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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Sam on September 17, 2014, 03:34:41 PM
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Yea, ah picking him to be de next big thing to come through T&T.
Saw him since his days with Siparia Spurs, Shiva Boys and T&TEC.
Like de young man game.
Big Mac pick Kadeem Corbin, I going for Levi (501).
This youth should be drafted into de T&T senior team immediately, maybe Kadeem Corbin and Shannon "Rough Neck" Gomez to.
Kevon Goddard nice to.
This under 20 team have some talent.
Aikim Andrews and Neveal Hackshaw eh bad too.
Andre Fortune eh shine this year to much, I hardly hear anything from him, he eh making de last two games line up, unless he injured? Matthew Woo Ling too.
Johan Welch is a die hard keeper, wish he could play a lil basket ball though, could do with some height, but ah like de youth fight and determination. He have some work to do, but in time hopefully.
Ah hope Central FC spend some time and develop they 3 players on this squad, Dillon, Garcia and Javon Sample, lord knows we need some good keepers.
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waiting to see him against tougher opposition before I go ahead with 'the next big star' type of talk
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Yea, ah picking him to be de next big thing to come through T&T.
Saw him since his days with Siparia Spurs, Shiva Boys and T&TEC.
Like de young man game.
Big Mac pick Kadeem Corbin, I going for Levi (501).
This youth should be drafted into de T&T senior team immediately, maybe Kadeem Corbin and Shannon "Rough Neck" Gomez to.
Kevon Goddard nice to.
This under 20 team have some talent.
Aikim Andrews and Neveal Hackshaw eh bad too.
Andre Fortune eh shine this year to much, I hardly hear anything from him, he eh making de last two games line up, unless he injured? Matthew Woo Ling too.
Johan Welch is a die hard keeper, wish he could play a lil basket ball though, could do with some height, but ah like de youth fight and determination. He have some work to do, but in time hopefully.
Ah hope Central FC spend some time and develop they 3 players on this squad, Dillon, Garcia and Javon Sample, lord knows we need some good keepers.
Actually, it's 4 players - Goddard is ours too.
Dillon has been around our first team for two years now and is maturing nicely. Goddard has played several games for Central over the last two years, as has Sample, who played several F.A.Trophy games for us. In my opinion, he is better than Welch (but then, I would say that!)
Levi is a very good prospect and he has the support of his parents, which is essential for such a talent at such a young age.
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Garcia has big football dreams.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA)
He wears the number 11 shirt for the T&T men’s Under-20 team and perhaps he’s caught your attention in his recent appearances for this country at the Caribbean U-20 Championship.
To many, Levi Garcia looks an extremely bright prospect for the future. The 16 year old Central FC midfielder scored in T&T’s 1-1 draw with Guadeloupe at the Dwight Yorke Stadium two weeks ago and scouts from Europe are already keeping their eyes on the player during the current Caribbean Finals.
Garcia has the attributes of a ace attacking midfielder in the making—good vision and composure, strong on the ball and good passer, good use of both feet with a proper shot on goal. At this stage of his game, with the right exposure and development, he will only get better. He’s played in two of T&T’s Caribbean qualifying matches so far, linking up well with the likes of teammates Kadeem Corbin, Aikim Andrews, Akeem Garcia and Jabari Mitchell.
Garcia comes from a family of three brothers and two sisters and credits his 26 year old brother Daniel for pushing him to success.
“I have to credit Daniel. He’s always there for me. If I have to go training or to a game he will get the taxi or rent a car for me to get there. He pushes me all the time to do better,” Garcia says.
But it’s not just Daniel that keeps Levi going. When asked what inspires him daily to keep playing the game and stay driven, his immediate response was “Jesus first and everything else after.”
Levi’s favourite players are Brazilian star Neymar and local midfielder Ataulla Guerra and he follows Barcelona.
“I like Barcelona because of how they pass the ball. I like to look at how their players run off the ball, the crosses, their style and their work rate. That’s how I like to see football played,” he said.
Levi hails from Santa Flora and is a past member of Siparia Spurs, T&TEC and is also a student of Shiva Boys College. He has a goal set before him which is to end up at Barcelona some day.
“It’s important for my family that I keep playing the game and make something good of myself. I want to be successful and I want to keep playing. I see myself at Barcelona or another top club out there in five years time,” the versatile number 11 said.
“Qualifying for a World Cup is one of my other dreams either at U-20 or the senior level. We came close in 2013 with the U-17s but now it would be great if we can go a step more.”
Garcia and the T&T team will play in the Caribbean U-20 Final tomorrow from 7.30 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain before entering the Concacaf Final Round of World Cup qualifiers in Montego Bay in January. They are attempting to qualify for next year’s Fifa U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.
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Just returned from Trinidad and went to see the game against Curacao.
And I am not saying this because he is my cousin, but Levi will make T&T win back crowds.
He is a crowd pleaser, he is talented and composed and fast and strong, jeez, he's everything a football should have.
And he were the best on the field and the youngest.
He plays very mature for a kid.
He makes me proud. I still can't believe he has gotten so big, saw him about 4 years ago.
I hope he makes the T&T senior team, Yorke did it at 16, time to give Levi a chance.
He will be hoping to go to Europe soon, I think in January 2015, I did not discuss it with him as he was busy, a scouts from Spain and Holland were there in the crowds. I also met one from the MLS.
Will keep you guys posted.
His older brother Nathaniel is also very good to.
Thanks for the love guys.
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:beermug: great lil insight...keep doing yoir thing young man!
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Didn't realize that he could play for 3 teams.
U17, U20 & Senior Teams.
:D
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“It’s important for my family that I keep playing the game and make something good of myself. I want to be successful and I want to keep playing. I see myself at Barcelona or another top club out there in five years time,” the versatile number 11 said.
Well you better get out of SSFL. Pro League season has started.
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“It’s important for my family that I keep playing the game and make something good of myself. I want to be successful and I want to keep playing. I see myself at Barcelona or another top club out there in five years time,” the versatile number 11 said.
Well you better get out of SSFL. Pro League season has started.
:beermug: :beermug: Talk is cheap - his actions suggest more ego-bumping in the school leagues is what he wants.
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“It’s important for my family that I keep playing the game and make something good of myself. I want to be successful and I want to keep playing. I see myself at Barcelona or another top club out there in five years time,” the versatile number 11 said.
Well you better get out of SSFL. Pro League season has started.
Lol.
These players young and have passion for the game. But they are making foolish decisions that loose them opportunity and cement bad habits/reputations. Fortunately there is still time to for them to come correct. If my memory serves me well, in 2008 Kevin Molino got dropped from the U-20 team because he opted to skip national training to captain Mucurapo to the intercol championship.
Its not 1973 anymore. Time to belly up and create conditions to make the PL a more desirable alternative for developing players.
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I can't really measure him as a player until he has played against top level or quality opposition at club or International level. The Caribbean Oppposition he faced at the Caribbean Cup is not enough
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It's worth remembering that these are young boys. They are being advised and encouraged by school coaches who may have known them for years, teachers, agents and other schoolkids, maybe even girlfriends.
It must be difficult for them and their parents to determine who is being honest and who has their best interests at heart.
Which is why a debate such as this and the one going on now on wired 868 is helpful.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL5dsUXV_M8
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Whats the latest?
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Really nice to see the great, Mr reliable, solid as a rock strike squad stalwart Dexter Francis again.
Great to see him mentoring and having an impact on the young players who have promise.
I salute you Sir. Really mean it.
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Levi Garcia’s scouting profile
http://www.scoutedfootball.com/midfieldersblog/levi-garcia
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He has signed for a club in Holland, news to be release soon.
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He has signed for a club in Holland, news to be release soon.
IS bacchanal time
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He has signed for a club in Holland, news to be release soon.
IS bacchanal time
Well so I heard, off course the info may not be true.
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Update?
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i guess he is still in holland or belgium
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He's in Trini with the u20...
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https://www.youtube.com/v/Tit2K7mt2ME
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https://www.youtube.com/v/lgYTsLyHnUg
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De people who make this video should get jail.
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Really?
3 mins into d video and I aint see nuttin dat tells me dis guy special.....what is d purpose of d video?
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Well, the shots in The Skinner Park portion is certainly of poor quality. It is very difficult to make out the players. I think he is very good player who can became very special if he is developed right. The verdict is still out on him.
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Isn't that HS though?
I want to see what he does in the upcoming tournament.
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Twitter News
BeNeFoot @BeNeFoot
Levi Garcia, a 17 year old forward from Trinidad & Tobago, will sign for AZ in November, when he turns 18. (Voetbal International)
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Here we go again!!!
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Interested to hear :
- Is he still under contract with Central FC, If yes, will they receive a transfer fee or Compensation Fee?
- If he is with Central F.C will he join their roster till the end of the season ? Or will they loan him to another local club. I really hope nobody freezes the kid out and he can play football and not be inactive till November when he turns 18.
-If he is a free agent I really hope Sosa will get him a 6 month deal with a club here. Be it Super League with his hometown team.
- Will he join AZ in the summer for Pre Season? Those June/July introductory months will help him to settle in Holland and also get to grips with the methods of the coach etc.
If anyone can answer those questions it would be appreciated.
I really like this kid, he is a very polite driven young man. I am shocked he did not feature more in Jamaica.
Would like to see him and a few others from the U20 drafted into the Senior Team to train and learn from the Senior Pro's and possibly feature in some international matches.
Levi and Corbin should be in and around that squad... I was impressed with Muckette and Hackshaw... Shannon Gomez is a winner and a good right back option.
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Garcia, 17, to play in Eredivisie.
T&T Newsday Reports.
Seventeen-year-old Shiva Boys’ Hindu College standout, Levi Garcia, has signed a pre-contract deal with Netherlands Premier Division Club, AZ Alkmaar.
At his official unveiling into the highly competitive Eredivise yesterday, Garcia was displayed by team technical director, Earnie Stewart, who assisted in the youngster penning a three-year deal with an option for a two-year extension. However, the young man will be unable to kick-start his professional career on the European stage until November 20, when he turns 18 years of age.
Speaking after his introduction yesterday, the ex-Central FC player hoped to be an inspiration to other young footballers in Trinidad and Tobago.
“I’m delighted to have signed my first overseas professional contract. It has not been an easy journey but I worked hard and I continued to believe. I want to thank everyone who supported me in Trinidad and Tobago, my family, my friends and my teammates and past coaches. I want to also thank my agent Humphrey Nijman and Dion Sosa for all their efforts and support,” Garcia said.
Former US international Stewart commented on Garcia, saying, “He has great speed, a good understanding and a powerful shot in his left foot. We see him mainly a promise for the future.”
Moving from Central FC to AZ was not a smooth deal, with TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips contacting the parties involved and recommending mediation. Garicia’s representatives met with an attorney and came to an agreement which allowed Levi to depart from Central FC.
Presently, AZ Alkmaar sit in fourth position on the Eredivise 2014/ 2015 League Standings. They currently trail league leaders PSV Eindhoven, Ajax and Feyoonard respectively. Once they maintain a position within the top four finishers at the end of the season, Garcia may be able to experience UEFA Champions League football for his debut season.
The young man has already represented top-flight local team T&TEC, played two years of Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL), represented the red, white and black in Under-17 and Under-20 duty and was later signed to Central FC.
Garcia alongside St Ann’s Rangers player Kadeem Corbin visited the Dutch club last year to undergo trials but is the lone representative selected thus far.
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i hope levi is keeping match fit though
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Well done, Yute! God Luck. Blessing from the Almighty, Jah! Congrats to Sanch, FS and Sheldon(if what I read is true). Good move.
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Big up!
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Nice going Levi. Keep yuh head on.
I Remember when this same Earnie Stewart used to give the socawarriors presshah with his speed dong the wing playing for USA.
He knows the Trini potential well.
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A little glimpse of some of the work we are doing with him, 1 hour and 15 mins of high intensity work with heavy repetition ...the folks in Holland have made very specific demands of what they want him doing prior to arriving at AZ. Some of our youngsters also want to get better so they come out before their training begins...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbkuDAaeZWU
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wonderful work
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That is high intensity?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
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Anthony I like the work .. I believe this is the type of work the players need a lot of.
I love to use ladders , hurdles and a jump rope. I like to push them harder for very short periods of time to allow a short recovery then push them again just before the breathing rate slows to normal.
But all in all ..very good stuff.. The idea behind this type of training is to allow the player to think quickly, act quickly yet maintain composure in the execution ..
Back in the day guys like Sherwood and Ivan Sampson had these qualities naturally ...nowadays we have to drill it into these kids.. So we have to know what we doing and why. They should also have their fluids on hand for immediate replenishment .
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That is high intensity?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
That is high intensity?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Haha...that was just a part of the warm up Sam :-)
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Anthony I like the work .. I believe this is the type of work the players need a lot of.
I love to use ladders , hurdles and a jump rope. I like to push them harder for very short periods of time to allow a short recovery then push them again just before the breathing rate slows to normal.
But all in all ..very good stuff.. The idea behind this type of training is to allow the player to think quickly, act quickly yet maintain composure in the execution ..
Back in the day guys like Sherwood and Ivan Sampson had these qualities naturally ...nowadays we have to drill it into these kids.. So we have to know what we doing and why. They should also have their fluids on hand for immediate replenishment .
Even so, Levi was the only one who showed any kind of burst or explosion into and out of the moves. That's not a good reflection on the other players, but it's good that Levi is still working hard and not acting as though he has arrived. Hopefully with feedback and constructive criticism the other players (in fairness, one was a goalie?) will see where their efforts fell a bit short and pick things up.
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Bakes, great observation - one of the reasons we video quite a bit is for this very reason, the youngsters in their own minds may feel like they're working hard but once footage is reviewed - they can actually see where the short falls exist. Levi has a tremendous attitude when it comes to his "work", he's hungry and I believe he will succeed in Holland.
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Bakes, great observation - one of the reasons we video quite a bit is for this very reason, the youngsters in their own minds may feel like they're working hard but once footage is reviewed - they can actually see where the short falls exist. Levi has a tremendous attitude when it comes to his "work", he's hungry and I believe he will succeed in Holland.
That's great to hear about Levi... and I know from personal experience (albeit in another activity), the benefits of seeing for yourself what the camera objectively sees. But I know these youths are in good hands so hopefully they'll be receptive to instruction and capable enough to incorporate the changes.
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That is high intensity?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Haha...that was just a part of the warm up Sam :-)
Treat us to more. Bring a snippet of the main course.
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Glimpse into training day 2....continuing to try to build speed of play...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uHTubWL1bU
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Looking good. It doesn't say too much by itself, but Levi looks a man amongst boys... to my untrained eye he seemed to handle the fatigue well without his technique suffering. The sequence where small man in the blue was shadowing him, was he supposed to try and intercept the pass? Just trying to get an understanding on what skills (other than first-touch and return passing) the drill was supposed to be honing. Would seem to be of added benefit if Levi was trying to hold off the defender to receive the pass.
Bubbles lapsin' man ;D
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Levi is an athlete! At 17 he's really strong and very explosive...small man in blue will be amazing - at 10 years of age he's playing with 14,15 year old players already, it's big for him to have the opportunity to see Levi work, he was just asked to apply "token pressure." Young man in the black is exceptionally talented, will be going up to NC this summer to showcase himself with UNC Chapel Hill...we did some benchmark testing towards the end so we have a good sense of where Levi is now and will see where he is one week before he leaves...
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Levi is an athlete! At 17 he's really strong and very explosive...small man in blue will be amazing - at 10 years of age he's playing with 14,15 year old players already, it's big for him to have the opportunity to see Levi work, he was just asked to apply "token pressure." Young man in the black is exceptionally talented, will be going up to NC this summer to showcase himself with UNC Chapel Hill...we did some benchmark testing towards the end so we have a good sense of where Levi is now and will see where he is one week before he leaves...
Okay, thanks for the clarification on the kid in blue...good stuff! I did note youthman in the black technique as well. Meant to state earlier what a tremendous blessing it is to these young men to have Levi around as an inspiration. His qualities as an athlete and mentor aside, just the knowledge that he was 'found' and able to sign a pro contract let's them know that there's a world of possibilities out there.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFQyA9pKETg
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Them 10 year and 11 year old players look like the real deal, trust me, them fellas going places.
Good job by Sherwood.
You should try and get a team in the Pro League.
;D
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Love them youths.
Good job.
Glad to see ah indian they.
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Not the most fundamentally sound defending at times, but one or two creative moments...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr9vANpvRLA
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Love them youths.
Good job.
Glad to see ah indian they.
Really? Is this what we encouraging on this site now?
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Love them youths.
Good job.
Glad to see ah indian they.
Really? Is this what we encouraging on this site now?
doh see nutten wrong dey.....given d long perceived disinterest and stereotypical label of incompetence in d sport.......I tink is ah fair acknowledgement
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
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Why do our EI brothers excel in cricket? Because that is their passion. When they start to show that same passion for all other sports, then you will see changes in the make up of the various national team.
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Love them youths.
Good job.
Glad to see ah indian they.
Really? Is this what we encouraging on this site now?
I think we should encourage that. Literally we are without about 50% or more of our population engaged in this particular sport. It could be stereotype! But this is not a racial thing it is a something that would be overcome by institutions like Amwood and other organized youth academies. I know he is not well liked, but look at what Alvin Corneal did with his academy. At one time nearly 90 % of the T&T team was made up of former players from ALcons.
I would like to see academies like Amwood mushroom around the country, especially in places like Penal, chaguanas, Couva and other non-traditional football areas. I would also like to see these academies add cricket also so that we truly become the hub in the caribbean. I will be visiting Atwood when I go home and will also be donating financially to their future Some of us on this site should also consider this as well.
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
can't back this.........players should learn the game in organized programs.....not just stuck in for the sake of diversity, dat talk bout dey goh learn is short sighted, our high school baller who supposedly good, have so many deficiencies dat being exposed at d regional level dese days and u want to add a racial quota
ALL should learn the game right to earn the right to play the game.
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
So Indians are not black? What are they then?
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
So Indians are not black? What are they then?
That have to be one of the top five dumbest comments I ever see on this forum.
VB
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
So Indians are not black? What are they then?
That have to be one of the top five dumbest comments I ever see on this forum.
VB
How is it dumb?
So Indians are white?
I trying to find out. Maybe you smarter than me.
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
So Indians are not black? What are they then?
That have to be one of the top five dumbest comments I ever see on this forum.
VB
How is it dumb?
So Indians are white?
I trying to find out. Maybe you smarter than me.
Are Thais, Turks, Iranians and Iraqis black or white??
The only two colours you know are black and white??
Go to the nearest Kindergarten class, they will have a poster of colours for you to learn.
VB
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nah vb
"I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years."
so some fellas working dey tail off, more skilfull, more disciplined and playing better than everybody but 5 players in the whole school, club or community. Don't pick dem, cause we have enuff fellas from that race.. And that will IMPROVE our football..no wonder the "indian" , black, chinee or whatever kids don't want to bother to listen to allyuh, cause with this race and politics some so called parents real have dey head in ah mess..damn if they listen, damn if they don't.. ah doh know if to laugh or cry
and allyuh arguing who is what...allyuh cyah even determine allyuh self..
doh mind me eh..no argument from me bout this
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jess play de fitball
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We like to pride ourselves on how as a small country we achieve so much but I really have to differ here.
Play yuh fitball- That’s a copout breds. That’s just going to continue to sweep the problem under the rug and offer no solutions and policies to move TNT football forward.
You could argue that 2 foreign Caucasians lended a big hand into taking TNT to d World Cup and you also say a Chinese fella on this board was also instrumental in taking TNT to its first Youth World Cup in Portugal.
Ok now, let's narrow things down a bit here. No need to gasp. I feel some aren't following my point. I am NOT taking away from the notion that there are black players who deserve to be in the team. There should be room for everyone. If we continue down the cycle that we see the small mindedness is showing here. Open your scope see the bigger picture. This is NOT a Sat Maharaj post. This is asking for thinking from the outside the box approach.
Permit me to expand of where I am going with this minority discussion.
Emulating & feeling of connection
1 If you look at TNT football, over the past 25 years, who have been the footballers in TNT that black youth have had to look up to and tried to emulate. Let's see Yorke, Latapy, Leonson Lewis, Stern John, Clint Marcelle , KJ amongst others?
How about the other groups in TNT football? Do the other young youth have any one to see as someone they would want to emulate? If an Indian child cannot see another Indian child making the national team, then it means that they don't have the same connection as a black youth would have of Yorke or Latapy. (This is not to say as a black youth you would want to follow Yorke and Latapy behaviour outside the football pitch).
Public Funding & Corporate Funding
2 Why do we lack public and corporate funding? Well part of the problem is our football business model. Other minorities are not getting an opportunity, who football t-shirt you want people to buy? How many other people coming out to see people that they have any respect or can feel they want to aspire to be? Give Chinese people a reason to come out and see another Yao Ming. (Untapped Resource)
Here’s another example, as a Trini, why do people like watching Dutch Football ? Because its pretty, yes that’s one plausible reason but the other one is that people feel connected to Gullit, Rjkaard, Winter, Davids et al (All from we region and a mix of our culture).
Impact of Affirmative Action within the system.
3 I would say proportional representation would add a new shake up of ethnicities and help to improve football within all facets in the future. If we were to look at Affirmative Action in regards to employment and in Colleges & Universities, there have been many positives to come out of these programs and improve cultural understanding, communication and foster new relationships.
Another thing, in relation to CEO Dexter Skeene. Will he retire in that position? Is it ever contested? Probably he does the best job as a CEO to many. Well I would like the see the Honourable Minister of Sport Brent Sancho have a word with him about setting up a status quo across the board about FAIR representation .
Football is a business. If we aren't reading the demographics of our population and doing the correct metrics to evaluate why we continue to lack support, here's one of the main reasons why. Look at the entire infrastructure and the fraternity. Will we continue to go through the regurgitated cycle of mediocrity?
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Rotato, like I said before, this begins in the home. Do the parents of East Indians boys and girls encourage them to stay and play football beyond high school. Why is it that they do this for cricket and not football. Most parents steer them away from football or get a scholarship to play abroad. My good buddy who coaches high school in the East, told me that a couple years ago he had a player who was very good at both cricket and football. He said that the player was exceptional. kind of like Rundel Winchester type of player. But he was encouraged by his family to play cricket. My buddy could not overrule his parents.
I also guess you are implying that the primary and secondary schools are part of this discrimination process. Because the schools are part of the grass root programs for all sports.
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So, when does Levi leave for Holland? Has he had any opportunities to play inna actual game since being signed?
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Chinese, Indians, Caucasians..................Blacks ???
That's my last post on that don't want to derail the thread any further.
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Chinese, Indians, Caucasians..................Blacks ???
That's my last post on that don't want to derail the thread any further.
We should put this argument on a separate Thread. This Thread belongs to Levi and his exploits!!!
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We like to pride ourselves on how as a small country we achieve so much but I really have to differ here.
Play yuh fitball- That’s a copout breds. That’s just going to continue to sweep the problem under the rug and offer no solutions and policies to move TNT football forward.
You could argue that 2 foreign Caucasians lended a big hand into taking TNT to d World Cup and you also say a Chinese fella on this board was also instrumental in taking TNT to its first Youth World Cup in Portugal.
Ok now, let's narrow things down a bit here. No need to gasp. I feel some aren't following my point. I am NOT taking away from the notion that there are black players who deserve to be in the team. There should be room for everyone. If we continue down the cycle that we see the small mindedness is showing here. Open your scope see the bigger picture. This is NOT a Sat Maharaj post. This is asking for thinking from the outside the box approach.
Permit me to expand of where I am going with this minority discussion.
Emulating & feeling of connection
1 If you look at TNT football, over the past 25 years, who have been the footballers in TNT that black youth have had to look up to and tried to emulate. Let's see Yorke, Latapy, Leonson Lewis, Stern John, Clint Marcelle , KJ amongst others?
How about the other groups in TNT football? Do the other young youth have any one to see as someone they would want to emulate? If an Indian child cannot see another Indian child making the national team, then it means that they don't have the same connection as a black youth would have of Yorke or Latapy. (This is not to say as a black youth you would want to follow Yorke and Latapy behaviour outside the football pitch).
Public Funding & Corporate Funding
2 Why do we lack public and corporate funding? Well part of the problem is our football business model. Other minorities are not getting an opportunity, who football t-shirt you want people to buy? How many other people coming out to see people that they have any respect or can feel they want to aspire to be? Give Chinese people a reason to come out and see another Yao Ming. (Untapped Resource)
Here’s another example, as a Trini, why do people like watching Dutch Football ? Because its pretty, yes that’s one plausible reason but the other one is that people feel connected to Gullit, Rjkaard, Winter, Davids et al (All from we region and a mix of our culture).
Impact of Affirmative Action within the system.
3 I would say proportional representation would add a new shake up of ethnicities and help to improve football within all facets in the future. If we were to look at Affirmative Action in regards to employment and in Colleges & Universities, there have been many positives to come out of these programs and improve cultural understanding, communication and foster new relationships.
Another thing, in relation to CEO Dexter Skeene. Will he retire in that position? Is it ever contested? Probably he does the best job as a CEO to many. Well I would like the see the Honourable Minister of Sport Brent Sancho have a word with him about setting up a status quo across the board about FAIR representation .
Football is a business. If we aren't reading the demographics of our population and doing the correct metrics to evaluate why we continue to lack support, here's one of the main reasons why. Look at the entire infrastructure and the fraternity. Will we continue to go through the regurgitated cycle of mediocrity?
The USA led the way on Tile IX and Affirmative Action.
In the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup the USWNT had 1 African-American player on the team.
Fast forward to the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. The USWNT had 1 player of part African-American descent
In the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup the USA will feature a grand improved total of 2 players of part African-American descent.
That's Title IX and Affirmative action.
Can you automatically identify the African-Americans in this team?
(http://www.soccerwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/USWNT-WWC-roster-2015-556x300.jpg)
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Elan as VB pointed out, you are only seeing 2 races Black and White.
What does the women's US team have to do with my discussion about the TNT model. We are made up differently from them.
In any event I'm happy to hear that the US had 1 player that was partly of American American descent. If this your argument, how many TNT players presently make up of other descent than Afro Trinbagonian?
Now this is like comparing apples and oranges.
Back to my point. I want to see equal representation. All I am asking for is 3 players. You can have the other 8. How hard is that?
Anyway this is the system that many condone and accept it as the norm.
Deeks, there are exceptions to the rule and you will find individuals who prefer cricket or influenced by parents but you can't tell me that the overall general consensus.
I cannot comment on discrimination at any level. I don't have that right. As an observer I am explaining what I would like to see.
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Mods could you please put this argument on a separate thread(where we can do all the arguing) and leave this open to Levi Garcia?
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Elan as VB pointed out, you are only seeing 2 races Black and White.
What does the women's US team have to do with my discussion about the TNT model. We are made up differently from them.
In any event I'm happy to hear that the US had 1 player that was partly of American American descent. If this your argument, how many TNT players presently make up of other descent than Afro Trinbagonian?
Now this is like comparing apples and oranges.
Back to my point. I want to see equal representation. All I am asking for is 3 players. You can have the other 8. How hard is that?
Anyway this is the system that many condone and accept it as the norm.
Deeks, there are exceptions to the rule and you will find individuals who prefer cricket or influenced by parents but you can't tell me that the overall general consensus.
I cannot comment on discrimination at any level. I don't have that right. As an observer I am explaining what I would like to see.
How am I the one seeing only Black and White when you're the one that introduce Black into the comments? I showed what my issue was when I stated I was not comment any longer. But as Deeks is calling (rightly so) for a separate thread I will engage you and VB.
again, Indian, Chinese....blacks ???
You're not seeing where I'm going with that?
In regards to the US women's National Team.
Isn't this about football? Did you not reference affirmative action?
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Elan as VB pointed out, you are only seeing 2 races Black and White.
What does the women's US team have to do with my discussion about the TNT model. We are made up differently from them.
In any event I'm happy to hear that the US had 1 player that was partly of American American descent. If this your argument, how many TNT players presently make up of other descent than Afro Trinbagonian?
Now this is like comparing apples and oranges.
Back to my point. I want to see equal representation. All I am asking for is 3 players. You can have the other 8. How hard is that?
Anyway this is the system that many condone and accept it as the norm.
Deeks, there are exceptions to the rule and you will find individuals who prefer cricket or influenced by parents but you can't tell me that the overall general consensus.
I cannot comment on discrimination at any level. I don't have that right. As an observer I am explaining what I would like to see.
Who or what is "you"?
You are asking for representation. Should the request not be one of opportunity towards.......? So in order to advance football in T&T we should not be merit based, but equitable in the allocation of spots o the NT?
What about Track and Field? Or is the concern in regards to role models, intersectionality, and representation only applicable to football.
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Hold up hommies!! wasn't this thread to be about Levi Garcia ? In any event i simply don't believe as it relates to national team football that any group of people are excluded / included from selection to the national teams based on his or her ethnicity ..!! do we really believe that ? i certainly hope that we have not reach that low!!
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i certainly hope that we have not reach that low!!
If we not there yet, we very close!!!
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Sooooooooo
de yute get a contrack or not?
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Sooooooooo
de yute get a contrack or not?
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de yute get a contrack or not?
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y'all must have missed it
http://wired868.com/2015/02/20/going-dutch-az-unveils-tt-starlet-levi-garcia/
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Well done Sam!!
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Well done Sam!!
A master of the dark arts ... :)
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This is NOT a Sat Maharaj post.
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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Yuh kill me wid dah one dey.
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Well done Sam!!
A master of the dark arts ... :)
Wait, allyuh blaming me?
Expalin nah?
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In some other football related news - Levi Garcia is looking very strong, two weeks and he heads out to Holland for pre season...
http://youtu.be/oAqVz3zRRu8
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Anthony, is he doing a lot of weight training along with the skills work with you guys? How often is he working out overall?
I assume the club gave him a pretty detailed plan including physical exercise, technical skills and diet?
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Levi is training pretty much 6 times per week. His gym work is very light at this point with more emphasis on speed and agility...it's really about building extreme muscle conditioning with lots of touch on the ball as well. He has been going to the U23 sessions occasionally and he's also involved in other sessions in San Fernando. Rest and recover is also important at this point. His club was specific as to what they wanted him to focus on in preparation for his preseason - he leaves on the 14th. I wish him the best in Holland...
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Do you share video progress/video reports with the club?
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Levi Garcia adapting to life at AZ Alkmaar
http://www.azfanpage.nl/elftal-technisch/levi-garcia-de-club-zorgt-goed-voor-me/
(http://www.azfanpage.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Levi-Garcia-810x538.jpg)
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nice news for levi... :beermug: holland is a great base for him to develop into a world class player...
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This article is a positive reflection on the Anthony Sherwood academy. The player says that the adjustment wasnt that bad and the coaches mentioned that he came to the club very fit. Obviously part of this is because Garcia is very talented but it looks like all those drills in the videos have definitely helped. Can't wait to see the first graduates from the academy.
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Glad to see ah indian they.
Sam, I would even go further than that.
I would like to see Affirmative action implemented into the College League, Pro League and the National Team.
I think each team should have at least 3 players of various minorities. Even if they playing shit, they will improve. It can't be worst than the past 20 years.
I do not buy into the argument that the current crop of black players making up most of these squads are the best for the team. There are players around I'm sure who don't get call or haven't been discovered in small leagues and that is a real pity. I use to see some real ballers in Freeport and Rio Claro...
For far too other various minorities have not been given a fair shot in TNT football. Why is it that the Dutch can have so many minorities from countries like Surinam and Nigeria.
At the grassroots level all players should all be encouraged. We aren't tapping into this resource.
Since Anthony Sherwood, how many people of Chinese origin play for TNT, how many Indian since Bobby Sookram, how many Caucasians since imported Birchall?
We need stronger and more open minded administrators and less favouritism. I want to see other minority coaches be given a chance.
So Indians are not black? What are they then?
That have to be one of the top five dumbest comments I ever see on this forum.
VB
How is it dumb?
So Indians are white?
I trying to find out. Maybe you smarter than me.
Are Thais, Turks, Iranians and Iraqis black or white??
The only two colours you know are black and white??
Go to the nearest Kindergarten class, they will have a poster of colours for you to learn.
VB
no need for affirmative action because you want to select the best players but better scouting and open mindedness is needed..
not every coach is like deeks friend... the question should be asked, why didn't the player who has talent like a rundell winchester encouraged??? why did his parents say cricket??
another question that needs to be brought up is, why wasn't a player like roopie allowed into the pro league, we had a big debate but we lost a potential midfielder who can add something to our national team in the future..
the coaches and mentality needs to change, narrow minded, or close minded thinking is associated with TT society and that is the reason expansion has not happened...
the admin and others have kept it this way... the suggestion of affirmative action is something i don't agree with but may work over the course of a 5 year time period, where other players are scouted, only the best of course, this will bring awareness to other players from other regions and also get rid of the stigma.. I wouldn't condone something like this happening for any extended period of time or permanently, maybe we can think of another way to combat this without resorting to affirmative action..
definitely a separate thread though..
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This article is a positive reflection on the Anthony Sherwood academy. The player says that the adjustment wasnt that bad and the coaches mentioned that he came to the club very fit. Obviously part of this is because Garcia is very talented but it looks like all those drills in the videos have definitely helped. Can't wait to see the first graduates from the academy.
:applause:
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In the interest of clarity ... Is it that Levi is in Holland preparing at a club "officially" other than AZ but with AZ just gehhin an early start? The pivoting factor being when he turns 18?
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Garcia draws attention from Van Basten.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
National Under-20 midfielder Levi Garcia has completed two months of intense preseason training with Dutch top flight club AZ Alkmaar.
Garcia, the outstanding midfielder from Shiva Boys College, who also played for Siparia Spurs, returned home on Monday and is expected to return to the club maybe a week before his 18th birthday on November 20. Only then can the player make his professional debut for the AZ first team for which he has signed a three-year-contract. Garcia has however already trained with the first team and played in preseason training matches.
The highlight however for the 17-year-old has been training under former Holland legend Marco Van Basten who had been the head coach for the club earlier this year before stepping away for health reasons. Van Basten returned to the set up recently and was significantly involved in sessions with Garcia. The former AC Milan star however left the club again after being hired as one of the assistant managers of the Dutch national team.
“One of the real highlights for me apart from all the activities of preseason was being able to work with Marco Van Basten. He paid a lot of attention to me during training. We spoke a lot. At every session he would come over and give me advice. He showed me a lot of things. That was special for me,” Garcia said.
Van Basten was also quoted in the Dutch Press as describing Garcia an “exceptional 17-year-old talent with a lot of ability”.
“The first few weeks was amazing. It was a bit tough at first because of the change in conditions and adapting to the speed of the game. But I settled in. I got a few goals in the practice games. They’ve welcomed me quite nicely at the club and I’m comfortable,” Garcia said.
“I played all the first team practice games but then they had to go off to the Europa Cup so I stayed back and trained with the Reserves but then I was back with the first team again.”
The player has put on a lot of muscle over the past couple months which he says was listed as a priority by the club.
“They were serious about physical development. I was in the gym before every training session on the field. And they were not very strict on diet but they made sure I was eating all the right things and following a programme,” he said.
Garcia also spoke about Leo Beenhakker and following the Soca Warriors during the Gold Cup.
“One of the first things I wanted to do when I got there was to meet Leo Beenhakker. But because of the training schedule I wasn’t able to. The club said they will definitely arrange for me to meet him when I return in November. And the national team for me was amazing at the Gold Cup. I was following the Gold Cup out there and the team did better than I expected. I was really excited. I really have my hopes on making the team at some point once I can settle in at the club and start playing in the League,” Garcia said.
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The player has put on a lot of muscle over the past couple months which he says was listed as a priority by the club.
“They were serious about physical development. I was in the gym before every training session on the field. And they were not very strict on diet but they made sure I was eating all the right things and following a programme,” he said.
Local players, take heed!!!!
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Why is he back in TT til November? If he's part of the club and there's a problem with his age, wouldn't they play him in the reserves or with a youth team to keep up his fitness? Maybe I missed something but the article makes it sound like he did preseason and now is off til his birthday. Doesn't make any sense.
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August, September, October, November ... dahis a long time to be gone.
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Well he will be on the MNT for the upcoming games. let's look on the bright side.
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Van basten is a big endorsement....
Very happy for Levi.... I look forward to seeing him in the friendlies for the national team...
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November is a far way, he will get unfit again.
Its important Hart keep this player close and interested.
He fit and should get a call up for next month games, even training.
But call him Hartie, and leggo a cap on him.
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Hopefully he could continue training with Sherwood when not with the Senior squad
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Hopefully he could continue training with Sherwood when not with the Senior squad
Probably but that would only help maintain his base fitness level. The game fitness and sharpness that he's gained by training with the first team is likely to be lost. I think grimm and 'seeker on to something and we don't have the full/proper story.
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Why is he back in TT til November? If he's part of the club and there's a problem with his age, wouldn't they play him in the reserves or with a youth team to keep up his fitness? Maybe I missed something but the article makes it sound like he did preseason and now is off til his birthday. Doesn't make any sense.
No offence to Fuentes but he's not the best reporter in terms of details..
I think I will ask Lasana if he could do an interview with Levi to get the real scoop as to why he is out for several months.. That way we will get a in depth report on what happened and why the long lay off..
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Why is he back in TT til November? If he's part of the club and there's a problem with his age, wouldn't they play him in the reserves or with a youth team to keep up his fitness? Maybe I missed something but the article makes it sound like he did preseason and now is off til his birthday. Doesn't make any sense.
No offence to Fuentes but he's not the best reporter in terms of details..
I think I will ask Lasana if he could do an interview with Levi to get the real scoop as to why he is out for several months.. That way we will get a in depth report on what happened and why the long lay off..
I wonder if it was a visa issue? Maybe he could only get a visitors visa for 4 or 8 weeks? When he goes back I guess he would have a work permit (although I did think that EU countries had similar work permit requirements as UK-just no so harsh)
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isnt there a member with the handle (amwood) who promotes this player and post clips of his training sessions, so why not wait on him and he more than anyone would be best suited to give full details on all the whys and wherefores?
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In the meantime, Levi running out for Marabella Family Crisis Centre.
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In the meantime, Levi running out for Marabella Family Crisis Centre.
Is there a crisis?
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In the meantime, Levi running out for Marabella Family Crisis Centre.
Hmm something seems amiss... Wish someone can give us the real story behind Levi's current status with AZ Alkmaar.
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He can't move until he's 18 - FIFA rules governing the transfer of youngsters
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He can't move until he's 18 - FIFA rules governing the transfer of youngsters
This isn't lost on anyone.
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Levi will return to Holland to begin his career with AZ in November (when he turns 18)...from what I hear he had a great showing with them in preseason. He's back home doing everything possible to maintain his fitness. Would have been great for him to stay on in Holland, but he is unable to do so until he is granted his work visa...
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In the meantime, Levi running out for Marabella Family Crisis Centre.
Hmm something seems amiss... Which someone can give us the real story behind Levi's current status with AZ Alkmaar.
I am ASSUMING, the Super League is not Pro, therefore, it might be allowed he can suit for a SL team without it affecting his contract??
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
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http://www.transfermarkt.com/levi-garcia/profil/spieler/354587
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
Shouldn't he at least be playing regular football at a decent level in the past year or so?
Why would he get preference over players who have been playing Pro League or professionally abroad? Especially when the national team coach has said players need to be playing regular football for their clubs to be in contention for selection?
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
Shouldn't he at least be playing regular football at a decent level in the past year or so?
Why would he get preference over players who have been playing Pro League or professionally abroad? Especially when the national team coach has said players need to be playing regular football for their clubs to be in contention for selection?
Bingo.
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
Shouldn't he at least be playing regular football at a decent level in the past year or so?
Why would he get preference over players who have been playing Pro League or professionally abroad? Especially when the national team coach has said players need to be playing regular football for their clubs to be in contention for selection?
Palas !!!
Yuh not getting de point.
A player of this quality, who have a higher level of the people his age, like Yorke and Latapy should be giving experience.
Nobody eh saying de man should just get pick.
It would be nice to see him call up like Neveal Hackshaw and Kadeem Corbin to train with the senior team.
Just training alone will make him open his eyes a little to high international football.
We need to groom them early.
Yorke, Gally and Marcelle made their debut for T&T at 16 and 15.
Come nah, see de big picture nah.
So yes, give Levi priority over de locals, this way when he get call up later is his age it would be a shock for them.
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
Shouldn't he at least be playing regular football at a decent level in the past year or so?
Why would he get preference over players who have been playing Pro League or professionally abroad? Especially when the national team coach has said players need to be playing regular football for their clubs to be in contention for selection?
true true well let we see how he do after november nah. by next world cup he go be like what, 20? if he prove himself at AZ we shouldnt hesitate to put him in di squad cos we got room
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How come he ah geh call up yet?
Its best they call him now cos more caps and experience is better.
Shouldn't he at least be playing regular football at a decent level in the past year or so?
Why would he get preference over players who have been playing Pro League or professionally abroad? Especially when the national team coach has said players need to be playing regular football for their clubs to be in contention for selection?
Palas !!!
Yuh not getting de point.
A player of this quality, who have a higher level of the people his age, like Yorke and Latapy should be giving experience.
Nobody eh saying de man should just get pick.
It would be nice to see him call up like Neveal Hackshaw and Kadeem Corbin to train with the senior team.
Just training alone will make him open his eyes a little to high international football.
We need to groom them early.
Yorke, Gally and Marcelle made their debut for T&T at 16 and 15.
Come nah, see de big picture nah.
So yes, give Levi priority over de locals, this way when he get call up later is his age it would be a shock for them.
I thought only I see dat.
A first div club in Holland want TT teenager, let him train, inspire him, blood him in trials. Maybe he will play maybe not but SH of all ppl knows that talented yutes need to be groomed and blooded.
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You guys made valid points, but I feel Levi will get his turn soon. I doubt very much that SH and the tech. staff do not have a plan for Levi. The problem is getting enough friendly so that the coach can see them play. It would have been nice if we had a game yesterday with all the home based players. Levi could have been in that. Yesterday was a FiFa friendly date. Wasn't? Election or not, this should have been arranged.
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YUh right Deeks, but remember, Corbin didn't play, so as ah say, Levi dont have to play for playing sake, as Hartie pointed out in de article, but training with the national senior team might be a good thing for him.
He eh going back till Novemeber, this will encourga him and he will be looking forward to playing for T&T in the future.
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YUh right Deeks, but remember, Corbin didn't play, so as ah say, Levi dont have to play for playing sake, as Hartie pointed out in de article, but training with the national senior team might be a good thing for him.
He eh going back till Novemeber, this will encourga him and he will be looking forward to playing for T&T in the future.
I don't know why that was not done. But yes, he should be at least training with the team, even if he is not picked to play.
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Saw Levi last week for Marabella Family CC, the player look very mature, he scored a double in that game and looked superior. He is the reason why Marabella Family is doing so well this season.
Definitely worth a call for for the home game vs Nicaragua and the away one vs Panama.
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Saw Levi last week for Marabella Family CC, the player look very mature, he scored a double in that game and looked superior. He is the reason why Marabella Family is doing so well this season.
Definitely worth a call for for the home game vs Nicaragua and the away one vs Panama.
What league does Marabella Family play in?
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Saw Levi last week for Marabella Family CC, the player look very mature, he scored a double in that game and looked superior. He is the reason why Marabella Family is doing so well this season.
Definitely worth a call for for the home game vs Nicaragua and the away one vs Panama.
What league does Marabella Family play in?
Super League
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Saw Levi last week for Marabella Family CC, the player look very mature, he scored a double in that game and looked superior. He is the reason why Marabella Family is doing so well this season.
Definitely worth a call for for the home game vs Nicaragua and the away one vs Panama.
What league does Marabella Family play in?
Super League
Thanks. Any Super League players on the National team of recent vintage?
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think marcus joseph made the senior team while playing super league and rundell winchester and "chucky" were both super league players before moving to central then moving the the NT
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When he starts to deliver like a star in quality competitive matches then I will rate him as a star. We have been down this road with many past players only to end up eating humble pie.
Otherwise I wish him the best as I do with all our young players
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He doh hadda be a star, he jes hadda become a consistently competent professional. A couple days ago I saw a scouting report on a player whose name everyone here knows and as much of a "star" as he has been, the report explains why he is not graded as an A baller. Yet, if Levi Garcia achieves a speck of this player's heights, Piarco would ram anytime he touched down. Leh de player grow nah.
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A bit much ? Sorry about that , I will delete But I just know it.★
He's still real young tho .
And remember who said it first eh.
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Anybody knows who his agent is?
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Anybody knows who his agent is?
Humphry Nijman
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A little work before he heads back to Holland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjJAb5QNm1A
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Nirvan looking good boy.
Me eh care what anybody say, I woulda take a chance with Levi and have him training with de senior team, this player need to be encourage, he is we future superstar.
Gally took a chance with Yorke.
Marcelle and Latas also get they chance.
Corbin get he chance and he eh nothing better than Levi.
Hart lapsing.
We have two regular keepers and nothing more, that's a problem.
Hart giving a unfit Hyland and Justin unlimited sweats in de past and them was clubless, give Greg Ramjitsingh a shot.
Look how SWO is de one who get Hart to give Jonathan Glenn a shot and look at him now.
Sometimes players just need a little encouragement and they does improve, next thing, they taste national call up and they go back to their clubs with better attitudes and drive and then they end up being regulars there to.
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Nirvan looking good boy.
Me eh care what anybody say, I woulda take a chance with Levi and have him training with de senior team, this player need to be encourage, he is we future superstar.
Gally took a chance with Yorke.
Marcelle and Latas also get they chance.
Corbin get he chance and he eh nothing better than Levi.
Hart lapsing.
We have two regular keepers and nothing more, that's a problem.
Hart giving a unfit Hyland and Justin unlimited sweats in de past and them was clubless, give Greg Ramjitsingh a shot.
Look how SWO is de one who get Hart to give Jonathan Glenn a shot and look at him now.
Sometimes players just need a little encouragement and they does improve, next thing, they taste national call up and they go back to their clubs with better attitudes and drive and then they end up being regulars there to.
Agreed eh Sam...but I recall when Hart spoke about Corbin and Levi, he say he eh want anyone that not playing competitive ball...Corbin was with Rangers I think, and Levi was sweating for he school o something so...now yea..he sign with a big club, but he eh sweating yet! Next year for sure I looking out to see him fall een...until then Hart know what he doing...in terms of what u discussed with confidence boost and attitude...yes and no...doh rush de brush, yuh go spoil d painting! For d hour!
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Justin Hoyte eh play for de entire year and he was playing for T&T,,,,,, Hyland play 3 games for Genk all season and he was regular for T&T,,,,,, Corbin was not playing regular for Rangers, he was not even training, because he head did swell and he get to go to de gold cup, Gomez, Hackaw and Andrews get chance.
Why yuh doh ask Sherwood how Levi doing and looking.
De man play a few reserve games with he new club in Holland and was playing regular with Marbella CC in de super league. De man is Marabella best and fittest player in de SUPER LEAGUE.
Nobody eh saying we have to cap him, allyuh missin de point.
Same for Ramjitsingh,,,,,, Hart waiting for man to get injured then to call back up keepers, like we have options out there in de keeper department.
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Levi is a very focused youth man, very grounded...he does understand that to get that call up he has to spark in Holland. He is highly respectful of coach Hart and his process regarding national team selection. It appears that everything is now in order and we will see him in Holland very soon. Wishing him the very best out there!
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Levi is a very focused youth man, very grounded...he does understand that to get that call up he has to spark in Holland. He is highly respectful of coach Hart and his process regarding national team selection. It appears that everything is now in order and we will see him in Holland very soon. Wishing him the very best out there!
Levi might be better prepared and fitter than when Dwight took off for Villa , good job Tony.
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Like this kid a whole lot, only one other Trini player I ever saw ride and evade tackles like that and keep going.
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All the best. Represent in Holland and open the door to send more Trinis/Bagos while the senior Warriors try to keep our FIFA ratings up.
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I see a lot of potential in this player especially on the physical side. At his age he is only going to grow at AZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjJAb5QNm1A
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Levi is a very focused youth man, very grounded...he does understand that to get that call up he has to spark in Holland. He is highly respectful of coach Hart and his process regarding national team selection. It appears that everything is now in order and we will see him in Holland very soon. Wishing him the very best out there!
Well said Sherwood.
Levi's time will come. Once he settles into his new club and continues to work hard, he is sure to be a fixture for our national team for years to come. All these requests for him to train with the national squad are premature. His time will come, and quite frankly, his focus (and i dont blame him) at the moment is elsewhere.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ItpWqDhVM8 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ItpWqDhVM8)
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Did you know
Levi has a lot of family members currently playing football in T&T.
Nathaniel Garcia (Brother) plays for Central FC.
Daniel Garcia (Brother) plays for Siparia Spurs.
Judah Garcia (Brother) plays for T&T U-15 Team & Shiva Boys.
Brent Garcia (Cousin) plays for Petrotrin Palo Seco.
Wilian Garcia (Cousin) plays for Petrotrin Palo Seco.
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The A to Z on AZ and T&T rising star Levi Garcia.
By Michelle Cox (wired868).
On 20 November 2015, Levi Garcia’s 18th birthday, the former Shiva Boys Hindu College schoolboy will become the youngest Trinidad and Tobago player ever to sign for an top flight club in Europe when he moves to Netherland Eredivisie team, AZ Alkmaar—Dwight Yorke joined Aston Villa a month after he turned 18 in 1989.
Garcia, who was born to parents Judith and Carl Garcia, comes from a football family with three brothers who represent different teams and sisters who are avid fans of the sport.
his humble lion (cub) attributes his talent and successes to Jesus Christ. A firm believer that without prayer nothing can be accomplished, he reaffirmed that “God always answers my prayers.”
Wired868 had the pleasure of sitting down with the young and talented Levi Garcia after one of his practice sessions designed to maintain his durability and fitness levels before his departure to AZ.
The soft-spoken but confident youth spoke candidly about his past and present experiences on and off the football field:
Full Name: Levi Samuel Garcia
Date of Birth: 28 November 1997
Favourite Number: #11
Present Position: Forward or left midfield
Home Town: Santa Flora, born and bred.
Schools attended and position played:
I played left midfield under the coaching of teacher, Mr Mayrhoo at Santa Flora Government School, then Shiva Boys Hindu College where I also played left midfield and striker.
Favourite player:
I would say Ataullah Guerra (Central FC). He does some things on the field that you don’t see everyday.
Favourite player:
Neymar (da Silva Santos Júnior) of FC Barcelona
What is your favourite dish?
I don’t have a favourite dish but I enjoy Sunday lunch (pie, callaloo, pasta, rice, meat etc.)
How many siblings do you have and where do you fall in the line up?
(I have) three brothers, Daniel, Nathaniel and Judah, and two sisters, Carla and Adanna. I am second to last.
Which three words best describes you as a person?
Humble, unique and quiet.
If you were an animal, which would you be and why?
A lion. Just for being the leader of the jungle.
When informed that the lion position comes with great responsibility, he replied,
“I hold responsibility very well.”
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
To be honest, I don’t really have free time. I am either kicking a ball outside or listening to music thinking about football (plays and strategies). Most times it is football and sleep or music and football. I like gospel and conscious reggae music.
What pushes you to succeed?
My family mostly. Coming from where I came from, it was tough and knowing that it’s rare in Trinidad for a player to make it out there. The most important thing is Jesus Christ. He always pushes me everyday, (makes me) work harder. He speaks to me most everyday, so He pushes and through Him all things are possible. And really that is where my “football” comes from.
Where and when did you start playing football?
I always liked football. At home the entire family likes football, so I HAD to play football. My three brothers all play football for different teams. Judah plays for the National Under-15 Team and also for Shiva Boys, Nathaniel plays for Central FC and Daniel plays for Siparia Spurs.
What is your ambition in the game?
To be honest, I really want to reach until there is nowhere else to go. I want to go as far as Barcelona or Real Madrid. I want to keep pushing until they tell me I have to stop playing. And then probably take Sepp’s position (as FIFA President) or whoever is holding it at that time. (He laughed)
What makes you stand out as a player?
My speed, quick thinking and movement of the ball. (AZ) was impressed with my powerful shot from the left leg, so I guess that makes me stand out too. Don’t worry you get the impressive shot from the right foot too, a little softer but still impressive. (He laughed again)
Who was your most important coach/coaches and why?
Hmmmm, I would have to say Dennis Cox. I started (with him) at the youth level and he really groomed me to make it this far.
How do you prepare for a football match?
I watch positive videos all the time. I watch videos of my favourite player and I sit and think about the game and the things I want to do in the game. Listen to positive music always, no negative music, so when I listen to positive music, I play a positive game.
What is your biggest challenge on/off the field?
My biggest challenge on the field is not scoring. So every game I go in praying that I score one goal. I don’t ask for much, so when I score that one goal (it’s a) sigh of relief (and) that I can do anything else.
My biggest challenge off the field is “not impressing” my fans, family and support. I make sure I impress them all the time. If I don’t then it means that I didn’t play well or I think I’m letting them down. I always play with the effort to impress (my family).
What was your best and worst moment in football so far?
Signing this contract with AZ, because since I was with the Santa Flora government (school) I was just praying everyday to make it out there (and) to play with Neymar, Messi and some of those guys. But landing this contract is the BEST moment thus far.
The worst I would say was not performing well in the Under-20 CONCACAF Championship in January 2015. It was not my best tournament. I had a little sickness right before the tournament and my motivation level was not right up there. Everything was not working in my favour going into the tournament but I still kept a strong mind.
How do you deal with disappointment?
Prayer… Without prayer you can’t accomplish anything. So if I am disappointed in something, I just pray and the next day, the next 20 minutes, I just smile and everything works out because God always answers my prayers.
Do you still have a relationship with Central FC after the contract signing impasse?
My relationship with Central FC is completely over because we came to a situation where we had to buy the contract out. But everything has worked out properly and now I can go as a free player.
Your brother plays for Central FC, how is that working out considering your past relations with them?
It doesn’t affect him much, but sometimes they may have taken some of the pressure out on him because I have seen it for myself and he talked about it. But it has changed and it is kinda working for him now.
What is your relationship with Mr Dion Sosa?
I would say that he is more of a friend. He calls and sees what I’m doing. He lets me know what the agent wants; what I need to do. I would say a close friend. He’s a very good guy also.
How did/does it feel to be the youngest player signed?
It feels great. It feels like winning a world cup to me because it shows other youngsters that it’s not a matter about age but it’s about hard work, praying and (your) mind. Being the youngest is just a great feeling–almost unexplainable.
How does it feel to be the first Trinidad and Tobago player to head to the Eredivisie (since 2007/08 Darryl Roberts – Sparta Rotterdam)?
I don’t know about that but everyday I just wake up smiling. It is a moment of extreme excitement thinking that I have to go back (to the Netherlands) and play.
What was it like playing overseas?
The welcome was amazing. I expected that when guys see that you are good, they start pushing you away, but instead they welcomed me to the team. It made me feel at home and there I could have shown my true form.
Everything went well for the first trip. The return was even better because the guys started pushing me (to be better). They said they saw something in me, you could have seen that they already wanted me on the team. So it was even better.
What is your target for 2015?
(He smiled broadly) My 18th birthday will be the birthday of fantastic things. I am going to start my career with AZ and from there I’m looking to shoot for the stars. I’m leaving just after my birthday to play pro football and learn the Dutch language. (He laughed)
It is a three-year contract and I foresee going to England after that. Maybe to a bigger club.
Who would you consider to be your greatest fan (that you know)?
I would say my mother, Judith. Everything she’s been there for… Sometimes she’d spend her last money on football boots for me because I needed it, so I would say she’s my greatest fan.
If you weren’t playing football what would you be doing?
I don’t think anything. Football is the only thing that has been on my mind since birth. I can’t think of anything else to do.
What are your thoughts on what is going on in FIFA?
I don’t pay much attention to it. I always think positive. Sometimes it just bypasses me so I don’t really see it as a problem.
Do you have any words of inspiration/support for upcoming athletes in this field?
First things first: just keeping praying. Believe in Jesus Christ because through Him all things are possible. With me, I can say I’m young like any other boy and I prayed and worked hard, and look at where I am today.
So if you guys just continue working hard you can also reach here. Always stay humble, don’t get swell-headed as soon as things come your way. Just continue being the same person you will always are and have respect for your parents and friends.
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The A to Z on AZ and T&T rising star Levi Garcia.
By Michelle Cox (wired868).
On 20 November 2015, Levi Garcia’s 18th birthday, the former Shiva Boys Hindu College schoolboy will become the youngest Trinidad and Tobago player ever to sign for an top flight club in Europe when he moves to Netherland Eredivisie team, AZ Alkmaar—Dwight Yorke joined Aston Villa a month after he turned 18 in 1989.
Garcia, who was born to parents Judith and Carl Garcia, comes from a football family with three brothers who represent different teams and sisters who are avid fans of the sport.
his humble lion (cub) attributes his talent and successes to Jesus Christ. A firm believer that without prayer nothing can be accomplished, he reaffirmed that “God always answers my prayers.”
Wired868 had the pleasure of sitting down with the young and talented Levi Garcia after one of his practice sessions designed to maintain his durability and fitness levels before his departure to AZ.
The soft-spoken but confident youth spoke candidly about his past and present experiences on and off the football field:
Full Name: Levi Samuel Garcia
Date of Birth: 28 November 1997
Ah boy ::)
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Good Interview; Good luck to him, I hope he does well.
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Nice interview..............was hoping that he wouldnt say the "bigger club" talk. We all remember how that worked out for other players.
However, he still sounds very grounded and i wish him the best. My hope is that by the time the games vs St Vincent come around next year, he would be in our national squad.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia can’t wait to start playing for AZ Alkmaar, and aims to be one of the best players in the Eredivisie. (http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/174144/levi-garcia-wil-beste-speler-van-de-competitie-worden)
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12239514_10153764637104314_290906853810297932_n.jpg?oh=3f23a5b7f3048e0b517e2d71185de7a7&oe=56B71B4C)
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12227132_10153764962779314_8557221633557117022_n.jpg?oh=ef2e279d978f2405798abd75ac2f6a78&oe=56F334D4)
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Best of luck Levi! Stay grounded and be mindful of ALL distractions/detractors...
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Wow, how wonderful it is to be 18 and about to live your dream. Good luck, Yuteman!
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Wow, how wonderful it is to be 18 and about to live your dream. Good luck, Yuteman!
:beermug: :beermug:
Hopefully for Christmas, he'll be training with the national team.
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Wow, how wonderful it is to be 18 and about to live your dream. Good luck, Yuteman!
:beermug: :beermug:
Hopefully for Christmas, he'll be training with the national team.
Hope so too!
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Well in the bits and pieces I picked up in Dutch, they mentioned Jong AZ so this means he will be with the second team to begin with. Hopefully he progresses through the ranks quickly. Good luck youth
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/12248135_10153781339239314_9157361809267750545_o.jpg)
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Congrats Sir.
Represent well and make them hunger for more T&T players.
Keep yuh head on, interact, read and broaden yourself.
Make sure your immigration papers are always up to date and renewed so that when BraveHart calls, there is no Keyon Daniel or Bateau style drama. I know my boy Bateau has learnt his lesson
Watch the kinda friends that you make and stay on the straight & narrow.
Good luck.
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Congrats, God Bless and enjoy the magic carpet ride!
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Blessed Earth Strong mi youth.. Journey now start.. Looking fwd to great things :beermug:
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Should be ready for Russia 2018,what a dream come true for that youth,what more can anyone ask,wish you the best for years to come.
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AZ Alkmaar’s Head Coach, John van den Brom, says Levi Garcia is talented, fast, strong, and he is very confident that Levi will be an asset to the club.
http://www.az.nl/nieuws/van-den-brom-lekkerste-ritme/1
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Stay safe , Levi may the creator guide you along every step of the way ...Have a Happy B/day youth man and the very best wishes to you ... live yuh dream youth god bless
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Happy Birthday Levi Garcia .
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WATCH: Levi Garcia says that Dutch legend Marco van Basten has inspired him to work hard (https://www.facebook.com/socawarriors.net/posts/10153875537609314).
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Congrats Levi hope you do great.
Levi go ahead and enroll in learning to speak ,read and write Dutch dont bother to totally taint your accent by picking up all your team mates, no need to just have an accent its just a waste of time .
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Yaah Levi!!
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Yaah Levi!!
I just got that lol.
Man beat back Dwight they oui.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia earns a penalty in AZ Alkmaar Reserves’ 3-1 win over AFC Ajax Reserves
https://www.youtube.com/v/YXrB7ilqUIQ?start=135
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Good to see this. Should let him marinate for 1 yr in Holland then consider getting a call up by BraveHart if he performs well with hard back men
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the speed of the game is impressive. especially for the reserve league
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Levi's on the bench today, wearing number 28. AZ up 1-0 after 27 mins... Hope he debuts
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He's making great progress...happy for the youth!
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Levi makes his debut in the 68th minute against Feyenord... AZ leads 4-2, holding his own well. Being tackled hard
Levi Garcia makes Dutch Eredevisie debut.
T&T Newsday Reports.
NATIONAL YOUTH player Levi Garcia has finally made his professional debut for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredevisie--the highest level of football in the Netherlands.
Garcia, who turned 18 late last year, came on as a second- half substitute in a 4-2 victory for AZ at home to Feyenoord.
Wearing the number 28, the former Shiva Boys’ Hindu College winger replaced Dutchborn Dabney Dos Santos in the 68th minute, with his team leading 4-1; despite conceding a late goal, Alkmaar went on to win by two clear.
After falling behind in the 12th minute, AZ equalised through Norway’s Markus Henriksen in the 23rd, before Dutch striker Vincent Janssen fired in a hat-trick to secure the victory.
AZ Alkmaar presently lie 10th in the 18-team Eredevisie table, on 25 points; Feyenoord (36) are third behind leaders Ajax Amsterdam (47) and PSV Eindhoven (44). The team includes Dutch international Ron Vlaar and is managed by John Van Den Brom.
Garcia, a former TT Under-19 winger, joined AZ last year before he had made a single appearance for Central FC, who went on to win the 2014-15 TT Pro League championship.
Yesterday’s match was played before 15,217 fans at Alkmaar’s AFAS Stadion.
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Levi is be called up by Hart, we really need to refresh our team.
He has been playing a few games well and might be fitter than many of our players.
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First time seeing the kid play. Has a great first touch, seems as if he loves to chest the ball and then has a very quick turn. Looking sharp, 4-2 final score
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for good first touch... once he gets more playing time he will improve and he will get match fit.
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Levi is be called up by Hart, we really need to refresh our team.
He has been playing a few games well and might be fitter than many of our players.
this was his first game, made the first team squad for the first time last week. Still needs more time
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highlights?
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Levi Garcia - AZ Alkmaar - A new beginning
https://www.youtube.com/v/dcr85OA6Bs4
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https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/posts/10153833939330610
LEVI GARCIA DEBUTS FOR AZ ALKMAAR, ECLIPSES DWIGHT YORKE AS T&T’S YOUNGEST PLAYER TO COMPETE IN EUROPE: Levi Garcia became the youngest #Trinidad and #Tobago footballer to ever play in Europe’s top flight on Sunday. At 18 years and 65 day, Garcia breaks the record that was set by Dwight Yorke, who was 18 years and 141 days old when he made his debut for Aston Villa in the English top flight on 24 March 1990 against Crystal Palace
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Levi: Debut was dream come true.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
National Under 20 midfielder Levi Garcia says that making his professional debut for Netherlands top flight club AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredevisie has been a dream come through for him.
Garcia, who hails from Santa Flora entered the game wearing his number 28 shirt in the 68th minute in a 4-2 win over Feyeenord on the weekend. He eclipsed Dwight Yorke’s record of being the youngest T&T player to play in Europe.
“Making my debut was maybe the most important day in my life and my career,” Garcia said. “I was so excited that at one point I couldn’t believe it was actually happening. It was an amazing feeling and I would wish this could happen to any young boy who has dreams of being a professional footballer. I would tell any young man to go after his dreams,” he added.
Garcia said the advice from Alkmaar’s manager John van den Brom was to be himself on the pitch.
“The coach told me to just go on the field. No pressure. Play free and play your game. It was a big game for us so I was so excited but not afraid of the occasion or the challenge.
“My aim now is to be consistent and to stay in the first 18 for as many games as possible this season. I will be working to break into the first eleven and just try to keep getting better from there.
“The team is improving and doing well and I’m happy to be part of the set up. They have been taking care of me and it’s like a family here at the club. I couldn’t ask for more at this stage. Hopefully I can stay injury free and just keep improving and adding to my experiences as a player,” Garcia added.
AZ are currently tenth with 25 points on the 18-team table which is led by Ajax on 48 points.
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Levi: Debut was dream come true.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
National Under 20 midfielder Levi Garcia says that making his professional debut for Netherlands top flight club AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredevisie has been a dream come through for him.
Garcia, who hails from Santa Flora entered the game wearing his number 28 shirt in the 68th minute in a 4-2 win over Feyeenord on the weekend. He eclipsed Dwight Yorke’s record of being the youngest T&T player to play in Europe.
“Making my debut was maybe the most important day in my life and my career,” Garcia said. “I was so excited that at one point I couldn’t believe it was actually happening. It was an amazing feeling and I would wish this could happen to any young boy who has dreams of being a professional footballer. I would tell any young man to go after his dreams,” he added.
Garcia said the advice from Alkmaar’s manager John van den Brom was to be himself on the pitch.
“The coach told me to just go on the field. No pressure. Play free and play your game. It was a big game for us so I was so excited but not afraid of the occasion or the challenge.
“My aim now is to be consistent and to stay in the first 18 for as many games as possible this season. I will be working to break into the first eleven and just try to keep getting better from there.
“The team is improving and doing well and I’m happy to be part of the set up. They have been taking care of me and it’s like a family here at the club. I couldn’t ask for more at this stage. Hopefully I can stay injury free and just keep improving and adding to my experiences as a player,” Garcia added.
AZ are currently tenth with 25 points on the 18-team table which is led by Ajax on 48 points.
It is the best possible piece of advice you have been given Levi Garcia by your Coach . to simply be yourself .<<< ... keep your head up and remain focus young man . may god guide you along safely as you pursue your dream/s ... wishing you only the very best / guidance all the best to you .
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Just subbed on and scored his first goal!
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WATCH: Levi Garcia just scored his first goal in the Eredivisie for AZ Alkmaar against NEC three minutes after coming on as a substitute.
https://www.youtube.com/v/ielrWhL0_gA
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Superb!!!!! Keep it up young gun and see u on the MNT soon!
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WATCH: Levi Garcia talks about scoring his first goal for AZ Alkmaar.
http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/178888/garcia-had-gebeden-voor-een-goal
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Congrats Levi!
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At age 18 years and 71 days, Levi Garcia is the second-youngest AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie goalscorer in history. Michel Vonk was 18 years, 40 days when he scored in 1986.
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Well done! It's amazing to see that the coach has such faith in him.
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Just realized that after Bateau and then debatably Hyland, Levi is 3rd in the list of TT players playing ball at the highest level ie going by the ranking of the UEFA leagues and making the assumption that these 3 above MLS/CA leagues. Hyland club at the bottom of the Belgian 1st div so you could argue Levi is 2nd on the list...
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Good movement and timing on his run... Slack ass defending though
Congratulations young man!
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Have not viewed the goal yet. Merely read about it. However, as I extend my congrats to Levi and urge de Santa Flora massive to keep the noise level down tonight :devil:, I want to recognise amwood for his role in stewarding Levi during the preparatory months. :beermug: Stay tuned!
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Have not viewed the goal yet. Merely read about it. However, as I extend my congrats to Levi and urge de Santa Flora massive to keep the noise level down tonight :devil:, I want to recognise amwood for his role in stewarding Levi during the preparatory months. :beermug: Stay tuned!
What??!!! No recognition for Sancho and Central?? :o :devil:
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Have not viewed the goal yet. Merely read about it. However, as I extend my congrats to Levi and urge de Santa Flora massive to keep the noise level down tonight :devil:, I want to recognise amwood for his role in stewarding Levi during the preparatory months. :beermug: Stay tuned!
What??!!! No recognition for Sancho and Central?? :o :devil:
I think Dale Saunders accepted on their behalf.
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Nice interview of Garcia after yesterday's match.
http://nos.nl/video/2083955-garcia-treffer-geeft-een-onbeschrijflijk-gevoel.html
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Congratulations on your first goal young , nice interview also .
Btw this is my new favorite TnT player since latas eh .
To bad we didn't call this thread the Book of Levi !
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Gwan yute!! :salute:
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Btw this is my new favorite TnT player since latas eh .
No disrespect meant at all and truly...just curious. What is it about Levi that makes him your new favorite T&T player since Latas?
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Btw this is my new favorite TnT player since latas eh .
No disrespect meant at all and truly...just curious. What is it about Levi that makes him your new favorite T&T player since Latas?
Palos truthfully I've really only seen one grainy vid of him , and I could and maybe wrong but I think he's the one.
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Btw this is my new favorite TnT player since latas eh .
No disrespect meant at all and truly...just curious. What is it about Levi that makes him your new favorite T&T player since Latas?
Palos truthfully I've really only seen one grainy vid of him , and I could and maybe wrong but I think he's the one.
Cool bro. I honestly haven't seen him other than the odd clip. However, he must have something for a Dutch team to take him. From what I understand, Holland is arguably the best place for a young player to be from a development standpoint. At least...that's how it used to be.
BTW....I've been hearing good things about his older brother too.
On the topic of favorite current T&T footballer...
I think Kevin Molino, barring injury, will go the furthest in his career. He appears to be maturing off the field by paying attention to his body and nutrition. That, aligned with his talent and a (hopefully) superior work ethic could take him very far in the game.
I think the most TALENTED footballer we currently have is Joevin Jones. If he could improve in the other areas, he could be truly something. But at age 24.....he need to get to that level soon if not already. Football not waiting fuh anybody.
My favorite currently is Kenwyne Jones....if only for the amount of abuse he takes from fans and media yet where would we be without him? He's not the kind of player I typically LOVE...like a Latas....silky smooth, skillful, etc. But he's pretty much taken our team on his very borad shoulders and carried us....at a time when many...including myself....had their doubts.
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Cool bro. I honestly haven't seen him other than the odd clip. However, he must have something for a Dutch team to take him. From what I understand, Holland is arguably the best place for a young player to be from a development standpoint. At least...that's how it used to be.
BTW....I've been hearing good things about his older brother too.
One of the reasons I am impressed with Levi emerging at AZ is that AZ was named as having the best youth academy in Holland in 2015. In a prior post, some years ago, discussing another player, I suggested Feyenoord as a choice destination (and Feyenoord has been quite accomplished in young player development). However, AZ's emergence has been noteworthy and for a player to come through and be fast-tracked to the First Team there is no minor accomplishment.
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Have not viewed the goal yet. Merely read about it. However, as I extend my congrats to Levi and urge de Santa Flora massive to keep the noise level down tonight :devil:, I want to recognise amwood for his role in stewarding Levi during the preparatory months. :beermug: Stay tuned!
Appreciate the "Bligh" asylum...although we take absolutely no credit for what Levi has achieved thus far in Holland - the truth is - getting a player fit and sharp is nothing more than science and day to day benchmarking... However, what I do recall vividly are the conversations before, during, and after those sessions. We spoke constantly of becoming a "beast" physically and mentally - the goal was that when he returned for pre season he needed to make the type of impact that resulted in AZ seeing him as a player for today as opposed to "one for the future." I think he enjoyed being challenged, and he now understands what it means to operate at the "limit"...what I enjoy seeing is the impact he is having on allot of young players - reminds of the impact Dwight Yorke had on the generation around him. i hope Levi continues achieving his goals. Bless...
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Cool bro. I honestly haven't seen him other than the odd clip. However, he must have something for a Dutch team to take him. From what I understand, Holland is arguably the best place for a young player to be from a development standpoint. At least...that's how it used to be.
BTW....I've been hearing good things about his older brother too.
On the topic of favorite current T&T footballer...
I think Kevin Molino, barring injury, will go the furthest in his career. He appears to be maturing off the field by paying attention to his body and nutrition. That, aligned with his talent and a (hopefully) superior work ethic could take him very far in the game.
I think the most TALENTED footballer we currently have is Joevin Jones. If he could improve in the other areas, he could be truly something. But at age 24.....he need to get to that level soon if not already. Football not waiting fuh anybody.
My favorite currently is Kenwyne Jones....if only for the amount of abuse he takes from fans and media yet where would we be without him? He's not the kind of player I typically LOVE...like a Latas....silky smooth, skillful, etc. But he's pretty much taken our team on his very borad shoulders and carried us....at a time when many...including myself....had their doubts.
Excellent post palos.
Nuff respect to Kenwyne and how he leads this team. We have not seen a leader like this for a national team since Clayton Morris in my opinion.
Garcia has truly surprised me, and i am so happy for him. He is living his dream and his attitude seems to be on point.
The only this i would disagree with you on is who is our best player. I'm sticking with Molino. That dude has it. I hope he does well this season. Jovein is our 2nd best player and honestly, i have Kevan George as the third.
ah love it!!
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Stephen Hart is my favorite warrior presently .Wish someone can cut him and his boys a paycheck once in a while .
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LISTEN: Levi Garcia talks to AZ Radio about the start of his professional career, and his dreams and aspirations.
https://www.youtube.com/v/IBhM9Bleawc
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Levi has all the tools to be among the greatest of players one day. I enjoy the blend of humility, confidence, and overall ability to conduct interviews in a sensible manner. I know Sherwood shies away from credit but, the the player certainly seems well polished and I have to imagine some of that is down to guidance he received. Hats off to all involved. Levi is a beacon!
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Hart keeping tabs on young Garcia
By JOEL BAILEY (Newsday).
STEPHEN HART, coach of the Trinidad and Tobago football team, is keeping tabs on midfielder Levi Garcia, as the 18-year-old embarks on a professional career in the Dutch Eredivisie with AZ Alkmaar.
Garcia has begun his stint at AZ Alkmaar with a goal in only his second game on Saturday, against NEC Breda. In the process, he became, at 18 years and 71 days, the second youngest player from the club to score in the Eredivisie, behind Michel Vonk (18 years and 40 days) in 1986.
In a recent interview Hart, when asked if Garcia will be part of his plans for the near future and if his performances will be monitored by the technical staff (including assistant coaches Hutson Charles and Derek King), replied, “we have seen all Levi’s games.” Hart added, “as a matter of fact we try and see all games our players are involved in.” Garcia is yet to play for the national men’s team, but he was a member of the national Under- 20 team who failed in their bid to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
Another midfielder who may be instrumental in Hart’s plans is Kevin Molino. The Orlando City playmaker is on the mend after sustaining a severe right knee injury last May.
Hart said, “I keep in touch with Kevin, he is recovering fine and working very hard.
“However I doubt he will be ready for March, having said that he may begin spot playing as early as March.” The men’s team will be involved in a pair of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March, against St Vincent/Grenadines. On March 25, both teams will clash in St Vincent and again, four days later, in Trinidad and Tobago.
However, they will not be participating in the Copa America tournament in the United States, scheduled for June, after a 1-0 defeat to Haiti in the qualifying play-off in Panama City, Panama on January 8.
As far as any practice games or training camps are concerned, between now and the St Vincent contests, Hart pointed out, “there are no FIFA international dates between now and March, which means we cannot get together officially and clubs are not obliged to release players. However, we will look into what is possible before March 25.”
About the relationship between the technical staff and TT Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams, Hart revealed, “we have all met with the president and he has assured us he will do everything in his power to make our experiences a positive one.
“I look forward to working closely with him and his team in our (forthcoming) games,” Hart ended.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia opens the scoring for Jong AZ Alkmaar in a friendly game against Jong De Graafschap
https://www.youtube.com/v/g5SlqrUvz-g&start=11
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores the opening goal in Jong AZ Alkmaar’s 4-2 win over Jong Almere City
https://www.youtube.com/v/5vnY84aM2XA
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WATCH: AZ Alkmaar supporters chant Levi Garcia’s name after he scored his first goal for the club against NEC Nijmegen on January 30th, 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/v/hISMi4pTw-I
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scoring them goals and hearing your name sung by thousands must be surreal.
keep up the good work
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Garcia ready for Soca Warriors call.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
T&T Dutch-based Levi Garcia says he’s flattered to be on Stephen Hart’s radar for possible selection on the national team. Garcia has been enjoying a fine opening spell to the Dutch top flight with AZ Alkmaar since making his debut in late January.
And Hart, who worked with Garcia when he represented the National Under 20 team at the CONCACAF final round of World Cup qualifiers last year in Jamaica, has hinted that he is monitoring the teenager’s progress at Alkmaar.
Garcia hails from Santa Flora and is former student of Shiva Boys Hindu College. “I’ve seen all his games and he’s making solid progress. He’s playing at a very good level in a strong league,” Hart said.
And Garcia has taken note of Hart’s monitoring. “To be honest, the feeling is just very exciting but humble and relaxed,” Garcia said about his first month playing European football. “It’s just a happy moment for me and I’m pleased to know that my hard work and belief is paying off.
It’s early days yet but I am happy to be able to show other youths that there is a lot to go after and you can reach somewhere once you put your heart and mind to it and believe in God at the same time. And I am happy to be able to show people that there are still opportunities for us out here in Europe,” Garcia said this week.
“I have a lot of respect for coach Hart. I am happy he’s keeping tabs on me. It’s a very exciting moment to be so close to being in the World Cup qualifiers and I would really like to be on the team. I believe I am ready honestly and I think I have a lot to show. At the same time I want to continue wishing the team all the best and I hope we continue to achieve success,” Garcia added.
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LEVI GARCIA earns plaudits on his full debut with AZ Alkmaar.
De Telegraaf:
"On the left, Levi Garcia was impressive against Willem II. The 18 year-old left winger was scintillating and proved to be a handful for Willem’s right-back, Frank van der Struijk. Moreover, Garcia played a key role in AZ’s first major opportunity in the 25th minute. Stijn Wuytens sent him deep with a brilliant through ball, but Garcia’s effort just went wide of the goal."
Voetbal International:
"The eighteen year-old debutant Levi Garcia was one of the stars of the match, with his dribbling."
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Great!!
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Proud of this of this youth...
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Proud of this of this youth...
As you should be! And in yourself for having a hand in his development and preparation! :beermug:
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Proud of this of this youth...
As you should be! And in yourself for having a hand in his development and preparation! :beermug:
Agree 100%
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WATCH: A behind the scenes look at Levi Garcia living with his host family, the Bianchins, in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (http://www.az.nl/nieuws/portret-garcia/1)
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The price for the prize.
Great understanding from the League--a kid his age needs a family away from home.
Excellent.
Garcia's attitude will take him before kings.
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WATCH: A behind the scenes look at Levi Garcia living with his host family, the Bianchins, in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (http://www.az.nl/nieuws/portret-garcia/1)
nice
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WATCH: A behind the scenes look at Levi Garcia living with his host family, the Bianchins, in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (http://www.az.nl/nieuws/portret-garcia/1)
watch that devil watching yuh, and as a young man, watch that devil within
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Got a start today vs Twente
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Got a start today vs Twente
And an assist as well. Keep it up young gun!
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WATCH: Levi Garcia weaves his way past two FC Twente defenders before crashing his shot off the crossbar.
https://www.youtube.com/v/eJZNjKhifDY?start=99
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Garcia’s Big Dreams.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Levi Garcia has always had big dreams. He once dreamt about playing for this country, he dreamt about playing alongside Kenwyne Jones one day and he dreamt about moving out of Santa Flora, his hometown in South, Trinidad.
To think that this 18-year-old once played on several of the community and school grounds in the country, some of those grounds which have only been boosted with flood lights in the past five years or so, but struggles to boast of a proper pitch, unkept change rooms if any at all, no outfitted space for proper recovery or rehab, for the most, a shop down the road that may sell a soft drink, biscuits, beers or a Gatorade if you’re lucky.
He is a past player with Shiva Boys Hindu College and underwent some training to keep sharp with the Anthony Sherwood Football Academy in Gulf View prior to heading back to Holland before his making his debut there.
And now, this same teenager is competing against and brushing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Dutch football in a country which produced the likes of Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Arjen Robben and Leo Beenhakker. In fact, Van Basten, a legend, spotted Garcia’s talent during his early trial period over there and acted almost immediately.
It just goes to show, just like Garcia says, that nothing can beat talent, belief, desire to succeed and strong ambition. Put persistence in there as well.
“I can’t believe it sometimes, you know,” Garcia said after his first training session with the Senior Team last week at the Ato Boldon Stadium.
He stepped off the plane following a long flight the previous night and early next morning he was in training with the national team on home soil.
“It’s an honour and a dream come true to play with Kenwyne and the national team. Once you believe, you can achieve,” he said.
Garcia knows all too well about the struggles to perform for little or nothing.
“It’s a struggle. Sometimes there is nothing much to play for but if you want to make it bigger, it is something you have to go through. Sometimes some people have to fight longer than others. I feel fortunate because at a young age I am getting to live my dream,” Garcia said.
“It’s not that hard now that I am out there because I just continue working hard and I enjoy every moment. The only hard thing is maybe the food but the weather isn’t that bad anymore because I am getting accustomed.
“But for the boys like me who come from places like I did, you have to be willing to push yourself more. There was a time when I felt like giving up because that is very easy to happen. But you have to stick it out and grab the opportunity when it comes. You have to say, I want this and even If I don’t get it, I will keep going and going until it happens,” Garcia said.
He hopes to make his international debut today when T&T takes on St Vincent/Grenadines in a 2018 World Cup qualifier at Arnos Vale. But even if he doesn’t, he’s prepared to keep going until it happens. In the meantime, he hopes his story can inspire others on a similar journey.
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Levi, Levi, Levi, Levi.......I updating your thread. Maybe Madrid or Barca next??!!
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Levi Garcia is a F00cking BOSS !!!!!!
He will be bigger than Messi.
Allyuh watch.
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Soooo tremendously happy for this young man! Wayyy to go, congratulations! Talk about rising to the occasion!
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Levi Garcia...TAKE A BOW SON..TAKE A BOW.
Welcome to International Football...and Thank you very much.
TnT 3 ( own goal..Levi Garcia 2 ( as a sub)..St Vincent 2.
Not The best performance..but i dont ever watch Miss World or Miss Universe....This is World Cup Qualifying Football..and sometimes it gets very Ugly...3 Massive Points...on to Tuesday in TnT...
tnt tnt tnt tnt tnt tnt
https://www.facebook.com/socawarriors.net/photos/t.100010721476553/10154008499339314/?type=3&theater
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WOW! real proud of "The Kid"!
hope he can stay on course for the BIG things ahead
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Levi is on the cusp of becoming concacaf's next big star..
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Great job young man. Let us support him (referring to the future bad games he will have where the forum experts will call him a shithound). He has a great future ahead of him and let us not call him the next Yorke, next Latas, etc. He is Levi Garcia.
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Great job young man. Let us support him (referring to the future bad games he will have where the forum experts will call him a shithound). He has a great future ahead of him and let us not call him the next Yorke, next Latas, etc. He is Levi Garcia.
:beermug:
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I remember seeing this youth walking in Santa Flora (by the bar-b-q pigtail man)two years ago when I was back home.
It clearly shows that he is playing/training at a high level!
Apart from the two goals, de SPANNER did it for me. when last we had ah Nashy with the chutzpah to execute one?!?
I look forward to seeing dis youth excel:)
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Levi Garcia, God is great keep up the faith and you will go such a long way. So fitting that Levi came on today and won this game.
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Levi reminds me a bit of Sterling from Man. City.
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Levi reminds me a bit of Sterling from Man. City.
I thought the same thing. LG is very dynamic. Just like Sterling.
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Levi, Levi, Levi, Levi.......I updating your thread. Maybe Madrid or Barca next??!!
The Prem is where the action is, and MONEY lies.
Nice to see Garcia following the paths of Romario and Ronaldo,
playing in Holland first, then ..................
AZ should be in Europe '16-'17, only a matter of time before the
Premiership comes calling, AND the money!
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He belongs in La liga ... Or bundesliga
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Great job young man. Let us support him (referring to the future bad games he will have where the forum experts will call him a shithound). He has a great future ahead of him and let us not call him the next Yorke, next Latas, etc. He is Levi Garcia.
They eh hearing yuh.
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Amen
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http://m.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2016/m=3/news=mexico-alone-on-top-usa-adrift-2772546.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news
FIFA rated Levi as the best player in all of concacaf yesterday!
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Correction, player of the day yesterday!
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Levi Garcia talks about his Double on Debut for Trinidad and Tobago
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https://www.youtube.com/v/BPALabKZDk8&t=03m19s
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Levi dedicates goals to his Parents.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
He’s the baby of the National Senior Men’s Team and quite fittingly, Levi Garcia dedicated his two goals on debut for Trinidad and Tobago to his parents Carl and Judith Garcia.
Garcia scored two goals to lead T&T to a 3-2 victory over St Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday in Kingstown,
“It’s s moment to remember. 2016 has been very good to me. I had been praying all night to score my debut goal and from the time h (Stephen Hart) said Levi warm up, I was just excited,” Garcia told TTFA Media after the win
“From the time I saw the guy backing, I just knew it was a one on one situation, take him on and shoot and it is just an amazing feeling to score my first goal.
“It’s not about age but it’s about focus, strength, power and doing your job so I came on as substitute at a very young age and just decided to play as I usually do and enjoy the moment. I did what I had to do and you can see what happened,” the 18-year-old AZ Alkmaar player added.
T&T head coach Stephen Hart was not doing any cartwheels after the come from behind win as he gave his reactions which indicated that he we was not thrilled by the team’s performance.
“I thought we didn’t show our real purpose in closing down the ball in pressing and our organization between midfield and backline was at times, for me, shocking, I didn’t realize some of the things we were doing. Once you realize a team is gong to play direct balls, the objective is to stop them from playing those balls from as early as possible.
“For the first half we had a lot of possession. We got into good positions all over the field and then we struggled to make the final pass or cross the ball properly or just have that impetus to have shots on goal. A goal scores on you and now you are away from home in a dog fight to get a goal back,” Hart said.
“I cannot accept this performance but what I would say is that we fought our way back. We got three points and we can play much, much better, We have to look deep within ourselves and be more efficient with and without the ball,
“It’s not about one player but it’s all about the team and our attitude at times was wrong.
“I think it was a fantastic debut by young Levi Garcia and Hackshaw came on, with textbook sort of pass, pass, run, finish and between two of them they got us back into the game
“Hackshaw has a few games under his belt, Levi is full of confidence and that’s what you need. You are picking players to contribute to the team.” Hart concluded.
The T&T team had a recovery session at the Buccament Bay Resort training facility on Saturday morning and will resume preparations on Sunday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The team returned to Port of Spain on Saturday evening.
Both teams will meet at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 7pm on Tuesday.
Tickets Are on Sale at All advertised outlets straight into Tuesday and will also be on sale from Tuesday morning at the Match Venue from 9am. Tickets cost $300 (covered) and $150 (uncovered). All Patrons including children must have a ticket to enter the stadium.
T&T’s win on Friday, coupled with Guatemala’s 2-0 victory over the United States left the “Warriors” atop the group with seven points ahead of Guatemala (six points) and USA (four). The win for Guatemala also meant that T&T must go for the win on Tuesday against St Vincent in order to stay ahead of the pack and look ahead to the closing two matches in September to seal their final round spot.
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Trinidad's lonely tulip in full bloom Levi Garcia
Fifa.com Reports
(http://img.fifa.com/mm/photo/tournament/competition/02/77/29/27/2772927_full-lnd.jpg)
Trinidad and Tobago coach Stephen Hart had a problem. Down a goal in St. Vincent, his side was short on inspiration and in need of a spark. The boss looked up and down the bench, where one set of eyes gleamed sharper, more eager, than the rest. They were the eyes of a boy, barely old enough to drive. But Levi Garcia’s eyes were hungry.
“It was like a dream,” Garcia, just 18, told FIFA.com about being handed his senior debut with the game on the line, that golden moment when a player either becomes a hero or comes up short. “The coach just told me ‘go out and do what you came to do.’”
What Garcia did was score twice, crucial interventions in a game that proved far trickier than the pundits predicted. The 3-2 win sent the Soca Warriors to the top of their Russia 2018 qualifying group, ahead of giants USA. Garcia’s first goal came 13 minutes after taking the field. A series of blinding step-overs, reminiscent of his hero Neymar, bamboozled his marker out wide before the youngster cut inside and fired home a rocket of a right-footer. The second, a match-winner, was a calm tap-in on the end of a long ball. When the final whistle went at the Arnos Vale cricket ground in Kingstown, it was clear that something special had been glimpsed.
Hug of relief
The spiky-haired winger was hugged tightly by his coach as the players milled off the bumpy grass, warm smiles for their young teammate on his big day. The embrace was tinged with relief, and gratitude, the excitement of finding a rare gem in the dust of an overlooked drawer. Garcia’s class, a cut above everyone else on the pitch, was evident from his first touch.
It was this elegance, speed and sharpness that earned the teenager a move last year to the Netherlands, to Europe’s big stages where Trinidadians are in short supply. He was given a trial and was determined not to blow it. “I showed what I could do,” said the affable youngster, aware of his skills but falling short of over-confidence. He received special training from Dutch legend Marco van Basten, then assistant at AZ Alkmaar, and was soon handed a debut with the first team. 2016’s been a year of firsts for the boy.
“I felt a real fear then. It was a fright,” Garcia said about making his first appearance for AZ in one of Europe’s top leagues, not even two months ago, against Rotterdam giants Feyenoord. “Big stadium. Big crowd. It was all new and almost too exciting. But when I got my first touches, I settled into it and it was just like any other game.”
The first games Garcia remembers were in the back garden with his three older brothers in the tiny village of Santa Flora in Trinidad’s south. “They used to rough me up, if you know what I mean. I was the youngest so they kind of knocked me around,” he said, with a fond chuckle for home, knowing no one’s pushing him around now.
Those early tests served him well. He scored his first goal for Alkmaar last month and he’s already being called the biggest thing to come out of the dual-island national since Dwight Yorke. Born in 1997, two years before the legend Yorke won a famous treble with Manchester United, the young winger’s not even old enough to remember Trinidad’s historic appearance at Germany 2006, where his current captain Kenwyne Jones was the youngest player in the team. “I saw the clips on YouTube and people are always talking about it back home,” Garcia said, sheepishly.
Long way from home
Despite being a star on the rise, Garcia’s also a young man – often a long way from home – trying to make his way. “You miss your people a lot sometimes,” he said of his life in the Lowlands, a country far from the aromatic scent of Doubles, a local Trini delicacy of chickpeas and fried bread, and the tender goat meat of the roti shops that dot the island. “I’m the lonely Trinidad guy out there in Holland and that makes me feel like I have to make it. There’s no going home without making it, without going to the sky.”
Trinidad and Tobago head home on Tuesday to play St. Vincent again. The fans at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, having glimpsed a new hero, will be eager for their teenage sensation to make the starting XI. But it’s still the boss’s call.
“Home or away, we’re always looking to get the three points,” concluded Garcia, eager for a nap before training, with a clarity born of youth. “Home or away, anyway we get those points is the right way.”
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2016/m=3/news=trinidad-s-lonely-tulip-in-full-bloom-2772888.html
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^^ That was a refreshing article. You could tell the writer wants to see Levi do very well in the future.
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His name is Levi Garcia..thats all
Easy crowd ah panty...sekkle crowd ah draws
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Watching Levi versus PSV, he just had a similar stepover and shot like against St Vincent; didn't hit the target though;) De man is ah starter yes, niceness!
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Soldier give real trouble today against psv.
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Watching Levi versus PSV, he just had a similar stepover and shot like against St Vincent; didn't hit the target though;) De man is ah starter yes, niceness!
https://www.youtube.com/v/yDKkzNIHfwo?start=39
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Garcia waits to meet Beenhakker.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
Levi Garcia is in such high spirits at the moment, living the dream of every young teenage footballer. He’s playing every week in one of the biggest European Leagues and he’s coming off two World Cup qualifying appearances for his country including a man of the match performance in the come from behind 3-2 victory over St Vincent and the Grenadines on March 25th. One would think there isn’t much the kid from Santa Flora would want. But he surely has great ambitions and has set his goals.
“It’s a great feeling for me at the moment. I couldn’t have asked for more. I am with two great teams and great teammates. Being in the national team for these World Cup qualifiers opened my eyes even more and I feel blessed,” Garcia said.
“For me it was good being involved and helping the team and seeing how much the fans appreciated what I and the team was able to achieve. But we are far from finished. We still have two games to play in this round and the whole of the final round which means we haven’t achieved anything as yet like coach Hart told us,” Garcia said.
The former Shiva Boys player did mention one thing that is still on his “to do list”. And that is coming face to face with Leo Beenhakker, the Dutch-both head coach who took T&T to the 2006 World Cup Finals.
“I haven’t been able to meet him as yet. I have heard a lot about him and I know he is big here. And for me it would be a pleasure meeting him because I can recall what he did for Trinidad and Tobago in 2006 and yes people did talk about it here when they hear I am from the country,” Garcia said.
“I am still in touch with Marco Van Basten after he did work with me during my early days at the club and this was a great experience for me.”
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores in Jong AZ Alkmaar’s 2-0 win over Jong FC Twente. He makes it look so simple.
https://www.youtube.com/v/C_FgCe5XEkQ?start=35
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Advantage!! ;D ;D
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Dele Alli and Levi Garcia two good young prospects for the future.
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WATCH: Highlights of Levi Garcia’s first season with AZ Alkmaar. Bright things are ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/v/ahEJonGekaA
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AZ has a good chance of being in the Europa league next season.
It would be nice if he get some European experience early.
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Wow! Thank God for his first season under his belt. What skill and hunger in this man.
When he improves his decision making (not that it is bad now), he will be lethal.
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Levi score in the 3rd minute of a preseason friendly against Almere City. A lower division Dutch team 6 tiers down or so.
AZ currently lead 4-0
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Levi score in the 3rd minute of a preseason friendly against Almere City. A lower division Dutch team 6 tiers down or so.
AZ currently lead 4-0
Where did you get your information from? Almere City is in the second division. That's where Janssen came from last season and recently signed for Spurs
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Levi score in the 3rd minute of a preseason friendly against Almere City. A lower division Dutch team 6 tiers down or so.
AZ currently lead 4-0
Where did you get your information from? Almere City is in the second division. That's where Janssen came from last season and recently signed for Spurs
Oops my bad. There are also the Almere City reserves who play lower down. Not clear which one they played. But I will assume it's the higher one.
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He scored again in a 5-0 win against SDV Barneveld.
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Garcia tipped as star to watch in new Dutch season.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
T&T’s Levi Garcia has been tipped as one of the young stars to watch in the Dutch Eredivisie season coming up as he looks ahead to his second year in top flight football in the Netherlands.
Garcia made his debut for AZ Alkmaar last season before breaking into the National Senior Men’s Team during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, scoring a double on debut in a 3-2 win over St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Dutch football website football-orange.com has listed Garcia in the top fifty under 21 players to look out for in the League. “A revelation in the second half of last season, Levi Garcia heads into his first full campaign with AZ Alkmaar eager to impress,” the site stated.
“The 18-year-old was an exciting addition to the Eredivisie last season and left AZ fans wanting more from their new talent. AZ will be aiming to challenge the top three and make an impression in Europe this season and Garcia will play a big part over the campaign. Scouts are already flocking to AZ to watch Garcia in action and a successful season may see the winger follow in Vincent Janssen’s footsteps with a big money move abroad,” the report added.
Garcia is anticipating his second season, saying “I’m focusing on having a stronger season. I’ve been working very hard and trying to develop even more every time I take the pitch. It’s all very exciting and I am really looking forward to my second season. With God I think things will go well and hopefully I can continue playing and enjoying it.”
Garcia is expected to be in Stephen Hart’s squad for the September 2nd World Cup qualifier against Guatemala at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. Hector not fazed by Connection’s Champions’ League loss
DirecTV W Connection captain Hughtun Hector is not worried by his team’s 4-2 defeat to Mexican side Pumas FC in their opening Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League encounter at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Wednesday night.
Hector scored a beauty of a free kick in the first half to keep Connection in the match at that stage but Pumas pulled away with two further second half goals to secure the three points.
“It was disappointing to start with a loss but I think there were some positives for us. We are in preseason right now and I know it was going to be difficult for us to start with our best football but we showed some good signs and I think it was a good experience for us, especially some of the younger players as we look ahead to the other matches,” Hector said.
About his goal, he added, “It was in a good position and I thought this was a good chance to have a good go at it. I struck it well and it was a nice sight to see it enter the net. It was good for us to get on the scoresheet at that point in the match.
But hopefully in the other games we can continue to build on our positives and come away with good results.”
Connection’s next game will be on August 25th at home to Honduras’ H Progreso.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia provides the assist on AZ Alkmaar’s opening goal against FK Vojvodina
https://www.youtube.com/v/Ba7FLN5Ktoc
WATCH: Post-game interview with AZ Alkmaar midfielder Levi Garcia after a 3-0 win over FK Vojvodina in the UEFA Europa League
https://www.youtube.com/v/uuUxyalY0Io
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Levi Garcia Post Match Comments after Trinidad & Tobago vs Guatemala 2-2
https://www.youtube.com/v/975JQQQpEDY
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Levi just scored in injury time to help AZ defeat Willem II, 2-0.
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man trini accent gone already.
Lord Help Us
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man trini accent gone already.
Lord Help Us
When our culture honors and celebrates "Foreign is Better" where is the surprise?
When we constantly criticize (unjustly and unnecessarily) our own, what else can we expect.
He probably can't wait to come back and show off how well he fit in to their way.
But, if so, he will find out he will still geh lash whether accent or not from the impossible to please Trinis.
Speaking from harsh experience here
Talented player. Lets provide an environment of support . . .
Nothing personal eh bro . . . just speaking in general
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man trini accent gone already.
Lord Help Us
Please.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/mte1uru9kRA
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Garcia sounds like Dutchman speaking English,he is young and it's easier to change when you are young,I heard Yorke about 6 months after he came to England,and he sounded like English.A friend of mine brought a family friend to visit me,and I thought he was living in England,it's only when I was told he is on a holiday I realized he was a visitor,he had no Trini accent.I think Trinis are very good at their usage of the English language,they don't all sound like "Bleeder". ;D
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man trini accent gone already.
Lord Help Us
Please.
I know. Who gives a flying f00k that the man lose or losing his accent.. You can't please Trinis at all
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
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Levi just scored in injury time to help AZ defeat Willem II, 2-0.
Any video of the goal?
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WATCH: AZ Alkmaar fans sing the Levi Garcia song after he scored his first goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Willem II
https://www.youtube.com/v/d4x7hxCjnl0
https://www.youtube.com/v/VwUnIDiaMZk
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
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WATCH: AZ Alkmaar fans sing the Levi Garcia song after he scored his first goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Willem II
https://www.youtube.com/v/d4x7hxCjnl0
https://www.youtube.com/v/VwUnIDiaMZk
nice :beermug:
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
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where is the goal? all i see is ppl singing and what appears to be the the after goal celebrations.
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
i think you can just speak slower if you move to North America or England. I work in the middle east and if you dont code switch then you are caught repeating yourself to everyone all the time
the accent isnt lost you are just required to speak your english in a way most of your listeners will understand. same same but different
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores his first goal of the season in AZ Alkmaar’s 2-0 win over Willem II Tilburg.
https://www.youtube.com/v/IEYyNZwO4R8?start=275
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where is the goal? all i see is ppl singing and what appears to be the the after goal celebrations.
See the goal dated Sept 11th here
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=65173.0
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Ah hearing that Levi going to Curacao with the U20's. Anybody can confirm?
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores his first goal of the season in AZ Alkmaar’s 2-0 win over Willem II Tilburg.
https://www.youtube.com/v/IEYyNZwO4R8?start=275
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: Sweet goal! Great hustle to pressure the defender as well...
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
I think age and time has a part to play in it too. I can only speak from my own experience. My brother is 8yrs younger than me, he came to the US 1 year before me, and after we both were here for about 2 and 3 yrs respectively, people were shock when we said we were brothers, because he sounded like an American and I still had my "trini accent". My accent has faded over time, but it is still very noticeable.
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Trini love to police man accent, boy.
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
I think age and time has a part to play in it too. I can only speak from my own experience. My brother is 8yrs younger than me, he came to the US 1 year before me, and after we both were here for about 2 and 3 yrs respectively, people were shock when we said we were brothers, because he sounded like an American and I still had my "trini accent". My accent has faded over time, but it is still very noticeable.
LONG TIME. I say yuh give up on usinternationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
I think age and time has a part to play in it too. I can only speak from my own experience. My brother is 8yrs younger than me, he came to the US 1 year before me, and after we both were here for about 2 and 3 yrs respectively, people were shock when we said we were brothers, because he sounded like an American and I still had my "trini accent". My accent has faded over time, but it is still very noticeable.
LONG TIME. I say you on the list of former posters
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internationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
I think age and time has a part to play in it too. I can only speak from my own experience. My brother is 8yrs younger than me, he came to the US 1 year before me, and after we both were here for about 2 and 3 yrs respectively, people were shock when we said we were brothers, because he sounded like an American and I still had my "trini accent". My accent has faded over time, but it is still very noticeable.
LONG TIME. I say yuh give up on usinternationally, your trini accent most go cuz they wouldn't understand u so u need to slow it down
you can speak slower without changing your accent. People choose to lose their accent aka change their accent.
Everyone is an expert. SMH.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/7931299/Humans-subconsciously-mimic-other-accents-psychologists-claim.html
Start there.
I think age and time has a part to play in it too. I can only speak from my own experience. My brother is 8yrs younger than me, he came to the US 1 year before me, and after we both were here for about 2 and 3 yrs respectively, people were shock when we said we were brothers, because he sounded like an American and I still had my "trini accent". My accent has faded over time, but it is still very noticeable.
LONG TIME. I say you on the list of former posters
haha, I still lurking, just don't post as much as I used to. Couldn't handle all the bacchanal and fighting among posters going on.
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Most of the pest gone so much more pleasant environment.
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WATCH: Highlights of Levi Garcia’s first four games of the 2016/17 Dutch Eredivisie season
https://www.youtube.com/v/aNES28mgHuU
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WATCH: Highlights of Levi Garcia’s first four games of the 2016/17 Dutch Eredivisie season
https://www.youtube.com/v/aNES28mgHuU
:beermug:
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God First Indeed
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Performance looks good
sky is the limit.
approach to the game has to be spot on.
Both players like Yorke and Henri started out as wingers and morphed into world class strikers.
Only through maximum effort and preparations can true potential be achieved.
Sky is the limit.
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Sparta Rot. Vs AZ
Garcia just came on in the 72nd.
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Levi: We must be disciplined but ruthless.
TTFA Media.
Only once in all-time history has Trinidad and Tobago defeated Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifying match at any level. It occurred on Monday April 8th, 2013 in La Chorrera, Panama when this country’s national under 17 men’s team pulled off a 2-0 win over the Central Americans in a CONCACAF Final Round encounter, a result which helped push them through to the quarter final stage.
Netherland-based winger Levi Garcia played the match in its entirety and recalls it vividly. At 15 years, he was given the starting role by coach Shawn Cooper for a match that T&T needed to win after suffering a 2-0 loss to Canada in the opening match.
Now Garcia is hoping to play his part in spurring Stephen Hart’s team off to a winning start to the CONCACAF Final Round of qualification for the 2018 World Cup next Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
“Oh yes I remember that match. It was such a joy because we found out after that no national team had ever beaten Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifying match so it felt great to be part of that team,” Garcia told TTFA Media on Thursday.
“I remember we knew Costa Rica were a big team and we were a bit down after losing the first game against Canada. We played really well but we just couldn’t score and then we fixed that in the second game against them (Costa Rica). That was one of my most pleasing experiences as a national youth player,” he said.
Turning 19 on November 20th, Garcia knows that the responsibilities and the expectations are greater now. The stakes are much higher this time around.
“Yes. It’s a totally different stage. For me it’s very exciting. A year ago I maybe didn’t think that I would be on this stage with the senior team. It’s a lot more pressure but now pressure in the sense that it’s a big weight. I have grown and matured over the past year since I moved to Holland but I am still learning every day and the maturing process is continuing for me,” Garcia continued.
“I believe that this game is very important and it will take a big effort from every player from the entire squad, not just for this game but all of our matches in this round. I am confident that we can do it but we have to be smart and disciplined and of course ruthless when we are out there. Nothing must go past us easily and we have to make use of our chances on goal in the games,” he said.
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Levi Garcia: the AZ Alkmaar teenager making waves across Europe
By Andre Thompson (realsport101.com)
AZ Alkmaar travel to Dundalk, pinning their hopes on youngster Levi Garcia. We've profiled the player, who's already turning heads across Europe.
AZ Alkmaar travel to Ireland to face Irish league champions Dundalk FC in their penultimate game of the Europa League Group D. Alkmaar are bottom of the group on two points, though a win over the second placed side will see them overtake their group rivals and create a chance of qualifying for the knockout rounds. A name that's doing the rounds recently is Levi Garcia of AZ Alkmaar. Although he's only been at the Dutch club since February 2015, his rise has been phenomenal, establishing himself in the first team at just 19-years-old.
In light of Garcia's likely appearance against Dundalk tonight, we've profiled the player and shed some light on his humble background.
Humble beginnings
Growing up in the south of Trinidad, Levi Garcia comes from humble beginnings. He began playing football from a tender age with his brothers in the small Trinidadian town of Santa Flora; he was handpicked early as one for the future. Whilst Garcia is a somewhat new name for many tongues that speak the language of football, those who have witnessed the budding 19-year-old have already been amazed by his undoubted talent.
Garcia progressed rapidly in his native Trinidad, becoming the standout player at college level, leading his team to the Secondary Schools’ Football League Trophy and he was soon selected for national duty for the Trinidad and Tobago U20s. It was here that Dutch scout Humphrey Nijman spotted the rising star.
His pedigree for success is a noted feature of his youth, having won titles from a young age. His first professional game came at age 15 for T&TEC in Trinidad, before he moved on to Shiva Hindu Boys’ College of Penal, Trinidad. Although he briefly joined Central FC, he would soon depart for U20s duty, only to be scouted by Mr. Nijman.
Levi, before he could feature in a match for Central FC was on trial at AZ Alkmaar, where he was under the special care of Marco Van Basten and the Dutchman was impressed with what he saw of the youngster. Garcia is a versatile player. He’s a left wing by nature, but can perform well anywhere in attack because of his general strength, skill, ball control and improvisation techniques.
Talent beyond his size
Despite his height of 5”9’, Garcia possess strength in possession of the ball, he’s quick and can finish. He’s a real number ten. Garcia made his debut for Alkmaar, wearing the number 28 shirt, against Feyenoord, becoming the youngest player from Trinidad and Tobago to feature in a match in Europe at 18 years and 65 days, taking the record away from well known former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke.
Levi was not done yet though, going on to score a double on his national debut for Trinidad and Tobago against St Vincent and the Grenadines, becoming the youngest player to score in a FIFA World Cup qualification match in the process. He was also the youngest to feature in a match for Trinidad and Tobago. These were all records held by Yorke.
Garcia has started his professional life with Alkmaar well debuting at Feyenoord and scoring in only his second match at NEC Nijmegen after coming on as a sub in the 71st minute, gaining instant popularity with the fans. Garcia made eight appearances coming to the end of the 2015/16 season where AZ placed fourth. The 2016 season has started well for the 19-year-old, already making eight Eredivisie appearances, scoring and assisting one apiece. He’s also spreading his name across Europe, playing in four Europa League qualifying matches and two group games.
This season Levi has progressed and looks well adapted to the Dutch ‘total’ style of play and is coping well with life in Holland. Levi is proving a lot to handle for defenders, as he regularly gets past his marker with his excellent footwork, control and strength.
Alkmaar the right destination
Levi Garcia is definitely one for the future and a good buy for Alkmaar. The Dutch club have a reputation for developing great players going on to play in Europe’s top five leagues. Just ask Vincent Janssen, Alkmaar's top scorer in the Eredivisie last season who was signed by Tottenham over the summer.
Alkmaar continue to grow and constantly breed young talent, now boasting Derick Luckassen and Ridgeciano Haps in their ranks. It’s the perfect environment for Garcia to improve his game.
Alkmaar have already put out dribbling skills of Levi Garcia on youtube so all fans and those who wish to take a look are much welcomed to see this talent of tomorrow shine. Soon his name will be etched in the hearts of Alkmaar fans and engraved in their history but bigger things can also be expected of the Trinidadian as many expect big clubs to come knocking soon.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores the third goal in Jong AZ’s 5-1 win over TEC VV
https://www.youtube.com/v/Wrp3K7I6n8o?start=74
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Garcia confident T&T can regain WCQ form
CONCACAF.com
After opening the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with two losses, Trinidad & Tobago sits fifth in the six-team table, leading the United States on goal difference (-4 to -5).
Winger Levi Garcia believes the Soca Warriors can right the ship starting in March, when they resume play in the competition with home matches against Panama (March 24) and Mexico (March 28).
“It is a long campaign,” the 19-year-old told CONCACAF.com. “We still have eight matches to go to turn things around. We have two games to come in March against Panama and Mexico so this is a grand opportunity to show we are capable of great things in this region and make the fans happy. We have to target 6 points.”
It has been a long time since T&T hosted either side in a WCQ. The Caribbean power beat Panama 2-0 in 2005, and drew 2-2 with Mexico four years later.
More recently, T&T faced both in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, battling Mexico to a 4-4 stalemate, while falling 6-5 on penalty kicks to Panama after knotting at 1-1 in a quarterfinal meeting.
“We certainly have the ability and the determination to do well. It is all about executing now,” stressed Garcia, who joined Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar from Central FC in 2015. “We have a good record versus Panama and Mexico at home, so we are hoping past results against them can be replicated.”
With AZ this season, Garcia has notched a goal and an assist in eight games. He credits his European experience with helping him earn a spot on the senior squad despite his relative youth.
“Playing in the Netherlands is quite an adjustment to playing in Trinidad,” Garcia finished. “The pace of the game is quicker. It is much more technical, so it took some time to adjust. However, after a few months, I felt settled and I feel it has prepared me for International football, especially at the senior level. Scoring a brace on my senior debut (entering as a substitute in a 3-2 World Cup Qualifying win at St. Vincent & the Grenadines on March 25, 2016) was a good experience and I feel once I continue improving in Eredivisie it will positively help my country.”
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He training with the national team yet? I watch the last AZ game the otherday specifically to see if I spot him, but he wasn't even on the bench. Like he does only get a run out for the youth team orwa?
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He training with the national team yet? I watch the last AZ game the otherday specifically to see if I spot him, but he wasn't even on the bench. Like he does only get a run out for the youth team orwa?
Seems to Be only youth team football, maybe he's not training well. But he played last week in a cup match. In as a sub
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CONCACAF Q&A: Levi Garcia (AZ Alkmaar and Trinidad & Tobago)
CONCACAF.com
From making his Trinidad & Tobago debut in a World Cup Qualifier to playing in the UEFA Europa League with the Netherlands’ AZ Alkmaar, Levi Garcia has had a busy 2016. He is a rising prospect and a potential CONCACAF star, who has eyes on a long and rewarding career. The 19-year-old took some time to speak with CONCACAF.com about his young career and his future endeavours.
When did you start to play football?
I started to play football when I was 6 years old. Since I was very young, I always liked football. It is my favorite sport. Growing up, football was on my mind all the time and it was clear that is what I wanted to do with my life.
You made your senior debut earlier this year at just 18-years-old, scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over St. Vincent & the Grenadines. How did it feel to be the youngest-ever Trinidadian to play in a World Cup qualifier?
It was a wonderful feeling for me. It is a moment I will never forget. To even score two goals on my debut and help my country secure an important three points in the campaign was the best thing of that day. It gave us the momentum to qualify for the Hexagonal Round of World Cup Qualifying. Not many teenagers get this opportunity, so I was grateful for it.
Are there any footballers to whom you look for inspiration?
I look up to Neymar. He is a world class football player. He works very hard and you can see how his hard work pays off for club and country. He is always committed and is still quite young. As it relates to Trinidad & Tobago, I look up to Ataulla Guerra, who played for Trinidad in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Dwight Yorke. Yorke put Trinidad & Tobago football on the map by winning English Premier League and Champions League titles with Manchester United. He is a hero for our country.
Do you have any memories of Trinidad & Tobago’s participation in the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
I was about eight-years-old at the time. There was a lot of hype in Trinidad & Tobago. There were smiling faces everywhere. The twin island really united from this tournament. Arguably, it was one of our best sporting memories. As I am a professional now, one of my aims is to help Trinidad & Tobago qualify for the World Cup. I hope it is 2018.
How are you enjoying your football with AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands?
I am thoroughly enjoying my football with AZ Alkmaar. I am learning something new every day and I feel the Netherlands is a good place to develop young talent. I am grateful for this opportunity and I feel it has helped me develop technically, as well as improve on my crosses as a winger.
Your club AZ Alkmaar will play Lyon in the UEFA Europa League’s Round of 32 in February. How do you rate your team’s chances of progressing in this tournament?
I am very confident in my team’s ability to do well in this competition. We have good team chemistry with quality players. We want to go all the way. By finishing fourth in the league last season, we showed we are no pushovers. Now we want to prove that we can do well in Europe.
Would you say the 2015 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Jamaica was a turning point in your young career?
It was a turning point as it gave me the opportunity to trial in the Netherlands. Despite not qualifying for the U-20 World Cup, I am happy I did my best in that tournament to land myself a pro deal in Europe. It was one of my dreams to play overseas and to accomplish that was a success for me.
What is your ultimate goal as a professional football player?
My ultimate goal is to be the best footballer I can be, be a good motivator, as well as be a good influence on youths and the younger generation of footballers.
What advice do you have for young players who aspire to become professional football players?
All I can say is to never give up. It doesn’t matter the situation, put God first and go get it. Everything will fall into place in time, so once you work hard you shall reap your rewards.
Outside of football what do you like to do for fun?
Outside of playing football, I enjoy spending time with my family. This is the best thing to do during my down time from football. In addition, I enjoy playing musical instruments. As far as other sports are concerned, I like watching cricket, track and field and basketball.
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anyone knows ??.. saw Levi post something and had a Spain flag on it ...kinda suggesting like its a move to Spain ??..
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Doubt AZ will let him go so quickly unless it's for some loan experience. He young still and probably have a 3-4 years before they will start looking at offers for him.
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anyone knows ??.. saw Levi post something and had a Spain flag on it ...kinda suggesting like its a move to Spain ??..
Just camping, nothing more.
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I see Levi scored today but AZ taking real licks!
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I see Levi scored today but AZ taking real licks!
he has been their best player in the last 2 or 3 games
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I see Levi scored today but AZ taking real licks!
he has been their best player in the last 2 or 3 games
have you seen him play?, does he release the ball more now?, after his debut for TT, every run out he get after, he seemed to want to play hero and do it all by heself and kept gettin shutdown......especially against USA, joevin fall victim to dat shit too
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I see Levi scored today but AZ taking real licks!
he has been their best player in the last 2 or 3 games
have you seen him play?, does he release the ball more now?, after his debut for TT, every run out he get after, he seemed to want to play hero and do it all by heself and kept gettin shutdown......especially against USA, joevin fall victim to dat shit too
Yes I've seen him play. And yes he's greedy maybe that's why he has been in and out of AZ first team and running out for the reserves. But in the last three games he has played well and for the team. One off the bench he was their best player and followed up with two starts. He's a work in progress
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I see Levi scored today but AZ taking real licks!
he has been their best player in the last 2 or 3 games
have you seen him play?, does he release the ball more now?, after his debut for TT, every run out he get after, he seemed to want to play hero and do it all by heself and kept gettin shutdown......especially against USA, joevin fall victim to dat shit too
Yes I've seen him play. And yes he's greedy maybe that's why he has been in and out of AZ first team and running out for the reserves. But in the last three games he has played well and for the team. One off the bench he was their best player and followed up with two starts. He's a work in progress
cool thanks for the info....if he learn to be more unselfish he might find dat he will make more room for himself and be more effective for the team
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores a brilliant goal in AZ Alkmaar’s 7-1 loss to Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32
https://www.youtube.com/v/BLTEpr1V_w4?start=36
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Very good assist today for the game tying goal. He's becoming a more complete, unselfish player every week.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia talks about the impact God and religion has on his life
https://www.youtube.com/v/aCOlsUpr7FE
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Could be a difference maker later...if you know him, link and remind him that he is still important and though stuck in a "super sub" kinda role, to embrace it and put some men on dey back tonight.
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Garcia getting ready to rumble for Honduras.
TTFA Media.
Levi Garcia made his first appearance in the Dutch Erevisie on the weekend, coming on as a substitute for AZ Alkmaar in their 3-2 loss to PSV in their opening game of the Dutch Eredivisie.
It was Garcia’s first appearance in competition after a two-month lay off with a hamstring injury that forced him to miss T&T’s two previous World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and the United States
But the 19-year-old winger is now aiming to force his way back into Dennis Lawrence’s plans for the upcoming back to back World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Panama on September 1st and 5th.
“It felt great to be back on Saturday. I got in for the last 15 minutes against PSV on the weekend. It was my first game after a two-month injury setback. I am thankful to God that I am fit and able to play the game again,” Garcia told TTFA Media . “It was devastating to be out for so long with the injury especially having to miss the qualifying games. But I am getting back to 100 percent again. My main focus for the preseason was to get fit and playing again,” he added.
Looking ahead to the upcoming programme, Garcia believes he can earn the call from Lawrence.
“This is a really important period for us and I hope I can be part of it. It has been a while since I really did well for the team in terms of scoring and having an impact on the game which was the win over St Vincent last year. Hopefully I can get back to that kind of form and I think there will be no better time than the game against Honduras to make this happen.
“I have been watching on the recent games and I think we were unfortunate not to get some points but things have been looking good. The boys have been putting in good performances and now it’s just down to us to raise the level a bit and finishing off the job in these next two games which will put us a in a much better position for the last two games in October. But firstly, we need to take care of Honduras,” Garcia added.
T&T will host Jamaica in their next international match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Thursday August 24th at 8pm. Tickets are available at all NLCB Lotto Locations at $100 (covered) and $50 (uncovered). Early bird tickets for T&T versus Honduras are also on sale at the Lotto outlets at $300 (covered) and $150 (uncovered) and those tickets will allow free entry to witness the Soca versus Reggae clash on August 24th.
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I wish Levi well this season. I think that he is in the final year of his inital 3 year deal.........so it's make or break for him, or else we might be seeing him in the colours of Central FC next year
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I wish Levi well this season. I think that he is in the final year of his inital 3 year deal.........so it's make or break for him, or else we might be seeing him in the colours of Central FC next year
:)
His contract negotiations would likely be initiated in November/December of this year at the latest, but the club would presently have a notion of what his benchmarks would be for this season and beyond.
I think he has lots of sunlight in his favour. His present position is promising.
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I wish Levi well this season. I think that he is in the final year of his inital 3 year deal.........so it's make or break for him, or else we might be seeing him in the colours of Central FC next year
He's 19, not 29...This isn't a "make or break" year for him. Most likely his contract would be renewed. If not then I'm sure that offers would be incoming. He's not playing in the MLS either so that talk about central fc is rubbish. Push come to shove I am sure he can find a place in Belgium or France. His initial 3 year contract is likely to be extended if not for footballing reasons but to allow for a gain to be made on a future sale.
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Garcia: Trinidad and Tobago still believe
FIFA.com
Debuting in your country’s top flight at the tender age of 15 would be a daunting experience for any player. But then again, Levi Garcia was no ordinary youngster. A lightning-quick winger with pace to burn, Garcia relished the chance to hone his skills against more physically dominant opponents in Trinidad and Tobago’s Pro League, fearlessly dribbling at defenders and getting the better of them.
Garcia’s impressive performances at club and international youth level caught the eye of European sides and the talented teenager eventually signed with Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar. It was in the Netherlands in 2016 that Garcia became the youngest Trinidadian to play and score in Europe, a feat previously held by one of his boyhood footballing heroes, national legend Dwight Yorke.
"As a boy, Dwight Yorke was a player that I looked up to,” said Garcia, speaking exclusively to FIFA.com. “Breaking his record is not a matter of competition, but rather it’s a privilege to break a record like that. It also says a lot about where I can go from here.
"It was a big decision to move to the Netherlands but to be honest I was just full of excitement and wanted to fulfil my dreams," he continued. "The second the opportunity came, I said I was going. I’ve learned a lot since I’ve been here and I still have a lot more to learn."
Garcia’s records
- Youngest Trinidadian to play in Europe: 18 years and 65 days
- Youngest Trinidadian to score in Europe: 18 years and 71 days
- T&T’s youngest player and scorer in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying: 18 years and 127 days
When Garcia moved from the Caribbean to the Netherlands as a 17-year-old, the agile winger was given a footballing mentorship that most youngsters could only dream of. Marco van Basten, then assistant manager at AZ, took Garcia under his wing, helping the prospect’s development with specialised sessions.
"It was an unbelievable experience," recalled Garcia. "Every time he spoke to me, my confidence went from zero to 100. I just felt happy being in his presence and I was doing things on the pitch that I’d never done before."
Now 19, Garcia is still very much learning the game and at international level can draw on the experience of Trinidad and Tobago head coach Dennis Lawrence, a stalwart of the Soca Warriors’ only World Cup venture at Germany 2006, not to mention his assistant; three-time FIFA World Cup star Sol Campbell.
"Sol Campbell is a legend of the game and Dennis Lawrence helped take us to the World Cup," said Garcia. "They are guys that I’ve learned a lot from and I’m hoping that I can continue to learn from them."
World Cup dreams
With Lawrence as head coach, Stern John as one of his assistants, and Carlos Edwards and Kenwyne Jones having played a part of the current World Cup qualifying campaign, shades of the Germany 2006 odyssey are very much visible within the Soca Warriors dressing room. For fresher faces like Garcia, who was only eight years old when Trinidad and Tobago took to the world stage for the first – and to date – only time, their positive presence cannot be overstated.
"When you see the guys that helped take our country to the World Cup, it gives everyone a lot of motivation," he said. "I don’t remember too much about it [Germany 2006] but I remember the country being red – everyone was wearing red. It was amazing to see."
T&T’s remaining World Cup qualifiers
Trinidad and Tobago-Honduras
Panama-Trinidad and Tobago
Mexico-Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago-United States
While the Soca Warriors, currently bottom of CONCACAF’s Hexagonal with just one win from six games, may face an uphill battle to reach Russia 2018, they still have a chance of reaching their second-ever World Cup. Lawrence’s men next face Honduras (1 September) at home in Couva before a trip to fourth-placed Panama four days later.
Garcia, who missed June’s qualifiers with a hamstring injury and will also sit out September’s games, insists T&T’s Russia 2018 dream is still alive.
"We still believe we can get there. You can see it in everyone’s eyes – there’s 100 per cent belief and I think that we can do it," asserted Garcia. "It would mean everything to us to get six points from the next two games."
While Garcia may not be able to remember too much about the last time his country reached the World Cup, he will be hoping to make some fresh memories with the Soca Warriors at the global finals should they get to Russia next year.
https://www.youtube.com/v/OnGLSaUEwck
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Those record quoted above are wrong.
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Those record quoted above are wrong.
Which records are wrong, and who are the correct record holders?
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores in Jong AZ’s 2-1 loss to FC Eindhoven
https://www.youtube.com/v/Qfx6QlF05RI?start=32
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levi with the second string team things eh looking good he missing some sitters there man
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levi with the second string team things eh looking good he missing some sitters there man
Maybe the coach wants to get him match fit and sharp before he resumes with the first team.
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Maybe the disappointment with the national team is affecting his play at club level. He is still a very young player and may not know how to mange that sort of issue
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Midfielder Levi Garcia ranked at #37 on FourFourTwo Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Teenagers in the World 2017 (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fourfourtwos-100-best-teenagers-world-2017-40-31)
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We are patiently waiting for you to perform at the Tokyo Olimpics and Qatar(that is if the Saudi don’t bomb them). Good luck.
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His team sign him to be a forward but he is a winger I hope the team gives him time to learn to be a forward just like D Yorke was given time to become a forward.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia’s strike from 20 yards completes Jong AZ Alkmaar’s 4-2 come-from-behind victory over Jong Ajax. He also assisted on Alkmaar’s first two goals.
https://www.youtube.com/v/kL-EkcEeRxE?start=295
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sweet flick for 2nd goal!
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This is the U-20 or U-23?? I think Jong means young. So this is not the senior AZ playing senior Ajax?? Anyway, still nice for for him to score goals. No matter what level.
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the second team he has been with a while
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Levi so fast even USA faster player (DeAndre Yedlin) couldn't catch him.
Watch 32 seconds in.
https://youtu.be/gsJNQLYI3RA?t=34
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Levi so fast even USA faster player (DeAndre Yedlin) couldn't catch him.
Watch 32 seconds in.
https://youtu.be/gsJNQLYI3RA?t=34
Nathan Lewis was running all over him as well
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores in AZ Alkmaar’s 4-2 win over Fortuna Sittard in the KNVB Cup.
https://www.youtube.com/v/u4yIew3EvMk?start=280
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So any contract extension for levi ?
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So any contract extension for levi ?
Guess not!
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores in AZ Alkmaar’s 4-2 win over Fortuna Sittard in the KNVB Cup.
https://www.youtube.com/v/u4yIew3EvMk?start=280
:beermug: :beermug:
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AZ Alkmaar midfielder Levi Garcia goes on loan to S.B.V. Excelsior for the remainder of the 2017/18 Eredivisie season (https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1557895/az-laat-levi-garcia-naar-excelsior-gaan)
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This is the team that Desevio Payne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desevio_Payne) plays for...
Perhaps Levi can convince him of the merits of suiting up for Trinidad and Tobago.... :-\
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This is the team that Desevio Payne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desevio_Payne) plays for...
Perhaps Levi can convince him of the merits of suiting up for Trinidad and Tobago.... :-\
Let see, maybe Levi can persuade him.
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Levi better focus on convincing this club of signing him permanently with some solid performances ...he is out of contract this season ....
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WATCH: Levi Garcia speaks to the media after his first training session with S.B.V. Excelsior
https://www.youtube.com/v/CphP7qWTvN8
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I remember when Levi was being compared to Leon Bailey..
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That reporter was annoying with his questions, Levi handled it well.
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I remember when Levi was being compared to Leon Bailey..
Did you see the backheel he scored today?
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/954734635526713345 (https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/954734635526713345)
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I remember when Levi was being compared to Leon Bailey..
Did you see the backheel he scored today?
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/954734635526713345 (https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/954734635526713345)
That's what makes Leon special. Very creative, not afraid to try new things and has a good football brain.
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Match Report of Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar
Match date - March 3, 2018
Second Half
It took until the hour mark for the game to really get going in the second half, this coincided with the introduction of Levi Garcia, on loan from the visitors. The Trinidadian looked keen, lively and a real threat down the right hand side. Seconds after his arrival, the hosts won a free kick and the tempting delivery found Mattheij at the back post, with Wout Weghorst performing heroics to stop the ball going over the line. It didn’t take much longer for Excelsior to get their goal, after good work from Garcia, who cut the ball back to edge of the box for Messaoud to curl a fine strike past Bizot. Excelsior huffed and puffed but couldn’t find the equaliser that their performance merited.
http://www.football-oranje.com/rotterdam-weekender-thomas-ouwejan-interview/
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Scored a nice goal today, and shows up a couple times in the highlight reels. good! him and Joevin (who played well today too) giving we something to smile about.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia shows control and composure to score his first goal[/url] for SBV Excelsior in their 3-2 win over VVV-Venlo
https://www.youtube.com/v/Dh8lvpIQl0Q?start=109
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A 2-1 loss tonight although they had a 1-0 first half lead.
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Midfielder Levi Garcia announces his departure from AZ Alkmaar (https://www.azfanpage.nl/garcia-kondigt-afscheid-aan-het-was-me-een-genoegen/). The option to extend his contract was not taken by the club.
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According to Israeli Premier League club, Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC, they have agreed to sign midfielder Levi Garcia on a free transfer. He is expected in Israel this week where he will undergo medical tests and formally sign a contract.
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Kiryat kid: Levi Garcia swaps Dutch Eredivisie for Israeli Premier League.
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).
Twenty-year-old Trinidad and Tobago winger Levi Garcia will spend his immediate future in north Israel, after agreeing to swap the Dutch Eredivisie for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC.
For Garcia, the surprise move ends a two and a half year spell in the Netherlands top flight that brimmed with potential at one point but eventually ended without a contract offer from either of his two employers there.
Garcia scored one goal in each of his first two seasons with AZ Alkmaar and once on loan to SVB Excelsior—for a total of three goals from 45 Eredivisie appearances. He played for 90 minutes in just four of those outings.
And, with his contract with AZ due to expire, there has been no offer of a renewal from that club or Excelsior. Wired868 understands that the Israel Premiership was seen as a chance for Garcia to rebuild his rhythm and confidence—while earning a good wage—before a possible return to a top-flight European club.
Ironi Kriyat Shmona are poised to finish as champions in the eight-team Israeli League, which sees clubs face each other four times during the regular season. Already, they are assured of European football, since Israel became a UEFA member in 1994—as a means of avoiding inevitable conflicts during competitive fixtures against their Arab neighbours.
Israeli Premier Division clubs are allowed six foreigners and Garcia will join Marcus Diniz, Lucas Serafim (both Brazil), Afonso Taira (Portugal), Miloš Radivojević (Serbia) and Nigel Hasselbaink (Suriname/Netherlands) at his new employers.
The 27-year-old Hasselbaink, who was born in the Netherlands but is capped by Suriname, is the nephew of former Netherlands and Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Garcia’s new home town, Kiryat Shmona, is situated near Israel’s border with Lebanon and has been targeted by rocket strikes during times of Hezbollah-led unrest. But it has not faced any such shelling in 12 years.
Otherwise, it is a small town—Kiryat’s population of 23,000 is almost identical to that of Laventille or Tunapuna—whose economy is built on communications, information technology and electronics as well as agriculture and tourism. The residents there are over 93 percent Jewish and mostly of Moroccan extraction.
It is, arguably, the first hiccup in Garcia’s career so far. He was just 17 when he travelled to the Netherlands for trials and so impressed the coaching staff at AZ that they agreed terms even before they could legally sign him on his 18th birthday.
He was 18 years and 65 days old when he became the youngest ever Trinidad and Tobago player to feature in a European top-flight match. The following weekend—on 30 January 2016—Garcia became his country’s youngest ever scorer at that level too, as he struck within three minutes of coming off the bench in a 3-0 win away to NEC.
Both records were previously held by Trinidad and Tobago’s most celebrated export, Dwight Yorke.
Garcia made a storming debut to his senior international career too, as he came on as a substitute to score twice in Arnos Vale when the Soca Warriors recovered from a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2 in a vital 2018 World Cup qualifier. In the process, he also became T&T’s youngest scorer in a senior FIFA contest.
Garcia has played 15 times for Trinidad and Tobago since, 11 of those caps coming with him on the starting XI. But he is yet to score again in red, white and black strip.
In 2017, reputable British football magazine Four Four Two named Garcia as the 37th best teenager in the world:
“Garcia has already been tipped for greatness by Marco van Basten, and broken a couple of Dwight Yorke records. The Trinidadian packs sprinter’s pace, hypnotic trickery and, unlike several wingers, is hard to knock off the ball. He can’t half whack a ball, too, according to Van Basten—an apt judge of a venomous shot.”
One place behind Garcia in Four Four Two’s 2017 ranking was Ajax attacker Justin Kluivert, son of former Netherlands star Patrick Kluivert. But, just a year later, Kluivert is the subject of enquiries from England powerhouse Manchester United and flirting with Spanish champions, Barcelona.
Garcia, on the other hand, is off to Israel where he hopes to regain his mojo.
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play de fitball kid
JUST DONT COME HOME...
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Dam, we future star drop bad... that club get relegated.
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An opinion:
After moving to Europe and appearing to be the most promising young Trinidad and Tobago player since Dwight Yorke, Levi Garcia appears to be heading down the path of many of our young players - the path of disfavor, anonymity, and disvalue. There was such bright hope that he would slowly climb the ladder of respectability as a quality, sought-after, excellent football player among the higher European leagues. His brilliant two-goal performance in his TT debut has never been duplicated. Sadly, his appearance in the Israeli League seems more like one seeking refuge than attaining acclaim. It is sad that such a promising player appears to be entering a career as a football nomad. One option could be to return close to home and attempt to regain his footing in the MLS. And this is only my opinion.
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I've been told that he has gone to the Israeli Premier League to get playing time, work on his game, and regain confidence. There were other offers, but it didn't make sense to take any of them to just sit on the bench.
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I think his weaknesses were exposed against the USA, he has speed and dribbling, but the dribbling is pretty one dimensional so a player well drilled in the art of keeping yuh "outside" would have an easy time with him because u watch him long enough and you know just how and when to take d ball.........remember our culture does put dribblers on ah pedestal and teach defender to be self conscious bout getting "shake" so he benefited from ah fear factor, I think he has just been figured out and easily corralled by skilled defenders who understand to not give space and not show him their weak side in the tackle
I feel he would be useful more as ah inside forward probing between CB and FB or straddling d FB shouldler to run onto balls played in behind d lines.....d biggest problem this is that I have only ever seen Joevin consistently making incisive line breaking passes in this current generation and struggle to identify others that can ping or thread pass consistently accurate.
long story short, find a way to use he speed and shooting forget about d dribbling
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forget about d dribbling
Totally disagree
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forget about d dribbling
Totally disagree
Agree with Palos.
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Wasn’t he nursing an injury went he got called up when he initially went to AZ ...same thing happen now he in Israel. Idk if it’s coincidence...in the IG I see he’s enjoying by the tours of the dessert, climbing sand banks, swimming at the Dead Sea or whatever it’s called...I wish him all success and hope her gets his stuff back together, he’ll be a very important part of the team if he can.
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forget about d dribbling
Totally disagree
I imagine you were very entertained by old man bocanegra, I think ??? ???, consistently shuttling levi wide into uselessness, all I trying to say is would be more useful playing more direct and getting on the end of things from out wide and behind the line, I jus don't think he has the "variety" to break ah class or at best well drilled line CONSISTENTLY with he dribbling, allowing him to focus MORE on dropping behind dat line on d otherhand and creating some chaos........now imagine if we did hold d ball against d US a bit more and kept trying to drop behind boca for Levi to chase
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Bocanegra retire from USMNT in 2012 :D
Just FYI lol
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Bocanegra retire from USMNT in 2012 :D
Just FYI lol
um "I think ??? ???"
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WATCH: Levi Garcia announces himself to the Israeli Premier League in spectacular fashion with a vicious long range left-footed shot into the upper right corner of the net (https://twitter.com/socawarriors/status/1041715064741474305). Gives Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC a 1-0 win over Maccabi Netanya FC.
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Looks like a deliberate sabotage of our football players who are at the national level, especially after how well they performed under hart
From there on and his firing has been deliberate sabotage and the players have been derailed
It’s sad that most don’t see this and Levi has not drop in form, when given the freedom to play freely he is a very dangerous player
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Looks like a deliberate sabotage of our football players who are at the national level, especially after how well they performed under hart
From there on and his firing has been deliberate sabotage and the players have been derailed
It’s sad that most don’t see this and Levi has not drop in form, when given the freedom to play freely he is a very dangerous player
no conspiracy here contro. sometimes a drop in form is just a drop in form. looks like he is getting his act together now.
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What position is he playing, it almost look like right midfield or right back
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Looks like a deliberate sabotage of our football players who are at the national level, especially after how well they performed under hart
From there on and his firing has been deliberate sabotage and the players have been derailed
It’s sad that most don’t see this and Levi has not drop in form, when given the freedom to play freely he is a very dangerous player
no conspiracy here contro. sometimes a drop in form is just a drop in form. looks like he is getting his act together now.
Lol, I trying to understand how this conspiracy play out. DJW have contacts at AZ Alkmaar that bend to his will, eh? Or maybe Excelsior hate Hart so they fight down the youth? The answers are out there.
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i just hope this yuteman eh get thrown under the bus with the current TTFA admin. He is only about 23.
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WATCH: 2018/19 Levi Garcia Highlights from the Israeli Premier League with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/AQfQux9L8l8
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He looking good there
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Real Good. Looks like he has freedom to play his game. Almost too fast and skillful for his teamates. His passing has improved too. He needs to play at a higher level with better coaches.
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he seems to be more direct, and his movement actually seems thoughtful and shows good situational awareness......I have to be honest was never sold on him in those departments...d lack of dat was nakedly exposed against d U.S.
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Good luck to this yute!!!!!!
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Levi Garcia urges young SSFL players to balance football and schoolwork
SSFL Media
Trinidad and Tobago’s 21-year-old winger Levi Garcia is urging players currently involved in schools football heading into the 2019 season to use the avenue to propel their careers if they intend to make a better life for themselves through the game.
Garcia is currently in training with the National Senior Men’s Team for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. While the rest of the local football is at a standstill with none of the top tier domestic leagues running, the SSFL has already released its fixtures for the 2019 season schedule to kick off in September.
“It was an amazing part of my career,” was how Garcia described his time playing in the SSFL with Shiva Boys Hindu College.
“I was groomed by one of my older brothers Daniel at the time. It was the highest level of football I could play at that age and it was a great experience for me. School football is something special. It motivated me at the time. You can develop yourself in schools football but don’t stay too long…try to move on from there as soon as you get an opportunity.
“Players have to use the Schools League as a stepping stone. I got the opportunity to play club football because of how well I progressed at 16 and 17 while playing for my school and also representing Trinidad and Tobago at the youth level,” Garcia added.
In 2012 Garcia guided Shiva Boys to the South Zone League title. He was part of the T&T Under 17 Men’s Team that narrowly missed out on qualification for the FIFA Under 17 Men’s World Cup in 2013, losing to hosts Panama 4-2 in a match where a win would have secured qualification.
“It is a good balance being in school and playing football,” Garcia continued.
“If a teacher pushes you to do work, it shows on the field. You tend to feel more comfortable as a player if you do your school work well. It really helps you develop as an individual.
“Playing in the SSFL is also a good scouting platform for young players because it gives you the chance to be seen by local coaches and earn a pick on the national youth teams like I was able to do a few years ago. Today I have moved up and I am now a proud member of the National Senior men’s team under Dennis Lawrence and alongside some of the best players in the country preparing to go to my first Gold Cup,” Garcia said.
The Santa Flora-born player is currently playing in Israel with Ironi Kiryat Shmona. He secured his first contract in Europe with AZ Almaar in the Dutch Eredivisie in February 2015. Levi was born to parents Carl and Judith, he has two sisters Adanna and Carla and three brothers Daniel, Nathaniel and Judah, the latter two also having worn national colours. Judah is also currently in the T&T Gold Cup provisional squad.
“Stay in School and try to use sport and football as a vehicle to better your life. Football can take you to great places and put you in a position to be comfortable in life,” Garcia concluded.
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21-year old midfielder Levi Garcia has signed a three-year contract with Israeli Premier League club, Beitar Jerusalem FC. General Manager Yossi Benayoun, widely regarded as Israel's best ever player, describes Levi as a very talented young player with great skill and potential.
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Best of luck! Hopefully I get to see more of your games.
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I believe that Levi Garcia may have more potential than any T&T footballer that there has ever been. Why? He has Dwight's athleticism and more, he has the skill of Russel, has a shot like Stern, and has vision like Dwarika. I honestly do find that his biggest issue is mental. He's determined and convicted and I love that. I think he shows more determination and conviction than any other Trini footballer that I've seen. Somehow though, I think there is a small lack of self belief. For instance, he will do all the hard work and then when he's in a good position to score, whether he's one or one or has a single defender runnin with him and a good sight on goal I feel like he doesn't believe enough that he'll score and he sort of hits and hopes. Too often at least.
His decision making is holding him back. Very creative, but too often his creativity is not economical enough. There is a time to beats, and a time to pass, and a time to make the obvious pass and a time to make the less obvious pass. I see him mixing all of these up too often, and because he has a lot of skill, strength and pace he either gets away with it mostly or half.
Levi could be a lot more like Leon Bailey, but his decision making has to get better and his self belief has to improve. That's just my opinion. I think even if he doesnt sort this out, it's not unlikely that he'll find himself in top form and have a great career.
Problem for me is, i truly believe he can be one of the best in the world, not just great for a Trini. Digressing, I typically love seeing him play, though I'd love to see his performances for T&T swing back into a more confident, marauding tone.
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I believe that Levi Garcia may have more potential than any T&T footballer that there has ever been. Why? He has Dwight's athleticism and more, he has the skill of Russel, has a shot like Stern, and has vision like Dwarika. I honestly do find that his biggest issue is mental. He's determined and convicted and I love that. I think he shows more determination and conviction than any other Trini footballer that I've seen. Somehow though, I think there is a small lack of self belief. For instance, he will do all the hard work and then when he's in a good position to score, whether he's one or one or has a single defender runnin with him and a good sight on goal I feel like he doesn't believe enough that he'll score and he sort of hits and hopes. Too often at least.
His decision making is holding him back. Very creative, but too often his creativity is not economical enough. There is a time to beats, and a time to pass, and a time to make the obvious pass and a time to make the less obvious pass. I see him mixing all of these up too often, and because he has a lot of skill, strength and pace he either gets away with it mostly or half.
Levi could be a lot more like Leon Bailey, but his decision making has to get better and his self belief has to improve. That's just my opinion. I think even if he doesnt sort this out, it's not unlikely that he'll find himself in top form and have a great career.
Problem for me is, i truly believe he can be one of the best in the world, not just great for a Trini. Digressing, I typically love seeing him play, though I'd love to see his performances for T&T swing back into a more confident, marauding tone.
As I read this, two words came to mind: "Raheem" and "Sterling". Reserving commenting on the substance of your post, I would say Pep extracted what others could not and saw beyond what others could not see. Without Pep even Sterling wouldn't have appreciated what fruits could emerge from his own labour.
Free Levi!
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I believe that Levi Garcia may have more potential than any T&T footballer that there has ever been. Why? He has Dwight's athleticism and more, he has the skill of Russel, has a shot like Stern, and has vision like Dwarika. I honestly do find that his biggest issue is mental. He's determined and convicted and I love that. I think he shows more determination and conviction than any other Trini footballer that I've seen. Somehow though, I think there is a small lack of self belief. For instance, he will do all the hard work and then when he's in a good position to score, whether he's one or one or has a single defender runnin with him and a good sight on goal I feel like he doesn't believe enough that he'll score and he sort of hits and hopes. Too often at least.
His decision making is holding him back. Very creative, but too often his creativity is not economical enough. There is a time to beats, and a time to pass, and a time to make the obvious pass and a time to make the less obvious pass. I see him mixing all of these up too often, and because he has a lot of skill, strength and pace he either gets away with it mostly or half.
Levi could be a lot more like Leon Bailey, but his decision making has to get better and his self belief has to improve. That's just my opinion. I think even if he doesnt sort this out, it's not unlikely that he'll find himself in top form and have a great career.
Problem for me is, i truly believe he can be one of the best in the world, not just great for a Trini. Digressing, I typically love seeing him play, though I'd love to see his performances for T&T swing back into a more confident, marauding tone.
In my opinion, Levi is more athletic than Dwight, but certainly is not as fit. His skill set in no way, shape or form even approaches Latapy. He has a powerful shot, but is often not in any scoring position like Stern, but that is not really his fault. He does not possess vision like Dwarika either. Comparing him against these legends is not fair at this point in time, Leon Bailey would be a better one to compare him with.
In terms of tangible progress, it's hard to pinpoint his improvements since turning professional. For what he has in his toolkit, you would have to say that his journey has been underwhelming so far, but fortunately he has time on his side. And as asylumseeker is alluding to, maybe he just needs the right coaching/mentoring and environment to unlock his vast potential. Or maybe an aha moment.
I still believe he will come good, hopefully sooner rather than later,
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I believe that Levi Garcia may have more potential than any T&T footballer that there has ever been. Why? He has Dwight's athleticism and more, he has the skill of Russel, has a shot like Stern, and has vision like Dwarika. I honestly do find that his biggest issue is mental. He's determined and convicted and I love that. I think he shows more determination and conviction than any other Trini footballer that I've seen. Somehow though, I think there is a small lack of self belief. For instance, he will do all the hard work and then when he's in a good position to score, whether he's one or one or has a single defender runnin with him and a good sight on goal I feel like he doesn't believe enough that he'll score and he sort of hits and hopes. Too often at least.
His decision making is holding him back. Very creative, but too often his creativity is not economical enough. There is a time to beats, and a time to pass, and a time to make the obvious pass and a time to make the less obvious pass. I see him mixing all of these up too often, and because he has a lot of skill, strength and pace he either gets away with it mostly or half.
Levi could be a lot more like Leon Bailey, but his decision making has to get better and his self belief has to improve. That's just my opinion. I think even if he doesnt sort this out, it's not unlikely that he'll find himself in top form and have a great career.
Problem for me is, i truly believe he can be one of the best in the world, not just great for a Trini. Digressing, I typically love seeing him play, though I'd love to see his performances for T&T swing back into a more confident, marauding tone.
In my opinion, Levi is more athletic than Dwight, but certainly is not as fit. His skill set in no way, shape or form even approaches Latapy. He has a powerful shot, but is often not in any scoring position like Stern, but that is not really his fault. He does not possess vision like Dwarika either. Comparing him against these legends is not fair at this point in time, Leon Bailey would be a better one to compare him with.
In terms of tangible progress, it's hard to pinpoint his improvements since turning professional. For what he has in his toolkit, you would have to say that his journey has been underwhelming so far, but fortunately he has time on his side. And as asylumseeker is alluding to, maybe he just needs the right coaching/mentoring and environment to unlock his vast potential. Or maybe an aha moment.
I still believe he will come good, hopefully sooner rather than later,
It appears to me that Levi's crawl to realizing more of hs potential lies between the ears. He may have had good coaches in Holland. And I know you both are not saying that he didn't; but, that Pep was able to use the right key for Sterling.
Levi appears to me to be over-coached. Not given (or taking) enough freedom. Over-thinking as Jefferz says.
I agree Free Levi
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Ok, so the new official hashtag is #FreeLevi
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I still believe droppin him behind the line from wide will yield btetter results than relying souly on his dribbling to create opportunities a fine example is sterling as mentioned above...we should be playing to draw attention away from him not making him the focal point of our attacking impetus... he may have skill but bluntly put he lacks the football intelligence to be a creative outlet in the mould of a Hazard and such the like....he is for the most part quite predictable....we does condition defenders to 'fraid shake... hell we doh even look like does coach individual or team defending especially in d SSFL, so he prolly never face ah proper defender before leaving these shores.
All things considered...he have speed he have a shot..play to get him in on goal without too much fuss and leaving d creatin to a joevin or such on d other side
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He needs match experience. It's easy to forget how little he has actually played - the fact of the matter is that he doesn't have the match experience that other players have.
At 21 he has played 80 league matches, 49 at top flight between Holland (29) and Israel (20).
Leon Bailey has played 123 games, all top flight in Belgium and Germany.
From what little I saw, Leon was the better player at 18 and perhaps this has had a knock-on effect in terms of the experience he could accrue. If Levi gets that match experience at a higher level he will come good, but he will need to engineer a move from the Israeli league at some point in the next couple years.
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He needs match experience. It's easy to forget how little he has actually played - the fact of the matter is that he doesn't have the match experience that other players have.
At 21 he has played 80 league matches, 49 at top flight between Holland (29) and Israel (20).
Leon Bailey has played 123 games, all top flight in Belgium and Germany.
From what little I saw, Leon was the better player at 18 and perhaps this has had a knock-on effect in terms of the experience he could accrue. If Levi gets that match experience at a higher level he will come good, but he will need to engineer a move from the Israeli league at some point in the next couple years.
:beermug:
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He needs match experience. It's easy to forget how little he has actually played - the fact of the matter is that he doesn't have the match experience that other players have.
At 21 he has played 80 league matches, 49 at top flight between Holland (29) and Israel (20).
Leon Bailey has played 123 games, all top flight in Belgium and Germany.
From what little I saw, Leon was the better player at 18 and perhaps this has had a knock-on effect in terms of the experience he could accrue. If Levi gets that match experience at a higher level he will come good, but he will need to engineer a move from the Israeli league at some point in the next couple years.
theres no comparison between him and Leon Bailey. Leon is a skilled thinking man who plays with purpose and poise while levi is untamed and runs wild with no direction, and I’m not saying this because of the loss last night it’s just the plain truth.
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He needs match experience. It's easy to forget how little he has actually played - the fact of the matter is that he doesn't have the match experience that other players have.
At 21 he has played 80 league matches, 49 at top flight between Holland (29) and Israel (20).
Leon Bailey has played 123 games, all top flight in Belgium and Germany.
From what little I saw, Leon was the better player at 18 and perhaps this has had a knock-on effect in terms of the experience he could accrue. If Levi gets that match experience at a higher level he will come good, but he will need to engineer a move from the Israeli league at some point in the next couple years.
theres no comparison between him and Leon Bailey. Leon is a skilled thinking man who plays with purpose and poise while levi is untamed and runs wild with no direction, and I’m not saying this because of the loss last night it’s just the plain truth.
Seems like you're backing up my point! It's rare that a player is "born" a skilled thinking man - these are traits acquired through practice at a higher level and/or top quality tactical coaching. Levi is doing what has always brought him success in youth football and smaller teams - if you're good enough you can simply drive a match forward without tactical awareness as those around you suffer the same deficit. When you play at a higher level though, you're easily nullified and your teammates at a higher level simply don't have the incentive to constantly look for you - you're no longer the stand-out and thus no longer the default option for passes.
This is why the SSFL is a blessing and curse for T&T - it's a blessing that such well-respected youth football exists as it gives the students an incentive to train hard and receive praise and a degree of fame/respect. The problem is that the quality of coaching is necessarily going to be lower than the adult's game, as your opposition is never tactically astute or mature in their approach to football. What "works" at football is very different to the adult game - I say that as a youth coach myself for a school team.
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This is why the SSFL is a blessing and curse for T&T - it's a blessing that such well-respected youth football exists as it gives the students an incentive to train hard and receive praise and a degree of fame/respect. The problem is that the quality of coaching is necessarily going to be lower than the adult's game, as your opposition is never tactically astute or mature in their approach to football. What "works" at football is very different to the adult game - I say that as a youth coach myself for a school team.
Agree 100% with this...what bothers me is Levy's apparent lack of evolution given that his SSFL play style is still very much his play style.....his movement often gives away his unwillingness to play off his teammates or even straight up pass when an opportunity presents, that is why I feel he might be more useful being a direct goal threat jus not false 9...he lacks the attributes for it or if we must persist direct him to sit between CB and FB, move a lot more, drop deep, drift inside every now and then (to easy to shepherd) always going outside when he running with d ball mix it up , find spaces, make d back line actually work to keep track of you and for god sake use yuh damn teammates more.
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This is why the SSFL is a blessing and curse for T&T - it's a blessing that such well-respected youth football exists as it gives the students an incentive to train hard and receive praise and a degree of fame/respect. The problem is that the quality of coaching is necessarily going to be lower than the adult's game, as your opposition is never tactically astute or mature in their approach to football. What "works" at football is very different to the adult game - I say that as a youth coach myself for a school team.
Agree 100% with this...what bothers me is Levy's apparent lack of evolution given that his SSFL play style is still very much his play style.....his movement often gives away his unwillingness to play off his teammates or even straight up pass when an opportunity presents, that is why I feel he might be more useful being a direct goal threat jus not false 9...he lacks the attributes for it or if we must persist direct him to sit between CB and FB, move a lot more, drop deep, drift inside every now and then (to easy to shepherd) always going outside when he running with d ball mix it up , find spaces, make d back line actually work to keep track of you and for god sake use yuh damn teammates more.
Lil discussion on Levi in 2016, other than position, has anything changed ? He's still decent, yet ...I think he need a new input from his old TT coach, cause maybe the foreign teams played him as is, that was what THEY required..TT warriors need a little different or something/someone else
https://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=64728.msg960310#msg960310
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This is why the SSFL is a blessing and curse for T&T - it's a blessing that such well-respected youth football exists as it gives the students an incentive to train hard and receive praise and a degree of fame/respect. The problem is that the quality of coaching is necessarily going to be lower than the adult's game, as your opposition is never tactically astute or mature in their approach to football. What "works" at football is very different to the adult game - I say that as a youth coach myself for a school team.
Agree 100% with this...what bothers me is Levy's apparent lack of evolution given that his SSFL play style is still very much his play style.....his movement often gives away his unwillingness to play off his teammates or even straight up pass when an opportunity presents, that is why I feel he might be more useful being a direct goal threat jus not false 9...he lacks the attributes for it or if we must persist direct him to sit between CB and FB, move a lot more, drop deep, drift inside every now and then (to easy to shepherd) always going outside when he running with d ball mix it up , find spaces, make d back line actually work to keep track of you and for god sake use yuh damn teammates more.
Lil discussion on Levi in 2016, other than position, has anything changed ? He's still decent, yet ...I think he need a new input from his old TT coach, cause maybe the foreign teams played him as is, that was what THEY required..TT warriors need a little different or something/someone else
https://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=64728.msg960310#msg960310
yeah remember dat.... Cameron (did mistake he name in this thread) was d fella dat had him under manners mostly because of his largely predictable movement patterns....always straight dong d flank never tried to push in early to make ah channel for d FB....not dat he would pass anyway >:( :P :-\ but yeah predictable
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When you playing on a team that you not getting the ball you're going to have to take things into your own hands.
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Tallest has done his job by neutering Garcia
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Tallest has done his job by neutering Garcia
dont you get tired of spitting rubbish?? Isn’t quite obvious that this lad is overrated and has no idea how to play that position? every ball that came to him either banged off his leg or went to the defenders. the lad needs a lot of work, he’s no star in fact he’s quite ordinary with very little quality.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Do you think Shahdon Winchester should be there?
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Do you think Shahdon Winchester should be there?
Honestly yea, I think he should be there. If you look at some of the games we actually did score, his name was there. Garcia is a left winger who will drive into the box, give you that nice low cross to tap in, he is no striker.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Do you think Shahdon Winchester should be there?
Honestly yea, I think he should be there. If you look at some of the games we actually did score, his name was there. Garcia is a left winger who will drive into the box, give you that nice low cross to tap in, he is no striker.
I don't even want to see him versus Guyana.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Do you think Shahdon Winchester should be there?
No however he is a striker and the best we have at this level it seems :( .. so play him and use levi on the wing thats what i would do ...
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Do you think Shahdon Winchester should be there?
No however he is a striker and the best we have at this level it seems :( .. so play him and use levi on the wing thats what i would do ...
Understand completely and it says a lot that precisely this did not happen ... which in no insignificant way points to Winchester's perceived value.
If he buss 6 versus Guyana, some will feel vindicated. Ah think we know better.
(And he might not get a sniff before Peltier.)
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When did garcia play as a stricker in any of the last few games? the guy played on the flanks, it was Lewis who played the striker role last night and vs panama jamol Williams was in the striker position, Cato alternated with garcia from time to time but Lewis and molino was in a more advanced position IMO. as I said previously garcia is no Dwight yorke in fact he very ordinary for this level and quite selfish.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
FIFA is paying Lawrence a big salary as an allocation
CONCACAF has limited spots for the wc, Trinidad and even Jamaica can’t be contenders because it threatens the big three hegemony in the region, it’s revenues, and so many other things come with making the wc. This is economic and political, it goes way beyond football
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
FIFA is paying Lawrence a big salary as an allocation
CONCACAF has limited spots for the wc, Trinidad and even Jamaica can’t be contenders because it threatens the big three hegemony in the region, it’s revenues, and so many other things come with making the wc. This is economic and political, it goes way beyond football
hogwash. a man will have to be a total clunk to believe such nonsense. fifa don’t care much about concacaf except for the voting power it holds which lies greater with CFU rather than the north or central american influence in concacaf.
so if anything they would be clamoring to make us happy by manipulating things to ensure that a CFU team always feature in the World Cup and not the other way around. remember it was CFU that brought down blatter warner and web. concacaf is nothing without CFU and had jack warner really cared about his confederation there would have been a split where there were two spots for CFU teams and two spots for central and North America knowing that they have better resources and out classed everyday of the week.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
FIFA is paying Lawrence a big salary as an allocation
CONCACAF has limited spots for the wc, Trinidad and even Jamaica can’t be contenders because it threatens the big three hegemony in the region, it’s revenues, and so many other things come with making the wc. This is economic and political, it goes way beyond football
hogwash. a man will have to be a total clunk to believe such nonsense. fifa don’t care much about concacaf except for the voting power it holds which lies greater with CFU rather than the north or central american influence in concacaf.
so if anything they would be clamoring to make us happy by manipulating things to ensure that a CFU team always feature in the World Cup and not the other way around. remember it was CFU that brought down blatter warner and web. concacaf is nothing without CFU and had jack warner really cared about his confederation there would have been a split where there were two spots for CFU teams and two spots for central and North America knowing that they have better resources and out classed everyday of the week.
The cfu has the second most votes in fifa, how does that mean nothing?
TT and ja have consistently produced world class footballers and sporting talent even ex pats kids, of course we are a threat to bigger nations
My friends son, just got selected 3rd in the nba draft, RJ is Jamaican bg, that’s one example, plenty of those talents in our countries... the media and many will fool the Caribbean nations into thinking they aren’t talented... BS
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contro is back with his conspiracy theory. Bring back Hart to cool him down.
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
FIFA is paying Lawrence a big salary as an allocation
CONCACAF has limited spots for the wc, Trinidad and even Jamaica can’t be contenders because it threatens the big three hegemony in the region, it’s revenues, and so many other things come with making the wc. This is economic and political, it goes way beyond football
hogwash. a man will have to be a total clunk to believe such nonsense. fifa don’t care much about concacaf except for the voting power it holds which lies greater with CFU rather than the north or central american influence in concacaf.
so if anything they would be clamoring to make us happy by manipulating things to ensure that a CFU team always feature in the World Cup and not the other way around. remember it was CFU that brought down blatter warner and web. concacaf is nothing without CFU and had jack warner really cared about his confederation there would have been a split where there were two spots for CFU teams and two spots for central and North America knowing that they have better resources and out classed everyday of the week.
The cfu has the second most votes in fifa, how does that mean nothing?
TT and ja have consistently produced world class footballers and sporting talent even ex pats kids, of course we are a threat to bigger nations
My friends son, just got selected 3rd in the nba draft, RJ is Jamaican bg, that’s one example, plenty of those talents in our countries... the media and many will fool the Caribbean nations into thinking they aren’t talented... BS
Yea, no we haven't. I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Your conspiracy just doesn't make sense - don't attribute to conspiracy that can be attributed to ignorance and stupidity. What'#s more likely, Trinidad get found out with a novice coach on his first manager job with a weaker team, or a wide-arching conspiracy involving the USA, Mexico and whatever other nations you believe driving the appointment of DL and then paying him to tank it?
Next it'll be "9/11 was an inside job" and "Princess Diana was assassinated"
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levi is a left winger not a striker ... DL using him out of position look at levi old vid clips we have shahdon winchester there and he is on the bench
Tallest doing that on purpose... it’s done deliberately, a coach who has worked with Belgium and top flight football, making those school boy errors?
That’s sabotage...
ok I’m willing to listen just tell me why would anyone want to sabotage TT football? we’re not Brazil or mexico that anyone should fear us, so why? I’m willing to give you lawrence as a clueless bastard like latapy which is the reason for the drastic decline in the quality of play, but what would he gain by doing this, the man just turned down a Lucrative coaching job in england......why?
FIFA is paying Lawrence a big salary as an allocation
CONCACAF has limited spots for the wc, Trinidad and even Jamaica can’t be contenders because it threatens the big three hegemony in the region, it’s revenues, and so many other things come with making the wc. This is economic and political, it goes way beyond football
hogwash. a man will have to be a total clunk to believe such nonsense. fifa don’t care much about concacaf except for the voting power it holds which lies greater with CFU rather than the north or central american influence in concacaf.
so if anything they would be clamoring to make us happy by manipulating things to ensure that a CFU team always feature in the World Cup and not the other way around. remember it was CFU that brought down blatter warner and web. concacaf is nothing without CFU and had jack warner really cared about his confederation there would have been a split where there were two spots for CFU teams and two spots for central and North America knowing that they have better resources and out classed everyday of the week.
The cfu has the second most votes in fifa, how does that mean nothing?
TT and ja have consistently produced world class footballers and sporting talent even ex pats kids, of course we are a threat to bigger nations
My friends son, just got selected 3rd in the nba draft, RJ is Jamaican bg, that’s one example, plenty of those talents in our countries... the media and many will fool the Caribbean nations into thinking they aren’t talented... BS
Yea, no we haven't. I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Your conspiracy just doesn't make sense - don't attribute to conspiracy that can be attributed to ignorance and stupidity. What'#s more likely, Trinidad get found out with a novice coach on his first manager job with a weaker team, or a wide-arching conspiracy involving the USA, Mexico and whatever other nations you believe driving the appointment of DL and then paying him to tank it?
Next it'll be "9/11 was an inside job" and "Princess Diana was assassinated"
What’s the point arguing with someone who says TT hasn’t produced a World class footballer or footballers ... :bs:
Just because some of our most talented footballers haven’t played at European top flight football doesn’t mean they are not talented or world class..
Firstly that has a lot to do with ranking, if you have a corrupt federation that is sabotaging our football, your ranking won’t be high enough to get work permits to the uk and Europe...
Secondly that’s done on purpose in order to oppress players from the Caribbean and Caribbean teams. We are only good for votes to elect corrupt presidents and sell outs are happy to oblige that and follow through with it, like the dictator
Thirdly, the last time I checked, Africa basically won the World Cup for France, Suriname propped up that Dutch team for decades, so what will you say next, Africa doesn’t have talented players? My uncle watched the World Cup with us in Germany, the first thing he pointed out was the talent of the TT team, especially Latas, my uncle grew up with Gullit, David’s, know seedorf and his family, played with them, so I think he knows talent when he sees it, like myself and many others who actually believe in local talent
If you put those same trini players on England or a European team or allow them to play on bigger teams, you would be singing a different tune, because that’s a part of the brainwashing; similarly the English county system cut the majority of West Indian players out of county cricket bc West Indian players were getting the finishing skills and experience, training etc needed to be world beaters ... talent was always there
Lastly, why fire a better coach? Why is fifa paying Lawrence, and if Lawrence was such a novice, how the hell was he on the coaching staff for Belgium?
Is Belgium a core of novices in the coaching dept?
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I notice a lack of names from Jamaica and Trinidad - "World Class" for me is quite an elite group, if you just mean "international quality players" that's a much wider net. "World Class" are the types of players who make a team - Viera, Henry, Messi, CRonaldo, Maldini etc. Jamaica and Trinidad have produced good players, but I just can't accept your proposition that they've "consistently produced world class players". I don't know how you can claim a person is "world class" without them producing it on the world stage - if Messi played his days on the Savannah it'd be hard to say he was world class because he wouldn't have faced "world class" opposition, barring Jackula pulling a World Cup off.
Again, if you had said Suriname/French Antilles I'd have been more likely to agree if we stretch "consistent" - as you note half that French team in 98 were of French Caribbean decent or indeed Caribbean born, and Suriname propped up the Dutch national team for a decade in the 90s/early 2000s. French Guiana and Suriname have more pedigree in creating world class players sadly, but as you note that is likely due to the difficulty of playing in Europe - these players easily crossed the pond as they faced no visa restriction in moving to France (although they are not EU citizens if born in the French/Dutch Caribbean, notably). Again if you had said Africa there's no argument there - George Weah was one of my all-time favourite players and the net can be cast wide across a whole continent.
But your proposition that the world wants to "oppress" Caribbean players for the purposes of ranking is farcical without evidence. What evidence do you have of corruption exactly? And what evidence would convince you of the contrary? Your evidence bar seems mighty low. It seems far more likely that a combination of farcical management from the FA meaning an unsustainable and poor quality domestic competition, combined with legislation changes in Europe that were decidedly anti-migrant from non-EU sources, and topped with the difficulty of scouting players in the region combined make a much more likely explanation. On that vein - if you're a talented sportsman in Trinidad then cricket is a very competitive option - we may be losing some talent to other sports we're good at. But ultimately, we're drawing from a very narrow pool compared to other nations.
None of what I say undermines my belief that Trinidad has a huge untapped talent. If we had an FA that cared more about the local game than their own petty vanity projects we'd be much more competitive. But to look abroad for conspiracies seems excessive when a perfectly incompetent person sits at the helm.
The firing of Hart seems purely an ego thing from DJW, Hart didn't play ball with his stupid demands, and a man with petty dictator traits exercised the power given to him by a servile and cowardly board with only their own interests at heart. Occum's Razor would surely cut your complex web of conspiracy out when there are far more simply and likely explanations at hand. Dennis Lawrence was a competent coach as evidenced by his coaching background at Belgium and Everton, but coaching isn't management and the step up is steep.
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contro is back with his conspiracy theory. Bring back Hart to cool him down.
No I’m preaching facts, just bc you can’t see the complex manipulation going on with our football and the sabotage, doesn’t mean my statements are conspiracy theories...
That’s just a way for people undermining what I’m saying bc they only see these issues as surface level issues and not what they really are behind closed doors
You’ve watched so much corruption in TT in general and with our football over the decades and have the audacity to say it’s conspiracy?
Come on, I thought you were smarter than that deeks, don’t be naive
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@Tiresais
As between management and coaching, Lawrence's deficiency is not management.
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
I would argue that Yorke was world class. He may have one played in 1 WC but he was a household name and still is known worldwide for being a prominent player in Europe. He had a few seasons scoring 25+ goals and he won a Champions League as a top contributor for his team.
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
I would argue that Yorke was world class. He may have one played in 1 WC but he was a household name and still is known worldwide for being a prominent player in Europe. He had a few seasons scoring 25+ goals and he won a Champions League as a top contributor for his team.
I wouldn't even "argue". Even John Barnes wouldn't argue.
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I notice a lack of names from Jamaica and Trinidad - "World Class" for me is quite an elite group, if you just mean "international quality players" that's a much wider net. "World Class" are the types of players who make a team - Viera, Henry, Messi, CRonaldo, Maldini etc. Jamaica and Trinidad have produced good players, but I just can't accept your proposition that they've "consistently produced world class players". I don't know how you can claim a person is "world class" without them producing it on the world stage - if Messi played his days on the Savannah it'd be hard to say he was world class because he wouldn't have faced "world class" opposition, barring Jackula pulling a World Cup off.
so in other wards, if a European panel says they are world class, then that’s gospel? Or in order to be world class you absolutely need to play in Europe and on a European team? That’s the only validation in world football? I beg to differ, I don’t buy into media brainwashing, and old ideals and beliefs, that’s mental oppression, I’m not myopic, nor do I ignore work visa rules and how that affects talented players from the Caribbean, and Europe’s and the uks ability to control players free movement bc of a convoluted ranking system I believe is a farce... not to mention the continuous oppression by not allowing the Caribbean to have 2 automatic spots despite holding the second most votes in the world to Africa... so an African player must play in Europe to be deemed world class? I’ve seen better players locally in Brazil than those In Europe but of course they are playing in South America and chose not to go to Europe, so are they too deemed not world class? Africa also has faced a similar fate mind you... my cousin Clinton played for Ajax and the Dutch national team, he watches Caribbean football and TT, he also subscribes to my statements and it has nothing to do with being family...Trinidad has had and has world class talent, which is being undermined both locally and abroad
Again, if you had said Suriname/French Antilles I'd have been more likely to agree if we stretch "consistent" - as you note half that French team in 98 were of French Caribbean decent or indeed Caribbean born, and Suriname propped up the Dutch national team for a decade in the 90s/early 2000s. French Guiana and Suriname have more pedigree in creating world class players sadly, but as you note that is likely due to the difficulty of playing in Europe - these players easily crossed the pond as they faced no visa restriction in moving to France (although they are not EU citizens if born in the French/Dutch Caribbean, notably). Again if you had said Africa there's no argument there - George Weah was one of my all-time favourite players and the net can be cast wide across a whole continent.
consistently world class, that’s what you should write, my cousins had access to that Dutch entry, TT players don’t have that, and yet we still have talent that could beat big teams if we have a coach that actually coaches and prep without interference from admin, our players in Trinidad and Tobago are not that different than the French Antilles and Suriname btw, same talent
But your proposition that the world wants to "oppress" Caribbean players for the purposes of ranking is farcical without evidence. What evidence do you have of corruption exactly? And what evidence would convince you of the contrary? Your evidence bar seems mighty low. It seems far more likely that a combination of farcical management from the FA meaning an unsustainable and poor quality domestic competition, combined with legislation changes in Europe that were decidedly anti-migrant from non-EU sources, and topped with the difficulty of scouting players in the region combined make a much more likely explanation. On that vein - if you're a talented sportsman in Trinidad then cricket is a very competitive option - we may be losing some talent to other sports we're good at. But ultimately, we're drawing from a very narrow pool compared to other nations.
are you in denial that there is institutional racism and discrimination in world football? Plenty of evidence to show that, up to now, not one African president of fifa, and many other debates, articles to back up what I’m saying... difference between me and you is I get my evidence from multiple sources, first hand, reporters, news and inside sources, where do you get your evidence to prove me wrong? We don’t have a narrow pool, locally they can’t identify talent, that’s been shown for decades, they also don’t like picking ex pats which is what we are seeing with Lawrence currently
None of what I say undermines my belief that Trinidad has a huge untapped talent. If we had an FA that cared more about the local game than their own petty vanity projects we'd be much more competitive. But to look abroad for conspiracies seems excessive when a perfectly incompetent person sits at the helm.
its not incompetence it’s sabotage, deliberate, the dictator isn’t a fool, he’s just appearing to be, that throws people off of what is really going on
The firing of Hart seems purely an ego thing from DJW, Hart didn't play ball with his stupid demands, and a man with petty dictator traits exercised the power given to him by a servile and cowardly board with only their own interests at heart. Occum's Razor would surely cut your complex web of conspiracy out when there are far more simply and likely explanations at hand. Dennis Lawrence was a competent coach as evidenced by his coaching background at Belgium and Everton, but coaching isn't management and the step up is steep.
all the evidence points to deliberate actions of sabotage, nothing was done by coincidence, making it look like incompetence will throw you off the trail, that’s manipulation
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
:D
Intriguing or just straight stupidity by the person questioning the class of Dwight as a footballer
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
I would argue that Yorke was world class. He may have one played in 1 WC but he was a household name and still is known worldwide for being a prominent player in Europe. He had a few seasons scoring 25+ goals and he won a Champions League as a top contributor for his team.
I wouldn't even "argue". Even John Barnes wouldn't argue.
:beermug:
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I'm not sure even Dwight Yorke is "World Class". The only potentially "world class" player to be of Jamaican or Trini descent for me is John Barnes.
Intriguing.
I would argue that Yorke was world class. He may have one played in 1 WC but he was a household name and still is known worldwide for being a prominent player in Europe. He had a few seasons scoring 25+ goals and he won a Champions League as a top contributor for his team.
I wouldn't even "argue". Even John Barnes wouldn't argue.
:beermug:
Dwight York was not world class. Really dude. You can't be serious. Maybe the current team performance has everyone angry. This is good in a way, because the forum was friggin dead.
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World class is a player who can perform good on the highest level there are many players that are World class a team like Brazil has dozens of World class players a team like TT only has about 2 or 3 Yorke, Latapy and S Hislop from 2006 then you have players that are above World class they are in the elite bracket Ronaldo ,Zidane, Ronaldino etc.
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World class is a player who can perform good on the highest level there are many players that are World class a team like Brazil has dozens of World class players a team like TT only has about 2 or 3 Yorke, Latapy and S Hislop from 2006 then you have players that are above World class they are in the elite bracket Ronaldo ,Zidane, Ronaldino etc.
jamal why are you here looking for small talk about a team that has very little to do with you, don’t you have your latest project/experiment st Lucia to worry about?
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores on a classic counter attack during Beitar Jerusalem FC's 4-0 victory over Sektzia Nes Tziona
https://www.youtube.com/v/Aj1sTfezhDQ?start=169
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Running in behind dat fella could be real weapon.....for all his skill, his MOVEMENT on the ball often takes him unnecessarily wide because he always tries to do everything himself......why aren't we doing that more....all d available data on him says it have goals there....wait we coaches doh use data......riiight
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Running in behind dat fella could be real weapon.....for all his skill, his MOVEMENT on the ball often takes him unnecessarily wide because he always tries to do everything himself......why aren't we doing that more....all d available data on him says it have goals there....wait we coaches doh use data......riiight
Is Levi placed in a position and surrounded by a couple players on the NT that can get the best out of him? As seeker mentioned in another thread a few months ago, it's what USA does to make Pulisic successful.
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Running in behind dat fella could be real weapon.....for all his skill, his MOVEMENT on the ball often takes him unnecessarily wide because he always tries to do everything himself......why aren't we doing that more....all d available data on him says it have goals there....wait we coaches doh use data......riiight
Is Levi placed in a position and surrounded by a couple players on the NT that can get the best out of him? As seeker mentioned in another thread a few months ago, it's what USA does to make Pulisic successful.
we have joevin and molino......Dennis have issues with Joevin and Molino don't get to be more useful because we pivot and defense can't measure or aim passes....apparently......is ah complete mess that can be fixed by coaches dat actually know how to develop and improve players on an individual level......yes ah know National coach not suppose to have to do dat, but it clear as day dat dat is needed on some level.......we players need corrective work especially dem boys from pro league and india...again apparently and we NEED ah system bad
Add: by his very nature Levi is not a creator so attempting to directly involve him in chance creation for anyone but him isn't really useful mostly due to his temperament
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores on a classic counter attack during Beitar Jerusalem FC's 4-0 victory over Sektzia Nes Tziona
https://www.youtube.com/v/Aj1sTfezhDQ?start=169
goal keeper is an idiot, all three goals were savable.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores a late equalizer to earn Beitar Jerusalem a 2-2 draw against FC Ashdod.
https://www.youtube.com/v/FznbZd6uP0E?start=430
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It's been six months since he's been at his new club and no one has mentioned the shadow in the room. I wonder what it's like playing at one of the most politically charged clubs in the world.
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It's been six months since he's been at his new club and no one has mentioned the shadow in the room. I wonder what it's like playing at one of the most politically charged clubs in the world.
Wasn’t aware.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/videos/sports/2019/12/05/beitar-jerusalem-racism-ali-mohamed-la-familia-football-israel-spt-intl.cnn
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https://www.youtube.com/v/GJOV_cN-JP8
... why the owner has his work cut out for him.
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I guess this is a good time as any to say hail hitler! if you didn’t know any better, by their behavior you would think they were affiliate some neo nazi hate group. these people are very scary. IMO they are no better than the hateful nazis they love to hate.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia blasts a left-footer into the roof of the net during Beitar Jerusalem FC's 3-1 win over Maccabi Bnei Raina
https://www.youtube.com/v/1dUD9N464pM?start=180
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In behind no set ah dribbling goal, why we cyah do dat more with him
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2nd goal was nice.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia's lethal left-foot is on show as his brace guides Beitar Jerusalem to a 3-1 win over Maccabi Netanya in the Israeli Premier League. This is Levi's third goal in his last two games.
https://www.youtube.com/v/aJPfFaGVrjI?start=70
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Cutting directly inside goal..."meh" dribbler, but great wide/inside forward...doh have d temperament for false 9 doh know where DL did pull dat from
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Is it just me or is it that all T&T boys scoring since the new Admin take over? :whistling:
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hopefully this gets him to the next level. Keep bussin de net Levi
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Great news, the Israeli league is of a good standard and will prep him well.
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Cutting directly inside goal..."meh" dribbler, but great wide/inside forward...doh have d temperament for false 9 doh know where DL did pull dat from
False 9 or "9" conventional ... no "9" was wukkin for DL. Yuh might be surprised: I read that Club Sando used Hughton Hector as a false 9 last week. I thought that was intriguing, if accurate in assessment.
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Cutting directly inside goal..."meh" dribbler, but great wide/inside forward...doh have d temperament for false 9 doh know where DL did pull dat from
False 9 or "9" conventional ... no "9" was wukkin for DL. Yuh might be surprised: I read that Club Sando used Hughton Hector as a false 9 last week. I thought that was intriguing, if accurate in assessment.
I assumed false 9 because even though Levi has goals in his locker, doh tink he works as a conventional 9, maybe if dey feed ah diet ah Sergio Aguero footage to take een because he good running in behind on blind side runs. but den we need players to consistently get d ball through for him and for him to play off of his teammates when he can't shoot in the moment
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WATCH: Levi Garcia, talented Beitar Jerusalem midfielder
https://www.youtube.com/v/WGQIP9MTeAE
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Very Nice display of Offense, will most certainly help in attack. This was always evident, although I thought with our team, he should have had more passes when he was not as successful in penetration. Now how is his defense, has that improved. Cause our Ntl team seem to also have a major problem there. We obviously need players who can play both sides of the field.
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Very Nice display of Offense, will most certainly help in attack. This was always evident, although I thought with our team, he should have had more passes when he was not as successful in penetration. Now how is his defense, has that improved. Cause our Ntl team seem to also have a major problem there. We obviously need players who can play both sides of the field.
he game lookin more refined and physicality he displaying is impressive, but what impress me the most is dat he recognize he in ah TEAM when playin with he club he need to recognize dat for we too
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WATCH: Levi Garcia, talented Beitar Jerusalem midfielder
https://www.youtube.com/v/WGQIP9MTeAE
Lawrence killed that creativity and skill as coach of the national team..
Let’s see what Fenwick does...
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Allyuh mad ah wot. I never see Levi destroy defenses so intelligently and skillfully. He has certainly improved. Now with tighter defenses he will have to up his game. Exciting! Looking forward to his run under Fensic!
Wow! Made my day!
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Allyuh mad ah wot. I never see Levi destroy defenses so intelligently and skillfully. He has certainly improved. Now with tighter defenses he will have to up his game. Exciting! Looking forward to his run under Fensic!
Wow! Made my day!
It was dey to be extracted yes, but jus was not this good, he movement was definitely more thoughtful and I strait up called him dumb more than ah few times and selfish, I more than happy to eat my words if this continues and improves
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It nice to see this. If he can replicate those movements with the national team, that will be a site to behold. But unfortunately, spending 5 days practice with Fenwick will not cut it when playing against big teams. Maybe against Caribbean teams. But allyuh see what has been happening lately with that. Unless the rest of the players playing at his level, we eh going no where. I spoke to Mike Grayson recently, and he has been to 4 pro league games, he said that there is some talented players out there. So we will see.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia, talented Beitar Jerusalem midfielder
https://www.youtube.com/v/WGQIP9MTeAE
Lawrence killed that creativity and skill as coach of the national team..
Let’s see what Fenwick does...
DL used levi as a foward in most games
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DL used levi as a in most games
:D
The only other person I see play that (blank) position is (blank) himself. :devil:
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DL used levi as a in most games
:D
The only other person I see play that (blank) position is (blank) himself. :devil:
i meant to say forward lol
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DL used levi as a in most games
:D
The only other person I see play that (blank) position is (blank) himself. :devil:
i meant to say forward lol
:beermug: :beermug:
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The Israelis should know that the country given the name Israel was always Palestine.
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The Israelis should know that the country given the name Israel was always Palestine.
?????==> America ; ?????==> Africa ; ?????==> Trinidad and Tobago.
Anyway, we have we own issues to deal with before we can work out/discuss other ppl issues. This thread is a son of the soil one. Not a foreign Politico-Ethical thread. just saying. ;D
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WATCH: Levi Garcia, talented Beitar Jerusalem midfielder
https://www.youtube.com/v/WGQIP9MTeAE
Lawrence killed that creativity and skill as coach of the national team..
Let’s see what Fenwick does...
DL used levi as a foward in most games
He didn’t have freedom like with Hart and didn’t DL bench him as well..
He wasn’t playing anything close to those highlights for the national team
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WATCH: On the resumption of the Israeli Premier League, Levi Garcia scores the equalizer for Beitar Jerusalem in their 1-1 draw with Be'er Sheva.
https://www.youtube.com/v/7zv56iu_a-0?start=113
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Levi with the KJ celebration :beermug:
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I hope levi to moves to a stronger league next season
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The left wing on the other team looked damn good also.
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I received a whatsapp fwd with a racist message, guess it's circulating, it's an Instagram msg from a fan in Jerusalem towards Levi Garcia. If it's true it's really disturbing the type of abuse these guys put up with out there.
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Wouldn't be surprised.
On an unrelated note, scouts report he's good but inconsistent - if he can prove consistency he can move up to bigger and better in the future, if that's what he wants!
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I received a whatsapp fwd with a racist message, guess it's circulating, it's an Instagram msg from a fan in Jerusalem towards Levi Garcia. If it's true it's really disturbing the type of abuse these guys put up with out there.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50842424
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I received a whatsapp fwd with a racist message, guess it's circulating, it's an Instagram msg from a fan in Jerusalem towards Levi Garcia. If it's true it's really disturbing the type of abuse these guys put up with out there.
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You ever wonder that maybe hitler knew something about these people we don’t? there’s something about racism that really boils my piss, it’s so unnecessary and moronic, to even claim it serve no good purpose is a gross misrepresentation.
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You ever wonder that maybe hitler knew something about these people we don’t?
You hate racism so much it make you racist?
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You ever wonder that maybe hitler knew something about these people we don’t?
You hate racism so much it make you racist?
thats a heavy piece of criticism without knowing a person wouldn’t you think? FYI I’m tri racial mate and a product of 4 races, so racist accusations towards me is quite ridiculous. my point is that Jews cry the most about being marginalized yet they take the most liberties with other ethnic groups, but be careful not to fart in the direction of a Jew where they would be quick to cry anti semitism and racism, while they get to call you goyum without recourse.
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So, yes?
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Coming away from casual antisemitism...
Levi Garcia was ranked as one of the best players in the Israeli league by Instant, a football analytics company. I got s copy of the report (but can't repost here), and notes his direct dribbling and good pressing.
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Funny thing, Garcia and his brother or cousin has biblical Jewish names. Levi means "joining". Judah means "praised". Well, so much for Religion and the real world.
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Take a read:
https://www.haaretz.com/amp/israel-news/.premium-hundreds-protest-in-front-of-u-s-embassy-building-in-tv-over-george-floyd-murder-1.8891644
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So, yes?
whatever mate, knock yourself out if it makes you happy.
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Beitar Jerusalem's Levi Garcia rated as one of the best midfielders in the Israeli Premier League by sports performance analysis company, InStat.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EazVrYFWAAEVFsR?format=jpg&name=large)
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That is a good analysis of him (Para.2) which has spoken to our detriment in National colours. Maybe he needs to slow down the pace a bit to increase/focus on increasing control and possession. He's still young, i'm sure he'll continue to improve.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia is expected to sign with popular Greek club AEK Athens in the next 24-48 hours. This is what he will bring to the club.
https://www.youtube.com/v/PCZGsB5BLrc
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WATCH: Levi Garcia gives his reactions to taking up a 5-year contract with Greek powerhouse AEK Athens.
https://www.youtube.com/v/9N-ABEJKd3g
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Bravo, Levi! :applause:
Special request: Rinse PAOK when the time comes.
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Yes, nice move dey, Levi.
Actually, I was expecting something like this. You have certainly improved. Mostly in the area of confidence which affects everything else. Your skill was always there.
Lash dem, bredda.
Congrats to you and family.
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Levi Garcia joins AEK Athens for €2.2m.
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).
TT midfielder/winger Levi Garcia has joined AEK Athens in Greece after a 15-month stint with Beitar Jerusalem in Israel.
The 22-year-old Garcia moved to the 96-year-old Greek club on a five-year deal after a transfer fee of €2.2 million and €400,000 in bonus was accepted.
Garcia, who has 27 international caps for TT, was a former national Under-17 and Under-20 representative.
He made his local club debut with TTEC and was a member of Central FC before making the move to the Netherlands in February 2015 to play for AZ Alkmaar.
Garcia struggled to make an impact at AZ Alkmaar, owing to injuries and inconsistent form, and had loan spells at Jong AZ and SBV Excelsior. He went to Israel to join Ironi Kiryat Shmona in May 2018 and, a year later, signed for Beitar Jerusalem.
Now Garcia will be starting a new chapter in his professional career, in Greece.
Video - Levi Garcia reactions after completing move to AEK Athens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N-ABEJKd3g&feature=emb_title)
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Wow!!! That is real cool. Perseverance!!!! Good Going Levi. Blessings. This is kind of like when they make the announcement that Dwight was moving to UTD from Villa. Persevere, Persevere, Persevere !!!!!!!
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Excellent news - I really hope he avoids some of the problems that Greek football has had as of late, but a 5 year contract and a hefty transfer fee suggest they'll be ok to pay him!
Greece is a competitive league with the possibility of Champions League, so lets hope it really pushes his game on
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
It only takes one really good season with this new club.
And it looks to me like he has what it takes to produce the consistency.
Either way real happy for him and by extension team T&T.
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Congrats to the young man! ...big move the best thing to happen in local football for some time.
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
It only takes one really good season with this new club.
And it looks to me like he has what it takes to produce the consistency.
Either way real happy for him and by extension team T&T.
Spot on. If I'm looking at it that way, I think his ambition should be to move on within two seasons. The main thing is that he enjoys his football, continues to improve, keep a competitive edge and eventually outgrow this new environment. Exciting times for him and us. Just don't bank there!
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
It only takes one really good season with this new club.
And it looks to me like he has what it takes to produce the consistency.
Either way real happy for him and by extension team T&T.
Spot on. If I'm looking at it that way, I think his ambition should be to move on within two seasons. The main thing is that he enjoys his football, continues to improve, keep a competitive edge and eventually outgrow this new environment. Exciting times for him and us. Just don't bank there!
That will totally be up to his play and further development, and even then he may be ignored. Depend on how big the truck with the money is, cause if he get even better, the club may not release him for nothing less than they pay for him.
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
He can't get into the EPL. T&T's FIFA ranking/ban is too low. Unless, he becomes a European citizen, that might help his case?
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Good team, glad for de youth, woulda like to see him in de EPL though.
De man already play for 8 clubs and he only 22, like he is another John Bostock.
He can't get into the EPL. T&T's FIFA ranking/ban is too low. Unless, he becomes a European citizen, that might help his case?
Indeed, for now though. Post-Brexit rules might well be very different and give a silver lining for T&T football.
EU citizenship wouldn't help him post-Brexit, but it's looking like there will be routes for us post Brexit.
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Wah, No. 9 too. Well, well. Sweet. :applause: They have high hopes and lots of faith in him. Hope he delivers as I know he can.
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21-year old midfielder Levi Garcia has signed a three-year contract with Israeli Premier League club, Beitar Jerusalem FC. General Manager Yossi Benayoun, widely regarded as Israel's best ever player, describes Levi as a very talented young player with great skill and potential.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D72KxYVW4AADg3I?format=jpg&name=large)
Israel’s Beitar for sale with buyer reportedly from UAE
By Samindra Kuunti (insideworldfootball).
Beitar Jerusalem have confirmed they are in talks with a potential investor from the United Arab Emirates following days of speculation.
“This is an opportunity to turn Beitar Jerusalem into a dominant club … that will represent, in addition to football, a concrete symbol of the new winds of peace that are blowing in the Middle East,” wrote Beitar in a statement.
On Tuesday, the Abraham Accords were signed at the White House in Washington DC to mark normalisation agreements between Israel and the both the UAE and Bahrain.
The Israeli top flight clubs didn’t provide any detail on the prospective deal or investors, but reports suggest Sulaiman Al-Fahim, a UAE businessman with interests in real estate, could be involved in the negotiations.
Beitar’s club owner Moshe Hogeg will fly to the Abu Dhabi to pursue the negotiations, the Beitar statement said.
Beitar are controversially the only club in the Israeli Premier League never to have signed an arab player. Their fans have traditionally aligned themselves with extreme right wing politics in the country.
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More evidence that 2020 is a brewing storm from start to finish. Guaranteed trouble.
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More evidence that 2020 is a brewing storm from start to finish. Guaranteed trouble.
Geezanages..Wisemen better start checking the skies again for ah star. Even more glad for Levi.
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Garcia hopes for ‘many achievements ‘ in Greece.
By Narissa Fraser (Newsday).
T&T midfielder Levi Garcia says he feels optimistic towards playing with his new team AEK Athens. He said he is thankful to God for the opportunity.
The 22-year-old was signed by the Greek club on a five-year deal for a transfer fee of €2.2 million and will now compete in the Greek Super League.
He previously played in Israel for Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC (2018-2019) and Beitar Jerusalem 2019-2020).
Speaking with Newsday on Wednesday afternoon, after his official signing ceremony, he said the club first alerted him of their interest in early July.
“I (had) already started preparing myself to move along once it was serious,” he said.
But he added, “My time in Israel was well-spent. I had a difficult start with Shmona in the first year but in the second year, I think things went pretty well.”
For the 2018-2019 season of the Israeli Premier League, Shmona finished ninth on the table out of 14 teams. And in the 2019-2020 season, Beitar finished third.
He said despite not getting as many goals as he would have liked, the 2019-2020 season was a wonderful one.
Since the news broke of his new deal, he said his phone has not stopped buzzing as family and friends are reaching out to congratulate him.
“It’s a great feeling for me and my family, and T&T, in fact. It’s not that I can’t believe it but it’s just that emotions are all over the place and I have to try and calm them before I step forward.”
He said he is ready to work hard and urged his colleagues at home not to give up on their dreams.
He has 27 international caps for T&T, was a former national Under-17 and Under-20 representative.
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WATCH: Follow Levi Garcia as he makes his way from his hotel to Athens Olympic Stadium where he is given a tour and finishes up his medical before finally heading to the offices of AEK Athens to sign his contract.
https://www.youtube.com/v/v2PRH5kjr7U
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WATCH: Levi Garcia during his first training session with AEK Athens
https://www.youtube.com/v/ksMzW6ZqOW0
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WATCH: Former Manchester City and AEK Athens defender Joleon Lescott offers some advice to Levi Garcia
https://www.youtube.com/v/TbQxo7O1o_g
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Levi Garcia made his debut for AEK Athens today when he replaced Karim Ansarifard in the 68th minute of a Europa League 3rd Round Qualifying match against Swiss club FC St. Gallen. AEK won the game 1-0 and in so doing have advanced to the Europa League playoffs where they will meet Bundesliga club Wolfsburg on October 1st.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAueJ5deePE
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Levi starting in the right attacking wing position, they playing 3 up front.
He just got played into the box but took a bad first touch.
Well look ting
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Levi starting in the right attacking wing position, they playing 3 up front.
He just got played into the box but took a bad first touch.
he just scored
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They took him off at the half. Good job scoring his first goal.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia makes his first start and scores his first goal for AEK Athens when he opens the scoring in the 14th minute during their 2-0 win over PAS Lamia 1964.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Q3RfmmIZYXs?start=76
Garcia scores winner for AEK Athens.
By Stephon Nicholas (Newsday).
Trinidad and Tobago's Levi Garcia scored the winner in his first start for AEK Athens on Sunday in the Greece Super League. Garcia opened the scoring in a 3-0 rout of bottom-placed Lamia in the 14th minute.
The 22-year-old slotted in a loose ball in the penalty area with a right-footed shot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3RfmmIZYXs&feature=emb_title). Garcia was substituted in the 46th minute as his team scored two more in the second half to make the three points certain.
Garcia joined AEK Athens two weeks ago on a €2.2 million transfer from Beitar Jerusalem in Israel.
The victory saw AEK Athens move to second in the standings with two wins from two matches.
Garcia made his debut for the club last week, coming off the bench in a 1-0 win over St Gallen in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match.
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Garcia to 'give everything' in Europa League playoff
By Narissa Fraser (Newsday).
T&T’s Levi Garcia recently made his debut in the Greece Super League with his new team AEK Athens, and the 22-year-old midfielder is ready to help his team reach the UEFA Europa League group stage. He and his teammates will take on VlF Wolfsburg in the play-offs on Thursday.
Garcia shared these aspirations in an interview on Nova Sports after a 3-0 win against Lamia on Sunday. He opened the scoreboard in the 14th minute, his first goal since joining the club two weeks ago on a €2.2 million transfer from Beitar Jerusalem in Israel.
The speedy attacker made his debut last week, coming off the bench in a 1-0 win over St Gallen in the third qualifying round for the Europa League.
He said, “It’s been a great pleasure to be here. I got a pretty good welcome and so far it’s been great.
“I’m really happy about the goal and most importantly, we got three points.”
Asked if he expected to be included in the starting XI so soon, he said, “I came prepared for anything and I got my opportunity.”
He added, “I like to make defenders unhappy…
“I believe with time I can do a lot more but it was a good start. I feel comfortable with my team, I feel togetherness with my teammates and so far it’s a building process that’s going good.”
On his team's chances against the Bundesliga club, Garcia added, “With the right attitude, hopefully we can get a win. Everyone is going to give their everything and we will get the job done.”
He believes he made the “right decision” by joining his new team.
“It’s a really exciting moment for me, my family, my country. It’s been a great adventure so far.”
The group stage draw for the Europa League is set to take place on Friday.
Garcia had previously played in four Europa League qualifying matches and two group games with Dutch team AZ Alkmaar in 2016/2017.
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Capelli, Capelli, Capelli.
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Wah, No. 9 too. Well, well. Sweet. :applause: They have high hopes and lots of faith in him. Hope he delivers as I know he can.
Levi would make ah decent "mobile" striker or wide forward option especially running in behind, but he was never really dat good of ah winger, he have d tools but lack d mind or d mindset to be really good at it.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia talks about what AEK Athens must do against Wolfsburg in order to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League. He also talks about the first goal he scored in the game against Lamia, his first impressions in Greece, and the absence of fans at football games.
https://www.youtube.com/v/B2A6WQTBnAE
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T&T footballer Garcia to feature in Europa League
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday)
T&T footballer Levi Garcia will be involved in the 2020-2021 UEFA Europa League, after his club AEK Athens of Greece edged VfL Wolfsburg of Germany 2-1, in a Europa League play-off match, at the Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday.
Garcia started the match for the hosts but was replaced by Theodosis Macheras in the 53rd minute.
Admir Mehmedi put Wolfsburg ahead, in the 45th minute, but Athens replied with goals from Andre Simoes, in the 64th, and Karim Ansarifard, in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time, to book their spot in the Europa League group stage.
The draw for the group stage will take place on Friday. The group stage will run from October 22 to December 10.
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He came out in the 81 min.
How hard is it to get the facts?
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I found the entire game at rojadirecta (http://" http://forum.rojadirecta.es/showthread.php?353899-F%DATBOL-UEL-20-21-Play-Off-AEK-Athens-vs-VfL-Wolfsburg-01-10-2020")
He almost gift Wolfsburg a goal in the first few mins. Lose the ball in the box with nobody behind him. He share some beat though.
Europa go be good exposure for him especially if he play the games against Leicester City.
I see his old club AZ in it too.
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Garcia: ‘It’s a good look for T&T’
T&T Express
T&T footballer Levi Garcia is taking pride in his nationality as he is set to compete in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League with AEK Athens. He believes it is a great step for his team and “a good look for T&T.”
The Greek team edged Germany’s VfL Wolfsburg 2-1, in a final play-off match at the Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday.
Garcia started the match, playing 80 minutes of football – in what he called a difficult game – and was then replaced by Theodosis Macheras.
Admir Mehmedi put Wolfsburg ahead in the 45th minute, but Athens fired back with goals from Andre Simoes in the 64th, and Karim Ansarifard, in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.
It could have also ended 3-1 had Petros Mantalos not missed a penalty in the 20th minute.
Speaking with Newsday on Friday morning, Garcia said being included in the starting XI – for the second time since joining the club two weeks ago – “felt great".
Garcia said, “It was a difficult game and we had to dig deep to get the win. The guys fought for each other, so overall I think it was a good performance and I tried my best to do my part.”
AEK Athens were placed in group on Friday, along with Portuguese team Braga, Leicester City FC of England, and Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.
Garcia said, “It looks like a tough group – great games, great opponents and hopefully it will be a nice atmosphere and hopefully we can get as many points as possible and move on from there.
“It’s a great step for us and a good look for the country as well.”
The group stage will run from October 22 to December 10.
Garcia had previously played in four Europa League qualifying matches and two group games with Dutch team AZ Alkmaar in 2016-2017.
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Yuh sure he doh mean is a good look for Greece? Seems like the quote later in the article was not the same as the headline.
I eh mean to be negative, just that he might be talking about the Greek league having multiple representatives in the group stage.
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Garcia to face Premiership side Leicester City in ‘Europa’
By Ian Prescott (Express).
Having spent the last two seasons with clubs in Israel, Trinidad and Tobago’s Levi Garcia will get the exposure of playing against an English Premier League contender when his Greek Club AEK Athens face Leicester City in the group stage of the 2020-2021 Europa League.
Leicester City is currently among the early Premiership front-runners and were also the 2015-2016 English champions. The Foxes are unbeaten after three matches ahead of their match today against West Ham United. Already Leicester City has beaten star-studded former champions Manchester City (5-2), newly-promoted West Brom (3-0), and Burnley (4-2).
Trinidad and Tobago left-winger Garcia was in action for Greek club Athens in a 2-1 Europa League playoff victory over Germany’s Wolfsburg on Thursday, which sent them to the group stage along with Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, Celtic, Glasgow Rangers, Napoli, Nice, and Villarreal. Garcia, 22, played for 80 minutes before being substituted. Having signed a five-year contract with Athens recently, Garcia was playing just his third match for his new club, who have now moved to the lucrative group stages of the Europa League.
AEK Athens was placed in Group G along with the English team, Braga (Portugal) and Zorya Lunaska (Ukraine) when the draw was held in Switzerland on Friday. The group stage begins on October 22. Meanwhile, English giants Arsenal will play Rapid Vienna in the group stage. Coach Mikel Arteta’s side will also come up against Molde from Norway and Dundalk from Ireland and will be the favourites to progress from group B to the knockout phase.
Arsenal were knocked out by Olympiacos in last season’s round of 32 and will be hoping to go further this season as Mikel Arteta builds momentum on the back of their FA Cup triumph in August, which saw them qualify for Europe. The Gunners have only played Rapid Wien twice and beat the Austrians 6-1 in the first leg of their European Cup tie in 1991, losing the second leg 1-0.
EUROPA LEAGUE GROUPS 2020/21:
A: Roma, Young Boys, Cluj, CSKA Sofia
B: Arsenal, Rapid Vienna, Molde, Dundalk
C: Bayer Leverkusen, Slavia Prague, Hapoel Beer-Sheva, Nice
D: Benfica, Standard Liege, Rangers, Lech Poznan
E: PSV, Paok, Granada, Omonoia
F: Napoli, Real Sociedad, AZ, Rijeka
G: Braga, Leicester, AEK Athens, Zorya
H: Celtic, Sparta Prague, AC Milan, Lille
I: Villarreal, Qarabag, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Sivasspor
J: Tottenham, Ludogorets, LASK, Royal Antwerp
K: CSKA Moscow, Dinamo, Feyenoord, Wolfsberger
L: Gent, Red Star, Hoffenheim, Slovan Liberec
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Levi has been sidelined for six to eight weeks following an injury during yesterday's game against Atromitos FC (https://twitter.com/socawarriors/status/1312903061220847623). He is expected to miss most if not all of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
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Garcia out 6-8 weeks with hamstring injury
By Narissa Fraser (Newsday).
T&T and AEK Athens winger Levi Garcia may miss the group stage of the UEFA Europa League after suffering a serious hamstring injury on Sunday.
The 22-year-old, signed last month for the Greek club, was injured during a Greek Super League match against Atromitos FCA – just his fourth game for his new team.
He was included in the starting XI but had to be replaced in the 15th minute after going down with no contact. He was carried off on a stretcher by medical staff.
Garcia had collected a pass from teammate Karim Ansarifard on the right flank and eluded Atromitos defender Spyros Natos with a bit of trickery. But racing free, he went to ground visibly in pain clutching his left thigh.
Garcia told Newsday on Monday he suffered a second-degree tear to his hamstring.
He said it is a “difficult situation to be in.”
It was only four days ago AEK Athens defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 to secure a spot in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The team was placed in group G on Friday, along with former English Premier League champions Leicester City FC, Portugal's Braga and Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.
The group stage will run from October 22 to December 10.
Garcia is likely to miss most of these games.
"I can’t even explain the feeling,” he said but added: “I’ll be back stronger.”
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Levi has been sidelined for six to eight weeks following an injury during yesterday's game against Atromitos FC (https://twitter.com/socawarriors/status/1312903061220847623). He is expected to miss most if not all of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
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??? :banginghead: :worried: Get well soon. Blessings!
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Daiz pressha!!!
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Jezanages ! Youth man Levi I pray for a full and speedy recovery ! God bless you youth man .
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Shit that's the worst.
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Man he really can't catch a break can he?
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He is relying way to much on his speed he has to develop other parts to his game.
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AEK Athens optimistic for Levi Garcia's return
novasports.gr
Levi Garcia's recovery is progressing quite well and the medical staff of AEK Athens is optimistic that the player will soon return to training with the team.
According to reports, the 22-year-old footballer is expected to be available to Head Coach Massimo Carrera in mid- November, after suffering a thigh injury while chasing a ball during a match against Atromitos FC on October 4th.
If Garcia's recovery goes as expected, there is a chance he will still be able to participate in the latter stages of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
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AEK Athens optimistic for Levi Garcia's return
novasports.gr
Levi Garcia's recovery is progressing quite well and the medical staff of AEK Athens is optimistic that the player will soon return to training with the team.
According to reports, the 22-year-old footballer is expected to be available to Head Coach Massimo Carrera in mid- November, after suffering a thigh injury while chasing a ball during a match against Atromitos FC on October 4th.
If Garcia's recovery goes as expected, there is a chance he will still be able to participate in the latter stages of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
Hopefully this comes true!
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Garcia's recovery on track, wants 'power' in leg
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday)
T&T and AEK Athens winger Levi Garcia says he is feeling "much better" and is on the road to recovery after suffering a serious hamstring injury in October.
The 22-year-old, signed in September for the Greek club, was injured during a Greek Super League match against Atromitos FCA on October 5. It was his fourth game for his new team.
He was included in the starting XI but was replaced in the 15th minute after going down with no contact. He was carried off on a stretcher by medical staff. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Atromitos.
Medical tests showed Garcia suffered a second-degree tear to his hamstring.
He told Newsday previously it was a “difficult situation to be in,” especially having just qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.
He was ruled out for six to eight weeks.
But as he nears his fifth week since being injured, he told Newsday he is "feeling confident again.
"Recovery has been great so far," he said. "I just need to get fit and some power back into the injured part. I’m running and doing a lot of stuff, just need to get sprinting into it again. And, hopefully, in two weeks I’ll be in full training if all goes well."
AEK Athens are in group G of the Europa League, along with Portuguese team Braga, Leicester City FC of England, and Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.
They are currently third in their group with three points after defeating Zorya 4-1.
They lost 3-0 to Braga and 2-1 to Leicester.
Leicester lead with nine points, Braga are second with six and Zorya has zero points.
The team's next Europa League match is against Zorya at 1.55 pm on November 26.
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Levi Garcia: Stop discouraging young footballers
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday)
TRINIDAD and Tobago and AEK Athens winger Levi Garcia is pleading with the public to “stop discouraging young players.” He said the negative comments help neither the national teams nor the athletes.
Garcia, 23, signed for the Greek club in September and has since made four appearances.
He is also nearing full recovery after suffering a hamstring injury in October.
His brothers Nathaniel and Judah were also recently signed by Indian club Neroca FC.
Speaking with Newsday on Saturday morning, he said very often, many people “don’t have anything good to say” when it comes to young players seizing international opportunities.
He said people often discourage players who go to non-European countries to pursue a professional football career.
“I just want to send a message to young players: Wherever it (the opportunity) comes, go forth and take it. Because the way the football world is made up at the moment, you could go to the strangest places and have good seasons and top clubs and top scouts can see you.
“It’s just a start and an opportunity for a Trini to go there and represent because no scout recently has come from top European clubs to scout Trinis. So what do you want a player to do? Sit down and wait?”
He said though many make such discouraging statements, there are also others who think in a similar manner but do not say anything for fear of backlash.
“The negative comments towards young players doesn’t really help the national team and a youth in any way. Just be happy for somebody, it’s as simple as that.”
Garcia has 27 international caps for TT and was a former national Under-17 and Under-20 representative.
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Garcia played off the bench in the game against Braga. Good to see him out there
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Garcia played off the bench in the game against Braga. Good to see him out there
He also played the entire second half yesterday against Panathinaikos.
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Garcia played off the bench in the game against Braga. Good to see him out there
He also played the entire second half yesterday against Panathinaikos.
How he looking!
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How come local media failed to recognize that Levi was playing against Leicester yesterday. And they reported on the game :banginghead: :banginghead:
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How come local media failed to recognize that Levi was playing against Leicester yesterday. And they reported on the game :banginghead: :banginghead:
Didn't see the game but checked the line-ups and saw he started as a forward. He came off in the 55th min. Hopefully he caught the eye of Brendan Rodgers and a Leicester scout.
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How come local media failed to recognize that Levi was playing against Leicester yesterday. And they reported on the game :banginghead: :banginghead:
Didn't see the game but checked the line-ups and saw he started as a forward. He came off in the 55th min. Hopefully he caught the eye of Brendan Rodgers and a Leicester scout.
He would not have caught anyone's eye, because he didn't have a good game. First of all, he hardly saw any of the ball, and he didn't do much off the ball. He seemed lethargic to me, devoid of energy. I was wondering if he came back to action too soon.
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How come local media failed to recognize that Levi was playing against Leicester yesterday. And they reported on the game :banginghead: :banginghead:
Didn't see the game but checked the line-ups and saw he started as a forward. He came off in the 55th min. Hopefully he caught the eye of Brendan Rodgers and a Leicester scout.
He would not have caught anyone's eye, because he didn't have a good game. First of all, he hardly saw any of the ball, and he didn't do much off the ball. He seemed lethargic to me, devoid of energy. I was wondering if he came back to action too soon.
Preview of International Incident "take 2.". :)
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I notice most of T&T players who playing for international clubs does end coming off during games.
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I started to watch the game, but did not realized that he was on the field. Leicester was put pressuer from watch I saw. They were on the defensive up the point where I left. Damn!
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores an Olympic (direct from a corner kick) in AEK Athens FC's 4-3 win over Apollon Smyrnis
https://www.youtube.com/v/5zcVYcGDi98?start=69
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Next time he take a corner the keeper staying home for sure. Nice cheeky goal
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Excellent stuff. :applause: Noteworthy for me - aside from the obvious quality of the goal - is that he has achieved the responsibility of taking corners.
Aside from the dead ball, how was the knock in open play? It's really a question of when rather than whether.
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That was nice. Actually I experienced something like that before. Essex playing Caroni FA 1/4 final in PSA 1976. Essex leading 2-1 with about 10 mins. to go. Caroni get a corner on the southern goal. Spann took the kick. The goal line jampacked with forwards and defenders jostling for position. He sent a high fast looping in-swinger to the first post. I jumped and missed. Ball ricocheted between the defenders and forwards. Goal in we tail. PSA in ah uproar. We replayed at Gilbert part during the week and won 3-1. Anyway Garcia, keep it up.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia provides the assist to earn AEK Athens a 1-1 draw with league leaders Olympiakos.
https://www.youtube.com/v/fgYcdUubD3I?start=290
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Keeper get it all wrong. Those fast dipping corners is trouble
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He looking good after the injury . . .excellent
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WATCH: Levi Garcia's fantastic free kick earns AEK Athens a 1-0 win over Aris Thessaloniki FC and puts them in second place in the Super League Greece.
https://youtube.com/v/_V3_n1GkMHU
Garcia nets winner as AEK Athens edge Aris.
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday).
T&T midfielder Levi Garcia netted the winner on Thursday as AEK Athens edge Aris 1-0 to move to second spot in the Greece Super League.
Garcia converted a freekick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6is1UadSVhE&feature=emb_title)in the 65th minute, with a left-footed effort which sailed past the right of goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher and into the back of the net.
This goal was Garcia's third for AEK, since he joined the squad in September.
AEK Athens registered their tenth win in 16 matches, and jumped ahead of Aris on goal difference. Both AEK and Aris have 33 points but AEK have a plus-six goal difference, to Aris's minus-two. Olympiacos remain atop the 14-team standings with 42 points.
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What a strike! It look like he try to score another corner, I eh too sure though.
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Solid! Solid Solid! Keep it up. We may see you in CL or Europa.
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Excellent. That will keep the boss happy.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKDLsIFNfu/?igshid=1ayipg8l58i81 levi starts again game starts 330pm
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Its good to see that he is improving when he left TT he was just a left winger now i see he could now play on the right wing and can now use his right foot that's a good sign.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores in AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over Apollo Smyrnis FC in the third round of the Greek Cup.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Jn1qSO05Kfc?start=210
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It is genuinely so encouraging to see him developing, scoring, and showing what he can do
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Score Levi Score. We want to see you in CL.
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His teammates lookin for him, the fella who make the pass coulda had a shot. He definitely proving himself.
I love his skill on a set-piece as well. Those curling, dipping corners can be valuable.
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his positioning was so refreshing.....you see him actively being in place to benefit the team, even if he is playing as more of a striker inside forward, for us he would drift away from his team mates trying to do everything
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his positioning was so refreshing.....you see him actively being in place to benefit the team, even if he is playing as more of a striker inside forward, for us he would drift away from his team mates trying to do everything
3 years later, more mature, more receptive to coaching, more aware of strategies, playing at a relatively higher and development level. Still room to grow, always is. Let's hope it can be maintained now wearing the RWB.
https://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=64728.msg960310#msg960310
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his positioning was so refreshing.....you see him actively being in place to benefit the team, even if he is playing as more of a striker inside forward, for us he would drift away from his team mates trying to do everything
3 years later, more mature, more receptive to coaching, more aware of strategies, playing at a relatively higher and development level. Still room to grow, always is. Let's hope it can be maintained now wearing the RWB.
https://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=64728.msg960310#msg960310
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Greek scouts are understandable impressed despite his short time there.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia - Goals, Skills, Assists ● 2020/21 | AEK FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/1tfIVAPGxGU
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I like how he is improving his game i could see him playing in 1 of the 5 top leagues in Europe in a couple years.
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I’ve notice the one thing that our attacking players lack more than anything is the ability to dribble a ball effectively without losing control of either the ball or the situation. Kevin molino is the only trini player that I don’t see struggling in this regard but levi definitely would be a top player if he learned how to dribble and think fast on his feet. most of our attackers needs to spend much more of their free time working on their touches and ball handling, this should be a cause for major concern with the coaching staff if I had a say.
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I’ve notice the one thing that our attacking players lack more than anything is the ability to dribble a ball effectively without losing control of either the ball or the situation. Kevin molino is the only trini player that I don’t see struggling in this regard but levi definitely would be a top player if he learned how to dribble and think fast on his feet. most of our attackers needs to spend much more of their free time working on their touches and ball handling, this should be a cause for major concern with the coaching staff if I had a say.
he can dribble he just lacks unpredictability, he looked a brilliant dribbler in SSFL because we don't train 1v1 defending, defending in general and FEARLESS defending in particular, so yeah....years of being conditioned to not get beat for fear of getting laughed at, meant that Levi's deficiency as a dribbled never got noticed HERE....because we doh analyze nutten and allow mental weakness to persist over fear of dribblers.
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LG was heavily involved in today's action. Very good assist and crosses.
https://www.youtube.com/v/nsOCGb4LHfI
I eh know how to embed anymore.
This is the previous game. LG concede a penalty in injury time that was saved, then LG run down to the next end and laid it on a platter for the fella. Beautiful play.
https://www.youtube.com/v/OxwzJvU67dQ
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I’ve notice the one thing that our attacking players lack more than anything is the ability to dribble a ball effectively without losing control of either the ball or the situation. Kevin molino is the only trini player that I don’t see struggling in this regard but levi definitely would be a top player if he learned how to dribble and think fast on his feet. most of our attackers needs to spend much more of their free time working on their touches and ball handling, this should be a cause for major concern with the coaching staff if I had a say.
he can dribble he just lacks unpredictability, he looked a brilliant dribbler in SSFL because we don't train 1v1 defending, defending in general and FEARLESS defending in particular, so yeah....years of being conditioned to not get beat for fear of getting laughed at, meant that Levi's deficiency as a dribbled never got noticed HERE....because we doh analyze nutten and allow mental weakness to persist over fear of dribblers.
What are either of your thoughts on the 4th goal in the 4-2 victory? 1v1 situation. Effective dribbling. Good decision-making. Outcome: goal.
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I’ve notice the one thing that our attacking players lack more than anything is the ability to dribble a ball effectively without losing control of either the ball or the situation. Kevin molino is the only trini player that I don’t see struggling in this regard but levi definitely would be a top player if he learned how to dribble and think fast on his feet. most of our attackers needs to spend much more of their free time working on their touches and ball handling, this should be a cause for major concern with the coaching staff if I had a say.
Doh study PS he does just look for ole talk.
he can dribble he just lacks unpredictability, he looked a brilliant dribbler in SSFL because we don't train 1v1 defending, defending in general and FEARLESS defending in particular, so yeah....years of being conditioned to not get beat for fear of getting laughed at, meant that Levi's deficiency as a dribbled never got noticed HERE....because we doh analyze nutten and allow mental weakness to persist over fear of dribblers.
What are either of your thoughts on the 4th goal in the 4-2 victory? 1v1 situation. Effective dribbling. Good decision-making. Outcome: goal.
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LG was heavily involved in today's action. Very good assist and crosses.
https://www.youtube.com/v/nsOCGb4LHfI
I eh know how to embed anymore.
This is the previous game. LG concede a penalty in injury time that was saved, then LG run down to the next end and laid it on a platter for the fella. Beautiful play.
https://www.youtube.com/v/OxwzJvU67dQ
Thanx for the clips. I like where he playin man. That Tankovic player on his team is class man. And he seem to have chemistry with Olivera. On the down side he have to train harder on defending corners (I know he short, but he positioning could use work). And he cyah be striking every free kick on target and hoping for a bubble back - mix it up a little man. Overall I go be good if he season here a little bit a year or so more. If only Joevin could get a lil bligh in this league.
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I’ve notice the one thing that our attacking players lack more than anything is the ability to dribble a ball effectively without losing control of either the ball or the situation. Kevin molino is the only trini player that I don’t see struggling in this regard but levi definitely would be a top player if he learned how to dribble and think fast on his feet. most of our attackers needs to spend much more of their free time working on their touches and ball handling, this should be a cause for major concern with the coaching staff if I had a say.
he can dribble he just lacks unpredictability, he looked a brilliant dribbler in SSFL because we don't train 1v1 defending, defending in general and FEARLESS defending in particular, so yeah....years of being conditioned to not get beat for fear of getting laughed at, meant that Levi's deficiency as a dribbled never got noticed HERE....because we doh analyze nutten and allow mental weakness to persist over fear of dribblers.
What are either of your thoughts on the 4th goal in the 4-2 victory? 1v1 situation. Effective dribbling. Good decision-making. Outcome: goal.
He's maturing....cutting inside, looking up for teammates, passing when the opportunity arises, showed the ball a bit but used quick feet to "confuffle" d defender , so progress :beermug: :beermug: :beermug: glad for him
ADD: I wrote somewhere that any analyst worth his salt coulda work Levi out and plan for him, d eye opening nullification against d US in d last WCQ being one such case, but he developing now, so dat could serve to benefit both him and us by extension.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia's goal earns AEK Athens a 1-1 draw with Panathinaikos.
https://www.youtube.com/v/rUaB3E1Ur_o?start=75
Garcia earns AEK Athens draw
T&T Guardian Reports.
T&T senior football team winger Levi Garcia scored late on to earn AEK Athens a 1-1 draw with Panathinaikos in the Greece Super League at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Athens on Sunday.
After a goalless first-half, the visiting Panathinaikos took the lead in the 58th minute through Spaniard Fran Velez, his first league goal of the campaign.
But that lead only lasted 15 minutes as the 23-year-old Garcia who signed from Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem late last season netted his fifth goal for the club (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUaB3E1Ur_o&feature=emb_title), the team’s third highest so far on the season, to earn a share of the points.
With the drawn result, AEK remained fourth on the table with 45 points from 24 matches, three ahead of Panathinaikos while POAK is in third spot with 46 points, one behind second placed Aris.
Powerhouse Olympiacos heads the 14-club table with 58 points.
Garcia and AEK return to action on Thursday when they meet Volos NFC, who are seventh in the Super League in the second-leg quarterfinals of the Greece Cup before a Super League encounter with Apollon Smyrnis on Monday, March 8.
AEK Athens will take a 4-2 first-leg win into the quarter final second-leg with Volos NFC.
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Nice, Nice Levi. ManU ManU!!! Check this Trini out!!!! ;D. A lefty who can use his right foot without temerity is one to acquire. ;D
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
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Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/12248135_10153781339239314_9157361809267750545_o.jpg)
Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
He that young? He can play in the next Olympics and will be in his prime for 2026 WC.
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/12248135_10153781339239314_9157361809267750545_o.jpg)
Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
He that young? He can play in the next Olympics and will be in his prime for 2026 WC.
come now deeks keep your wits about you, that was an old clipping. the lad is actually 22 years old and he will have a very long way to go before he sees a better league, just be thankful that he's in a good league and can keep up his form in order to remain there. ATM none of our players are top flight euro material. so sad.
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
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Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
He that young? He can play in the next Olympics and will be in his prime for 2026 WC.
come now deeks keep your wits about you, that was an old clipping. the lad is actually 22 years old and he will have a very long way to go before he sees a better league, just be thankful that he's in a good league and can keep up his form in order to remain there. ATM none of our players are top flight euro material. so sad.
Breds, doh raise your blood pressure because of TT football. I pass that stage. I was rewarded with one WC appearance in my lifetime. It was one of the best achievement in TT history. I was alive to experience it. Thank God for small mercies!
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
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Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
No, it wasn't yesterday. LOL.
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Based on the date, he celebrated his 20th birthday last November. Primetime could be 2026, based on when many players merge mastery of their craft ... with the demands of the profession.
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Based on the date, he celebrated his 20th birthday last November. Primetime could be 2026, based on when many players merge mastery of their craft with the demands of the profession.
Like you tripping or wha? De man is 23.
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Based on the date, he celebrated his 20th birthday last November. Primetime could be 2026, based on when many players merge mastery of their craft with the demands of the profession.
Like you tripping or wha? De man is 23.
Completely. :) I was adding 5 to the 15 from 2015. Time to eat.
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Levi Garcia turns 18 today, and is now eligible to begin his professional career with AZ Alkmaar.
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Who is next?!
Seems like yesterday he was playing for Shiva
No, it wasn't yesterday. LOL.
Now I am absolutely certain that was 5 years ago. ;D
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Levi Garcia's fantastic free kick against Aris Thessaloniki has been voted Super League Greece's best goal of Matchday 8. This is Levi's second such honor for the season.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Evhd3NyXcAIxxkv?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://www.youtube.com/v/xeJ7_EWVGBY?start=226
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WATCH: Levi Garcia puts two defenders to sit down on his way to his sixth assist of the season, on AEK Athen's first goal in their 2-0 win over Apollon Smyrnis
https://www.youtube.com/v/ra-AyEotab4
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WATCH: Levi Garcia puts two defenders to sit down on his way to his sixth assist of the season, on AEK Athen's first goal in their 2-0 win over Apollon Smyrnis
https://www.youtube.com/v/ra-AyEotab4
About the only good news in T&T football I see recently.
Stay safe Levi. Blessings :beermug:
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He looks like he's definitely in form!
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He looks like he's definitely in form!
In addition, looks like his teamates are able to give the ball in space, support, get numbers in attack and finish as well. He don't have to go it alone and try to do it all. It helps when your teammates in form too. Such is club football, and consistent Intl football teams.
add: Oh, and defend, doh the highlights rarely show success of this.
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As a player, meshing with the qualities of Karim Ansarifard (who Levi likely watched playing on TV before playing with him) must be an encouraging facet.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia eyeing three points from the opening 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Guyana
https://www.youtube.com/v/_5GnNY8E5ik
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Another club player in the making?
Definitely not country. He make a man from Puerto Rico manhandle him for 90mins..... a baseball country handling a man playing in Europe top league for de entire game.
:rotfl:
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Another club player in the making?
Definitely not country. He make a man from Puerto Rico manhandle him for 90mins..... a baseball country handling a man playing in Europe top league for de entire game.
:rotfl:
A baseball country with more football developmental academies than us, a football country since the game was invented yet not on school geared towards producing footballers.
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We boy didn't do much of note today vs Panathanaikos. He send in a couple good crosses and drew some fouls. Interestingly he played right wing then left then right again.
PAOK hit dem de killer blow deep in injury time. 2nd leg to come.
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Another club player in the making?
Definitely not country. He make a man from Puerto Rico manhandle him for 90mins..... a baseball country handling a man playing in Europe top league for de entire game.
:rotfl:
Up to now, Fenwick and Lawrence haven’t used Levi properly yet, so I disagree strongly with you....
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Unleashing Levi, tactical hiccups and that penalty; Wired868 talks to Joevin and Bateau
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).
For footballers, returning to your club after an international match window is akin to slipping back into work after taking a casual day off. You try to draw as little attention to yourself as you can, and to look as fresh and focused on your employer’s immediate concerns as possible.
In the case of Trinidad and Tobago and KV Mechelen defender Sheldon Bateau, that meant gritting your teeth and acting as though there were no lingering effects to an abductor strain suffered in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Guyana on 25 March.
Bateau scored Trinidad and Tobago’s second goal, off an inswinging Levi Garcia free kick in the 16th minute, before being replaced at halftime with his team already three goals clear.
Head coach Terry Fenwick wanted Bateau’s experience against Puerto Rico too and, three days later, he played the full 90 minutes on astroturf in a 1-1 draw at Mayaguez—despite missing a couple training sessions between the two outings.
On Saturday, Bateau was an unused substitute as Mechelen lost 2-1 away to Sint-Truiden. Mechelen are 12th in the Belgium First Division and three points shy of eighth spot and a playoff berth, while Sint-Truiden are 15th in the 18 team table. With two games left in the 2020/21 regular season, it was a disappointing result.
Bateau hopes for the chance to give Mechelen a positive end to their season but understands the risk whenever he leaves Europe to represent the twin island republic.
“You’re never sure when you go on international duty if you will keep your spot,” Bateau told Wired868, “especially guys who are going far distances from me.”
Most of Mechelen’s international players are Europeans, which means they are rarely more than four hours away from the club. Bateau and 19-year-old Burkina Faso full back Issa Kaboré, who is on loan from Manchester City, are the exceptions. But even then, Bateau’s situation is more problematic for his employers than Kaboré’s.
“There is a direct flight to Burkina Faso from Belgium, which is six to eight hours,” said Bateau. “I had a two and a half flight from Belgium to Madrid, and then an eight hour flight to the Dominican Republic. Then it was a one hour flight to Puerto Rico and a three hour bus drive to the hotel.
“And I had to repeat the same [journey] to return to Belgium…”
Trinidad and Tobago flanker Joevin Jones also had an international hangover. In his case, there was no hiding the thigh strain that forced him off the field in the second half against Puerto Rico.
Jones’ close ranged finish had put the Warriors ahead in the 55th minute; but, six minutes after his injury-enforced substitution, Puerto Rico levelled the scores.
The versatile player agreed terms with United States Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit InterMiami CF—the team is owned by former England football captain and celebrity David Beckham—in the build-up to the World Cup qualifiers. But when he met his new coach, Phil Neville, for the first time, he was injured.
“I haven’t met Beckham yet but I met Phil and the players; and it was brief,” said Jones. “[…] He said he doesn’t want me to rush back [into action] and he wants me to be fully fit.”
Neville’s support did not totally placate Jones, who is expected to resume full training on 14 April—just four days before InterMiami’s first game of the 2021 season against Beckham’s former team, Los Angeles Galaxy.
“I am a little disappointed because it is a new club [for me] and I have to come fight for my position,” said Jones, who left Seattle Sounders on a free transfer. “The other guys are already there, working hard… But hopefully I will be back soon.”
Jones has mixed feelings about Trinidad and Tobago’s start to the Qatar campaign too; but, for now, he sees a half-full glass.
The Warriors trail St Kitts and Nevis by two points with as many games remaining. Only the group winner advances to the next round, so Trinidad and Tobago’s clash with the ‘Sugar Boyz’ on 8 June should be decisive.
“Four points from six is a good start,” said Jones. “The last two games are must win; but then from the start we wanted to win all the games. So we are still in it.”
On the surface, Jones is an elite professional athlete who is being paid quite well to play the sport he loves—but that is just the top layer.
This May, Jones’ girlfriend, Tamika, has a visa appointment in Port of Spain for herself and their 18-month-old daughter, Joneeka, who hope to join him in Miami soon. The pair were denied a visa last year, which meant Jones spent much of the pandemic alone in his apartment in Seattle. It coincided with a difficult season in which he missed a combined two months of action due to injury.
“It is the poorest season I ever had in my career,” said Jones, in a previous interview.
Perhaps it was not unexpected then that he was not firing on all cylinders for Trinidad and Tobago last month. He had not played a competitive match in four months, since the close of the MLS season.
“I have been playing with injuries for a long time—playable injuries but still injuries,” said Jones. “I had a lot going on last year. This year is like a comeback year for me, to be more focused and get back [my] love for the game.”
Then came that botched penalty against Guyana, just 35 minutes into the affair on 5 March.
Jones is Trinidad and Tobago’s regular penalty taker and got his last goal from the spot in a 1-1 draw away to Martinique on 6 September. The Warriors were already two goals clear when he faced Guyana custodian Akel Clarke.
Jones’ penalty was blocked by the goalkeeper low to his right, however the rebound fell fortuitously to the former Carenage resident. Jones tried to fake Clarke and scoop the ball over him—perhaps, instinctively, to embarrass his opponent as revenge for the initial save.
But Clarke fended that away too, before blocking Jones’ third blast with an outstretched leg.
“I am not the first to miss a penalty and I won’t be the last,” said Jones. “[…] I tried to come off cheeky and it didn’t work.”
Ultimately, Jones’ missed penalty did not cost the Warriors much, as they still won the game handsomely. And he made amends with the opening goal against Puerto Rico, before bad luck struck again as he felt a jolt of pain in his thigh.
It is as though every silver lining Jones finds has a cloud.
Players can be easy targets and Jones did not hide from his error. But, as Bateau explained, they are just one part of the machinery.
“I know we have some die-hard fans and I want to say thanks to them and continue to be patient,” said Bateau. “But trust and believe that everything is not on the players. There are issues the players have to deal with on a daily basis; but we go on the field and give our best.
“Sometimes our best is not enough and we understand that. But we ask them to be patient and try to understand the game better and not just target individual players.
“There are people behind the scenes who should take some responsibility also.”
Bateau credited the Fifa-appointed normalisation committee for getting him business class tickets for his eight hour flights between Spain and the Dominican Republic. It meant less strain on his body and suggested that his health was a concern to the administrators.
“That is progress,” he said.
The March match window was the first meeting between the Fenwick-led technical staff and the senior players and Bateau believes the relationship between the two parties is a work in progress.
Trinidad and Tobago coaches—Stephen Hart and Dennis Lawrence were exceptions—often fall short when it comes to relaying scouting reports and engaging in video analysis with players, according to Bateau. This is frustrating for the foreign-based players who are accustomed to a high level of detail in their pre-match preparations.
“From players to staff, I think we can improve a lot and I am looking forward to that, because we should all have the same goal, which is to get to the World Cup,” he said. “I think holistically we need to work on more details offensively and defensively as a team—I don’t think we do enough of that. Too many times, it is just an eleven going on the field with very little instructions until the game starts, which I think is too late.
“[…] For players like myself, coming back to play for Trinidad can feel like a step down—and I say that in the most respectful and humble way. But it can be a mental battle to keep your professionalism when things are not up to standard with basic things like uniforms, or video analysis, which is normal in football today.”
Bateau gave his view on the different outcomes against Guyana and Puerto Rico last month.
“Puerto Rico were not better than Guyana, they were just better organised,” he said. “A key factor in today’s football is analysing your opponents and I feel we didn’t do enough. In the first game, we were a bit lucky because Guyana were not organised either. But it was different in Puerto Rico where we struggled to find spaces and when we found spaces we struggled to capitalise.”
Bateau suggested too that it is important for the Warriors to find ways to get the most out of Garcia, who is the country’s most—or only!—penetrative weapon at present.
“Our strength is through Levi Garcia; it is no secret,” said Bateau. “But I don’t think we do enough to give him other solutions when he has the ball and to create distractions. Like have the wingback overlapping so [an opponent] has to follow otherwise he can slip it to him; and also through the movement of the striker and opposite winger.”
Again, Fenwick has had Garcia for just two games now. It is expected that the Englishman would have better ideas about utilising the 23-year-old attacker in the June match window.
Or maybe Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis would lack Puerto Rico’s competence in denying space to the Trinidad and Tobago team.
Either way, Bateau knows that, to get to Qatar, the Warriors must improve significantly in all aspects.
For those who scoff at the ability of the current national player to play in a Fifa tournament, it is worth noting that Bateau has done so already—twice! He represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2007 Korea Republic Under-17 World Cup and the 2009 Egypt Under-20 World Cup.
Four members of the current national team played in one or both of those tournaments too: Khaleem Hyland, Aubrey David, Robert Primus and Marcus Joseph. A fifth, goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, played at the 2001 Under-17 World Cup, although Trinidad and Tobago qualified automatically as the host nation.
Bateau is 30-years-old and reckons that the 2022 campaign is the last realistic chance for him and his former national youth teammates. Columbus Crew midfielder Kevin Molino, who missed the opening qualifiers with a hamstring strain, should return to face the Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis.
Thus far, Fenwick has not appeared keen on other members of the 2009 squad, like: midfielders Leston Paul and Sean de Silva, and defenders Daneil Cyrus, Mekeil Williams and Curtis Gonzales.
“Unfortunately we didn’t [qualify for the senior World Cup] under Dennis Lawrence, so this is basically the last chance we have,” said Bateau. “This is the core of the team now and I think more of the players from the Under-20 World Cup should be involved; but that is the call of the coach.”
Fenwick has spoken frequently about flooding his team with young talent, without actually doing so. Bateau sounded a warning about prematurely putting the experienced players out to pasture.
“After this campaign, we will need to depend on the younger generation, but the problem is they don’t have the benefit of the experience that we had at their age,” he said. “Although I played in two world youth cups, I couldn’t make the national team until I was 21 because there was so much quality ahead of me like Keyeno Thomas, Seon Power, Carlyle Mitchell, and Makan Hislop. And there were still players like Stern John, Jason Scotland and Hayden Tinto in the side.
“I got into the side after I started playing professionally in Belgium. Now it seems much easier for youths to make the team, but we can’t compare ourselves to the bigger countries.
“The experience a player has in Europe at 21 is not the same experience a 21-year-old has in Trinidad or the Caribbean.”
When Bateau and Jones fly back to the Caribbean in June—Bateau is desperate to play in Trinidad, rather than their adopted home ground in San Cristobal!—they will put everything on the line to advance from their group.
“We go out there and play for our families, ourselves, and our country,” said Jones, who insisted that the players will not be put off by issues outside their control.
He hopes the public supports their efforts. Bateau wants players, coaches and administrators to be singing from the same hymn sheet.
Both are open to new additions to the player pool, as Fenwick claimed that at least a dozen overseas-based professionals of Trinidad and Tobago parentage are interested in joining the campaign.
“New additions are always great for the team if they can add to the team’s goal,” said Jones. “It is always good to see new faces. I think Danny [Phillips] came in and did a great job.”
Whether or not there are significant changes to the roster, Jones believes T&T have the talent to top their group and praised his new midfield colleagues.
“Michel [Poon-Angeron] is young but I think he did a good job,” he said. “[And Duane] Muckette is a pure ‘baller’. He will go for the ball and bring it to you, and he is good at helping you keep possession.”
Bateau agreed that an injection of new talent could be an asset to their qualification chances. However, again, he sounded a warning.
At present, players like Hyland, Jones, Molino, Primus, David and Bateau have played together for over a decade and are able to find solutions for each other on the field, without much input from the technical staff. But a lot more tactical guidance will be required with multiple fresh faces.
“Players will be coming from different levels and with different philosophies,” said Bateau, “and it is the job of the coach to fuse that together and make sure we clearly understand his philosophy.”
There would be a challenge to the Robert Hadad-led normalisation committee too.
“As we look to give passports to foreign guys, I think we need to raise the level [of our support],” said the international defender. “For me, it is not a problem coming despite having to deal with these things because I love my country. But for them, [representing Trinidad and Tobago] is about helping their career.
“So if they come and see things like what we deal with during our preparation for the game…”
Regardless, Jones and Bateau said the Warriors will do their part.
“We need to improve collectively—the whole team,” said Jones. “We need to be more clinical in front of the goal and put away the chances. When we get our chances, we need to take them.”
Hopefully, Trinidad and Tobago’s national footballers are not the only members of the TTFA’s set-up who were engaged in self-analysis after the first match window.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores a rare header in the 92nd minute to earn AEK Athens a 1-1 draw against Panathinaikos
https://www.youtube.com/v/TQs_d7Amhig?start=335s
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WATCH: One on One with AEK Athens' Levi Garcia in Nassau ahead of World Cup Qualifier vs Bahamas
https://www.youtube.com/v/O5VbRLUOxjw
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WATCH: Post-match reactions from midfielder Levi Garcia after Trinidad and Tobago's disappointing 0-0 draw against Bahamas
https://www.youtube.com/v/gKRWEHHJ_CE
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To all the forum homies how yuh all doing ? after watching what took place on the weekend I'll be lying if I say it didn't hurt ' after a while is like I was watching the game in slow mo hoping and still believing we will win ! But enough for my feelings for now !! I watch that interview with Levi Garcia and lemmeh say this I could see the pain and hurt on de youth man face ! Nah man that's painful ! It is my hope the team medical staff do see to it to ensure any player affected by such disappointment be addressed !
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Congratulations!.. https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago/photos/a.110018710344314/518901979455983/
Levi Garcia who plays for Greek club 'AEK Athens' has been named the Nivea Men’s Player of the Club by the Greek Super League
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Trinidad and Tobago's Levi Garcia happy for brother Judah’s debut goal
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday).
LEVI Garcia is happy for his younger brother Judah, who netted his debut international goal on Friday, as T&T trounced Montserrat 6-1 in their Concacaf Gold Cup qualifier at the DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
Judah, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder, notched T&T’s fourth goal in the 56th minute.
Levi, a 23-year-old winger based with Greece club AEK Athens, will miss the Gold Cup qualifiers as he is recovering from a hectic 2020-21 season, with both club and country.
During an interview on Monday, Levi was asked how he felt seeing Judah score his first international goal.
“Honestly, happy for him,” Levi replied. “I know how I felt (when I scored my debut international goal) and he’ll remember this moment forever.”
Judah collected a long ball from central defender Jelani Peters and hit a left-footed shot to the right of Montserrat goalkeeper Corrin Brooks-Meade.
The winners of Tuesday’s final Gold Cup qualifier, between T&T and French Guiana, will advance to Group A of the Gold Cup, alongside Mexico, El Salvador and Curacao.
Regarding the T&T team’s expectations at the Gold Cup, once they secure qualification, Levi said, “To go into every game wanting to win and see how far we can go.
“(The expectations) should be high I’m sure,” he added. “We need to make a name for ourselves again.”
Both Levi and Judah featured in the disastrous 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, which saw T&T failing to progress past the first round Concacaf Zone Qualifiers.
As a result, Terry Fenwick was sacked as coach, with Angus Eve as his replacement (at an interim level, until August 31).
Asked if has met Eve since he took over as T&T coach, Levi responded, “No, not yet, but hopefully soon.” Looking ahead to the 2021-22 season with AEK Athens, Levi said, “(I) just want to be healthy, stay fit and everything else would be a bonus.”
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https://www.hommedumatch.fr/articles/exclus-hdm/mercato-une-offre-de-watford-pour-levi-garcia-aek-athenes_2576316
Translation ...
AEK Athens striker Levi Garcia is interested in many clubs in Europe. If the Spanish club Levante has recently shown interest, it is Watford who is currently holding the rope.
The English have indeed submitted an offer of 5 million euros for the player of AEK Athens to release him from his contract. An offer that could convince the Greek club to sell one of its best players ...
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Interesting. Wish him all the best.
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Unlikely that he'll get a work permit
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Unlikely that he'll get a work permit
Yes. It will be hard. If he has EU papers, then it might help.
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With the transfer window closing at the end of August, the clock is ticking away for teams to make the final additions to their squads. According to multiple reports, the Hornets might be nearing a deal to sign a player once deemed by former Watford head coach Vladimir Ivic as “the best player in Israel.”
Hornets Reportedly Eyeing Move for Levi Garcia
According to Israeli outlet Sport 5, echoing a report from Homme Du Match, Watford have submitted a substantial offer for winger Levi Garcia, with the figure thought to be at least £4 million. Sport 5 suggests AEK Athens may be looking for twice that sum to secure the 23-year-old’s services. Beitar Jerusalem is keeping a close eye on any progress for a deal regarding Garcia as they are set to receive 40% of his sale from the Greek side.
Garcia joined AEK Athens in the 2020 summer transfer window for a £2 million fee the year after he left Kiryat Shmona for Beitar Jerusalem in a £500,000 move. Numerous other clubs in Europe are reportedly vying for his services, including Levante.
Offers Versatility and Starting Competition if Signed
The Trinidad and Tobago international team player made his professional first-team breakthrough with AZ Alkmaar at the start of 2016. After making 44 Eredivisie appearances, notching three goals and six assists in the process, he made his move to the Israeli top-flight. With Kiryat Shmona, in all competitions, he scored three goals in 22 appearances.
The following season, with Beitar Jerusalem, the “very fast, dynamic, excellent in one-on-ones, and an ideal player to break through defenses,” as Ivic called him, scored six goals and provided three assists in 33 appearances. With AEK Athens, the raw talent Ivic raved about continued to turn itself into goal-contribution output. In 35 appearances, Garcia scored six times and provided seven assists.
Despite primarily lining up as an inverted right-winger last season, the left-footed attacker has played the majority of his career as a left-winger. In 93 career appearances as a left-winger, Garcia has scored 14 goals and provided an equal number of assists. As a right-winger, in 52 appearances, he tallied 11 goals and seven assists. He even has found success on multiple occasions at centre-forward, providing three assists and scoring twice in 12 matches in the position
Not Destined to Happen – Still Worth Keeping an Eye On
Whether a deal to bring Garcia to Watford is actually close to happening, even with the reports, is still hard to determine. Considering the attacking threat Watford showed in their victory against Aston Villa, and with Joshua King and Joao Pedro yet to return from injury, a move for yet another attacker does not seem the most necessary. Perhaps Garcia could be brought in and then loaned out to provide competition for out-on-loan right-winger Philip Zinckernagel for who Ismaila Sarr’s successor will be. If Garcia is to arrive in this transfer window and stay, then minutes for Ken Sema will quickly become scarce.
Nonetheless, Garcia is an exciting player with lots of raw talent and tremendous potential. A move is likely still a long way away from being completed as things stand, though if the shocking transfer were to be made, the Hornets’ faithful would have plenty to be excited about.
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Injury could hamper Garcia’s Watford, Wolfsburg move.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).
T&T senior national football team and AEK Athens winger Levi Garcia is set to miss the start of his team's 2021/2022 season which kicks off on Saturday against OFI in the Greece Super League.
This after he suffered a torn meniscus which will have him sidelined for up to four weeks which now puts his possible transfer to English Premiership club, Watford FC or German Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg at risk.
The 23-year-old Garcia missed T&T's recent Concacaf Gold Cup involvement in the USA recently as he focused on recuperating from a hectic 2020/2021 which ended with his participation with the national team in the disastrous 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifying campaign in early June.
And with less than a week before the new Greek season kicked off the former Holland-based player was looking forward to building on his five goals scored from 26 appearances in his debut season in the Greek Super League after joining from Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem.
Earlier this month his younger brother Judah Garcia, 20, also signed with AEK Athens on a three-year contract and will line up for the second team in the Greek Super League 2.
But within recent days it was stated that while the younger Garcia has joined the club, his older brother could be on the way out with Premier League newcomers Watford having made a £4 million bid for the older Garcia, according to Sky Sports and Homme du Match.
A versatile wide man who can also play through the middle, former AZ Alkmaar youngster Garcia who scored a brace for T&T on his senior team debut also produced seven assists for Greek outfit last season.
It is understood that the bid by Watford for Garcia once dubbed the best player in the Israeli league by his then coach Vladimir Ivic is seen as a test-the-water but is way off the figure wanted by AEK, rumoured to be closer to £11 million for the speedy attacker.
Xisco Munoz’s side might have begun the new season in fine fettle, an Ismaila Sarr-inspired Watford out-playing and out-fighting Aston Villa, 3-2 on the opening day, but no one at Vicarage Road is getting carried away just yet.
However, Sarr is said to want out of Watford amid reports of a £40 million bid from Liverpool, which may see the bid for Garcia increased, depending on the seriousness of his injury.
According to another report, injured or not, Garcia has attracted a lot of interest from many clubs but AEK will not listen to offers for less than €15M while the highest bid so far is €7M from Wolfsburg, which was rejected.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia receives the first red card of his club career during a match between AEK Athens and OFI Crete FC. Was it justified?
https://www.youtube.com/v/CoiMZVv3yGg?start=69
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Wow. That was not justified imo! Even though Levi shoved him near the end of the brawl, that guy was riding Levi's back like a horse. didn't coming close to challenging for the ball. If anything he should've gotten the red and Levi a yellow. I would love to hear the referees assessment on this in the report.
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I am trying to see what it is Levi did from the beginning to deserve a red card. That is a bullshit call. The club should protest.
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Wow. That was not justified imo! Even though Levi shoved him near the end of the brawl, that guy was riding Levi's back like a horse. didn't coming close to challenging for the ball. If anything he should've gotten the red and Levi a yellow. I would love to hear the referees assessment on this in the report.
Evidently it is not what was done to him but all about how he reacted.
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Wow. That was not justified imo! Even though Levi shoved him near the end of the brawl, that guy was riding Levi's back like a horse. didn't coming close to challenging for the ball. If anything he should've gotten the red and Levi a yellow. I would love to hear the referees assessment on this in the report.
Evidently it is not what was done to him but all about how he reacted.
Agreed. That's why I thought he should've gotten a yellow for the shove (which the guy milked btw) since most players will have some sort of reaction based on the challenge. If Levi said something in addition then the red can be justified. The other player should've had a red card too, don't you think?
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wow. allyuh men real biased boy. #7 ride he back and get an acceptable shove -- yellow. But if you look at the shove on the #8 in real time, you can't allow that in a football match.
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wow. allyuh men real biased boy. #7 ride he back and get an acceptable shove -- yellow. But if you look at the shove on the #8 in real time, you can't allow that in a football match.
bullshit call!
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1. The foul aggravated Levi. He was practically in a headlock without having signed up for Greco-Roman wrestling. Zlatan would have reacted in a similar manner - although it is unlikely a player would have run up on his back as happened here.
There is a sequence of events that should be viewed as connected. Viewing everything as a totality, my takeaway is that Levi hasn't earned respect in the league and there's a constituency ready to peg him back. The sport is physical and mental. Some days both are "on". On others one of the two may be "off". The footballing "twisties" are "on" when both are "off" (submitted into evidence: Fernando Torres).
2. Maybe someone in the idle segment of the media will get around to periodically soliciting the Nakhid view on the Greek league and on Levi Garcia's weekly contributions.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia opens the scoring with a towering header during AEK Athens FC's 3-1 win over Panetolikos FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/jDwd99vU7t8?start=20
A leap of 2.70m (8.86 ft)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FA3cYQiXsAQ4vpj?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
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What a leap......man coulda do high jump yes ;D
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WATCH: Levi Garcia leaps high above the defense to head home his second goal of the season in AEK Athens FC's 2-2 draw with Apollon Smyrnis FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/FOT_gLZ3eBU?start=50
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WATCH: Levi Garcia leaps high above the defense to head home his second goal of the season in AEK Athens FC's 2-2 draw with Apollon Smyrnis FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/FOT_gLZ3eBU?start=50
Jumping, hang time and timing is good. Keep it up.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia's goal earns AEK Athens a 1-1 draw with AE Kifisia FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/hj_Zv19zMKs?start=60
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Levi scored today, and has been doing all he can to get an assist but his teammates being wasteful in the last few mins.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores with an instinctive strike in the 29th minute to put AEK Athens on course to a 2-0 away win at PAS Lamia 1964.
https://www.youtube.com/v/3cEBFicko7k?start=87
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Those highlights missed a couple more chances Levi created near the end, one was a square ball laid on a platter with the keeper having to scramble across, the AEK man put it wide.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia leaps unchallenged to score the opening goal in AEK Athens FC's 1-1 draw with PAOK FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/jAUHIz_Cmp4?start=90s
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scores a brace (https://twitter.com/socawarriors/status/1525860067282657283), but AEK Athens lose 3-2 to Aris FC.
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I tune in about the 60th minute becuz I check livescore and I see Levi in ting, the amount of times he have his hands on his knees, I eh know if he bun, hurt or fed up of the fouls. They not takin him off so I eh think he hurt. 1 assist and 1 goal, keep it up
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WATCH: Levi Garcia finished the 2021/22 Super League Greece season with a towering header and an assist during AEK Athens FC's 3-2 loss to Olympiacos.
https://www.youtube.com/v/N1WpMR6bExQ?start=260
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Hope he gets a transfer next season
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I glad for the stat but that assist eh really do anything. He pass the ball real far from goal. Anyway it counts. Real good jump for the header, he does really get up dey.
Olympiacos score some real jokey goals man, tough way for aek to lose.
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I guess this was announced before but AEK just hired Matias Almeyda as head coach. I hope he appreciates our man and gets the best out of him.
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I guess this was announced before but AEK just hired Matias Almeyda as head coach. I hope he appreciates our man and gets the best out of him.
He reminds me of Simeone in several ways. This look could squeeze all the juice from de lime.
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Levi started against Pana. Unfortunately he gave up a penalty that was the winner for Pana. It was harsh I think, man felt contact and dropped in the box.
I hope he keeps starting. Aek have been busy, recently getting the Croatian Vida and Frenchman Sidibe
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Levi started against Pana. Unfortunately he gave up a penalty that was the winner for Pana. It was harsh I think, man felt contact and dropped in the box.
I hope he keeps starting. Aek have been busy, recently getting the Croatian Vida and Frenchman Sidibe
That was his first start for the season.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia scored his first goal of the season with a strike from outside the box during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over Panetolikos FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/2GcsZQ7xfeI?start=97
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https://www.youtube.com/v/IDSPbEy55o4
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WATCH: Levi Garcia notched his second goal of the season when he buried a header in the 26th minute of AEK Athens FC's 4-1 win over Ionikos FC. The match was played at AEK's new Agia Sophia Stadium.
https://www.youtube.com/v/J3957JFNF6c
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Boss player. So AEK have ambition then, new stadium an ting.
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WATCH: Levi Garcia dinks the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to score his third goal in as many games as AEK Athens remain in second place after a 2-0 win over Aris Thessaloniki.
https://www.youtube.com/v/GCW33i-cSFw?start=344
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WATCH: Levi Garcia drinks the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to score his third goal in as many games as AEK Athens remain in second place after a 2-0 win over Aris Thessaloniki.
https://www.youtube.com/v/GCW33i-cSFw?start=344
error correct will get u every time
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WATCH: Levi Garcia drinks the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to score his third goal in as many games as AEK Athens remain in second place after a 2-0 win over Aris Thessaloniki.
https://www.youtube.com/v/GCW33i-cSFw?start=344
error correct will get u every time
Damn it. LOL
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Plenty action for Garcia in that game. Besides the goal, he had one cleared off the line, put another one in that was offside, his teammate shoulda passed earlier, he had a great cross to the far post but his teammate sent it straight at the keeper.
On another note Gervinho played for the opponent.
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Plenty action for Garcia in that game. Besides the goal, he had one cleared off the line, put another one in that was offside, his teammate shoulda passed earlier, he had a great cross to the far post but his teammate sent it straight at the keeper.
On another note Gervinho played for the opponent.
Any shirt exchange?
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A second-half brace by Levi Garcia (https://twitter.com/socawarriors/status/1584658666224898049) secures all three points for AEK Athens on the road against Levadiakos FC.
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Man serious this rounds
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Leipzig and Lazio will see Levi Garcia up close in the derby with PAOK
SPORTSMary World 3 days ago
https://hellas.postsen.com/sports/142345/Leipzig-and-Lazio-will-see-Levi-Garcia-up-close-in-the-derby-with-PAOK.html
The efficiency of Levi Garcia’s transfer at the top of AEK’s attack is also underlined by the attention the 25-year-old ace attracts. Indicatively, scouts from Leipzig and Lazio will be there for him at the OPAP Arena in Sunday’s derby.
It is no longer news that scouting is done constantly and continuously from the top European level for Konstantinos Koulierakis. The 19-year-old central defender, however, is slowly gaining company in the list of footballers who are watched internationally by the Super League.
In Sunday’s OPAP Arena derby, with AEK welcoming PAOK, he will not be the only one to bring people to the stands, as scouts are also coming for Levi Garcia.
His transfer – following Matias Almeida’s decision – to the role of striker is not only efficient for the Union, with the 25-year-old striker being the top scorer having scored five goals in the league, but obviously also for him, who this year, playing in top of the offense is having the most productive start to a season of his career.
And predictably it causes looks and attention. Not that it’s the first time, since it was last summer Wolfsburg had submitted a proposal of 7 million euros for his purchasebut without being accepted by AEK.
As such, envoys from Leipzig and Lazio come to see him on Sunday afternoon in New Philadelphia.
They won’t be the only ones – Benfica have locked him firmly since last year, as well as Koulierakis, for whom these appearances are also obviously an opportunity to expand his circle of interested parties – but they are one of the first to check him as a striker they further underline the momentum that Garcia is clearly developing in his new role at AEK.
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Having another good game today. He scored the first currently 2-0 in the 82'
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
One of the bright spot of Trini footballer overseas. Good Luck. Damn, he should ah gone ManU ;D ;D ;D
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Next stop seria A I hope
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I have family in Athens, PAOK fans so they not happy Garcia score against them. General opinion is Garcia is the best attacker in the league. He hadda make the most of this form. Besides the goal he twist up a defender on the goal line, but hit straight at the goalie. The goal was simple but what a confident unerring finish with his weaker foot. Boom up in the top corner. Boss player.
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Next stop seria A I hope
He will be good there, Spain or Portugal. Places where they appreciate a skills man. Right now the Greek league is 19th in Europe so he hadda be able to handle the step up in quality. He more than handle it when he was in the Netherlands though. They ranked 6th
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Levi Garcia continues his rich vein of form as he notches his sixth goal in 10 league games during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki.
https://www.youtube.com/v/zn0KtuB4gfk?start=147
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Garcia bags winner against PAOK FC.
T&T Newsday Reports.
Trinidad and Tobago's Levi Garcia scored the winner on Sunday for AEK Athens, who defeated PAOK FC 2-0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn0KtuB4gfk&t=147s) in the Greek Super League. It was AEK Athens' fifth consecutive victory, to help them stay on pace with league leaders Panathinaikos.
At the OPAP Arena in Athens, AEK Athens went ahead in the 36th minute through Garcia, courtesy an assist from midfielder Niclas Eliasson. It was Garcia's sixth goal of the season, two behind Panathinaikos' Aitor Cantalapiedra in the race for most goals.
Eliasson added another assist in the second half, this time to Mijat Gacinovic, to make it 2-0 in the 61st minute.
The victory kept second-placed AEK Athens six points behind Panathinaikos, who are yet to drop points after ten matches.
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Levi Garcia continues his rich vein of form as he notches his sixth goal in 10 league games during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki.
https://www.youtube.com/v/zn0KtuB4gfk?start=147
Only fault I saw was after he beat the 2 defenders he coulda square to the man in the middle of the box for a easy shot. That crowd was rockin.
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Levi Garcia continues his rich vein of form as he notches his sixth goal in 10 league games during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki.
Well taken goal, but at de same time, dat was some slack ass defending. Man free as ah bird near de penalty spot.
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Levi Garcia continues his rich vein of form as he notches his sixth goal in 10 league games during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki.
Well taken goal, but at de same time, dat was some slack ass defending. Man free as ah bird near de penalty spot.
Ent ! Practically more opposing forwards than defenders. Thanks, we taking it !
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Levi Garcia continues his rich vein of form as he notches his sixth goal in 10 league games during AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki.
Well taken goal, but at de same time, dat was some slack ass defending. Man free as ah bird near de penalty spot.
Ent ! Practically more opposing forwards than defenders. Thanks, we taking it !
Playing out de back like dat is pure assness in my opinion. One mistake and everybody out of position.
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https://www.fussballtransfers.com/a4422886637477487766-noch-keine-bvb-anfrage-fuer-lindstroem
Levi Garcia, a player from PAOK's current opponent, is also luring scouts from numerous top European clubs to Greece. According to the report, "half of Europe" is behind the 24-year-old . Garcia is mostly used as a right winger and has already scored five goals this season. The lightning-fast attacker is under contract in the Greek capital until 2025. More than one eye will be cast on him at the game.
It was only recently announced that Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart are watching Kostas Koulierakis from PAOK Thessaloniki , and now another Bundesliga club has joined the group of interested parties. This Sunday, PAOK meets AEK Athens (6:30 p.m.), according to the portal 'Sportime.gr', observers from Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio Rome, AC Florence and OSC Lille are on site.
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The Paok man those scouts went to see made the short pass from the back that led to Levi goal
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FROM GREECE, ACF Scouts observe L. Garcia
https://m.firenzeviola.it/news/dalla-grecia-scout-acf-osservano-l-garcia-380469
According to the Greek newspaper SportTime , the purple observers would have flown to Greece to watch the match between Aek Athens and Paok Thessaloniki to observe the '97 class striker Levi Garcia , a Trinidad and Tobago player who scored 5 goals in 10 games. In addition to the Fiorentina scouts, there were also observers from Genoa, Lazio, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lille, Trabzonspor and Besiktas.
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Scouts are always following the proceedings. LG just needs to concentrate, play ball and the chips will fall in place if his output exceeds necessities.
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Levi scored a penalty and had a headed assist so far.
This team is not a challenge for AEK.
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Levi Garcia equals his goal tally from last season after only 12 matches, as he slots home a penalty to open the scoring in AEK Athens FC's 3-0 win over OFI Crete. Garcia also provided the assist on AEK's third goal.
https://www.youtube.com/v/3YVg7-OimGo?start=47
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Big game today in Olympiakos stadium. I only saw some in between but I did see Levi with a glaring miss in the first half. It was close in at a bad angle on the left but he missed the whole goal with his left foot, also probably shoulda squared it to Amrabat who was central but marked. I really wish he scored in this one, to shut up whiny James Rodriguez who I didn't know played there.
Oh yeah he also had a ball cleared off the line in the first half.
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Levi Garcia is UNSTOPPABLE in 2022!
https://www.youtube.com/v/n4FQULR9LgQ
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Levi Garcia opens the scoring in grand style with a golazo in AEK Athens FC's 2-0 win over Kifisia in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash in the Greek Cup.
https://www.youtube.com/v/xMvy5sAYceo?start=95
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jesus :o :o :o sweet
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jesus :o :o :o sweet
The goal, or the shirt giveaway at the end? ;D
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I thought the Amrabat at the wc was the aek man. Found out it's the brother.
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jesus :o :o :o sweet
The goal, or the shirt giveaway at the end? ;D
goal didn' watch it out
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I thought the Amrabat at the wc was the aek man. Found out it's the brother.
The 2022 Amrabat was mostly unused in Russia.
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Levi Garcia out-muscles a defender and rounds the goalkeeper to score his 8th goal in 14 league appearances this season to help AEK Athens to a 3-0 win over PAS Lamia 1964.
https://www.youtube.com/v/zActCthLaG4?start=29
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Somebody please take him to a better league
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Another goal today.
Scored the 4th in a 4-0 win over NFC Volos
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decent header.... didn' see him coming
https://www.youtube.com/v/EU47CZZ9fO8?start=80
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The last game they end up losing, aek did not create enough, Garcia is not really a center forward although he can finish, he much better creating down the wing, cutting in, getting on to crosses from the far side. They coulda used his creativity out wide. They in 2nd, I hope they make a good push this year for the title.
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Liverpool would be a good destination for Levi now.
Liverpool lacking a midfield. He could play right.
He could help TAA
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They beat leaders Panathanaikos yesterday 1-0 and lie 4 pts behind. That's pana first loss of the season. I eh see it yet but look like Levi played the 90
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Liverpool would be a good destination for Levi now.
Liverpool lacking a midfield. He could play right.
He could help TAA
Why Liverpool? Why not ManU?
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Liverpool would be a good destination for Levi now.
Liverpool lacking a midfield. He could play right.
He could help TAA
It does not matter because he does not qualify for a UK work permit
Why Liverpool? Why not ManU?
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what happened to levi? last time i heard he went to israel.
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A goal and an assist today for AEK.
https://www.sport24.gr/matchcenter/aek-panaitolikos-live-15-01-2023/62e6125cbf547c421afc2dcd#livematch
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Levi Garcia has reached double figures for league goals in a season for the first time in his career when he scored the second goal in AEK Athens FC's 4-1 win over Panetolikos FC. In 18 league games, Levi has 10 goals and 3 assists.
https://www.youtube.com/v/AOfG913h5Y8?start=20
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Vey good Levi. Headers are fantastic!!!!!!
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De man timing and jump ability are exquisite.
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Goal again in the Greek cup
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Any transfer talk?
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Levi Garcia came on as a second half substitute and scored within 12 minutes of being on the pitch to help AEK Athens cruise to a 3-0 victory over Panserraikos FC in the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup in the Greek Cup. Garcia also provided an assist in the 90th minute.
https://www.youtube.com/v/NhovGLPQAJs?start=174
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Any transfer talk?
Surely by end of season he's has to be going to a bigger league. He's outgrown the Greek league now. Hope he makes a sensible decision for his next step
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His turn and pass for the third goal were good. As long as he keep confusing his opponents he will be fine. The muscle he put on in the past couple years helping him whenever come up against the defensive big men. Hoping for a good team to come in for him. Aek will be well placed to make a profit
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Not trying to be speculative, but I think a transfer is on the books this transfer season…he wasn’t on Aek roster for their last game, or for their game today as well…he is in form, no reason for him not to be starting, yet alone on team roster…let’s see…
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Besiktas are reported interested in Garcia and it’s reported they’ve submitted a proposal. The coach loves him, they value him around 5 million EUROS. So I heard. Nottingham Forest, Wolves and some smaller teams from Italy like Florentina is also said to be interested.
All just rumours, maybe in the summer being the transfer window closes in one week.
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I hope is a transfer happening. The timing of his absence might suggest so, but it could just be an injury, hopefully he fine and is taking a big step up
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I agree and hopeful that he’s picking up on a transfer…nothing on his social media!
guys I have a question…Trinbagonians can’t play in the Premier League as of now because we are ranked low as a country, is this true?
Joevin and Molino would have made a huge name in the PL.
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guys I have a question…Trinbagonians can’t play in the Premier League as of now because we are ranked low as a country, is this true?
There is more to it than just our FIFA ranking. It's also what league you play in and to some extent what club you play for because appearances in competitions like Champions League, Europa League help.
Read New Work Permit Requirements For Players Moving To English Clubs Post-Brexit (https://worldfootballindex.com/2020/12/work-permits-premier-league-post-brexit-english-clubs-efl-libertadores/).
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I think a move is on as well. Team currently playing and he's not even on the bench and he's not listed as injured on the team roster
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Besiktas are reported interested in Garcia and it’s reported they’ve submitted a proposal. The coach loves him, they value him around 5 million EUROS. So I heard. Nottingham Forest, Wolves and some smaller teams from Italy like Florentina is also said to be interested.
All just rumours, maybe in the summer being the transfer window closes in one week.
From Greece to Turkey? When should I be excited?
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I am not really excited about that move, if that is true.
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Precisely, but doh worry: Villareal is also curious.
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Levi back in the starting lineup. I guess it was something minor. Aek have a chance to go top temporarily if they win and depending on Panathanaikos result tomorrow.
There's a link to the game on stopstream.com
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Goal again, 4th minute of the Greek cup semi final first leg, vs olympiakos, inside left of the box, left foot to the top left corner.
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Yep…he scored 2 goals today…the second was a penalty
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https://www.sport24.gr/football/saoythampton-leverkoyzen-real-salt-lake-oi-treis-nees-omades-poy-tsekaroyn-ton-livai-gkarsia.9831839.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Old article, naming Southampton, leverkusen, Leipzig, Lazio and real salt lake as interested
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Nothing beats a decent salary, a decent bonus, and a lot of appreciation in support and bonuses from the ppl who know you. Post the appreciation nah seeker. As long as development and successes are consistent, forget that greener grass that other ppl seeing on the other side. Work yuh soil, reap yuh benefits. I suspect big bonus payment, or club financial decision to a bigger payday. Either way, continued blessings Mr. Garcia.
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Levi Garcia's brace leads AEK Athens to a 3-0 victory over rivals Olympiacos in the first leg of their Greek Cup semifinal.
https://www.youtube.com/v/hOPX79M9vh4
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Good finishes, coulda had another goal in the first half. He completely missed a square ball across the box from the left under heavy pressure.
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Twitter account aek insider claims that a dortmund scout went to watch Levi at the olympiacos game and a Napoli scout will be watching the next few games.
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Goal again in the league, apparently a free kick. I have not seen it. Man on fire, serious dis rounds, and deadly.
https://youtu.be/dUy-VeRbdCo
Short highlights, look like a slight deflection on the free kick but we go take it.
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Levi Garcia rifles a free-kick into the top left-hand corner of the net to lead AEK Athens to a 3-0 win over Levadiakos FC. With 11 goals, Garcia is now the joint leading scorer of the Super League Greece.
https://www.youtube.com/v/dUy-VeRbdCo
https://www.youtube.com/v/g3nS2QadnYM
Levi Garcia is Greek Super League top scorer.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
Trinidad and Tobago striker Levi Garcia is now the Greek Super League’s top scorer this season, with 11 goals to his name, for club AEK Athens.
Garcia achieved the feat after scoring the opening goal, in the 37th minute, of his team’s 3-0 victory over Levadiakos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUy-VeRbdCo) on Monday.
He’s now scored 11 goals in 20 of AEK Athens’ 21 league matches played. There are five remaining games in the league season and Garcia is currently on course to possibly cop the league’s top-scorer award.
Before he found the back of the net, Garcia was tied on ten goals with Panaitolikos striker Nikolaos. In third, with nine goals from 17 matches, is Olympiacos’ Cedric Makambu.
The victory for AEK Athens (50pts) keeps them within one point of league leaders Panathinaikos. AEK Athens however, have played 20 matches so far, while Panathinaikos have played one more.
Garcia last scored a league goal on January 15 in a 4-0 triumph over Panetolikos.
But in the Greek Sup Cup, he netted a brace in the third and 90+12 minutes of semi-final leg one last Thursday. Garcia was also on target in the 67th minute in leg one of the quarter-finals on January 18. Watch Levi's interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nS2QadnYM).
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Levi Garcia rifles a free-kick into the top left-hand corner of the net to lead AEK Athens to a 3-0 win over Levadiakos FC. With 11 goals, Garcia is now the joint leading scorer of the Super League Greece.
https://www.youtube.com/v/dUy-VeRbdCo
https://www.youtube.com/v/g3nS2QadnYM
Levi Garcia is Greek Super League top scorer.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).
Trinidad and Tobago striker Levi Garcia is now the Greek Super League’s top scorer this season, with 11 goals to his name, for club AEK Athens.
Garcia achieved the feat after scoring the opening goal, in the 37th minute, of his team’s 3-0 victory over Levadiakos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUy-VeRbdCo) on Monday.
He’s now scored 11 goals in 20 of AEK Athens’ 21 league matches played. There are five remaining games in the league season and Garcia is currently on course to possibly cop the league’s top-scorer award.
Before he found the back of the net, Garcia was tied on ten goals with Panaitolikos striker Nikolaos. In third, with nine goals from 17 matches, is Olympiacos’ Cedric Makambu.
The victory for AEK Athens (50pts) keeps them within one point of league leaders Panathinaikos. AEK Athens however, have played 20 matches so far, while Panathinaikos have played one more.
Garcia last scored a league goal on January 15 in a 4-0 triumph over Panetolikos.
But in the Greek Sup Cup, he netted a brace in the third and 90+12 minutes of semi-final leg one last Thursday. Garcia was also on target in the 67th minute in leg one of the quarter-finals on January 18. Watch Levi's interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nS2QadnYM).
The Man on fire!!! The Brightest Star in TT football currently. Blessings.
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Interesting read, Levi Garcia is paid less than 13 other AEK players. Yuh might have to translate from Greek
https://www.sport24.gr/football/livai-gkarsia-o-kalyteros-for-toy-protathlimatos-einai-o-pio-chamila-ameivomenos-toy-big-5.9939581.html
Another one from yesterday full of praise and data on Levi.
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-i-persini-enosi-troei-ti-skoni-tis-fetinis-kai-toy-astamatitoy-livai-gkarsia.9939575.html
This second article says Levi won the penalty that Amrabat scored in that game. A defender tripped him from behind and got sent off.
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Interesting read, Levi Garcia is paid less than 13 other AEK players. Yuh might have to translate from Greek
https://www.sport24.gr/football/livai-gkarsia-o-kalyteros-for-toy-protathlimatos-einai-o-pio-chamila-ameivomenos-toy-big-5.9939581.html
Another one from yesterday full of praise and data on Levi.
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-i-persini-enosi-troei-ti-skoni-tis-fetinis-kai-toy-astamatitoy-livai-gkarsia.9939575.html
This second article says Levi won the penalty that Amrabat scored in that game. A defender tripped him from behind and got sent off.
It’s strange that you point this out because i often find that AEK does not highlight Levi as much when he scores a goal or assist compared to his lighter skin colleagues. Maybe it’s me…but I find it strange.
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Levi is injured, for approx 3 weeks
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-thlasi-ston-dexio-prosagogo-o-livai-gkarsia.9954270.html
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Levi is injured, for approx 3 weeks
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-thlasi-ston-dexio-prosagogo-o-livai-gkarsia.9954270.html
What a bummer ?
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Only 3 league games left, plus cup games
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Then he can’t play in the National Cup.
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Paok vs aek, Levi is on in the 2nd half, still 0-0
0-1, aek with a great goal, Levi uninvolved
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Game 3 of the playoffs vs Volos, Levi started and got an assist early.
He had a great chance to score, intercepted a back pass and went around the keeper but put it into the side netting. He's off in the 75th minute
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He started and scored the first goal, a penalty in a 3-1 win. Zuber the Swiss score 2 nice goals for them
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Aek just got past Olympiakos in the Greek cup semifinal 2nd leg, losing 2-1 but through 4-2 on aggregate. Garcia started and his 2nd half shot took a heavy deflection and went in, it went down as an own goal but I think it was on target initially, keeper may have been able to reach it though. Levi get real rough up in this game, the Olympiacos defenders were all over his back, hacking, bumping, very physical.
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I am amazed that no bigger European Club cannot put in an offer for Levi Garcia,it would be nice to see him in England with an EPL club.All I keep hearing is ,some clubs are showing interest,come on man buy the bloody boy.
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Playoff game in Olympiakos stadium, Levi started again and scored aek's 2nd, a penalty in the 2nd half. It was a high penalty, kissed the underside of the bar. No chance for the keeper. That made it 2-1 and they won 3-1. I think he played the 90. In this game again, he was heavily marked and still managed a couple good shots. His physical strength helping him deal with big defenders.
https://youtu.be/fKeUA9bbpwE
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Appreciate all yuh updates Peong. Would love to see him in the Prem. ;D
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Levi Garcia tallied his 17th goal of the season in all competitions when he scored a penalty during AEK Athens FC's 3-1 win over Olympiacos.
https://www.youtube.com/v/fKeUA9bbpwE?start=95
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Just what I was hoping for, Levi scored from open play, a beauty of a left footed curler into the left side, keeper didn't bother diving.
This game was over early, Paok got a red in around the 10th minute, and Aek scored 2 soon after. Levi scored the 3rd in min 70-something, he came off soon after and it's 4-0
Also there's a big trinbago flag in the stadium, respect to that fan
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Big match on Sunday. Winner go on top.
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Garcia nets as AEK Athens hammers PAOK FC 4-0.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).
Soca Warriors international Levi Garcia scored for the second straight outing as AEK Athens kept up their bid for the Stoiximan Greece Super League title with a 4-0 hammering of PAOK FC in Round Six of their six-club Championship Round series at the OPAP Arena, Athens Greece, Wednesday.
The visitors got off to a bad start when Giannis Kargas was issued a straight red card via the VAR ruling in the tenth minute after which Steven Zuber netted in the 21st, and Harold Moukoudi three minutes later, both off of assists from Jens Jonsson for AEK to lead 2-0 at the half-time interval.
The 25-year-old Garcia then found the back of the next in the 77th minute with his 14th league goal of the campaign, and 18th overall for a 3-0 lead before Paolo Fernandes added a fourth item in the 86th to cap off a stellar display by the host to move to 75 points from 32 matches, level with Panathinaikos who blanked NFC Volos 2-0 ahead of their clash on Sunday while defending champions Olympiacos beaten by Aris 2-1 stayed third with 63 points followed by PAOK with 60, Aris with 47 and Volos FC with 40.
On Sunday, last Garcwhipped host and reigning Super League champions Olympiacos 3-1 in Round Five at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskák on Sunday.
The visitors silenced the home crowd in the seventh minute when Mijat Gacinovic netted the opener off an assist from Zuber and they held that lead until the half-time interval.
Nine minutes after the restart Cedric Bakambu drew Olympiacos level as they looked to mount a comeback in the hunt for the title.
However, eight minutes from full-time, Garcia played a one-two at the edge of the 18-yard box with Croatian Domagoj Vida, with the latter then being tripped up in the area by Moldovan Oleg Reabciuk, resulting in a penalty kick which was rifled home into the top right-hand corner of the net by Garcia to restore the lead at 2-1 before teammate Petros Mantalos added an insurance item in the first minute of time added-on.
The 25-year-old Garcia and his AEK Athens teammates are already through to the Greece Novibet Cup final against PAOK on May 23.
This after AEK Athens beat Olympiacos 4-2 on aggregate in their home-and-away semifinal, losing their second-leg semifinal 1-2 away after winning the first-leg 3-0 with Garcia scoring a double.
The T&T international was forced to miss T&T’s recent final two CONCACAF Nations League B Group C fixtures, a 3-0 away win against Bahamas on March 24, and three days later a 1-1 draw at home to Nicaragua at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, due to an injury he sustained on February 25 which kept him out of action for 35 days.
During his time out injured, he also missed his club’s two remaining regular season matches, a 3-0 win over OFI Crete on March 5, a 1-0 over Atromitos Athens on March 8, and a 1-3 loss to Olympiacos on March 12, as well as the first round of the Championship Round, a 0-0 draw with Panathinaikos on March 19.
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18 goals and counting in all competitions for Levi Garcia as he scores this superb one-time left-footed shot from the edge of the area in AEK Athens FC's 4-0 thumping of PAOK.
https://www.youtube.com/v/IBP54Ap9Atw?start=91
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Celtic weigh up transfer swoop for free-scoring AEK Athens forward Levi Garcia
By Stewart Fisher (The Scottish Sun)
CELTIC are keeping tabs on a prolific Greece-based striker as they ponder their squad improvements for next season.
The Hoops sent scouts to watch 25-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international Levi Garcia during Sunday's 3-1 win over Olympiakos.
And they watched him score a penalty, his 18th goal of the season, as AEK moved joint top of the Greek league with matches running out.
The powerful left-sided hitman - who stands 6ft tall - can operate through the middle or off the right - and he's also got six assists to his name.
Garcia cost £1.9m when he moved from Beitar Jerusalem to Greek football back in 2020, and has two years remaining on his current deal.
He's also a regular for his country, having scored eight goals in 36 appearances for Trinidad and Tobago.
The news came amid ongoing uncertainty over the future of winger Liel Abada.
The Israeli right winger cost just £3.6m when he arrived from Maccabi Petah Tikva last summer.
But he could being in four or five times that amid interest from Southampton, Ajax, Benfica and Crystal Palace.
Abada has found himself on the bench more often than not this campaign despite featuring 41 times in total for Ange Postecoglou's side.
The 21-year-old is under contract at the Hoops until 2026 after agreeing a five-year deal in 2021 but it looks likely that he will move on this summer.
It was suggested by Abada's former club's president last month that the player wanted to extend his current deal, but Celtic failed to reach an agreement.
The Maccabi Petah Tikva chief insisted that Abada now wants to leave Parkhead after negotiations fell short and claimed there's a 90 per cent it will be at the end of this season.
Manager Ange Postecoglou always keeps a keen eye on Greek football, having snapped up the likes of Georgios Giakoumakis shortly after his arrival at the club.
Like Giakoumakis, Garcia has a spell in Dutch football on his resume, having played at AZ Alkmaar before arriving in Israeli football.
Celtic have dealt with AEK Athens in the past, snapping up Greek goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas from there back in July 2020.
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I don't like that league style for Levi.
Even lower level teams in:
Italy, Germany, Spain, France (in that order) would be better for his growth.
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I hear what yuh saying but on the other hand aek have a good chance of cl football next season. Hadda factor that in
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speaking of which -- Keston Julien played against Nicaragua? [forgive me, i forgetful like a typical trini].
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https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/04/27/celtic-now-want-to-sign-25-year-old-compared-to-cristiano-ronaldo/
The comparison to cristiano is that he can jump real high.
That celtic link is being repeated all over. I don't like the Scottish league right now. I personally would love to see him in Spain. I think he can do the job in any league right now. As a winger though.
I wonder if he wants to play as a winger or continue at center forward?
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I did not see the game vs Panathanaikos. 0-0
Last week Montpellier from Ligue 1 offered 10 million euros but aek said no.
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-to-ochi-sti-monpelie-gia-livai-tosa-edosan-oi-galloi.10026202.html
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:beermug: great news. Make us forget about our former Toulouse star. anybody remember his name without search? [or only I getting Alzheimers] lol.
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I wonder how much AEK values him at 🤔
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At the least 30 million Euros.
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For €30 million they'll have to keep him. They won't get that amount, 15-20 max
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An added complication is that his former club Beitar have rights to 40% of his transfer fee. AEK will want the fee to be high enough that they get a good return.
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Celtic ‘set to battle FOURTEEN clubs’ for Levi Garcia as multiple scouts watch AEK Athens star in action.
By Jay Blakeway (thescottishsun.co.uk)
CELTIC reportedly face competition from as many as FOURTEEN other clubs for the signature of transfer target Levi Garcia.
SunSport exclusively revealed last week that the Hoops were interested in the services of the 25-year-old AEK Athens forward, with scouts sent to watch Garcia in action during his side’s 3-1 win over Olympiacos.
But it sounds like manager Ange Postecoglou will have his work cut out for him if he is to secure the signature of the 25-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international.
According to Greek football outlet Sportime, Celtic were not alone when scouting the attacker for a second time.
They counted the Scottish Premiership champions as one of 15 European outfits who sent representatives to watch the impressive Garcia during his team’s derby draw with Panathinaikos.
Other clubs rumoured to be interested in the 18-goal frontman include Lazio, Stuttgart, Lille, Bordeaux and Slavia Prague.
He may have not found the net against his city rivals, but he scored in the three games prior and also has six assists to his name this term.
Standing at 6ft tall, the powerful left-sided hitman, who can play as a striker or off the right-hand, has lead AEK Athens to joint-top of the Greek Super League.
Garcia cost the capital outfit £1.9m when he moved from Beitar Jerusalem back in 2020, and has two years left on his current contract.
He is also a regular starter for his country, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
It would not be the first time Postecoglou has recruited from the Greek market, with the boss making former Hoops striker Georgios Giakoumakis one of his first signings.
Garcia could be a replacement for current Celtic winger Liel Abada, with uncertainty looming over the Israeli’s future at the club.
Abada cost the Hoops £3.6m when he signed from Maccabi Petah Tikva last summer.
But he has been linked with a move away from Glasgow with interest from Southampton, Ajax, Benfica and Crystal Palace.
The 21-year-old has mostly been used as a substitute by his boss this season despite being a regular in the side last season, making 41 appearances in all competitions.
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Don't know if he will work under Sarri methodical teamwork-centric style, his strength and jumping would be an asset though
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Italy have real racist taunting. I eh like dat atmosphere
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Levi was not in the squad because of high fever. Aek won and only need 1 pt from the final game to secure the title.
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A loss will win them the title as well on goal difference. Panathaniakos would need them to lose by 16+ goals plus win their game. Unless there's match fixing I think it's almost impossible for them to mess this one up
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Nope they need a draw apparently its head to head tie breaker
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Panathanaikos won one 2-1, AeK won the other 1-0 and the other two matches they played drew 0-0. So head to head won't factor in even though. A loss would still win them the league
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.agonasport.com/agonasport-allnews/the-tie-breaker-criteria-in-the-greek-superleague%3fformat=amp
Check number four in the link
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They have been equal on points a while and Pani was always in 1st place is only weekend here Olympiacos beat thrm and aek won
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When they were tied on points the tables had Panathanaikos in first place.
From the league website https://www.slgr.gr/el/scoreboard/
In the event of a tie between teams in the Playoffs and Playouts, then for the tied teams the ranking criteria, in order, are as follows:
- The total number of points collected by each team in all matches of the Championship (during the Regular Season and the Playoffs / Playouts combined).
- The goal difference that each team has between the tied teams again in all matches of the Championship (during the Regular Season and Playoffs / Playouts combined).
- The position occupied by each team among the re-tied teams in the Regular Season of the Championship.
Just win with a Levi hattrick, I will be satisfied with that.
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Final game, Levi started, AEK playing at home and currently up 1-0
Links at https://reddit1.sportshub.stream/event/aek_volos_133336378/
4-0, Levi assisted nicely on the third, add league champion to the resume.
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After Greek league title, Levi Garcia eyes more success.
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday).
AFTER bagging a team-leading 14 goals to help AEK Athens win the 2022/2023 Greek Super League title, Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Levi Garcia is eager for more success. Describing it as a "massive" season and the best of his three years at the club, Garcia said this has pushed him to work even harder.
AEK Athens trounced NFC Volos 4-0 on Sunday, to top the table with 83 points.
Known primarily as a direct threat in the box, Garcia showed his play-making capability with an assist to teammate Orbelin Pineda, in the 59th minute, for the third goal. It was the club's 13th league title and the first since Garcia arrived.
The Santa Flora-born footballer finished as the runner-up for the Golden Boot, behind Olympiacos's Cedric Bakambu's 18 goals.
He had five assists for the season.
Next up for AEK Athens is the Greek Cup final against PAOK Thessaloniki FC on May 24.
Speaking to Newsday on Monday, Garcia said while it has been a "really, really long season," it is not yet over.
"(We have) one trophy in the bag and hopefully we could get another one to top of it."
He said he is satisfied with his performance thus far despite minor injuries during the season, which he called "a couple of hiccups."
"But I am really really happy about myself and I believe I could do much more, and I believe, hopefully, in the near future I (will)."
He said maintaining his fitness and health is important and he will continue to adhere to his training regimen.
Throughout the season, there were several rumours that major international clubs were interested in signing him. Among the teams reported to have scouted him are Bundesliga title contenders Borussia Dortmund, French club Lille and Scottish champions Celtic.
Despite the speculation, Garcia is staying grounded and said this is something players deal with throughout their career. But, admittedly, he said, it can be challenging to ignore these developments.
"I just try my best to pay it no mind, almost, (but) as much as you want to block it out, (sometimes) when you hear the types of clubs that are interested in you, you'd be like: 'What!?' But you have to block it off and continue to stay focused on the goals and tasks at hand."
As it stands, Garcia plans to remain with AEK Athens as there are still two years left in his contract.
But he added, "Whatever happens in the future, according to how things go, we will see..."
There has been an outpouring of support for Garcia and AEK Athens on social media by TT nationals, which he said came as a "big surprise" to him.
"I didn't know so many people were following, and there are people who are just getting to know (about) me too.
"I appreciate the love and it's really been a joy to see the support and, as you know, this really pushes you to do even more."
In addition to this, he also has the support of his fiancé and two children who live with him in Greece. This, he said, is another major factor that pushed him to do his best.
"I think everyone knows I come from a big family with a lot of siblings, and they have played a big role in my career as well. So having a family of my own now really drives me.
"There are days where you may come home stressed and whatnot and they take away a lot of the pain and help you to recover faster and to keep going."
He said he learnt a lot this season, which he credited to his coaches, teammates and his own hard work.
"The amount of work you give in to your trade is usually what you get out of it...I really, really worked hard this season from pre-season to now and I will continue to work hard."
He said he is also looking forward to resume representing TT on the national team as the Gold Cup qualifiers near.
After missing out on a direct qualification, TT and 11 other teams will compete for the final three spots in the competition.
The qualification tournament will be held from June 16-20 in Florida, US, and the Gold Cup will be played from June 24 to July 16 in the US and Canada.
Owing to injury, Garcia missed out on the Concacaf Nations League in March, which saw T&T draw 1-1 with Nicaragua, a result which saw T&T miss promotion to League A and fail to automatically qualify for the Gold Cup.
He told Newsday, "It's really unfortunate I could not have been there the last time, but we still have a chance.
"I will do my best...It's a team sport but I will try my best to bring my experience and what I can help with."
The TT Football Association (TTFA) has since congratulated Garcia on social media.
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HOOPS CHASE Levi Garcia ‘transfer price revealed’ as Celtic on high-alert over target
By: David Robson (thescottishsun.co.uk).
AEK ATHENS have named their asking price for Celtic target Levi Garcia, according to a report.
SunSport revealed last month that Ange Postecoglou has been keeping tabs on the free-scoring Greece-based striker this season.
The prolific forward, who has 18 goals to his name this campaign, has been regularly scouted by the Hoops this year as the former Socceroos boss prepares to add attacking reinforcements to his squad.
Standing at 6ft, the powerful hitman looks set to leave AEK at the end of the season with over FOURTEEN teams said to be interested in the wideman.
The Trinidad and Tobago international joined the Greek side for around £1.9million from Beitar Jerusalem in 2020 and still has two years remaining on his current deal.
And AEK are reportedly keen on off-loading the forward in the summer to make a healthy profit, but Celtic have been dealt a blow in the race to sign him.
It's being suggested by Sportime journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos that the Greek giants are holding out for around €15million for the player, leaving a deal for Celtic unlikely.
He tweeted: "AEK Athens will not consider any offer for their striker Levi García, for less than €15m."
It's understood that Garcia, who has eight goals in 36 appearances for Trinidad and Tobago, has been eyed as a potential replacement for Liel Abada, whose future at Parkhead remains uncertain.
The Israeli winger has been linked with a host of clubs this season including Premier League and Portuguese teams.
The 21-year-old recently insisted that he is fully focused on Celtic though and isn't interested in transfer talk with the summer window fast approaching.
Earlier this month, he said: “I don’t care about what the newspapers or media says, I just care about how to improve every day, how to get better for the team, how to give 100 per cent.
“I am focused on getting the three trophies and this is the most important thing now.
“I am really happy at Celtic. Everyone looks after me and tries to help me get better. My relationships with the players and staff is very good.
"So I am really happy here. There is no rush. I have time. Right now we just focus to finish the season strong and this is the most important thing.
“When you play at a club like Celtic, there are a lot of great players, you have a lot of competition. But I am still young and I want to work hard every training session, every game, and help the team get our targets.
"It is the coach’s decision and, when the gaffer tells me I need to play, I will do the best for the team and try to get our target and this is the most important thing.”
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Without doing any research, I feel 15 mil narrows down the kind of clubs that can afford him. An English club can pay that no problem but other leagues are spending carefully.
Levi how about 1 last giant performance for aek in the cup final to help make up their minds.
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If he was European they'd pay that money easily. That's about 13illion pounds, which is a very good, affordable price for any teams chasing European football
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Lyon interested
https://www.hommedumatch.fr/lolympique-lyonnais-vise-lattaquant-levi-garcia-pour-renforcer-son-attaque-la-saison-prochaine-2768166
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I feel really good reading that report in French,just for fun I started learning French about 3 years ago on my own,on and off,ah feel good bout that man. ;D
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I was taking too long and would have been inaccurate. Used a translator.
May 21, 2023 at 08:55
Olympique Lyonnais have ambitious plans for next season and are looking to strengthen their attack. According to information revealed by Onlymercato.com, the club is very interested in striker Levi Garcia, who is currently under contract with AEK Athens. The Trinidadian player is 25 years old and has an interesting profile for the Lyon team.
The young striker is quick, technical and able to move across the entire attacking front. However, Lyon will not be alone on this issue because several European clubs are also in the running to recruit Garcia this summer. The player could therefore be spoiled for choice as to his future destination.
Despite this, Olympique Lyonnais seem determined to bring the striker into their ranks in order to strengthen their attacking potential for next season. This would be good news for Lyon supporters who hope to see their team shine in national competitions and return to Europe.
Indeed, for a few years now, Lyon has not won a major title in France or Europe. The club's leaders have therefore decided to bet on talented players like Levi Garcia to regain their place at the top of French and European football.
It remains to be seen whether the Lyon club will manage to convince the Trinidadian striker to join their ranks. Business to follow therefore for Lyon supporters who are impatiently awaiting the course of the summer transfer window.
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That might have been Levi last kick for aek. He's off in the 60 sumn minute, aek are ahead 1-0 and down to 10 men. Levi had some skilful touches but I eh see anything truly notable. Aek defending the lead
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Garcia’s AEK Athens complete Greek League and Cup double.
T&T Guardian Reports.
T&T striker Levi Garcia and his AEK Athens complete the domestic double in the 2022/2023 Greece Football season when they blanked PAOK FC 2-0 final of the Greece Novibet Cup final at the Panthessaliko Stadium, Volos, on Wednesday.
The outcome was not as easy as the final scoreline would suggest though as from early as the sixth minute, recently crowned Greece Super League champions for the 13th time, AEK Athens was reduced to ten men when Lazaros Rato was shown a straight red card.
Despite being a man down, AEK Athens still went ahead in the 26th minute via Harold Moukoudi while Garcia was replaced in the 61st minute by Nordin Amrabat, with Paolo Fernandes adding an insurance item two minutes into time added-on, to seal a 2-0 triumph and a 16th Cup win, its first since the 2015/2016 season.
It was also the third Stoiximan Greece Super League and Novibet Cup double for AEK Athens to add to their previous sweeps in the 1938/1939 and 1977/1978 seasons.
Earlier this month, the 25-year-old Garcia and his teammates clinched a 13th domestic league crown with a 4-0 win over Volos FC on the final match day to end with 83 points, five ahead of Panathinaikos as both teams qualified for the European Champions League while last year’s champions Olympiacos finished in the third spot with 73 points and qualified to the UEFA Europa League while PAOK and Aris, the fourth and fifth-place finishers with 67 and 51 points respectively qualified for the UEFA Conference League with Volos FC sixth with 40 points.
The Santa Flora-born Garcia, who ended the season with 14 league goals, second in the ‘Golden Boot’ race to Olympiacos’ Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of Congo by four goals and is rumoured to be wanted by no fewer than 14 European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window led his past Olympiacos 4-2 on aggregate in their home-and-away semifinal, scoring a double in the first-leg 3-0 win.
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Levi Garcia cops double: AEK Athens win Greek Cup.
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday).
"THE best way to finish a great season."
This is how TT's Levi Garcia described the feeling of copping his second piece of silverware this season with AEK Athens after winning the Greek Cup on Wednesday.
On May 14, AEK Athens won the 2022/2023 Greek Super League title after defeating NFC Volos 4-0. Garcia provided an assist to teammate Orbelin Pineda, in the 59th minute, for the third goal.
In an interview with Newsday, he said while it has been a "massive season" for him, it was not yet over as the team was set to face PAOK in the Greek Cup final.
A ten-man AEK Athens secured a 2-0 victory.
AEK defender Lazaros Rota received a red card just six minutes into the match for a foul on PAOK midfielder Taison Barcellos Freda.
Garcia started but was subbed off in the 62nd minute for teammate Nordin Amrabat.
AEK's Harold Moukoudi opened the scoresheet in the 26th minute while Paolo Fernandes sealed the deal with the second goal in the first minute of added time.
The last time AEK Athens won this cup was in the 2015/2016 season and they have won it a total of 16 times.
In a post-match Facebook post, the team said it was their first time winning the Greek Super League and Greek Cup in the same season since 1978. Prior to then, this was only achieved in 1939.
The post said, "Matias Almeida (team manager) and his boys in the pantheon of our team's history. Third double after a huge course. Well done to each and every one. LONG LIVE AEK!"
In another post, it said, "With ten players from the sixth minute, with a goal by Mukundi at 26 minutes...a calm game until the end. With Fernandes's goal magic at 91 minutes, with style, with absolute excellence, with the best football, with a team full of class and quality, with the seal of a top coach – AEK-PAOK 2-0 and well deserved double for the best team in Greece!"
Garcia posted photos of himself holding the trophy on Facebook saying, "Proud to be a part of this team."
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Lyon linked with Levi Garcia.
T&T Express Reports.
Trinidad and Tobago striker Levi Garcia has been linked with Olympique Lyonnais, the top French football club.
Onlymercato.com has reported that Olympique Lyonnais have ambitious plans for next season and are looking to strengthen their attack. The French club is said to be very interested in striker Garcia, who is currently under contract with Greek champions AEK Athens until 2025.
The 25-year-old was top scorer with 14 league goals, as AEK won their first Greek title in six years, breaking Olympiacos’ stranglehold of three successive championships.
Garcia is described in the French publication as fast, technical and able to move across the entire attacking front. With Scottish champions Celtic among the clubs considering Athens’ £15 price for the player, Onlymercato reports that there is a lot of competition for Garcia.
“Lyon will not be alone on this issue because several European clubs are also in the running to recruit Garcia this summer. The player could therefore be spoiled for choice as to his future destination.
“Despite this, Olympique Lyonnais seem determined to bring the striker into their ranks in order to strengthen their attacking potential for next season. This would be good news for Lyon supporters who hope to see their team shine in national competitions and return to Europe”.
For a few years now, Lyon have not won a major title in France or Europe. The club’s leaders have therefore decided to bet on talented players like Levi Garcia to regain their place at the top of French and European football.
According to the report: “It remains to be seen whether the Lyon club will manage to convince the Trinidadian striker to join their ranks. Business to follow therefore for Lyon supporters who are impatiently awaiting the course of the summer transfer window.”
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Lille is a good club they have a good coach they play the best football in the whole of France he is going to replace J David if he leaves he may not be able to score 20 goals a season but he is a much better player than any of there attackers.
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No french league .. Top 4 leagues in europe only please . I think he maybe heading it itlay ;D
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I can see him holding his own in the French league as a forward but in those other leagues i see him struggling as a forward.
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I agree with ffisback. While i or most of us would like to see him in the EPL(ManU ;D), he will probably get more playing time in France. Prefer he go to a top 4 team in Ligue1. So Celtic no interested anymore ?
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This is the time of year when backroom staff and agents are putting in the work. Clubs doh want to pay much, agents want them to pay a lot, plenty back and forth so I eh holding my breath.
An article today said that somebody at AEK say they don't want to sell, how they want to compete in Europe.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/levi-garcia-celtic-transfer-talk-30106531
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Money talks ...
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It looks like Celtic does not have the money for him they are offering a player exchange plus a little bit of cash and hope the club takes it he is out of there price range if I was L Garcia I would not sign any extended contract with AEK you sell me now or next year or I leave for nothing. .
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Levi’s time: AEK Athens striker Garcia is Star of the Month
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)
LEVI GARCIA had not before played as an outright striker for any club outside of Trinidad and Tobago or scored as many goals until this season.
The 2022-2023 Greek Super League 1 season has marked a breakthrough year for Garcia.
This season Garcia led the front line, as AEK Athens won its first Greek League 1 title in five years and also captured the Greek Cup.
The 25-year-old T&T international finished the recently-concluded season with a total 19 goals, including 14 in the league, and will likely be involved in qualifying for the 2023-2024 European Champions League.
“Best way to finish a great season,” Garcia announced via Instagram, after his club completed the double by landing the Greek Super Cup, “Proud to be part of this team.”
Garcia finished as Athens top-scorer in the league, his 14 goals only second to 32-year-old Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Cédric Bakambu of Olympiacos.
Garcia also doubled his seven league goals tally of 2021-2022. He scored in half of the 26 matches his team played this season and also got goals against all the other five teams comprising the top six in Greece; second-placed Panathinaikos, dethroned champions Olympiakos, PAOK, Aris and Volos.
Garcia’s exploits this season sparked speculation linking him with Scottish champions Celtic, Olympique Lyonaise of France, Spain’s Villarreal and a host of other European clubs, with £15 million listed as the selling price.
But with Athens involved in European football for the first time in half a decade, AEK Athens owner Dimitris Melissanidis has since issued a statement stating that Garcia is not for sale.
However, the right price seems to have a way of swaying even the most ardent football club owner and whether Garcia moves on or stays to complete the final two years of his contract will be decided over the next few months during the summer transfer window.
Garcia’s attraction is that he can score goals and also play right across the front line, as a left-winger where he started, to right-wing, and also at centre forward.
A natural left-footer, Garcia had played at left-midfield through his T&T youth team and Shiva Boys’ High School days, and also with AZ Alkmaar—the Dutch top flight club which he signed his first pro contract as an 18-year-old.
Garcia first had to grow into a role as a right-winger, at which he did not do too well, when former national coach Dennis Lawrence first tried him in that role at the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Athens shifted him to right-wing with better success last season and for 2022-2023 the newly-installed head coach Matias Almeyda tried him as a central striker, with great success.
Garcia was only a 15-year-old when he began his professional football career in 2013, with T&TEC in the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League. He completed a free transfer to fellow TT Pro League club Central FC. But before making his first-team debut for the Couva Sharks, Garcia signed with AZ Alkmaar in February 2015.
He was discovered by Dutch agent Humphry Nijman in September 2014, while playing for Trinidad and Tobago during qualification for the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. After an initial struggle between Central and Nijman, the two parties came to an agreement through mediation involving the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to allow Garcia to participate for a trial in the Netherlands.
Garcia signed a pre-contract agreement for three years, with a club option for a two-year extension with AZ Alkmaar of the Eredivisie following a successful trial with the club. However, he was unable to begin his professional career until his 18th birthday due to existing European Union child protection labour laws.
He made 29 appearances in the top flight for AZ Alkmaar (2015-2018), between loan spells at Jong AZ (2016–2018) and another Dutch top flight club, Excelsior (2018).
With his Alkmaar contract due to expire at the end of the season, in May 2018, it was announced that Garcia would join Israeli Premier League side Ironi Kiryat Shmona for the 2018-19 season.
A year later, he moved to Beitar Jerusalem, before AEK Athens showed interest in 2020. AEK Athens signed the 22-year-old in September 14, 2020 by offering Beitar Jerusalem €2.6 million to acquire 60 per cent of Garcia’s rights, plus bonuses.
A decade on from running out in the TT Pro League as a hopeful youngster for T&TEC, Garcia is at the top of his game and a superstar in the making.
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Reported Celtic target Levi Garcia ‘not for sale’; why the door may not be completely closed.
By Patrick Sinat (67hailhail.com).
Levi Garcia has had a ‘not for sale’ sign put on him after AEK Athens owner Dimitris Melissanidis said he wants to keep the striker for next season’s attempt at qualifying for the Champions League.
The Greek side have just completed a domestic double and Melissanidis has sent a message to potential suitors. Melissanidis told NewsBreak ahead of the summer: "We are all happy that after so many years this team has its own league and stadium. Today I want to tell you about our new plans and what we are thinking of doing immediately after our pitch and then whatever you want to ask us.
As reported by Sportime, the AEK chief said, “Garcia is not for sale. We’ll be happy with him and we’ll see.
“Now that I’m going to enjoy him, am I going to sell him? Everything in life is money?
“He’s not for sale. We’ll play Europe and then we’ll see.” [translated by Deep L] "We will do whatever the coach asks, four or five transfers. We are willing to do it because we believe that this team can also stand out in Europe."
However, it does seem as though the door isn’t completely closed on a possible transfer. As Greek champions, AEK do not automatically qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.
Athens enter the third qualifying round but should they not make the group stages, it seems from Melissanidis’ comments that could change the landscape where Garcia’s future is concerned.
Ange Postecoglou will add to his squad in the summer. The Celtic manager is keen to make a mark on the Champions League with Celtic and will want to show progress from this season’s bottom-placed finish.
But does Garcia have the necessary quality to help us do that? The Trinidad & Tobago internationalist has scored 18 goals this season in 37 appearances for the Greek champions. The 25-year-old can be deployed across the front three so he is adaptable if required.
However, prior to this season, his goalscoring record has not been that impressive. The forward scored eight in 39 appearances in season 2021/22 and six in 35 in season 2020/21.
But with AEK Athens allegedly looking for around €15m (£13.15m), Celtic could already be priced out of a possible move if their reported interest was genuine.
In other news, Why SPFL manager will be ‘as nervous as any Celtic fan’ for upcoming Scottish Cup Final
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Levi might go to Spurs. Tottenham are close to appointing Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach.
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Yeah I saw the celtic coach might be on the move. He'll have a bigger war chest at an English club, prem teams spending 15-20 mil easy.
On another note, allyuh think Levi want to play center forward or out wide?
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Levi Garcia tells youth footballers: Make every minute count.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).
STAR striker Levi Garcia encouraged youngsters on the T&T men’s senior football team to grab every opportunity when representing their country as it will allow them to earn professional contracts overseas.
Garcia, 25, has been one of T&T’s most consistent players for the national team over the past few years delivering quality performances.
The local footballers have been training this week as part of preparations for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup qualification tournament from June 16-20 in Ft Lauderdale, US.
Before the Gold Cup qualifiers, T&T will play Guatemala in a friendly in Pennsylvania, US on Sunday.
In a video shared by TT Football Association Media, Garcia was kneeling on one knee while speaking to Nathaniel James, Real Gill and Kaihim Thomas during a national senior men’s training session.
“Take this opportunity and let us see what could happen,” Garcia told the trio ahead of the Guatemala friendly.
“Some of them (Guatemala players) already have contracts, we looking for contacts so we have to go and outplay men and work harder (than them).”
Midfielders James and Thomas, along with striker Gill were all part of the T&T Under-20 team which took part at the 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championships.
James, a former Queen’s Royal College student, has been in prolific form in the TT Premier Football League as he is the leading goal scorer which has kept Club Sando in the title race with a few rounds remaining.
Garcia urged the young footballers to make a name for themselves even if they don’t play the entire match.
“I always tell people I prefer to give everything in 45 minutes and say coachman (take me off).”
Garcia said international football is the highest level and you must remain focused throughout a match.
“This is a national team, this is not club football…national team we have to pull our weight.”
He ended his short interaction with the players by saying he hoped his words “registered” and told them “We will talk more.”
Garcia, 25, won the Greek Cup and the 2022/2023 Greek Super League last month with AEK Athens.
He was an instrumental player during the season finding the back of the net consistently. Since joining the club in 2020, Garcia has 26 goals in 90 appearances.
During the title celebrations in Greece, Garcia draped himself with the T&T flag and was joined by his family.
Eve begins Gold Cup preparation
T&T Express Reports.
Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s football team head coach Angus Eve has begun preparation for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying round.
Having failed to qualify automatically, the Soca warriors will enter a pre-qualifying tournament seeking a spot in the main tournament, scheduled to take place across the United States from June 24-July 16.
The Soca Warriors get their campaign in the pre-qualifying tournament under way next week Friday when they face Guadeloupe in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Four day later, the winner of that match will square off against the victor of another tie between Guyana and Grenada, at the same venue, for a spot in the preliminary round of the 2023 Gold Cup.
Should T&T get past the qualifying round, they will enter Group D which contains Canada, Guatemala and Cuba.
T&T are no strangers to the pre-qualifying tournament, having taken a similar path to the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. T&T defeated Montserrat 6-1 and edged French Guiana on penalties following a 1-1 draw, to get into the Gold Cup main draw in which they drew with Mexico (0-0) and Guatemala (1-1), but lost to quarter-finalists El Salvador (2-0).
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Levi Garcia wants to create history with Soca Warriors.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).
Trinidad and Tobago forward Levi Garcia wants to create history with the Soca Warriors at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. Garcia, 25, fresh from helping AEK Athens win the Greek League and Cup titles, is expected to play an instrumental role in T&T’s Gold Cup campaign, which kicks off on June 25.
Speaking to TT Football Association media on Wednesday, Garcia said he is ready for the tournament to begin.
“It is a lot of excitement. The team has been preparing for this. We got into the Gold Cup automatically which I think we deserved a bit. I think we could also use this time to gel together, work harder and get in good shape for the games.”
T&T were initially scheduled to play in the Gold Cup qualification tournament on Friday, but after Nicaragua were penalised for fielding an ineligible player T&T qualified for the Gold Cup main draw and earned promotion to Concacaf Nations League A.
Garcia said he wants to help the team create their own memories.
“Knowing our history (keeps me motivated)…we don’t only want to live in our history. I want to be part of the history…I want to keep the dream alive for the future ballers because there is a lot of talent.”
Soca Warriors competed at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the only time T&T have qualified for the tournament. T&T have had some memorable Gold Cup tournaments advancing to the semi-final at the 2000 edition, a team which included Dwight Yorke, Russell Latapy, Arnold Dwarika and Angus Eve.
Garcia who missed a few matches for T&T earlier this year due to injury, including Nations League B matches, is glad to re-join the team.
“Whenever I am called upon without hesitating I always say yes. I don’t know how to explain it, but representing your country you always get this excitement and if we could deliver and get the job done, it will also open up a lot of doors and bring back sport to the level that it should be in T&T.”
Discussing his injury, Garcia said, “It was unfortunate to miss those games after wanting to be there so badly, after playing the first four games I think in the (Nations League) group stage. Honestly, for now, it is just to try my best to get back in shape and bring the form that I have been in for the team and try to do my best to help the team.”
T&T are based in Boca Raton, Florida and training at District Park, Palm Beach Gardens.
Garcia added, “A really good bunch of guys. We trying our best to sort out the stuff we would like to implement in the game and so far, so good…smiling faces (in the camp) and hopefully we could keep that positive energy going into the tournament.”
T&T will play in Group A of the Gold Cup alongside US, Jamaica and a team from the qualifying tournament.
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No more transfer talk ?
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Trini_2026 I thought Tottenham new Manager would have shown interest since he wanted him at Celtic but he looks ro be signing Manor Solomon from Shaktar. Could have just been paper talk. Maybe he stays one more season at AEK playing as a striker in European competition and probably January he can get a move. Chuba Akpom shone in that league and didn't impress in the Championship until last season, so if I was Levi I'd stay put until at least January but we'll see
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Who is his agent? I would be shopping Levi to the newly promoted prem teams. An interesting piece of transfer business is Pulisic to ac Milan for close to 20 million pounds. Interesting because aek want 20 million euros for Levi and because Lyon who are interested in Levi were trying to sign Pulisic. Hopefully with them missing out they will pursue Levi
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Levi Garcia scored a hat-trick (12', 40', 65') in a 5-0 win over Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre-season club friendly in the Netherlands
https://www.youtube.com/v/rkYiiFoncKU
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Boss player. Good finishes, I love when he get to unleash da left foot. Watch how he body the defender off for the 3rd. 5-0, I wonder if it was an under strength donetsk team
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I wonder if it was an under strength donetsk team
Probably. Preseason. No matter. He scoring. That is all that matters. It just shows how under par the rest of TT squad is.
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Read that Lens bid just over €17 mil for him but it was rejected
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Mati Almeyda is on a path to a bigger club and greater prominence. His is going to be a Pochettino journey. Maybe that could be a path up for the player. For instance, Orbelin Pineda was at Chivas during Almeyda's stint. He didn't arrive in Greece by happenstance.
Separately, about other options, I am less optimistic. I still see dots not connecting and time ticking. For one, I think there's a clear disconnect between where he can play and who can afford him. But there is also a disconnect on the field: He can still improve and will have to. Imagine the luxury and privilege he has of having the Greek top flight as his improvement lab. Better ask somebody, LG!
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Levi can try to force a move
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And squander the goodwill at AEK?
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other players have done this
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I hear u Seeker. Seems to me like the owners at AEK are serious about a European run for this squad and aren't going to let Levi go easily as he's an anchor in the team. Should be a win-win for them as Levi would have a larger window. I hope he works hard and steps up to the challenge. Best of luck Levi! :beermug:
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Any a dem worth forcing a move to? I hope he keep his wits about him.
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At 25 he has to make a move now if he wants to play in a top 5 league signing a extension contract with this club would condemn him to this league.
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https://www.sport24.gr/football/sto-katofli-tis-aek-kai-pali-i-lans-o-livai-gkarsia-sti-lista-tis-gia-anti-openta.10113238.html
I did not realize it was Lens that came 2nd in Ligue 1, they in the cl group stages so yes they are worth it in my book
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All now Bostock should still be at Lens. :devil:
More seriously ---- When a club has a manager who might not be around to provide the expected contribution and stability at a club on the cusp, I don't regard that as a consideration that should be discarded - especially in the context of a player with a modest reputation with presumably an ambition that outstrips that reputation.
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other players have done this
Of course. However, compare the situations and circumstances.
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Levi may have to wait until they play their uefa CL qualifiers. The club up the asking price to 30 mil and probably want to ensure aek qualify before considering selling. Without Levi, their chances of qualifying take a hit. Levi would still be eligible to play in the group stage for another club.
It would be interesting if aek end up playing lens whether he moves there or not.
I read an article saying that Lens still want Levi but not willing to wait after Aug 15 which is the last day of ucl playoffs.
https://euro.dayfr.com/trends/582318.html
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https://youtu.be/rIkNohE6CRc
He scored 1 great shot but missed a penalty
I hope this report saying he signed a new contract is not true. Why not wait until after the ucl qualifiers?
https://www.sportime.gr/podosfairo/aek/aek-ke-livai-gkarsia-ta-echoun-vri-schedon-se-ola-ipografi-neo-simvoleo/
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Levi Garcia update: Reported Celtic target decides on his future.
By Patrick Snat (67hailhail.com).
Celtic’s reported interest in Levi Garcia looks to be ending after reports in Greece have claimed he has agreed a new contract with AEK Athens.
Celtic were first linked with the Trinidad and Tobago striker back in April of this year after reports suggested that Celtic were keeping tabs on the 28-year-old.
Athens at that time had claimed that the striker was not for sale but the speculation continued after the Greek side’s owner appeared to suggest that a decision will be made on his future after the club’s Champions League group stage qualifiers.
The situation developed further in July when AEK rejected a €22m bid from Ligue 1 side Lens as they reiterated their ‘not for sale’ pledge to the French team.
It seems now that the saga may well be over as Greek outlet Sportime claim that Garcia has agreed a new contract with AEK and it seems like they have pushed out the boat for their star striker.
The report says that Garcia is set to double his current salary to €1.2m per season which includes bonuses. His contract is set to be extended until at least 2027 and he will become one of the club’s highest earners.
Celtic’s interest in Garcia probably ended the minute AEK set an asking price of €15m (£13.15m) back in May. Sportime say that price has now doubled for the Greek side to even consider letting their star striker leave.
But now, it seems that they don’t need to worry about that anymore. Garcia is expected to sign the new deal and it will bring an end to the ongoing rumours on the future of the international striker.
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T&T’s Garcia signs new AEK Athens 5-year deal.
T&T Guardian Reports.
T&T senior men’s football team captain Levi Garcia rumoured transfer away from Greece League and Cup champions AEK Athens will not take place this summer after he put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with his club on improved terms.
This was after reports in Greece that Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s reported interest in the 25-year-old T&T striker were dashed when he signed a contract extension with his current employers on Wednesday.
And the news was confirmed on the clubs’ social media account which said, Levi Garcia has renewed his contract with AEK Athens FC for a further five years, until the end of the 2027/28 season. Upon signing his new contract, Garcia said “Signing my new contract with AEK is something very important for me. We had amazing moments last season winning the double. We have very great matches ahead of us and we have to continue the successes and experience great moments again. Only AEK!”
Celtic was first linked with Garcia back in April of this year after reports suggested that the Scottish club was keeping tabs on the former FC Santa Rosa player.
Athens at that time had claimed that the striker was not for sale, but the speculation continued after the Greek side’s owner appeared to suggest that a decision will be made on his future after the club’s Champions League group stage qualifiers.
The situation developed further in July when AEK rejected a €22m bid from Ligue 1 side RC Lens, their second attempt at securing the player, after a bid of €18.5m was turned down, as they reiterated their ‘not for sale’ pledge to the French team.
The new deal for Garcia is rumoured to double his current salary to €1.2m per season inclusive of bonuses, making him one of the club’s highest earners.
Celtic’s interest in Garcia probably ended the minute AEK set an asking price of €15m (£13.15m) back in May.
So far this pre-season Garcia has been in fine form for the Greek outfit, scoring six goals in four matches.
Last Sunday, the T&T captain scored and also missed a penalty in a 3-1 win over Turkey’s Super League outfit Trabzonspor 3-1 at Senol Gunes Stadium, in Trabzon, Türkey for their fourth win on the trot after losing their opener against Croatia’s NK Locomotive Zagreb on July 4.
On July 13, Garcia scored a hat-trick in his team’s 5-0 trashing of Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk with Angola’s Zini scoring the two other goals in the 83rd, and 86th.
Then on July 23, AEK Athens blanked domestic rivals Volos 3-0 with Garcia netting an early brace in the 15th and 21st minutes, and Theodosis Macheras, the other on the hour mark.
AEK is set to begin defence of its Stoiximan Super League title on August 19 at home to Panetolikos.
Last season, Garcia had a good year for AEK with 18 goals scored in 37 games in all competitions, to finish second in the ‘Golden Boot’ race to Olympiacos’ Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of Congo by four goals.
He has now scored 32 in all competitions in three seasons with the Greek champions having joined the club for around £ 1.9 million from Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem in 2020.
Among the other clubs to have shown an interest in Garcia are Wolfsburg and Stuttgart, both of Germany, Spanish duo Real Sociedad, and Villarreal, Bologna of Italy, and Portuguese powerhouses SL Benfica, and Sporting Lisbon.
Last May, the T&T striker completed the domestic double in the 2022/2023 Greece Football season when they blanked PAOK FC 2-0 final of the Greece Novibet Cup final.
Levi Garcia renews contract with AEK Athens: 'He stays with us'.
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday).
AFTER a successful 2022/2023 season, TT footballer Levi Garcia has renewed his contract with Greek club AEK Athens. He will remain with the club until 2028.
Garcia helped his team cop two pieces of silverware this season, winning both the Greek Super League – in which he bagged 14 goals – and the Greek Cup.
The Santa Flora-born footballer had told Newsday this season was "massive" and the best of his three years at the club.
Over the last few weeks, there have been many rumours of a top-flight French club wanting to snatch him from AEK.
However, in a Facebook post on Thursday, AEK confidently said: "Levi stays with us!
"Levi joined AEK from Beitar Jerusalem in the summer of 2020 and in the three years that followed, he played in 111 official matches and scored 32 goals. He is one of the main contributors to the great run of the 2022-23 season by winning the Double."
It quoted Garcia as saying the contract renewal is "very important" to him.
"We had amazing moments last season winning the double. We have very great matches ahead of us and we have to continue the successes and experience great moments again. Only AEK!"
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they buy levi for 2 -3 million and refuse to sell him for 22 mil . pffff who is his agent
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they buy levi for 2 -3 million and refuse to sell him for 22 mil . pffff who is his agent
maths not adding up, right?
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Levi Garcia update: Reported Celtic target decides on his future.
By Patrick Snat (67hailhail.com).
Celtic’s reported interest in Levi Garcia looks to be ending after reports in Greece have claimed he has agreed a new contract with AEK Athens.
Celtic were first linked with the Trinidad and Tobago striker back in April of this year after reports suggested that Celtic were keeping tabs on the 28-year-old.
Athens at that time had claimed that the striker was not for sale but the speculation continued after the Greek side’s owner appeared to suggest that a decision will be made on his future after the club’s Champions League group stage qualifiers.
The situation developed further in July when AEK rejected a €22m bid from Ligue 1 side Lens as they reiterated their ‘not for sale’ pledge to the French team.
It seems now that the saga may well be over as Greek outlet Sportime claim that Garcia has agreed a new contract with AEK and it seems like they have pushed out the boat for their star striker.
The report says that Garcia is set to double his current salary to €1.2m per season which includes bonuses. His contract is set to be extended until at least 2027 and he will become one of the club’s highest earners.
Celtic’s interest in Garcia probably ended the minute AEK set an asking price of €15m (£13.15m) back in May. Sportime say that price has now doubled for the Greek side to even consider letting their star striker leave.
But now, it seems that they don’t need to worry about that anymore. Garcia is expected to sign the new deal and it will bring an end to the ongoing rumours on the future of the international striker.
He must have been happy being underpaid and overly appreciated.
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I know levi should not have signed and extension .they would have been forced to sell him
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Until 2028? 1 mil when RC Lens willing to pay 2.5 a year? What is goin on. Please tell me this was strategic and not stupid.
Was this some way to void the agreement with Beitar?
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T&T’s Garcia signs new AEK Athens 5-year deal.
T&T Guardian Reports.
T&T senior men’s football team captain Levi Garcia rumoured transfer away from Greece League and Cup champions AEK Athens will not take place this summer after he put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with his club on improved terms.
This was after reports in Greece that Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s reported interest in the 28-year-old T&T striker were dashed when he signed a contract extension with his current employers on Wednesday.
And the news was confirmed on the clubs’ social media account which said, Levi Garcia has renewed his contract with AEK Athens FC for a further five years, until the end of the 2027/28 season. Upon signing his new contract, Garcia said “Signing my new contract with AEK is something very important for me. We had amazing moments last season winning the double. We have very great matches ahead of us and we have to continue the successes and experience great moments again. Only AEK!”
Celtic was first linked with Garcia back in April of this year after reports suggested that the Scottish club was keeping tabs on the former FC Santa Rosa player.
Athens at that time had claimed that the striker was not for sale, but the speculation continued after the Greek side’s owner appeared to suggest that a decision will be made on his future after the club’s Champions League group stage qualifiers.
The situation developed further in July when AEK rejected a €22m bid from Ligue 1 side RC Lens, their second attempt at securing the player, after a bid of €18.5m was turned down, as they reiterated their ‘not for sale’ pledge to the French team.
The new deal for Garcia is rumoured to double his current salary to €1.2m per season inclusive of bonuses, making him one of the club’s highest earners.
Celtic’s interest in Garcia probably ended the minute AEK set an asking price of €15m (£13.15m) back in May.
So far this pre-season Garcia has been in fine form for the Greek outfit, scoring six goals in four matches.
Last Sunday, the T&T captain scored and also missed a penalty in a 3-1 win over Turkey’s Super League outfit Trabzonspor 3-1 at Senol Gunes Stadium, in Trabzon, Türkey for their fourth win on the trot after losing their opener against Croatia’s NK Locomotive Zagreb on July 4.
On July 13, Garcia scored a hat-trick in his team’s 5-0 trashing of Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk with Angola’s Zini scoring the two other goals in the 83rd, and 86th.
Then on July 23, AEK Athens blanked domestic rivals Volos 3-0 with Garcia netting an early brace in the 15th and 21st minutes, and Theodosis Macheras, the other on the hour mark.
AEK is set to begin defence of its Stoiximan Super League title on August 19 at home to Panetolikos.
Last season, Garcia had a good year for AEK with 18 goals scored in 37 games in all competitions, to finish second in the ‘Golden Boot’ race to Olympiacos’ Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of Congo by four goals.
He has now scored 32 in all competitions in three seasons with the Greek champions having joined the club for around £ 1.9 million from Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem in 2020.
Among the other clubs to have shown an interest in Garcia are Wolfsburg and Stuttgart, both of Germany, Spanish duo Real Sociedad, and Villarreal, Bologna of Italy, and Portuguese powerhouses SL Benfica, and Sporting Lisbon.
Last May, the T&T striker completed the domestic double in the 2022/2023 Greece Football season when they blanked PAOK FC 2-0 final of the Greece Novibet Cup final.
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Levi Garcia renews contract with AEK Athens: 'He stays with us'.
By Narissa Fraser (T&T Newsday).
AFTER a successful 2022/2023 season, TT footballer Levi Garcia has renewed his contract with Greek club AEK Athens. He will remain with the club until 2028.
Garcia helped his team cop two pieces of silverware this season, winning both the Greek Super League – in which he bagged 14 goals – and the Greek Cup.
The Santa Flora-born footballer had told Newsday this season was "massive" and the best of his three years at the club.
Over the last few weeks, there have been many rumours of a top-flight French club wanting to snatch him from AEK.
However, in a Facebook post on Thursday, AEK confidently said: "Levi stays with us!
"Levi joined AEK from Beitar Jerusalem in the summer of 2020 and in the three years that followed, he played in 111 official matches and scored 32 goals. He is one of the main contributors to the great run of the 2022-23 season by winning the Double."
It quoted Garcia as saying the contract renewal is "very important" to him.
"We had amazing moments last season winning the double. We have very great matches ahead of us and we have to continue the successes and experience great moments again. Only AEK!"
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Peong this is why players force moves for their own interest mbappe raheem sterling, molino there is no loyalty here . levi should have said this would be his last season . Imagine they wanted 15 mill from celtic and turned down 22 mil from lens
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Fine decision all round. Good Salary, well respected, good football with improvement, proper and settled family life by a few indications .
to mávro eínai zestó kai glykó
https://youtu.be/kZwT7hN9vFI
He doh even get that in TT.
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Agreed. He's 25 and just got a good salary guaranteed until he's 30, which sets him up right. If he moves to Celtic, who is to say it works out? If it fails, he might struggle to get Champions League football again, and he's clearly enjoying his time on the pitch.
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In my book if he waited until after the qualifiers he would be better placed to make a decision and to bargain. He had no worries about aek appreciating his value. They know they very fortunate to have him. He's not even the highest paid at the club. Vida gets 1.8 mil a year.
The club come out the best in this situation.
I wonder what the buy out clause is
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That was a dumb move i could understand extending till 2026 but 2028 no way that's stupid you will have to make me the highest paid player on that team for me to stay.
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Aek in cl action today vs zagreb
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No match --- will be played next Tuesday, August 15. See the UEFA statement on the matter.
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Levi got an assist in the first leg. Today he missed a penalty in the 10th minute of added time but luckily the highest paid aek man Vida put in the rebound for them to draw and win the tie.
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Levi started and had a few good chances but unfortunately hurt himself on that last shot. He off in the 1st half. Hopefully he's back for the 2nd leg.
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https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-travigma-o-livai-gkarsia-agona-dromoy-gia-to-mats-me-tin-antverp.10154536.html
AEK were beaten by Antwerp in Belgium and will look for a turnaround in New Philadelphia with Matias Almeida getting some good news on Wednesday .
The tests to which Levia Garcia was submitted showed that he has nothing serious, since according to the diagnosis he has a pull in the quadriceps
That means the Trinidad and Tobago striker will be racing to be fit for the second leg against Antwerp next Wednesday (30/08).
The data on the position of the forward against Panseraikos
At the same time, Levia Garcia will sit out Saturday's match against Panserraikos (26/08, 21.30). In this matchup, Almeida's options are terribly limited.
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Garcia, Moses eager to press on after Eve’s reappointment
T&T Guardian
Trinidad and Tobago European-based duo Levi Garcia and Kareem Moses have both admitted that they are pleased to have had the subject of the head coach position sorted out as they now look ahead to the business of preparations for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches in September.
Garcia, who is an uncertain call-up for the next match against Curacao at the Hasely Crawford Stadium next week Thursday due to a thigh injury, is keen to put the recent CONCACAF Gold Cup behind him and wants to focus on the Nations League and 2026 World Cup qualifying.
T&T will be away to El Salvador on September 10.
“Seeing how important these games are, it’s good to have everyone on the same page again. I am happy for the coach and his staff. Now we can focus on the tasks ahead and we will continue to work towards our targets,” the 25-year-old Garcia said.
“After coming off a heartbreaking Gold Cup this would be a perfect chance to get going again because we know how important it is to not only get a good start in September but also to stay up in League A and set things up for the World Cup qualifiers for 2026,” added the AEK Athens player who was among the goals last season when his club won two titles.
About his injury, the former Shiva Boys’ Hindu College player and Siparia Spurs standout noted, “There is some uncertainty on my availability as it’s a first-degree tear on his quadriceps but I’m working on it in God’s name.”
Meantime, Moses, who plies his trade with Finnish club FF Jaro, is also eager to put the Gold Cup behind him.
He said, “It’s good that the FA has made a decision on Angus and the way forward for the team going into these next two Nations League matches. I think the FA made an excellent choice in bringing him back as the head coach mainly because of his record and how he manages to motivate the players no matter what the situation is. He always gets the best out of the team and I believe it will be no different in these upcoming Nations League matches.”
Moses, 33, said, “Now we can focus on preparations and putting our heads together to try and get the best possible results. We know how much it hurt us with the two disappointing results at the Gold Cup. But as the saying goes, in football you always get second chances and this is what have to focus on now—putting the Gold Cup behind us and trying to capitalise on the opportunities ahead of us over these next few weeks.”
Last week Tuesday, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) announced that it has granted Senior Men’s National Team head coach Angus Eve an extension on his contract until March 2024.
Eve led the team to promotion to League A in the CONCACAF Nations League which Robert Hadad, the chairman of the FIFA appointed Normalisation Committee stated, “Angus has come into the role bringing stability, quality and belief to the team.”
Eve, a former T&T captain and standout and midfielder, will name his final squad over the coming days for the match vs Curacao which kicks off at 6 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium next week Thursday.
Tickets are priced at $50 for uncovered, $100 for covered and Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at Fan Zone outlets and Fan Club (Trinity Mall) as well as online on islandetickets.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the venue on match day.
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https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-mesa-o-livai-gkasia-gia-ti-revans-me-tin-antverp.10161045.html
AEK: Livai Gassia is in for the rematch with Antwerp
AEK goes fully armed to the rematch with Antwerp (30/08, 22:00, COSMOTE Sport 2 and Live SPORT24 ) with the aim of qualifying for the Champions League groups , as Matias Almeida took Levia Garcia with him.
The 25-year-old forward from Trinidad and Tobago followed a special program in the last training session before the match against the Belgians and his availability will depend until the last minute. Cican Stankovic, who trained at full speed for the second training session in a row, is also expected
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I eh know about risking further injury nah. Stakes are high though
He present but not on the squad list. Aek are heading out of this tie
According to sport24 the possible money in europe is as follows
Exclusion from the playoffs : 5,000,000
Participation in groups : 15,640,000
Victory in the groups : 2,800,000
Draw in the groups : 900,000
Participation in the round of 16 : 9,600,000
Participation in the quarter-finals : 10,600,000
Participation in the semi-finals : 12,500,000
Participation in the final : 15,500,000
Conquest premium : 20,000,000
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Levi Garcia will be playing against the likes of Ajax Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Olympique Marseille 🇫🇷, and Brighton & Hove Albion 🏴, after AEK Athens 🇬🇷 were drawn in Group B of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F48J4GuW4AANaTF?format=jpg&name=large)
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Damn daz a tough group. Big clubs, good exposure.
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Looks like Levi will not play vs Brighton this week, I'm very disappointed. He didn't train with the team today so he will not be recovered in time. I hope he is better soon.
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He has 5 other group games at least to be involved in
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Levi starting vs Brighton
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Nice!
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Dey bamboozle meh! LASH DEM LEVI!
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Fighting down peeps is not in my personality, and I know players miss waaay more goals that they score...but oh gosh Levi you coulda score at least of those three or four chances!
The last attempt to lob the keeper with his right foot, reminded me that he's just back from injury though, and he did something after that, that made me think he felt something...sure enough he was subbed out soon after.
Wasted opportunity to advertise himself in England, still love him, just keeping it ah buck :)
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The first shot he had shoulda been a goal, I hoped he would go high but the keeper made a good save. 2nd was a little more difficult and the attempted lob was way off. He coulda pull it back for the runner he had in the middle.
He actually got a vital touch for the 2nd goal, the defender touched it first onto Levi foot then it went to Gacinovic.
I though he had a couple good moments, he went past 2 men and got fouled, yellow for the defender, and his movement off the ball for those 2 early shots was excellent. For a first game back it was decent.
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Yeah I thought he looked good coming back from injury. He handled himself pretty good against quality EPL opposition. On another day he doesn't rush his shot and scores that first one.
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Warrior Profile: Levi Garcia relishes Europa League energy
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)
After missing out on European football for the past two years, T&T and AEK Athens forward Levi Garcia relishes his return to the UEFA Europa League for the 2023/24 season.
Garcia made his Europa League debut in 2016, appearing in AZ Alkmaar 's 2-1 loss to Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The Greek club recorded a winning start to this year’s competition after edging English Premier League club Brighton 3-2, on match day one, last Thursday. Garcia assisted the second goal in the 40th minute.
AEK Athens are in Group B alongside a tough line-up comprising Brighton, French Ligue 1 team Marseille and Dutch club Ajax. The top two teams advance to the next round.
Garcia recently recovered from a small tear in his quadriceps suffered during leg one of the Uefa Champions League playoff vs Royal Antwerp. AEK Athens lost 3-1 on aggregate to miss out on Champions League qualification, but advance to the Europa League.
On his return to European football, Garcia was elated.
“Competing in Europe has always been a difficult one. but I’m grateful and blessed with the opportunity to play amongst the best set of players and teams. It’s a good feeling to be playing European football."
What is the atmosphere like for European nights?
“The game itself generates this type of energy and motivation to play it, the focus comes naturally. It’s a feeling you really cannot explain, it’s just something you have to live or live through seeing the person play or whatnot.
“But it’s really great experiences and the best dream or wish any player could go through in their life. I’m really grateful to be living these moments,” he told Newsday on Friday.
Garcia’s next European test comes against the struggling Dutch giants Ajax, next Thursday.
After his recent recovery, the Santa Flora-bred striker said the drive to provide for his family is what keeps him motivated during his down spells and recovery periods. He was elated to be back out competing.
“It’s only when you get injured or cannot play you really understand how important it is, and to appreciate, when you’re healthy and injury-free. That is basically motivates me to find my way back. Knowing my family is always there, my kids, they give me that motivation to go on, knowing that I have so much mouths to feed and people to take care of.”
Garcia described his recovery and reintegration process.
“Preparation, usually lighter sessions, because the schedules are heavy with league games being three and four days before. So sessions are usually a bit of tactical work.”
Both Levi and his brother Judah missed out on TT’s two opening Concacaf Nations League matches earlier this month because of injury.
T&T, however, churned out a 1-0 win over Curacao in their group opener and then edged El Salvador 3-2 to currently sit atop Group A of League A.
Despite his absence, Garcia is considered the nation’s most prolific player right now. Asked how he handles such a high profile, the 25 year old said hard work got him there.
“To be honest, it’s a great feeling. It wasn’t my intention but I guess through hard work things always go your way, and I’ve been working hard and continue to do so no matter what. It’s just the beginning of great things to come, so it’s a blessing and I'm really grateful for the status at the moment.”
Garcia should be available to bolster TT’s frontline for the upcoming Nations League matches against Guatemala on October 13 at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, and then away to Curacao, four days later.
"For AEK Athens last year, Garcia bagged a team-leading 14 goals to help his team lift the 2022/2023 Greek Super League title. He also finished as the league’s runner-up for the Golden Boot, finishing behind Olympiacos’ Cedric Bakambu’s 18 goals." (with reporting by Narissa Fraser)
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watched the aek game this week which they drew at home to Ajax. Levi didn't play and they say out inured for about 3 weeks? Hope for good recovery for him cuz AEK had many man shots on goal and only a 1-1 draw to show for it [I'm pretty sure Levi would have ensured at least one more of those went in].
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T&T forward hopeful of Copa 2024 spot - Levi Garcia eyes return
By Roneil Walcott (T&T Newsday)
Soca Warriors forward Levi Garcia is anxious to return from his injury lay-off, and has been included in the AEK Athens travelling squad for their match away to AE Kifisia in the Greece Super League from 2 pm (T&T time) on Saturday.
Garcia, 25, helped AEK to the Greek double last season, scoring 18 goals across all competitions. Thus far this season, the speedy Garcia has been plagued by injury and has only featured in five out of a possible 16 games for the reigning Greek champions. On August 22, Garcia suffered a quadricep tear in a Uefa Champions League first-leg qualifying match against Royal Antwerp. He missed the subsequent second leg, with AEK being defeated 3-1 on aggregate.
Garcia returned for AEK's opening Europa League group stage match away to English Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion on September 21. Garcia played a total of 68 minutes and gave a promising performance in AEK's 3-2 win. He then featured for 75 minutes in AEK's 2-1 win away to Panathinaikos four days later. However, the rugged forward has not turned out for AEK since, as he aggravated his quad injury.
Garcia also missed T&T's four group stage matches in the ongoing 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League A campaign as the Soca Warriors booked a spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament. However, he is ready to return to the pitch for both club and country.
"I have been working really hard lately to get fit so things have been going well," Garcia told Newsday in a brief chat on Thursday. Yes, I’ll be with the (AEK) squad this weekend."
AEK (20 points) are currently on a three-game win streak in the Greek league and sit third on the standings behind Panathinaikos (22 points) and Olympiacos (21 points).
Switching his attention to the Nations League, Garcia wants his T&T team-mates to continue the steady work as he makes his way back to full fitness.
"It’s been really good to see the guys performing and hopefully we can continue to do positive things for ourselves and future players."
T&T have a pivotal Nations League home-and-away tie with the US this month, with the second leg at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo falling on Garcia's 26th birthday on November 20. With the prospect of qualification for Copa America 2024 in the air, Garcia is ready for the grand occasion.
"It's a big game against the US and we're all looking forward to it. I think everyone is (optimistic about our chances of qualifying for the Copa America 2024). That will be a great platform to showcase ourselves but first we need to take it one game at a time."
The four teams advancing from the quarter-finals will qualify for both the Nations League semi-finals and the Copa tournament. The four losing quarter-finalists will still have an opportunity to qualify for Copa 2024 via a single-match, direct elimination play-off in March next year.
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We boy missed a golden opportunity to level vs Marseille, a point blank header, sent it straight at the keeper when anywhere else would be a goal. He had one of those monster jumps to get to it.
Off after 60 something mins.
I find he look like he still hurt. He keep holding his hip.
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Levi started and scored yesterday, a left foot on the volley. I eh find highlights yet but I saw it on a live stream
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Levi Garcia gets off the mark as he scores the opening goal with a half volley during AEK Athens FC's 3-0 win over PAS Lamia 1964.
https://www.youtube.com/v/O_BOCwcsgq4
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Their weekend game got postponed because of fan violence at a pro volleyball game, refs were afraid of the situation and refused appointments. A policeman had his leg amputated after a flare damaged an artery in his thigh.
Greek fans are acting up. IMO that's enough reason to head out. Go somewhere where the fans a little more sane.
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Allyuh boy just got his first European goal of the season. Maybe his first ever? Somebody enlighten me with yuh knowledge nah
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That was Levi's second Europa League goal. His first was in 2017, when playing for AZ Alkmaar against Olympique Lyon.
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Goal for AEK today in the 2nd minute. A left footed shot to the bottom left, look like it deflected. He played the 90 but didn't get much around the box. He had some good link up play to help get the midfielders forward.
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on the game vs Ajax -- keeper had 2 terrible mistakes to get them booted out of Europa conf. didn't look the level.
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Goal again today in another draw. Me ehn see it
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Levi Garcia starts off 2024 with a bang as he scores a brace to lead AEK Athens to a 3-0 win over Volos FC.
https://x.com/socawarriors/status/1742682735343247679
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In the 1st half he also had a great downward header just wide of the near post with the keeper beaten. 5 goals in 4 games, keep pressing dem Levi.
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Goal in the 31st minute vs Olympiakos. A header from an outswinging corner up in the jep nest
And a kind of assist. He headed onto a defender, the ball fell to his teammate to score
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Levi Garcia opens the scoring in AEK Athens FC's 2-1 win over rivals Olympiacos with a towering header into the upper right corner of the net. Garcia has now scored five goals in his last four games.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Jjmhjq7H_sU?start=113
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A 2-goal performance today vs Panathanaikos, including the 96th minute penalty equalizer. It was almost 3, he had 1 ruled out for a foul in the build up. His finishing is up there, very good performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3obNfvJulC8
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Currently Levi is one of the best strikers/attacking mids in Concacaf tbh
TT should be punishing teams but ofc we an admin and coach that always keeps us back..
The Us has no strikers/attacking mids on the level of Levi
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@contro, Levi is top 10 in Concacaf for sure. . Btw, the US has Pulisic.
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@gawd
he's overrated brother, both of us know why he's rated so highly and it has nothing to do with talent and skill...
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Currently Levi is one of the best strikers/attacking mids in Concacaf tbh
TT should be punishing teams but ofc we an admin and coach that always keeps us back..
The Us has no strikers/attacking mids on the level of Levi
he's overrated brother, both of us know why he's rated so highly and it has nothing to do with talent and skill...
Express yourself...with a flip of the hat
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tbh i don't know what you are talking about? :D :D
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U flipped to flop....
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reminiscent of the days when Dave Jenny used to let his cat loose on the keyboard. :D
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@sjahrain You do realise its Pulisic he was calling overrated and not Levi right?
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I apologize. Contro...the error is mine ..l own it
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Pulisic don't have to be overrated for Levi to be really good as well. Is not either or. Pulisic almost single handedly dismante the Hart team in Jacksonville that we all had so much hope in.
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I hope that Levi is not going to be injured one week before our match with Canada,I recall it happening with D.Yorke regularly when he played with Man Utd.
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clubs don't care about our best players reppin national teams which is BS because the better our national team does, it adds value to the player and helps the club with value...
with our former colonials they just want to oppress the ability for our football to rise.. I don't think levi has this issue but they also don't want to risk injury.. I don't even know if ttfa has the proper insurance for their national call ups tbh
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Levi came off the bench and scored in a 4-2 win over Asteras. Very nice through ball and timing of his run, and a precise finish.
https://youtu.be/AeGO4-NiEAk?si=U5_EiyPEshg_abME
Seems like he missed the last few games with an injury, and in that time his replacement scored a hattrick and some other goals.
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We boy scored a brace today, the second was a tap in but the first was a beauty lawd fadda, great cross and a flying header at the back post.
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You forgot to mention that he missed a penalty. Could have been a hattrick
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I didn't see the penalty. Keeper saved or he missed the target?
Aek highlights are difficult to find sometimes.
Found one
https://youtu.be/3zYeTK3_rJw?si=weq4oqHy-jzCf-VG
It wasn't a tap in nah, my mistake, my feed was bad.
I thought I saw him side foot in from a couple yards out, maybe that play was annulled.
The timing of this man's runs is immaculate, and his acceleration boy. His teammates also don't hesitate to pass.
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@peong the keeper saved, down low too. Good penalty and great save in the 7th minute
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Levi missed the last game with injury and was on the bench today, first game of the playoffs. He came on in the 83rd with his replacement having scored 1 to put AEK 2-0 up. Levi proceed to score 2 in a few mins the first one being a left footed drive to the top right corner from distance. When ah tell yuh golazo. 2nd one was a cut inside a defender and precise finish to the left bottom corner.
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He's the brightest player we have now. We're going to need him for the play-in.
I wouldn't be surprised if a top European team comes knocking in the off season. Despite accepting a committing to AEK, he can still be purchased by another team. It happens all the time. His value is much higher than it was last year. Just some food for thought.
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Eve wants AEK star Garcia firing ahead of Copa play-in.
By Andrew Gionnetti (T&T Newsday).
AEK ATHENS leading goal-scorer Levi Garcia scored his third brace of the season on Sunday, coming on as a late substitute to helping the team return to the summit of the table, with a 4-0 away win over Lamia in round one of the Greece Super League playoffs.
Garcia had missed two of his club's last three games with a slight injury, and was subbed off at halftime on February 28 against Giannina. His return for the playoffs was a welcome addition and he was introduced in the 78th minute with his team leading 2-0. The T&T forward took just ten minutes to score with a stunning individual effort.
Athens goalkeeper Cican Stankovic initiated a counter-attack, sending the ball long towards the right flank, just beyond the middle of the pitch, for Garcia. The T&T forward shrugged off his defender before bringing the ball under control with an immaculate first touch. He then blew past another player as he drifted inside and towards goal, before executing a fierce left-footed drive from just outside the box into the top of the net.
He scored again deep in stoppage time to add the icing on the cake for AEK Athens, who sit two points ahead of PAOK FC.
Garcia now sits third in the Greek Super League goal-scorers chart, with 13 goals in 13 matches. Ayoub El Kaabi of Olympiacos leads with 15 goals but featured in eight more matches than Garcia this season.
Garcia’s return to partial fitness and immediate goal-scoring form kept his name fresh on the tongues of T&T fans and head coach Angus Eve, who is seeking to narrow his shortlist of players for the crucial March 23 Copa America play-in game against Canada in Texas.
“We’re cautiously optimistic about Levi maintaining his form, and hopefully staying injury-free,” Eve told Newsday in a telephone interview on Sunday.
Garcia has had injury problems this season and missed the majority of T&T's Concacaf Nations League campaign. He has not played for T&T since coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3-0 first-leg defeat to the United Stated in the Nations League, last November.
However, once fit, he has impressed in front of goal in almost all of his Super League appearances.
“As you know, we haven’t really played with Levi (recently),” Eve said, “And we do have a number of players who are playing (consistently).”
Eve did acknowledge Garcia’s contribution, saying, “When not injured, Levi has been in tremendous form for his club and we would only hope that he can maintain that level of intensity and match fitness that we can have with our ranks.”
He said he will not consider Garcia an automatic starter, even at full fitness, out of respect for other players vying for selection.
“Everyone has to fight for their place and once they maintain their fitness and their match fitness, which are two different things, they have the opportunity to play for the country.”
Newsday asked Eve whether there might be reluctance from some, including AEK Athens, to release a recently injured player for national duty.
He said the TT Football Association and team management have a respectable relationship with national team players’ clubs, and does not experience such problems.
“We’re fortunate that, as a staff – the administrative manager, myself, Mr Richard Piper and Dr (Akash) Dhanai – we have relationships with the medical staff of every team, especially those players who have injury issues. We liaise with them, we get reports from them, we submit reports to them.”
He said he understands Jong PSV’s Dante Gilbert has increased his playing time after returning from injury, along with Judah Garcia, Levi’s younger brother of AEK Athens B.
“We keep abreast of all the players,” Eve said, “by communicating with them individually, the coaches and, for the injured ones, our medical department deals with them.
“We work in synchronisation with the clubs.”
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Levi Garcia nets screamer for Athens in return from injury.
By Andrew Gionnetti (T&T Newsday).
AEK ATHENS leading goal-scorer Levi Garcia snatched a swift pair of goals on his return from a short-term injury, helping the Greek Super League leaders to a 4-0 away win over Lamia on Sunday.
Garcia was introduced in the 78th minute and took just ten minutes to score and give Athens a 3-0 lead with a stunning individual effort.
Athens goalkeeper Cican Stankovic initiated a counter-attack, sending the ball long towards the right flank, just beyond the middle of the pitch, for Garcia to control. The T&T forward shrugged off his defender before bringing the ball under control with an immaculate first touch. He then blew past another player as he drifted inside and towards goal, before executing a fierce left-footed drive from just outside the box into the top of the net.
Garcia, who bagged his first goal of the season against the same opponent in a 3-0 home win in November, put the icing on the cake with his second goal deep in stoppage time.
The T&T men’s national team winger now sits third in the Greek Super League goal-scorers chart, with 13 goals in 13 matches. Ayoub El Kaabi of Olympiacos leads with 15 goals but featured in eight more matches than Garcia this season.
Garcia’s return to fitness and immediate goal-scoring form, after missing two weeks of action, will come as welcome news for T&T national men’s team coach Angus Eve and fans, ahead of T&T’s March 23 clash against Canada, both teams’ last chance of qualification for the 2024 Copa America in the United States.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/NEpO_9J3Qq4?start=55s
Watch de shielding, first touch, run, and de blast from outside. Super goal.
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2 of the best by any international TT forward. That control, run and bullet, has to be #1.
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Levi is a Gem. Congrats and Good Luck. Blessings :salute:
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I can't see anyone on Canada holding him. He'll terrorize the Canadian defense.
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It was actually #1 on ESPN FC goals of the week yesterday. And there were some golasso's on there.
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Like I said before, Levi is better than Pulsic, but Pulisic benefits from his country, hence why he has the big contract..
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No sir. Pulisic is has better defensive capabilities than Levi. They both bring different strengths to the table, thus depends on what is required by their respective teams. Both are elite players, Pulisic is a more balanced player.
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gawd on pitch you sure about that ?
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AEK manager Matias Almeyda : "The truth is that it has been a while since I saw such a beautiful goal. I feel happy for him and for AEK. Besides being a great footballer, Levi is also a great person and deserves all the good things."
Almeyda is rumoured to be considered by Lazio to replace Sarri. It's not a stretch that if Almeyda made a move to a club with money he would want to carry Levi with him. I'm sure Levi can play there but I don't like Serie A for black players.
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@maxg
my opinion was solely based on his offensive skill set.. Pulisic is playing in a better system and better coaches, so of course he will look stronger defensively in that given formation..
So yes I understand where you are coming from, but it's not a fair analysis of Levi and his talent ...
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An article about Levi's productivity this season. More goals per game this year with 9 games left. 2 goals behind the top scorers in a lot less minutes.
https://www.sport24.gr/football/aek-to-mpes-vges-toy-gkarsia-den-ton-apotrepei-apo-tin-ektoxeysi-kai-ena-neo-rekor-karieras.10283789.html