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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team stand-out Everald "Gally" Cummings yesterday applauded the return of iconic player Russell "Little Magician" Latapy, but only if the 40-year-old Scotland-based midfielder plans to help the "Soca Warriors" as a coach.
Cummings, who made Latapy a key component of his "Strike Squad" 20 years ago, admitted that he had few details about the Falkirk star's new role as "player/coach", but said he had a lot to offer local football.
"Who wouldn't be happy to have the Little Magician?" asked Cummings, who is a sport director at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). "I don't know the logistics of the whole situation and if he is coming more as a player or as a coach.
"If he is coming more as a coach, then yes."
Retired national goalkeeper and Football Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT) president Shaka Hislop, who was Latapy's teammate at the 2006 World Cup, also congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) on their choice.
"I think it is an appointment that is not only inevitable but long overdue," said Hislop, who works as an ESPN football analyst. "For the first time, we have players who played abroad at the highest level and have the opportunity to go into coaching and we have to make the most of that."
CLICO San Juan Jabloteh assistant coach and Trinidad and Tobago's most capped international player, Angus Eve, feels that Latapy could lift the country's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, as he did for the 2006 series.
"I think the guys always look up to 'Latas' and the Trinidad public love him to be in and around the team," said Eve. "He is always a 'pick me up' and he was definitely a lift for the guys in the last campaign."
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"I am not going to challenge Russell's ability to coach because I don't know it. But a lot of people will be saying that he was a great player so he would be a great appointment. I disagree with it on that basis."
Corneal, whose son Anton is assistant to present T&T head coach, Colombian Francisco Maturana, and was understudy to Dutchmen Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen, believes Latapy will return primarily as a player. And he think it appears to be a panicked decision.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
"I cannot comment on Latapy's form now because Falkirk is struggling and he has not played much for them this season. But maybe someone in the TTFF is more aware of his present condition."
Cummings also felt that Latapy's best role was not as a player.
"He would be interfering with the development of our programme, providing there is a programme," he said. "We need to start to develop other Latapys and not have the same person playing until he is 50 years."
It is still unclear how Latapy would fit into the present coaching set-up.
Eve explained that coaches usually select their own assistants to be sure there is a mutual philosophy. He does not know how Maturana would handle Latapy's inclusion if he did not request it in the first place.
"I cannot comment on Russell as a coach because I do not know what he brings as a coach," said Eve. "If Maturana handles the structure of the team and Latapy brings the flair, it can be a good combination if they mesh together."
Cummings and Hislop, both local sporting Hall of Famers, cannot wait for Latapy to inherit the top coaching post, though.
"With no disrespect to Anton (Corneal), I feel Russell has better credentials to eventually take over on a full-time basis," said Hislop. "Time will tell how the staff relationship works with Russell's inclusion, but I think it is time Russell is given the opportunity to impart his experience both in the short-term and in the long-term.
"I think Russell has a long-term future in coaching and I think Trinidad and Tobago is in a great position to capitalise on that. I can only hope that the powers-that-be share my enthusiasm."
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ha ha yuh son had to ride out ..............
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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
Trying to sow discord in Mr. Corneal? The same Guerra who allyuh continue to ignore is an indictment against Latapy? Perhaps if ya'll had selected the young man in the 1st place. Then again he playin for Jabloteh...
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ha ha yuh son had to ride out ..............
:devil: :rotfl: ;)
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Alvin blood pressure must be rising and his heart racing. The heir apparent is no longer apparent. Watch the Circus fellas.
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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team stand-out Everald "Gally" Cummings yesterday applauded the return of iconic player Russell "Little Magician" Latapy, but only if the 40-year-old Scotland-based midfielder plans to help the "Soca Warriors" as a coach.
Cummings, who made Latapy a key component of his "Strike Squad" 20 years ago, admitted that he had few details about the Falkirk star's new role as "player/coach", but said he had a lot to offer local football.
"Who wouldn't be happy to have the Little Magician?" asked Cummings, who is a sport director at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). "I don't know the logistics of the whole situation and if he is coming more as a player or as a coach.
"If he is coming more as a coach, then yes."
Retired national goalkeeper and Football Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT) president Shaka Hislop, who was Latapy's teammate at the 2006 World Cup, also congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) on their choice.
"I think it is an appointment that is not only inevitable but long overdue," said Hislop, who works as an ESPN football analyst. "For the first time, we have players who played abroad at the highest level and have the opportunity to go into coaching and we have to make the most of that."
CLICO San Juan Jabloteh assistant coach and Trinidad and Tobago's most capped international player, Angus Eve, feels that Latapy could lift the country's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, as he did for the 2006 series.
"I think the guys always look up to 'Latas' and the Trinidad public love him to be in and around the team," said Eve. "He is always a 'pick me up' and he was definitely a lift for the guys in the last campaign."
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"I am not going to challenge Russell's ability to coach because I don't know it. But a lot of people will be saying that he was a great player so he would be a great appointment. I disagree with it on that basis."
Corneal, whose son Anton is assistant to present T&T head coach, Colombian Francisco Maturana, and was understudy to Dutchmen Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen, believes Latapy will return primarily as a player. And he think it appears to be a panicked decision.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
"I cannot comment on Latapy's form now because Falkirk is struggling and he has not played much for them this season. But maybe someone in the TTFF is more aware of his present condition."
SOUR gnikcuf GRAPES, POPS :devil:
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I go be real happy de day when I hear that Anton Corneal has been relieved of his duties as assistant coach of the national team.
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hear allyuh...anton anton anton...before we stress the fact that get Fu#king maturana and the TTFF out..is anton anton anton...
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hear allyuh...anton anton anton...before we stress the fact that get Fu#king maturana and the TTFF out..is anton anton anton...
Nah well man really commentating on the bitterness of the Corneals in this article....
Yeah but Maturana need to go long time.. he ent leading at all!
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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team stand-out Everald "Gally" Cummings yesterday applauded the return of iconic player Russell "Little Magician" Latapy, but only if the 40-year-old Scotland-based midfielder plans to help the "Soca Warriors" as a coach.
Cummings, who made Latapy a key component of his "Strike Squad" 20 years ago, admitted that he had few details about the Falkirk star's new role as "player/coach", but said he had a lot to offer local football.
"Who wouldn't be happy to have the Little Magician?" asked Cummings, who is a sport director at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). "I don't know the logistics of the whole situation and if he is coming more as a player or as a coach.
"If he is coming more as a coach, then yes."
Retired national goalkeeper and Football Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT) president Shaka Hislop, who was Latapy's teammate at the 2006 World Cup, also congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) on their choice.
"I think it is an appointment that is not only inevitable but long overdue," said Hislop, who works as an ESPN football analyst. "For the first time, we have players who played abroad at the highest level and have the opportunity to go into coaching and we have to make the most of that."
CLICO San Juan Jabloteh assistant coach and Trinidad and Tobago's most capped international player, Angus Eve, feels that Latapy could lift the country's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, as he did for the 2006 series.
"I think the guys always look up to 'Latas' and the Trinidad public love him to be in and around the team," said Eve. "He is always a 'pick me up' and he was definitely a lift for the guys in the last campaign."
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"I am not going to challenge Russell's ability to coach because I don't know it. But a lot of people will be saying that he was a great player so he would be a great appointment. I disagree with it on that basis."
Corneal, whose son Anton is assistant to present T&T head coach, Colombian Francisco Maturana, and was understudy to Dutchmen Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen, believes Latapy will return primarily as a player. And he think it appears to be a panicked decision.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
"I cannot comment on Latapy's form now because Falkirk is struggling and he has not played much for them this season. But maybe someone in the TTFF is more aware of his present condition."
Cummings also felt that Latapy's best role was not as a player.
"He would be interfering with the development of our programme, providing there is a programme," he said. "We need to start to develop other Latapys and not have the same person playing until he is 50 years."
It is still unclear how Latapy would fit into the present coaching set-up.
Eve explained that coaches usually select their own assistants to be sure there is a mutual philosophy. He does not know how Maturana would handle Latapy's inclusion if he did not request it in the first place.
"I cannot comment on Russell as a coach because I do not know what he brings as a coach," said Eve. "If Maturana handles the structure of the team and Latapy brings the flair, it can be a good combination if they mesh together."
Cummings and Hislop, both local sporting Hall of Famers, cannot wait for Latapy to inherit the top coaching post, though.
"With no disrespect to Anton (Corneal), I feel Russell has better credentials to eventually take over on a full-time basis," said Hislop. "Time will tell how the staff relationship works with Russell's inclusion, but I think it is time Russell is given the opportunity to impart his experience both in the short-term and in the long-term.
"I think Russell has a long-term future in coaching and I think Trinidad and Tobago is in a great position to capitalise on that. I can only hope that the powers-that-be share my enthusiasm."
And here I was celebrating first thinking that Latapy replace Maturana!
So when does Maturana ride out?
Anton can be Latapy's assitant once Maturana rides out!! :idea:
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hear allyuh...anton anton anton...before we stress the fact that get Fu#king maturana and the TTFF out..is anton anton anton...
Big, that will never happen
JackAssClownTroop (aka TTFF) will be here for a very long time........how many sons Jack Ass have again? ;)
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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
yuh cah beat Alvin Corneal for unabashed bias eh!
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"I am not going to challenge Russell's ability to coach because I don't know it. But a lot of people will be saying that he was a great player so he would be a great appointment. I disagree with it on that basis."
Corneal, whose son Anton is assistant to present T&T head coach, Colombian Francisco Maturana, and was understudy to Dutchmen Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen, believes Latapy will return primarily as a player. And he think it appears to be a panicked decision.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
"I cannot comment on Latapy's form now because Falkirk is struggling and he has not played much for them this season. But maybe someone in the TTFF is more aware of his present condition."
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Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
Alvin hasn't said anything wrong there. He statin facts.
However, despite having a whole lot more opportunities and experience, Alvin's own record as a coach is disturbingly similar. He's never done anything substantial in terms of results at any level of the game. At least Latas nmow startin out. If Latas was to coach a SSFL team to any of the 3 titles on offer, far less his Falkirk reserve squad to the reserve championship, he would have already surpassed Alvin's coaching achievements during his entire career.
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Corneal have the gall to mention Guerra, them have rel belly yes.
The ma trying toplay down Latas yes.
What did his son do that was substantial enough to give him all the chanceshe have gottenso far?
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"I think it is an appointment that is not only inevitable but long overdue," said Hislop, who works as an ESPN football analyst. "For the first time, we have players who played abroad at the highest level and have the opportunity to go into coaching and we have to make the most of that."
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"With no disrespect to Anton (Corneal), I feel Russell has better credentials to eventually take over on a full-time basis," said Hislop. "Time will tell how the staff relationship works with Russell's inclusion, but I think it is time Russell is given the opportunity to impart his experience both in the short-term and in the long-term.
"I think Russell has a long-term future in coaching and I think Trinidad and Tobago is in a great position to capitalise on that. I can only hope that the powers-that-be share my enthusiasm."
Fully aboard with the premise and the vision. Undecided :-\ as to whether long overdue or how long overdue, but I follow the direction of Shaka's advocacy.
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"With no disrespect to Anton (Corneal), I feel Russell has better credentials to eventually take over on a full-time basis," said Hislop.
Well said Shaka, Anton led this country to the last under 17 wc where we get we ass cut (14 goals conceded in 3 games). he definitely needs to go as he has not proven himself to be a winner.
I think Latas will bring about a certain imagination and creativity to the side that has been lacking under the Maturana era....both as a player and coach...
At the end of the day its about tnt.....not about the corneals!!!!
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Former stars welcome return of 'Little Magician'
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).
ALL HAIL LATAPY
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team stand-out Everald "Gally" Cummings yesterday applauded the return of iconic player Russell "Little Magician" Latapy, but only if the 40-year-old Scotland-based midfielder plans to help the "Soca Warriors" as a coach.
Cummings, who made Latapy a key component of his "Strike Squad" 20 years ago, admitted that he had few details about the Falkirk star's new role as "player/coach", but said he had a lot to offer local football.
"Who wouldn't be happy to have the Little Magician?" asked Cummings, who is a sport director at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). "I don't know the logistics of the whole situation and if he is coming more as a player or as a coach.
"If he is coming more as a coach, then yes."
Retired national goalkeeper and Football Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT) president Shaka Hislop, who was Latapy's teammate at the 2006 World Cup, also congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) on their choice.
"I think it is an appointment that is not only inevitable but long overdue," said Hislop, who works as an ESPN football analyst. "For the first time, we have players who played abroad at the highest level and have the opportunity to go into coaching and we have to make the most of that."
CLICO San Juan Jabloteh assistant coach and Trinidad and Tobago's most capped international player, Angus Eve, feels that Latapy could lift the country's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, as he did for the 2006 series.
"I think the guys always look up to 'Latas' and the Trinidad public love him to be in and around the team," said Eve. "He is always a 'pick me up' and he was definitely a lift for the guys in the last campaign."
FIFA technical adviser Alvin Corneal, a former national player and coach, sounded a word of caution, though.
Corneal pointed out that Latapy's record as assistant coach for unheralded Scotland Premier League team, Falkirk FC, offered little clues as to whether he could succeed.
"If the TTFF think he is good enough and want to use him then, he is entitled to a chance," said Corneal. "It is hard to judge him because Falkirk is not a big club and I can't say he did anything substantial there...
"A good player does not necessarily make a good coach... It is a whole different profession.
"I am not going to challenge Russell's ability to coach because I don't know it. But a lot of people will be saying that he was a great player so he would be a great appointment. I disagree with it on that basis."
Corneal, whose son Anton is assistant to present T&T head coach, Colombian Francisco Maturana, and was understudy to Dutchmen Leo Beenhakker and Wim Rijsbergen, believes Latapy will return primarily as a player. And he think it appears to be a panicked decision.
"There is no doubt that quality is quality and, if he is fit, he can always produce something special," said Corneal. "But to bring in a 40-year-old to replace a 19-year-old or 20-year-old is tough and quite an indictment on the talented players today like Ataullah Guerra who are aspiring to play at the highest level.
Allyuh believe this??? The man call Guerra name, the same Guerra they been refusing to pick for how long now? Damn hypocrite
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what we need to do is get raid of the entire cornmeal staff and maturana also .. then bring in Latas and Cummings to run de flicking show.. everybody and dey nanny get back a chance to run de national team how come cummings aint never get to try back .
war...
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Corneal have the gall to mention Guerra, them have rel belly yes.
Boy I read de "offline" version of this story while ah eating mih lunch and nearly choke when I read that....dem fellas good yes....real good....
Now I really curious as to why Guerra eh play since before the England game, cuz is obviously not he talent holding him back!!!....steups!!...
Look let mih goh and do mih wuk yes.....steups!!
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Dat man is d best ALVIN TAKE A BOWWWWWWWWWWWW. Guerra u say I must read wrong need 2 check meh glasses perscription not Guerra
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Alvin Corneal is an asshole. Anton should get demoted, let him continue to coach de youth team and let Latapy take over. Alvin does give Anton a bad reputition.
Is Anton is incharge of de entire system ? I hope not...
Latapy deserve a chance !!!!
I love this move.... and he can still play better than any midfield we have going forward. Guerra will learn under Latapy..
Good move TTFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I so tired of Alvin flappin his gums...always a "but" in everything. To me in sound like his comments towards Latas is just because he feels that Anton's role is now threatened. Cheups...Alvin, cool yuh peggie.
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Latas appointment is a real good thing, especially for team morale. All the players respect latas, including the guys playing abroad. As coach or player he will bring the level of confidence up