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Peltier: “I have no attitude problem.”
By Inshan Mohammed.
Former St Anthony College and Trinidad and Tobago national midfielder Lester Peltier says he has no problem, loves his country and would welcome the opportunity to play for the Soca Warriors if given the chance.
Peltier is currently in-form for his employer and has been scoring many goals. One of his goals helped ŠK Slovan Bratislava lift their 13th Slovak Cup just a few days ago and the Club is on course for a domestic double.
Last March however, the 24 year-old winger was described by T&T head coach Hutson Charles as problematic. "Lester is talented, but he needs to get a little more mature,” said the former “Strike Squad” star. “Twice we brought him back and there were problems and disciplinary issues since under Pfister. His problem is he feels it is all about Peltier."
Meanwhile a similar controversy was brewing with another player, Philadelphia Union midfielder Keon Daniel. The gifted midfielder refused to join T&T after initially accepting to join the Warriors invitation for the 2012 Caribbean Cup semi-final rounds and final in Antigua and Barbuda.
"Keon is a player we could have used but apparently he doesn't want to be contacted," head coach Huston Charles told Wired868.com. "We don't even know what country he is in... I think it is real immature behaviour (because) we spoke to him in St Kitts and he assured us he would come back."
On the flip side Charles went on to say, “Keon brings something different in terms of his football intelligence and vision.” “I think it is something that can enhance the team and we shouldn’t let that (ability) just go by the wayside.”
Co-head coach Jamaal Shabazz also told wired868.com, “It was a difficult time for Keon. He didn’t deal with it in the best manner. We didn’t delve too much into it… He is very introverted guy and he just disappeared…”
“He said he is sorry about how he dealt with it and he didn’t mean to disrespect anybody… He has expressed a commitment and we are happy to give him that opportunity again.”
Peltier however was not given such a luxury. He was supposedly dropped from the team and was never called up again for a series of matches including two against Peru and one versus Belize.
Now T&T is set to play two upcoming friendly internationals away to Romania and Estonia next month, which are in close proximity to Slovakia where Peltier is based; and yet again the speedy winger was surprisingly not included in T&T's 20-man squad.
When asked if he was blacklisted Peltier replied, "I am not aware of being blacklisted."
Peltier further stated that he did not have an attitude problem and only expected the T&T coach to be a little more professional. "With regards to this alleged "attitude problem", all I have been is assertive at times where professionalism was lacking with the management of the national team," said the former San Juan Jabloteh winger.
"I love my country and always feel honoured to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the pitch. However, playing in Europe at a high professional level has indeed raised my level of expectations for the national team and there were instances where these expectations were not met and I expressed this."
"But I will like to move forward and will welcome any opportunity to play with the team." I didn't mean to disrespect anyone. I just wanted things to be a little more professional, that's not much to ask?" "I respect the coach and if I am given the chance again I would love to don the Red, White and Black again."
"My league will be finished on May 27th and unfortunately I will not be going on vacation in T&T. I will be spending most of my time-off doing some personal training here in Europe in preparation for the Champion League qualifiers,” ended Peltier.
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This kinda ting happen with Nakhid and then Sancho and dem...
So is dem fellas too pushy? or the staff need to get their act together? or a little bit of both.
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Doh hut yuh head, Peltier. We ent lehhin nobody start a new blacklist.
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This kinda ting happen with Nakhid and then Sancho and dem...
So is dem fellas too pushy? or the staff need to get their act together? or a little bit of both.
Progress is never effortless, ent?
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Peltier is right but next time he have to probably learn to do things in a better way.
He does have a little show boat about him and I am sure if reflects bad on the coach as other players are watching.
But I support him, he stand up for his right, just there is a way to do things.
Hope both parties can resolve this.
As Peltier say, he wants to play, give him the chance, Daniel got it, maybe because he was a Caledonia player.
All kind of things happening since Shabazz came in.
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good work Flex.. Hope this can smooth things over.. he is too valuable to the cause to be blacklisted by the coaches
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This kinda ting happen with Nakhid and then Sancho and dem...
So is dem fellas too pushy? or the staff need to get their act together? or a little bit of both.
Most likely a bit of both. And on top of dat dey both probably waiting on each other to make de next move. He waiting on a call up and de coach waiting on a apology or something before giving him the callup. Hopefully both of them read this and somebody decide to be de bigger man.
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So if guns kill people, I guess pencils miss spell words, cars drive drunk and spoons make people fat.
Whats new with the TTFF.
And Peltier, make yuh point and do your thing but still remember you was once there with them under de same conditions. Stand up but do it the right way !!!
All kiss and make up nah.
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AHA!!!!!
Finally!!!!!
Peltier further stated that he did not have an attitude problem and only expected the T&T coach to be a little more professional. "With regards to this alleged "attitude problem", all I have been is assertive at times where professionalism was lacking with the management of the national team," said the former San Juan Jabloteh winger.
Now we know what the issue is..and yes FF first person I thought about is Nakhid.
See I does always wonder how fellahs who doing it professionally in foreign (with big coaches) does handle being coached by a local, I'm sure is plenty tongue-biting does be taking place, and not everybody too good at doing that.
Ah rell greedy, now ah want to know what he tell the coaching staff, somebody back home find out nah :)
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... maybe because he was a Caledonia player.
All kind of things happening since Shabazz came in.
I think people could probably (rightly) say all kinda bad things bout shabbaz, but I think we should also say the positives too. I think he is a cool tess, exactly the sort of dude to squash an argument.
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Glad for Flex to reach out to get Lester's side of the story, he gives some insight and a stated commitment to the T&T cause but unfortunately in the grand scheme of things the situation remains unresolved.
Peltier and the team management need to talk to each other and get this sorted out. All this talk about being professional, i really not buying it in all honesty cause real professionalism is knowing the appropriate time, place and manner to voice any concerns you have with regard to yourself or the team.
The TTFF needs to be the 'bigger man' and extend an olive branch to this player and at least to give him an opportunity to recommit and at the same time re-establish whatever conduct rules if they exist. Peltier needs to listen and function within those parameters cause if he really is committed he will conduct himself appropriately moving forward.
If that works out, guess who wins in the end? Everybody!
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
wow....just wow
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Sorry but I gotta agree with Kingman!!
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
Exactlyyyyy...he needs to put his head down and grind it out on the field...humility my friend...yuh know how much time I does wannna cuss way my bosses...or fire some subordinates...but I can't cuz is a TEAM EFFORT. Humility!
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He had one good game for T&T against Barbados and never show much after than.
We could do without him. We do not need no one messing up the other players mind.
No man bigger than the game or the country.
Dont let a few dollars cloud your mind Mr Peltier.
At the same time, the TTFF need to be more professional if they want respect, they have to give !!
I am sure there are two sides to the REAL Story.
I advice that they shake hands and move forward.
Ever since Peltier went on trials at Arsenal his head blew up.
I saw a few pictures of him on facebook and the guy dresses like puff daddy, all bling sooner or later he will realise that all of this is just worthless.
No one likes a young punk.
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
wow....just wow
Lol, right? Wow.
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He had one good game for T&T against Barbados and never show much after than.
We could do without him. We do not need no one messing up the other players mind.
No man bigger than the game or the country.
Dont let a few dollars cloud your mind Mr Peltier.
At the same time, the TTFF need to be more professional if they want respect, they have to give !!
I am sure there are two sides to the REAL Story.
I advice that they shake hands and move forward.
Ever since Peltier went on trials at Arsenal his head blew up.
I saw a few pictures of him on facebook and the guy dresses like puff daddy, all bling sooner or later he will realise that all of this is just worthless.
No one likes a young punk.
Errol iz somebody alter ego?
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
Exactlyyyyy...he needs to put his head down and grind it out on the field...humility my friend...yuh know how much time I does wannna cuss way my bosses...or fire some subordinates...but I can't cuz is a TEAM EFFORT. Humility!
Since when a man expressing an opinion constitutes a lack of humility?
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Talk yuh talk.
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sometimes is not what you say but how you say it causes trouble. none of us there so we could only speculate if peltier move like ah imps or de coach move like ah imps. it funny how people defending peltier like we know his version is 100% correct and others beating him down same speed when it could be that he had good cause to stand up to the coach.
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Good point Nightmare, I am sure both parties might have valid points.
I know de TTFF and how unorganised and unprofessional they are so Peltier is DAM right to tell them off.
He is not playing in the best league in the world but I am sure the training and other things is 100 times better than in T&T.
The T&T coaches still coaching small goal style, big man running like they chupid and having the team play like how they coach, CONFUSE, CONFUSE.
Kingman talking about Yorke and Latapy, Yorke was never on T&T so he did not even care what happen, he was a empty shell while playing for T&T in his Man U days. Latapy was a next shit to, them men was on partry vibes and breaking curfew to fete and only got serious when they club career was over. Besides, them was Jack Warner boys, that is why they never stand up with de 2006 Warriors and went behind they back and take Jack Warner 30,000 dollars offer.
Shabazz and Charles could coach anybody ? you ever see how de team playing, especially from de back, no midfield and just kick up de road to one half dead striker who cant pass, trap, hold up or shoot de ball (Jones).
They playing a 5-5-0 system and eliminating de midfield, just kicking de ball up de field to no one hoping the striker gets it !!!!!!
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Sam, I hearing what you saying my friend. But the reality of it is, Dwight and Latas were stars....exceptional players....known worldwide.
Yes they break camp...party.....deal with girls....take money from Jack...etc...but at the end of the day, they stepped on the field and dealt with the game. That's what stars do.
Listen.....Samuel Eto have 4 or 5 children with 4 or 5 different woman.....he is a known womaniser.....Ronaldinho is a party animal and a womaniser.........Maradona did cocaine for breakfast.....Mario just a nut case....Zlatan does tell coaches whatever on his mind (good or bad)...the list goes on and on.....but one thing these guys have in common is that they are superstars and get the job done when called upon. Peltier ain't no star.
You also mentioned about Shabazz and Hudson can't coach. Maybe you right, maybe you wrong. But I believe there are two principles Peltier should take into consideration...understanding and respect.
Look, if I'm working in JP Morgan and I am used to my company doing things a certain way. Then I leave and go IMG and things are done differently....I can't just open my mouth and say things anyhow and to anyone. I have to first understand why IMG do things that way and then respect it (I don't have to agree with it).
I do however have a choice (1) I can stay and accept what they do (2) Or I can leave and go back JP Morgan.
In Peltier's case, he needs international caps to move up the ladder to a proper European league. So be smart, use the national team...get your caps and international experience....when you get to the EPL or La Liga or where ever, then you can open your mouth.
Now because he "voice his opinion" as asylumseeker said he is entitled too, he has to pray and hope the National team give him a 2nd chance.
Darryl Roberts play in the Eredivisie....Carlos playing in championship.....why the National team coaches not saying these players have attitude problems? Peltier say things are done differently where he plays, but I am 100% certain that things were done 100 times more professional in the leagues Darryl and Carlos played/playing than the league Peltier is playing in.
Both Carlos and Darryl both know the TTFF in a state now (that's understanding part) and they choose to accept it and play for Trinidad (respect part).
Kingman
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and the fact dat people feel that others are obligated to take crap because "dias d reality" is why trinidad remains and will always be ah backward ass banana republic
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Sorry but I gotta agree with Kingman!!
Bro, I politely disagree. He may have an attitude problem, but nothing different from many athletes in any sports. Plus the yute has abition. Yes, ambition. He decided to play in Slovakia, so that he would ot wither away in TT or hoping to get a contract in England. It cold, different food and language. This self initiative is what many on this forum used to berate all our local starboys of lacking. Now they going all over the world to hone their skills allyuh want to berate them for trying to be frank and assertive with the TTFF. Allyuh ever had dealings with the TTFF? Yes, I willing to give Tim Kee and the new administration some breathing space, but they have to set up better communication lines with our overseas players. Not because you get call up, you must lower your requirements. Also every players situation maybe different. Not all is the same.
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I am not absolving the TTFF in this either, the extremely talented footballers are very complex individuals as we can identify up and down the footballing landscape. Players have to be carefully managed with a delicate balance of facilitating their talent and the sometimes erratic behaviour that comes with it combined with a professional structure to keep them challenged and focused. Compensation also plays a big part of a professional paradigm, the fact that there is no payment structure that is honored in reasonable timeframe contributes to delinquincy, indiscipline and ultimately poor performance.
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Somebody point me to where there was a report of him being disrespectful ... certainly one can assert a point, or make a query, or express dissatisfaction with something ....without being disrespectful, ent? The same applies to ego. Ego is not necessarily disrespectful.
Peltier is currently in-form for his employer and has been scoring many goals. One of his goals helped ŠK Slovan Bratislava lift their 13th Slovak Cup just a few days ago and the Club is on course for a domestic double.
Last March however, the 24 year-old winger was described by T&T head coach Hutson Charles as problematic. "Lester is talented, but he needs to get a little more mature,” said the former “Strike Squad” star. “Twice we brought him back and there were problems and disciplinary issues since under Pfister. His problem is he feels it is all about Peltier."
Nah, Hutson ... dahis your problem and by extension my/our concern.
The two paragraphs do not gel and immaturity is an insufficient reason to not have a player on a national team. Disruptive? Dahis something else.
Also, I eh really appreciate the half-statement made by the coach. Either the coaches express a transparent position on the matter or do not make it a selection issue. This should not be an issue, and I'm going to presume that it is not and that both parties have had a reasonable and responsible exchange regarding the Gold Cup.
What in the world does what allegedly occurred under Pfister have to do with the current state of play? I'm aware of a situation in which a coach was told by other players that one of their teammates used to show up to practices drunk under the previous coach. Players wanted the coach to lean in on the player. For what? The player never showed up drunk on his watch.
Then they claimed the player covered it well. What's his recourse? To go do a breathalyzer? Clearly not. There's no point in cataloguing a trail of ills and transporting them from one scene to the next.
I just wanted things to be a little more professional, that's not much to ask?"
It is not too much to ask. We should be asking for it more.
One thing I can tell you about selfish players or egocentric players is that that's their approach on every team they on ... so what it is at all? Any reports out of Slovakia that Lester's teammates disgruntled with him? that the coach cyah deal with him?
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and the fact dat people feel that others are obligated to take crap because "dias d reality" is why trinidad remains and will always be ah backward ass banana republic
Exactly. We like it so. And who doh like it so like trouble.
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What would really help is to know what happened with him and the coach/coaching staff, so could somebody tell we the story if allyuh know.
Cause men pretty much telling the youth to hush he cyat and take whatever sub-standard coaching (if was ah coaching point) people throwing your way.
"With regards to this alleged "attitude problem", all I have been is assertive at times where professionalism was lacking with the management of the national team,"
What does Peltier mean by that? He criticize coaching tactics; he criticize coaches for reaching late; he criticize coaches for giving man 'fatigue' when dey doing ah serious drill or scrimmage; did ah coach 'pants' ah man during practice, we doh know right????
While it might be easy for some of us to dress back and chill (in de face of bullcrap), cause of our upbringing, socialization or whatever...everybody different!!!
So if allyuh know come een with de info of what really transpired nah?
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Take what we give yuh and hush yuh mouth, that's a good attitude to have in a "professional" setting.
Eat salt and rep yuh National team hard. Don't complain don't get frustrated cause you eh no big star.
We want to go to WC? :joker: :joker:
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Take what we give yuh and hush yuh mouth, that's a good attitude to have in a "professional" setting.
Eat salt and rep yuh National team hard. Don't complain don't get frustrated cause you eh no big star.
We want to go to WC? :joker: :joker:
this my tinkin
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Take what we give yuh and hush yuh mouth, that's a good attitude to have in a "professional" setting.
Eat salt and rep yuh National team hard. Don't complain don't get frustrated cause you eh no big star.
We want to go to WC? :joker: :joker:
Exactly
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Cause men pretty much telling the youth to hush he cyat and take whatever sub-standard coaching (if was ah coaching point) people throwing your way.
Not me sah. Be frank and tell the coach your grievience. This has been happening for ages. I have to hear exactly what was said between Hutson and the yute. I met Hutson before and even played in a tournament in Baltimore with him. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt here. He is under plenty pressure to win. I want him to win. But not of the expense of them players.
So I don't think he wants to deal with desension in his rank. I understand that. He has a limited window to impart his strategy for the team to succeed. Lester on the hand has stepped up his game now as he is in Slovakia. Yes, Slovakia is a small league, but there is a boni fide history of professionalism in that country. It was part of Czechslovakia. They are good in football, tennis and b-ball. Even now they punching above their weight in Eurosport. None of the top 10 Fifa ranked team think they can march into Bratislava with a bloody fight. Lester just feel that they asking them to be professional. Then the rest of them must be professional. I just assuming that is how the conversation went.
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Reading these comments clearly shows how easy it is to criticize our own in the absence of facts. Instead of motivating and uplifting, the easiest thing to do is project negative energy and bring down our very own. Lets face it...What has our government or TTFF really done to take our football to the highest level possible?? The National Team doesn't properly compensate these players for their efforts... When injured how do they treat these players both locally or internationally? Do they invest money to provide quality medical care for their players when injured? No! Now tell me would you sacrifice your international career to get injured while playing for your country....who in that event would not provide the care necessary for recovery? There is poor planning when these players come back to our country and players are not treated with the respect they deserve.
Frankly, all these players that have made it internationally should be praised..because they clearly did it on their own will and not because of the TTFF or the government....So what if he plays in a Slovakian League? must you downgrade his achievements?? And what would that do?? His salary for one month is probably what we earn in one year....So what if he dresses like Diddy??? Is this coming from a place of jealousy? It's time to encourage our own... Maybe he does have an attitude who knows? Attitude is never warranted ..but he has to be away from family and friends in a non english speaking country.....the weather is cold as hell....the food is nothing like our caribbean cuisine...dealing with being black in a racial country....there are many factors why an individual may react a certain way.....After a hard season where the pressure is on him to shine and make a name for himself in the "slovakian league" why can't the national team simply strive to improve and not just continue in their mediocre way of doing things....but there are always two sides to a story.
I say...let both parties put pride aside and focus on whats best for the country and not each other's ego. Lester Peltier is the best player on the national team..anybody that really knows football would know this.
peace and love
proud trinbagonian
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Reading these comments clearly shows how easy it is to criticize our own in the absence of facts. Instead of motivating and uplifting, the easiest thing to do is project negative energy and bring down our very own. Lets face it...What has our government or TTFF really done to take our football to the highest level possible?? The National Team doesn't properly compensate these players for their efforts... When injured how do they treat these players both locally or internationally? Do they invest money to provide quality medical care for their players when injured? No! Now tell me would you sacrifice your international career to get injured while playing for your country....who in that event would not provide the care necessary for recovery? There is poor planning when these players come back to our country and players are not treated with the respect they deserve.
Frankly, all these players that have made it internationally should be praised..because they clearly did it on their own will and not because of the TTFF or the government....So what if he plays in a Slovakian League? must you downgrade his achievements?? And what would that do?? His salary for one month is probably what we earn in one year....So what if he dresses like Diddy??? Is this coming from a place of jealousy? It's time to encourage our own... Maybe he does have an attitude who knows? Attitude is never warranted ..but he has to be away from family and friends in a non english speaking country.....the weather is cold as hell....the food is nothing like our caribbean cuisine...dealing with being black in a racial country....there are many factors why an individual may react a certain way.....After a hard season where the pressure is on him to shine and make a name for himself in the "slovakian league" why can't the national team simply strive to improve and not just continue in their mediocre way of doing things....but there are always two sides to a story.
I say...let both parties put pride aside and focus on whats best for the country and not each other's ego. Lester Peltier is the best player on the national team..anybody that really knows football would know this.
peace and love
proud trinbagonian
Big post.
Well said !!!
I hope to see Peltier back in T&T team again soon.
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peace and love
proud trinbagonian
Big post.
Well said !!!
I hope to see Peltier back in T&T team again soon.
+1
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In addition to Renee's post. Hutson Charles can easily says what he wants but when players are not being treated right, they eating KFC for dinner, they have no gatorade and have to have to drink soda or water and then train like donkeys some must lash out.
I am sure all the players feel the same but half of them not opening they mouth.
The locals have no choice but to accept what ever they get.
Now when Peltier open his mouth how can one be vex ?
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In addition to Renee's post. Hutson Charles can easily says what he wants but when players are not being treated right, they eating KFC for dinner, they have no gatorade and have to have to drink soda or water and then train like donkeys some must lash out.
I am sure all the players feel the same but half of them not opening they mouth.
The locals have no choice but to accept what ever they get.
Now when Peltier open his mouth how can one be vex ?
I once read where Travis Mulraine and a couple of guys used to complained about this same things you mentioned. Travis was always butting heads with TTFF.
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This fella sounds like he has de right attitude..we need more players like him..the problem is the coaches not the player..
Allyuh feel dem big players like Balotelli and Anelka and whoeverelse don't feel the same way about themselves
Rambo Gibbs had the same attitude and was stifled in Trinidad..these players are artists ..they have to handled with care ...the coach has to know what makes this player tick and he'll get the best out of him.
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De bottom line is, it have 2 sides to every story and both have to work with each other.
So both right and wrong.
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Mo
De bottom line is, it have 2 sides to every story and both have to work with each other.
So both right and wrong.
more inclined to say 1 wrong......and that is who have to changed......3rd world bullying attitude that been going on for decades need to change........fellas see what professionalism looks like on the outside and they should have expectations of the same when playing for the country.........
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Nothing in Trinidad and Tobago life iis professionally run. Not the Government, not politics, not Education, not Business, nothing nothing. SO why do people expect Sport to be any different. The most professional thing in TandT is Carnival and Pan sides. Our way of life eh calling for that. All the National teams have been a mess for years. The best prepared teams were 1973, 1989 & 2006. Showing we could go places if things were well funded, planned, organized, delivered and disciplined. Nah! What we like to do is lay blame, bad mouth and point finger. This is exactly why people like Jack could run things, do what they want, thief, lie cheat and still be supported by the ignorant minds created by an Education system and Society, that promotes uninformed & ignorant mind.
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I always heard the saying "shut your mouth and let people like you."
Peltier should probably do the same.
You are NOT in a place where you can open your mouth and say anything. Dwight Yorke could open his mouth (he was at Man Utd and one of the best strikers in the World at one point)......Russel Latapy could open his mouth because he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Concacaf (by the highly rated Mexicans) and also played at top Scottish clubs........Kenwyne Jones (EPL player) can open his open....Stern John (former EPL player and T&T all time leading goal scorer) could open his mouth......but Lester Peltier, you don't have that type of right just yet.
Why?
First off, you play in Solvakia my brother.....Solvakia!! A European league that is not even ranked TOP 15 in Europe. Second, you have done nothing for Trinidad national team......you scored a couple goals in your domestic league (which in all fairness to you is great, because it means you are heading in the right direction)......no one knows of you on the European stage or simply even in Concacaf.
But my advice to you is to respect the coaches of Trinidad national team and just shut up and play when you get the chance. When you start bussing a goal a game for Trinidad and move to a better/more respected league....then of course my friend, you go right ahead and open fire!
You are talented, but not a star.
Talent can take you places that character CAN'T keep you.
Kingman
More rubbish.......I cannot believe what I am reading here.
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If people only know the kind of shit and lack of professionalism that takes place while men on National duty they might understand. Now, Peltier is no saint. he has messed up before. The fact is the coaching staff needs to communicate this and let us know why one of our players (very good player) is being left in the cold.
Now if the staff came out and said for eg. he had girls etc in his room the night before a game, we would understand every bit of the punishment he is receiving. We will side with the Staff
But if its a case for eg. a man asking for Gatorade, proper equipment etc, we would side with Lester.
So, this needs to be cleared up before anybody could make any judgement
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You guys would not believe how unprofessional the TTFF and their coaches are.
They cannot see beyond 5 days of planning and doing anything.
The players are not happy and never is but most of the times they do not say anything because they are afraid they get blacklisted.
Peltier deserve some credit for telling them as it is and the players are happy he did.
They talk to you like you are nobody, they never have refreshments and if they do its minimum, they embarrass players if they take an extra juice, their coaching methods are outdated.
The list goes on and on.
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Nothing in Trinidad and Tobago life iis professionally run. Not the Government, not politics, not Education, not Business, nothing nothing. SO why do people expect Sport to be any different. The most professional thing in TandT is Carnival and Pan sides. Our way of life eh calling for that. All the National teams have been a mess for years. The best prepared teams were 1973, 1989 & 2006. Showing we could go places if things were well funded, planned, organized, delivered and disciplined. Nah! What we like to do is lay blame, bad mouth and point finger. This is exactly why people like Jack could run things, do what they want, thief, lie cheat and still be supported by the ignorant minds created by an Education system and Society, that promotes uninformed & ignorant mind.
'Slightly disagree..One of the reasons why Jack was able to run things cause he actuall 'does', and not just bump gums..I giving Jack he jacket on that...many of our so called leaders (& followers) talk a lot of action, tell yuh all what should be right or wrong. but come time to actually 'do'...They "doh have time with that, I outta here", or "somebody else should fix that shit" & "Not my problem, but I wasn't taking that". It not a matter of professionalism, or culture..It's a matter of inAction. Yeah, our culture.."Wha scene he on. Who he trying to impress. He just want to be noticed. " is many TTians mantra. And there is my favourite. "because yuh foreign yuh feel yuh know more or better than we, hyo GTFOH eh" ;)
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Get up.
Stand up,stand up for your rights because in your rights how can you be wrong
One issue at hand here is that the once opressed has migrated to being the downpressor
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You guys would not believe how unprofessional the TTFF and their coaches are.
They cannot see beyond 5 days of planning and doing anything.
The players are not happy and never is but most of the times they do not say anything because they are afraid they get blacklisted.
Peltier deserve some credit for telling them as it is and the players are happy he did.
They talk to you like you are nobody, they never have refreshments and if they do its minimum, they embarrass players if they take an extra juice, their coaching methods are outdated.
The list goes on and on.
Ahhhhh...see i know somebody have to have little insights about how things does really be.
Man ah went ahead and bold de whole damn post man, couldn't pick out one sentence dat was more important then the rest.
Thanks Insider.
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T&T real pettie sah !!