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Title: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 09, 2008, 06:02:33 PM
Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).


Trinidad and Tobago Head coach Francisco Maturana is assured of the services of at least six United Kingdom-based players for the upcoming friendly international against England. And he says they’ve all earned their picks on merit and present day status.

That was the opinion coming from the Colombian-born coach as he spoke of his recent meeting with the six UK-based pros – Sunderland’s Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edwards, Southampton’s Stern John, Walsall’s Clayton Ince and Swansea City duo Jason Scotland and Dennis Lawrence. Next week Maturana is expected to finalize his squad for the June 1 encounter which could also include a limited number of other overseas-based pros.

Speaking on Friday following a training session at the Marvin Lee Stadium ahead of Sunday’s friendly against Barbados, Maturana made his feelings clear.

“Everybody wants to play against England but everybody cannot play one match, only eleven players can be on the pitch at one time and we will select the players we see best fit. There are no favours and we don’t pick on reputation or history. What you did last year or the year before doesn’t tell what you will do today. But if a player is playing consistently and we feel this way about the player in recent time then for sure he will have a better chance that the other player,” Maturana told TTFF Media.

“Our meetings in England were good and it was refreshing for all of us. The players talked about their ambitions to do well for the country and to try and qualify for the next World Cup. That is a big part of the job right there… now we have to work together and finish the job on the playing field. We need the players who are committed to play with their hearts and I saw this in our meetings,” he added.

On the issue of having a player like Khaleem Hyland in the team even though he is unattached at the moment, Maturana’s response was that he was satisfied with his current level of play and the player was in the midst of training with Portsmouth as well as in private training with the national team trainers even while the team was not in day to day training.

“No player is being overlooked but I go with what I know for sure of the players at the time,” added Maturana. “I want to build something strong and if my ingredients don’t work then we keep on trying to get the team to where we want it.”

Team manager David Muhammad gave further details on the meetings. “Coach Francisco Matura was direct and specific in regards to what he expected from the players, and the national team members in turn expressed their total support and commitment to Trinidad & Tobago. Assistant Coach Anton Corneal clearly articulated a vision for the sport in our country and highlighted exactly how instrumental each of the players could be in this mission,” Muhammad said.

Muhammad himself pointed out the importance of the logistical operations that provide a support system for the team as a whole, and how players can assist in these matters.

”Each of the foreign based players contributed positively to the discussions in a way that was very encouraging to the management and coaching staff. Suggestions were offered that were in the best interest of all. In general, the discussions were open, frank, honest, worthwhile and very valuable. The final objective agreed to by all was to move forward and collectively represent Trinidad & Tobago in the best manner, and qualify for the World Cup 2010. My general view is that the meeting helped bring the TTFF even closer to the players,” the manager added.

Meantime, the current squad had a 90-minute session at the Marvin Lee Stadium on Friday and will train there again from 6pm on Saturday. US-based defender Ancil Farrier, already called up earlier this year, has been added to the team and was scheduled to arrive on Friday night. W Connection midfielder Aurtis Whitley will sit out Sunday’s encounter due to a niggling foot injury while Lester Peltier could also miss the encounter due to club commitments with Clico San Juan  Jabloteh in Puerto Rico.

The Jabloteh team is scheduled back here on Saturday night but Maturana is insisting that the player has at least one session with the national team before the game. Jabloteh midfielder Atuallah Guerra did not travel with his club and was in training at the Marvin Lee on Friday. Kick off time on Sunday is 6pm with WASA FC and Malabar FC meeting in a earlier fixture from 3pm.
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: Sando prince on May 09, 2008, 06:33:54 PM
MATURANA: PLAYERS MUST EARN THEIR PICKS
“Everybody wants to play against England but everybody cannot play one match, only eleven players can be on the pitch at one time and we will select the players we see best fit. There are no favours and we don’t pick on reputation or history. What you did last year or the year before doesn’t tell what you will do today. But if a player is playing consistently and we feel this way about the player in recent time then for sure he will have a better chance that the other player,” Maturana told TTFF Media.

On the issue of having a player like Khaleem Hyland in the team even though he is unattached at the moment, Maturana’s response was that he was satisfied with his current level of play and the player was in the midst of training with Portsmouth as well as in private training with the national team trainers even while the team was not in day to day training.
   :applause:  :applause: Well said
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: elan on May 09, 2008, 06:56:29 PM
That is some :bs: other players consistently training too, so how is Hyland training different from the others. :bs:  At least Birchall playing some reserved games.

What you did last year or yesterday will not tell you what will happen today, but it will serve as a good indicator to performance. That's why there are world rankings.

That is not Maturana, that's the stooge shaun reading men posthere and manufacturing an interview. Why does Maturana specufically single out Highland? Is becuase men making noise in other posts. Try againg that eh go wuk.



Them really have to feel men is dunce.
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: Dinner Mints on May 09, 2008, 07:01:33 PM
What you did last year doh matter, but he dust cobweb off Whitley after watching some tapes? Steups.
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: davidephraim on May 09, 2008, 07:18:51 PM
What you did last year doh matter, but he dust cobweb off Whitley after watching some tapes? Steups.

total facking agreeance with you and Elan. They think we stupid.  Dust off Autis and fielding unattached Hyland but cya bleed We boy Me MuM who is in a better quality league and im certain still has to train even though he ridin pine.
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: Dutty on May 09, 2008, 07:25:38 PM
Is this in response to the Birchall article?? or did this come first?

The coincidence and timing of the two real kinda suspect
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: D.H.W on May 09, 2008, 07:29:18 PM
Is this in response to the Birchall article?? or did this come first?

The coincidence and timing of the two real kinda suspect

i was thinking the same thing
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: davidephraim on May 09, 2008, 07:32:40 PM
Is this in response to the Birchall article?? or did this come first?

The coincidence and timing of the two real kinda suspect

nah dutty... yuh right... this I believe come after. Sometimes de forum does forget how much disclosure power it really have. I suspect they go also read dat we not buying into de frivolous reasoniing about players earning their pick because as dry so say, dey dust off Autis and bring him back and Hyland is unattached. 
I love de local talent but if yuh bleeding players yuh cya tell we why Birchall not gettin a call up.
And when Birchall check out de forum he go see dat we behind him 100%

We got yuh back Me MuM....
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: TriniItalian on May 09, 2008, 07:33:31 PM
We Want Me Mum
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: D.H.W on May 09, 2008, 07:36:06 PM
Is this in response to the Birchall article?? or did this come first?

The coincidence and timing of the two real kinda suspect

nah dutty... yuh right... this I believe come after. Sometimes de forum does forget how much disclosure power it really have. I suspect they go also read dat we not buying into de frivolous reasoniing about players earning their pick because as dry so say, dey dust off Autis and bring him back and Hyland is unattached. 
I love de local talent but if yuh bleeding players yuh cya tell we why Birchall not gettin a call up.
And when Birchall check out de forum he go see dat we behind him 100%

We got yuh back Me MuM....

yuh think he does pass here, i wonder if he ever post? lol i meet him once for a autograph lol, cool fellah  :beermug:
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: Dutty on May 09, 2008, 07:41:57 PM


yuh think he does pass here, i wonder if he ever post? lol i meet him once for a autograph lol, cool fellah  :beermug:
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All dem fellahs does peep in here now an den

If ah remember correct latas and all was answerin somebody question during the world cup ...but he post under the name 'richie core' or someting so
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: davidephraim on May 09, 2008, 07:42:42 PM
Is this in response to the Birchall article?? or did this come first?

The coincidence and timing of the two real kinda suspect

nah dutty... yuh right... this I believe come after. Sometimes de forum does forget how much disclosure power it really have. I suspect they go also read dat we not buying into de frivolous reasoniing about players earning their pick because as dry so say, dey dust off Autis and bring him back and Hyland is unattached. 
I love de local talent but if yuh bleeding players yuh cya tell we why Birchall not gettin a call up.
And when Birchall check out de forum he go see dat we behind him 100%

We got yuh back Me MuM....

yuh think he does pass here, i wonder if he ever post? lol

boy Die Hard, I think they all do. Fuentes is probably de deliverer for de ttff because dem fellas have he for dat kinda stuff but i am certain dat de players stop in.  Player sentiment.  everyone likes to know how they are percieved by their fans.

We are the dam Fan site here and I think that we forget dat sometimes. There is no other. Dont Manu care about De Manu fan club site?  I think they do....
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: D.H.W on May 09, 2008, 07:44:09 PM


yuh think he does pass here, i wonder if he ever post? lol i meet him once for a autograph lol, cool fellah  :beermug:
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All dem fellahs does peep in here now an den

If ah remember correct latas and all was answerin somebody question during the world cup ...but he post under the name 'richie core' or someting so

decent, well ah hope Bichall see he have support here.

Come and make a little post for we nah Birchie ;D
Title: Re: MATURANA: Players must earn their picks
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 09, 2008, 07:48:15 PM
MATURANA: PLAYERS MUST EARN THEIR PICKS
“Everybody wants to play against England but everybody cannot play one match, only eleven players can be on the pitch at one time and we will select the players we see best fit. There are no favours and we don’t pick on reputation or history. What you did last year or the year before doesn’t tell what you will do today. But if a player is playing consistently and we feel this way about the player in recent time then for sure he will have a better chance that the other player,” Maturana told TTFF Media.

On the issue of having a player like Khaleem Hyland in the team even though he is unattached at the moment, Maturana’s response was that he was satisfied with his current level of play and the player was in the midst of training with Portsmouth as well as in private training with the national team trainers even while the team was not in day to day training.
   :applause:  :applause: Well said

he dod recall whitley right?
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 09, 2008, 07:51:57 PM
Assistant Coach Anton Corneal clearly articulated a vision for the sport in our country and highlighted exactly how instrumental each of the players could be in this mission,” Muhammad said.

who running it!!
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: weary1969 on May 09, 2008, 09:17:43 PM
Thanks 4 clearing that up I taught it was a friend ting
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 09, 2008, 09:20:57 PM
weary1969 we know  Anton Corneal  running the show
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on May 09, 2008, 09:25:32 PM
Hyland trained with Pompey like what? in March not so?   He getting private training for the past 2 months at home...

but yet...Warrior Birchall..Playing reserve football for Coventry and training every week...but yet couldn't earn a call up?? 

I dont need Avery Birchall and Sancho to start the f**king england game yuh know...I just need them back... all 3 fit..all 3 playing...

they could come back and train with the squad...they could feature against Jamaica....Bring dem back!

"Bring our Warriors Home"
 
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: weary1969 on May 09, 2008, 09:31:42 PM
Anton is d man we love it so
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: kiffysmooth on May 09, 2008, 09:32:58 PM
Theobald better play
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Padams on May 09, 2008, 10:22:36 PM
Jus to clarify, incase the players does really pass through d site, we eh doggin Hyland or Whitley OR ANY OTHER LOCAL PLAYERS, they deserve their chance to represent and they have proven they are capable thus far...

but bring back ME MUM TOO
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: D.H.W on May 09, 2008, 10:27:11 PM
BRING BACK BIRCHALL
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Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Brownsugar on May 10, 2008, 05:03:12 AM
Theobald better play

steups...

We talking about serious footballers here.... ::)
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 10, 2008, 06:49:20 AM
T&T footballers training before Barbados match

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lX5lICJgsvA
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Fyzoman on May 10, 2008, 08:48:31 AM
Theobald better play

steups...

We talking about serious footballers here.... ::)

brownie, yuh eh easy...but ah hear yuh!
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: kiffysmooth on May 10, 2008, 09:51:01 AM
Theobald better play

steups...

We talking about serious footballers here.... ::)
You does only talk bout who yuh have crush on :rotfl: :rotfl:  Doh take it personal
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Brownsugar on May 10, 2008, 02:10:12 PM
Theobald better play

steups...

We talking about serious footballers here.... ::)
You does only talk bout who yuh have crush on :rotfl: :rotfl:  Doh take it personal

Oh please, I have much better taste....
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: banton on May 10, 2008, 05:42:03 PM
i saw hyland and silvo spann the the game last night
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: weary1969 on May 10, 2008, 07:46:24 PM
Spann will b watchin many more games after he Ash Wed performance
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Storeboy on May 10, 2008, 09:43:26 PM
They need to prove that Birchall is no good by his play.  He proved on the field that he is god enough.  He is now two years older at 24 and more than likely os better than he was two years ago.  How could they say he is not good enough if they never give hoim a trial  That is vbery unfair.  I say, play 'Me Mum' now.  Give him a trial thn say he aint good enough, not before.
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Sando prince on May 10, 2008, 09:47:46 PM
Yes Storeboy we all know what Birchall did two years ago..but dont be naive to think because a player is two years older means he has become (or more likely) better...that's rubbish!!
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Storeboy on May 10, 2008, 10:03:06 PM
Yes Storeboy we all know what Birchall did two years ago..but dont be naive to think because a player is two years older means he has become (or more likely) better...that's rubbish!!


I don't disagree with that.  But how you know that without takinga look at him.  Calling him for a trial.  Trial I say,  like you did for Hyland, Whitley and other players who have not been playing.  leh me hear you!
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Babalawo on May 10, 2008, 10:09:50 PM
Theobald and Birchall don;t play Maturana's colombian style of midfield.  Them play a defensive minded one, why you think them was starting for Wim and Beenie over Latapy.  Alluyh bawling for man to get call up and if they mess up Maturana's plan and style of play, then allyuh calling for the man to get fired after.
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: kiffysmooth on May 10, 2008, 11:04:54 PM
Theobald and Birchall don;t play Maturana's colombian style of midfield. Them play a defensive minded one, why you think them was starting for Wim and Beenie over Latapy. Alluyh bawling for man to get call up and if they mess up Maturana's plan and style of play, then allyuh calling for the man to get fired after.
  Ah disagree wid yuh on dah one padnah......I yet to find out what is ah columbian midfield.  And doh tell meh yuh using one man Valderama as ah template.  And tell meh who den go mirror Maturana "Columbian Style" midfield......

All yuh good yes
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: mwanasoka on May 11, 2008, 05:33:50 AM
WE PUTTING OUT AN A.P.B. FOR AVERY,SANCHO
AND BIRCHALL. BRING THEM BACK HOME NOW !!!

Dis is Disparate Treatment.
Why is it dat dey culd turn dey back on some fellas
on de BLACKLIST and then nurture others.
Is dis reprisal for something dat displeased them.
Avery an Sancho was Pivital,Defensively and
Birchall was Pivital,Offensively.
Is jess like the one goal dat break we back in 89,
Is de same one goal dat lift de nation up an onward
to de WC.Dat was Birchall Doing.
TTFF,Have you become Degenerate ?
 :shameonyou: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: elan on May 12, 2008, 12:34:55 PM
T&T footballers training before Barbados match

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lX5lICJgsvA

That was really kind of wierd. The coaching staff passing balls while players in a line. How about having other players pass the same ball and the coach look on. Have two or three groups going at  the same time. Therefore, each player get numerous chance to perform the exercise. Same thing with the crossing and finishing, have men constantly rotating. Why coaches crossing balls when we have players who need to work on this technique. Also, would the coaches be on the field during the game to cross the bals? I hope not.

I was disappointed in the session, I was looking for a little more.
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: supporter on May 12, 2008, 01:21:49 PM
Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).

Media.

On the issue of having a player like Khaleem Hyland in the team even though he is unattached at the moment, Maturana’s response was that he was satisfied with his current level of play and the player was in the midst of training with Portsmouth as well as in private training with the national team trainers even while the team was not in day to day training.

What shit.... Birchall not training and keeping fit, playing reserve matches? steups.  And Hyland is not in the midst of training with Portsmouth whatsoever. Pure tata. Just admit the truth.
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: weary1969 on May 12, 2008, 05:08:15 PM
Dem fellas in d TTFF eh know d trute if it hit them ovah d head and say I am d trute
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: elan on May 23, 2008, 01:03:20 PM
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Fuentes to Sunderland: Trust us with Kenwyne!!
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Trinidad and Tobago today promised Sunderland: "You can trust us with Kenwyne Jones."

The Black Cats' £6million striker is still recovering from suffering a broken arm in his club's end of season loss at home to Arsenal only 12 days ago.


But T&T are desperate for him to play in their showpiece friendly with England on June 1.

Despite Jones's importance to his country, T&T spokesman Shaun Fuentes said it would be madness to risk the 23-year-old star making his injury worse.

Fuentes said: "Kenwyne's been here in Trinidad for a few days catching up with his friends and family.

"He's enjoying chilling out after a tough season but I think he wants to play against England and we would like him to play some part.

"The first day of our training camp is tomorrow and Kenwyne won't be involved in that.

"We will properly assess his injury and make a careful decision in due course.

"But Sunderland can be confident we won't take any risk with Kenwyne. He's our biggest star right now – an important player for us.

"We have World Cup qualifiers against Bermuda after the England game and it is important for us to have Kenwyne fit."

Sunderland winger Carlos Edwards is also in the Soca Warriors' squad to play England and should join Jones against England.

Fuentes added: "Some arrangement will be made for Kenwyne to play against England wearing a light cast if that's necessary.

"But I think he has indicated it may be possible that, depending on how well the injury heals, he could probably go without the cast.

"It will be great to have Carlos back too. Our coach Franc Maturana has not had much of a chance to see these guys for himself so this is going to be a great chance for the players and the coach.
"We know Carlos and Kenwyne are not only important for the national team but are definitely important to Sunderland as well.

"Our federation wants a strong working relationship with Sunderland and we don't want to make things harder in that relationship."

T&T met England in the last World Cup finals – the first the Soca Warriors had ever qualified for – but next Sunday's friendly is seen as a historic date.

"It is the biggest game ever to be staged in our country," added Fuentes. "The interest is huge. We sold out our 24,000 tickets in two days and if we had an extra 15,000 or 20,000 seats we could probably sell them, too."
 

 
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Why not extend the same opportunity to the rest?
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: jai john on May 23, 2008, 09:23:17 PM
Yuh really kyah please trinis nah ! we get an manager who eh lose ah game yet ..no matter that he using de local players and men still want to pick side ! Some ah dem same men did swallow Wim like a diana power mint ...without hesitation . Check the record of the two .... and Wim was only playing de foreign based or he eh playing . Is not he who say it din have no good local league or players ? way fellas like keyon daniel and forbes come from ?
Look let de man pick he team nah and leh we do like sprang say ..an learn something !
If de man pick somebody is because he seeing something ..if not now but for later .... leave de man alone !
Title: Re: Maturana: Players must earn their picks.
Post by: Tha G. on May 23, 2008, 10:14:45 PM
Yuh really kyah please trinis nah ! we get an manager who eh lose ah game yet ..no matter that he using de local players and men still want to pick side ! Some ah dem same men did swallow Wim like a diana power mint ...without hesitation . Check the record of the two .... and Wim was only playing de foreign based or he eh playing . Is not he who say it din have no good local league or players ? way fellas like keyon daniel and forbes come from ?
Look let de man pick he team nah and leh we do like sprang say ..an learn something !
If de man pick somebody is because he seeing something ..if not now but for later .... leave de man alone !


yes brodda  jai john... you cyah please trinis nah. De man wining with the scheme, even though is barbados and grenada we play, but ah win is ah win, and if we winning now, and de so called big guns eh reach yet, wah we go do when Mr Mattas get to play with the top shottas. I done see plenty men in here go make ah setta noise when he pick side later in the year. The man only here for about 6 months and look at how he pickin, we in rebuilding times so he have to build from the ground up. ofcourse we might get some licks in friendlies, but at the end of the day is world cup Quals we should worry bout, and I have full confidence that the man go pick big side for them games to come. I respect the man but he need not pick on who say he should pick. is like some men on here feel they could do better and if so, how come they are not, or have ever been a coach that took a big side to the world cup, so, take it i easy on the man till he start to fail. But, man have a right to talk., even if it is nonesense
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