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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on November 02, 2015, 09:09:04 AM
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No Molino, No Problem: Keron Becomes a Superstar.
By Inshan Mohammed.
Molino obviously makes T&T tick, and when he’s on the field, everything runs through him. But with no Molino, Keron Cummings has become the Soca Warriors fiery midfielder.
Over the past five T&T matches, Cummings scored three goals and racked up four assists. All of his goals were against CONCACAF top team Mexico, while three of his four assist also came against the “Mighty Mexicans”.
Everald “Gally” were the last Cummings to have scored a double against Mexico in a 4-0 thrashing in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, that sent the North Americans crashing out of the 1974 World Cup, though no relation, Keron has perfected his rich vein of bloodline that follows his namesake.
When up to it, Cummings (K), has a left-foot that is priceless, he can unlock any defence and forced referees to swallow their whistles. Tactically, for most of his time with T&T, Cummings has been a counterbalance to T&T star-striker Kenwyne Jones. His job description from coach Hart was essentially “exploit the defence for paying too much attention to the best player (Kenwyne) on the side.”
Stay wide on the left wing, and when the defence collapses onto Jones, go beat the offside trap, show up toward the back post, and trust that he’ll find you with one of his gorgeous, magical, physics-bending, half-chip, half-cross assists.
As we’re seeing now, Cummings is an elite attacking centrepiece. And without Molino, he’s doing a lot of the things that T&T need out of a superstar.
Eventually, Molino will come back, probably just in time for T&T's 2016 World Cup qualifying matches in March. And when that happens, Cummings will likely shift back into his more-supportive, less-ball-centric role, or will he?
Ironically, after a successful trial spell, Cummings will more than likely sign a contract with Molino's club Orlando City in January when the transfer window re-opens as he relishes the chance to line-up alongside the T&T number 10 for both club and country.
As T&T ponder their long-term future — one in which a 25-year-old Molino, coming back from a season long injury eventually and inevitably evolves into a role that places fewer physical demands on his body — the past few months has provided an exciting glimpse of what might happen if Cummings takes a bigger share of the load.
“Cummings has come into the squad mainly as a 10 and is one of those players that brings composure in the final third. He also has the ability to deliver the final pass and has good shooting ability from outside the box, he can also finish, head coach Stephen Hart told SWO.”
“Overall his game is developing quite well in terms of International football, he needs to improve his work rate off the ball and in all fairness to him he is concentrating better and working hard at it. Overall, he has to make himself difficult to mark and be more mobile once we win possession.”
“I like a very mobile player to play-off the front runners. By front runners, I mean the striker and two wide players, Molino was very good at it. One, we win it, gets free and look to get it and move it forward quickly. I am encouraging Cummings to roam across the entire face of the goal, stay in contact with the striker and be available to link up and arrive in the box.”
“As for Molino return and how it will work remains to be seen. I use players according to the opposition. If both can be in the squad to attack the opposition weaknesses, then I will do so, but it's a matter of adaptability and flexibility.”
“It's a headache I welcome, added Hart.”
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This article is highly entertaining, enjoyable and mesmerizing.
Wonder read, excellent job Flex.
You are indeed a top writer and one of T&T's best sport journalist of current.
This article really vibes me up, can't wait for the games in 2 week time.
Left-footers are very unique players.
Was Gally a lefty also?
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A good digest of top writing skills.
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Nice read.
Hart confirming that he likes mobility and speed. Who doesn't? Daiz how Trini football causes presshah for the Central and North Americans.
Explains why players like Devorn Jorsling, despite having the shots and power could not get selected .... and I fully understand.
Tantalizing thought of ball-pest and Molino causing havoc at the same time.
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Flex you done did it again brotha! :beermug:
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Boss write up, love it !!!!!!!!!!
Can't see both Molino and Cummings on the field at the same time unless on is used as a striker?
To be honest, I can't see Molino reclaiming his spot ahead of Cummings.
Cummings is technically a better player.
Besides, an ACL damage is hard to come back from 100%, but I do hope that Molino case heals properly and he don't rush back in to play. We need him though.
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This article is highly entertaining, enjoyable and mesmerizing.
Wonder read, excellent job Flex.
You are indeed a top writer and one of T&T's best sport journalist of current.
This article really vibes me up, can't wait for the games in 2 week time.
Left-footers are very unique players.
Was Gally a lefty also?
Nah, Gally was righty. Use to kick the ball hard on the run. Very good passer.
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What position did Gally played?
Would have loved to see these guys play.
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Gally cummings played as a midfielder.. de man was a technically talented player ....called up at 15 plus for the national team....... boss player
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Imagine, from left to right J.Jones, Molino, Cummings, and Ceasor/Cato/Peltier in de midfield!! that is de really cobra venom, with Jonessie and Glen up top!!!! PEPPPPPPPPERRRRRRR them! Tighten up the back four with man like beatau, bakr, cyrus, wiliams!! pepppeerrr ah say!
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https://www.youtube.com/v/Fitz0SIQJ6U
https://www.youtube.com/v/SZBhf7f5ilw
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Candidly, had lukewarm expectations for the GC, partly due to warm ups (Curacao, Jordan) but worsened once Molino went down.
To see how Keron, Joevin, Glenn in the 3-3 Mex tie have all risen is great. Seems to me in the absence of Molino, 3 of the 4 MF slots lock down (JJ, 2 of Hyland, Boucard and KG), the right MF slot tricky since you could slot Keron there and play 4-4-2 w/Glenn up front w/KJ or play Keron as the withdrawn striker (4-4-1-1) and slot Peltier, Cesar or perhaps to a lesser extent Guerra at right MF.
Gaffer knows what's up, great to see the wealth of attacking options brewing....
Tighten up defensively and we could keep making good progress....
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Well he try Cummings on the right and encourage him to cut in to the left and then as a supporting striker to KJ in both the friendlies, but it didn't work.
Only way I seeing both Molino and Cummings on the field is if we playing with two #10 either side of Kenwyne, 2 def mid and the wing backs providing width.
That is if Molino comes back as good as he was before the injury.
If they both at Orlando though, hopefully they solve that problem up there for us (how to accommodate both).
What it means though is that Guerra basically done at the international level.
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Not so fast Buffy spider. Guerra still brings stuff to the table and I believe he will be hungry to go away after this. Remember we need a real deep bench to last through a prolonged World Cup qualifier and BraveHart still mentions his name as if he is in the mix. Apparently he had a recent injury which I did not know about.
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Not so fast Buffy spider. Guerra still brings stuff to the table and I believe he will be hungry to go away after this. Remember we need a real deep bench to last through a prolonged World Cup qualifier and BraveHart still mentions his name as if he is in the mix. Apparently he had a recent injury which I did not know about.
Guerra !!!!
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Keep he far, we dont need players who play one good game in 15.
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Yeah of course he will sweat: when foreign based not available...unless he really start to pick it up.
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Yeah of course he will sweat: when foreign based not available...unless he really start to pick it up.
Correct.
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Anyone have clips with Gally?
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Anyone have clips with Gally?
There is a Haiti 74 WC clip that Flex has on the forum. Mods can bring it up.
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I guess one gone (Molino), one come (Keron) and now one comeback (Molino) soon and one gone (Keron).
Woulda be nice to see these two on de field together.
Get well soon bredda and get the hell out of T&T real fast.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/lSYe3yrvePc
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WARRIOR
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‘Warriors’ get a welcomed visitor at ‘Copa’ practice.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
As this country’s Senior National Team members approached the final days of their live-in training camp at home, they received a surprised but welcomed visit from teammate Keron Cummings at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Sunday evening.
A day after being discharged from the Port of Spain General Hospital where he underwent surgery following a gunshot wound to the leg, the 27-year-old made his way to the venue on crutches to witness in the session. The North East Stars midfielder was greeted by teammates and staff members and engaged in conversations with Stephen Hart and the rest before joining them for the team prayer at the end of the session.
“I just feel good being able to come back and out and watch the boys before they head off to Panama. Being out of the hospital is a big relief and I’m feeling okay at the moment. I feel like I could start therapy tomorrow but I know I can’t rush the process,” Cummings told TTFA Media.
“But all in all, I just wanted to wish the boys well. I know they have it in them to get the right result against Haiti and take us into the Copa America.”
Cummings added: “I would just want to say to these guys out here that there are many things you can do to have enjoyment in life, especially for young persons and picking up a gun or getting involved in crime is not the way. I do not hate the person who did this to me but I would wish people could see a more positive aspect in life. I’d like to thank everyone who showed me that support over the past few days.”
Orlando City midfielder Kevin Molino also joined the team for training last week as he continues his recovery process following ACL surgery in May. Molino is targeting a return to play in March.
The T&T team will have one session at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium on Tuesday before departing for Panama City at 6am on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s Copa America Centenario qualifier versus Haiti at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
With English-based defender Justin Hoyte ruled out with a hamstring injury, Hart has opted to travel with a 22-man squad and will not name a replacement.
The team has trained rigorously over the past week and according to Central FC midfielder Ataulla Guerra, will be aiming to overcome its next hurdle.
“The training camp has been quite intensive but very good for us. For me personally, I feel really good to be back after missing out the last couple games. We have a big task ahead but it is very important that we stay focused and treat this game with all the respect it deserves,” Guerra said.
“And everyone is very eager to do well. We know what is at stake and the opportunity will be a great one. Day by day we are just putting in the work which I think will see us produce the kind of football on the pitch that will bring us the result we are looking for ,” Guerra added.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/lSYe3yrvePc
Very touching and very encouraging.
Warrior indeed.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/lSYe3yrvePc
Very touching and very encouraging.
Warrior indeed.
God is with him... And will make him stronger and better when he returns... The adversity will prepare him mentally for any task...
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A line up with both of them on de team go be real pressure for opponents.
_________Williams___________
Hoyte__Abu Bakr___Williams___David
Cato___Boucaud____Joevin
_____Molino_____Cummings
________Kenwyne_________
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why u left out Hyland???
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A line up with both of them on de team go be real pressure for opponents.
_________Williams___________
Hoyte__Abu Bakr___Williams___David
Cato___Boucaud____Joevin
_____Molino_____Cummings
________Kenwyne_________
What happened to Bateau?
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How this one and yea, Hyland could eat bench, but he eh that bad sometimes, it depends.
_________Williams___________
Bateau__Abu Bakr___Williams___David
Cato___Boucaud____Joevin
_____Molino_____Cummings
________Kenwyne_________
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No place for Deleon or desilva
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No place for Deleon or desilva
DeLeon will need time to gel and De Silva can't start infront of Boucaud, George or Hyland, not yet.
I can only pick 11 deeks.
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Not even coming off the bench?
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Ah hope Keron get healthy soon and take Molino place on de team, Molino is a waste.
This article on spot.
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How you come to that conclusion?
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T&T is a waaaayyy better team with Cummings than Molino, the best the team played in 3 years was when Cummings was on the team. He gets more players involved around him, Kenwyne was also more interested.
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Keron is back for T&T.
Anyone see him play lately?
I am so happy to hear this news. !!!!
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T&T is a waaaayyy better team with Cummings than Molino, the best the team played in 3 years was when Cummings was on the team. He gets more players involved around him, Kenwyne was also more interested.
Came to this conclusion after I saw kerron play and how he rose to the ocassion against Mexico..
Very happy he has been selected again
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Keron is back for T&T.
Anyone see him play lately?
I am so happy to hear this news. !!!!
Hasn't been a starter for Central for the entire season. From a personal stand point, he was far from his best.
This is a quote from Dennis on his call-up though: “Keron [Cummings] plays in a position on the football pitch that was one of the positions that I was interested in finding players for,” said Lawrence. “Keron has demonstrated to me that he understands the position… He has the experience of being around the international football before.
“From that point of view, I would like to work with him and see if we can improve on him." - Wired868
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I think Keron Cummings injury really affected T&T and the player because Molino isn't all that when wearing T&T colors or is being used wrongly.
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I think Keron Cummings injury really affected T&T and the player because Molino isn't all that when wearing T&T colors or is being used wrongly.
Hart unlocked this combo with kJ and the dictator made sure to do away with they deadly combo upfront
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One bad game and the player goes in the garbage? this is madness. controversial molino has been the most consistent player during this whole hex and apart from winchester's goal on friday he was the only player to score from open play in the whole bloody hex. all this rubbish talk about andre boucaud the man is in his thirties and was never a starter for hart neither was he a game changer. Keron Cummings had an unfortunate accident and is no longer the player he once was so what's all the fuss about?
lets look to the future, we have Nathan Lewis a wonderful find jameel boatswain Greg ranjitsingh and jeron london. let's build this team from the top on down and phase out the old and in with the new, i am optimistic about this rebuilding process and the only thing that would make it complete is when DJW is voted out come next november hopefully for a far more productive federation prez. the future isn't that bleak mate cheer up.
and why is it taking you so long to get over the fact that hart is gone? I would hate for your girl friend to leave you, you seem like the type to stalk a female, or worst yet try yo kill her for leaving you. come on mate grow up and change that ole steven hart sad tune im sick of hearing it now.
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The end of Cummings T&T career was the end of T&T football.
That was the turning point.
We need special players on this current team.
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The end of Cummings T&T career was the end of T&T football.
That was the turning point.
We need special players on this current team.
Is he still playing and can he still play?
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One bad game and the player goes in the garbage? this is madness. controversial molino has been the most consistent player during this whole hex and apart from winchester's goal on friday he was the only player to score from open play in the whole bloody hex. all this rubbish talk about andre boucaud the man is in his thirties and was never a starter for hart neither was he a game changer. Keron Cummings had an unfortunate accident and is no longer the player he once was so what's all the fuss about?
lets look to the future, we have Nathan Lewis a wonderful find jameel boatswain Greg ranjitsingh and jeron london. let's build this team from the top on down and phase out the old and in with the new, i am optimistic about this rebuilding process and the only thing that would make it complete is when DJW is voted out come next november hopefully for a far more productive federation prez. the future isn't that bleak mate cheer up.
and why is it taking you so long to get over the fact that hart is gone? I would hate for your girl friend to leave you, you seem like the type to stalk a female, or worst yet try yo kill her for leaving you. come on mate grow up and change that ole steven hart sad tune im sick of hearing it now.
Wth are you talking about? Molino hasn’t done anything to impress on the national team, compared to Cummings in his short space of time..
Jones and kerron was way More potent than Molino and Jones... FYI much more creative and attacking football
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One bad game and the player goes in the garbage? this is madness. controversial molino has been the most consistent player during this whole hex and apart from winchester's goal on friday he was the only player to score from open play in the whole bloody hex. all this rubbish talk about andre boucaud the man is in his thirties and was never a starter for hart neither was he a game changer. Keron Cummings had an unfortunate accident and is no longer the player he once was so what's all the fuss about?
lets look to the future, we have Nathan Lewis a wonderful find jameel boatswain Greg ranjitsingh and jeron london. let's build this team from the top on down and phase out the old and in with the new, i am optimistic about this rebuilding process and the only thing that would make it complete is when DJW is voted out come next november hopefully for a far more productive federation prez. the future isn't that bleak mate cheer up.
and why is it taking you so long to get over the fact that hart is gone? I would hate for your girl friend to leave you, you seem like the type to stalk a female, or worst yet try yo kill her for leaving you. come on mate grow up and change that ole steven hart sad tune im sick of hearing it now.
Wth are you talking about? Molino hasn’t done anything to impress on the national team, compared to Cummings in his short space of time..
Jones and kerron was way More potent than Molino and Jones... FYI much more creative and attacking football
whats with you friend, you forgot to take your meds? this topic is a month old, keep up with the times.
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I feel Keron Cummings should get a call up by Fenwick.
He have been doing very well for LH Rangers.
I know he is 31, but if he still performing well, I said he should get a shot.
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One bad game and the player goes in the garbage? this is madness. controversial molino has been the most consistent player during this whole hex and apart from winchester's goal on friday he was the only player to score from open play in the whole bloody hex. all this rubbish talk about andre boucaud the man is in his thirties and was never a starter for hart neither was he a game changer. Keron Cummings had an unfortunate accident and is no longer the player he once was so what's all the fuss about?
lets look to the future, we have Nathan Lewis a wonderful find jameel boatswain Greg ranjitsingh and jeron london. let's build this team from the top on down and phase out the old and in with the new, i am optimistic about this rebuilding process and the only thing that would make it complete is when DJW is voted out come next november hopefully for a far more productive federation prez. the future isn't that bleak mate cheer up.
and why is it taking you so long to get over the fact that hart is gone? I would hate for your girl friend to leave you, you seem like the type to stalk a female, or worst yet try yo kill her for leaving you. come on mate grow up and change that ole steven hart sad tune im sick of hearing it now.
Wth are you talking about? Molino hasn’t done anything to impress on the national team, compared to Cummings in his short space of time..
Jones and kerron was way More potent than Molino and Jones... FYI much more creative and attacking football
whats with you friend, you forgot to take your meds? this topic is a month old, keep up with the times.
The only madman on here is you brother... you have nothing to back up that our team was more successful in terms of goals production with Molino over kerron..
Prove it or shut up... where’s your stats to prove Molino was a better combo than Jones and Cummings?
I’m waiting ....
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I feel Keron Cummings should get a call up by Fenwick.
He have been doing very well for LH Rangers.
I know he is 31, but if he still performing well, I said he should get a shot.
I agree ....
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I feel Keron Cummings should get a call up by Fenwick.
He have been doing very well for LH Rangers.
I know he is 31, but if he still performing well, I said he should get a shot.
I agree ....
Not gonna debate whether he can still bring something meaningful to the team or not......however based on one of the first comments made by Fenwick re: collective age of team i'm thinking Fenwick might be looking in another direction
:beermug:
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Some select "older" players will be in the mix. If there attitudes are right probably looking at Hyland, Molino, JJ, Bateau and a few others. If KC bringing it who knows. For sure the right direction is to blood the youth, so let's see
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Ah went to de Rangers vs W Connection game and I could tell you that Keron Cummings was de best player on de field and ah not being bias because ah like him, honesty, he still have real technique and he fit to.
You see this youth here, Molik Khan for Connection is real poison. He have some real skills and very intelligent and mature for he age.
De referee f00ck up de game for de first goal Rangers get, T&T need VAR instead of VAT.
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Ah went to de Rangers vs W Connection game and I could tell you that Keron Cummings was de best player on de field and ah not being bias because ah like him, honesty, he still have real technique and he fit to.
You see this youth here, Molik Khan for Connection is real poison. He have some real skills and very intelligent and mature for he age.
De referee f00ck up de game for de first goal Rangers get, T&T need VAR instead of VAT.
Imagine the stooge left him off while he was coaching the natl team..
I hope Fenwick doesn’t make the same mistake
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Ah like Sean Bonval from Central FC to.
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Molino to miss World Cup qualifiers against Bahamas, St. Kitts
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)
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Kevin Molino has done very little for TT and we keep hoping to see him every time we play,get Cummins in the team now and forget Molino.Let's hope TF go for K.Cummins,it was a sad day for TT football when somebody shoot the boy for nothing that really did put Cummins back by years,but I hope he plays again.
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Kevin Molino has done very little for TT and we keep hoping to see him every time we play,get Cummins in the team now and forget Molino.Let's hope TF go for K.Cummins,it was a sad day for TT football when somebody shoot the boy for nothing that really did put Cummins back by years,but I hope he plays again.
its obvious you are not on the up and up as far as TT football in concerned, but let me let you in on a little secret. after stern john in terms of goal scoring mr Kevin molino is our highest international goal scorer in competitive matches in recent years. Ok he might be unreliable in terms of availability (due to injuries....no fault of his of course) but to say he has done very little for TT is totally false mate, in fact the man is 50% reliable when he actually plays, but for the most part he’s often laid up and unavailable due to serious injury when we’re really in need of a GOAT.
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Frico, not true. unreliable because of constant injuries. Come on man. This same Molino save us some embarrassment in the last GC. He was 50% fit and help TT tie Guyana. He was the playmaker coming back deep and taking the ball to the GT defense. I will take a half fit Molino any day.
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Ah doh understand why we still post comments in the same discussion that is irrelevant to the topic! This is misleading because most times we have to come read the last comment and realize it has nothing to do with the original thread. Why not just create a new subject thread? This change in recent years by the moderators has helped the slow down and boringness of the forum