same faces are just shuffling around the mid-level clubs of the Premier League, an old boys network that displays a chronic lack of imagination and diversity. The appointment of Sam Allardyce at Sunderland might turn out to be the right one, but it was the most inevitable managerial move in the history of football. It was so obviously going to happen from the moment that Dick Advocaat changed his mind about retirement in the vaguely adorable hope that he could go round the block one more time. It was predictable and crashingly dull, even though it might secure safety for the club.
So why not mix things up a little bit? Yorke speaks well on TV, which is no qualification in itself but it’s about the same as some of his contemporaries seem to have. Yet the response to his punditry is usually centred around those loud suits, the derision for which carries some pretty unpleasant undertones that we won’t investigate at great length here, but are undeniably present.
Yorke doesn’t really seem to be taken seriously, but why? Perhaps it’s the clothes, perhaps it’s the previous association with Katie Price and a number of other notable celebrities, perhaps it’s the chunky volume of kiss and tell stories from way back when (a favourite being the one where he apparently convinced one young lady that he was a postman named Brian), perhaps it’s something altogether more sinister, but Yorke doesn’t seem to be taken seriously in the way that many of his contemporaries are.
It would be interesting to see him in the Villa job, at least. A Premier League club giving a chance to a young, enthusiastic black manager rather than going down the predictable old route. He might well be a disaster, but at least he’d liven Villa up a bit, a club who have been very slowly withering and fading away for a few years now, like a cliff gently crumbling into the sea. The life and excitement has been sucked out of the club by a combination of player sales and uninspiring managerial choices. At least Yorke might add some vim and vigour, in a different way to Tim Sherwood, who constantly looked like he was recovering from a hangover, eyes baggy and a tube of Berocca constantly poking out of his pocket.
Yorke could quite happily carry on picking up a few quid here and there with his stints on the telly, plus all the other assorted little earners that ex-footballers of his generation can enjoy. But he seems to want more, to do something tangible, to better himself. That should be applauded rather than mocked.
Obviously, Yorke won’t get the job; his is an appointment that wouldn’t be popular, partly because of his deficient levels of experience, partly because most managerial appointments are a reaction to the last guy and thus an older head will presumably be sought, and also partly because of his departure from Villa back in 1998. The potted history goes something like this; Yorke scores goals for Villa, he kisses the badge while doing so, Manchester United come a callin’, then Villa manager John Gregory declares that he would’ve shot Yorke when he asked to leave, he eventually does one to Old Trafford and promptly wins the treble. They did not, shall we say, exactly lay on tea and scones when he returned to Villa Park.
Obviously he won’t get the job. He probably shouldn’t get the job. But, you know, it might be quite good fun if he did. Refreshing. Different. A wild card. Lord knows Villa need something.
Post by: boss on October 29, 2015, 12:09:07 PM
Yorke doesn’t really seem to be taken seriously, but why? Perhaps it’s the clothes, perhaps it’s the previous association with Katie Price and a number of other notable celebrities, perhaps it’s the chunky volume of kiss and tell stories from way back when (a favourite being the one where he apparently convinced one young lady that he was a postman named Brian), perhaps it’s something altogether more sinister, but Yorke doesn’t seem to be taken seriously in the way that many of his contemporaries are.
??? :rotfl:
Post by: asylumseeker on October 29, 2015, 12:32:24 PM
Best bet: find a gig in the trenches and dig in.
Post by: Tallman on November 09, 2015, 04:22:43 PM
Post by: asylumseeker on November 10, 2015, 06:12:50 AM
Post by: Mose on November 10, 2015, 12:50:25 PM
First Scholes, now Yorke ... echoing the opinion of the camp. Like dey trying to push Humpty Dumpty figuring on Giggs sliding into the chair. Hmmmm.
Ah doh understand de rush. Humpty flight done book!
Post by: Sando prince on November 14, 2015, 12:44:59 PM
Post by: Sando prince on November 14, 2015, 09:23:33 PM
Dwight Yorke scored in a big time celebrity match at Old Trafford today. He came on as a sub and had a good impact on the game. Game featured Beckham, Ronaldinho, Scholes, Seedorf, Van Der Sar, Cafu and some other stars. I will look for video later
WATCH THE GOAL HERE https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153690287090610/ (https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153690287090610/)
Dwight Yorke scores in UNICEF charity match
Post by: asylumseeker on January 08, 2016, 10:52:30 AM
Post by: soccerman on January 08, 2016, 10:55:57 AM
Oh gorm, DY ... 66 in a 40?The need for speed...in the words of General Grant "rev de engine vroooom"
Post by: asylumseeker on January 08, 2016, 02:56:00 PM
Oh gorm, DY ... 66 in a 40?The need for speed...in the words of General Grant "rev de engine vroooom"
Dutty could puh in fuh de chauffeur wuk now. :devil:
Post by: maxg on January 09, 2016, 10:47:47 AM
Oh gorm, DY ... 66 in a 40?but isn't that the minimum speed for that car ? even my van does idle at 45..
wait a minute...daiz what those points mean ? I thought they give meh dem ting for speeding and not hitting nobody
Post by: Sando prince on February 17, 2016, 03:21:47 PM
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160216/news/montano-vs-yorke-in-court
SOCA star and 2016 Road March winner Machel Montano will be taking former national footballer Dwight Yorke to court as he seeks damages after he was falsely advertised as being one of the performers at Yorke’s annual Island Vibe fete in Tobago over the weekend.
This was revealed yesterday during a court hearing at the Hall of Justice, in Port of Spain, in which Montano was seeking an injunction to prevent Yorke from further using his name and image in the advertisements to promote the event, which took place on Saturday at Pigeon Point.
That same afternoon, Montano obtained an emergency order, which was granted by Justice Ricky Rahim, which restrained Yorke from promoting, advertising or publishing the alleged performance or any of his bands at the event.
.
Post by: Deeks on February 17, 2016, 03:55:37 PM
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on February 18, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
I thought they were friends!
When reputation/ money on the line Monk ha no friends
Post by: weary1969 on February 18, 2016, 10:50:52 AM
I thought they were friends!
When reputation/ money on the line Monk ha no friends
ENT
Post by: Anbrat on February 18, 2016, 12:34:56 PM
That applies to everybody!I thought they were friends!
When reputation/ money on the line Monk ha no friends
Post by: Sando prince on February 18, 2016, 12:46:10 PM
I thought they were friends!
When reputation/ money on the line Monk ha no friends
well to be fair that applies to most people and not just the Monk
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on February 18, 2016, 04:08:38 PM
I thought they were friends!
When reputation/ money on the line Monk ha no friends
well to be fair that applies to most people and not just the Monk
No dispute and I certainly didn't mean to convey it as a negative trait. I can assure you MM is far more vigilant and diligent than most soca artist in the same situation.
Post by: Flex on February 24, 2016, 05:34:34 PM
CNC3.CO.TT
Soca artiste Machel Montano has dropped the lawsuit against former national football captain Dwight Yorke, for the use of his name to promote a concert in Tobago.
Montano had filed the lawsuit against Yorke for falsely advertising that Montano was to perform at Yorke’s 'Island Vibe' party at Pigeon Point, Tobago.
Attorney Jacqueline Chang filed a notice of discontinuance on Monday on behalf of Yorke as the matter came up for hearing at the Hall of Justice, effectively ending the proceedings against Yorke.
Montano’s lead attorney Larry Williams said his client was not interested in seeking damages from Yorke, telling reporters, however, that there was a legal procedure to be followed after the injunction was granted to Montano to prevent Yorke from further using his name to promote the party.
Montano still has the option of taking legal action against Yorke for damages if he chooses to.
Post by: Deeks on February 24, 2016, 05:50:15 PM
Machel Montano drops lawsuit against Dwight Yorke.
CNC3.CO.TT
Soca artiste Machel Montano has dropped the lawsuit against former national football captain Dwight Yorke, for the use of his name to promote a concert in Tobago.
Montano had filed the lawsuit against Yorke for falsely advertising that Montano was to perform at Yorke’s 'Island Vibe' party at Pigeon Point, Tobago.
Attorney Jacqueline Chang filed a notice of discontinuance on Monday on behalf of Yorke as the matter came up for hearing at the Hall of Justice, effectively ending the proceedings against Yorke.
Montano’s lead attorney Larry Williams said his client was not interested in seeking damages from Yorke, telling reporters, however, that there was a legal procedure to be followed after the injunction was granted to Montano to prevent Yorke from further using his name to promote the party.
Montano still has the option of taking legal action against Yorke for damages if he chooses to.
So they kinda friends now?
Post by: soccerman on February 25, 2016, 09:30:03 AM
Guess you can say they're nathrally goodMachel Montano drops lawsuit against Dwight Yorke.
CNC3.CO.TT
Soca artiste Machel Montano has dropped the lawsuit against former national football captain Dwight Yorke, for the use of his name to promote a concert in Tobago.
Montano had filed the lawsuit against Yorke for falsely advertising that Montano was to perform at Yorke’s 'Island Vibe' party at Pigeon Point, Tobago.
Attorney Jacqueline Chang filed a notice of discontinuance on Monday on behalf of Yorke as the matter came up for hearing at the Hall of Justice, effectively ending the proceedings against Yorke.
Montano’s lead attorney Larry Williams said his client was not interested in seeking damages from Yorke, telling reporters, however, that there was a legal procedure to be followed after the injunction was granted to Montano to prevent Yorke from further using his name to promote the party.
Montano still has the option of taking legal action against Yorke for damages if he chooses to.
So they kinda friends now?
Post by: soccerman on March 04, 2016, 10:41:23 PM
Anyway found an article about it and they called Dwight a potato farmer lol
https://m.dreamteamfc.com/c/man-united-supporting-farmers-rejoice-after-club-releases-branded-tractor/
Post by: Tallman on March 07, 2016, 05:23:08 PM
Post by: Anbrat on March 08, 2016, 06:23:30 AM
Dwight Yorke lands at #24 on the list of Aston Villa’s 30 greatest players (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/03/07/aston-villa-top-30-players-number-24/page/1/)Legendary status!
Post by: Tallman on March 11, 2016, 05:07:23 PM
By Pan Zaixiang (The Straits Times)
Former Liverpool and Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant has already taken the first step in joining Tampines Rovers in the S-League.
Just last week, his ex-Liverpool team-mate John Arne Riise also issued a come-and-get-me plea to potentially interested S-League clubs.
Now, yet another former English Premier League player in the form of Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke is keen to make a foray into Singapore football, albeit in a managerial role.
"Right now, I'm looking to get into management and maybe a job of that nature will interest me to come to this part of the world," the 44-year-old, who scored 47 goals in 95 games for Manchester United, told The Straits Times.
"Everything in Singapore is fantastic from the great weather to the good food, and if there is a job opportunity from a managerial point of view, I might look into it."
The former Trinidad and Tobago player is in Singapore as part of Singtel's information and communications technology (ICT) contest, where six lucky business owners will get to host him alongside their customers at their shop-front on Friday and Saturday.
He also had a meet-and-greet session with fans at The Chamber at Capital Square on Friday afternoon, where he signed autographs and posed for photographs with about 100 supporters.
Yorke will continue his meet-and-greet sessions at The Chamber at Robertson Walk, Ciao at Italian Risto-Bar and The Bucket List Bar on Saturday from 4pm to 6:30pm.
(http://www.straitstimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_pictrure_780x520_/public/articles/2016/03/11/dwight.jpg?itok=iAP2duH_)
Dwight Yorke posing for a photo at The Chamber, Capital Square, on March 11, 2016. PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Post by: Sando prince on April 01, 2016, 09:11:42 AM
Football365- Football People on Tv: Dwight Yorke
http://www.football365.com/news/football-people-on-tv-dwight-yorke
Post by: Tallman on April 05, 2016, 01:04:36 PM
By Alex Varney (talkSPORT)
Dwight Yorke has urged the Aston Villa board to hand him the job of leading their revival.
The Midlands club are on the lookout for their THIRD manager this season after the departure of Remi Garde last week.
Garde, who only replaced Tim Sherwood in November, proved to be a disastrous appointment as he oversaw just two wins from 20 Premier League games.
With relegation to the Championship all but confirmed, it appears likely that Villa will target an experienced coach to succeed Garde and plot their route back to the top-flight.
But former Holte End favourite Yorke, who scored 97 goals in 292 appearances for Villa between 1989 and 1998, insists he could be a big success as their boss if given the chance.
“They have tried experience, they have tried unknown managers, and they haven't got it right," he told talkSPORT in an exclusive interview.
“I have the feeling they may go for experience. I do believe experience counts for a lot of things but sometimes you need someone with the know-how of a football club and someone who can bring a spark back to the club.
“And what people fail to realise is that I have won the Championship. The only time I have played outside the Premier League I won it with Sunderland so I have got a great understanding of what the Championship is as a player.
"So, not only am I familiar with the players, and the whole culture and history of Aston Villa Football Club, but I am familiar with the Championship.
"I will apply [for the job] and I am doing that as we speak. I hope they will at least give me an interview."
And Yorke claims to have the backing of legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to take on the job.
After leaving Villa for United in 1998, the Trinidadian enjoyed a hugely successful four years under Ferguson at Old Trafford.
He continued: "I have gained a wealth of experience, I have played under great managers and I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about this job and he is endorsing me. He believes I can do it
"I believe I can do it and it is about giving me the opportunity of at least having an interview."
Post by: maxg on April 05, 2016, 01:50:57 PM
Post by: Deeks on April 05, 2016, 03:19:34 PM
What, he to big for the Rangers job (St Anns) ? What is his track record, how many teams he coach ?
Does Dwight have a coaching badge?
Post by: vb on April 05, 2016, 03:35:10 PM
Post by: Tallman on April 05, 2016, 03:40:29 PM
What, he to big for the Rangers job (St Anns) ? What is his track record, how many teams he coach ?
Does Dwight have a coaching badge?
Yes, I know he has his UEFA "B" License. Not sure if he completed his "A" License.
Post by: palos on April 05, 2016, 03:52:42 PM
What, he to big for the Rangers job (St Anns) ? What is his track record, how many teams he coach ?
Dwight Yorke big in de dance bruh.
Doh hate. Emulate :devil:
Post by: maxg on April 05, 2016, 04:04:41 PM
I don´t know about his Coaching badges but he was the Man U U-16 Coach for a while. :)when, for how long, and how was it ? Look, if he get they job I glad for him, but I don't see why he should. The same reason why Bruce, Keene et al, shouldn't have been coaching big teams yet. Not because yuh was a great player with a great team, mean yuh deserve a chance, more than all the other guys who study, hard get lilbit money if any, and actually give up most of they life learning the business and psychology of the thing. I know plenty guys who actually pay dues coaching all they life (over 40 yrs), have plenty licence and experience and won't get a sniff. and I know guy with licence and degrees who don't coach well. This gimme fren ting , nah. Earn it . JMO
Los, me not hating I not the employer. If they choose to hire the man I backing Villa, but I don't think he's the right man for the job. Obviously, They don't know who the right man for the job is. SH *wink
Post by: palos on April 05, 2016, 04:19:41 PM
I don´t know about his Coaching badges but he was the Man U U-16 Coach for a while. :)when, for how long, and how was it ? Look, if he get they job I glad for him, but I don't see why he should. The same reason why Bruce, Keene et al, shouldn't have been coaching big teams yet. Not because yuh was a great player with a great team, mean yuh deserve a chance, more than all the other guys who study, hard get lilbit money if any, and actually give up most of they life learning the business and psychology of the thing. I know plenty guys who actually pay dues coaching all they life (over 40 yrs), have plenty licence and experience and won't get a sniff. and I know guy with licence and degrees who don't coach well. This gimme fren ting , nah. Earn it . JMO
Los, me not hating I not the employer. If they choose to hire the man I backing Villa, but I don't think he's the right man for the job. Obviously, They don't know who the right man for the job is. SH *wink
Which teams Zidane ever coach before Real Madrid?
How about Pep before Barca? Luis Enrique? ;)
Post by: maxg on April 05, 2016, 04:44:27 PM
According to WikiI don´t know about his Coaching badges but he was the Man U U-16 Coach for a while. :)when, for how long, and how was it ? Look, if he get they job I glad for him, but I don't see why he should. The same reason why Bruce, Keene et al, shouldn't have been coaching big teams yet. Not because yuh was a great player with a great team, mean yuh deserve a chance, more than all the other guys who study, hard get lilbit money if any, and actually give up most of they life learning the business and psychology of the thing. I know plenty guys who actually pay dues coaching all they life (over 40 yrs), have plenty licence and experience and won't get a sniff. and I know guy with licence and degrees who don't coach well. This gimme fren ting , nah. Earn it . JMO
Los, me not hating I not the employer. If they choose to hire the man I backing Villa, but I don't think he's the right man for the job. Obviously, They don't know who the right man for the job is. SH *wink
Which teams Zidane ever coach before Real Madrid?
How about Pep before Barca? Luis Enrique? ;)
Zidane , same level of play as Yorke..ok ..My favoritie most successful TT player kinda doing a stage with ManBoo U 16 equates to Assistant with Real Madrid and their B or Barca B team NOT ok
2013–2014 Real Madrid (assistant)
2014–2016 Real Madrid Castilla
Pep :
2007–2008 Barcelona B
2008–2012 Barcelona
2013–
Bayern Munich
2016–
Real Madrid
Post by: StoreBayLimer on April 05, 2016, 07:09:36 PM
Similar story in the Mirror
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dwight-yorke-wants-aston-villa-7696522
Dwight Yorke wants Aston Villa job as former Man United striker eyes career in management
Post by: Tallman on April 15, 2016, 12:27:28 PM
By Andy Mitten (fourfourtwo.com)
Dwight Yorke tells FourFourTwo about the matches which left an indelible mark on his career - including helping his nation qualify for their first World Cup and that night in Barcelona.
December 3, 1987: The Green Machine 1-2 Signal Hill Comprehensive
Trinidad & Tobago’s schools finals drew five-figure crowds. My reputation was building – I was already in the national team. We’d won the league, and in the cup final we beat Green Machine, a big side in Trinidad, which has 1.3m people. Tobago has 60,000, so we travelled as underdogs. Did I score? Of course!
March 24, 1996: Aston Villa 3-0 Leeds
I’d not been at Villa long when Tommy Docherty said in 1991: ‘If that lad makes a First Division footballer, then I’m Mao Tse-tung.’ By 1996 I was their main man, which brought pressure. I was expected to deliver in the League Cup final against a Leeds side full of internationals.
Thankfully, I scored in a 3-0 demolition. We came close to winning the league a few times, but two League Cups were my only trophies there.
November 25, 1998: Barcelona 3-3 Man United
This was my first game at the Camp Nou, a stadium which would comfortably seat Tobago’s population! They had Luis Figo, Rivaldo and Pep Guardiola, under Louis van Gaal, but we were playing great stuff.
Sir Alex told us to attack and we did just that. Andy Cole and myself combined perfectly and I got two goals. We knew we were a match for the best.
May 26, 1999: Man United 2-1 Bayern Munich
The highlight of my career. The game was nothing like as exciting as the semi-final second leg against Juventus – we didn’t create a clear-cut chance until injury time, when Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did their magic. We celebrated long into the night. I didn’t sleep for two days.
November 16, 2005: Bahrain 0-1 Trinidad & Tobago
People back home thought I was giving more to my club career than I was for my country – I was determined to prove them wrong and send Trinidad & Tobago to the World Cup finals for the first time.
I set up the goal, too. Caribbean people didn’t think I could lead as captain – I showed that I could. Our opening match was against Sweden in Dortmund. We were so proud to hear our anthem and see the flag. We drew 0-0 and I got man of the match.
January 20, 2007: Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 Sunderland
When Roy Keane asked me to join him, I’d been living in Sydney, loving life at 35. Then I was in the Championship thinking: ‘What am I doing?!’
We were in the bottom three when I joined but won the league comfortably and took 6,000 fans to places like Barnsley. At Hillsborough, I chipped the keeper as we won 4-2. I didn’t like the Championship, but I liked playing for Sunderland.
Post by: Sando prince on April 15, 2016, 03:26:12 PM
The games that changed my life: Dwight Yorke
By Andy Mitten (fourfourtwo.com)
Dwight Yorke tells FourFourTwo about the matches which left an indelible mark on his career - including helping his nation qualify for their first World Cup and that night in Barcelona.
December 3, 1987: The Green Machine 1-2 Signal Hill Comprehensive
Trinidad & Tobago’s schools finals drew five-figure crowds. My reputation was building – I was already in the national team. We’d won the league, and in the cup final we beat Green Machine, a big side in Trinidad, which has 1.3m people. Tobago has 60,000, so we travelled as underdogs. Did I score? Of course!
March 24, 1996: Aston Villa 3-0 Leeds
I’d not been at Villa long when Tommy Docherty said in 1991: ‘If that lad makes a First Division footballer, then I’m Mao Tse-tung.’ By 1996 I was their main man, which brought pressure. I was expected to deliver in the League Cup final against a Leeds side full of internationals.
Thankfully, I scored in a 3-0 demolition. We came close to winning the league a few times, but two League Cups were my only trophies there.
November 25, 1998: Barcelona 3-3 Man United
This was my first game at the Camp Nou, a stadium which would comfortably seat Tobago’s population! They had Luis Figo, Rivaldo and Pep Guardiola, under Louis van Gaal, but we were playing great stuff.
Sir Alex told us to attack and we did just that. Andy Cole and myself combined perfectly and I got two goals. We knew we were a match for the best.
May 26, 1999: Man United 2-1 Bayern Munich
The highlight of my career. The game was nothing like as exciting as the semi-final second leg against Juventus – we didn’t create a clear-cut chance until injury time, when Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did their magic. We celebrated long into the night. I didn’t sleep for two days.
November 16, 2005: Bahrain 0-1 Trinidad & Tobago
People back home thought I was giving more to my club career than I was for my country – I was determined to prove them wrong and send Trinidad & Tobago to the World Cup finals for the first time.
I set up the goal, too. Caribbean people didn’t think I could lead as captain – I showed that I could. Our opening match was against Sweden in Dortmund. We were so proud to hear our anthem and see the flag. We drew 0-0 and I got man of the match.
January 20, 2007: Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 Sunderland
When Roy Keane asked me to join him, I’d been living in Sydney, loving life at 35. Then I was in the Championship thinking: ‘What am I doing?!’
We were in the bottom three when I joined but won the league comfortably and took 6,000 fans to places like Barnsley. At Hillsborough, I chipped the keeper as we won 4-2. I didn’t like the Championship, but I liked playing for Sunderland.
:beermug: :beermug:
Post by: soccerman on April 18, 2016, 02:14:38 PM
Post by: Tallman on May 06, 2016, 02:12:42 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/605990386223767/
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChyMd2yWkAAAEgh.jpg)
Post by: 100% Barataria on May 06, 2016, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: soccerman on May 06, 2016, 10:23:36 PM
Post by: Anbrat on May 11, 2016, 07:54:32 PM
Letter to the Trinidad Express
The performance of Trinidad and Tobago football captain in the inaugural Australian A League football in Sydney over the weekend was truly outstanding.
Dwight Yorke was awarded the Joe Marston Medal as man of the match, not only for setting up the only and winning goal but for his general all-round play, leading his Sydney FC team throughout the match and particularly in the second half. His performance was all the more meritorious for him having flown to England and back during this past week to play and also star for T&T in the friendly played there.
Mr Yorke then spoke to the crowd of nearly 42,000 fans, a record for football in Sydney, in a most eloquent and pleasant manner that would bring pride and honour to all in T&T in much the same way that Brian Lara didwhen the Windies toured here late last year.
Together these two outstanding sportsmen have brought great notice and appreciation of what our little country can do and maybe there will be more of the same with the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne starting next week.
As Trinidad & Tobago's Honorary Consul-General in Australia for 25 years and also a national representative in track some 50 years ago these performances and subsequent actions made me more proud and pleased than usual.
Mike Agostini
Sydney, Australia
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/former-champion-sprinter-mike-agostini-has-died-at-the-age-of-81/news-story/929d54f89ee4d34b8401483974a37e7c
Post by: boss on June 04, 2016, 07:22:47 PM
http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2016/05/31/paddy-meets-cole-and-yorke/
Post by: Anbrat on June 08, 2016, 08:45:04 AM
Paddy meets Cole and YorkeNice! :applause:
http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2016/05/31/paddy-meets-cole-and-yorke/
Post by: Tallman on June 10, 2016, 11:43:26 AM
https://vimeo.com/170177422
Post by: Sando prince on June 11, 2016, 11:31:24 AM
WATCH: All of Dwight Yorke’s goals and assists during his time at Manchester United. A masterclass in shooting, heading, passing, and off-the-ball running. A must-see for all Trinidad and Tobago football fans.
https://vimeo.com/170177422
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Post by: Sando prince on September 06, 2016, 03:20:31 AM
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Former T&T captain Dwight Yorke says the Soca Warriors must take the game to the Guatemalan visitors when both sides meet at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Friday evening.
https://www.youtube.com/v/4d3I5XQifwU&spfreload=10
Post by: Tallman on October 16, 2016, 05:40:16 PM
Post by: Tallman on October 25, 2016, 12:23:53 PM
By Ben Reuven (armchairallamericans.com)
If you’re a Villa fan you might have mixed emotions about the Dwight Yorke, the Trinidad and Tobago international that played 232 matches, scoring 73 goals overall.
His departure from Birmingham (and his return to the blue side of the city) still possibly makes hard-core supporters upset.
John Gregory, the Aston Villa manager at the time, made it clear that the Villians would not sell Yorke to Manchester United unless they were willing to give them Andy Cole in return. After Yorke told Gregory he wanted out of Villa, Gregory was reported saying “If I had a gun, I would have shot him”. Yorke was, and still is, a wild card.
The former Villa, United, Blackburn, Birmingham and Sunderland man is now trying to get into management and his antics have not changed.
In an interview to talkSPORT (http://talksport.com/football/listen-you-are-not-even-being-given-interview-let-alone-job-dwight-yorke-claims-aspiring) ,he states that the fact he’s not a manager right now is racism. (and experience, but mostly racism).
Dwight was particularly dismayed about not getting “even an interview” at his former club, Aston Villa. It seems that the striker assumed that because he was once a Villian, he’s due some sort of courtesy interview of some sorts even though he doesn’t hold an acceptable level of certification or have any club experience.
Now you may think, this guy played for Manchester united and in the Premier League for a number of years, he must have something to teach, you’d be correct, to a certain limited extent. As the ex-pro, himself said in another interview on the same subject to beIN sports (http://www.beinsports.com/en/premier-league/video/dwight-yorke-my-struggles-due-to-lack-of-expe/353736) “despite all of my experience as a player, I’ve never really had any experience as a manager which is a different concept of being a coach.” He’s also, somewhat, right.
If you ever played Football Manager or even played in a Sunday league team, you’ll know that there are different coaches and managers, each one has their own management style and way of doing things. Obviously being a manager is a lot more responsibility but there’s a reason why you usually start as a coach and end up as a manager, it follows the same lines; it requires the same attributes and usually the same experiences and qualifications.
He could very well be a perfectly good coach and/or manager, but the fact of the matter is, Dwight Yorke is aiming too high.
According to an article in the Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-dwight-yorke-sets-116376), Yorke only holds a UEFA B Licence which is pretty much the “in the middle” qualification between level one, which is the absolute basic form of the Pro Licence, which is the Premier League requirement. Here’s the coaching pathway from the English Football Association, for reference.
During his interview, he’s asked “You obviously fancy the Villa job … but, do you wanna start at the top or would you drop down to lower division to get the experience or to get a job?”
He replied with : “Well listen, I think that the years of when managers were considered, ten years of doing the service in the lower divisions and going from there and all of that. It’s great if you can, but you see the life span of management now, two-three years, you get one opportunity and you have to make it count, if it doesn’t it’s very difficult to make it back in.”
In the same interview, after being asked if he’ll start in League two, like one of the other black managers in the football league, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, he responded: “yeah well yeah, as I said, you never say never, but I’d like to give myself a realistic chance, like managers do. If you go and you fail it’s a catch 22, if you go and you fail there’s no way back. Managers given 2-3-4 opportunities, I’m not sure that would be the case for us, as I said, it’s already difficult getting one job, let alone another one if you fail at one job and that’s a thing that we need to address.”
In essence, Yorke makes a good point. It’s much harder to come back to the game if you failed at a lower league club than a Premier League club. Saying that, is that a reason to wait?
Let’s take Mark Cooper who is in charge of Forest Green Rovers at the time of writing. Mark had a long playing career in the lower leagues and managed mostly there yet the 47-year-old had 8 different clubs in his 12 years in management, including some half decent teams like Peterborough United and Swindon Town. He was sacked from The Posh after 13 games yet went into another manager position, in the now defunct Darlington Town, a few months later.
My point here is that it’s obviously hard to be a manager and it’s a risky job as Yorke correctly states, the life span of managers in any leagues is getting shorter by the season, however, the same managers keep popping up around the leagues, if you’re down a league or up a league, you’re still in management doing what you love in arguably one of the most sought after jobs in the world.
If Yorke doesn’t want the full risk or doesn’t fancy something in the lower leagues, what about being an assistant manager? If the team fails, the media won’t crucify him, the fans won’t really know if it was his fault or how good or bad he was at his job , and it won’t be as publicised. he’d also get the experience he needs to beef up his CV and experience as a manager, so when the interviewer asked him about being an assistant manager and how much does he want to get into football, I was once again amazed by his answer : “You go do your coaching badges, which is one thing, but management, as we all know, is a totally different thing, so it doesn’t add up what they’re trying to do. Again, it all depends. If you want to be a coach because coaching is probably not the easiest thing but because you have the knowledge for the sessions you need to put on and organisation that it takes; I get that. But management is a total different level! You’re managing players and getting into players heads and getting them performing to a level it’s a totally different thing, they don’t coach that at St. George’s, they never do. They just coach how to put on sessions on how to conduct a proper session and to get your point of view over.”
As a beginner coach who dreams at one point being a professional coach, at any level, this answer above all else, struck me as inexperienced, unintelligible and in all honesty, laughable. To most of you who never went and looked at the different courses your local FA offers, you can find a variety of courses that they will usually offer. As someone who dreams of making it big, wherever it might be, I’ve had a glance at the UEFA Pro Licence course and what it entails. Among the other subjects that are taught on the 27 days long course are the following items:
Communicating with players, communicating with staff, Influence and influencing, Practical applications of leadership, Leading and developing staff and associates, leading winning teams in the modern game.
Now, if I, an amateur coach, know this, how does someone who applies for a manager vacancy in the Championship, doesn’t? How is a man, who is desperate enough to go on radio and TV and basically accuse employers of not giving him a chance because of the colour of his skin, is unaware of the tools that are on offer to him to advance his career?!
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m sure the Pro Licence doesn’t teach you everything but I’m completely and utterly sure it gives you a very good base to start from if you lack any managerial experience in those areas.
I realise jobs are limited in England and maybe Yorke reckons he can do well somewhere else, where there are more black people in football maybe, who knows. British managers rarely go abroad and through the years, they returned with mixed results. If we ignore the flops and mention some of the greats, you have the likes of Roy Hodgson, Terry Venables, John Toshack and one of my favourite managers, Sir Bobby Robson.
So what about somewhere else in Europe to start his career, the former striker was asked, his response was an unsatisfying one, as usual: “Where do you go abroad? My experience has been in here most of the time. You gotta start somewhere; we know that, if a good opportunity comes abroad, you gotta go. But the fact is that you’re not getting anything, nobody’s getting anywhere.”
What will you have us, the beginner coaches, the people who want a taste of what we can only see on TV and computer games, do? Should we just pack it in and go “oh, this is going to take me too long and I’ll probably get sacked on the way, I might as well not give it a go at all”?
I must say, the defeatist attitude the former striker was putting on show was getting me frustrated but I’ve risked getting even madder and continued listening to Yorke’s interview.
“Now players are coming out of the game, far more educated and far more wise in terms of the work they need to be done in terms of getting that managerial experience, but you know, you look at Steve Bruce, for instance, he came straight out of playing, straight into management. Given the opportunity, Roy Keane the same, and the list keeps going on, (Gareth) Southgate the same, but when it comes to black managers, no one has ever been given that opportunity so there must be a question mark to be asked”.
Before I go into the race remark which should bother you, the reader, whatever gender, race or age you are, let’s break down his answer.
First of all, Yorke is correct in pointing out that players are now more educated when it comes to management and really, just about everything. As a professional player, if you’re interested in management, the club will usually put you through your “badges” whilst you’re still playing and it will usually be paid by the club or at least subsidised by the FA. (Former and active players have a considerable amount knocked off the course price by the FA or the PFA.)
Moving to the other part of his answer, If you know the following managers as players, you’d know they were great players for what they brought the team in terms of spirit and attitude, these are not world class players or Ballon d`Or winners, these are men who can lead, motivate and manage a group of players.
Yorke goes straight at Steve Bruce (who is now the new Aston Villa manager). Steve Bruce’s managerial career started at Sheffield United, the last club he will play for as a professional footballer. In the 98/99 season, he took over The Blades and led them to an 8th place in what was then, the First Division, nine points away from the playoffs. He then resigned in May 1999 before being persuaded a week later to take the Huddersfield Town job.
Keep this in mind: Steve Bruce was heavily linked to the England manager job and through his career was praised for his bravery, willingness to play through injuries, and being solid and dependable. He started his managerial career almost twenty years ago.
On to the next point of Yorke’s name dropping segment, it’s Roy Keane.
Another ex-Manchester United player, Keane took his first shot at the manager’s chair at Sunderland in August 2006, where he knew the departing manager and then club chairman, Niall Quinn. He had 100 games with the Black Cats, securing promotion in the 2006/07 season. He even brought the subject of this article, Dwight Yorke with him to Sunderland. Keane left after a difference of opinions between him and Ellis Short and took up the Ipswich town post before being named Republic of Ireland assistant manager to Martin O`Neill, a role he still holds.
As most of you know, Roy Keane is a legend in Manchester United; he captained the side and once was thought by Sir Alex Ferguson to be the man to succeed him. (Before Keane left United in a huge controversial manner).
The last man on Yorke’s list is the current England manager, Gareth Southgate.
Southgate started his career at Middlesbrough in 2006, the last team he played for professionally. He was handed the role after Steve McClaren left to manage England. His appointment drew controversy as he did not have the required coaching qualifications (the aforementioned UEFA Pro Licence) to manage a top-flight club. Arsene Wenger was reported saying about Southgate : “He’s one of several English managers who were all good enough to manage the national team”. He took Boro to 12 in the Premier League that season but then got them relegated and was dismissed before ending the season in October 2009. His dismissal was controversial as he had taken Boro to within one point of the top position. Southgate was named the FA’s head of elite development and worked with Sir Trevor Brooking. He left the post in July 2012 and took over the England U21 team in August 2013.
I think even Dwight Yorke would agree with me that football has changed in the last ten years, not to mention twenty years.
The above appointments would have never happened today. The amount of money that’s being spent in the Premier League, the size of the egos of the players and the sheer pressure from the media will make it very hard for an untried manager to take the helm. Wayne Rooney can’t just all of a sudden step in as interim manager of Manchester United nor can John Terry do the same in Chelsea, for example. The last somewhat similar case was Gary Monk who became the Swansea manager after the sacking of Michael Laudrup in 2014.
Onto the biggest claim Dwight Yorke is making in these interviews and I assume in his life – the race card.
Dr. Steven Bradbury, of Loughborough University, carried out a study in 2014, which found there were just 19 BME managers and coaches at elite level across all 92 professional football clubs in the English leagues.
This is, however, excluding all coaches in clubs including youth coaches.
So let’s look at the stats, at the time of writings, the only black managers in the 92 clubs of the football league are Chris Hughton of Brighton, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink of QPR, Chris Powell as caretaker manager of Derby County and Keith Curle of Carlisle United.
So there are 4 managers out of 92 who are black, that’s an extremely small rate of 4.3%.
The fact of the matter is, that’s very low, but is that strange?
According to the UK 2011 census, only 1.8% of UK-born and 13% of Non-UK born identify as black. In regular numbers, according to the census, those are 873K UK-Born and 992K Non-UK born. Together they make 1,865,000. Let’s round that up to 2,000,000. If there are 2 million black people in the UK and 63 million people overall, that makes for a “whopping” 3.17% black population.
Logically, that says that there aren’t that many black people in the UK which mean the percentage of them in any job, will be lower than the percentages of white British.
To put this point into football terms, only 25% of professional football players, are black. That again means that the vast majority of people in the football industry are white. This is without taking into consideration that a great deal of that 25 % are non-British and will most likely take up manager jobs or resume their footballing careers elsewhere.
In his interview, Yorke says a lot of how you get the job has to do with who you know and who you’re connected to. This is, unfortunately, very true; but it does make sense.
You’re more willing to trust people you know rather than a stranger you just hired, no matter how big his reputation is. That, for me, makes Roy Keane at Sunderland, Steve Bruce at Sheffield and Southgate at Boro acceptable. They spent a long time in the club and/or knew the owner or part of the board before taking over. As an ex-pro, I’m sure Dwight Yorke knows quite a few people in football. His earlier comment about trying to get a lower league position or rather the lack of interest in it says to me that some people have already been in touch with him but he didn’t fancy it. Maybe he rejected the idea of being an assistant or a youth coach as well, who knows?
The BBC has spoken to a few black coaches in an article they did back in 2015 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32286320). The difference of attitude and the sheer desire to succeed just reminds me how annoyed I got when I first heard Yorke’s latest interviews.
When Vill Powell who according to the BBC article works for Sheffield City Council and the Rotherham United’s Under-14s is asked if the stats put him off his dream of becoming a successful coach, he had this to say: “I am someone who has always thought it was down to me whether I was good enough or not. It is more about opportunity. I am going to get a lot more knockbacks. I am not one to throw around allegations that it is about skin colour, even though there are too many elements of that … If I have to kick doors down, that is what I will do.”
And did he think his skin colour is an issue? : “I am stubborn. I don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. I know people who have given up. For me, it is the frame of mind. You have to be mentally strong, even though you might feel the opportunities are not going to be there, or it is going to take twice as long. I will get there eventually. I have to believe that otherwise there would be no point. I might as well stop now.”
I could honestly not have said that better. Here’s hoping the likes of Vill Powell make it far.
Lastly, I just have to wonder. Is it the colour of Dwight Yorke’s skin that is preventing him from getting his foot in the door or is it his sense of entitlement, his lack of desire or quite plainly, his oversized ego that makes him such a hard hire?
Post by: soccerman on October 25, 2016, 02:32:06 PM
Post by: Flex on January 19, 2017, 01:11:11 PM
Post by: Tallman on January 24, 2017, 09:04:47 PM
By James Whittaker (Cayman Compass)
Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke told young Caymanian footballers he is “living proof” that a kid from a small Caribbean island can make it to the highest level in the sport.
Yorke, from Tobago, the most successful player to come out of the Caribbean, led a training session with youngsters at the Academy Sports Club’s mini-slam tournament over the Heroes Day holiday weekend.
Hundreds turned out to see him and have their picture taken with the famous FA Cup trophy during the youth tournament.
The cup was brought to the Cayman Islands as part of a Caribbean tour organized by FLOW as part of its partnership with Manchester United, the current holders of the trophy.
Yorke is a global ambassador for Manchester United and part of the squad that won a historic and unprecedented treble of the English Premier League, European Cup and FA Cup titles in 1999.
The 45-year-old, who also helped lead Trinidad and Tobago to become the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup, spent the day at the Academy field in George Town, chatting to youngsters, passing on coaching tips and stopping for photographs with fans of all ages.
From shin pads and football boots, to shirts and water bottles, the affable Yorke signed everything that was thrust into his hands by scores of young footballers and their parents.
Speaking to the media, after leading a short training session with youngsters from the Academy’s Under-11 side, he said he was impressed with the talent he saw in the Cayman Islands.
“I’m sure the young fans are excited to come out and see the cup,” he said.
“It is a great privilege for me to interact with these kids, to give them hope, try to encourage them and to let them know that they can fulfil their dreams.”
With hard work, discipline and natural talent, he believes anything is possible for Cayman’s young players.
“These are young kids that love the game of football, some of them probably have aspirations to go on to be professional.
“I’m living proof to these kids that you can do it. I come from a Caribbean island. I never thought I was going to make it to the level that I did, but there is hope.”
Yorke was spotted by Aston Villa scouts as a teenager, already playing for the Trinidad and Tobago senior national team. After a five-week trial he signed for the Birmingham club and went on to become one of the most formidable strikers in the Premier League.
He signed for Manchester United in 1998, forming a deadly strike partnership with Andy Cole that helped United win the treble a year later. Yorke, now 45, also played for Blackburn, Birmingham, Sydney FC and Sunderland before his retirement in 2009.
He said the globalization of the game would make it easier for talented kids in the Cayman Islands to get spotted by scouts than it was when he was coming through.
“The transition from the Caribbean now to the Premier League and the global sports arena is very accessible. Back in my day it was more difficult to get in.”
Yorke was clearly impressed by the skills on display at Academy field on Monday, picking out two or three youngsters as potential stars.
He added, “I see potential but we have seen that potential so many times. Kids have to be committed to make it in their sport. The Caribbean has always been a place that is full of talent. I have met players with tons of ability buy if you don’t have the right mentality, the discipline and the work ethic, that’s not going to take you very far. If you combine those things, you have a chance.”
A total of 207 youngsters played 32 matches in the seven-a-side tournament Monday. Cayman Prep won the Under-11 boys tournament, Academy Jaguars won the Under-13 boys title and Sunset FC won the U-13 girls tournament.
The FA Cup also made stops at Fidel Murphy’s and Mango Tree during its visit to allow fans watching English Premier League football in those bars a glimpse of the trophy. The cup, which travels with heavy security, was even afforded its own seat on the plane traveling to Cayman.
Post by: Michael-j on February 17, 2017, 10:07:36 AM
Claims that Dwight Yorke 'DENIED" access to US
...turned away in Florida
Published on Feb 17, 2017, 8:57 am AST
By Susan Mohammed Multimedia Desk
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20170217/news/claims-that-dwight-yorke-denied-access-to-us (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20170217/news/claims-that-dwight-yorke-denied-access-to-us)
DWIGHT YORKE was denied entry into United States on Friday due to the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Yorke, who is the former Soca Warriors captain and Manchester United striker, was denied transit access to Miami because he has an Iranian stamp on his passport, according to a tweet by media anchor Richard Keys.
The tweet from <@richardajkeys> read: “Well done @realDonaldTrump. Man U ambassador Dwight Yorke denied transit access to Miami cause he has an Iranian stamp on passport. #crazy”.
Iran was one of seven countries which Trump has banned citizens from travelling to the US last month.
The ban has since been reversed.
An online article from the UK Mirror stated that Richard Keys is an anchor on beIN Sports.
Yorke was headed to Miami after on commentating on the beIN Sports channel on Thursday night's football match where Manchester United's won 3-0 over St Etienne in the Europa League.
Post by: palos on February 17, 2017, 12:05:04 PM
APPARENTLY THIS IS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED (http://wired868.com/2017/02/17/yorke-did-not-run-afoul-of-trump-travel-ban-tt-wcup-captain-supposedly-had-visa-issue/)
Post by: Mose on February 17, 2017, 01:46:31 PM
Post by: Jumbie on February 17, 2017, 02:23:58 PM
FAKE NEWS
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Post by: Tallman on February 17, 2017, 02:41:55 PM
By Neil Custis and Matt Wilkinson (thesun.co.uk)
STUNNED Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has described being made to ‘feel like a criminal’ after being barred from entering America.
Yorke was about to board a flight yesterday when he was told a red flag had come against his name because of an Iranian stamp in his passport.
The 1999 treble winner had once taken part in a World Stars XI charity game in Tehran in a legends team which included Luis Figo and Roberto Carlos.
Yorke, 45, said: “I couldn’t quite believe what was happening. I have lost count of the number of times I have been to America, I love the country, yet I was being made to feel like a criminal.
“I had bought my ticket and checked in and was about to get on the flight when I was stopped by two officials.
“I thought ‘what is happening here?’. They told me there was a visa problem and a red flag had come up against my name because of an Iranian stamp in my passport.
“I went there to play in a legends match to open a stadium and didn’t even stay overnight.”
Yorke has a British passport and a diplomatic passport as a global ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago.
He was flying to Trinidad and Tobago via Miami from Qatar where he had been working for BeIN Sports TV channel commentating on Man United’s 3-0 win against St Etienne.
Yorke said: “The two officials told me if I got on the flight I would simply be deported back to Qatar once I arrived in the States.
“I tried to explain I didn’t even live in Qatar and was just trying to get to my home in the Caribbean.”
Yorke splits his time between his homes in Manchester and Tobago and travelling the world representing Manchester United and Trinidad and Tobago.
Trump passed a highly controversial executive order banning visas for seven Muslim countries, including Iran.
The order also temporarily prohibited nearly all citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days – including those who have visited those nations.
It has been overturned in court but heightened restrictions are still clearly in place.
Yorke was left stranded at Doha airport for five hours yesterday and had to buy a new ticket to Gatwick where he stayed last night.
He then had to buy another ticket for a flight this morning that will get him to Trinidad and Tobago.
Yorke said: “All I was doing was trying to get home for the build up to the carnival season. I have never had anything like this happen before.
“I have travelled the world for years as a footballer and ambassador for Manchester United and my country without any problems.
“I am stunned at what has happened.
“It is not as if I was even going into America, the flight just happened to be going via Miami.
“There was another couple next to me who were on their way to Miami to pick up a boat they had bought and to go on a sailing trip.
"They were stopped from getting on the flight too because they came from Oman.”
Yorke, father of Katie Price's 14-year-old son Harvey, played in a charity match in Tehran in 2011 to raise money for sufferers of multiple sclerosis.
Other football aces who played in the game - and will have Iranian stamps - include France and Chelsea star Marcel Desailly and Real Madrid legends Luis Figo and Roberto Carlos.
BeIN sports host Richard Keys slammed the ban on Twitter.
He wrote: "Well done @realDonaldTrump. Man U ambassador Dwight Yorke denied transit access to Miami because he has Iranian stamp in passport #crazy."
Post by: Deeks on February 17, 2017, 03:48:21 PM
FAKE NEWS
APPARENTLY THIS IS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED (http://wired868.com/2017/02/17/yorke-did-not-run-afoul-of-trump-travel-ban-tt-wcup-captain-supposedly-had-visa-issue/)
So York would have had to have a US visa for an intransit stop to Miami?
Post by: KND2 on February 17, 2017, 04:51:45 PM
No Access. No Access
jump up and wave for Access!!!!
Post by: Tallman on February 25, 2017, 05:46:55 PM
By James Jones (footballfancast.com)
Over the course of his career he proved himself to be one of the finest strikers in the Premier League with great finishing touch. Dwight Yorke will hope that this ability to hit the target will transition over to the golf course at the ICONS of Football 2017 tournament this summer, so he and his Rest of the World teammates will smile all the way to victory.
Yorke was first discovered by Graham Taylor, the then manager of Aston Villa, who was impressed enough to eventually offer the Trinidad and Tobago International a permanent contract.
Yorke was initially a right winger before making the swap to centre forward where he produced at an elite level. During his time with Aston Villa, Yorke was a crucial part of the club that reached the League Cup Final defeating Leeds United 3-0 in 1996, where he scored in the 88th minute.
Yorke appeared in 196 matches for the Villans, netting 63 goals for the club. Yorke’s high quality of play at Villa drew the attention of Man United leading him to eventually make the switch to Old Trafford. Yorke was transferred to Man United at the start of the 1998-99 season ending the nine years he spent at Aston Villa.
The former Aston Villa star found great success at Manchester United both at an individual level and on the club level. In his first season with the club, they won the unique treble of the Premiership Title, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League. The Trinidad and Tobago star was a vital centrepiece in their Champions League run scoring goals against Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Internazionale and Juventus.
Yorke finished with a League-high 18 goals that campaign and was named the Premier League Player of the Season. While at United, Yorke paired with Andy Cole to become one of the most legendary striking duos in the Premier League and one of the most feared attacking partnerships in Europe. The two were part of a Man United club that won three consecutive Premier League Titles.
It was on this day in 2001 that Yorke had the highest scoring match of his career with three goals and an assist against Arsenal.
In addition to having a very successful club career, the star striker also was an important contributor to the Trinidad and Tobago national club making 72 caps for his home nation. Yorke was a key member of the 2006 team that qualified for the World Cup – the first time a Trinidad squad had qualified for a World Cup in the country’s history. He was one of six members of the team that played every minute of the campaign. As a result of his storied career, Yorke was the first Tobagonian to be inducted into T&T Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
After his time at Manchester United, the goal scoring machine spent two seasons at Blackburn Rover rejoining Andy Cole, his fellow striker at Man United that he found so much success with earlier in their careers. In his first season with the club Yorke netted 13 goals and helped the club qualify for the UEFA Cup. Yorke represented five different Premier League clubs over his storied career and also had a stint in Australia’s A league with Sydney F.C.
Yorke will be remembered as one of the greatest strikers the Premier League has seen and was part of an all time great Man United team of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. The Trinidad and Tobago star forward had 123 goals in his 375 caps in Premier League play, Yorke was the first non English player to score 100 goals in the Premiership.
What is even more remarkable is that, despite being known as one of the deadliest and unforgiving strikers of the modern era, Yorke was always seen to be sporting his trademark grin, seemingly wider than any goal he would shoot the ball into. It was this look that made him as endearing to fans, not just of his clubs, but of football. A player who found infectious joy every time he laced up his boots.
As the Rest of the World team prepares to take on the England team in the ICONS of Football 2017 tournament this June, Dwight Yorke will be counted on to help get the win for the ROTW team at The Belfry. One thing is guaranteed – whether he’s on the fairway or in the changing room, Yorke will be wearing a smile that will light up the event.
Post by: Zeppo on April 20, 2017, 05:34:01 PM
BBC Sports.
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has criticised the lack of black bosses in football and claims he cannot get an interview for a manager's job.
Yorke, 45, said he knew of black former players who would not do coaching badges as they felt they had little chance of getting a coaching role.
"If it's not because of the colour of our skin then tell me what it is?" the former Trinidad and Tobago player said.
"I'm speaking out about it. Be fair. At least give us an interview."
Speaking to BBC World Service's World Football show, Yorke suggested that black players might have to consider going on strike to force those involved in the game to take a serious look at the lack of black managers.
Earlier this month Grimsby Town sacked Marcus Bignot, leaving Brighton's Chris Hughton and Carlisle's Keith Curle as the only managers from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in the top four divisions of the English game.
"Football is a global sport and black players have contributed to the global sport for a number of years," added Yorke, whose former clubs also included Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers.
"Look to the Premier League. Are there any black managers? Look at the Italian league? Are there any black managers? The list goes on."
Yorke won the Premier League three times at United, in 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-01. He also helped Sir Alex Ferguson's team win the Champions League in 1999.
He added: "People like myself, who have good credibility in the game and played at the very top level, you'd think would get a job or at least be given an interview, but you're not even getting an interview.
"I see managers with my own eyes walking out of jobs and then walking into jobs, getting sacked and then walking back into another job... yet we can't even get an interview.
"I see that as not being fair."
'There's no doubt the balances are not right'
Last month, Brighton boss Hughton said there was a "real enthusiasm for change" to give equal opportunities for black managers in the English game.
"It is going to be about talking around the table as much as possible, highlighting it as much as possible and looking to see change," added Hughton, who has masterminded Brighton's promotion to the Premier League.
"There is no doubt that the balances are not right.
"Where I have seen change is at grassroots level and academy level. I think everybody wants to see that at first-team level up through the leagues.
"I do think there is a real enthusiasm to want change."
Listen: Dwight Yorke - black players may have to consider going on strike (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04zvrfb)
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39661668
Post by: Deeks on April 21, 2017, 12:22:38 AM
Post by: Sam on April 21, 2017, 01:48:31 AM
He want to coach big club teams instead of trying to come back home and start of with de national team or something so.
Look Sol Campbell was a big player to but he in T&T doing he thing.
De only way to raise yuh level you have to somewhere.
You have to creep before yuh walk.
Yorke before he was 34 had no discipline.
Why he so fascinated with England, I eh know.
He is ah real uncle Bob.
Post by: Controversial on April 21, 2017, 03:03:11 AM
Post by: Deeks on April 21, 2017, 04:43:04 AM
Post by: Thomo on April 21, 2017, 04:58:56 AM
Is Dwight a certified FA coach. FA badge or whatever?
Last I hear a few years ago he had acquired UEFA B licence but was holding back on the A licence because he said he believed even after doing so he still may not get a fair crack of the whip re interviews and/or appointments. My problem is Dwight barely was an assistant coach at one of Man Utd youth teams and expects a job thereafter. He would do well yo get more experience elsewhere. At this rate DL will get a club job in England before him after reading his CV.
Post by: Dinner Mints on April 21, 2017, 08:04:46 AM
Post by: congo on April 21, 2017, 09:05:04 AM
That being said we lost a good one today. Man was doing his thing silently, no complaints etc. RIP
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4431700/Ugo-Ehiogu-dies-suffering-heart-attack.html
Post by: Deeks on April 21, 2017, 02:16:37 PM
Post by: rotatopoti3 on April 22, 2017, 12:12:18 AM
Post by: Zeppo on April 22, 2017, 12:33:41 PM
Is Dwight a certified FA coach. FA badge or whatever?
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing.
I remember Sol Campbell making the same complaint a few years ago and even questioning Gary Neville's appointment (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/27/sol-campbell-racism-england-manager) to the England coaching staff. However, Neville had already obtained his UEFA A and B coaching licenses (https://web.archive.org/web/20120724130410/http://www.thefa.com/England/News/2012/neville-appointed-to-coaching-staff-140512) at that point, while Campbell had yet to do so.
If these guys are going to raise this question — and it's certainly a valid one — then they need to make sure they have all their credentials in place first.
Post by: breezers on April 22, 2017, 12:45:11 PM
He want to coach big club teams instead of trying to come back home and start of with de national team or something
Think that's it right there....gotta be willing to go down in the lower leagues & build a coaching resume before wanting to land a bigger and more reputable coachin gig. Show club owners what you did as ah coach instead of what qualifications u have...cuz the coaching badges ain't enough in any other region except probably in yuh homeland yorkie.
Post by: Flex on May 05, 2017, 04:03:59 AM
T&T Guardian Reports.
Gyasi Merrique Legendary T&T footballer, Dwight Yorke, delivered a motivational address to students of Patience Hill Government Primary School yesterday, after they completed the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA).
Yorke’s address was done on the invitation of the Tobago House of Assembly’s Secretary of Sport, Jomo Pitt and principal of the school Lester Alleyne.
“It was basically to let the children know that you can make it and you can achieve the goals that you want to achieve if you really have the right fundamentals.
You’re looking at one of your very own; somebody who was very much in the same position, sitting in those same classrooms but had the ambition to be somebody different,” said Yorke.
The former Manchester United striker is hoping to continue bringing words of encouragement to Tobago’s youth and even wants to extend further, stating: “I think that my role with the THA going forward as sports ambassador and certainly as tourism ambassador, something that we are trying to extend is sports education.
This is something that I’ve always tried to get in the system and its just nice to see it finally implemented.
“Hopefully now I’ll visit more schools and interact with the kids so that they can have that insight that I’ve been there and done it and that I’m living proof. That is something that I’m working on with the THA and the Minister of Sports. I want to go out and reach out to kids who may not have heard the name, let alone meet me.”
Now 45 years old, Yorke is trying to get into the football managerial profession and recently spoke out against the lack of black and ethnic minority managers throughout the ranks of football in the UK.
Post by: maxg on May 06, 2017, 04:13:04 PM
Post by: Tallman on June 26, 2017, 08:31:17 AM
By Ashley Preece (chroniclelive.co.uk)
Former Sunderland favourite Dwight Yorke has held talks over the vacant manager’s position.
Yorke, who played more than 50 games for the Black Cats over three seasons, admitted that he was “very lucky to get a conversation” with the club’s hierarchy.
Talks were, however, premature, with Yorke admitting that he tried and failed in becoming Sunderland’s new boss.
“I tried to get the Sunderland job recently,” the 45-year-old said.
“I’ve been very lucky to get a conversation and that’s all it was. Then, of course, the owner’s looking to sell, a consortium of people are looking to buy the club so it’s always a little tricky in that sense.
“That was the last job I tried to apply for.”
Yorke has been keeping close tabs on Sunderland’s Championship rivals Aston Villa’s demise over recent seasons, with the ex-Villa striker applying for that job none other than THREE times.
However, despite not even getting an interview with Villa, Yorke says he “knows what it takes” in the Championship having won the division at a canter with Sunderland back in 2007.
He added: “They’ve got a great support and again, a club I played for so I can understand what it takes. As I’ve said, I have the experience of playing in the Championship for six months and winning that league.”
The Trinidadian has previously spoken out about the lack of opportunities being given to young and unproven managers.
Yorke, though, says experience isn’t everything and cited former teammate Jaap Stam’s success at Reading last year as a prime example of what can be achieved if given an opportunity.
“I know what it takes,” added Yorke, who was deployed as a holding midfielder during his Sunderland days.
“People say you need loads of experience for the different levels and all that kind of business. You look at managers, in terms of their lifespan these days, their very low so you just want to go in there and try to bring a team that people understand.
“You could be an experienced manager or a non-experienced manager, if players don’t buy into what you’re saying you’re never going to get anywhere, no matter how much experience you’ve got.
“You’ve seen experienced people fail, you’ve seen new people been given a chance and been successful – people like Jaap Stam, first time.
“Look at Gareth Southgate, what has he done? He’s at England at the top of the tree.
“Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t and, if you get a good feel to it, that’s how it is.”
When asked what sort of football does a Dwight Yorke team play, Yorke said: “Attacking football.
“There’s another side of football as we all know, but what’s the point of playing football and being negative?
“I’m not a negative kind of person. I assume, from my conversation, that doesn’t exist.
“We play attacking football but in the right way.
“At times you’ve got to close up shop and play a certain way but I would like to line-up in an attacking formation.”
Post by: Tallman on June 30, 2017, 02:28:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/fge5JAw2ieo?start=245
Post by: soccerman on June 30, 2017, 02:46:15 PM
Post by: Jefferz on June 30, 2017, 11:45:07 PM
Post by: Peong on July 01, 2017, 01:11:40 PM
How does Yorke still have a six pack? Forget football management, he should make a fitness program
Post by: soccerman on July 01, 2017, 07:13:24 PM
I wish Rivaldo had scored that rabona.Yea Rivaldo pull that off nice, had it scored it would've been a beauty. That Barca ManU Champions League game in 99 (I think) is one of the best games I've seen, Rivaldo even scored a bicycle.
How does Yorke still have a six pack? Forget football management, he should make a fitness program
Post by: Flex on July 03, 2017, 01:55:02 AM
By Michael Hamilton (thesun).
CASH DWIGHTMARE
It is a far cry from the ex-footballer's glittering 20-year career during which he helped the Red Devils to the treble and earned millions of pounds.
FORMER Man Utd star Dwight Yorke faces a bankruptcy hearing tomorrow after his company’s assets dwindled to £2.
The 45-year-old, dad to Katie Price’s son Harvey, has a case listed at the High Court.
The hearing is one of 13 to be held at the Rolls Building, which handles voluntary bankruptcy applications and creditors’ demands.
It also deals with companies being struck off, although the former striker is named in person on the court list.
No details are given as to who is bringing the case.
A source said: “When you think of how successful Dwight was as a player, it is hard to believe it has come to this.”
It is a far cry from Yorke’s glittering 20-year football career during which he helped United to the treble in 1999 and earned millions of pounds.
Yorke, who retired in 2009, set up his company Dwight Yorke Promotions in 1997.
Its latest records, from September 2015, show its held assets of £6,094, down 73 per cent on the previous year.
But the company owed £6,092 in bank overdraft fees and long-term loans, meaning it had net assets of just £2.
An application for it to be struck off was lodged at Companies House last month.
Land Registry records also show a string of charges against Yorke’s £3million home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
The source added: “Life has not been so easy off the pitch.
“His company has not done very well recently so the hearing could be to do with the company and not just his personal finances.”
Yorke, who also played for Aston Villa, Blackburn and Sunderland, has worked as a TV pundit since retiring.
His spokesman denied he faced a bankruptcy hearing but declined to say what the High Court case was about.
Post by: asylumseeker on July 03, 2017, 05:52:28 AM
Post by: Tallman on July 21, 2017, 02:22:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/E0GkzWdE33U
Post by: Flex on July 24, 2017, 12:56:41 AM
T&T Express Reports.
DWIGHT YORKE has put his Cheshire mansion up for sale for a cool £2.25million.
According to reports in the British media, the six-bedroom property in Alderley Edge has six bedrooms and bathrooms—and was once the home he shared with Katie Price.
The 45-year-old retired in 2009 but now regularly works as a pundit, alongside his ambassadorial role with United—but appears to have had enough of life in Cheshire.
The main entrance opens up into a square hallway, leading off into the property’s ground floor, which boasts five spacious reception rooms, the Manchester Evening News has reported. There’s also a modern, open-plan kitchen, with marble flooring, while the dining area sits snugly in a light, bay window, looking out onto the back garden.
A source said: “When you think of how successful Dwight was as a player, it is hard to believe it has come to this. Life has not been so easy off the pitch.
“His company has not done very well recently so the hearing could be to do with the company and not just his personal finances.”
Yorke set up his company Dwight Yorke Promotions in 1997 – two years before he helped United to a famous treble.
Post by: Tallman on August 10, 2017, 10:03:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/RhotsuPrc-U?start=48
Post by: Jefferz on August 11, 2017, 12:04:19 AM
Post by: Tallman on August 20, 2017, 06:06:25 PM
Post by: Tallman on September 03, 2017, 09:57:26 AM
By Alex Caple (clickon.co)
Dwight Yorke’s football career is undoubtedly most famous for his part in Manchester United’s Treble Win. But outside of that, the striker is most known for a relationship with Jordan (no, not the country, but the one with the boobs) and for saying how great he’d be as Aston Villa Manager.
And, why Aston Villa? Because he used to play for them! Not that that’s any real revelation to anyone who watched 90s Premier League football. But still, here’s how Dwight Yorke ended up at Manchester United.
Yorke had a start in football that would almost certainly never be seen in the Premier League these days. Having just finished 17th in their first season back in the First Division, Aston Villa set off on a West Indian Tour. It was in one of their friendlies there that manager Graham Taylor decided to hand a trial to who was effectively a random player who had once looked decent against them. That player was Dwight Yorke, and his trial evidently went well enough that he was offered permanent terms with Aston Villa – and, just like that, Yorke was a Premier League footballer.
Villa shot up the table in 1989/90, eventually finishing as runners-up to Liverpool. Yorke didn’t feature until right at the end, however, making his debut in March and playing just twice.
His second season saw him feature more, however, with 18 Premier League games and two goals in a season; where Villa sunk right back down to seventeenth. That change in fortune for the side had come about after a change of manager – Graham Taylor, the man who had first taken the chance on Yorke, had left to take over as England manager.
Jozef Vengloš had taken over after guiding Czechoslovakia to the World Cup quarter-finals (becoming the first non-British or Irish manager to take charge of a First Division team), but Villa’s slide down the table saw him sacked at the end of the season and replaced with ‘Big’ Ron Atkinson.
The important thing to note though is that Yorke initially started as a right winger. It would be a few years before he was leading the side in a centre forward role, but 91/92 was something of a breakout season.
Yorke hit 11 goals in the final season of the ‘Old’ First Division – before the Premier League began the following season. It was a good season for Villa, too, as they pushed right up to 7th in Atkinson’s first season.
A front two made up of club-record signing, Dean Saunders, and Dalian Atkinson were pushing Villa forward, and Yorke’s contribution to the 92/93 season was more withdrawn – he scored just the six – while the next season he managed just the two league goals in 12 games.
Villa won the Coca-Cola Cup that year, although Yorke wasn’t in the squad.
Yorke would have one more year on the fringes (six goals in 94/95) but that summer both Saunders and Atkinson were sold to Istanbul. It was a strange move, with Saunders joining up with Grahame Souness at Galatasaray, while Atkinson went to Fenerbache. Yorke, under new manager Brian Little, suddenly became the main man.
Goals followed. 34 Premier League goals in the next two seasons, 45 in all competitions. In 1996, Villa reached the League Cup final again, this time against Leeds United. Villa won 3-1, with Yorke scoring the third.
Now Yorke was a Premier League superstar, sharing the top scorers’ charts with the likes of Shearer, Fowler, Ferdinand, Cantona, and Wright. Villa were consistently finishing in the European places under Little, but things changed at the end of the ’97 season.
Villa smashed their club record to sign the wasted-talent Stan Collymore from Liverpool in May that year, meaning Yorke was no longer the leading striker at the club. Yorke still finished as top scorer, what with Collymore’s talent being wasted, but with just the twelve goals.
Villa also had a strange season, as being 15th in February saw Little sacked and replaced with the relatively inexperienced John Gregory. Gregory managed to turn things around, however, with Villa finishing a respectable 7th. They even qualified for Europe again.
Yorke had built a hell of a reputation by this stage, and interest from other clubs had been known for a while – particularly Manchester United. On the face of it, United look downright greedy to be considering striking options of Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and deciding that they could use another centre forward – although hindsight does a pretty solid job of proving them right.
The transfer was hardly smooth, however. Villa, understandably, wanted the deal to suit them too, asking for Andy Cole in return. United were far from interested in that one though, and instead chose to wait. Yorke proceeded to go to John Gregory and explain that he wanted to move, a meeting that Gregory did not look on favourably.
“If I had a gun, I would have shot him.”
John Gregory
Still, Villa tried to hold out. Yorke started their first game of the season against Everton but looked so pathetically uninterested that the club felt they had no choice but to sell him – a far cry from these days where everybody just pretends they’re injured or ill.
A £12.6m bid was accepted and Yorke moved to Man United on August 20th, 1998. He had a decent first season there – 29 goals and The Treble – so in the end, it was a pretty great move for him.
His reputation with Villa probably isn’t what it should be, though. The way he quit the club left a sour taste in the mouth, and despite being a one-time Villa hero, he joined Birmingham City in 2004. Here – for reasons only he might be able to understand – he claimed that Birmingham were a bigger club than Villa. Smooth.
Yorke’s career was an interesting one, and it’s certainly quite sad that “The Smiling Assassin” fell apart so rapidly after his United move, let alone that he tore up his own reputation with Villa. One thing that certainly hasn’t changed is that Dwight Yorke remains one of Aston Villa’s most gifted ever players.
Post by: Peong on September 09, 2017, 07:58:08 AM
Post by: Tallman on September 13, 2017, 10:44:41 AM
MENA Herald
Dwight Yorke, Manchester United, Premier League and Trinidad & Tobago legend, has joined GEMS Education and the ESM Football Academy. His new role as ambassador will see him helping aspiring young footballers in Dubai to enhance their player development.
After a career spanning 20 years in English football, Dwight Yorke has played many significant development roles including being the Assistant Manager for Sunderland & Trinidad & Tobago. As a football analyst at major mediums and a current member of FIFA’s Development Committee, the 45-year-old has always had a long-term ambition to coach and especially to work with young players.
Dwight said: “As a member of the FIFA Development Committee, I am extremely passionate about helping young footballers achieve their immediate and long term goals. I can understand the challenges of playing football in a small country and really relate to their dreams of playing in the major football leagues around the world.
“Many young players and parents feel it’s not possible to have a future playing here in the UAE. I can tell you, coming from the Caribbean, anything is possible. To see what ESM Football Academy have been doing for the last 12 years in the UAE is very encouraging and it’s only going to get better. This is where it starts and we’ll be implementing the best options and methods for each player at the academy, to give them structure and the opportunity to have a bright future.”
GEMS Education and the ESM Football Academy have also partnered to launch the GEMS Football Cup in the GEMS Sport Series, which creates healthy and competitive sports capabilities among students within the GEMS network of schools.
Sir Christopher Stone, Chief Education Officer, GEMS Education, said: "Having a sports legend like Dwight Yorke as a mentor is every young footballer’s dream come true! At GEMS Education, we welcome this excellent opportunity to develop our students’ extra-curricular sporting skills."
Dwight Yorke has been coached and managed by many great football tacticians, such as the magnificent Sir Alex Ferguson. He has combined his playing experience with the very best youth coaching methodology to offer young players at the ESM Football Academy the chance to develop individual technique and enhance vision and decision-making skills.
Managing Director at ESM Football Academy, James Bowring, said: “ESM Football will stick to its strong long-term vision of helping produce quality players in the UAE, and giving boys and girls the opportunities to consider a professional career in the ‘beautiful game’ post their studies.
“We all understand the importance of youth development of young players here in the UAE. Dwight Yorke will be a fantastic addition to our development programs, offering an invaluable insight in to playing at the highest level. This experience and view point will benefit the talent we have here and help produce new generation of players,” added Bowring.
Dwight Yorke will begin his role at ESM Football Academy mid-September 2017 and will be on the training ground at all ESM Football Academy venues, working with the Development Squads from the Early Touch Programs across the spectrum.
Post by: Flex on September 25, 2017, 03:19:18 AM
T&T Express Reports.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S World Cup 2006 captain Dwight Yorke has made good on his promise to provide a large shipment of Manchester United training kits and equipment to a number of teams in this country.
Back in June, Yorke had announced that he was able to use his influence at United, where he is one of the club’s ambassadors, to obtain the training gear through the Manchester United Foundation. The stock arrived in Port of Spain earlier this month and was received by Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Darryl Smith.
“I am delighted to confirm that a massive amount of Manchester United kit and football equipment such as boots, balls and cones have finally arrived in Trinidad and Tobago and was collected by the Ministry of Sport.
Post by: Deeks on September 25, 2017, 05:44:24 AM
Post by: asylumseeker on September 25, 2017, 06:42:35 AM
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 25, 2017, 03:00:23 PM
Let's hope the goodies reach the intended and not the kids of MoS employees etc.
ent?!!
Post by: congo on September 25, 2017, 04:58:41 PM
Let's hope the goodies reach the intended and not the kids of MoS employees etc.
Funny enough, I'm sure they are also the intended. People underestimate just how much suffering really taking place in Trinidad.
Somebody needs to advise Dwight. This should have been collected and distributed by his representatives on behalf of his foundation(if he has one). MOS don't need to be involved. This is a private venture. Again, why does Government has to be involved in everything?
Post by: soccerman on September 25, 2017, 07:42:54 PM
Let's hope the goodies reach the intended and not the kids of MoS employees etc.Exactly
Post by: Tallman on November 14, 2017, 12:18:41 PM
Post by: Peong on November 14, 2017, 01:49:16 PM
Post by: Tallman on November 15, 2017, 06:48:36 AM
By Mat Kendrick (Birmingham Mail)
“Start spreading the news. He’s applying for another big job. He wants to be a part of it, Dwight Yorke, Dwight Yorke.”
Great footballer, one of the finest players I have had the pleasure of seeing pull on the claret and blue shirt of Aston Villa.
But if Dwight Yorke really wants to prove he can match as a boss what he achieved with a ball then he probably needs to re-think his career plan.
Yorke has given an interview on talkSPORT today claiming that he has applied for the vacancy at Sunderland, only for CEO Martin Bain to blank his calls.
Okay, so the free-falling Mackems are not exactly on the same scale as another of his former clubs Manchester United and we are talking about a lower Championship opportunity, not a top Premier League one.
Even so, given their plight, surely Sunderland will be looking for a gaffer with a modicum of managerial experience?
Yorke has never been a manager and can only point to a brief coaching stint with Trinidad and Tobago.
As a player, Yorke was plucked from the beaches of his home nation and catapulted into the top tiers of English football by the late, great Graham Taylor.
He justified GT’s faith and then some, going on to become a Villa hero and a highly decorated Man United superstar.
Making that meteoric rise as a player is one thing, climbing the management ladder at such breakneck speeds is an entirely different proposition.
Yorke has suggested on previous occasions that his skin colour might have been a barrier to him progressing from pundit’s chair to dugout.
Just over a year ago he made a play for the Villa vacancy, between Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Bruce’s tenures.
When asked whether his failure to get job interviews was down to his lack of managerial experience or his colour, Yorke replied:
“I think there’s a bit of both there,” he said. “I genuinely think there’s a bit of both.
“It’s often been discussed, no-one has really taken it up. When I speak to everybody, certainly black players who are trying to break into the managerial department, they are coming up against the same concept because of your race.
“Okay, maybe you will never get a chance to be a manager but it would be nice to go in there, present yourself, get to know that person and (for them to) say, ‘Okay, Dwight, we like your concept, but you’re not experienced enough. Go away and do this or do that.’”
Does Yorke really need a board of directors on an interview panel to tell him to ‘Go away and do this or do that’?
Just going away and doing it - ‘it’ being setting his sights lower and trying to enter management at League One, Two or Conference level - is the obvious course of action.
Yorke might have seen his former Man United team-mate Roy Keane walk straight into a big job at Sunderland several years ago, but there aren’t too many cases where that happens.
More often than not bright young managers, regardless of race, have to work their way up. Take Kevin Nolan at Notts County for example.
Black bosses Paul Ince and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink took a similar route into English football management at Macclesfield Town and Burton Albion respectively.
If Yorke wants to genuinely test the theory that his race rather than his resume is holding him back then he knows what he has to do.
The next time he contacts a chief executive in the top two divisions to express his interest in a job he should enclose a CV that boasts of lower league management experience and success.
Post by: Deeks on November 15, 2017, 11:36:41 AM
Post by: congo on November 15, 2017, 11:59:23 AM
Post by: Flex on December 02, 2017, 05:10:26 AM
By Jelani Beckles (Newsday).
Yorke saddened by stadium woes
Former national football team captain Dwight Yorke has expressed shock over the response from Tobago Sports Secretary Jomo Pitt to a question posed to him last Thursday about short term plans to fix infrastructural problems at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago.
Yorke, currently in Thailand as a FIFA legend, accompanying FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the opening of the FA Thailand High Performance Training Centre, said he received a copy of the video being circulated, on Monday, which showed Pitt stating, “My response to the question posed: none,” as he offered no explanation as to why he could not provide an answer about any plans to address the current shortfalls at the stadium.
“To be quite honest, I was shocked at the response and I am disappointed that it’s been allowed to get to this point where access to lights, and proper gym and track facilities are not readily available,” Yorke stated.
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Darryl Smith said the process has begun to renovate the Dwight Yorke Stadium. “When we came into office all the stadia were in disrepair. They were never maintained or upgraded and that is the problem that we have had in Trinidad and Tobago,” Smith said.
Smith said since the budget was presented, on October 2, work started on the facility. “The week of the budget, when the final budget was approved, we took $5 million to do some work with the Dwight Yorke Stadium. The same week the budget was approved, we had a team from UDECOTT on the ground meeting with THA (Tobago House of Assembly) at the facility. I want to take a note to Cabinet within the next few weeks to get that job started so we could finally fix Dwight Yorke Stadium and keep it at a level.” Smith said all other sporting facilities in TT will also be upgraded.
Yorke said the Dwight Yorke Stadium is the top facility in Tobago and many athletes depend on it. “The stadium, as we all know, is the premier facility for sport on the island and it is the only real facility for young athletes and footballers to train. This has been going on for some time, in terms of the conditions being unsuitable for these athletes and footballers to use, and it’s disappointing that we are still at that point; so much so that athletes are now refusing to even go to the venue and are now forced to train in foreign countries”, Yorke said.
The Dubai-based former Manchester United striker said he expected Pitt to offer a far better response. “What to me was also very disappointing is that the individual, who was put there in a position to represent in the best interest of the people of Tobago, responded in a manner that was totally surprising. I think we all expected something better and the least Jomo could have done was speak out a bit and explain exactly what the situation is at the moment. Tell us where we are at in terms of the current scenario and where we can expect to go from here with regards to the stadium. But instead of doing that, he took the easy way out,”Yorke added.
Yorke said Tobagonian Paralympic athlete Akeem Stewart is suffering due to the inadequate facilities at the stadium.
“Look at young Akeem Stewart for instance... a gold medallist, who we should be ensuring receives everything he needs, and instead he’s left having to go elsewhere to train.” The former Sunderland man, who is currently an international sports ambassador for this country, said he was hopeful that the problem will be alleviated during the upcoming year.
RELATED NEWS
Pitt: Why not help us Yorke?
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).
Jomo Pitt, the Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs at the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), has called on legendary Trinidad and Tobago footballer Dwight Yorke to contribute to the state of sport in the sister isle.
On Thursday, Yorke, in a statement issued to the media, expressed his displeasure with Pitt’s response to a question posed to him at a THA session on November 23.
Pitt’s curt reply to a question by THA Minority Leader Watson Duke on the short term plan for improving the state of the Dwight Yorke Stadium created a stir.
Yorke, who was in Thailand along with FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the opening of the FA Thailand High Performance Training Centre, said in his statement, “I was shocked at (Pitt’s lack of) response and I am disappointed that it’s been allowed to get to this point where access to lights, and proper gym and track facilities are not readily available.”
Asked yesterday if he and/or the THA will be willing to meet with Yorke to deal with the improvement of the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Pitt replied, “We’ll be more interested in Dwight Yorke making a contribution to Tobago as opposed to facilities. We’re more interested in (enhancing) programmes and sports development as opposed to (improving) facilities – which has been sadly lacking from our international athletes, including Dwight Yorke.”
The THA sports secretary added, “I’m interested in sports development.
From what I (have) read, he’s in Thailand doing something for FIFA. If we could get that kind of similar commitment in Tobago, it’ll be much appreciated.”
About Yorke’s statement on Thursday, Pitt said, “It’s very unfortunate that Mr Yorke has voiced an opinion on something without getting the full gist of the story.”
Pitt noted, “It’s general knowledge that the Stadium does not fall under the ambit of the Assembly. It falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Sport.
“It’s quite unfortunate that he made those comments without having the information or contacting us to get the information,” Pitt added. “I’m disappointed in the statement that he made.”
Yorke also commented on the situation of Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder Akeem Stewart who has bemoaned the lack of adequate facilities to train in Tobago.
Pitt said, “We’ve provided some facilities at the gym because we’ve made short-term arrangements for our athletes in Tobago. The question (at the THA) was referring to the short-term plans for the refurbishment of the Stadium, which we really can’t do.
What we did is (provide) alternative arrangements for athletes to use other facilities, while the Dwight Yorke Stadium is being repaired, if and when it will be repaired.
“As it pertains to Akeem, like all our elite athletes, whether in Trinidad or Tobago (they) have to go overseas because of the resources, the coaching, things of that nature. Akeem wouldn’t be the first and I guess wouldn’t be the last to leave these shores,” Pitt said.
Post by: maxg on December 02, 2017, 09:31:25 AM
I think I dreamt somebody said the following, but long time ah begging Yorke to do some more, but like his time is more valuable for others :
Wha is mine is mine, what's TT's is mine, allyuh fix meh stadium. I have been all over the world for Fifa and Man U, it's my job. I can't come to Tobago if allyuh cyah pay meh. Like socawarriors an dem, Ah send some balls and jersey an ting, allyuh eh get it ? I give Katie all meh millions, ah couldna let dat pass.
Post by: asylumseeker on December 02, 2017, 10:52:01 AM
Post by: maxg on December 02, 2017, 05:03:35 PM
Who bringing any world class, high performance, elite programme to a shitty facility?Don't think anybody requesting a world class, high performance, elite programme doh ! How about some give back, a little giving of oneself and affording personal time can have some long lasting effects, especially from high profile world class, high performance experienced, elite ex-athletes. Sometimes more than years of coaching.
Post by: congo on December 02, 2017, 07:40:32 PM
Post by: Tallman on December 12, 2017, 12:49:20 PM
ESPN Staff
Former Trinidad and Tobago coach Rene Simoes has told ESPN Brasil that he excluded Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy from his squad in 2001 because the pair drank heavily the evening before a training session.
Simoes caused a shock when he announced that Yorke, then at Manchester United, and Latapy, at Scottish club Hibernian, had been axed from his squad in June that year.
Ahead of a key World Cup qualifier against Jamaica, Simoes told reporters the duo had failed to attend a training session -- and 16 years later he revealed the details behind his decision and said he felt failure to reach the 2002 tournament had been down to Yorke.
He recalled: "I coached Dwight Yorke in only one game, a friendly, and he played really well that day.
"However, he failed to show up for the training session after that, and unfortunately we had to kick him out of the squad.
"That was a real shame, because he was playing good football for Trinidad's national team and the country was counting on him to take them to their first World Cup.
"Someone came to me and said that they [Yorke and Latapy] had had a lot to drink and that's why they didn't show up for training.
"That left me without a choice -- I had to kick them out."
Simoes said Yorke was "a fantastic player" but had "made a huge mistake."
And he added: "For me, that was the main reason for Trinidad not making it to the 2002 World Cup. After that, I left the national team and they started the project that led them to the 2006 World Cup."
Yorke and Latapy returned to the Trinidad and Tobago squad after Simoes left, having apologised.
Yorke captained his country at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, but they went out in the group stage after defeats to England and Paraguay.
Post by: asylumseeker on December 13, 2017, 02:17:13 AM
Quote
"Someone came to me and said that they [Yorke and Latapy] had had a lot to drink and that's why they didn't show up for training.
"That left me without a choice -- I had to kick them out."
Was that the only option available to Simões? Was it the best option? Were there "better" options? Was it an option in the "national interest" (... national team, right?)?
Thoughts?
Post by: Deeks on December 13, 2017, 10:55:31 AM
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"Someone came to me and said that they [Yorke and Latapy] had had a lot to drink and that's why they didn't show up for training.
"That left me without a choice -- I had to kick them out."
Was that the only option available to Simões? Was it the best option? Were there "better" options? Was it an option in the "national interest" (... national team, right?)?
Thoughts?
Sometimes good or bad, coaches have to make decisions in the best interest of the team not the individual. As hard as the decision was at the time, I agreed with the coach. Dwight needed a clout upside his f—king head that year.
Post by: vb on December 13, 2017, 11:32:51 AM
VB
Post by: Tallman on January 27, 2018, 01:43:28 PM
By Adam Marshall (manutd.com)
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has spent some time training and working with the club's Reserves, ahead of Monday's Premier League 2 game at Old Trafford against Tottenham Hotspur (kick-off 19:00 GMT, entry is free).
Reds coach Ricky Sbragia discussed the positive impact the 46-year-old had at the Aon Training Complex and hopes more sessions can be arranged again with the ex-striker.
"I'd met Yorkie before and know he's an icon," Sbragia told MUTV. "I met him at Sunderland when I took over for a short spell. He came in and worked with us.
"He was fantastic here at United. He came in and watched what we did and talked about young players, before we let him do a session - eight versus eight and one-on-one all over the pitch. He then did some shooting demonstrations and was talking about scoring goals all his life.
"He was saying how good he was at that level and how nobody was better than Dwight Yorke - Coley [Andy Cole] didn't get a mention! No, seriously, he was fantastic. Later, he had 10 minutes with the players and I hope we can repeat that. He has come in and it lets us see things differently.
"Dwight has been all over the world, worked with a few clubs and he's played international football for Trinidad & Tobago. He gave players a different voice to listen to. He spoke to them for about 10 minutes and it was fantastic. I discussed his visit with the players the next morning and I asked what they had learned from it. I hope he can come in and do it again. Maybe we can have a q-and-a session with him as it's important and it was nice of him to do it."
Post by: Flex on February 19, 2018, 02:42:53 AM
By Joel Julien (Guardian).
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was served legal documents before his Seas the Moment fete in Tobago on Saturday, as current Chutney Soca Monarch Neval Chatelal has sued him in an effort to recover $250,000 which was lent to Yorke last year.
Chatelal has been pleading unsuccessfully since May last year with Yorke to pay him back the $250,000, according to documents filed in the San Fernando High Court on Thursday.
In the court documents, which have been obtained by the T&T Guardian, Chatelal said following the fete Yorke held in Tobago last March, known as Island Vibe, Yorke approached him to borrow some money.
Yorke, 46, said he needed the money because he was in “financial difficulty and unable to meet certain debts,” Chatelal stated in the court documents.
Among those that Yorke owed were the caterers who also took legal action but the matter was eventually settled out-of-court.
According to the court documents filed by Chatelal, Yorke stated he was “unable to secure a lender and desperately needed to pay service providers for his Island Vibe all-inclusive party which did not net a profit.”
Yorke said that “approaching the bank was not a viable consideration, as the time for approval from his bank would place him in an embarrassing situation with the persons and companies to which he was indebted after the event,” the court documents stated. Chatelal agreed to lend Yorke the $250,000.
Yorke, in turn, agreed to repay the $250,000 and $50,000 in interest after two months.
On March 7, last year Chatelal deposited the $250,000 into the Dwight Yorke Foundation Account held at Republic Bank.
After the two months passed when Yorke was allegedly supposed to repay all the money, Chatelal contacted him.
A series of WhatsApp messages between Yorke and Chatelal was produced as supporting evidence in the court documents.
Eventually, on December 20, Chatelal received the $50,000 interest from Yorke. Chatelal agreed to give Yorke some more time to pay off the debt in full.
After some more back and forth with Yorke and not getting the money owed Chatelal sought legal recourse.
Chatelal is being represented by former attorney general Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan.
A pre-action protocol letter was sent to Yorke on January 15 where he was “invited to amicably settle the matter.”
There was no response to the pre-actionv protocol letter. The pre-action protocol time period expired on February 12.
The lawsuit was filed at the San Fernando High Court a few days after the time expired. The matter has been listed before Justice Ricky Rahim.
Yorke’s fete Seas The Moment was held at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park on Saturday with Ian “Bunji Garlin” Alvarez, second place in this year’s Road March competition Iwer George and Soca Monarch Aaron “Voice” St Louis among the performers.
While Bunji was performing at Seas The Moment, Road March winner Machel Montano was also in Tobago performing at the Call To Paradise fete held at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort.
Montano had previously taken legal action against Yorke for falsely advertising that he was to perform at one of Yorke’s fetes. In 2016, Montano eventually dropped the lawsuit.
An injunction was granted to Montano to prevent Yorke from further using his name to promote the party.
In 1998 the Manchester United football club paid Aston Villa a transfer fee of £12.6 million for Yorke.
He was the club’s most expensive signing at the time. Yorke retired from football in 2009. Since then Yorke has faced some financial woes.
It was reported in British media last year that Yorke had put his six-bedroom mansion in Cheshire up for sale for £2.25 million.
According to reports, Yorke’s company assets showed a 73 per cent decline on the previous year and taking bank overdraft fees and loans into account, it had net assets of just £2.
Last year, a bankruptcy petition against Yorke was dropped.
Yorke was not present at a hearing at the Bankruptcy and Companies Court in London when the petition was formally dismissed by the court officials.
The registrar was told the amount owed by Yorke had fallen below the £5,000 threshold creditors can petition for a debtor to be made bankrupt.
His creditor was not named in court. Yorke could not be reached for comment last night.
Post by: royal on February 22, 2018, 07:55:12 PM
Post by: Flex on February 24, 2018, 04:57:27 AM
Dear Dwight,
Firstly, thank you for doing the right thing and paying back your debt, the interest and legal fees. Persons who know me well, can attest to how many hours I put into my craft and I was certainly not ready to part with the monetary fruits of my hard work that easily.
I understand that I may be forgettable to a man of your renown. I also tend to forget things from time to time, but, though they may be few, I won't forget the times we met. I won't forget the circumstances and how urgently you needed a loan with terms you outlined and the promises you made. I do not wish to see your name and image being dragged for yet another time in the public domain so I will not release the photos of our first meeting at 'Island Vibe - 2017'.
It was my mistake to not record the meeting we had in Trinidad where you asked for more time due to your financial situation. My intuition told me that I was being played and strung along. Your recent statements in the press about not being broke confirmed that I was toyed with.
Your statements also revealed an apparent delay tactic that I fell for: "What would possess people to think that I spent all my money?...let them continue thinking that, they might just leave me alone then", you said.
I truly believed you were experiencing financial problems. That is why I exercised great compassion and patience with the time extensions. If you hadn't been evasive and disrespectful in your communications with me, I would have given you two years even to pay back the amount.
I will not release screenshots of our conversations where you pleaded for more time after missing deadlines set by your very own self. I will not show the conversations that were dismissive toward me and what I interpreted as bordering on contemptuous.
I loaned you the money in good faith because of the tremendous respect I have and still have for you and your legacy. I am a fan and supporter of your works great and small, and I believe in your vision for Tobago and culture. I had and still have no desire to bring your public image into disrepute. I did not wish to become embroiled in the predictable controversy that such a lawsuit would prompt. You, however, gave me no other choice by mockingly agreeing to legal recourse.
I am not hurt or stressed. I am not trying to be petty or cynical either. I hope we have both learned from our mistakes and that we make better decisions when it comes to our finances. Thank you again for not delaying in doing the right thing. Thank you to SC Anand Ramlogan and the team of lawyers at Freedom Law Chambers and thank you in advance to the public for being gentle people, acknowledging that we are human and we make mistakes from time to time.
If it means anything to you, I forgave you the instant you repaid what was owed. May we all recover peacefully from this event and start the healing process. I wish you success and victory in your future endeavors and I am always here to lend a helping hand. Jai ho!!!
Sincerly,
Neval Chatelal"
Post by: Tallman on February 28, 2018, 12:22:29 PM
By Mark Froggatt (manutd.com)
Dwight Yorke has revealed one of the secrets of his success at Manchester United was to regularly watch video highlights of his goals at home, in a bid to boost his form and self-belief.
That sounds hard to believe for a player who permanently had a smile on his face and appeared to ooze confidence, yet the Trinidad and Tobago legend regularly utilised the technique throughout his four seasons as a Red, in which he scored 66 goals in 152 appearances, winning six major trophies.
During a fascinating episode of 'Table Football', which is available to watch now on United’s YouTube channel, Yorke speaks insightfully about the approach and offers his personal advice for the club’s current no.19, Marcus Rashford.
“Strikers often say instinctive goals are better,” Dwight tells Marcus. “You just let it happen, let it rip and when it goes in it's magnificent. The instinct of being a centre-forward is important and that's the position I'm sure you’ll end up in. It all comes from the instinct of being in the position at the right time and anticipating the move. You seem to have the lot: I can see all of the types of goals you are scoring, which makes it even more impressive at this early stage of your career.
“There was one magnificent goal from outside the box for England, when I thought 'wow, we've got somebody here who can score goals and not just one type of goal'. It's good to have that range. We all recognise the no.9 who just gets tap-ins, but you've got all of it and now you've added free-kicks to your repertoire as well, it's even more impressive.
“This is still an early stage in your career and, if I was you, from past experiences, I would just have a collection of my goals and I’d keep reminding yourself of the things you can do, especially if you have a little period where you aren't scoring. Have a selection of goals and get a feelgood factor about yourself.
“Even if you go through a drought, which everyone goes through, just go back and watch those goals. It gives you that buzz and a massive buzz. It puts that smile back on your face.
“It makes you think 'damn I can do this stuff!' That is what I used to do and, trust me, it works. That would be my advice. Just go back, remind yourself and look at the goals that you've scored, from the tap-ins to the wonder strikes. I would put a collection of them together, just for your private use.”
In the same conversation with Yorke and another former Reds striker Danny Webber, Rashford identifies his 2016 FA Cup goal against West Ham at Upton Park as a personal favourite.
“I liked West Ham away, it was a good game,” Marcus explains.
“It was an instinctive goal. I prefer those ones when you are not thinking about it too much and you're just doing the action. The goal against [Manchester] City was a mad rush of blood. I would say for the quality of the goal, West Ham was better. But against City, the feeling you get is mad.”
Elsewhere in the strikers’ episode of 'Table Football', the trio of United forwards select their ideal strike partners from any era, choose between the two iconic Ronaldos of modern football, name the toughest opposition defenders they've faced and describe the best way to score a goal.
https://www.youtube.com/v/lTCP-FUYPho
Post by: Tallman on May 01, 2018, 01:19:25 PM
By Sean McCormick (The Chronicle)
Former Sunderland star Dwight Yorke has thrown his hat in the ring to be considered for the club’s vacant managerial position.
The former Manchester United forward spent three seasons on Wearside as a player and recently applied for the role in November.
Wales boss Chris Coleman was preferred to the Trinidadian on that occasion but after the Black Cats were relegated to League One Coleman was relieved from his duties.
And Yorke didn’t hold back on Coleman’s tenure at the club, claiming he ‘failed miserably’ at the Stadium of Light, labelling their relegation as ‘unacceptable’.
“I have tried to get it before. I got a call back and it was like a courtesy call saying we got your CV but they went for Chris,” Yorke told Dubai Eye FM.
“I can’t knock the appointment of Chris because of what he had done with Wales but I still believe for all of the experience of what he has done, he had 25 games to turn that football club around.
“He failed miserably. For someone of his experience and knowhow and what he was supposed to bring to that football club, I know Chris and I like Chris, but that is a massive, massive disappointment not keeping Sunderland in the Championship.
“Getting relegated to Division One? That is unacceptable.
“Chris is a nice guy and I am sure he will get another job in England because everybody will vouch for him and say what a fantastic manager he is, but if that was me I wouldn’t get another job.”
The club is set to change ownership with a consortium led by former Eastleigh owner Stewart Donald taking the reins, subject to EFL approval.
The new owners are said to have their own manager in mind, but Yorke has thrown his hat into the ring.
The 46-year-old believes he has the ‘mentality’ and ‘philosophy’ to guide Sunderland back to the Championship and even said he would resign from the club if he failed to do so.
“It has been a merry-go-round for years and years now. Nobody is giving young managers a chance to come through,” Yorke added.
“I love that job. If I was to get that job in Division One and I don’t get them promoted I shouldn’t be at the football club.
“I think that is as fair as you can possibly be. I don’t want a four year contract or any of that business, I want to be rewarded for my achievements.
“I am prepared to take that risk, a risk I feel I can overcome. I just need to be given a chance to bring in the people around me to work with the football club.
“I am just concerned about getting the results for this football club to get it back into the Championship and advancing from there.
“But ultimately, if I was given that chance with that team with my mentality, my philosophy, I am sure I would get that football club back in the Championship - without a doubt.”
Former Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder, ex-Sunderland forward Kevin Phillips and Wigan gaffer Paul Cook currently lead the betting to be named new Black Cats boss.
Post by: asylumseeker on May 07, 2018, 08:01:28 AM
Post by: Tallman on August 21, 2018, 07:56:01 AM
By Adam Marshall (manutd.com)
As the transfer deadline loomed in the summer of 1998, Manchester United were running out of time to land another striker. Alex Ferguson, the knighthood would follow a year later, already had Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his books. But he wanted another type of centre-forward.
Patrick Kluivert was viewed as the top target for the Reds. The Dutchman had only been with AC Milan for a season but word was out he was on the market. Instead, he was reunited with a certain Louis van Gaal, his former Ajax boss, at Barcelona in a deal worth around £8.75 million. As ever, there was speculation that one of the aforementioned United forwards could be a makeweight in any bid for a new man.
”I do not want any cast-offs at this club,” retaliated Aston Villa boss John Gregory, when Dwight Yorke was earmarked by Ferguson. “If players are not good enough for Manchester United, then they are not good enough for Villa.” Indeed, Gregory had no intention of allowing the Trinidad & Tobago international to leave. Famously, his response to being told by his star man that he wanted to go was: “If I had a gun, I would have shot him.”
The comment made for back-page headlines and Villa were playing hardball. With good reason as Yorke was tied to a long-term contract – I remember speaking to him the day he signed it when working at ClubCall. It was in the days of car phones and it wasn’t easy to pin him down but, when I did, he seemed relaxed and chilled - just as he has been every time I've been lucky enough to work with him here at United.
So an impasse was reached, even if Yorke was desperate to join United. Pierre van Hooijdonk had caused controversy by effectively going on strike at Nottingham Forest as he agitated for a transfer but the Villa man was not keen to follow suit.
“It is very flattering when a club of United’s stature come out publicly and say they want you,” he stressed. “That doesn’t usually happen. I firmly believe it would be the right move for me and, maybe if I had taken the same approach as van Hooijdonk has with Forest, then I would have made it happen already. But that is not my style and it won’t ever be. I would have liked to have joined United in the summer. Chances like this only come along once and I had asked the boss and the Villa board for their understanding.”
He started the season with Villa, playing against Everton, and time was running out to conclude a deal. It would take a record fee of £12.6 million to convince the Midlanders to do business and many observers at the time felt it was a case of overpaying for somebody unproven at the top level in Europe. But Yorke had shown his potential and had the X-factor Ferguson was looking for. A bubbly character who would lift any dressing room, his work at Villa Park had not gone unnoticed.
I recall one live TV match against Newcastle United, when he scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 defeat, that showcased his striking ability and also a cheeky Panenka penalty past David Seaman, of all people. To put this moment of impudence into perspective, it sealed European football for his club at the end of the 1997/98 campaign and took some confidence.
A vital piece in the jigsaw had arrived at Old Trafford and would go on to enjoy the most amazing of debut seasons. And maybe that is why Dwight Yorke was the perfect fit for Ferguson’s Manchester United.
He always played with a smile on his face and did not seem affected by nerves or any pressure considering the price-tag on his head. With Cole, Sheringham and Solskjaer already at the club, he would have backed himself to get into the team and start repaying that fee.
The opinions in this story are personal to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Manchester United Football Club.
Post by: soccerman on August 28, 2018, 06:21:32 PM
Dwight, how yuh feel about Gerrard's new gig?The Rangers in Scotland appointment?
Post by: asylumseeker on August 28, 2018, 06:24:14 PM
Dwight, how yuh feel about Gerrard's new gig?The Rangers in Scotland appointment?
Yep!
Some guys have all the luck?
Post by: soccerman on August 28, 2018, 06:38:07 PM
Have to start somewhere. Dwight was not taking that lol.Dwight, how yuh feel about Gerrard's new gig?The Rangers in Scotland appointment?
Yep!
Some guys have all the luck?
Post by: Flex on September 26, 2018, 12:48:24 AM
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).
FORMER NATIONAL captain, striker and assistant coach Dwight Yorke spent the weekend in London, England rubbing shoulders and engaging in discussions with the best of the best at the FIFA Football Conference and Best FIFA Football awards.
Seventy days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, coaches and technical experts from nearly 200 member associations and all confederations gathered at the FIFA Football Conference in London to analyse the latest footballing trends and tactics showcased at this summer’s showpiece event in Russia.
Yorke was invited to be part of a FIFA panel for one of several forums at the mega event. Also featuring were the likes of Dennis Lawrence, current TT coach and Yorke’s former teammate, and ex-TT assistant coach Sol Campbell.
For the first time, coaches and technical experts of all member associations were invited to gather at a single post-FIFA World Cup football conference to analyse and discuss key learnings and experiences from this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “For the first time, the national team coaches and technical directors from nearly 200 member associations gathered in one room and I can only be honoured about it, as FIFA president and as football fan. This event fully reflects our philosophy of placing football and key representatives from across the game – including players, coaches and technical experts – at the heart of our activities.”
During the conference, the head of FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) and coaching legend, Carlos Alberto Parreira, along with FIFA’s Chief Technical Development Officer Marco van Basten shared their insights across four key areas, including a comparative goal analysis from the 2010, 2014 and 2018 editions of the FIFA World Cup, set plays, an analysis on some of the four FIFA World Cup semi-finalist teams and the role of the playmaker at the FIFA World Cup. The full TSG report on the 2018 FIFA World Cup is due to be published on October 16.
France’s path to FIFA World Cup glory also took centrestage during the live interview with Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps. Yorke is currently a member of FIFA’s development committee.
“The days spent in London for the conference was full of in-debt analysis of everything that took place at the World Cup in Russia and a lot of detailed discussion. A lot of us got some time to catch up because as you know, the football family is a so massive and there is always so much happening. I thought it was a great event by FIFA to have all the coaches from the different countries gather in one location. There was a wealth of knowledge, experience and top personalities all together for a couple days which could only serve the game well,” Yorke said.
Post by: Tallman on November 14, 2018, 06:09:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/dzhlkAwaRms
Post by: Tallman on November 15, 2018, 05:49:23 AM
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday)
FORMER NATIONAL football team striker and captain Dwight Yorke has called for greater passion to be shown by all parties involved, particularly players, in TT football.
Yorke made this comment during an interview,on Tuesday evening, at One Woodbrook Place, Woodbrook, where he was part of the launch of a three-year-long partnership between his former club Manchester United and Chivas Regal.
The 47-year-old Yorke, responding to a question about the lack of notable players, over the past five to ten years, at the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL), said, “We had to work extremely hard as individuals (and) as a team to earn the right to be called a Russell Latapy or a Shaka Hislop. That didn’t come easy.”
He continued, “I haven’t really been involved in Trinidad and Tobago football so it’s very difficult to pass judgement on those circumstances. What I do know is that we haven’t been able to produce. We had a period of time when we had Kenwyne Jones, Stern John, Russell Latapy, Dwight Yorke playing in all these wonderful leagues. What have we got now? That, in itself, sends a clear message that something is not right.
“Whether the structure is right from the colleges league, which used to be a big thing, and then the transition to the national team or Under-20s, they need to look at that. The people who are running the football need to seriously consider that.”
The former Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC and Sunderland player stressed, “You need to show passion in what you’re doing. The passion is no longer there. Where is the love of the game gone? We used to love the game that we play, and then everything else comes with it. Whether it’s the opposite now that people are attracted to other things and not prepared to put the work in, I don’t know.”
From 1989-2009, Yorke made 74 international appearances and netted 19 goals. He also had a brief time as an assistant coach, under Latapy, in 2009.
Asked about his view on the current state of TT football, Yorke, who was dubbed as “The Smiling Assassin” during his playing days, replied, “It’s there for everyone to see. It’s not been a smooth transition, it’s been a very difficult one.
“We’ve got involved with the professional league that hasn’t been worked out the way everyone expected it to work out. You just look at the results that we have provided at the moment, it’s not great. The qualification (at all levels) has been a struggle.”
Yorke called on the stakeholders of local football to “step back, look at things and try to go in a different direction, and try to get the important thing which is the support from the Government and the Ministry of Sport. I think that is very vital.”
He commented, “Of course, with the sponsorship, people always say money is essential but equally, performance brings money. So, there is a combination.”
Yorke said, “Since 2006, maybe the best time in Trinidad and Tobago football, we haven’t been able to relive those moments. Latapy has been able to produce us to a level where we were (close) to qualifying for the (second round) of the Under-20s. The senior team, what we have achieved under Dennis (Lawrence), he’s fighting and trying his hardest, but there is been no major progress.”
Asked if he’s willing to help TT football from an administrative level, Yorke responded, “I’m not really one to say no. If you ask me, the first thing I’ll give you is my opinion. I feel that I’ve earned the right in football. I’ve been out there, seeing what it takes to be top of my profession and I’ve worked now behind the (administrative) side of thing to see what’s going on.”
But he admitted, “The truth is I’ve never been asked.”
Finally, Yorke was asked about his take on the VAR (Video Assistant Referees) system.
“I think VAR is a good thing,” he said. “It (has) its challenges, they haven’t gotten it to perfection yet but, I feel it is a good thing.
“We see some big calls being made, some mistakes being made. For me, it’s a way forward. Football is a billion-dollar industry and teams can lose their status by wrong decisions. I’m all for it. I feel with time given and the improvement of technology, I’ll be happy for VAR.”
Post by: Flex on February 27, 2019, 02:59:43 AM
By Rob Dawson - Manchester United correspondent
Jose Mourinho's reign began to unravel in earnest over the summer, but an atmosphere of fear and paranoia had already set in long before. Such was the shadow he cast over Manchester United that it began to affect even the most innocuous of matters, even those far from the pitch.
When a member of his backroom unknowingly agreed to a blind date with a media personality, the meeting was swiftly moved from Manchester city centre to a rural Cheshire pub out of fear they would be spotted and Mourinho would find out. When the United employee sat down, his conversation starter was: "I could be sacked for being here."
There was no second date.
In the end, the appointment of Mourinho, one that looked certain to rescue United from the post-Fergie doldrums in May 2016, gradually became so toxic that Ed Woodward and the Glazers were forced to act.
The tension over transfers
In May, Dwight Yorke gave an interview suggesting United would have won the Premier League title with Pep Guardiola in charge. On reading his comments, Mourinho tried to get Yorke removed from his role as club ambassador. The club declined.
It was far from the only disagreement between club bosses and their manager, with the most bruising confrontations being fought over transfers.
Mourinho believed his team over-performed to finish second last season and stressed the importance of increased investment over the summer. He informed Woodward and the recruitment department of the positions he believed needed strengthening and the club's scouts, video analysts and data experts worked on narrowing down the list of targets. But in meetings, usually over Skype, Mourinho is said to have frustrated other members of the staff by demanding players never previously mentioned.
Even in July, and having spent £50 million on Brazilian midfielder Fred, his assessment was that it would be a "difficult" season. It would get worse as the club continued to struggle in signing a central defender. Dismayed at the price quoted by Leicester City for Harry Maguire, Mourinho questioned why none of United's 52 scouts had noticed him playing well for Hull City just a year earlier.
But it wasn't just transfer spending that caused conflict. At one point during the club's preseason U.S. tour, Mourinho pulled English journalists out of a news conference to explain why he would be happy for Anthony Martial -- who had let it be known he'd been unsettled by Alexis Sanchez's arrival in January -- to be sold just days after the club has insisted privately the Frenchman was not for sale.
Already at this time, the hierarchy and Mourinho were no longer on the same page and for the players it became more and more difficult to escape the cloud of negativity.
For their part, United have been quick to stress that Mourinho has been supported in the transfer market to the tune of £400m spent on 11 players -- all, according to sources close to the club, Mourinho's choices. Mourinho, meanwhile, has argued consistently that United have failed to keep up with the "financial and strategic" support offered to his key rivals at Liverpool and Manchester City.
In particular, Woodward was forced to tell Mourinho they would not push the boat out to sign Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich because of fears over his injury record. It was pointed out that the last two players Bayern had moved on to Old Trafford, Owen Hargreaves and Bastian Schweinsteiger, had not proved to be value for money. As it became apparent to Mourinho he would not get the new centre-back he wanted during the transfer window, he was overheard on the phone in the lobby of the team hotel in Miami during the preseason tour of the United States saying "everything is s---."
It summed up his mood throughout the entire trip that began the tailspin toward the sack.
A "high maintenance" employee
Mourinho oversaw United's worst start to a season in nearly 30 years, but it wasn't just results that had made his position untenable by the end -- it was also his attitude toward colleagues and his squad.
Offered the chance to talk up Paul Pogba after he won the World Cup at his first news conference at UCLA, the 55-year-old declined, instead choosing to say the midfielder must "understand" why his form had improved in Russia. Asked at the same news conference whether he believed his team were capable of challenging Manchester City for the title, he refused to answer.
Even from the start of his time at the club, there was always a nagging feeling that Mourinho didn't want to be there. United was meant to be his dream job but the cool, charismatic coach who showed up at Chelsea in 2004 was not the man who arrived at Old Trafford in 2016.
At his first meeting with journalists as United boss in a Shanghai hotel room, United's press officer told the group of 10 reporters he did not have much time before training.
"We are finished?" Mourinho said as he got up to leave. He had not yet fielded a question and it was assumed he was joking. He wasn't, and the laughter in the room quickly turned to confusion. Mourinho had to be ushered to re-take his seat.
One television reporter took a different approach to his first interview with the new manager in the summer of 2016. A family member had recently played Mourinho's body double in an advert and the journalist thought mentioning the coincidence would be a good ice breaker. It wasn't; the story didn't even prompt Mourinho to look up from his phone.
The interview was short and frosty, just like so many of his appearances in front of the cameras. In one sit-down with Sky Sports, he even sat with his phone on his knee to make sure it didn't extend beyond the agreed 10 minutes.
Mourinho cut an isolated figure in Manchester and was often spotted sitting alone in the restaurant at the Lowry Hotel in Salford, his home in the city for two-and-a-half years. It was fitting that his last act at the Lowry on Tuesday afternoon was to have lunch, spending most of his time on his phone.
Right from the start Mourinho would make regular trips back to London by train to see his family but wanted it known he was still committed to the job. During his first season he made sure a story was leaked to local newspaper the Manchester Evening News that despite spending time in the capital, he had not missed a single training session at Carrington.
However, much to his annoyance he wasn't in control of everything that seeped out.
After deciding to spring a surprise with his team selection for the derby against Manchester City in December 2017 by picking Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Martial, he was furious to discover the team had leaked on social media 24 hours before kick-off. United lost 2-1 and Mourinho was convinced that one of the reasons was that Guardiola had got wind of his plan. Mourinho demanded staff discover the source of the leak -- the member of staff on the blind date even quizzed his companion about the subject -- but it remained elusive.
As recently as the 2-2 draw with Chelsea in October, his teams were still being published on Twitter the day before the game, often sending Mourinho into a rage before a ball had been kicked.
There were plenty of light moments with players, staff and fans -- he watched part of a reserve team game with disabled fans in September, and would often be seen joking with players in favour along with former assistant Rui Faria -- but club employees routinely found him difficult to deal with, privately commenting he was "high maintenance."
Ahead of the FA Cup semifinal against Tottenham in April, he refused to choose between two hotel options, the Wembley Hilton and The Landmark in Marylebone. He was told both had pros and cons, which were spelled out to him. He shrugged his shoulders, told staff to choose but was unhappy once in the Hilton because his favourite meeting room was being used by Microsoft.
According to sources, United even tried to accommodate Mourinho whenever they could and cancelled a series of sponsor events ahead of the Europa League final in Stockholm at his request despite spending thousands of pounds to fly a number of high-profile executives and their guests to Sweden.
These issues weren't just related to members of staff. Mourinho's most high-profile feud at United was with record signing Pogba, stripped of the vice captaincy in September, but at different times during his reign the squad had been puzzled by his treatment of Luke Shaw and Martial. Telling a news conference that Shaw had used "his body with my brain" after a positive performance in his first game in four months caused particular bewilderment within an unhappy dressing room.
Mourinho just didn't fit
As well as disappointing results, a poor record in the transfer market and a style of football that failed to excite supporters, there was an overriding feeling that by the end Mourinho thought he was bigger than the club and his tenure had to end. By September, and despite agreeing a contract extension with Mourinho in January following his public flirtation with Paris Saint-Germain, the club were refusing to offer any cast-iron guarantees about his future.
Speculation linking Zinedine Zidane to Old Trafford -- most of which generated in Spain -- was knocked down after the dismal 3-1 defeat at West Ham, but questions about Mourinho in general were treated with more open-ended answers. Without the concrete backing Mourinho wanted, his agent, Jorge Mendes, was forced to step in by releasing a rare statement insisting that everything was fine.
It was telling that following Mourinho's sacking on Tuesday morning, sources close to the club made it clear that both the caretaker manager and the next permanent boss would be leaders who could unite the players behind them and re-connect supporters to the club.
Sources told ESPN FC that the players were "shocked" when they were informed of the decision by Woodward at Carrington on Tuesday morning but that the general feeling was one of "relief."
Post by: Tiresais on February 28, 2019, 04:41:21 AM
Post by: asylumseeker on February 28, 2019, 09:03:52 AM
He really has regressed as a manager since Chelsea... Almost depressing to watch
Just had a chat about JM with a former youth player from Vitória Setúbal (now ~ 50). Setúbal is Mou's hometown. The person is from Setúbal also. He ranted about what he respected about JM as a tactician. Had even more to say about him as a person ("He's changed. I don't like what he has become as a person.")
This is not someone who has worked with JM but someone who follows the game. (I forgot to ask him how he would regard JM taking over Portugal's NT).
Post by: frico on February 28, 2019, 09:39:47 AM
Who bringing any world class, high performance, elite programme to a shitty facility?:rotfl:
Post by: Peong on March 30, 2019, 11:42:26 AM
Post by: Tallman on May 22, 2019, 02:11:45 PM
By Adam Higgins (manutd.com)
Few Manchester United players can claim to have enjoyed a debut season quite like Dwight Yorke, who had a huge impact during the iconic 1998/99 campaign following his arrival from Aston Villa.
The former Trinidad and Tobago international will be back at Old Trafford on Sunday for the Treble Reunion match, which will raise vital funds for the Manchester United Foundation to support children in the local area.
Tickets are still available to buy.
LET’S HEAR FROM THE MAN HIMSELF
“When I embarked on my journey to play football, I knew I was going to do something but I didn’t think it was going to be as big as this [winning the Treble]. This [Treble Reunion] match will bring back the memories of a lifetime. A unique bunch of players will be able to celebrate probably the greatest achievement in the history of Manchester United Football Club.”
THE STORY OF YORKE IN 1998/99
Alex Ferguson secured the services of Yorke from top-flight rivals Aston Villa as the transfer deadline loomed in August 1998 and, in doing so, recruited a vital piece in the jigsaw. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham already on the books, there was fierce competition in the striking department but Yorkie would go on to enjoy a magnificent debut campaign.
He was a key player in our unprecedented Treble success, ending the campaign with 29 goals in all competitions. Forming a hugely effective partnership with Coley, the no.19 introduced himself to Old Trafford with a brace on his home debut against Charlton and went on to net 18 times in the Premier League to earn the division’s Player of the Season award as its leading scorer. His outstanding efforts also earned him a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Yorkie was also the joint-top scorer in the Champions League, netting seven crucial goals during our journey to glory at the Nou Camp. He contributed four during the group stage – including a brace in the thrilling 3-3 draw away at Barcelona. The frontman also notched a double in the 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford before coming up with a crucial goal in the 3-2 win at Juventus in the semi-final second leg.
DWIGHT’S OUTSTANDING MOMENT
There were many individual moments of brilliance to choose from, but we have gone for Yorkie’s brilliant brace against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-final replay. After the original tie finished goalless at Old Trafford, the striker sealed a memorable 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge with a close-range finish early on and sumptuous finish from outside the box in the second half.
EXPERT INSIGHT AND OPINION
His former strike partner Andy Cole:
“When we started playing together, it was like meeting a special woman and falling in love. Everything felt right, we never had a cross word.”
Former United captain and team-mate Roy Keane:
“Dwight Yorke had a big personality in the dressing room.”
Former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson:
“Dwight Yorke gave an immediate response. He was fantastic from day one. It normally takes some time, particularly if they come from abroad to settle in, but he was an exception.”
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE TREBLE SEASON?
Dwight played his part in helping the Reds retain the Premier League trophy in 1999/2000, contributing 22 goals in all competitions. But limited appearances in the two subsequent seasons led to his departure in 2002 to Blackburn Rovers, where he rejoined his old United strike partner Andy Cole.
After two years at Ewood Park, he had one season at his former club Aston Villa’s fierce rivals Birmingham City before moving to Australia to spend a year with Sydney FC in the A-League. In the summer of 2006, Yorke moved back to England to sign for Sunderland, who were managed by his former United team-mate Roy Keane, where he spent three seasons before announcing his retirement in September 2009.
He then spent a period as assistant manager of the Trinidad and Tobago national team, before becoming a television pundit and later a club ambassador at United.
A LEGENDARY ILLUSTRATION
Thanks to United fan and Old Trafford season-ticket holder Stanley Chow for his portrait of Dwight Yorke. To see more of his ‘Treble Winners’ collection, visit www.thestanleychowprintshop.com.
Post by: vb on May 24, 2019, 07:40:25 PM
So Yorke ex-teammate is Man U manager. If Yorke still want to manage why he doh go and help a small club? With his profile I sure he could get something but yuh hadda start small.
I was thinking the same damn thing.
VB
Post by: Dinner Mints on May 25, 2019, 01:35:05 PM
Sol Campbell finally humble himself, went and save a League 2 team from relegation. Ting like that could only help your cause.So Yorke ex-teammate is Man U manager. If Yorke still want to manage why he doh go and help a small club? With his profile I sure he could get something but yuh hadda start small.
I was thinking the same damn thing.
VB
Post by: asylumseeker on May 26, 2019, 05:05:42 AM
Worth a listen:
https://talksport.com/football/efl/547907/sol-campbell-exclusive-macclesfield-crying-league-two-torture-unpaid/amp/
Post by: Tallman on May 28, 2019, 06:36:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/BD4RqxeNEqM?start=72
Post by: soccerman on May 29, 2019, 07:29:47 AM
Post by: Tallman on January 27, 2020, 02:31:31 PM
By Dave Lewis (The World Game)
Dwight Yorke - the A-League’s original marquee maestro - is set to lace on the boots again for May’s Football For Fires charity match in Sydney, in a show of affection for the country he once adopted as a second home.
Now 48, Yorke will join the likes of ex-Juventus striker Claudio Marchisio and MLS legend Dwayne De Rosario for the ANZ Stadium fundraiser on May 26 - a match set to feature stars from across the globe, plus several of Australia’s golden generation from the class of 2006.
A plethora of other big names will be unfurled by the brains behind the game, match agent Lou Sticca, early next week in a push to raise millions for those affected by the blazes that have ripped through Australia.
The presence of Aston Villa and Manchester United great Yorke will add a layer of pizzazz and a slither of nostalgia for fans who will hark back to 2006 when the former Trinidad and Tobago impresario led a swashbuckling Sydney FC to the inaugural A-League crown.
The man who brought bling to the competition, albeit just for one heady season, has previously been linked with the Sky Blues’ coaching ranks, having graduated with a UEFA B licence.
He is currently an ambassador for Man United and has been a regular visitor to Australia, both before and after his stint as a Sydney FC talisman.
Yorke scored seven goals in 21 appearances in an orchestrating role for the club - coached by German international Pierre Littbarski - his flashing smile and larger than life presence hoovering up headlines wherever he stepped.
He has a close bond with Sticca - responsible for luring Yorke to the A-League at the age of 33 - and was happy to step up for the cause.
Four-time MLS Cup winner, De Rosario, 41, might not have Yorke’s global cachet but he’s a nailed on idol in North America, where the ex-Canada international’s 20-year professional career spanned San Jose, Houston, Toronto, New York Red Bulls and DC United.
De Rosario, known as ‘DeRo’, is a former MLS most valuable player and racked up 81 caps for his country.
Ex-Juventus captain and Italian international Marchisio, needs little introduction.
The midfielder has previously been linked with Western United, but retired last year - aged just 33 - having made 389 appearances for the Bianconeri.
His mopped up seven Serie A titles and four Coppa Italia trophies along the way.
Marchisio was part of Juventus’ touring party to Australia back in 2014 but resisted subsequent offers to play in the A-League.
Post by: Tallman on March 15, 2020, 09:00:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/NXWZ0El7dTs
Post by: Flex on March 24, 2020, 04:19:18 PM
Goal.com.
Gary Neville has overlooked the likes of Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy when naming Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke as the best Manchester United strike partnership that he had the pleasure of playing with.
The Red Devils have boasted a number of fearsome front men on their books down the years, particularly when the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson was establishing an era of domestic dominance at Old Trafford.
Neville operated at the opposite end of the field to many superstar performers, with the former United defender watching on as goals and trophies were delivered by the bucket load.
The ex-England international has now made his pick when it comes to the very best he lined up alongside, with the 1999 Treble winners getting the nod ahead of some other illustrious names.
Neville told Sky Sports: “Yorke was an unbelievable player.
“He could do all things; he could score, set up play, run in behind, dribble, bring other players into play - he was the all-round centre-forward.
“It transpired that whatever combination of the four strikers we had on the pitch that season they all could play together, they all had good combinations with each other.
“For the treble season alone, Yorke and Cole were the best. They were sensational, the way they played together. They lit up the whole league, they lit up Europe.
“I always remember a game at Barcelona in the Champions League group stages, I'd never seen anything like it. We conceded three goals - I was playing at centre-back - but we scored three and Yorke and Cole were absolutely brilliant.”
Neville also said of Trinidadian forward Yorke, who found the target 66 times in 147 appearances for United: “When Yorke signed in 1998 it was after the start of the season, and it was a surprise in some ways because I came out of nowhere.
“We knew Yorke was a good player from Aston Villa, but you didn't think he would be the one to come into United. I don't think anybody realised how good a player he was - I never realised how good he was, I knew he was a good player but not to the level he surprised us by when he came into the team.
“Yorke and Cole didn't hit it off from the start, it took 10 to 15 games from memory. Leicester away sticks in my mind, something just happened that day and after that they started socialising together, getting on off the pitch and a respect between each other developed.
“The thing about that partnership is that neither minded who scored, something you wouldn't have seen with partnerships involving Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Owen, who had to score to be happy.”
Post by: Tallman on April 15, 2020, 06:36:26 AM
T&T Guardian
Legendary striker Dwight Yorke says he is “concerned” that outstanding T&T's like himself, Brian Lara and Russell Latapy, have not been allowed to contribute to the region’s sports development.
The 48-year-old former Aston Villa and Manchester United star, a member of the historic Trinidad and Tobago side which qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, said he remained available to lend his expertise in the football fraternity but said he has never been approached to do so.
“I’ve been very fortunate. Football has given me everything beyond my imagination as a young boy growing up,” Yorke told i95FM on Saturday.
“I would always love to contribute to my country the experience that I’ve gained at the level I’ve played at for so many years. You would’ve thought I would’ve been involved in Trinidad and Tobago football certainly in the future to come.
“For everyone who’s listening, I’ve always wanted to contribute to my country, I always want to help. I feel with the experience and knowledge I’ve got I could certainly help out in some capacity. However that hasn’t happened, I haven’t been approached.”
Yorke, who scored 26 times in 72 appearances for T&T, said Lara and Latapy also had not been allowed to give of their vast expertise and experience after having contributed so much during their careers.
Lara, a former West Indies captain, is considered the finest player of his era, and still holds world records for the highest Test and first class score.
Latapy, meanwhile, became the first-ever Trinidadian to play in the Champions League when he turned out for Porto, before going on to represent Scottish giants Rangers.
“It does make me feel a little bit concerned that someone like Brian Lara who is the most accomplished cricketer in West Indies and he hasn’t got a role in West Indies cricket,” Yorke pointed out.
“Why would you not want to pick his brain, his knowledge of why he’s been such a success. I find that baffling to me with people trying to undermine someone like him because of what he has done over the years and it’s probably the same for Russell Latapy who’s been out there for several years.
“People will say we’re friends but the reality is there is no greater accomplishment than Lara, myself and Latapy. Why would you not use that to your benefit and I find that very, very strange when other countries would love to use our expertise in trying to find out what it takes, what it means … to be out there.
“We have all this experience and knowledge and nobody has been able to put it to use.”
Yorke scored 97 goals in nearly appearances for Aston Villa to become a club favourite before joining Manchester United in 1998 for a then record fee of 12.6 million pounds sterling.
He formed part of a famed strike partnership with Andy Cole, netting 65 goals in 147 outings for the English giants, helping them win the storied treble in 1999.
Yorke, now based in Dubai, has involved himself mostly in media punditry following his playing career but said he was currently trying to break into the world of football management.
“I’m trying to get into coaching here which is another challenging part of my career. It’s a different challenge now,” he explained.
“The challenge was to break in as a black player in the UK. I managed to do that and now I have to fight extremely hard and … it’s the same thing coming to management. You have to fight extremely hard to get a look-in to it.
“You just have to look around the world; it’s very challenging. I’m not ashamed to say it – the black aspiring managers are not getting a look-in. You look in the Premier League and you look around globally.”
Post by: asylumseeker on April 15, 2020, 08:24:34 AM
Was he asked what he's doing in Dubai?
Post by: Tallman on April 15, 2020, 01:49:17 PM
By Sam Carney (manutd.com)
Dwight Yorke says scoring a hat-trick during our 6-1 demolition of Arsenal in February 2001 ranks as one of his ‘fondest memories’ in a Manchester United shirt.
Our former striker appeared on a United Hangout episode with Andy Cole recently, and the pair discussed Yorkie’s rapid treble – which is one of the options in our latest ‘Match Rewind’ poll – against the Gunners in detail.
“Arsenal being one of our main rivals over the years, it was one of the fixtures to look forward to,” recalled Dwight. “Outside of Liverpool, it was the next big fixture in my time.
“So being able to score three against them in such a crucial game, it has to go down as one of my fondest memories at United. There are many fond memories in there, but as a striker you are always judged on the number of goals you score as well.
“To score three against them on that day, against David Seaman as well, who was one of the best goalkeepers in world football at the time, to have done that against such a quality goalkeeper and team, I was very happy about it.”
Yorke may have scored one of the quickest Premier League hat-tricks in history on that day, but he was far from a sure starter in the United side that season.
In fact, our eventual top goalscorer Teddy Sheringham and Cole were Sir Alex Ferguson’s preferred striking duo, with Dwight having featured in just three of our previous 11 league encounters.
When he got word of his likely inclusion, however, he was keen to seize his chance.
“I actually remember that during the week, I just had a feeling that the gaffer is giving me the heads-up that I was going to be playing,” recalls Yorkie.
“The opportunity had been very limited, so when the gaffer gave me that opportunity and said there’s your chance, I was ready to go.
“I felt well going into the game even though I hadn’t played that much and when I went out there I felt good, the instinct kicked in.
“It was just great to have the opportunity, and to score three on the day was the icing on the cake.”
Cole wasn’t involved on that memorable Sunday afternoon, when the Reds pulled 16 points clear of Arsene Wenger’s side at the top of the table.
Our legendary striker jokes that he could have netted his own treble, had he been given the nod ahead of his good friend.
“Out of Yorkie's hat-tricks it was one of his easiest ones,” said Andy. “If you look at all the goals as well, you'd take those any day of the week!”
Yorke’s first goal came after a delicious one-two with Paul Scholes, while the Tobagonian admits his second and third efforts owed much to pinpoint assists from Roy Keane and David Beckham, especially the latter’s incredible 60-yard diagonal ball.
“[Beckham]’s crosses were so quick and accurate, I stopped dribbling past people.
“I used to go past people and stuff but in this team you didn't need to do all that because the quality was so good.
“He's just ridiculous: [Kevin] De Bruyne has got a bit of fizz, but Becks is still the best I’ve seen.”
If Yorke thought his heroics would provide a way back into the team, however, he was mistaken – as Sir Alex brutally drove home the following weekend.
“It meant a lot to me. I wasn’t playing regularly because Coley and Teddy were doing the job. They were the first pairing which is understandable. If you drop off you'll be left behind. When you come up against a big rival, you want to do well because in the back of your mind you think if you do well you get back in the team.
“But we played Leeds the next week and I didn't play! The gaffer said he could have scored that hat-trick! That's what he said to me!”
Post by: maxg on April 15, 2020, 05:44:01 PM
He can’t have no friends and family in Tobago no more.
Oh well, send yuh balls and boots. Thanks.
https://newsday.co.tt/2019/11/25/olympic-stars-share-knowledge-at-atlantic-camp/
Post by: Tiresais on April 16, 2020, 01:56:17 AM
Yorke: No avenue for famed trio to contribute
T&T Guardian
Legendary striker Dwight Yorke says he is “concerned” that outstanding T&T's like himself, Brian Lara and Russell Latapy, have not been allowed to contribute to the region’s sports development.
The 48-year-old former Aston Villa and Manchester United star, a member of the historic Trinidad and Tobago side which qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, said he remained available to lend his expertise in the football fraternity but said he has never been approached to do so.
“I’ve been very fortunate. Football has given me everything beyond my imagination as a young boy growing up,” Yorke told i95FM on Saturday.
“I would always love to contribute to my country the experience that I’ve gained at the level I’ve played at for so many years. You would’ve thought I would’ve been involved in Trinidad and Tobago football certainly in the future to come.
“For everyone who’s listening, I’ve always wanted to contribute to my country, I always want to help. I feel with the experience and knowledge I’ve got I could certainly help out in some capacity. However that hasn’t happened, I haven’t been approached.”
Yorke, who scored 26 times in 72 appearances for T&T, said Lara and Latapy also had not been allowed to give of their vast expertise and experience after having contributed so much during their careers.
Lara, a former West Indies captain, is considered the finest player of his era, and still holds world records for the highest Test and first class score.
Latapy, meanwhile, became the first-ever Trinidadian to play in the Champions League when he turned out for Porto, before going on to represent Scottish giants Rangers.
“It does make me feel a little bit concerned that someone like Brian Lara who is the most accomplished cricketer in West Indies and he hasn’t got a role in West Indies cricket,” Yorke pointed out.
“Why would you not want to pick his brain, his knowledge of why he’s been such a success. I find that baffling to me with people trying to undermine someone like him because of what he has done over the years and it’s probably the same for Russell Latapy who’s been out there for several years.
“People will say we’re friends but the reality is there is no greater accomplishment than Lara, myself and Latapy. Why would you not use that to your benefit and I find that very, very strange when other countries would love to use our expertise in trying to find out what it takes, what it means … to be out there.
“We have all this experience and knowledge and nobody has been able to put it to use.”
Yorke scored 97 goals in nearly appearances for Aston Villa to become a club favourite before joining Manchester United in 1998 for a then record fee of 12.6 million pounds sterling.
He formed part of a famed strike partnership with Andy Cole, netting 65 goals in 147 outings for the English giants, helping them win the storied treble in 1999.
Yorke, now based in Dubai, has involved himself mostly in media punditry following his playing career but said he was currently trying to break into the world of football management.
“I’m trying to get into coaching here which is another challenging part of my career. It’s a different challenge now,” he explained.
“The challenge was to break in as a black player in the UK. I managed to do that and now I have to fight extremely hard and … it’s the same thing coming to management. You have to fight extremely hard to get a look-in to it.
“You just have to look around the world; it’s very challenging. I’m not ashamed to say it – the black aspiring managers are not getting a look-in. You look in the Premier League and you look around globally.”
Absolutely F**K off. Yorke and Latapy failed every major coaching job they got - they don't want to help, they want to be patted on the back and fawned over. If he had any worthwile contribution to give he would have a coaching job elsewhere - at least Latapy had a shot at that. If I recall all he managed was a short stint as an assistant for the NT - he's contributed more to reality television than the development of the domestic game.
He has some badges, why doesn't he bloody use them. Go coach a local team, inspire youth and earn your spurs, instead of sitting on your ass and demanding everyone send you a handout.
Post by: Flex on April 28, 2020, 04:46:23 PM
By Brinkwire (brinkwire.com).
The proliferation of got us thinking: which players are or have been their country’s only world-class representative ever? And is Daniel Cousin actually better than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?
10) Jose Luis Chilavert (Paraguay)
A country that has produced two Copa America-winning squads and six finishes as runners-up should perhaps boast more historic talents over more than a century. Roque Santa Cruz, Carlos Gamarra, Francisco Arce and Jose Cardozo all enjoyed their moments in the sun but none shone quite so bright as Jose Luis Chilavert.
There were only two permanent members of the IFFHS’ World’s Best Goalkeeper of the Year top four from 1995 to 2000. To share that sort of platform with Peter Schmeichel spoke of Chilavert’s enduring brilliance; he won the award three times compared to the Dane’s twice.
His reputation preceded him at times. Chilavert was doubtlessly excellent at the 1998 World Cup, conceding only once in the group stage before his heroic efforts in forcing eventual winners France to extra-time in the round of 16. Laurent Blanc ended his resistance with a Golden Goal but Chilavert was still voted the tournament’s best keeper.
He also ranks joint-24th all-time for Paraguay goals, and won trophies in four different countries. It sums him up quite neatly that he kept a clean sheet in the 2001 Coupe de France final before saving one penalty and scoring the winner for Strasbourg in the subsequent shoot-out.
9) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)
The three strikers who shared the last Premier League Golden Boot could each claim to be their country’s only true football icon. But while Mohamed Salah would face competition from Hossam Hassan and Sadio Mane might have to answer to Kalidou Koulibaly, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stands alone as Gabon’s sole star.
Their top goalscorer ever has not quite translated that into tournament success but that rather emphasises the gap Aubameyang has established in the Panthers’ food chain. When a player can parlay their importance into public disputes with their country’s FA over professionalism and inadequate facilities and emerge with their reputation boosted in the eyes of the fans upon their return, it speaks volumes.
8.) Jan Oblak (Slovenia)
The correlation was dismissed but the timing was telling: Slovenia dispensed with Tomaz Kavcic in October 2018 within days of the manager accusing Jan Oblak of refusing to speak to him and “telling lies” about his availability.
Oblak has only recently settled into the national team set-up, but his standing at club level has barely wavered for the better part of a decade. One year in his native country was followed by four honing his trade in Portugal and six as the continent’s most consistent performer at Atletico Madrid. A record of 133 clean sheets in 252 games has certainly not caught the eye of only Alisson.
7) Bruce Grobbelaar (Zimbabwe)
The first African player to win the European Cup more than earned that status. Bruce Grobbelaar was a one-time Rhodesia international in the midst of his controversial Zimbabwe exile when he goaded Bruno Conti and mocked Francesco Graziani to guide Liverpool past Roma on penalties in 1984.
It secured the keeper another medal to go alongside his six First Division titles, three FA Cups and three League Cups, won over a 13-year spell that coincided with the greatest in Liverpool’s history. Grobbelaar had his moments and eccentricities but Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish each retained him as their lynchpin for a reason.
6) Dwight Yorke (Trinidad & Tobago)
Oft forgotten is that the best individual campaign within the greatest team season in Premier League history was delivered by a player who began it at Aston Villa. It took Dwight Yorke one disinterested performance in a 0-0 draw with Everton for John Gregory to forget threats of office-based firearm violence and accept Manchester United’s £12.6m bid in August 1998.
The striker stormed the Champions League group stages, vanquished Inter Milan and Juventus in the quarter and semi-finals, toppled Liverpool and Chelsea en route to FA Cup glory and shared the Premier League Golden Boot come May, finishing second to David Ginola in a PFA Player of the Year vote Sir Alex Ferguson still struggles to comprehend.
The seventh man to join the Premier League’s 100 goals club was its only non-European member until Sergio Aguero crashed the party in 2017. Yorke might have been outscored by Stern John, Russell Latapy and Kenwyne Jones for his country but neither Trinidad nor Tobago has conjured as brilliant a player before or since.
5) Gheorge Hagi (Romania)
Fifteen years separated Gheorge Hagi’s first and record-breaking final vote as Romanian Footballer of the Year. Victory with the lesser known Sportul Studențesc in 1985 triggered dominance in the latter half of that decade and the entire 1990s that culminated with his seventh crowning in 2000 at Galatasaray.
The Maradona of the Carpathians almost admirably avoided capping his wonderful career with European glory. He joined Steaua Bucharest months after they wrestled the continent into submission in 1986, reaching the semi-finals and final in successive seasons before joining Real Madrid in their lengthy barren years. After a spell with Brescia, he moved onto Barcelona, who had just finished as runners-up in 1994 but were so thoroughly humbled they would not reach that stage again for another 12 years.
But Hagi achieved plenty in almost two decades, once finishing fourth in a Ballon d’Or vote, being named in a World Cup team of the tournament and being sent off in a UEFA Cup final for cuddlethumping Tony Adams. He remains the highest scorer in Romania history, and the father of the greatest Rangers player ever.
4) Lev Yashin (Russia)
To be your position’s only winning representative of a European-wide award in more than 60 years is a remarkable feat. And Lev Yashin truly was a remarkable player, transcending goalkeeping preconceptions and helping to establish precisely what can be expected from the men between the sticks.
Before Yashin, keepers were known to rarely venture from their line and only ever kick the ball long to safety. His approach seems ordinary now but closing down strikers, punching crosses instead of catching and distributing the ball short and early to start counter-attacks were positively revolutionary in his time.
A European Championship-winning medal in 1960 and Olympics gold in 1956 was supplemented by a starring role in the only World Cup semi-final in the history of Russia and the Soviet Union in 1966, and even success in ice hockey when waiting for his breakthrough at Dynamo Moscow.
3) Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria)
“There are only two Christs; one plays for Barcelona, the other is in heaven,” was the typically humble acceptance speech delivered by Hristo Stoichkov upon his Ballon d’Or win in 1994. Bulgaria advanced past the World Cup round of 16 for the only time in their history that year, reaching the semi-finals thanks to the inimitable Golden Boot holder.
Stoichkov was sensational, unpredictable in every sense. A lifelong suspension that was handed down for fighting in the 1985 Bulgarian Cup final was later reduced to a single year on the sidelines but was symptomatic of his attitude. And for his foibles, he is often credited as the man who kept Romario grounded and focused at Barcelona. There will never be a player like him again, either for Bulgaria or anywhere else.
2) George Best (Northern Ireland)
“George inspired me when I was young,” said Diego Maradona. “I think if you talk about Europe, you talk about five or six and if you talk about his qualities he’d always be in there,” was Johan Cruyff’s answer when asked whether Best was the greatest player ever. “I often mentioned George Best as the best player in Europe,” Pele noted. More powerful eulogies from more respected peers would be difficult to find; each were speaking on the day of Best’s death in 2005.
He was, for a time, the world’s most famous footballer, and remains surely one of the most gifted. A painfully short career delivered just two First Division titles and peaked with the European Cup and Ballon d’Or a week after turning 22, his personal demons dragging him slowly downhill thereafter.
Best described international football as “recreational” for a reason. He bowed out with just 37 Northern Ireland caps and sitting below Kyle Lafferty and Iain Dowie in a list of all-time goals rather undermines his excellence. He was so clearly his country’s greatest player that it was almost laughable, although Billy Bingham’s choice not to end the Hong Kong-based 36-year-old’s five-year exile with a call-up for the 1982 World Cup was unsentimental but entirely sensible. Best never did play in any major international tournament.
1) George Weah (Liberia)
His namesake did not fare considerably better on that front. George Weah took Liberia to within a point of 2002 World Cup qualification in his mid-30s, guiding them to two Africa Cup of Nations group-stage exits and little more than moderate relevance.
To judge him on that would be futile and foolish. Weah was not only the first and, as yet, only African to win the Ballon d’Or, but the rules seemed to be changed to facilitate his ascension. It just so happened that 1995, the year of his defining football success, was the first time the award allowed votes for players born outside of, but playing in, Europe.
Weah was a worthy winner, the Champions League’s top scorer with semi-finalists PSG and then a glorious addition to a formidable Milan side. Arsene Wenger once described himself as “like a child discovering a chocolate bunny in his garden at Easter” upon signing the forward for Monaco in 1988. Weah had never played outside of Liberia by that juncture but would soon master his new surroundings.
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By Michael Plant (manutd.com)
Dwight Yorke was the special guest on Wednesday’s MUTV Group Chat, and shared several interesting anecdotes, not least when Sir Alex Ferguson once called him a ‘failure’, despite being the Reds’ top scorer at the time.
Our former striker spent four years at Old Trafford and netted more than any of his team-mates during his first season at the club - our 1998/99 Treble-winning campaign - before achieving the same feat again the following year.
However, Sir Alex, a man renowned for his meticulously high standards, demanded more from Dwight, and was willing to try anything to further motivate his frontman.
“In the first season I scored 29 goals, in the second year I scored 26, and the gaffer said to me ‘you’re a failure’,” Yorke reflected on the video call.
“I was top scorer again and we won the Premier League, but he said I was a failure. But you look back and I get where he was coming from. This is where you need to push yourself even further by getting more than 29.
“You look at Messi and Ronaldo and that’s the kind of levels he’s trying to push you to, but I didn’t see it then. Finishing as the top scorer with 26 goals was very rewarding for me, but the gaffer wasn’t too pleased.
“Then in my third year I had 14 goals from 22 starts, which is not a bad return. But that wasn’t good enough at United. That was the level the manager was demanding of you and I get it now.”
Yorkie is most fondly remembered by United fans for the part he played in our Treble-winning campaign, a season when he and striker partner Andy Cole struck fear into the hearts of defenders at home and abroad.
Dwight netted 29 times in 51 appearances during his maiden term at the Reds, but was actually disappointed with that haul.
“I should have scored more goals. I was disappointed I only scored 29 goals, even though that was unbelievable in my first year,” Yorke told presenter Stewart Gardner and regular hosts Ben Thornley, Wes Brown, Danny Webber and David May.
“I think the manager robbed me of a few games when I felt I should have played and could have scored goals,” Yorke added, with a chuckle.
“He substituted me when I was on the verge of scoring a hat-trick. I was on two goals and he takes me off to have a rest! You look back and think ‘bloody hell, gaffer, you robbed me of a few goals over the years’.
“But it’s not about me, it’s about the team and he knows what is best for us as a unit and that’s what matters.
“When you achieve that kind of level in your first year, where do you go from there? Because everything you do after that is pretty much a failure,” the 48-year-old continued.
“But we went on to win three Premier Leagues in a row and we’re the only club to ever do that. That hardly ever gets a mention, until [Manchester] City tried to follow it this year.
“We had a high level of success over that time, so it was hard to live up to that all the time. But I have no regrets over those years. It was just a wonderful time in my life and I’m very grateful to anyone who played a part in that.”
Post by: Tallman on May 14, 2020, 12:42:48 PM
By Michael Plant (manutd.com)
Not many people in football can say they have first-hand knowledge of Roy Keane the player and Roy Keane the manager, but one of the very few is Dwight Yorke.
The former Manchester United striker shared a dressing room with Keano for four seasons at Old Trafford, before spending two and a half years under him at Sunderland, when the Irishman was managing the Black Cats.
Speaking on Wednesday’s MUTV Group Chat, Dwight reflected on how his former team-mate managed to convince him to leave Australia, where he was playing at the time, for the harsh footballing world of the English second tier.
“I went to the A-League to be their marquee player and then after one year I got a call and straight away I recognised the voice,” the 48-year-old recalled.
“I knew he had the job at Sunderland and straight away I said: ‘Skip, what are you doing calling me?’ He said: ‘How’s America? I want you to come and play at Sunderland.’ America! He thought I was in America!
“But he convinced me to come back and sign for Sunderland, and to get them their promotion into the Premier League. I relished that opportunity. I jumped on the first plane back.”
Assisted by Yorkie, Keano initially enjoyed huge success at Sunderland, in particular guiding the club back to the Premier League during the 2006/07 campaign, but resigned from his role in December 2008 with the Black Cats residing in the relegation zone.
Having witnessed Roy’s coaching methods up close and personal, Dwight believes our former skipper is an excellent manager.
“From a manager’s point of view, I have to say about Keano, I think he has all the ingredients,” said Yorke.
“When he took the job he had the respect of all the players. He had the character to be a manager, and the respect. He has everything you want in a manager. Then in his first year he was very successful and got us promoted.
“For me, when I look back, I think that Keano should be in a big managerial position today, i.e. someone like Manchester United.“
However, since leaving Sunderland, Roy has only taken charge of one other club – Ipswich Town – and has not been first-team manager of a side in over nine years. Dwight opened up on some of the reasons he believes things haven’t quite worked out for the man from Cork.
“I think Keano is his own worst enemy,” he explained. “After the years I’ve spent with him, some of the things he has done, I’m sure he will regret. Keano will live by the sword and die by the sword, but I’m sure there are things that he reflects he could have done better as manager.
“I think when you’re a manager you have to get people on your side and on the same page, even if they’re not on the same level that you thought, because you have to manage those people. I think that’s where Keano has kind of let himself down.
“It was interesting because even when we played five-a-side there were players refusing to go on his side because of the demands he was wanting from them,” Dwight continued.
“I’ve seen players shy away and not want the ball because if they give it away Keano will be on them. In the end, I had to step in and say something to him because he was putting that fear factor into players.
“That’s all well and good when you’re a player at the level of Manchester United, but when you’re a manager and those players don’t have that quality, you need to find a way to get the best out of them. Towards the end, I didn’t think he managed to do that very well.
“But I love Keano and it was a great experience playing for him. He obviously rated me highly for me to be his first signing at Sunderland, and I have a lot of respect for Keano.”
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By Dwight Yorke (manutd.com)
When I signed for Manchester United, one of the things I was looking forward to the most was playing in the Champions League.
It was a huge deal for me. I was the most expensive player in the country joining the biggest club in the world, so it was massive to be playing in the biggest competition. The reason I left Aston Villa to go to United was to win trophies. The move gave me the opportunity to play alongside great players and compete for the biggest trophies like the Champions League.
A lot was expected of me on that stage, but I enjoyed the challenge. There was no way I was going to let that faze me.
My first night in the Champions League was against Barcelona at Old Trafford. I mean… you couldn’t ask for a better first taste of what it’s all about.
Old Trafford is a fortress anyway, but I could tell straight away that there’s something special about Champions League nights. That was clear to see. The crowd is right up for it, everybody is really pumped, the fanfare as you’re coming into the arena definitely brings an extra buzz too. Foreign teams, huge stars showcasing their skills… it’s just different to what everybody is used to. The music when you’re walking out, it raises your pulse and you’re so up for it. Everybody’s up for it. You know the other team is too because they’re facing Manchester United at Old Trafford.
But, like I said, I wasn’t fazed. I was excited. Bring it on. As I was stood there before kick-off, I knew that those were the moments I was living for.
Early on, Giggsy scored the opener and then, before half an hour had gone, Becks crossed the ball in towards me. I took on the overhead kick and I honestly couldn’t have struck it any better. You look back now and you think: ‘Bloody hell, I didn’t know I had all that in my locker!’ I’d tried it in training, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t, but to have tried that in such a huge game, such a great spectacle with those kind of players on show, and to pull it off… yeah, I was happy with that one. It’s just a shame the keeper saved it!
Obviously it would have been nice if that had gone straight in, but Scholesy scored from the rebound so that’s nearly a 100 per cent perfect moment. That’s the kind of goal you want to score, but I’ll take the 90 percent for it!
It was an unbelievable game and unfortunately we ended up drawing 3-3 despite that great start, but afterwards I knew that’s what football is made of: playing in that type of game.
Those games kept on coming that season.
Drawing 3-3 with Barcelona on that first night, then drawing in Germany against Bayern Munich, two big wins over Brondby, another 3-3 against Barcelona in Spain and then another draw with Bayern at Old Trafford. It was an unbelievable group campaign in the group of death, but we didn’t lose once. Then we beat a very strong Inter Milan side over two legs in the quarter-final; winning at Old Trafford and drawing in the San Siro.
As we went through the competition, the opposition was just brilliant all the way. We faced Juventus in the semi-final first leg at Old Trafford, they played very well and we just about managed to get a 1-1 draw ahead of the second leg in Turin.
This is back in the days when Italian clubs were known for their defensive play but also the brilliant, flamboyant individuals they had in their league; players like Zinedine Zidane, Edgar Davids, David Trezeguet and those types of players.
We were going over to Turin, at one apiece, for a place in the Champions League final. Juventus were looking to reach the final for the fourth year in a row. We needed to be at our best. All the way through, that’s how it had been. The group of death, followed by the two best teams in Italian football. We were up against it, even before kick-off.
Especially at home, in the Stadio Delle Alpi, they were imposing.
But, if you’re going to go and win the Champions League, you’ve got to go away from home and get massive results. Simple as that.
Personally, I knew I’d be up against world-class defenders like Ciro Ferrara. All those Juventus defenders were tough as nails. It’s not like today when defenders are brushing you aside and you’re getting a foul for it; they would kick the lumps out of you. You had to be tough to pick yourself up and come back at them for more. They were world-class players. That was the joy of games like this; you’ve got to show mental toughness as well as elegance and skill.
We went over there excited, looking to win the game, looking to turn it around. Big players turn up on the big occasions and turn things around. The likes of Juventus were never going to lie down and let us walk all over them, were they? That’s the beauty of it, that’s the satisfaction: knowing that the odds are against you and that you’ve got to turn it around. That’s when you need your big players. That’s when the best players turn up.
Then we conceded two goals inside the first few minutes and I’m sure a betting man watching would have put all his money on Juventus to reach the final at that time!
But we had a great belief in that dressing room. If you follow what happened throughout that season, going 1-0 down just spurred us on. Two-nil wasn’t impossible. Two-nil gave us a bit more spurring on.
That second goal… when you’re in the moment and Juventus players are celebrating, their fans are going wild… you can’t feel anything. You’re in your zone and all you’re thinking is: ‘We’re 2-0 down, we’re against Juventus here, we just have to stay in the game. We know we have the attacking flair and the team to turn things around very quickly’. We didn’t panic, didn’t show any anxiety, didn’t change our mentality or our approach, we needed to keep calm and we knew that once we got one goal, there was a chance that the Italians might panic. It was a situation for cool heads and luckily we had enough experience on the pitch and in the dugout to keep everybody calm.
We just knew that there was no need to panic.
Nothing was impossible with that team.
Keano scored a brilliant header just before the half-hour.
Then the game changed.
Then the momentum swung our way.
I scored our equaliser a few minutes later.
I got a lot of goals from Coley that year and so did he from me. The partnership developed really well through the season, and in Turin he sent a great cross into the area for me. It was such a great ball. I could have probably volleyed it because it was at that kind of height, but given the risk of taking that on in such a big game, I went for something with a little bit more accuracy – a bit of a diving header – and it worked out. I felt that was the best option and I got a decent header on it. It didn’t matter how it went in, as long as it went in. I was thrilled to see it in the net.
We hadn’t panicked and now we were ahead on away goals. Deservedly, because we were playing brilliant football. That was just a phenomenal team to be a part of.
Roy was class. A great leader, great footballer and when you’re going into the trenches, as we were against a Juventus team like that, you want somebody with the qualities like Keano. He didn’t just show his quality in terms of his performance, but in the way he kept us going like he’d always done. I wouldn’t swap him for anybody. He was a tremendous leader in every department of the game as well as a fantastic player. I was very lucky to play alongside not just Keano, but Giggsy, Becks, Schmeichel, Irwin, Cole… the names – household names – just roll off your tongue when you look back at that team. Even in the game today you look back 20 years and those names still pop up. To share a pitch and be successful with those guys is what football was made of. It was a privilege and a joy at the time to play with these players, especially in games like this one.
We were fantastic. I hit the post, Denis hit the post and we made chances to put the tie to bed before the ball arrived at my feet outside the area, with maybe five minutes to go before the final whistle. I had Ferrara and Montero right in front of me, and they were like a pair of stone walls. There was only one way I could have gotten through the pair of them: I had to do the old shuffle to get between them! Luckily it turned out well and ricocheted nicely, putting me one-on-one with Peruzzi and really… I kind of played for the foul. I could have gone round the goalkeeper and stuck it in myself, but I nudged it round him and knew then it was going to be a penalty when he brushed me. I don’t know why I did it because it probably would have been easier to take it round him and put it in the net and that would have been game over.
Lucky enough, Coley was there to finish it off. Sharp as he’s always been, a proper number nine. He’s thinking: ‘Let me just run in here, follow it up, just in case.’ The ref was very good and let play go ahead. He could have given the penalty and he was very aware of keeping the play going because Coley had the opportunity to score, so I think the ref got it spot on.
Denis was our selected penalty taker at the time, but I’m not sure how tense that would have been! Of course I would have wanted to step up and take a penalty in that situation but it was such a relief for everybody because, although Denis or myself would have fancied the situation, and I would have backed Denis all the way, it was better to just put it to bed there and then. Trust me, I was happy with the way things turned out with Coley scoring the winner! It didn’t matter who scored, and when the final whistle went, having clearly contributed in that game when we needed to step up, I felt fantastic.
You might have seen our celebrations in the dressing room afterwards, dancing around the place. We got to the final of the biggest competition, hadn’t done it since 1968, so we knew what that meant. How many teams can say they came from a two-goal deficit on Italian soil against a team like Juventus, with Zidane, Davids, Conte and the others, to reach a final? It was never going to be easy, but we’d come out of a difficult group, beat two Italian teams and we certainly did it all the hard way. Most of all, we knew we were good enough to go on and win the final.
There was no time, I’ll tell you, in that game, that we panicked. We always felt that we were in with a chance in any situation, and when somebody gave us a chance we tended to take it very, very quickly. That night we took our chances and got probably the best away result in our club’s history in Europe. It was just amazing to be a part of. One of the great games.
I’d like to think that when people look back at that season, they see that I played my part during a phenomenal time in United’s history. I was top scorer, our player of the year and I contributed to a team with such a great winning formula. Looking back, of course it’s fulfilling and humbling at the same time. These were some of the most historic moments in the club’s history. To be part of those things is what all the hard work and training over the years and dedication was leading towards.
Nights like Turin are what dreams are made of.
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T&T Newsday Reports.
FORMER T&T football captain Dwight Yorke has called on global football federations to allow certified black professionals equal opportunity towards securing managerial roles in the sport’s top-flight.
In a passionate interview with talkSPORT on Tuesday, the 48-year-old veteran admitted racism in sport carries a long history but is still prevalent in today’s era of the beautiful game, especially towards the black community.
Yorke questioned why the majority of the world’s highest-ranked leagues did not feature more black coaches and managerial staff. He believes blacks are being stereotyped and unjustly treated while “other high-profile figures get fast-tracked into management”.
Although Yorke has completed all his coaching badges, he is yet to be given an interview for any roles he has applied for. The ex-Manchester United talisman went as far as saying that not even his decorated recommendation by legendary ‘Red Devils’ coach Sir Alex Ferguson on his credentials presents him with equal opportunity to attain a managerial role.
“I’ve applied for two jobs recently and I didn’t even get a response back after putting my CV in. Having someone like Sir Alex Ferguson on the end of the phone ready to give me a recommendation is great, but I couldn’t even get a response back, let alone an interview. We’re looking in the Premier League – are there any black managers there at this present time? No. Can we go to Spain? No. Italy? No. Bundesliga? No.” said Yorke.
The Tobagonian-bred former striker has played for world-renowned English clubs such as Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney and Sunderland between 1988 and 2009. He scored 123 goals in the English Premier League and was also integral in qualifying T&T to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Yorke stated during his 20 years of professional play he could only remember coming across one black person in the backroom staff, a masseuse. The veteran player dubbed the system designed to hire managers among the top leagues is unfair towards blacks and has been that way for decades.
“The system is not being fair towards black players or black people who are trying to become a manager. I’ve lived the life of understanding of being a professional footballer, you work so hard and that is in your control. But when the control is in the reverse situation, you understand why you can’t get jobs in football. It’s an injustice. When a black person has gone for any type of job they’re not seen as adequate or qualified enough, even though they have the qualifications,” he added.
When asked by talkSPORT host Laura Woods whether he sees the situation changing in football, Yorke was highly doubtful. He also distanced himself from the “playboy” stereotype given to him by the media.
Yorke admitted “enjoying himself” while in the prime of his career but affirmed he never missed training, been an alcoholic, was pictured fighting in clubs or broken curfews as a professional.
“It’s just a whole type of stereotype…No, I’m not confident of things changing. It’s just talk and gesture, this has been happening for years. I know that this happens outside of my industry as well,” he continued.
In conclusion, the TT footballing legend referred to many instances of abuse portrayed on ex-English player Sol Campbell throughout his career and also highlighted the challenges of former West Bromwich Albion coach, Darren Moore, who was sacked from the Championship club in 2019, despite being in the top four.
Yorke finished, “Give us black people an equal opportunity. You can’t even get a telephone call back when you apply for jobs. Someone told me I had to get experience once. How am I going to get experience if no-one is employing you?
“I see myself around the Championship level, but the ultimate aim is to get into the Premier League. I’m even looking as far out as South Africa at the moment because I feel like I need to go out to come back in. But yet people get fast-forwarded to jobs with no experience whatsoever. You’re going to be a bit upset when you see things like this happening.
“If someone like me with my CV as a player can’t even get a response what is out there for a lesser person who is not fortunate to be in my position?”
Post by: Tallman on June 24, 2020, 06:02:57 AM
By Dwight Yorke
It brings me a great deal of sadness in having to issue this note of condolence to the family and friends of Mr Neil Wilson following his passing. Mr Wilson was my first personal manager and representative in my career as a footballer. He was a gentleman who took a a great deal of interest in me from a very tender age and I will forever be grateful for that. Like Bertille St Clair, he saw some potential in me as a young boy and he assisted me on the business side of things in my early days as a professional footballer.
Mr Wilson actually accompanied me on my first trip to Aston Villa in a time when everything in the outside world was still new to me. I was a member of the National Senior Team during the 1990 World Cup qualifying campaign and just coming off playing College football with Signal Hill SC and of course the National Under 20 team which had qualified for the Youth World Cup in Portugal. This was the dawn of a new era for me.
Mr Wilson went on to serve the country and moreso Tobago in different capacities. He had a good heart and didn’t hesitate to lend a hand where possible. Again I would like to take this opportunity to extend deepest condolences to his family. May his Soul Rest In Peace.
Below is an excerpt about Neil Wilson from my Autobiography Born to Score.
“By now one of Tobago’s most prominent businessmen, Neil Wilson, was helping to look after my interests. It was Bertille who had introduced me to him a few years earlier when, at the coach’s encouragement, he had whipped a 50 US dollar note out of his wallet to give me some pocket money for another international tournament with the Under 14s. He actually first came to see me play in that national schools final in 1987 and was bowled over. Whenever Neil asked me what I wanted from life, the answer was always the same. “To be a Professional footballer.” He had different businesses to attend to, including a travel agency and a jewellery shop, but he saw my determination and began part sponsor me, part look after my welfare.”
Post by: Flex on June 29, 2020, 05:55:08 AM
Yahoo News
Jesse Lingard has “come a little unstuck” at Manchester United, says Dwight Yorke, with the out-of-sorts playmaker told the time has come for him to “look elsewhere” in the next transfer window.
The Old Trafford academy graduate has found himself slipping down the pecking order in 2019-20. Much has been made of his lack of end product over the course of the last 18 months, with goals and assists proving to be in short supply.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has countered those creative deficiencies by drafting in Bruno Fernandes and handing more prominent roles to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
The hope is that Paul Pogba will also start to deliver the consistency expected of him, meaning that there is no place for Lingard in the bigger picture.
This not the first time that the England international has generated exit talk, but a change of scenery could now be on the cards. Lingard has already moved to bring in Mino Raiola as his agent, in what is considered another nod towards a move elsewhere, and Yorke believes a fresh start could prove beneficial to all concerned.
The former United striker told Stadium Astro on the back of seeing Lingard get a rare start against Norwich in the FA Cup quarter-finals, but last just 63 minutes: “The jury’s still out.
“We had a lot of hopes, he came through the ranks and we love that. He knows the club through and through, he loves the football club and we thought he was going to go on where Rashford is at the moment.
“He’s come a little unstuck at the moment and he has to find another gear somewhere along the line. At the moment, it’s just not happening.
“At 27 years of age, you ought to be a bit regular. If it’s not happening, maybe he has to look elsewhere. But for now, he’s still got some games and he’s still got to prove himself.
“ I think there is a little bit of a question mark over his name at the moment for sure, he’s fully aware of that, there’s no two ways about that. He knows that he’s not in the team and he needs to do more to get back in.”
Solskjaer has remained coy when quizzed on Lingard’s future of late, with the United boss neither stating his full commitment to the 27-year-old nor saying he can leave.
Post by: Flex on July 04, 2020, 05:56:48 AM
Yahoo News.
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has criticised the aggressive attitude of former team-mate Roy Keane with regard to his analysis.
The ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder recently hit the headlines as he suggested that he would be “swinging punches” at Red Devils goalkeeper David de Gea after a recent error that cost his side a goal against Tottenham.
Yorke, who turned out for the Red Devils between 1998 and 2002, and was a key member of their treble winning squad of 1999, has suggested that such an attitude is the reason that Keane failed to cut it as a manager – and was one of his downfalls as a player.
“I played with him and played under him as a manager. I know what he’s like as an individual,” Yorke told The Mirror.
“You’ve just got to take it on your chin when it comes to him. He says what he likes to say. Some people buy into it, some people don’t.
“His harsh words, sometimes it’s warranted at times, but maybe the way he delivers it is how it gets under people’s skin.
“We all make mistakes. He wasn’t perfect when he played. He made mistakes along the way. He has to tone that back a little bit.
“Maybe one of the downfalls which I recognised from his management career is that the way he delivered his approach to players could be quite offensive.
“Although they needed a rollicking, there's a way of how you go about it.
“I looked at Keano in the past and sometimes it’s the way he says something which people do not take lightly and get upset by.
“De Gea knows it was a huge mistake against Tottenham. But as an ex-player, you have to be careful.
“At the end of the day, you made similar mistakes along the way. With Keano, you can only laugh when he delivers these things.
“But I dread to think if he said this kind of stuff, how players would react [today].
“That old school mentality, the Brian Clough, the Ron Atkinson, maybe even Sir Alex Ferguson at some point, you get those kinds of rollickings.
“Players of yesterday could easily dust those kinds of comments off and say: 'I’ll show you.'
“But in the modern day, things have changed. It’s the way you go about it which is important and that’s one of Keano’s problems. He doesn’t know how to deliver it.
“He was correct about De Gea making a mistake, but it was his delivery which made people sit up and think ‘wow’.”
United’s next outing is against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Post by: Flex on July 11, 2020, 06:04:43 AM
By Walter Alibey (Guardian).
Dwight Yorke, who is undoubtedly one of T&T's most prolific and accomplished goalscorer, is now urging young footballers at the nation's schools, that they too can achieve as he did.
"It is achievable if you are prepared to work for it," Yorke said.
Speaking at the Virtual Faith and Confidence Ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (CAPSS) webinar on Thursday, which was called to bless the students ahead of the CSEC and CAPE examinations next week, Yorke said: "The opportunity is down for the younger generation now to achieve what they want to achieve. It's up to the individual how hard they want to work for it."
'The Smiling Assassin' as he is passionately known, due to his famous smile after goals, Yorke said the path to the English football leagues are a lot easier today than it was back in his times because of the work done by people like Shaka Hislop, Russell Latapy and himself in clearing the path for those coming after.
Yorke scored 123 goals in the Premier League, a record for a non-European which was not broken until Sergio Aguero in 2017. Throughout his club career, he played for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC in Australia and Sunderland mainly as a forward between 1988 and 2009.
He was the assistant manager of the T&T team until the completion of the qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
At the international level, Yorke represented T&T on 74 occasions between 1989 and 2009, scoring 19 goals. Through it all, he said he had to find a balance between his academics and the sports he played, particularly at Signal Hill Secondary where he ran marathon, played football, table tennis, badminton and played cricket. Yorke said it was because of the dedicated teachers, who gave up extra hours to ensure that he caught up with his academics.
"It is achievable if you're prepared to work for it. It was hard work to try and balance everything. At the age of 15, I moved to Trinidad and I went to St Augustine Comprehensive at the time, and the reason I moved to Trinidad was that I was already on the national senior team, so they moved me to Trinidad so that I could balance my school work as well as represent the country.
"We were one point away from qualifying for the 1990 World Cup. So it was achievable if you were prepared to work for it and I was prepared to work, both with my football and my academics at the time."
According to Yorke, there should be no excuses for youngsters not balancing their academics and sports now, due to the technology at this time.
He said, "I encourage the kids, yes play your sports if you can and if you have any ambition to follow in my footsteps, but it is equally important that your academics are up to par to balance them both because just in case the sports do not work out you make sure you have your qualification going forward."
Meanwhile, Yorke said he is interested in becoming a manager now and will put out the same determination he had as a player, to become a manager. The 48-year-old said although he has had a few failed attempts at becoming a manager in Europe, he will not give up, saying he will "continue trying and trying until he achieves".
Post by: Flex on July 12, 2020, 06:42:48 PM
By Chris Edwards (Yahoo News).
Katie Price has revealed her son Harvey is in intensive care.
On Sunday (July 12), a representative confirmed that the 18-year-old was rushed to hospital with difficulty breathing, and is at risk of organ failure.
Katie has since taken to social media to reassure her fans that Harvey is in a stable condition.
Alongside an image of the two of them, she wrote on Twitter and Instagram: "I can confirm Harvey is in intensive care and in the best hands.
"I would like to thank the ambulance services and the hospital staff for the quick response and making him stable."
A spokesperson for Katie told The Sun: "His condition is very dangerous and Katie is terrified.
"He has a temperature of 42 degrees and is struggling to breathe. One of his conditions is adrenal failure that could cause his organs to fail and is very dangerous."
Harvey has a number of health conditions, including the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi Syndrome, partial blindness due to Septo-optic dysplasia, diabetes, and an an underactive thyroid.
This is Harvey's second health scare in recent weeks, having previously been rushed to hospital during his sister Princess' 13th birthday party last month.
At the time, a representative told The Mail Online: "He has complex medical requirements that require close monitoring and from time to time an alert flags up.
"Katie was deeply concerned. Harvey had a temperature and presented chest pains - thankfully on this occasion his symptoms are that of picking up a common bug.
"But Katie did fear the worst - yesterday was a highly emotional day with Princess' birthday and then the sudden decline of Harvey’s health."
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Post by: Deeks on July 12, 2020, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: Flex on July 17, 2020, 05:53:39 AM
Yahoo News.
Dwight Yorke has revealed he asked legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for a year off after helping the club to their historic treble triumph in 1999.
The Trinidad and Tobago international forward was a key figure as United won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the 1998-99 campaign, a trio of trophies which has never since been matched by an English club in the same season.
Yorke scored 29 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions that season - and clearly felt his efforts warranted a significant rest, revealing he made the bold move of going into Ferguson's office and asking for a year off to celebrate and recuperate.
He told the UTD Podcast: "Yeah, with pay. I mean what else is there to do in football after winning the treble?
"I was on such a high. It was ridiculous. Concorde was flying back then and I remember we went to New York. Back in the days they used to put you up with the pilot. I got to New York and I thought 'what else is there to achieve after this?' because everything else will be a failure or deemed as a failure.
"I went into the gaffer's office and said 'what are we doing? After winning the treble there's nothing to do. Can I have a year off from football with pay? Then I'll come back the next year and rejoin the team'.
"I honestly don't know what made me think that. What more could we possibly do as a team? Yeah we could repeat it but if you don't then the team is a failure. If there was a time you were going to ask the gaffer for anything, that was it. I didn't have anything to lose.
"He could only tell me to f*** off, which he did. He said 'f*** off and get lost'. It was jokingly but if he had said to take a year off then I would have done. But I knew that wasn't going to happen so I thought it was worth a try."
United won the Premier League by a single point from Arsenal in the 1998-99 season, before defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in the FA Cup final.
The treble was completed in dramatic style in the Champions League final at Barcelona's Camp Nou, with injury-time strikes from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earning a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich.
Post by: Flex on September 23, 2020, 09:24:59 AM
By Patrick McCarry (joe.co.uk).
"That conversation stayed with me for the rest of my career"
In July 2002, Manchester United paid a then record English fee £29m to Leeds United to take Rio Ferdinand off their hands. It was an apt response to United finishing second to Arsenal, the previous season, and having an impressive streak of league success broken.
Dwight Yorke was still on United's books at the time but Ferguson had made up his mind about the striker. Yorke had scored 65 goals in 152 games for United (winning the Golden Boot in the treble-winning 1998/99 season in the process) but switched into cruise control from around 2001.
Ferdinand recalled being shown around the United training facilities by Yorke when he first arrived at the club. Ferguson was monitoring the pair closely.
Ferdinand said: "Dwight had won the treble a couple of years before and him and Andy Cole had been on fire up front. I was walking around the training ground with him and remember Alex Ferguson walking out of his office and saying, 'Alright boys. Good morning!'
"We both said good morning back. I went and had breakfast with Yorkie and we headed out to training. As we were going out, Ferguson called me - 'Rio. Rio! Come over here'.
"It's Alex Ferguson so the respect levels are crazy high anyway. It's like the head teacher at school calling you over on your first day.
"I walked over and he said, 'Do you want to be here a long time?' I said, 'Yeah. I want to win everything and do as well as I can, boss.'
"Ferguson then said, 'Well the first thing you should think about doing is not hanging around with him [Yorke] because he ain't going to be here'. Wow. I said, 'What?' Ferguson says, 'He was unbelievable. He won everything but he's got complacent now'.
"When he said that, it really hit home to me that no one is safe at this club. Dwight Yorke was walking around as the king of Manchester as he'd won the treble and had been a big part of that. But if you start letting standards slip or if the intensity is not there at the training ground, you've got to go. That conversation stayed with me for the rest of my career at Man United. That fear of being pushed out the door because I wasn't as intense as I was at the beginning."
Ferguson was true to his word as Yorke was sold to Blackburn Rovers a week later. The United boss had tried to ship him off to Middlesbrough in January of 2002 but the deal fell through.
As if to drive home to Yorke that he would not be part of his 2002/03 plans, Ferguson did not give the striker a squad number for the new season. After two great seasons and two underwhelming seasons, Yorke was on the move.
As for Rio Ferdinand, he played 12 seasons at United, won six league titles and a European Cup in 2008.
Post by: Tallman on September 25, 2020, 09:19:44 AM
By Adam Marshall (manutd.com)
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has been working with the club's Under-23s and will attend Friday night's live MUTV encounter with Liverpool.
The Treble hero, top scorer in that incredible 1998/99 season, is gaining some coaching experience over the next two weeks, with a view to hopefully obtaining a managerial post in the near future.
By passing on some of his expertise to lead coach Neil Wood's group, it is clearly a win-win situation for both parties.
United are privileged to be able to accommodate visits from former players during the season, with Patrice Evra another Old Trafford great who has spent time with the youngsters.
Quinton Fortune, of course, recently worked as assistant to Wood before joining Reading, while Nicky Butt spends a lot of time working with the boys, in his role as head of first-team development.
Yorke will appreciate more than most that a game with Liverpool at any level is one to relish, he scored against them in the 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield in 1999 and the famous FA Cup victory in the same year, equalising late on before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dramatic winner.
United will face a real challenge in Premier League 2, following promotion last term, with a number of key players moved out on loan to further their development. It means Wood is working with a youthful squad, as shown by the fact that 16-year-old Shola Shoretire came off the bench to make his Under-23s debut in the opener against Leicester City.
Friday's game at Leigh Sports Village, which kicks off at 19:00 BST, should provide another real test for the team, with the match against Liverpool being shown live in full on MUTV.
There will be another chance to gain valuable experience in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday (19:45 BST), when Rochdale provide the opposition at the Crown Oil Arena, following our 6-0 win at Salford City in the opening group fixture.
Meanwhile, the game away to Blackburn Rovers in Premier League has been moved from Monday 5 October to Friday 2 October with a 14:00 BST kick-off.
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Post by: Deeks on September 25, 2020, 11:46:32 PM
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He was wasting time. Should have done that years ago.
Post by: Tallman on November 03, 2020, 12:26:42 PM
By Benedict O’Neill (planetfootball.com)
Dwight Yorke enjoyed a brilliant career, tearing up the Premier League with Aston Villa, winning the treble with Manchester United and playing until he was 37. And he did it all despite being labelled a playboy.
Everybody knows what former Aston Villa manager John Gregory said about Dwight Yorke in the summer of 1998.
Having recently lost his star striker to Manchester United for £12.6million, Gregory confessed to some dark thoughts.
“Dwight openly stated to me that he wanted to play for Manchester United and not Aston Villa,” he said. “That really hurt me, and if I had a gun I would have shot him.”
Fortunately for Yorke, the performances of Villa strikers Julian Joachim and Dion Dublin cooled Gregory’s lust for murder.
But Yorke would receive further threats — less well-documented ones — over the course of his four-year Manchester United career.
In the early 2000s, around the time of Eminem’s stalker anthem ‘Stan’, the anonymous owner of dwight-yorke.co.uk carried out some mild blackmail against the striker.
“I wrote to Dwight Yorke a few months ago asking if he would be interested in buying this domain name,” they wrote. “I also offered to write a fan site for him at no cost. All I asked was for a small mention in the Manchester United matchday programme.”
A fair offer, and no mention of guns. Here was an opportunist simply seeking a small favour from an idol.
But Yorke never replied to the troubled fan.
“Now I imagine Dwighty boy must be quite busy with his life,” the angry webmaster wrote. “But he couldn’t even be bothered to send a short reply saying that he wasn’t insterested [sic] and for me to stick it.”
To reiterate: ‘Stan’ had just come out.
Weirdly, the webmaster’s revenge against Yorke involved posting photos of Katie Price, as well as links to her work, on dwight-yorke.co.uk. (Yorke and Price were dating at the time.)
Although it’s hard to see how this would have troubled Yorke, it was clearly an attempt to shame the footballer.
The aggressor even vowed to keep up the fight: “Everytime [sic] he changes a girlfriend, this site will change with him as well! A bit like a shadow you could say.”
United success
Back in 1998, Yorke was leaving defenders chasing shadows, you could say, after forming a deadly strike partnership with Andy Cole.
For three years the duo, born less than three weeks apart, exploited the final throes of the 4-4-2 era.
Strangely, though, that partnership might never have bloomed had United signed their first-choice forward. Not Yorke, but Patrick Kluivert of Milan.
Kluivert flourished at Barcelona in the late 90s and early 2000s, but Yorke quickly proved that he was no meagre backup, scoring seven league goals before Christmas 1998 and endearing himself to fans.
By the time United faced Aston Villa in early December, Yorke was even praised by his jilted former boss.
“[Wanting to shoot Yorke] was just how I felt at the time,” Gregory said. “I was hurt that he didn’t want to play for Villa, though I still have the utmost admiration for him as a player.”
Yorke finished United’s treble-winning season of 1998-99 with 29 goals in all competitions, his 18 league strikes earning him the Premier League Golden Boot and Player of the Season.
The following year his league tally increased to 20. And while his playing time was limited in his third campaign at Old Trafford, a 21-minute hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Arsenal helped the team to their third consecutive title.
In many ways, however, Yorke’s off-field actions came to overshadow his football.
Like his team-mate David Beckham, Yorke incurred the wrath of Alex Ferguson for his celebrity lifestyle and high-profile romantic life.
And the relationship between player and manager eventually reached breaking point.
In the 2001-02 season, Yorke’s fourth and final in Manchester, Ferguson reportedly pressured the United board to sell Yorke ahead of Cole, with both now second-choice to Ruud van Nistelrooy.
By the end of the campaign, the club had sold both halves of the legendary partnership to Blackburn.
In what now seems like an anachronism, Yorke’s final goal for United actually came playing up front alongside Van Nistelrooy, the neat header against Leicester his only league goal of the 2001-02 season.
Born to score
To his credit, Yorke was never remotely secretive about how he chose to live his life. In his delightfully named autobiography, Born to Score, the striker candidly recounts tryst upon tryst.
One encounter, described in the book in all its teen movie glory, involved Yorke hiding from a partner’s mother: “There was nothing for it but to scramble together my discarded clothes and dive under the bed while my friend played for time…”
Importantly, though, hindsight tells us those off-field activities didn’t hamper Yorke’s career as much as Ferguson thought they might.
While Yorke’s friend Mark Bosnich, a team-mate at both Aston Villa and Man United, lost a decade of his career to a troublesome party lifestyle, Yorke played at the highest level well into his thirties, eventually transforming himself into a central midfielder.
One of his greatest achievements — captaining Trinidad and Tobago at their first ever World Cup — was saved until he was 34 years old, and he didn’t retire from club or international football until the age of 37.
So while the early 2000s saw Yorke vilified for a lack of dedication and professionalism, time has actually been kind to his legacy.
Doubters assumed the ‘Jordan years’ would destroy Yorke as a footballer. Perhaps the drama took its toll in other ways, but the longevity of Yorke’s career proved he was capable of balancing two simultaneous and equally colourful lives.
And perhaps that’s where the owner of dwight-yorke.co.uk went wrong.
That anonymous ‘Stan’ figure thought public scrutiny could kill the Smiling Assassin (or at least coerce him into writing a small note of thanks in a matchday programme), but Yorke actually thrived as a celebrity.
If only others had spotted his resilience, he might have lasted far longer at Man United — perhaps until the age of 37.
Post by: Flex on December 13, 2020, 11:20:42 AM
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).
The following article, based on an interview between ex-England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor and journalist Lasana Liburd, was first published in Trinidad Express on 6 May 2004:
“Let me tell you something that will always stay with me,” said former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor. “I had just switched on the television at home and was getting to ready to watch Manchester United play Bayern Munich in the Champions’ League final when the phone rang. When I picked it up, it was Dwight [Yorke].
“He was just leaving his hotel in Barcelona to go the stadium and he said ‘I am just phoning to thank you for what you did for my career’. I was so stunned that I immediately went and told me wife what happened.
“It brought a tear to my eye.”
Taylor, one of Britain’s most respected managers, has coached many top footballers including former English standouts like John Barnes, Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker but none more memorable than Trinidad and Tobago star Dwight Yorke.
The player who he chanced across on a pre-season tour in Tobago and offered the opportunity to become one of the sport’s biggest names.
It seems a lifetime ago. Fifteen years to be precise.
But Taylor, who must have signed hundreds of promising players in a managerial career spanning nearly three decades, recalled his time with the player with remarkable clarity.
They met in the summer of 1989 and Yorke was an Aston Villa player before Christmas.
Their professional relationship ended two years later when Taylor replaced Bobby Robson as the English national coach. But the affable gentleman was clearly still smitten by Tobago’s ‘Smiling Assassin’.
At present, Taylor works as a television correspondent and this journalist ran into him at a Premiership fixture. It took only the words ‘Trinidad and Tobago’ and an authentic accent to convince him to grant an interview.
Some of his recollections are already well known and practically folklore in the Caribbean.
He trivialised his role in discovering the 17-year-old striker, who he first saw in a friendly contest against a Tobago XI at Shaw Park during a pre-season Caribbean tour by his Aston Villa club.
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“You didn’t need to be an expert to recognise the qualities he had,” said Taylor. “I wanted him on my team for the second half. I wanted the other Villa players to be able to give me a first hand report on what they thought of him but [the Tobago XI] said no.
“I understood that if he scored against Tobago then, when we left, he would still have to live there and it might have been difficult for him to live down…”
Without any prompting, Taylor also remembered the second Tobagonian he invited to Birmingham for closer inspection at Villa Park.
“Colvin, I think his name was,” said Taylor, “yes, it was touch and go with Colvin. I felt he was a good player but he was 22 or 23 whereas Dwight was 16.”
(In fact, Dwight was a year older than he recalled while Colvin Hutchinson—Yorke’s teammate at Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive and on the national team—was probably a year younger.)
“I felt that, at 16, Yorke had more time to grow into the British culture,” he said. “But if we signed Colvin at 22 or 23, we would not have been able to wait two or three years for him to be in the first team as we could with Dwight. So, I had to measure him up to the midfielders we had at the time.
“I also had to weigh in the fact that the midfield position is a very demanding one and he would be playing in a league and against players much tougher than anything he could have experienced in the Caribbean.
“I also felt that he did not have that little bit extra that Dwight did.”
There was a wry smile on his face when he mentioned the price of £10,000 that Villa paid for Yorke.
It was a steal and everyone at Villa Park knew it.
Taylor suggested that such a deal could not be done now but he also felt the growing awareness of Caribbean clubs is a double-edged sword.
“Clubs cannot come and steal Caribbean players,” he said, “because there is much more awareness of the worth of players now… But, at the same time, clubs are unwilling to risk too much money on players who must still adjust to the professional circuit and a new lifestyle.
“When Dwight came here, he had never seen snow before. It is a tremendous move to go from one culture to a next at any age; whether it is 16 or 29 or 59.”
Taylor had worked with two players of Caribbean heritage before Yorke. He coached the Jamaican-born Barnes and speedy striker Luther Blissett at Watford.
Barnes moved on to stardom at Liverpool while Blissett enjoyed a stint at AC Milan.
Taylor suggested that they shared natural pace, agility, and a ‘good touch and feel for the ball’ as well as the ability to excite people.
But he explained players need special help in settling into a new environment and insisted that a Trinidad and Tobago player should never sign for a club unless he was convinced there were people within the organisation to help him adjust.
The bane of Caribbean players was on the tip of his tongue.
“You just cannot be as carefree in attitude over here,” he said, with a pained expression. “Things like punctuality are very important to people here. It means an awful lot.
“If you are told to be somewhere at 10 and you report at 10.05 or 10.15, that does not go down very well with some people at all.
“People here do not understand that the player is coming from a different world and needs to be helped to adjust.”
The scowl left his face as the conversation swung back to Yorke.
Did Yorke recreate himself as a player from a dazzling dribbler to a clinical finisher? The Soca Warriors star was initially used on the right wing at Villa but was converted into one of the Premiership’s deadliest centre-forwards.
(Yorke’s 123 Premier League goals was a record for a non-European player until Argentina and Manchester City star, Sergio Aguero, caught up with him in 2017.)
“The Yorke that I first took was a dribbler who would go at people,” said Taylor, “but as he progressed he learnt things and added things. I only had an early part in Dwight’s career but I always felt he could do whatever he wanted [in the game].
“He was always a team player but I felt that he needed to show people that he could be a star. At one point, it seemed that he was happier to be a provider than a scorer and you have to ask yourself ‘is it because he is taking himself out of the heat of the battle or he is just doing the right thing to assist his team’?
“It was about getting the right balance.”
His successful spell at Manchester United—where Yorke won League, FA and European Champions’ League titles—showed the result of the player’s maturity.
Taylor revealed that Yorke phoned him before his record £12.6 million move as well.
“When I left Villa, I gave Dwight my phone number and told him to call me whenever he had a problem,” he said. “We kept in contact on a regular basis too. One day, he called me and said that he heard through his agent that Manchester United wanted him and that Aston Villa were offering him a massive contract.
“I told him ‘Dwight, I said to call me when you have a problem; that is not a problem’.”
Taylor advised Yorke to go to United just as he left Villa when the opportunity to manage England came along.
“I know some people at Aston Villa may be mad at me for saying this,” he said, “but my advice was to go to Manchester. With all due respect to Trinidad football, I felt it was unlikely that he could perform at the highest level, which is the World Cup.
“So the next thing was European Championship football.”
Yorke’s success at Old Trafford is history—in more ways than one.
Celebrated on the field, Yorke was eventually hounded out after a string of media exposes into his private life. His move to Blackburn Rovers, two years ago, failed to re-ignite his career and a training ground bust up with manager Graeme Souness has seen the striker frozen out at Ewood Park.
Taylor does not know whether the 32-year-old striker is still capable of leading the forward line as he did at United and suggested that Yorke may be more successful now as ‘a link up player’.
However, he suggested that Yorke does not respond well to bullying managers.
“Dwight is not a person who you will get the best from if he is constantly criticised,” said Taylor. “He needs the manager’s belief to do his job. Now, he has not helped himself with some of the things [in his personal life] that he apparently did. I think he does take an awful lot of baggage with him.
“At the same time, I do not think his life as a single man is any worse than what a lot of other players do.”
He is sceptical of possible moves to Qatar or the United States Major League Soccer (MLS), which he considered to be just ‘pay offs’.
“If you are not happy at what you are doing,” he said, “you will never do your best… He needs this explained to him.”
It has been sometime since their last conversation. But Taylor explained that he was always ready to help his former signing with words of advice.
Nothing he reads or hears can tarnish his memories of Yorke and particularly that phone call before the biggest game of his career.
“Most people don’t know that side of Dwight,” said Taylor, “but that is why I always find it hard to criticise Dwight.
“That is why I will always be a Dwight Yorke fan.”
Editor’s Note: Graham Taylor OBE passed away on 12 January 2017, at the age of 72.
Dwight Yorke went on to play professional for another five years, which included England Premier League spells with Birmingham City and Sunderland City. He captained Trinidad and Tobago at the Germany 2006 World Cup. At present, he works as an analyst for SkySports, while he says racism has so far denied him the chance to become a football manager.
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Post by: Flex on January 03, 2021, 01:06:23 PM
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
HAVING SUCCESSFULLY completed the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) ‘B’ and ‘A’ coaching license, former TT football team captain Dwight Yorke is now in pursuit of the highest coaching certification available – UEFA Pro Licence.
The Manchester United global ambassador plans to complete this elite course within the coming months and is intent on landing a managerial role in Europe.
Yorke has continuously expressed his passion to lead a team from the technical area.
During his four-year stint with the ‘Red Devils’ (1998-2002), led by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Yorke earned a number of accolades.
Three English Premier League (EPL) trophies, two English League Cups, a two-time EPL and UEFA Champions League top scorer and one English Football Association (FA), Intercontinental Cup, and Australian title, with Sydney FC, proves the T&T legend knows how to apply the winning formula.
“I’ve got the desire the passion and the knowledge playing at the top level. When you get to my age, you go in a different direction. I feel deep down inside with all the knowledge I’ve gained I feel in a good place now to take up management and I’ve echoed that before,” Yorke said in a recent interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw8Xgglf4zA&feature=emb_title)with TT Football Association (TTFA) media officer Shaun Fuentes.
In June 2020, the 49-year old unveiled several challenges he endured in trying to become a manager. The iconic striker said he was unable to secure an interview as a black professional even though he held prized recommendations from Ferguson, all of which to date, has done him no favours.
Prior to his Manchester career, Yorke also represented Aston Villa (1990-1998), and then went on to play for Blackburn Rovers (2002-2004), Birmingham City (2004-2005), Sydney FC (2005-2006) and Sunderland (2006-2009).
After earning his UEFA ‘B’ and ‘A’ licences, Yorke, who played as a midfielder for TT during their successful 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign, and participation, in Germany, applied for jobs at Aston Villa and Sunderland last year. He was, however, unable to even secure an interview with either club and pointed out there was a severe lack of racial diversity in football management.
His denial by both former clubs, according to him, was quite difficult to accept and Yorke voiced his concern to European media claiming there were no black managers in the EPL. He even went as far to say there was the possibility that there were no black persons in the backroom staff.
Now, Yorke believes he may have been overlooked because of his lack of qualification, in particular, the UEFA Pro Licence.
“I had to go back to the drawing board when I first applied for those jobs at Aston Villa and Sunderland. I then understood I had to get my qualifications as a stepping stone.
“The pro licence is something I’m looking forward to completing. This has made the opportunity to apply for jobs along the way. With a little bit of luck and people getting the news and realising that I’ve been making some progress, I should be okay,” he added.
Owing to the pandemic, Yorke has already started doing online courses towards earning his pro licence. Of the 35 applicants, Yorke was one of the 24 selected to participate in this elite managerial programme.
He also said the beautiful game has been constantly evolving, even more so, with covid19.
Looking ahead, Yorke does not want to become a full-fledge coach, but a team manager who selects the squad, gets players, generate the best out of them week-in week-out and most importantly win some matches and play exciting football.
He concluded, “Doing the pro license will enable me to apply for the best jobs out there, not saying that I would, but I feel that people might take me more seriously. Now people can’t say I don’t have the qualifications.
“We’ve seen, in the game, people fast-forwarded without their qualifications. This pro license will enable me to put myself in a position to walk the walk and do the talking as well. I look forward to it. I’m very much into the management aspect of it not just the coaching side.”
Post by: Flex on January 03, 2021, 01:08:12 PM
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
FORMER SOCA Warriors captain Dwight Yorke believes T&T football needs to cut its losses and start over.
The 2006 World Cup midfielder thinks T&T needs to go back to the drawing board and rebuild its identity as one of the most feared footballing nations within the Caribbean before it even attempt to oppose higher-ranked territories.
Yorke described the culmination of the T&T Football Association’s (TTFA) administrative, financial and legal blunders over past ten months as “dark”, “disappointing” and a lingering threat to this current crop of players, as well as the future generation.
In a recent online interview with the TTFA media officer Shaun Fuentes, the 49-year old ex-Manchester United star called for a rejuvenated approach to the sport’s local affairs as the nation heads into its 2022 Concacaf World Cup qualifying campaign, in March.
“I feel that T&T needs to look at themselves and try to regain some kind of recognition and identity into world football again.
“If I were in that (TTFA) position, I would start to play the Caribbean teams again and engage with them a little more to try to reestablish who the number one regional team is.
“We need (to) return that confident and sense of belief back to the team. T&T was once a fear factor in the region but right now I don’t think any Caribbean team fears us on the pitch,” he said.
In March 2020, FIFA removed the TTFA executive, headed by then president William Wallace, and implemented a normalisation committee, chaired by Robert Hadad, because of the mounting debts by the local governing body.
FIFA suspended T&T from international football in September, after Wallace and his executive challenged their removal in the local High Court, instead of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland.
It lifted the suspension in November after Wallace withdrew all legal claims against the governing body. The normalisation committee remains in total control of all local football operations
According to Yorke, seeking to oppose higher-ranked nations as an attempt to secure a faster inflow of finances, will not aid the sport’s development.
Competing against the likes of Barbados, Jamaica and other regional squads can recreate an atmosphere of winning, even confidence, in both the players and fans.
“You want the big name teams because you can make good money," said Yorke. "It’s good public relations but equally you want to make sure the team is ready and prepared to when it comes to the World Cup games.
“Until we start getting that right again, then I’m afraid the football will be a start-stop situation. There won’t be any consistency and that’s what you need at this level. Forget playing all those big fancy teams and start with small baby steps again," he continued.
“Our football is in a mess. There’s no point going after big teams because you end up getting beat, embarrassed and then back to the drawing board again.
"Where do we go from there?” he asked.
The legendary T&T footballer hopes administrators and players alike can reflect on the past few months of turmoil and strike a balance for the sake of the sport’s up-and-coming prospects.
Yorke called on the TTFA to immediately place emphasis on player welfare and make them feel they’re a part of the organisation. As a former player, he said it’s comforting to know the people at the helm of one's local fraternity are doing everything possible to ensure the well-being of their prized-player assets.
However, he urged T&T’s current crop of players to use their struggles as encouragement.
“This is your time," said Yorke. "Forget about the past and history but use it as motivation. It can only happen with you now and you cannot go back in time. These guys need to do more, understand what it takes to represent your country. It’s the most patriotic thing you can do.”
The 2022 Concacaf World Cup qualifiers kick off in March. T&T will open its World Cup qualifying campaign against Guyana in Group F on March 25, before playing Puerto Rico on March 28. Group F also features Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis
Additionally, in June, the Concacaf Gold Cup also gets underway.
Looking ahead, Yorke remains quietly confident but well aware of the obstacles that may come during this year.
“We have some very challenges times ahead, we certainly don’t produce the types of players we use to produce that have the experience of playing in all these (past) golden moments," Yorke noted.
“We have to make baby steps again. It’s not going to be overnight success, unfortunately. If I were part of the TTFA, or any advice I would give, concentrate on the Caribbean again.
“Get that feel again about being number one in the region because you can’t achieve things against America if you do not feel like you’re number one in the your own backyard.
“You need the public behind you as well. I dread to think if T&T were to play now how many people would be queueing up to see that team,” he concluded.
Post by: maxg on January 18, 2021, 04:47:31 PM
Yorke pursues UEFA Pro Licence.I now see Shrek come and get wuk before Yorke. Best he go Australia yes !
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
HAVING SUCCESSFULLY completed the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) ‘B’ and ‘A’ coaching license, former TT football team captain Dwight Yorke is now in pursuit of the highest coaching certification available – UEFA Pro Licence.
The Manchester United global ambassador plans to complete this elite course within the coming months and is intent on landing a managerial role in Europe.
Yorke has continuously expressed his passion to lead a team from the technical area.
During his four-year stint with the ‘Red Devils’ (1998-2002), led by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Yorke earned a number of accolades.
Three English Premier League (EPL) trophies, two English League Cups, a two-time EPL and UEFA Champions League top scorer and one English Football Association (FA), Intercontinental Cup, and Australian title, with Sydney FC, proves the T&T legend knows how to apply the winning formula.
“I’ve got the desire the passion and the knowledge playing at the top level. When you get to my age, you go in a different direction. I feel deep down inside with all the knowledge I’ve gained I feel in a good place now to take up management and I’ve echoed that before,” Yorke said in a recent interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw8Xgglf4zA&feature=emb_title)with TT Football Association (TTFA) media officer Shaun Fuentes.
In June 2020, the 49-year old unveiled several challenges he endured in trying to become a manager. The iconic striker said he was unable to secure an interview as a black professional even though he held prized recommendations from Ferguson, all of which to date, has done him no favours.
Prior to his Manchester career, Yorke also represented Aston Villa (1990-1998), and then went on to play for Blackburn Rovers (2002-2004), Birmingham City (2004-2005), Sydney FC (2005-2006) and Sunderland (2006-2009).
After earning his UEFA ‘B’ and ‘A’ licences, Yorke, who played as a midfielder for TT during their successful 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign, and participation, in Germany, applied for jobs at Aston Villa and Sunderland last year. He was, however, unable to even secure an interview with either club and pointed out there was a severe lack of racial diversity in football management.
His denial by both former clubs, according to him, was quite difficult to accept and Yorke voiced his concern to European media claiming there were no black managers in the EPL. He even went as far to say there was the possibility that there were no black persons in the backroom staff.
Now, Yorke believes he may have been overlooked because of his lack of qualification, in particular, the UEFA Pro Licence.
“I had to go back to the drawing board when I first applied for those jobs at Aston Villa and Sunderland. I then understood I had to get my qualifications as a stepping stone.
“The pro licence is something I’m looking forward to completing. This has made the opportunity to apply for jobs along the way. With a little bit of luck and people getting the news and realising that I’ve been making some progress, I should be okay,” he added.
Owing to the pandemic, Yorke has already started doing online courses towards earning his pro licence. Of the 35 applicants, Yorke was one of the 24 selected to participate in this elite managerial programme.
He also said the beautiful game has been constantly evolving, even more so, with covid19.
Looking ahead, Yorke does not want to become a full-fledge coach, but a team manager who selects the squad, gets players, generate the best out of them week-in week-out and most importantly win some matches and play exciting football.
He concluded, “Doing the pro license will enable me to apply for the best jobs out there, not saying that I would, but I feel that people might take me more seriously. Now people can’t say I don’t have the qualifications.
“We’ve seen, in the game, people fast-forwarded without their qualifications. This pro license will enable me to put myself in a position to walk the walk and do the talking as well. I look forward to it. I’m very much into the management aspect of it not just the coaching side.”
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Post by: Flex on January 20, 2021, 02:19:13 AM
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).
The following article, written by Lasana Liburd, was first published in the Trinidad Express Sport Magazine on Thursday 15 December 2005:
Dwight Yorke is a genius.
No, really. He should hold an honorary diploma from the University of the West Indies (UWI). He should speak to the underprivileged and the differently abled. He should donate his brain to science.
This thought occurred to me at roughly 6.30am on Monday before breakfast or my morning shower.
At the time, I was watching Australian football team Sydney FC play Costa Rican outfit Deportivo Saprissa in the Fifa World Club Championship.
There was still some cold in my eye, granted, but I could see Yorke buzzing in Sydney’s midfield. He was a blur of movement. Collect, pass, change angle; collect again, spin, thread the ball.
And then, the light dawned…
Yorke had done it again. He was confounding his critics. He had successfully recreated himself.
From dazzling dribbler to attacking space invader to midfield anchor, Yorke has been reinvented as often as the Deluxe cinema/ Kaiso House/ Zen night club with at least as much success.
It takes a remarkable player to transform his game in mid-career.
An athlete trains repeatedly for years until he is able to perform his necessary tasks as though by instinct.
It takes no small amount of talent, intelligence and discipline to master a new position at the highest level and at an advanced age. But that is exactly what Yorke did when, at 28 years of age, he joined England’s most powerful club, Manchester United.
At Aston Villa, Yorke carved open opposing defences with pace and trickery. Once at United, though, he sized up his playing staff and cleverly adjusted his game accordingly, to complement the astute passing of midfielder David Beckham and the speed of strike partner Andy Cole.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson—at the time, just plain Alex Ferguson—intended for Yorke to replace Cole. Yorke knew better.
Within months, United won every major domestic and European trophy with Yorke as their most valuable player and leading scorer. The mazy dribbler everyone loved was now ghosting into spaces that few mortals could spot, with precise split second timing. Even the likes of Brazil legend, Zico, hailed the Tobagonian as a new global star.
Fast forward to 2005; as Trinidad and Tobago prepared to face Guatemala in a crucial 2006 World Cup qualifier.
In the previous match, away to the United States , Yorke asked national coach Leo Beenhakker to play in a deeper midfield role, so as to help stabilise the team. In no uncertain terms, Beenhakker told him that his best position was closer to the opposing goal. Surely, everyone knew that.
The expulsion of Dennis Lawrence, in the first half, forced the Dutch coach to grant Yorke his wish against the United States. Trinidad and Tobago won their next qualifier against Guatemala 3-2, with Yorke in midfield, and never looked back.
There have been other important factors, of course.
Enigmatic Falkirk playmaker Russell Latapy rejoined the national team—on Yorke’s request—to score and create the winner for Stern John against Guatemala.
CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh Aurtis Whitley also stepped out of the closet with a string of superb performances at the death, as the Soca Warriors tallied three victories in a four match unbeaten sequence to snatch a World Cup place.
The Trinidad and Tobago midfield area has never looked so potent.
Carlos Edwards is regularly confusing opponents with his hypnotic shuffles, Whitley possesses the surging runs, Chris Birchall has the shot and Latapy is blessed with a magical final pass. But Yorke is the glue that keeps it together. He is the pulse of the squad; the steering wheel.
In the heat of battle, fans are most excited by the finishers or the ball carriers. These are the players who win games.
At the other end, we thank God for an agile goalkeeper and capable defenders. These players save games.
On Monday morning, I appreciated a player who ran and ran and passed and passed and spun, checked his angles, then passed some more. Yorke, at 34, dictated the ebb and flow of the game. He is Trinidad and Tobago’s answer to Spanish maestro Xavi or Italian Andrea Pirlo.
God help me if he has not assimilated himself into another role.
Next June, Yorke will test his progress against the best in the business. He would try to beat Beckham at his own game.
English midfielder Steven Gerrard is quicker than Yorke, Frank Lampard packs a more formidable shot, Joe Cole is trickier in possession and Beckham has a more impressive passing range.
But I will not bet against Yorke holding his own. The converted winger-cum-striker-cum-central midfielder might even teach the young bucks a trick or two in the midfield trade that the English quartet practiced for their entire professional careers.
After all, the man is a genius.
Video - Dwight Yorke rips Manchester United apart (https://www.facebook.com/970108713046476/videos/1475045685886107)
Post by: Tallman on February 21, 2021, 09:03:54 PM
By Ashley Preece (Birmingham Mail)
It hurt me. This was our club, my club. I felt insulted. It really got to me and he wanted to make it hurt. I just had to get him away.
The pain can still be heard in John Gregory's voice on the other end of the phone more than 22 years on from THAT historic and heartbreaking transfer saga involving Dwight Yorke's £12.6 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester United.
"Doug's eyes lit up at £8 million," Gregory, now 66, said, detailing chairman Doug Ellis' keenness to cash-in. "Villa got him for 20 grand don't forget and Doug would have sold him there and then for United's first offer of eight bloody million."
Gregory, of course, only had 11 Premier League games managing Yorke - plus two Uefa Cup quarter-final legs against Atletico Madrid - after he arrived to replace his former mentor Brian Little in February 1998. Villa were 15th and just six points above the drop-zone when Little resigned after a 2-1 defeat at Wimbledon.
Gregory was soon appointed and beat Liverpool in his first game in charge at Villa Park thanks to a vintage Stan Collymore double. Gregory would win nine of the remaining 11 matches to catapult Villa to a seventh-placed finish and European qualification once again while it was Yorke who stole the show with seven goals in his last seven games.
"I only had him for 11 league games at the end of the 97/98 season," Gregory said. "He played a huge part. He was my big star and I had Sir Alex pestering me not long after I had taken the job. I was set on what I was going to do; there was no way I was going to sell him. No way. United weren't having him. We were building an exciting side.
"We just kept rejecting bids throughout the summer. United kept upping them but they were nowhere near what we wanted which was £16 million. Kevin Davies went from Southampton to Blackburn for £7.8 million and United wanted Yorke for £10 million. Yorkie's on another level.
"The start of the 98/99 season soon came around anyway and I played Yorkie upfront with JJ (Julian Joachim) and we drew 0-0 up at Everton. Honestly, he didn't try a leg. Dwight didn't move a muscle and was really playing up. He was just a shadow of himself and it was clear from that moment on that he didn't want to play for us again.
"It was the following morning when he came into my office and told me exactly that. It was an insult; the way he turned around and just said, 'I don't want to play for Aston Villa anymore'. I was hurt and I ushered him away.
"He was miserable around the place in the weeks leading up to that and I knew something was up because Yorkie's always smiling and was the life and soul of the dressing room. I'd lost him way back. Maybe Bozzy had something to do with it because Yorke and Bozzy were big mates. He was probably chewing in his ear.
"After our chat I just thought I can't have a s*** Dwight Yorke for 37 more matches, a player who doesn't want to be a part of what we're trying to achieve. He'd have made the dressing room rotten. After our chat he really got to me as well. I just had to get him away."
Gregory still has United's £10 million faxed offer for Yorke at his home today. "I had gone on record as saying that Dwight would not be available unless £16 million were offered," Gregory penned in his autobiography, The Boss.
"I meant it. That's what Newcastle had paid for Alan Shearer and Dwight was younger and in the same class. But the resistance was weakening around me."
Gregory, meanwhile, rubber-stamped Villa's deal to sell star asset Yorke during a bite to eat and a chance meeting at TGI Friday's in Sutton Coldfield on August 19, 1998 - the day before Yorke sealed his transfer to Old Trafford. Gregory - who had asked about the availability of both Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in part-exchange - was at TGIs with long-time friend Gordon Smith when the penny finally dropped.
Reminiscing, Gregory detailed: "Two guys were in the booth next to us and one of them leaned over and said, 'It's not bad news is it?'
"'And what would you consider to be bad news?' I asked tentatively, still unsure about the feedback that would come from supporters. 'Well, Yorke staying of course,' he said.
"That was it. I took that little exchange as a highly symbolic moment. It was like this guy, picked at random, was telling me what the Villa fans wanted. I don't know his name and I doubt he ever realised the role he played in that night's events. But sod it, I thought; let's stop messing about and let the bugger go. Who are you trying to kid? He's finished with us anyway. Let's do the deal."
The deal was done. Villa agreed their club-record £12.6 million fee and Yorke was a United player. "We had a supporters AGM that night Yorke was sold," Gregory laughed.
"It was in the Holte Suite which only holds 800. I think 1400 were packed in there and Doug was getting pelters left, right and centre about selling Yorke. I stood up and defended Doug because, credit to him, he left the final decision down to me and I wanted to get Yorkie out."
It was quite ironic then that after 18 games of the new season it was Villa who were top of the Premier League table at Christmas and five points ahead of third-placed United.
"I remember playing Riccy Scimeca up front in the game after Yorke left," Gregory said. "We beat Boro 3-1. We won eight and drew four games and I remember grabbing a photographer after we beat Southampton 4-1 away telling him to take a photo of us all. I wanted it as a keep-sake because we'd just broken a club record for being 12 unbeaten.
"I think that record still stands. The bloody snapper sold the photo to the newspapers and I came in for a bit of stick. But, with Yorke, we had all moved on. I signed Dion Dublin, Paul Merson and built a really strong team."
As for Yorke, he'd win the treble in his first season at United and scored an incredible 29 goals from 51 games. Yorke, who turns 50 this year, recently spoke about how his move to United came about during an hour-long discussion with The Villa Talks Podcast.
"It was just prompted from my performances, really," he said, knowing he had scored 61 goals in 131 appearances in the run-up to his move to United. "I was performing for Villa on a consistent basis. I was their top man, the top scorer, scoring frequently and creating goals and, when you do that, you draw interest from the so-called bigger clubs. What I've done is prompt the likes of Manchester United and others to say, 'Oh, there might be a possibility of this guy joining'.
"Once the rumours started and, as a player, you've got agents. People are starting to ask the questions, the rumours are starting to fly around. My time at Aston Villa, nobody could take away. I gave nearly 10 years to that football club and every moment I loved. I loved the fans, my connection with the fans. I loved playing for the football club and enjoyed that.
"But it came to a point in my time where I could have stayed at Villa and be the main man and win a competition occasionally and be treated like royalty like I had been; or, realise as a player at 26 years of age you've only got a certain amount of time to cash in if you're going to be remembered as a top striker.
"The Villa fans out there who said I left the football club (in a bad place). I didn't leave the football club in any bad feeling. I just wanted to extend myself as a player to play against the best in Europe. Although, the late chairman Doug Ellis offered me far more money than what Manchester United offered me to stay at the club. It wasn't about the club, the players; it was just that I needed to challenge myself in an individual point of view.
"When United came in and Sir Alex says, 'Come and play for us'... They are the best club in the country; they're winning Premier Leagues; competing in the Champions League. As a player that's the level you want to get at. Unfortunately, in my 10 years at Villa that never really happened. I had a very difficult decision to either stay at Villa and get a bigger pay packet or...
"But it wasn't about the money. It was about the challenge of testing yourself against the best across Europe. When Man United came in it was kind of a no-brainer in many respects and, obviously, everyone seen what happened when I joined the club."
On his relationship with Gregory, claims of him not trying at Everton before his move and Gregory's infamous 'if I had a gun I'd have shot him' comments, Yorke added: "Listen, I was in a good place. I was very comfortable because football and Villa was all I knew coming into England. Villa's always been there; I've never abandoned Villa or refused or been in trouble with Aston Villa. I just wanted to play football.
"For 10 years, the rapport I had with the fans and what was expected of me as a player... I think every time I put on the shirt I gave it everything for the Villa fans. To be signalled out after the Everton game, I mean, OK things were on my mind but it doesn't mean I didn't try. We just didn't play well on the day and, because I was at the centre of attention, it seems like it was pointed towards me.
"I mean, John Gregory and I had a very good relationship. Before John Gregory became the manager after Brian Little left, I had an unbelievable relationship with John Gregory. He was the one I used to take with a bag of balls and say, 'Come, let's go' and do these extras. He'd fizz balls into me to test my touch. We had a good rapport. We were close. Gregors and I were close. Leaving I can understand him being upset because he was losing arguably his best player at the time. I get that.
"The gun thing was just a no-nonsense kind of thing. I don't think he ever meant that. The media played that up and it span out of proportion. I never took offence to that and I understood his disappointment in me. But, from my point of view, I felt that I was making the right move at the right time. It just felt right.
"It was a big decision because, for 10 years, Villa were by my side and gave me the platform. I knew nothing outside of Aston Villa. When people say I turned my back on Aston Villa I never did. I gave 10 years of my playing career for a club that gave me the platform to play. I had a good rapport with the fans, I was idolised by them and I hope I gave them something back and, even to this day, I still speak to them and they praise me for my time at Aston Villa and what I did.
"I hope that's the case. You just look at the amount of players that come and go at that football club now but, certainly, when I was playing I was an entertainer. I see myself as an entertainer and, hopefully, I did that for the Villa fans."
Gregory, meanwhile, says there's no hard feelings more than two decades on and bumped into his former striker out in India.
"I actually met Dwight when I was managing at Chennai a couple of years ago," he said.
"He was with Wes Brown. The pair of them were Manchester United ambassadors and it was really good to see him again. A lot of water's passed under the bridge. I loved him when I had him but it was Brian (Little) who should get all of the praise. Yorke blossomed under Brian. He took him under his wing. I just wanted to build my team around him which, unfortunately, I wasn't able to do."
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By Sean O'Brien (talkSPORT)
Ask any of the Manchester United treble heroes from 1999 to select a career highlight and you would expect the obvious answer – but not Dwight Yorke.
Forming a legendary partnership with Andy Cole, Yorke’s first season at Old Trafford ended in Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup glory.
The Red Devils remain the only team ever to do that, something Yorke speaks about with immense pride during his appearance on talkSPORT’s latest episode of Up Front With.
But leading Trinidad and Tobago out at their first-ever World Cup in 2006 means more to the United icon.
“That was the pinnacle of my career,” Yorke told talkSPORT. “We came close back in 1990 when we should’ve qualified for the World Cup in Italy.
“We needed one point against America and we were playing at home, we lost 1-0.
“I would’ve been the youngest player ever to play in the World Cup. There was history to be made, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.
“Winning the treble, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and all of the above – taking my country to the World Cup has to be the greatest achievement simply because we are probably the smallest nation ever to play in the World Cup.
“What it means to our people, what it represents for the whole of the Caribbean – having done that, for me it has to be the greatest achievement of them all.”
Nevertheless, Yorke insists the unprecedented treble will live forever in history, no matter what people say.
That famous United side always feature in debates about the greatest Premier League team of all time, but some question whether they were as good as other iconic outfits like Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ or Manchester City’s ‘Centurions’.
“That’s historical. It’s never been achieved before,” Yorke said when asked about the treble. “What are you expected to do in your first year?
“Those moments in football that we experienced, particularly in the last ten days of that season, what we enjoyed, winning my first Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
“This was a huge thing and I’m probably one of the luckiest guys to be part of that team. But it was a hell of a team, a hell of an achievement, and to be in the history books – nobody can take that away from me, no matter what people say.
“That will always be in the history books and you will always be part of history.”
Despite all the success at United, it was a goal for Aston Villa which Yorke remembers most fondly.
The 49-year-old famously sat Arsenal icon David Seaman down and had him sprawling back across the goalline to no avail with the cheekiest of Panenka penalties in 1998.
With qualification for European football on the line in front of a packed out Villa Park, it summed up everything Yorke stood for as a player.
“We played Arsenal on the last day of the season and needed to qualify for Europe,” he said. “They had an unbelievable back four with Tony Adams, Martin Keown and Steve Bould.
“My goal against David Seaman, we won 1-0, I did the Panenka against him. He looked huge in the goal and I thought he would save it if I went either side. So i thought I’d be cheeky with it.
“It’s something I practised after watching him and studying him. Doing it in front of 45,000 fans, what it meant and to do it against England No. 1 – it had a bit of everything.
“The personality I was on the football pitch, and to do it at that time, makes it the greatest moment.”
Post by: Sando prince on September 06, 2021, 06:53:56 AM
RESPECT TO DWIGHT YORKE!
https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago/photos/a.110018710344314/516720293007485/
National hero :beermug:
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RESPECT TO DWIGHT YORKE!
https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago/photos/a.110018710344314/516720293007485/
National hero :beermug:
People actually bothered to answer that Q? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: We must be in 2121.
Post by: Tallman on September 08, 2021, 01:30:56 PM
By Ashley Preece (Birmingham Mail)
It hurt me. This was our club, my club. I felt insulted. It really got to me and he wanted to make it hurt. I just had to get him away.
The pain can still be heard in John Gregory's voice on the other end of the phone more than two decades on from THAT historic and heartbreaking transfer saga involving Dwight Yorke's £12.6 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester United.
"Doug's eyes lit up at £8 million," Gregory said, detailing chairman Doug Ellis' keenness to cash-in. "Villa got him for 20 grand don't forget and Doug would have sold him there and then for United's first offer of eight bloody million."
Gregory, of course, only had 11 Premier League games managing Yorke - plus two Uefa Cup quarter-final legs against Atletico Madrid - after he arrived to replace his former mentor Brian Little in February 1998. Villa were 15th and just six points above the drop-zone when Little resigned after a 2-1 defeat at Wimbledon.
Gregory was soon appointed and beat Liverpool in his first game in charge at Villa Park thanks to a vintage Stan Collymore double. Gregory would win nine of the remaining 11 matches to catapult Villa to a seventh-placed finish and European qualification once again while it was Yorke who stole the show with seven goals in his last seven games.
"I only had him for 11 league games at the end of the 97/98 season," Gregory said. "He played a huge part. He was my big star and I had Sir Alex pestering me not long after I had taken the job. I was set on what I was going to do; there was no way I was going to sell him. No way. United weren't having him. We were building an exciting side.
"We just kept rejecting bids throughout the summer. United kept upping them but they were nowhere near what we wanted which was £16 million. Kevin Davies went from Southampton to Blackburn for £7.8 million and United wanted Yorke for £10 million. Yorkie's on another level.
"The start of the 98/99 season soon came around anyway and I played Yorkie upfront with JJ (Julian Joachim) and we drew 0-0 up at Everton. Honestly, he didn't try a leg. Dwight didn't move a muscle and was really playing up. He was just a shadow of himself and it was clear from that moment on that he didn't want to play for us again.
"It was the following morning when he came into my office and told me exactly that. It was an insult; the way he turned around and just said, 'I don't want to play for Aston Villa anymore'. I was hurt and I ushered him away.
"He was miserable around the place in the weeks leading up to that and I knew something was up because Yorkie's always smiling and was the life and soul of the dressing room. I'd lost him way back. Maybe Bozzy had something to do with it because Yorke and Bozzy were big mates. He was probably chewing in his ear.
"After our chat I just thought I can't have a s*** Dwight Yorke for 37 more matches, a player who doesn't want to be a part of what we're trying to achieve. He'd have made the dressing room rotten. After our chat he really got to me as well. I just had to get him away."
Gregory still has United's £10 million faxed offer for Yorke at his home. "I had gone on record as saying that Dwight would not be available unless £16 million were offered," Gregory penned in his autobiography, The Boss.
"I meant it. That's what Newcastle had paid for Alan Shearer and Dwight was younger and in the same class. But the resistance was weakening around me."
Gregory, meanwhile, rubber-stamped Villa's deal to sell star asset Yorke during a bite to eat and a chance meeting at TGI Friday's in Sutton Coldfield on August 19, 1998 - the day before Yorke sealed his transfer to Old Trafford. Gregory - who had asked about the availability of both Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in part-exchange - was at TGIs with long-time friend Gordon Smith when the penny finally dropped.
Reminiscing, Gregory detailed: "Two guys were in the booth next to us and one of them leaned over and said, 'It's not bad news is it?'
"'And what would you consider to be bad news?' I asked tentatively, still unsure about the feedback that would come from supporters. 'Well, Yorke staying of course,' he said.
"That was it. I took that little exchange as a highly symbolic moment. It was like this guy, picked at random, was telling me what the Villa fans wanted. I don't know his name and I doubt he ever realised the role he played in that night's events. But sod it, I thought; let's stop messing about and let the bugger go. Who are you trying to kid? He's finished with us anyway. Let's do the deal."
The deal was done. Villa agreed their club-record £12.6 million fee and Yorke was a United player. "We had a supporters AGM that night Yorke was sold," Gregory laughed.
"It was in the Holte Suite which only holds 800. I think 1400 were packed in there and Doug was getting pelters left, right and centre about selling Yorke. I stood up and defended Doug because, credit to him, he left the final decision down to me and I wanted to get Yorkie out."
It was quite ironic then that after 18 games of the new season it was Villa who were top of the Premier League table at Christmas and five points ahead of third-placed United.
"I remember playing Riccy Scimeca up front in the game after Yorke left," Gregory said. "We beat Boro 3-1. We won eight and drew four games and I remember grabbing a photographer after we beat Southampton 4-1 away telling him to take a photo of us all. I wanted it as a keep-sake because we'd just broken a club record for being 12 unbeaten.
"I think that record still stands. The bloody snapper sold the photo to the newspapers and I came in for a bit of stick. But, with Yorke, we had all moved on. I signed Dion Dublin, Paul Merson and built a really strong team."
As for Yorke, he'd win the treble in his first season at United and scored an incredible 29 goals from 51 games. Yorke, who turns 50 this year, recently spoke about how his move to United came about during an hour-long discussion with The Villa Talks Podcast.
"It was just prompted from my performances, really," he said, knowing he had scored 61 goals in 131 appearances in the run-up to his move to United. "I was performing for Villa on a consistent basis. I was their top man, the top scorer, scoring frequently and creating goals and, when you do that, you draw interest from the so-called bigger clubs. What I've done is prompt the likes of Manchester United and others to say, 'Oh, there might be a possibility of this guy joining'.
"Once the rumours started and, as a player, you've got agents. People are starting to ask the questions, the rumours are starting to fly around. My time at Aston Villa, nobody could take away. I gave nearly 10 years to that football club and every moment I loved. I loved the fans, my connection with the fans. I loved playing for the football club and enjoyed that.
"But it came to a point in my time where I could have stayed at Villa and be the main man and win a competition occasionally and be treated like royalty like I had been; or, realise as a player at 26 years of age you've only got a certain amount of time to cash in if you're going to be remembered as a top striker.
"The Villa fans out there who said I left the football club (in a bad place). I didn't leave the football club in any bad feeling. I just wanted to extend myself as a player to play against the best in Europe. Although, the late chairman Doug Ellis offered me far more money than what Manchester United offered me to stay at the club. It wasn't about the club, the players; it was just that I needed to challenge myself in an individual point of view.
"When United came in and Sir Alex says, 'Come and play for us'... They are the best club in the country; they're winning Premier Leagues; competing in the Champions League. As a player that's the level you want to get at. Unfortunately, in my 10 years at Villa that never really happened. I had a very difficult decision to either stay at Villa and get a bigger pay packet or...
"But it wasn't about the money. It was about the challenge of testing yourself against the best across Europe. When Man United came in it was kind of a no-brainer in many respects and, obviously, everyone seen what happened when I joined the club."
On his relationship with Gregory, claims of him not trying at Everton before his move and Gregory's infamous 'if I had a gun I'd have shot him' comments, Yorke added: "Listen, I was in a good place. I was very comfortable because football and Villa was all I knew coming into England. Villa's always been there; I've never abandoned Villa or refused or been in trouble with Aston Villa. I just wanted to play football.
"For 10 years, the rapport I had with the fans and what was expected of me as a player... I think every time I put on the shirt I gave it everything for the Villa fans. To be signalled out after the Everton game, I mean, OK things were on my mind but it doesn't mean I didn't try. We just didn't play well on the day and, because I was at the centre of attention, it seems like it was pointed towards me.
"I mean, John Gregory and I had a very good relationship. Before John Gregory became the manager after Brian Little left, I had an unbelievable relationship with John Gregory. He was the one I used to take with a bag of balls and say, 'Come, let's go' and do these extras. He'd fizz balls into me to test my touch. We had a good rapport. We were close. Gregors and I were close. Leaving I can understand him being upset because he was losing arguably his best player at the time. I get that.
"The gun thing was just a no-nonsense kind of thing. I don't think he ever meant that. The media played that up and it spun out of proportion. I never took offence to that and I understood his disappointment in me. But, from my point of view, I felt that I was making the right move at the right time. It just felt right.
"It was a big decision because, for 10 years, Villa were by my side and gave me the platform. I knew nothing outside of Aston Villa. When people say I turned my back on Aston Villa I never did. I gave 10 years of my playing career for a club that gave me the platform to play. I had a good rapport with the fans, I was idolised by them and I hope I gave them something back and, even to this day, I still speak to them and they praise me for my time at Aston Villa and what I did.
"I hope that's the case. You just look at the amount of players that come and go at that football club now but, certainly, when I was playing I was an entertainer. I see myself as an entertainer and, hopefully, I did that for the Villa fans."
Gregory, meanwhile, says there's no hard feelings more than two decades on and bumped into his former striker out in India.
"I actually met Dwight when I was managing at Chennai a couple of years ago," he said.
"He was with Wes Brown. The pair of them were Manchester United ambassadors and it was really good to see him again. A lot of water's passed under the bridge. I loved him when I had him but it was Brian (Little) who should get all of the praise. Yorke blossomed under Brian. He took him under his wing. I just wanted to build my team around him which, unfortunately, I wasn't able to do."
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By Valhmor Camilleri (Times of Malta)
Dwight Yorke said that there is still a lot of work to be done to eradicate racism from society after the former Manchester United striker was named as an ambassador for the national strategy against racism that was launched by the Maltese government on Thursday.
The former Trinidad and Tobago international was the special guest during the event launching held at the National Stadium and said that he is fully behind the authorities drive to fight racism but warned that there is still a lot of steps to be taken if we are to educate society and wipe away this kind of discrimination.
“This is a fantastic initiative and I am so proud to be part of it,” Yorke, a key member in the 1999 treble-winning Manchester United side, told the Times of Malta.
“As global ambassador of Manchester United, I am really happy to be visiting a country like Malta that is stepping up its fight against racism. My message is quite clear that nobody should ever judge someone by the colour of their skin and Manchester United have always been against any form of discrimination.
“I am glad that the Maltese government is really taking it head on and we are here to not just embrace it and but also to make sure that we play our part from the sporting aspect and look forward to educating people about it as education is a key part to going forward.”
Yorke is coming from a long career in English football where he reached his star status with Manchester United but also had a very fruitful spell with Aston Villa.
In recent months, there has been a strong campaign against racism with Premier League players taking a knee before match kick-offs as well staging a social media boycott to increase awareness.
Still, Yorke said that although these are all positive initiatives, more steps need to be taken.
“There is never enough initiatives to fight racism,” Yorke said.
“The Black Live Matters movement gave a positive momentum and was followed by the Take a Knee which was nice to see players supporting it. But while these are positives steps more has to be done.
“If you look at the racial discrimination that goes on in social media more drastic measures need to be taken. In my opinion, not enough has been done yet.
“There have been steps in the right direction but we need to do more.”
Yorke was in Malta on Wednesday where he visited the English side’s Maltese supporters club in Ħamrun to watch Manchester United’s dramatic win against Villarreal that was decided by an injury-time winner from Cristiano Ronaldo.
“The most important thing was that we got the result we wanted,” Yorke said.
“We were coming from a couple of not-so-good results in previous games and it was a game that we needed to win to get the momentum back after starting the season so well. Added to that, playing at Old Trafford it was a game that we needed to win.
“Scoring in the last minute of the game defines what United is all about and the goal was scored by somebody who has been the fabric of club for so long and he gives us that winning mentality.
“I’m sure that Manchester United fans would have liked to see the team win easier but it’s a big result and will help us to move forward in the Champions League and for the rest of the season.”
Yorke said that Manchester United have improved a lot since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over the role of manager but warned his former team-mate that with the arrival of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho he needs to start to deliver trophies.
“Ole is the club manager and unfortunately there are a lot of people who are a bit envious of his position as manager when saying that he should not be in that position for whatever reason,” the former Trinidad and Tobago forward said.
“I think we need to get away from that and give the guy the respect he deserves. He is the current manager of the club and we should judge him once his reign at the club is over.
“It’s too early to discuss if he is good enough. Manchester United have assembled a very strong squad and I feel that at some point he needs to win something.
“This season he needs to win something as at the end of the day for what he has done and his identity at the club he will still be judged based on his success.
“Ole knows all about where he stands and he is aware that he needs to deliver at some point in time. I believe that we have a squad to win the Premier League and it’s up to Ole to make it happen.”
Post by: Tallman on October 23, 2021, 03:45:55 PM
by Mark Froggatt (manutd.com)
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has spoken passionately about Black History Month and the need for all football fans to celebrate those who are helping to create a better future.
The Trinidad & Tobago icon has a unique story to tell, after moving to England in 1989 and becoming a Premier League star with Aston Villa before making history as a Treble winner at Old Trafford. That journey was not without its challenges, however, as Yorke explains in our hard-hitting Q&A.
Dwight also discusses the scourge of racism on social media in the modern game, how players like Marcus Rashford are paving the way for generations to come, and the importance of our All Red All Equal campaign.
We hope you enjoy the interview, on a weekend when United and the Premier League will be working together to promote the national ‘No Room for Racism’ campaign.
In your eyes, Dwight, how important is Black History Month in both society and football?
“Well, it is very important. I think what you have got to conclude is there's a reason why it is called Black History Month, because of what happened in the past. You can’t turn your nose up at what black history represents and, often enough, you listen to the young players and they understand a little bit more about what the previous ancestors had to go through, for us to get to the level we are to this day. It has not been easy and, for me, that is very important, not just for me but also the other black players that are involved in the game. Where the game is today, we should be very grateful for the generation before us and the generation before that, so the players today could get a much easier path to achieving their goals in a more equal and just respect.”
Role models are so important for inspiring the next generation, so can you tell us who yours were when growing up in Trinidad and Tobago?
“I looked at John Barnes because of the Caribbean heritage that he has, and he was somebody that I looked up to when I came into the country at first. And I think that is important when you can identify somebody who has your background and representation. You can relate to that person and that is why we continue to fight for equality. I think that is important, when you see somebody in those positions, it does inspire you to achieve that and that's exactly what happened for me with John Barnes.”
How would you describe the impact that you and your friend Brian Lara had on both sport and society throughout your legendary careers?
“I think it is great. We are two young men from a very small country of Trinidad and Tobago, trying to live the dream and being not quite sure how we were going to get there. I know West Indies cricket has certainly been in a more advanced stage in terms of what the West Indies did over the years, in the 1970s and 1980s, being the no.1 team in the world, travelling to England and Australia, and dominating those eras. So cricket had a part but it was still very difficult, so Brian Lara coming through from our country and doing what he did over the years really installed the future of the West Indies cricket, and gave the younger players the hope to follow in his footsteps. Where I am concerned, it is pretty much the same but slightly different, because nobody from the Caribbean has gone out to England or Europe and made it to a level that I managed to achieve over the years, so that in itself is a story. We know how football is the most global sport in the world and kids coming from lesser backgrounds, including myself, have an opportunity to open the gates. It is much more transparent to get to this level now.”
You moved to England in 1989 after Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor discovered you in the West Indies: how challenging was that move for a young Caribbean athlete?
“Well it was huge. Just think for a moment, a young boy leaves the Caribbean shores for somebody 5,000 miles away, on his own, with no members of his family, living here in England, having to adjust to the weather, the food, the culture, the people, pretty much turning up with no clothes, [because] we didn't have winter clothes at home. So it was very challenging and I was very isolated, but self-motivated at the same time, knowing it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to make a difference, not just for myself and my family, but for the younger generation ahead. I was prepared to go all-out and move all mountains to get there. The challenge was very, very difficult but I was determined to do that and the rest is pretty much history.”
What was it like for a black player during the 1990s when you became a Premier League star?
“Challenging. I have been around a long time in many respects and having people like Cyrille Regis, Tony Daley, John Fashanu, some of the legendary names in the game and having played under these guys, and seeing the challenges they spoke about, and what they had to go through, I was still very much on a learning curve. They had experienced it before and I hadn't seen it. When you speak to these guys, you can tell why black history is very important, so you can learn about the challenges previous players went through. So I was around very experienced people who had witnessed racism and the challenges of being a black player, and having to make it at the top, having what it takes and how to stay motivated. So for me I was very lucky at that time. I had people ahead of me who were very instrumental and made sure I walked the right path.”
Racism is still a problem in certain stadiums and we also see it on social media. How would you have reacted to some of the disgraceful abuse that some of our young stars get?
“First, it is unacceptable but unfortunately we are in the 21st century where social media plays a huge part in bringing out these people who hide behind a platform to have a go at the black players. I want to say football has made a great deal of progress over the years, compared to the last decade or two, but unfortunately we have still got racism on social media and it is very challenging. I can see that, but nevertheless there should be stiffer sanctions on these individuals to make sure we eradicate them from our sport and society.”
What can you say about somebody like Marcus Rashford, who is setting an incredible example as a young black athlete both on and off the pitch?
“I think that is important. It is no good that we are talking about it and not setting an example. What Rashford has done is to set an example on and off the pitch. He is a shining example for everyone and he is what we call the future of the black society, in terms of representation. He has got the platform, playing for the biggest football club and representing England, doing his charity work at the same time. It is incredible work and he should be acknowledged for what he has done. And I hope he continues in the same vein and performing at such a high, consistent level. My hat is off to him and hopefully he continues the good work.”
You have spoken out in recent years about the lack of black coaches and managers within English football, which appears to be a problem. How does football tackle that issue?
“Again, we talk about the divide in football, the inequality and injustice, I don't think anyone could argue the point why black players and black managers have not been given the chance. The evidence is there for everyone to see. We have spoken about it in great depth but we still haven't seen the transparency that we would like to see, in terms of the black managers getting an opportunity to manage at a very high level. The Premier League is an example, although we have just seen Patrick Vieira being given that role at Crystal Palace. But you look throughout the rest of the world in football, there aren't any black managers at any high level and that has to be addressed. That is a problem. We talked about people being in these positions, I talked about John Barnes and how I was able to identify with him, it is the same when it comes to football management. Managers should be given an equal opportunity, provided you have got your communications and you can do the job at such a level. That is something that needs to be seriously addressed.”
Finally, the club’s All Red All Equal campaign encourages supporters to report all racist abuse that they see on social media, which is an important message to spread, right?
“Well, All Red All Equal is a very powerful statement because that is telling every individual out there that we are all equal. It doesn't matter what colour you are and United has always been the benchmark of setting an example. It is a powerful statement and one that everyone should represent. You should not be judged by the colour of your skin, that is the message of All Red All Equal, and I am glad to be a part of it as well.”
Post by: Tallman on February 01, 2022, 02:46:26 PM
By Alex Zaia (sen.com.au)
Manchester United legend and former Sydney FC star Dwight Yorke says he “would love” to manage an A-League club.
Yorke was asked on 1170 SEN Drive whether he would be interested in managing the Western Sydney Wanderers, who could be on the market for a new coach for next season.
The Wanderers sacked Carl Robinson and replaced him with Mark Rudan for the rest of the 2021/2022 season.
“I have to say I’m obviously flattered that the fact I’ve been asked about taking a high-profile job in Australia,” Yorke said.
“Everyone knows that I’m trying to get into management, I’ve completed my coaching badges, I’ve got all the qualifications.
“There’s a reason why I’ve done that, I’ve studied the art of management, I’ve spoken to various managers, been to a lot of seminars.
“The answer to your question is yes. I’m looking to try and get into management and Australia is a place I know extremely well.
“I have good fond memories of the place and I would love to have an opportunity to manage in the A-League, without a doubt.”
Yorke, who currently resides in Dubai, is willing to make sacrifices to get his start in management.
“Football is really where I want to be, I think I’ve made that very clear now,” the former Aston Villa striker and Trinidad and Tobago captain said.
“There are sacrifices that you have to make and if you want to be a coach you have to sacrifice these other jobs that I’ve got.
“I’ve got to go to my bosses to get permission of course, I’m sure they won’t disapprove of what I’m trying to do, but football is in my blood, it’s what I know, and I feel management is even more so now.
“I feel like I’m more prepared.”
Yorke spent one season at Sydney FC, captaining the club to a maiden A-League title in the competition’s inaugural season in 2005/2006.
The 50-year-old also won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a Champions League with Manchester United plus a League Cup with Villa.
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Post by: Tallman on April 22, 2022, 03:44:45 PM
By Dave Lewis (ftbl.com.au)
Dwight Yorke has emerged as an early contender to bring the pizzazz back to stricken Perth Glory by taking the coaching reins next season.
The Manchester United and Sydney FC great is coincidentally in advanced discussions to take charge of the A-League All Stars for their extravaganza against Spanish iconoclasts Barcelona in Sydney month.
Perth eye Yorke as a saviour
Dwight Yorke is in consideration for the Perth Glory job as the struggling clubs looks for a new head coach.
The Manchester United and Sydney FC legend has long cherished the ambition of coaching in the A-League.
Yorke is already in line to take charge of the A-League All Stars in their glamour match against Barcelona on May 25 in Sydney.
And the prospect of the ex-Premier League maestro piggybacking off that glamour gig to spearhead a Glory rebuild is a distinct possibility in what would be the 50-year-old’s first foray into the coaching realm.
Yorke will be awarded his hard-earned FIFA Pro Licence in June after two years of study and graft, and would relish returning to the A-League - which he lit up as a player back in 2005 when he skippered the Sky Blues to the inaugural title.
The once swashbuckling striker was in Melbourne earlier this month as a Red Devils ambassador promoting July’s clash between United and Melbourne Victory (July 15) and Crystal Palace (July 19).
But the bigger picture for Dubai-based Yorke are his own coaching ambitions.
“I can’t comment on Perth because it’s not something I know about but I made it obvious when I was in Australia that my coaching qualification is all but done and I’m ready to make that transition into management,” Yorke told FTBL.
“I’m open to offers and seeing what’s out there and Australia is a place I’m very familiar with and everybody knows how things went for me as a player in the A-League, and my affiliation with the competition.
“I’m open to seeing what’s on the table. It would be an amazing journey to come back to Australia as a coach.
“I’ve made it clear to everybody that I’ve done all the studies and ticked all the boxes to become a coach.
“I feel like I’m now in a good place to go on that journey and I want to get into it as soon as possible.”
It’s understood that with rock bottom Glory in a state of flux following the sacking Richard Garcia and the ongoing struggles under caretaker Ruben Zadkovich, Yorke’s name has been mentioned internally as a potential elixir to the pain.
Businessman Kenny Keogh - brother of veteran Glory striker Andy - is believed to have taken a stake in the club alongside long-time owner Tony Sage, and Yorke hopes they are prepared to take a gamble on him.
“For me, it’s all about the right opportunity presenting itself. My history with the A-League is there for all to see and it would be amazing if something did pop up," added Yorke.
“It’s certainly not something I would turn my nose up at.”
Yorke declined to comment on the talks between himself and the Australian Professional Leagues over the May 25 visit of Barcelona to a packed Stadium Australia.
However if he does take the baton it could be a turbo boost to his A-League Men ambitions.
Glory CEO Tony Pignata said there had been no official talks with Yorke, as yet, but that there had been "quite a few applicants".
"I'm not going to name who has applied but we will start the process of identifying a new coach after our season has finished," he said.
"We know we have to rebuild - it's been a tough year. We'll just finish off the best we can and look to next season."
Post by: Tallman on April 28, 2022, 07:13:40 AM
By Joey Lynch (ESPN Australia)
Newly christened A-League All-Stars coach Dwight Yorke will commence his preparations for a one-off fixture against Barcelona at Manchester United's training ground, with hopes that the role will open the door to full-time opportunities in management.
Yorke, who won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and a Champions League with United and later in his career served as Sydney FC's inaugural marquee, was named on Wednesday as the coach of the A-League All-Stars side that clash with Barca in Sydney on May 25, days before the A-League Men Grand Final.
Recently completing his UEFA Pro Licence, Yorke has made no secret of his desire to move into management, previously applying to take over at Aston Villa, with whom he scored 97 goals across 284 appearances between 1989 and 1998, on at least three separate occasions.
The A-League All-Stars, however, is the 50-year-old's first official appointment at any level, and Yorke is hopeful that the game will provide him with the platform to demonstrate that he is ready for a full-time position.
"In terms of a particular club, I don't think you can insist 'I want to be here or there', it doesn't work that way," he told ESPN.
"I'm announcing to the world -- with the [APL] and Danny [Townsend, the APL's Managing Director] giving me that opportunity -- that I'm finally qualified and ready for a leading role.
"I think that will make some headlines. And then if there is an opportunity that does present itself then I have to look at it."
Recent reports have linked Yorke with the vacant Perth Glory role, but Yorke told ESPN he was not looking past his present task of moulding a group of A-League men players into an outfit that could challenge Barca.
"There is no particular path into management [following the game]," he said.
"This was a great opportunity to be selected above others... even if it's only for a short period of time. But it's still a move into management and it's a positive one that I embrace.
"I want to really just concentrate in the next month of trying to best prepare this team, to make sure that the paying public that is going to be there on the day come and get something worthwhile against this exciting Barcelona team."
Based in Dubai, Yorke will commence his preparations for Barca by returning to his old stomping grounds in Manchester for a 10-day period. There, he said he plans to observe, share ideas, and take inspiration that he can bring to the A-League All-Stars.
"I will be particularly working with Woody [Neil Wood], who is the U23 coach. Then I will probably venture over to the first team, watch them, make some notes, and have some observations," he said.
"Ultimately I will have my own ideas as to what I will try to implement when I get to Australia. But the whole process is to start the preparations, start getting your ideas intact, getting some of the planning sessions and the stuff that I want to do."
Nonetheless, born from a long playing career that also featured stints at Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, and Sunderland, Yorke has a significant Rolodex of guidance and advice to call on beyond Carrington.
"Being able to talk to my ex-teammate Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer], watching sessions and that kind of stuff," Yorke said when asked about the advice he had tapped into.
"Gareth Southgate, who I played with as my captain for Aston Villa, I've been able to reach out to him and see how things are processed with him being England's coach.
"As recently as maybe two-and-half-months ago I went to Qatar to watch the Arabic Cup and work as an analyst behind the scenes with Arsene Wenger and Steve McClaren.
"And of course, the boss of all bosses, Sir Alex Ferguson, to pick the phone up to interact with him, to get a recommendation from him. I've picked his brain a little bit from a coaching perspective.
"All those things will hopefully put me in good stead moving forward."
Post by: Tallman on May 03, 2022, 07:42:28 PM
soccerscene.com,au
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has today congratulated Australian Professional Leagues (APL) on securing FC Barcelona to play an exhibition match against the A-League All Stars team in Sydney next month.
FCA’s mantra is to promote and strengthen the reputation of football in Australia and the reputation of Australian football on the world stage.
FCA acknowledges the appointment of Dwight Yorke as the All Stars head coach in this exhibition game, however strongly believes that the All Star team should be led by an Australian A-League or national team coach.
This will be Dwight’s first official head coaching appointment at any level, and FCA wishes him all the best with his future football management aspirations. His football pedigree and his outstanding contribution as a player with Sydney FC, at the inception of the A-League, are recognised by all.
FCA president Phil Moss, who was appointed assistant coach of the last A-League All Stars team for the 2014 match against Italian giants Juventus, said:
“Whilst FCA supports the inclusion of Dwight Yorke in the coaching staff as he launches his managerial career, the missed opportunity for an Australian coach to gain invaluable experience and exposure internationally as the Head Coach is disappointing,” Moss said.
“We understand the profile and interest having Dwight Yorke involved and what it will add to this game, and also understand the logistical issues of not knowing who the Isuzu Ute A-League final four coaches will be.
“But we are about providing opportunities for Australian coaches to grow, and show the world what we are capable of and this is a missed chance to do that.
“I was involved as the assistant in 2014 and know first-hand what a huge development opportunity that was for me and we feel there are numerous coaches with the right capabilities and experience to lead the All-Star team in the game against Barca.
“Whilst we anticipate the appointment of Australian coaches to assist Dwight, we can’t ignore the fact this would have been an ideal opportunity to promote our own Australian A-League head coaches to the football world.”
Australian football coaches deserve to be further acknowledged for their efforts in guiding their respective teams throughout the past two seasons, particularly in extremely challenging COVID circumstances. An All Stars head coach appointment would have been a fitting reward.
Previous All Stars appointments have been Ange Postecoglou (2013 v Manchester United) and Spaniard Josep Gombau (2014 v Juventus). These appointments were chosen by fans who voted.
FCA believes that A-Leagues Men and Women competitions should not only be a pathway to the global football world for players, but also our elite coaches, and we should use every opportunity to support them in their career development.
FCA also encourages the APL to consider the unique experience the All Star game would provide an Australian woman coach in one of the assistant coach roles.
Post by: Deeks on May 04, 2022, 07:20:24 AM
“But we are about providing opportunities for Australian coaches to grow, and show the world what we are capable of and this is a missed chance to do that"
I thought is only Trinis does feel that way.
Post by: asylumseeker on May 04, 2022, 10:36:43 AM
“But we are about providing opportunities for Australian coaches to grow, and show the world what we are capable of and this is a missed chance to do that"
I thought is only Trinis does feel that way.
Most of the world is protectionist, nationalistic or jingoistic. Despite those sentiments, not all of the postures are supportable, sustainable or rational. Several are reactionary and merely territorial. The only word missing from that FCA irelease is 'race'. But they know they can't go there and not come out bloodied.
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FCA also encourages the APL to consider the unique experience the All Star game would provide an Australian woman coach in one of the assistant coach roles.
However, they craftily inserted gender as a counterpoint because it is convenient to their opposition, without having to get messy.
They are playing between the lines almost as well as Barcelona itself.
Post by: Tallman on May 15, 2022, 10:00:19 AM
Australian Associated Press
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has been confirmed as the new head coach of A-League Men’s club Macarthur FC.
Yorke has signed a deal to lead the Bulls for the next two ALM seasons in what will be the ex-Trinidad and Tobago international’s first senior coaching role.
He will replace Ante Milicic, who has stepped down after two seasons as the Bulls’ foundation coach to move to Croatia for family reasons.
Yorke is no stranger to Australian football having been Sydney FC’s marquee player in the inaugural ALM season in 2005-06, as the Sky Blues went on to win the first ALM grand final.
“Having played in the inaugural A-League Men’s season I have continually followed the competition and am aware of both the footballing and fan demands in Australia,” Yorke said.
“I look forward to adding a positive contribution and improve the game at all levels, however of course my primary focus will be with the Bulls, to deliver them success and a style of football that defined me as a player.”
Yorke scored 123 goals in the English Premier League during his playing career and was part of the United team which claimed the 1999 European Champions League title.
As well as playing for the Red Devils, Yorke had stints at Aston Villa, Blackburn, Birmingham City and Sunderland.
“Dwight’s football exposure and achievements speak volumes,” Bulls chief executive Sam Krslovic said. “As a young club, the appointment of Dwight is synonymous with our evolution.”
After reaching finals in their inaugural season in 2020-21, the Bulls missed out on play-offs this season, finishing seventh on the ladder.
Yorke will also coach the A-League All Stars in a friendly against Spanish giants Barcelona at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 25 May.
Post by: Bourbon on May 16, 2022, 08:14:02 AM
Post by: Deeks on May 16, 2022, 01:50:06 PM
Post by: Sando prince on May 26, 2022, 06:47:03 PM
YORKE AND A FAN! ;D
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=436953061576077&set=a.166331351971584
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Post by: ABTrini on May 26, 2022, 08:48:53 PM
Maybe take on the challenge of TnT before you aspire elsewhere- dare to go where others have:"
Stephan Hart- Dennis Lawrence
Where others have avoided:
Stern John- Latapy
All these experts and we cyar put Humpty Dumpty aka TnT football together again?? nah sum thing wong
Why is it that we local ' star boys cyar make it coaching in TnT?
Post by: Deeks on May 27, 2022, 10:31:51 AM
Maybe take on the challenge of TnT before you aspire elsewhere- dare to go where others have:"
Stephan Hart- Dennis Lawrence
Where others have avoided:
Stern John- Latapy
All these experts and we cyar put Humpty Dumpty aka TnT football together again?? nah sum thing wong
Why is it that we local ' star boys cyar make it coaching in TnT?
I think We local star boy needed to get his coaching badge first !
Post by: Bourbon on June 01, 2022, 06:55:09 AM
Maybe take on the challenge of TnT before you aspire elsewhere- dare to go where others have:"
Stephan Hart- Dennis Lawrence
Where others have avoided:
Stern John- Latapy
All these experts and we cyar put Humpty Dumpty aka TnT football together again?? nah sum thing wong
Why is it that we local ' star boys cyar make it coaching in TnT?
I think We local star boy needed to get his coaching badge first !
If you talking about Yorke he had his badges long time just wasnt given an opportunity.
And in any case what football was really happening locally?
I want him go and dominate. On the simple principle of him not being given a chance to show what he can do before now.
Post by: Sando prince on June 03, 2022, 10:04:56 PM
The smiling assassin Dwight Yorke!
https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago/videos/308598131470520
Post by: Tallman on July 09, 2022, 12:02:45 PM
By Joe Buck (Sunderland Echo)
Yorke left Manchester United in 2002 and after subdued stints at Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, it looked like his career in England was over.
A move to Sydney FC followed in 2005, but Yorke lasted just one season there before being tempted back to England by Roy Keane.
Keane, fresh from taking over a struggling Sunderland as manager, needed reinforcements to his squad - and Yorke was someone the Republic of Ireland international knew well having spent four years at Old Trafford together.
Speaking on the Mackem Miracle documentary, Keane revealed that even though the striker had garnered a reputation as a ‘party animal’, he believed he was up for the ‘challenge’ of playing for Sunderland, even if that meant swapping a Sydney penthouse for the north east of England:
“After taking the first one or two training sessions, I kind of knew quickly that the team needed help, they needed more quality players and a stronger squad.” Keane said.
“Particularly as we know the challenges of the Championship, I identified five or six players: Yorkie, Liam Miller, Graham Kavanagh, Ross Wallace, Stan Varga and David Connolly.
“Towards the end of his career, Yorkie had a reputation as a bit of a party animal but I knew he loved the game of football and was passionate about the game.
“Okay he had other distractions and he liked a night out and all that carry on, but he was over in Sydney and he was their franchise player and I remember ringing him from the training ground.
“I’m not sure of the time difference but I rang him and it was pretty bleak [weather]. I remember looking out the window at the training ground and on a good day at Sunderland it’s pretty bleak, I think the average wind is about 80-miles-per-hour.
“So I rang him and said ‘Yorkie do you fancy coming to Sunderland?’. He says ‘are you serious?’ and I’m like ‘yeah’.
“You know he had a penthouse at Sydney harbour but I was like ‘that’ll always be there, you can always go back to that, but we have a big challenge here’.
“Like I said, I knew deep down he loved the game and fancied a challenge. I knew he would lighten the mood, the players loved him, the staff loved him.
“He would come in on a morning and always looked happy, I knew he would be a big help and the players loved him.”
From taking charge with the side rooted to the bottom of the table, Keane oversaw a remarkable turnaround in fortunes that culminated with his side lifting the Championship trophy.
It was a wonderful achievement by the Black Cats, made even more impressive by the fact this was Keane’s first job in management having retired from the game less than three months previous.
However, Keane was eager to place credit for their transformation onto his players:
“I think I knew all the players that came in. I had experience working with them before as players at club level or international level. They came in and made my job a lot easier I can tell you.”
Post by: Tallman on July 14, 2022, 12:43:17 PM
By Adam Marshal (manutd.com)
Dwight Yorke is enthusiastic about his first managerial job, as head coach of Australian side Macarthur FC, and keen to take this big next step in his career.
The ex-Trinidad & Tobago international, who was top scorer when Manchester United won the Treble in 1998/99, is perfectly placed to discuss United's time Down Under as part of Tour 2022, and the upcoming game with A-League team Melbourne Victory, in addition to his own ambitions as he taps into the knowledge of the likes of Gareth Southgate, Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Check out our full Q&A with the former Reds striker...
Dwight, the first question is an obvious one: how are you finding life with Macarthur FC?
"Great. I mean it's something that I very much expressed, of being where I wanted to be. I was having to go back and dot some i's and cross some t's in between, I finally got over the line in terms of getting my first job. So first, to begin with, I'm very pleased and privileged to be given such a great opportunity to fulfil my dream, from a player now to transition into a head-coach position. I've been working towards it and I'm very excited. I liked the project and met with the owners and everyone and it's something very exciting for me. Australia is also a place I know extremely well."
We know how much effort you put into the coaching badges and how patient you have had to be. Did the work at United help you out in this respect?
"Massively. I'm indebted to Manchester United for all those years and having the privilege of being one of the global ambassadors and having access to the football club, people like Woody [former coach Neil Wood] with the Under-23s, [head of Academy] Nick Cox and [football director] John Murtough. Those people have always been very welcoming and make me feel part of the club. So that was enormous in me getting over the line and getting my coaching badges. I'll always be grateful to United, it's a different level. When we speak about Manchester United, it's a really special club and I am very lucky to be part of it."
We're looking forward to seeing how your team plays - you always had style and flair so is that something you'll be keen to replicate as a coach?
"I don't think any coach, in all the interviews I've seen over 20+ years when I've been a player or an analyst working in TV and stuff, I've never seen a manager come out and say they are playing defensive football. I'm not going to be the first - of course everyone wants to see a very attractive style of football in the way we play and, for me, it's something I'd like to obviously add to the playing philosophy. But it doesn't always guarantee success. It's all down to the type of players I'm working with and certainly getting them to believe in what I'm trying to do. If I can do that, it could be pretty much the biggest challenge of it all, if the players buy into the process of how I want them to particularly play."
Is it important to have good people around you? Russell Latapy is coming in to assist you and are you able to contact people from United on the other end of a telephone for support and advice?
"Absolutely. Well, the course I just finished tells you to surround yourself with good people. Have people around you who are positive that you can trust. It's no secret Russell and I go back a number of years and he's one of my closest friends. He's a person who is knowledgeable in the game and also played at the top level in Portugal, Scotland and he even had a little spell in England. He's been an international manager so his profile really fits what I'm looking at. He's a fully qualified coach and I know people say he's my best friend but he's a football man through and through as well. I'm delighted to have him next to me to bring enormous experience, as well as his technical brains. From my playing days, Russell is one of the best, if not the best, player I played alongside. To have him next to me certainly gives me that comfort, and his guidance will be essential for me. I'm also very lucky to have been in the company of Gareth Southgate and Pep Guardiola in the last weeks or so. I spent some time with him playing golf and managed to tap into his brains. Also having the big boss there, Sir Alex [Ferguson]. I can always pick up the phone if I need a piece of advice or two. I'm very lucky I've got people I'm surrounded with who have that kind of knowledge in the game and expertise. There is also somebody who I consider to be my mentor in coaching, Neil Bailey, another part of the fabric of the Manchester United family. To have those people surrounding me, I think it means I'm in a really good position. I've been preparing for this and feel like I'm ready and prepared as well as I could. But it's easy when you're on the outside, now I'm on the inside and will see what the challenge is that lies ahead."
That is some accolade to say Russell is the best player you played with because the competition is pretty intense..!
"Yes, it's just how it is. With me, I say it how it is and try to be honest with my words. Russell is, for me, from a tactical point of view, one of the best players in world football that I played alongside. Maybe he came from my country so did not get the sort of recognition he deserves. Everyone who knows him knows what he brings to the table. I'm delighted to have him with me as a partner."
You played in the inaugural A-League - do you think the standard of it is better than it was back then?
"To be honest, when I went, it was new and obviously the opening of the A-League. There was a lot of hype surrounding it. We managed to fulfil that and go on to win that A-League in itself and I was the Player of the Year and all of that. I was very lucky to get that. I left there and know they have tried to bring in other marquee players in the past, but things haven't quite materialised like probably they imagined they would. Of course, we've had the pandemic happening and there was really a decline in sports in terms of nobody was allowed into the country. Just recently, they've opened up again so football took a downward spiral for a few years but they are looking to try to bring it back up to the level, not where it's in the top four leagues in the world, but getting football recognised in the country, maybe pretty much to the level of MLS in terms of what they are doing in America right now."
How vital was it that Australia qualified for the World Cup because that is going to be huge for the country?
"Yeah, I think that was crucial for us. It's important, not just for the A-League but Australian football needed to qualify. They'd gone down a very difficult route but somehow managed to get their noses ahead and qualify so it's a good time for football in Australia. The challenge is if we can get it onto the front page and back page of the newspapers. The other sports - cricket, rugby and Aussie rules - are getting big headlines so it's important the Socceroos, as they call themselves, do well in the World Cup and get the hype. With myself and maybe one or two marquee players coming down there this season, it should shine the spotlight on the A-League a little bit more and get the recognition that part of the world deserves. I'm not trying to say it will take over other sports on the back page but it should be justified as football is the people's sport, the biggest sport in the world, and it's important it gets the recognition it deserves in Australia as well."
I'm sure it will be front-page news when United are in town to play Melbourne Victory, first of all, so what sort of challenge will they provide? Will it be competitive?
"Well, it will be. They don't get to see the likes of the Premier League coming into town being so far away in Australia and Manchester United are a huge draw, wherever they go. The players have maybe a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play against a talented United team. So I expect a very competitive game. The players will be up for it, the crowd will come out. The Premier League is huge, even in Australia, and these fans have the opportunity to see the players close up so I don't think they will miss that. Melbourne is really a sports city, people love their sports there, and if Manchester United come into town, you can guarantee it'll be popular."
You know all about tours Down Under after the one in 1999 - when Sir Alex Ferguson wasn't on the trip...
"It was great. I'm sure the manager heard all the stories. We were on such a high, coming back off the Treble-winning year, the most historical moment in Manchester history, with what we achieved. To come off that, it was a great experience there. People who have been to Australia will know it has a way of leaving a certain image on you when you visit the country. They are real sports enthusiasts and it was a great experience. If you ask anybody who travelled in 1999, they will tell you it was a fantastic trip and fantastic experience."
Steve McClaren took charge then and it's funny how things work out that he's now back at the club working as one of Erik ten Hag's assistants...
"I always remember Steve came in and really embraced the challenge of being one of the major coaches at United. He let training flow and was very clever with that. He's a very experienced manager who has been around the block at all levels. He's gone out of the country and trained and done coaching in Holland as well. He knows the club very well and I'm not surprised he is back there at the moment."
Do you feel it was a clever appointment by Erik, to get somebody who knows the club so well?
"Yeah, sure. You could see Erik thought about it and knows Steve. On the flipside, Steve was his boss and now Erik is the boss so it will be interesting to see how that works. Steve has the knowledge of Manchester United. I've spent some time there recently and Steve will want to get the culture back - we know things were not quite where they used to be, largely because the results on the pitch did not help matters. Hopefully, with Steve's experience and Erik's new ideas and philosophy, they can get the team back to where they belong."
You speak to a lot of people at United - do you sense it's time for a clean slate now under the new manager?
"I think there has to be a clean slate. Let's just be frank about it, United were not in a good place in terms of results on the pitch and finished too far behind Manchester City. So we need to get back and I think, if I was a new manager in Erik ten Hag's position, I would want to make a clean slate and hope the players would acknowledge that. Certainly, the club was not where it was supposed to be and so I would think that would be part of his address to the team. I would think the players have come back hungry enough to try to rectify what has gone on at the football club. The challenge is a big one but hopefully they can at least close the gap."
It feels an exciting time to be part of everything going on in Australia, how much are you looking forward to it?
"Sydney is one of the best cities in the world. It's got a bit of everything and is a multicultural society. I'm certainly excited to be back in football as well, it's something I am very passionate about, and was vocal about as well, to have that opportunity. Like I've said, I went back and dotted the i's and crossed the t's and got my qualifications. I'm ready to come in and am quite confident to show what I can do. I am very lucky to be surrounded by good people. It stands me in good stead. It's a very exciting time for me. Watch out! Dwight Yorke is back! Hopefully I can produce some of the things I feel like I am capable of doing and getting the team playing some good football but, most importantly, winning football matches on a regular basis."
Post by: Tallman on August 28, 2022, 07:58:05 PM
Brendan Brumby (The Roar)
The Bulls have every intention of winning the Australia Cup, and they probably will.
Think of it as an early birthday present for their coach, Dwight Yorke. Drawing on half a century worth of experience, Yorke’s carefree attitude masks a stoic persona.
In May, during the A-Leagues All Stars match, Yorke charmed the sideline reporters, flashing his carefree persona. Yet on closer inspection, his eyes were locked on the FC Barcelona game.
Eventually losing 2-3, Yorke’s brave boys almost caused an upset. Teen sensation Garang Kuol toyed with Barcelona’s defence, proving that the Central Coast Mariner’s would have another prolific season under Nick Montgomery.
Yorke was born in Tobago, miles away from Campbelltown. Raised in tropical Canaan, the area was a close-knit village.
Similarly, southwest Sydney provides a desirable destination, providing you explore the neighbouring suburbs, including Camden, Menangle and Picton. It’s paradise, and in some greenbelt locations, untouched. Perfect for a new football coach to unwind and relax.
Long ago, Campbelltown’s surrounding areas once comprised of lush pastures, ideal for grazing cattle, including six bovines that escaped Sydney Cove in 1788. Some older residents to this day still affectionately call the region Cow Pastures.
Currently, many of these former colonial land grants remain within the one family; some tracing their lineage back to the tall ships, arriving from England.
In short, it’s a traditional town. A place where soccer, under former Bulls coach Ante Milicic, seemed like a cautious brand of paint-by-numbers sport.
Well, Yorke’s arrived just in time to challenge the status quo. His current results are imposing, thrusting his team within touching distance of silverware.
Entering the Round of 32, Macarthur thrashed Magpies Crusaders 6-0. In their next game, they convincingly beat Modbury Jets 4-0, keeping another clean sheet. Ten goals in two matches.
Apart from the double digits, Macathur played a heavy possession-based game, averaging 63 per cent between the above losing sides.
On the 31st of August, Yorke’s men compete against Wellington Phoenix in the quarter-finals. During their last Australia Cup encounter, the New Zealand contingency scraped through against Melbourne City, only registering four shots on target.
Call it pure luck, but Ufuk Talay was singing that day, having toppled the A-League premiers in style, and with only 35 per cent ball possession. Was it a fluke or masterstroke by the Wellington manager? The former.
Anyway, all will be decided soon. With the glorious rattling of cowbells, no other team but Macarthur will be able to think strait. Intimidation at its finest.
Post by: Tallman on September 13, 2022, 08:56:25 AM
By Justin Chadwick (Australian Associated Press)
He's just two wins away from his first trophy as a head coach, but former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke doesn't want Macarthur's journey to title success to be about him.
Yorke was appointed Macarthur's coach in May and has already led the club to the semi-finals of the Australia Cup.
If the Bulls beat Victorian NPL outfit Oakleigh Cannons at Jack Edwards Reserve in Melbourne on Wednesday evening, they will secure a spot in the final against Sydney United.
Yorke won plenty of titles as a player, including the treble at Manchester United in 1999.
The Australia Cup crown might pale in comparison to that triumph, but it would represent the perfect start to Yorke's coaching career.
However, the 50-year-old, who brought a bang to the A-League when he played for Sydney FC in 2005/06, doesn't want the focus to be on him.
"This is not just about me," Yorke said.
"I've been very lucky to be given a chance to be the manager of this football club.
"I want to embrace it as the manager, but I'm very lucky I've got a great group of players and backroom staff. It's really made my transition easy.
"There's still a lot of hard work here to be done, we are focused on trying to establish this club, and the only way you're going to do that is by winning things and raising the standard and the mentality in and around the place."
Macarthur will start as heavy favourites on Wednesday night against their semi-professional opponents.
But Sydney United's 3-2 semi-final win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday and Oakleigh's 2-1 quarter-final win over Sydney FC earlier in the tournament proved how often upsets can occur in this competition.
"You see the beauty of the Cup, where you see the underdogs in the game really surprise the team who on paper is supposed to win the game," Yorke told reporters.
"The players have all watched it and observed what it s going on, and realise if we don't go there with the right mentality and the right approach ... you're never going to win.
"Those games we saw with Oakleigh and Sydney and Brisbane Roar and Sydney United, it's a stark reminder of the difficulties (we could have) if we don't prepare correctly for it."
Post by: Sando prince on October 02, 2022, 08:54:37 AM
WELL DONE HEAD COACH YORKE! :beermug:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=468592691962997&set=a.450132360475697
Post by: Tallman on October 02, 2022, 08:10:05 PM
By Tom Smithies (keepup.com.au)
The morning after his A-Leagues All Stars team had narrowly lost to Barcelona in May, a tired Dwight Yorke drove to Fairfield in Sydney’s south-west with a plan to rebuild a football club.
Yorke had only been appointed by Macarthur FC a matter of days before, to his first senior head coaching role, and had been focused purely on the All-Stars until that point. But as he drove from a hotel near Accor Stadium, the former Manchester United star began to plan the quickest way to have maximum shock value on day one with his new squad.
“The first thing that I needed to do was, when the players arrived for the first day of (pre-season) training, they felt they were coming into something new and exciting rather than the old image of what they had before,” Yorke tells KEEPUP now. “So that was my first plan – that their first impression was of change around the place.”
With serendipitous timing, dressing rooms and facilities under the grandstand at Fairfield Showground, where the club has trained since its inception two years before, had been renovated as part of a $7m upgrade negotiated with Fairfield Council, 100m from the club’s base last year.
Immediately Yorke saw the chance to have his players walk into a new set-up on the first day of pre-season: new ice baths were installed in the dressing room, while the smell of breakfast would be in the air, thanks to the appointment of a new club chef. Lunch would also be provided, and the players would be expected to attend both meals every day.
The psychology was fairly rudimentary; the more the players felt a change in surroundings, the more receptive they would be to implementing Yorke’s brand of football. They would also be engaged for longer in their place of work, and better able to deal with the physical demands he was going to make of them in preparation for the new season.
“Triple sessions some days!” says defender Tomi Uzkok with perhaps a little too much relish – “two on the pitch and one in the gym.
“But we knew it was going to be different from day one. It was kind of like a whole new fresh start altogether. New training facility, new change rooms, full time chef, new gym. So lots changed in terms of off the field. And on the field, I guess.”
It’s hardly unusual for new coaches at a club to paint a bleak picture of how much needed fixing (in their eyes), but Yorke is fairly candid about his first impressions – even before a ball was kicked.
“We’ve done some changes to the club in terms of the approach, our mentality and our professionalism, our eating habits, all those little things,” he says. “I feel like there was a kind of semi-professional approach; they’re a professional club, but they think with a semi-pro mentality.”
As an example, he adds, “You can’t have meals Monday and (then) not have one until Wednesday. I was lucky that I had the owners that bought into what I’m trying to explain. I think having the experience being abroad does help. Then the players come in and see the changes immediately and take that on board.
“It feels like longer but I’ve only been here two months and you can see everybody’s bought in to what we’re trying to do here. And we’re in the final (of the Australia Cup against Sydney United).”
“Stagefright!”
Lachie Rose’s description of his reaction to hearing that Dwight Yorke would become the club’s new coach is endearingly honest. Still at his first professional club, Rose had never been through the process of the head coach changing. “A few of the boys were like, You’re always unsure how it will go, and he is such a big name. So we didn’t know what to expect.”
To Rose’s surprise, “he’s always giving advice, when needed. If you ever need anything, you can always go to his office and talk to him. Whether it’s football related or anything else, just as a person, like he’s got that experience where he wants to share it with other people not just keep it to himself.
“He’s always hands on at training, talking to players, giving advice and that’s very comforting for a player because you feel like you’re learning something new every day.”
Uzkok uses the same word several times – Yorke has “simplified” the game plan, even though the emphasis remains on proactive football.
The reason for that becomes obvious when you ask Yorke about the football they have played in the Australia Cup, scoring 17 goals on the way to the final.
“It’s funny because I saw them play when I first came here, I was like, this is the first game, let them play. We don’t really want to say too much because we’ve only been 10 days training.
“We played Newcastle and they beat us, we were all over the place and I’m thinking, we got our work cut out. So from there, we thought, right, we need to start all over again. We walk through things, we talk them through, we guide them, we literally hold their hands, this is how you have to do things.
“These kids had not been taught properly. They know the game of football, but don’t know how to play the game in a structured way. A bunch of good individuals, looks good but it breaks down and they have lots of individual errors. There’s no support and no backing, no covering, so we had to walk through those processes in the last two months.
“And although we made it very basic to this point, now we have a solid structure, the foundation. Now we can start to add the flair bits and the attacking workflow. When the team’s in possession, especially when we’re in possession, we need to be switched on.”
Ahead of Saturday’s Australia Cup final, Yorke is fielding daily calls from friends overseas keen to hear how his managerial debut is unfolding. He’s well aware there are other observers just as keen, but perhaps expecting the outcome not to be positive.
“There’s a lot of interest there, because, you know, there’s always the doubters, and some people from an interesting point of view want to see if you really can become a manager,” Yorke says, getting to his feet to lead the morning’s training session.
“But I wouldn’t come into it if I had a second of doubt myself. I was living a great life, I have a great life. I still do have a great life, but I probably have a better life now because I’m doing something that I truly believe that I’ll be very good at.
“It was just (getting) the opportunity to do it. And here I am now and I know it’s early days yet, but at least the intentions are good and clear for everyone to see… that I want to be one of the best managers.”
Post by: Tallman on October 15, 2022, 09:55:15 AM
By Vince Rugari (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dwight Yorke has made history. Not by winning his maiden trophy just five games into his managerial career, although that probably went close to setting some sort of record, but simply by getting the job at Macarthur FC in the first place.
Yorke is the head of a majority black coaching panel at the Bulls, in what is believed to be an Australian first, and is among a small handful of black head coaches currently working in sport across the world. The significance is not lost on him, nor his two senior assistants at the Bulls: Russell Latapy — his old Trinidad and Tobago teammate and childhood friend — and James Meredith, the former Socceroo of Jamaican heritage who retired at the end of last season.
Football, like many other sports, is full of players of black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Yorke was one of them, a three-time English Premier League winner with Manchester United and a key attacking weapon in their 1999 UEFA Champions League triumph. But post-playing opportunities, in coaching or other key off-field roles, are nowhere near as common for them as they are for white players.
“It’s not rocket science,” Yorke, now 50, said. “The numbers add up. Let’s just call it for what it is.”
Last year, 43 per cent of players in the Premier League were black, according to a report commissioned by the Black Footballers Partnership – but it found only 4.4 per cent of managers and 1.6 per cent of executive, leadership and ownership positions were held by black people. In the Premier League’s 30-year history, there have only been 10 black or minority managers – an imbalance that Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, the most recent and only current one, has said “disturbs” him.
It’s been a long, hard road for Yorke to get this chance at Macarthur, the A-League’s newest club who play their first home game of the new season on Sunday against Adelaide United – and the Bulls, who their chief executive Sam Krslovic said is a club that wants to be a “positive force of change”, was proud to offer it to him. We don’t really know how good a coach Yorke is just yet. But we might soon, and we never would if he was never given a job.
After completing his badges, Yorke applied for other vacancies back in England, including at his former clubs Aston Villa and Sunderland, but kept hitting brick walls. Villa didn’t even call him back - and, as a rookie manager with no experience, he understands why, and would have appreciated a bit more courtesy from a club he gave 10 years of service to, but isn’t bitter about it.
However, from United’s 1999 team, Yorke can rattle off 14 ex-players who have become managers or were given other high-level jobs.
“And yet myself, and Andy Cole - we were the two black guys there at the time, and even Wes Brown, who was coming through and is now retired ... you don’t get any opportunity,” he said.
“You can’t tell me there is not a reason behind it when everybody else has been given a chance, guys of very little experience. I’ve got my qualifications. We’ve done everything that everyone else has done. And people got three, four jobs before you even get one. So where is the fairness in that?
“I do believe that if I was maybe a different colour, then the transition into management would have been much easier. I’ve been fortunate to get in, but there’s so many other people that haven’t even come close. There are people of colour, predominantly, who don’t want to do their coaching badges because they just don’t see the reason of doing it ... ‘nah, waste of time, because they just won’t give it to me.’”
Yorke pushes back, strongly, on the suggestion that his off-field reputation as a hard-partying playboy may have counted against him in previous applications. Even his nickname, ‘All Night Dwight’ - which dominated headlines during his time with Sydney FC, but he now describes as an “awful stigma” that he cannot shake - is tinged with prejudice, as he sees it.
“What, dating a beautiful woman makes me a really bad person?” he said.
“You don’t hear I’m involved in drugs, you never heard I’m missing training, that I went to prison, I’m in an altercation with anyone. I had a good time when I go out, that’s for sure. But it’s all within reason.
“Go ask all my coaches, ask anybody who knows me: there’s nobody who worked f---ing harder than me. Even to this day, I’ll be in the gym at 7.30 tonight, guaranteed, when everyone is at home doing their thing. People don’t talk about that.
“There is, I know, current managers that has done far worse things than me, and it’s just been dust under the carpet, by a mile. I know all these guys personally, too. I’ve been in the game long enough. I know exactly what they do and what they haven’t done and what they’ve been perceived to be.
“[Wayne] Rooney, for instance, done a [documentary] about his life recently, and it’s all about the drinking and the prostitution, but it’s all right for him to go and get jobs. I’m not saying something that is not out there. But there’s other people in the game, they haven’t been called out over things that they have done.
“Yet this ‘All Night Dwight’ seems to be something that people seem to be using directly to me ... and the reason behind it is because of your skin colour. What else could it possibly be?”
Despite this being a long-standing issue, little has changed. Progress is glacial, and as it is in Britain, so it is in Australia, where Indigenous and other ex-players of colour simply don’t get off-field positions - although the NRLW, where three of the six teams are coached by players of First Nations origin, is fortunately bucking the trend.
The NFL introduced the ‘Rooney Rule’ (no relation to Wayne) in 2003, requiring all teams with senior vacancies to interview ethnic minority candidates, with the aim of boosting the number of black coaches. The English Football League has adopted a similar policy, but the Premier League hasn’t. Either way, Yorke doesn’t rate quotas and such.
“If someone was to sack me, they already know who the [next] manager is. The token gesture of the Rooney Rule, it’s just been BS for a long time,” he said.
“You look around, the facts show it. We’ve got one black manager now in the Premier League and lucky enough, that’s Patrick Vieira. But you go to Italy. Is there any black? You go to Germany? Is there any black? In Spain, you think there’s any black managers? The top five leagues in the world: one. What does that tell you?
“Does that deter me as a person? No, it actually inspires me because I like to defy the odds.”
The onus, Yorke believes, ultimately falls on decision-makers at clubs, like chairmen and CEOs, to broaden their horizons. But with most of those roles being filled by white people, it’s hard to see how this vicious cycle ever breaks - unless, as Yorke tips, someone like himself or Vieira does something of global significance with a bigger club that makes everyone sit up and take notice.
In any case, the challenge Yorke faces as he aims to one day scale those heights is nothing new to him.
“The transition when I went from the Caribbean to England [as a player], I never forget that I couldn’t afford to be on equal terms with someone - I had to feel like I was better all the time,” he said.
“Same thing in management. I can’t be like everybody else here. I have to do the exceptional stuff. Exceptional means come in the first five games, win the Australia Cup. You build from there, and look to put yourself in contention of doing something a little bit unique, that nobody else has done.
“I’ve managed to do it in my playing career. I have no question about it, I [just] needed an opportunity, and Macarthur has given it to me, which I’m very grateful for.”
Post by: Tallman on October 18, 2022, 09:56:18 AM
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)
OPPORTUNITY awaits in Australia for Caribbean footballers.
So said T&T’s recently crowned Australian League (A-League) champion coach Dwight Yorke, who called on committed West Indian footballers to explore new markets to develop their craft as young professionals.
Yorke, 50, made these remarks during an online interaction with TT Football Association (TTFA) media officer Shaun Fuentes on Sunday.
In May, the ex-national captain and Manchester United legend was appointed to his first role as manager of A-League club Macarthur FC. Five months later, Yorke led his debut team to the Australia Cup title.
In the process, he steered the club to their first Cup title since joining the A-League three years ago. This was also Yorke’s first piece of silverware as head coach.
In anticipation of the 2023 season, Macarthur FC boosted its defence by signing Bajan defensive midfielder Mario Williams for the 2023 season. Williams, 30, was a suggested signing by Yorke’s ex-teammate Russell Latapy, who also serves as the club’s assistant coach.
Latapy, another former T&T standout, coached Barbados for just over three years, but stepped down in May, to join his ex-2006 World Cup teammate in a leadership role at Macarthur FC.
Yorke said Williams’ signing is evident the T&T pair is interested in fielding “serious” talent from this part of the world and potentials should seize such an opportunity.
“We have a clear understanding, coming from the Caribbean, the lack of opportunity that players are given. This might be a good opportunity for players to look elsewhere.
“A lot of people do get bogged down when they want to go to Europe. They might want to go to the Major League Soccer (USA) or just may not have gotten that break as yet.
“Australia is another avenue they can look at. With us (Yorke, Latapy) being here, we are open to ideas to giving fellow West Indian players an opportunity. But you have to meet the criteria, it’s not a token gesture.
“You have to be someone who would improve our team. Hopefully, there would be many more. If you’re good enough we will invite you. That’s part of my role here as head coach, to make those decisions.”
Yorke said he’d never seen Williams play prior but trusted Latapy’s judgement after they held discussions on the new season, and what would be required for an improved performance in search of the coveted A-League title.
“Russell suggested that Mario was a player that, given an opportunity, he can do well in this league. I have to trust my assistant, his judgement, because I respect his view on players.
“I got along with that and backed him in giving Mario that opportunity. The transition from the Caribbean to a place like Australia is going to take some time.
“It was a gamble we were prepared to take. Hopefully, with the right structure, training, physio and therapy here, we can get him up to speed. There’s no doubt he may play a significant part in our success going forward.
“We are open-minded that people from the West Indies need that break and we are prepared to give them that but there is criteria to be met,” he added.
Although the team is still developing, Yorke credited his assistant coach Latapy, and all his staff, for going the extra mile and aiding Macarthur FC to their first Cup win.
Yorke and the “Little Magician” have rich history representing T&T and plan to write a similar story in their new roles as coaches.
On signing Russell on to his coaching staff, Yorke said, “Russell is crucial. My research over the years as I embarked on being a manager was to make sure you bring in the correct people alongside you. The backroom staff is a key factor in your success.
“We’re close friends but from a football perspective, he’s ticked all the boxes. He’s done everything in the game, played at the highest level, achieved high awards, won trophies and had 15 years as a manger/coach.
“So that experience is vital to me. From a tactical point of view. Russell is one of the best players, if not the best. He is one of the best persons I could ask to be next to me as well as a trustworthy friend.
“He is significant to my success but also I have other people who play major roles like my physio, strength and conditioning and the whole backroom staff plays the role to our success. Russ is huge for me going forward and he will always be my right-hand man.”
When Yorke took the coach position earlier this year, he had to step down as Manchester United’s global ambassador. He confirmed the English club still shares a close relationship with him despite his decision to coach in the A-League.
Looking ahead at the new season, he said there is still much work to be done.
“We’re still not quite the finished article but the progress has been encouraging. Winning the cup gave us a base to go one from there and should give us confidence going forward.
“We need to raise our level here as expectation has gone up. The players understand that and know they need to keep working hard which has always been a focal point of my playing career.
“You have to healthy, strong and fit. The workload we are asking from them they’re getting better.”
Post by: Tallman on October 27, 2022, 06:29:14 PM
By Vince Rugari (Brisbane Times)
Sir Alex Ferguson ... watching Macarthur FC train ... at Campbelltown Stadium?
Do not adjust your sets. Even the A-League team’s players couldn’t quite believe it when, towards the end of their session on Thursday in Sydney’s south-west fringes, the most decorated manager in the history of world football casually strolled out of the tunnel.
His former charge at Manchester United, Dwight Yorke, quickly dashed over to greet him. On the big screen was the message, “Welcome Sir Alex Ferguson”, with a photo of the 80-year-old holding one of the 13 English Premier League titles he masterminded at Old Trafford.
Training continued, as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
“What the f---?” one player was heard remarking.
It was all a bit surreal. Eventually, star-struck Bulls players found the courage to go and say g’day to Ferguson, a huge horse racing fan and former owner who is in Australia on a holiday that has seemingly been planned around Saturday’s Golden Eagle at Rosehill, as well as the Melbourne Cup next Tuesday.
“He’s here on his own back,” said Yorke, who played up front for Ferguson for four seasons in the Premier League, including United’s unforgettable treble in 1998-99, and still calls him “gaffer”.
“Probably he’s off to the races at some point, maybe. But it’s just good to have him. It’s a wonderful surprise to all of us. He didn’t have to be here.
“In fact, he got in contact with me and said he will be in Sydney, so he didn’t have to do that. And obviously, very gracious for him to be in visiting our stadium here in Campbelltown. I thought it might have been a problem, considering his age. Obviously, he’s in good nick. He was happy to make the journey from the city, which is a long journey.
“We’re looking for a little bit of a pick-us-up – not that we’re in a bad spot – but they don’t come much bigger than Sir Alex being here, and I’m very lucky and privileged that I still have that relationship with him. How often do you have someone of his talent come into this part of the world?”
Only a select few Macarthur staffers had any idea that football royalty would be dropping in on their main training session of the week, ahead of Saturday night’s home clash against Sydney FC – Yorke’s old team.
“Honestly, I just saw the banner on the big screen there. And then I was thinking, ‘What’s all that about?’” midfielder Daniel De Silva said.
“And then obviously, I looked over, and I saw him. It’s obviously a fantastic thing to have him here at the club, probably the greatest manager of all time. Fantastic experience to meet him. We’ll go home and tell family and friends ... it’s something I never thought would happen.”
Ferguson appeared to be in good spirits, and well past the health battles he’s had since stepping down from Manchester United in 2013 after 26 years in the top job, and a grand total of 38 trophies.
He declined to speak with media, although Bulls left-back Ivan Vujica managed to squeeze in one quick question as players and staff assembled for a group photo.
“I wanted to ask how the gaffer [Yorke] was as a player. Did he give you any problems?” Vujica asked.
Ferguson’s response: “When we won the treble, he was the best centre-forward in Europe.” Cue a big round of applause. “Then he got into the good life!”
Yorke, who recently outlined to the Herald and The Age his battles against racial prejudice in seeking his first gig as a senior coach, said Ferguson had been a valuable sounding board in his transition from playing to management.
“I probably look back at some of the things, I think he may have been a little bit harsh towards me. But then when I’m much more older, reflect on things, he only wanted the best for his players,” Yorke said.
“I look back, and I’m very lucky to [have been] under his management skills. Even the [Aston] Villa job, I asked him to actually give me a recommendation [when I applied], which he happily did, although it didn’t work on that occasion. He’s always been very, very helpful, always there as an open book ... [for] my ambition as a young manager, he’s always given me the encouragement to go forward.”
The Bulls have given Ferguson an open invitation to come along to Saturday’s clash with the Sky Blues - if he can find the energy after a long day at the races.
“I try not to impose too much ... he knows he’s welcome here,” Yorke said. “I know that he’s got a big passion for his horse racing.”
Post by: Tallman on December 15, 2022, 12:24:55 PM
By Callum McFadden (World Football Index)
You are currently managing Macarthur of the A-League where you have just won the Australia Cup. How proud are you of that success and how would you sum up your first experience of management so far?
“Winning is what really matters in management and winning the Australia Cup is the best possible start for me in that regard.
“The players and my backroom staff must take as much of the credit as me because it is a team effort in everything that we do.
“I also thank the owners and the board of directors at the club for matching my ambition and backing us to be successful even within a short period of time.
“It has been a good start to my managerial career so far and I am pleased with how things have progressed up-to this point.”
You were born in Trinidad & Tobago and had an illustrious playing career primarily in English football which started at Aston Villa. How were you spotted by Villa and was it a challenge to adapt to English football under Graham Taylor at the time?
“Graham Taylor brought Aston Villa to the Caribbean for a tour in the late ’80s and I played against them at the age of 17. I impressed them so much that they offered me a trial and subsequently signed me.
“Moving to English football was a massive step for me having grown up and played football in the Caribbean.
“It was a challenging time for me in my first few months in Birmingham because I knew nothing about what it took to succeed in professional football prior to joining as I did not have the prior academy experience that players would have nowadays.
“I also had to adapt to the differences in climate and food in the UK compared to what I was used to back home.
“Culturally, England is very different to Trinidad so I had do adapt to the oriole that I was working with too.
“It was a huge chance in my life because I was not a fully-fledged adult when I made the move. Far from it, I was technically still a minor at the age of 17.
“However, I always wanted to play football professionally and I followed my dream because I knew that moving to England was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.
“I wanted to achieve success that no other West Indian player had achieved in the game and as such, I was prepared to give football my all.
“Thankfully, the rest as they say is history and things worked out.”
What are your personal highlights from your 8 seasons playing regularly in the Villa first team?
“I enjoyed my time representing Aston Villa. It was huge for me to have the opportunity in the Premier League for such a massive club.
“Villa have a unique history as former European Cup winners, and I served my football education at the club before breaking into the first team.
“I learned from Graham Taylor, Ron Atkinson and Brian Little what it took to play in the Premier League.
“We also won the League Cup at Wembley during my time there which was special too.”
As you say, you won the League Cup with Villa in 1996 beating Leeds 3-0 in the final at Wembley whilst also being on the scoresheet. Can you talk me through what that was like for you at the time?
“It was a wonderful day for the club and for myself. It meant so much to me as I was left out of the 1993 Cup success against Manchester United under Ron Atkinson.
“So to play a big part in the ‘96 final and win 3-0 in a game of that magnitude was special. The result was as comprehensive as the scoreline suggested.
“The Villa fans turned up in incredible numbers to Wembley and they were unbelievable for us that day. It was great to repay them with the win and to score a goal too.
“The goal that I scored was the last goal of the game and I had tears in my eyes as the ball hit the back of the net. I felt extra emotion that day after missing the last final.”
You swapped Villa Park for Old Trafford in 1998 by moving to Manchester United. What was your initial reaction when you heard of United and Sir Alex Ferguson’s interest in you?
“It was massive for me. (Phone rings at this part of our interview) ‘Sorry I’ve just got Brian Lara on the other line. I’ll call you back.’
“Sorry about that (laughs). Yeah, as I was saying, it was a massive moment for me and as soon as I heard of United’s interest in me then I wanted to join the club.
“Aston Villa are a very big club but Manchester United are the biggest club in the world and they are always competing for the biggest prizes in the world. That was the only reason I left Villa.
“I wanted to prove myself at the highest level of the game in England and in European football so making the move was a no-brainer.“
You won a historic treble in your first season at Manchester United and forged a prolific strike partnership alongside Andrew Cole. What was the treble-winning campaign like from your perspective as a key player in the team?
“Playing at Manchester United gives you the platform to showcase your talent and to compete for the big prizes in the game but winning the treble in my first season was something that I could never have dreamt of.
“Of course, I was confident that we would win something given the quality at the club and the previous success that Sir Alex had with the group.
“However, to go and win the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League in the manner that we did was utterly unbelievable.
“It is such an achievement that it has only been done once by an English team which was us and never again since.
“I do not think that anyone would have expected the treble for the club but to play a small part in that success with a strong group of players was all of my dreams come true.”
What are your memories of that crazily dramatic ‘99 final again Bayern Munich in Camp Nou?
“You’ve summed it up pretty well there. It was crazy. There was too much happening to properly remember it all vividly.
“We were riding on the crest of a wave having already won the Premier League and the FA Cup and knew we were on the verge of making English football history.
“The focus was on the game itself and winning was the only aim. Not how we would play on the night, solely winning. It was all that mattered and the manager made that clear to us.
“We needed to get over the line and we did not play great on the night. Bayern were a very strong side and they showcased that in the final.
“Don’t forget, we went into that final missing our two key midfielders in Roy Keane and Paul Scholes. They would be a huge miss for any team in world football and were for us too.
“However, we showcased the never say die attitude that we were synonymous for to win the game in such dramatic fashion thanks to the goals from Teddy and Ole.
“Looking back, without doubt, we produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of football given how late we left it to turn the game around. Incredible memories for sure.”
Can you share some insight into what Sir Alex Ferguson was like to play for?
“When when you play for a great club like Manchester United, you do not become a great team without a great manager.
“That is what the boss was for us. He is the greatest manager of all time in my opinion.
“It was a privilege to work under him. He has been such a father figure to me and all of the players that played for him.
“He led the club with great distinction and never lowered his high-level demands or expectations. That was what made United so consistent and so great under him.
“I owe him a lot for taking me to Manchester United and for his guidance in my four years playing for him.”
You have spoken in the past about the pride you hold for your native Trinidad and Tobago and for the Caribbean. What was it like for you to lead out your country at the 2006 World Cup as a captain and where does that rank in your career highlights?
“It is up to there with my best moments especially when you think about our small country of Trinidad and Tobago reaching the World Cup, it is nothing short of remarkable.
“We are one of the smallest nations in World Cup history to reach the tournament which emphasises how big an achievement that was.
“I am incredibly patriotic and it was a remarkable feeling for me to captain my nation at a World Cup finals.
“I cannot tell you just how much it meant to me. A wonderful moment and one that I will never forget.”
Following the 2006 World Cup, you joined your former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane at Sunderland, where he was manager. You won the Championship title to return the club to the Premier League. What was your time on Wearside like?
“The year before the World Cup, I moved to Sydney FC in Australia and we won A-League in my season at the club, which was special.
“Then, the World Cup concluded and I received a call from Roy Keane asking me to return to England to join him at Sunderland in the Championship.
“I had never played in the Championship before so I was unsure of what to expect.
“However, I wanted to play for Roy and I agreed to join him. When I arrived, we were 23rd out of 24th in the league and I remember thinking, ‘What on earth have I let myself in for here at the grand old age of 35?’ (Laughs).
“That being said, I was Roy’s first signing and he made it clear to me that he had a plan to take the club forward.
“He wanted me to play for him to help the group on the pitch and also be a leader in the dressing room by becoming team captain.
“I played my part and we won the league title by April to cap the miracle off. I do not think anyone expected us to succeed so quickly under Roy especially as it was his first managerial job.
“It was a good feeling to return Sunderland to the Premier League and I enjoyed my time at the club.”
Was Roy Keane similar in personality as a manager to what you knew previously as a captain?
“There were some similarities, for sure. It was interesting to see him as a manager in his first job because I had known him as a teammate and as a captain.
“As a manager, he expected the highest of standards like those he was used to as a player. That led to him, at times, being frustrated at not working with the calibre of players that he was used to as a player. However, he adapted to that over time and was flexible to know how to get the best out of the group.
“When you are in management, you need to work be able to work with the hierarchy of the club as well as the players and staff.
“If you know Roy Keane like I have known him over the years, he is not always the best ‘people’ person.
“That must have been challenging for him on a daily basis because he had to run the club from top to bottom which is completely different to being a captain.
“I believe that Roy would be best suited to international management because he would have the aura and respect of the players without having to manage them on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time.
“I think that would suit his style best particularly as he enjoys watching football as you can see with his punditry work now.
“International football would probably be the best of both worlds for him.”
Finally, Dwight, you have played at the highest level and won the Premier League and the Champions League as a player. Is that the level that you aspire to coach at in future?
“Going into management has always been an ambition of mine.
“In the past, I have been told that I do not have the experience to merit certain jobs, but without someone giving you an opportunity then how can you ever gain experience?
“Therefore, I am grateful to Macarthur for the opportunity to manage the club and I am building up the mileage as a coach.
“Of course, I want to coach at the highest level possible, like I did when I was a player.
“I am 50 years of age and I won’t be around forever so I want to prove myself as a manager and be the best that I can be.
“However, I am fully focused on my role here at Macarthur and I hope to achieve continued success here to help me on my way.”
Post by: Tallman on January 21, 2023, 03:41:21 PM
By Matt Comito (keepup.com)
Dwight Yorke is no longer head coach of Macarthur FC, with the club announcing his shock departure via mutual consent on Saturday, January 21.
Yorke vacates his position just 13 games into a two-year contract, with assistant coach Russell Latapy also leaving the club as part of the agreement.
The 51-year-old joined Macarthur ahead of the 2022-23 Isuzu UTE A-League season, in what was his first role as a senior head coach. The former Manchester United striker, who was a key piece in Sydney FC’s Isuzu UTE A-League championship-winning side in 2005-06, took the Bulls to five wins, two draws and six defeats through 13 rounds of the current campaign.
AAP reported Yorke held a meeting with Macarthur chairman Gino Marra on Saturday where, it was decided they would agree to mutually terminate his contract.
In a club statement, Marra thanked both Yorke and Latapy for their contribution to the club, which included the 2022 Australia Cup title clinched on October 1 against Sydney United 58 – Macarthur’s first piece of silverware.
“I would like to thank Dwight Yorke and his assistant Russell Latapy for their contribution towards our club and, in particular, Dwight leading Macarthur to our first silverware with our 2022 Australia Cup triumph, Marra said.
Yorke added: “I want to thank the chairman Gino Marra, CEO Sam Krslovic, all the ownership group as well as all the staff, fans of Macarthur FC.
“I leave the football club with a great team that will continue to challenge for more silverware.”
Confirmation of the departure came just hours after Paramount+ co-commentator Andy Harper sent the rumour mill spinning; on the broadcast in the aftermath of Western United’s 1-0 win over Sydney FC, Harper stated: “I’ve just got to drop this really quickly, I’m hearing news that Dwight Yorke has parted ways with Macarthur.”
Former Isuzu UTE A-League strikers Daniel McBreen and Scott McDonald, joining Harper on the telecast, then tried to make sense of the shock claim, and questioned where the former Trinidad and Tobago international would land next as he takes the next steps on his managerial journey.
“The rumour mill is going to start, isn’t it?” McBreen said.
“It comes straight off the back of another Sydney defeat… I’m sure if we got to Twitter now, it will be (in a) frenzy of rumours.”
McDonald added: “Absolutely, it’s a case of where’s he going? Because he doesn’t leave if he doesn’t have another job (lined up).
“He’s still young in terms of managerial career, in learning, wanting to do well so I don’t see him parting ways if he doesn’t have another job lined up.”
Post by: Tallman on January 22, 2023, 09:30:01 AM
By Dan Walsh (Sydney Morning Herald)
A withering post-game address in which Dwight Yorke described Macarthur’s A-League Men’s side as a “pub team” was the catalyst for a mutual parting of ways between him and the club after just seven months as head coach.
Former Manchester United star Yorke’s time in charge of the Bulls ended abruptly on Saturday night, less than 24 hours after a 1-0 loss to Adelaide United on Friday.
Sources familiar with the dressing room spray, who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity, said Yorke’s speech was delivered to Macarthur’s entire travelling squad, with chairman Gino Marra also witnessing the incident. CEO Sam Krslovic was also present for part of the dressing down.
The term “pub team” was used regarding a Macarthur team sitting sixth on the A-League ladder. Individual players are also understood to have been singled out for criticism by Yorke.
According to those with knowledge of the incident, Marra intervened and attempted to stop Yorke’s address as he took aim at the professionalism and standards accepted across the Macarthur playing group, the club and A-League in general.
Sources who were present in the Bulls’ dressing room said Yorke also referenced what he sees as a sub-standard culture across multiple levels of the game in Australia.
While Yorke’s dressing-room spray did not provide grounds for dismissal, it was followed up by a frank conversation between club officials and Yorke, with both parties agreeing to end the coach’s time at the club, effective immediately.
Marra declined to address the incident when approached on Sunday.
“We won’t be commenting on the circumstances of the mutual agreement reached between the club and Dwight Yorke on Saturday,” the Bulls chairman said in a statement.
“Our focus is only on the next chapter of the club and appointing a new coach who we hope will deliver more success to our supporters. We thank Dwight for his contribution to Macarthur FC and leading the club to the 2022 Australia Cup title.”
Attempts to contact Yorke on Sunday via his agent Lou Sticca were unsuccessful.
“Dwight is very proud of his time at Macarthur FC, winning the Australia Cup and qualifying for the Asian Champions League,” Sticca said. “He has full faith that the team will go from strength to strength.”
Yorke’s departure has prompted suggestions he is being lined up to take over from his old teammate Steve Corica as coach of Sydney FC.
Macarthur’s statement announcing Yorke’s early exit said the mutual separation would allow the 51-year-old to “pursue other opportunities”.
Corica has been in the crosshairs following seven losses in 13 games this season after missing the finals last year.
The Bulls position was Yorke’s first posting as a manager following a glittering playing career with Aston Villa and Manchester United in the English Premier League.
As Sydney FC’s marquee signing on a little less than $1 million a year, Yorke helped put the A-League on the map during its maiden 2005-06 season, with his announcement as Macarthur coach having a similar effect last year.
Within three months Yorke had helped deliver the Bulls’ first trophy when the club won the 2022 Australia Cup.
In stark contrast to Friday night’s dressing down of professionalism at the club and across the A-League, Yorke lauded Macarthur’s buy-in to his overhaul of the club.
“We changed a few things that weren’t here last year. And the response has been very positive,” Yorke told the Herald ’s Vince Rugari in an unpublished interview last October.
“You can’t want to be a professional outfit, and be successful, when you operate in an amateur way. If we are professional, we have to be professional all around. And so with that, at this level, that comes with professional responsibility, your diet, your food, your intake, all of that.
“The physio, the gym, all of that has to be part of the requirements. So those are things that needed to be changed ... it was very simple to change. We just needed the people who were running the organisation to understand what level we need to be at.
“Nothing is ever easy. But I think they understood in the end the requirements that they needed to match for me to do my job properly. To be fair to the owners they have produced the things that we asked them for.”
Post by: Deeks on January 22, 2023, 04:53:06 PM
Post by: Peong on January 22, 2023, 09:07:08 PM
Post by: rastafari on January 23, 2023, 07:58:22 AM
Jah bless rastafari
Post by: davyjenny1 on January 24, 2023, 12:49:18 AM
Post by: rastafari on January 24, 2023, 10:19:11 AM
The standard is not d same as in England. Apple and oranges really.
Jah bless rastafari
Post by: Deeks on January 24, 2023, 12:58:36 PM
Leave on good terms and don't burn ur bridges. Don't set a precedent for black managers to be seen as opportunists.
The standard is not d same as in England. Apple and oranges really.
Jah bless rastafari
What precedent? Black managers will always be far and few in between. When it comes to picking manager/coach, it is most of the time the owners prerogative. We may disagree with his tone. But he spoke his mind. But it has to be something that triggered him off. Maybe he was demanding effort by the players, which they were not able respond too. The only thing I see in this case, is that the shoe is on the other foot. Let's see if he can adjust to that.
Post by: Cocorite on January 25, 2023, 04:49:47 PM
[/b]Leave on good terms and don't burn ur bridges. Don't set a precedent for black managers to be seen as opportunists.
The standard is not d same as in England. Apple and oranges really.
Jah bless rastafari
What precedent? Black managers will always be far and few in between. When it comes to picking manager/coach, it is most of the time the owners prerogative. We may disagree with his tone. But he spoke his mind. But it has to be something that triggered him off. Maybe he was demanding effort by the players, which they were not able respond too. The only thing I see in this case, is that the shoe is on the other foot. Let's see if he can adjust to that.
Well said Deeks. When I read this account, I thought: Yorke saw his White managers take that strong stance for excellence and spoke to the group in a way that they accepted. He may have thought that he could do the same and expect his white employers to accept a black man talking to all his players "Black and white" the same. Not so the higher you go up in the corporate world.
Post by: asylumseeker on January 26, 2023, 12:36:35 AM
Post by: Deeks on January 26, 2023, 03:53:00 PM
More decisive was likely the conversation that took place behind closed doors, rather than the actual dressing room expressions.
Could be !!!!
Post by: Tallman on January 31, 2023, 10:26:49 PM
By Keith Jackson (Scottish Daily Record)
Dwight Yorke has emerged a surprise runner in the race for the Aberdeen job.
And the Manchester United legend is hoping a managerial mentorship from Sir Alex Ferguson might fast-track him into serious contention for the Pittodrie hotseat. Record Sport can reveal Yorke’s representatives have been in contact with Dons chairman Dave Cormack in the last 48 hours, following the decision to sack Jim Goodwin immediately after Saturday’s 6-0 thrashing at Hibs.
Yorke and assistant boss Russell Latapy are looking to engineer a quick return to European football after a shock exit from Australian A League outfit Macarthur FC just last week - despite leading the minnows to the Aussie FA Cup and qualifying for the Asian Champions League in their first seven months in the job. Yorke’s impressive achievements were recognised by Sir Alex who even travelled to Sydney to congratulate the 51-year-old in person after seeing his apprentice lift a first trophy in management.
And the former Old Trafford striker is now hoping that Ferguson’s huge influence in the North East - and close personal relationship with Cormack - can help open the door to a first crack at a role in the UK.
Cormack has placed Barry Robson in interim charge of the first team as the club reels from the embarrassment of that Easter Road routing, which came hot on the heels of a historic Scottish Cup humiliation in Darvel. And the US based businessman is determined not to be rushed into making a snap appointment as he ploughs through a huge list of potential candidates.
Yorke’s CV landed on Cormack’s desk on Monday and it’s understood the man in charge will take time to weigh up all available options before compiling a final shortlist of contenders. But, although the Trinidad and Tobago international would have to be considered as a long shot compared to the likes of early front runners like Chris Wilder, Neil Lennon, Jack Ross and Paul Lambert - a personal endorsement from Ferguson could catapult him into Cormack’s consideration.
Yorke also has a Scottish link in his backroom team having appointed former Rangers and Hibs maverick Latapy as his right hand man in Australia. It’s understood Yorke would bring his long term pal and compatriot with him to Aberdeen were he to be the successful applicant.
Macarthur currently sit in sixth position in Australia’s top flight, ten points behind runaway leaders Melbourne City but only five points off second placed Central Coast Mariners. Yorke is believed to have left the club under a cloud after a fall-out with the club’s owners and now harbours ambitions to return to the British game, where he became a household name as a prolific goalscorer at Aston Villa and United.
Yorke spent four trophy-laden years working under Ferguson between 1998 and 2002, winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League and an FA Cup. And the pair have remained close friends ever since. Ferguson was visiting Melbourne in October last year when Yorke led Macarthur to the club’s first ever silverware.
The man who led Aberdeen to Cup Winners’ Cup glory in Gothenburg, sent a message to congratulate Yorke before travelling more than 400 miles across the country to meet with him in person at the club’s training ground in New South Wales. Yorke said at the time: “I learned from the master in Sir Alex Ferguson. Funnily enough, he’s here in Australia at the moment, which is great. I saw him yesterday and after he congratulated me on the trophy, straight away he told me to focus on getting the next one!
“Winning is in my DNA and I’m lucky to have been managed by the greatest of all time, and it’s also nice to have him challenging me to become the best manager that I can be. After winning the Australian Cup, the expectation level around the club has definitely risen - which is exactly the reaction that I wanted from everyone associated with the club.
“Now is the time to work even harder. It’s a pleasant surprise that he’s here in the country. I treasure the relationship that I have with Sir Alex. But, he has been great to me. I can’t talk for others, but he has always been there for me. Yeah. To have that seal of approval from him encourages me to keep driving forward as a manager.”
Post by: Tallman on March 02, 2023, 10:15:57 AM
By Dave Lewis (ftbl.com.au)
Premier League legend Dwight Yorke has lifted the veil on his acrimonious exit from Macarthur Bulls, revealing the bizarre chain of events behind the dressing room tirade which prompted his departure.
Depicted by Bulls officials as the villain after describing the club as “Mickey Mouse” and a “pub team” during an epic spray following January’s 1-0 loss to Adelaide United, Yorke countered by accusing the Bulls of “cowboy behaviour” and “unprofessional conduct”.
The Manchester United icon, who is seeking compensation over his contract termination after only seven months and 13 games, provided context to his change-room outburst by disclosing a pre-match pretext for what ultimately unfolded.
Preparing to board the team bus for Hindmarsh Stadium three hours out from kick off, Yorke was stunned to be told by tearful striker Anthony Carter that his contract had been summarily cancelled by Bulls bosses.
Carter’s predicament came as news to Yorke, who had the 28-year-old in his match day plans.
Players promptly trooped off the bus to hug their distraught teammate, whilst an aghast Yorke took in a scene he’d never witnessed before during his decorated 19-year playing career.
Bulls officials hastily arranged a flight back to Sydney and an Uber to the airport for Carter, who was literally left by the curbside at the team hotel.
“It was the most ridiculous thing and I knew nothing about it,” Yorke told FTBL.
“It showed a total lack of empathy to the player, was disrespectful to me and unprofessional by the club,
“Anthony travelled with us, did the team talk, trained well, looked good - and suddenly he’s on a plane back to Sydney. And nobody has the decency to call and explain what’s behind it all.”
That incident set the tone for a tumultuous 24 hours in which a flurry of text messages, whilst Yorke and his assistant Russell Latapy were on a plane back to Sydney, told them they were both out the door.
Yorke claims to have heard nothing from either Marra or CEO Sam Krslovic since, and says he hasn’t been permitted back at the club’s Campbelltown base to clear his desk and retrieve belongings.
“None of what went on at the hotel helped us that day, and I let my feelings be known after the match,” added Yorke.
“The chairman came in and spoke first, telling me I should have acknowledged our fans at the end which I agree with. He then said the result didn’t matter which I didn’t agree with.
“His timing was a little bit off, shall we say. We’re in a situation where we should have gone third in the table that day.
“Like I said to the players, it looked like the club was run like a Mickey Mouse slash pub team. The people at the top have to understand that I’m a winner, I’m here to win - and if you don’t want that then I’m the wrong guy.
“The club can spin it any way they like but I was there to win at all costs. The dressing room is my domain and I’m within my rights to say what I like. I’ve seen managers go crazy, but I wasn’t crazy and was well calculated in what I was saying.
“There were harsh words from me towards the players and the hierarchy because I felt if I let things slide it would continue to happen.”
Yorke’s outburst triggered an immediate parting of the ways, club sources inferring his comments towards his players had breached the terms of his contract.
Yorke, who is in the midst of legal action, challenges that assertion, whilst conceding he gave Jake Holman a grilling over a costly second half red card he warned his team to avoid.
The plot thickened on the return flight, with text messages dropping that Yorke was initially suspended, then another one stating that Latapy had been fired and finally that Yorke was out, all before they hit the tarmac at Mascot.
“If they didn’t like what I said they should have called me into the office to address the situation, and then perhaps terminate the contract,” added Yorke. “But instead they blocked me from coming back to the club. I can’t get my stuff.
“To end things the way they did with me I think the hierarchy lacked a lot of class.Things could have been sorted out amicably.”
Despite his maiden head coaching role turning so sour, Yorke, 51, is looking to get back on the horse elsewhere as soon as possible. He is currently in the UAE looking to do just that.
“Macarthur gave me the opportunity to step into management and I’m grateful for that,” Yorke said. “We won the Australia Cup, and brought several good young players through and I’m proud of what I achieved in a short time.
“I wish it could have continued because I think we could have done something unique. My biggest disappointment is for the players because I think we were building something. But now it’s time to move on.
“I have a taste of what it takes and I think I have the attributes to go all the way to the top, and I intend to do that.
“I plan to get back into the game as soon as possible whether that’s back in the UK, maybe Asia or the Middle East.
“What’s happened with Macarthur has made me even more determined and moving forward I’ll be better equipped to deal with certain situations and to ask certain questions.
“It’s a learning experience - that’s how you get better as a coach.”
Post by: Deeks on March 02, 2023, 03:54:11 PM
Post by: Tallman on May 29, 2023, 05:47:06 PM
By Michael Church (Reuters)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke says he has not given up on his managerial ambitions despite experiencing a frustrating end to his stint at A-League side Macarthur FC earlier this year.
Yorke was given a long-awaited opportunity in management when he took over at the Sydney-based outfit in July and he led the fledgling club to their first trophy in their third year as a professional concern with victory in the Australia Cup.
However, internal issues saw the ex-Trinidad and Tobago international part company with Macarthur by mutual consent in January but the 51-year-old has not given up on his managerial hopes despite the abrupt end to his stint in Australia.
"All I ever wanted by getting into management was to do the football side of things," Yorke told Reuters ahead of this weekend's HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens where he was a guest speaker.
"That's why you hire me, to take care of that.
"I felt I did a pretty good job of doing that, based on where the team where and what we had done, winning the first trophy for the club.
"Sitting fourth in the league wasn't a terrible start, with a win percentage of nearly 60 percent.
"I think I was doing relatively OK, but there's more to management than that sometimes and sometimes behind the scenes things aren't perfect."
Yorke left Macarthur as speculation grew over meddling by the club's hierarchy in team affairs and he was linked with an immediate return to management as a replacement for the then-under pressure Steve Corica at Sydney FC.
The move to Sydney, where he spent a one-year spell towards the tail-end of his playing career, failed to materialise as Corica remained in position and Yorke has since returned to his base in Dubai as he waits for his next opportunity.
And while he would not rule out another stint in the A-League, Yorke is keeping his options open.
"Macarthur was a great experience to start with," he said. "I've actually got that experience now when people say I haven't managed before, which seems to be an issue in terms of getting a job.
"I will never say never in football. But (the Macarthur job) was not what I expected it to be, in terms of how it ended.
"I'm out of Sydney and I'm back in Dubai and seeking jobs elsewhere. That's part and parcel of the game and there are tonnes and tonnes of managers out there who are doing exactly the same, trying to get that break."
Post by: Tallman on August 12, 2023, 04:47:04 PM
By James Gorse (strettynews.com)
This upcoming season will mark the 25th anniversary of the 1998/99 season for Manchester United, the best and most successful year of the club’s history.
Now we know that the noisy neighbours on the other side of the city have completed the Treble as well, but I would still maintain our is better, of course all City fans will maintain theirs is too but that’s life as a football fan.
In that year United signed three players: Jaap Stam signed from PSV Eindhoven and Jesper Blomqvist signed from Parma. United were linked with many strikers, in particular Patrick Kluivert, over the summer but opted to sign Dwight Yorke from Aston Villa for £12.6m.
United already boasted an embarrassment of riches up front with Yorke joining Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunner Solskjaer. But if United had all this firepower, why did they feel the need to add to it?
Well Sir Alex Ferguson said of Yorke: “I needed a different type of player who could do different things, I felt I needed a player who could beat men with good balance. He’s two footed, good balance, quickness, he’s brave, good headerer of a ball, he’s got everything, I think what he needed was a platform”
A platform is what he got all right, it did not take him long to open his account, a home game against Charlton saw him score a brace on his home debut. He started very well in United colours, scoring goals and linking up well with his teammates.
His first European goal came in Munich against Bayern Munich, he also grabbed an assist for Paul Scholes in a 2-2 draw. United picked momentum in October and Yorke soon started to be amongst the goals but his blossoming relationship with Andy Cole was starting to bear fruit on the pitch.
The 25th of November 1998 was the day a partnership which looked promising become one of Europe’s most dangerous striking partnerships. United were away to Barcelona in the Champions League and it was a night for this team to come of age and Yorke to announce himself to Europe.
Sonny Anderson had put the home side ahead within a minute, but Yorke would score with United’s first shot on the Barcelona goal. The second goal of this game is one I remember watching and being absolutely stunned by a pass from Roy Keane intended for Yorke was dummied by him to Cole behind him.
Cole played it back to Yorke who played it back to Cole for him to slot in for United’s second goal, Clive Tyldesley described the combination between the pair as “Out of the world.” Yorke scored again to put United 3-2, but Rivaldo equalised for another 3-3 draw to match the one at Old Trafford in September.
This game was a statement for Yorke but also United too, they had often blundered in Europe and not achieved anywhere near the dominating League form. However, this performance proved they could go toe to toe with the best and Yorke emerged as a key player on the platform United gave him.
Yorke went on a little drought after this but after the New Year he picked up where he left off in Barcelona, a goal against West Ham was followed by his first United hat-trick at Filbert Street against Leicester.
An equaliser in a FA Cup game against Liverpool which United would go on to win endeared him even more so to fans, but in fact his next goal in the league is one of his most crucial. 0-0 away to Charlton in a midweek game and it looks like dropped points for United until Yorke rises to head in a last-minute winner which would be crucial further down the line.
His next big moment came in early March, a Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan where Yorke again proved that this was the stage for him. Two headers from David Beckham crosses put United firmly in the driving seat for the return leg in Milan.
After a drab 0-0 Fa Cup game against Chelsea, the return leg a few days later provided Yorke with another double, the first being a poacher’s finish in the box but his second was top class. Running on to a ball just outside of the Chelsea box, he opts to hit it first time with the outside of his right foot to lob it over the goalkeeper. A goal to prove that this man could do the lot, that goal sent United to the Semi Finals and an unforgettable clash with Arsenal in the replay that maybe one of the greatest games played in England.
A week after United’s extra time win over Arsenal in that FA Cup semifinal replay was the most daunting fixture in European football at that time in Juventus Away. Juventus were the king makers in the Champions League in the mid to late 90’s, beat them and you would win the Champions League.
The tie was finally balanced at 1-1 from the previous game, but two quick-fire goals from Filippo Inzaghi in the first 11 minutes gave United a mountain to climb. The task seemed impossible until Roy Keane pulled them back into it with a Captain’s goal from a corner, then another header in a big game from Yorke levelled the game at 2-2 but gave United the advantage on the Away Goals rule.
After a long ball up field by Peter Schmeichel it fell to Yorke who went between two Juventus defenders then around the goalkeeper only to be brought down but his best friend and strike partner Andy Cole was there to finish it off and United were on the way to Barcelona and the Champions League final.
Yorke then scored a goal at the Kop at Anfield in a feisty 2-2 draw which kept United in the hunt for the title, a winner at Middlesborough from yet another header pushed the title towards the final game of the season.
United won 2-1 at home to Spurs to win the League, then beat Newcastle 2-0 to win the FA Cup and of course came from behind again to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 to win the Champions League.
A dramatic end to a dramatic season for United who achieved everything they could ask for; Yorke had been a key component in this side, but he had a request to make to the manager. He wanted a year off to recharge his batteries with full pay, I dread to think of the manager’s reaction when he asked for that.
A big money move leads to big expectations but for United after the 98-99 season it was worth it and then some, He scored 29 goals in all competitions, 11 in Europe was the sign that he was on the big stage and took his chance.