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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on December 21, 2015, 06:59:55 AM
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It's becoming arduous to make the T&T team.
By Inshan Mohammed.
No chemo for TTFA cancer as footballers continue to suffer the same fate.
Life insures that when things can't possibly get any worse, it always does. Below is an insight into the Trinidad and Tobago men's senior team before, all of the latest fiasco that is happening with the Soca Warriors players who is threatening to strike if past payments are not met by their employers soon.
Definitely, not the fault of new TTFA president Mr. David John-Williams- but surely a problem that he can fix quite easily. The former W Connection CEO have been only three weeks on the job and must be thinking to himself what sort of problems he has gotten himself into after realising the debts his predecessors have left for him to clean up.
The TTFA headman and his board members along with the players are embroiled in a battle to help settle salaries that are owed to them. To-date, its apparent no terms have been met and now T&T football teams (Men & Women) are about to take a plunge into the unknown if things isn't fixed fast enough.
T&T are only 3-weeks away from its important historic Copa América Centenario playoff match against Haiti, scheduled for January 8th 2016, at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City, Panama. A tournament if T&T qualify for will not only bring revenue to the TTFA, but will surely improve their chances of securing huge potential sponsors.
In the meantime, the Soca Warriors Online (SWO) went ahead and released its exclusive on Hart's team and how the former analytical Canadian coach went from being a Canadian misfortune after the Honduras mishap, to a Trinidad and Tobago genius who have won the hearts of the entire nation and even overcame some of T&T's biggest critics. One must seek-out Sheldon Phillips and thank him for recommending coach Hart to T&T, Canada lost, T&T gain.
Analyzing Hart's soldiers.
If you're thinking about representing Trinidad and Tobago's men's national football team at the senior level, well, you better bring your A-game and be prepared to fight laboriously to be selected for the team.
In-fact, I'll even go on record saying that it's highly unlikely anyone connected to T&T at the moment looking in, will find it easy to play for them and I am saying this about a team that has no big superstars, just a devoted and immensely talented bunch with a never-die attitude. They have been on a Leicester City run, of CONCACAF.
When your team gets branded by international pundits for a game they played against CONCACAF's most successful outfit Mexico as the greatest Gold Cup match ever witnessed, it surely feels good being from Trinidad and Tobago, now imagine, how proud the players and coaches must be feeling!
A few months later after the game against Mexico, playing in-front of a sold-out crowd at home against the second most successful CONCACAF team (USA) and making them look like underdogs and, what's quite interesting is, T&T seems as though they didn't even reached into full stride. It must be a reassuring feeling for T&T die-hard to know that their side still have a lot more fire in their cylinder.
Even though he had to forensically restructure his squad. Hart's pragmatic approach shows that he is not taking teams for granted while silently waiting to pick them off one by one if the opportunity arises. It must be frightening for opponents to see how much potential this team has when playing well.
Hart 300.
The chemistry and relationship the guys share on and off the pitch is simply amazing, not to mention the love they share for their coach is an unbreakable bond. They even did noble acts in the past few months without being paid and, still came in and played their hearts out. Tell me where else in the world you see this? At least not in these modern days of football, and, I'm not saying its right, but its just damn impressive, especially when they have families to feed.
When you see players like Justin and Gavin Hoyte, Aubrey David, Marvin Phillip, Yohance Marshall, Willis Plaza, Carlyle Mitchell, Ataullah, Guerra, Lester Peltier and Jonathan Glenn finding it hard to break into the first team, you know something good is happening.
Sheldon Bateau, Keron Cummings, Khaleem Hyland, Joevin Jones, Kevin Molino, Mekeil Wiliams and Cordell Cato have all shown tremendous growth and still have the capacity to improve greatly, it causes other teams to raise eyebrows and scratch heads to see so many talents playing for a country that had lost its way after the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Hart's attuned to the millennials worked excellently.
Then you have regulars, Jan-Michael Williams, Daneil Cyrus, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Kenwyne Jones and Andre Boucaud that are staples on the T&T side, and although, Jan-Michael Williams has been inconsistent at times, he is still regarded as the best keeper in the country and, probably the best to come around since a spectacular shot-stopper named Kelvin Jack. One of the names the Bahrainis will never forget, the other, Dennis Lawrence of course.
Hart must be commended for building such a deep talent pool unlike anything we've have seen in the past and with so little at his disposal.
The Primaries
Jan-Michael Williams (GK) - See above.
Daneil Cyrus (DEF) - Has the ability to play at right-back and his preferred center-back. He gets forward effectively, he's quick and has a must win attitude even if it's a meaningless game, he wants to win it. Though, Cyrus gets caught out of position on occasions, he energetically makes up for it. His long throws are like corners that can causes all sorts of problems for opponents, something that would surely peak the interest of former T&T player Winston Phillips.
Radanfah Abu Bakr (DEF) - Characterized for a lack of speed, however, Abu Bakr is an intelligent center-back that expertly uses his sensible man-marking techniques to make up for his pace, he also wins almost every aerial threat.
Kenwyne Jones (CF) - A true captain, a man with a mission to take T&T to the World Cup. At the moment there isn't many defenders in CONCACAF capable of stopping him when he is up to the task. The striker has the size and strength to drag 3 defenders with him and still score or not fall down, asked Mexico. Kenwyne recently scored some goals for T&T that were simply breathtaking. I am still on cloud-9.
Andre Boucaud (CM) - T&T's most composed player. Does the simple things meritoriously, can slow down the game, keep procession well, strike with venom, make important tackles and rarely gives up the ball. In my opinion, the hard-nosed midfielder is one of T&T's best foreign imports, of course, Christopher Birchall and Women Warriors center-back, Arin King also makes my list, yes, she's that good.
Sheldon Bateau (DEF) - Currently carrying a yellow card, if suspended, his place on the team is irreplaceable. Bateau is one of T&T's best ball interceptors and his aerial play is another one of his strengths. Definitely one of T&T's most improved young players.
Keron Cummings (AM) - A player who came along and won the hearts of many since he made his debut under former T&T coach and legend Russell Latapy. As former T&T coach Otto Pfister would say: “He has a million dollars in his legs.” Cummings has been on fire for his club and country, only 6-months ago he was literally unknown, today, T&T's newest secret weapon is famous, especially after helping conquered Mexico, twice. They know him very well. For the new 2015-16 Pro League season thus far, he has scored 7 for his club in all competitions and 3 for his country, all coming against Mexico.
Khaleem Hyland (CM) - Best long-range passer of the ball since Densill Theobald. Proved why coach Hart spent so much time trying to get him fit after his long dry spell season with former club KRC Genk. T&T is starting to see his true potential, the Yaya Toure effect.
Kevan George (DM) - The only player on the T&T's team with two first names. The iron-man that makes the players around him play with confidence and security. The best defensive midfielder to come along since Christopher Birchall and Reynold Carrington. George does most of the donkey work in midfield and when he's on the field, you'll never hear him cry, fall down or see him coming, however, one thing's for sure, you'll definitely feel his presence. With no comparison to Luis Suarez, the small framed midfielder packs a big bite.
Joevin Jones (LW) - Has pace that is hard for opponents to contain, he normally gets double teamed, but has the skills to get himself out of trouble. One must compliment coach Hart for using him on the left wing because going forward the midfielder can breakdown any defence. His corners and free-kicks show flashes of Chelsea's midfielder Willian and, sometimes show silky-smooth skills in the mould of former T&T player Warren Archibald, however, he still has a long way to go if he wants to reach Archibald's skilful level.
Mekeil Williams (LB) - The hard working defender was simply colossal in defence for the Warriors. The natural center-back was thrown into left-back and perfected it successfully. He has also improved on his clearances and passing as well. His high energy level, overlapping runs and ruggedness allows Joevin to get forward more often. New York Red Bulls are said to be monitoring Williams and could make a move in for the giant defender come January? Williams, who were immense throughout the season for his club team Antigua GFC also helped them captured its first ever Guatemalan Apertura Championship title and as a result, qualification into next year’s CONCACAF Champions League.
Cordell Cato (RW) - Despite being the youngest off the regulars, Cato does not show his immaturity. He plays with confidence, he is skilful and never stops running. He can also score goals, he successfully took Lester Peltier's place on the team, at least, for now.
Aubrey David (DEF) - If I had a rhyme to describe him, it would go, “quiet like a mouse and sturdy as a house, Aubrey, Aubrey, Aubrey.” A very sturdy and composed defender that can ruffle even the biggest of attackers. Former Costa Rican striker Paulo Wanchope are a big fan of him. Deportivo Saprissa is said to be eyeing the hard man.
Jonathan Glenn (FWD) - He is a late bloomer, strong, mobile and is currently one of T&T's most clinical finishers according to coach Hart. The talented striker doesn't see much playing time for his country because of Kenwyne's current form, however, with the striker determination to do well for both club and country it's only a matter of time before he gets his chance to break into T&T first team on a more regular basis. He is currently rated as one of the best strikers in Iceland for the past 2 seasons.
Kevin Molino (AM) - Deserve a special mention. He has been out for almost the entire year with an ACL injury, his return will give Hart further headaches. The player has a positive attitude, a high work-rate and good technical ability, his return will surely lift the Warriors to another level.
Justin Hoyte, Carlyle Mitchell, Marvin Phillip and Lester Peliter are all capable starters, surely, Hart has built an empire with so many options to choose from, that it's making it difficult for players who were once interested in T&T to join the fighting Warriors.
The Secondaries.
Recently, T&T has stalked many good foreign players and to name a few; Nick DeLeon, Ryan Inniss, John Bostock, Sheanon Williams and even Bradley Wright-Phillips comes to mind.
While by no means the door is shut, the above players will find it hard to walk into Hart's starting team, and they are all very good players.
In my humble opinion, Ryan Inniss seems like the most worthy gamble and may deserve a greater persuasion. At 6' 5" and still very young, the 20-year old defender can surely help T&T tighten things up in back, a department that needs special attention, as we've seen in their last 12 games T&T allowed 16 goals with 2 of them being own goals.
Inniss is contracted to Premier League side Crystal Palace and is on loan to League One side Port Vale. He has played for both England national Under 17 and Under 20 teams, however, the giant center-back hasn't suited up for the Three Lions since 2012 at any level.
He comes highly recommended by Tony Pulis, a coach known for his successful defensive tactics. Inniss has been described by his team-mates as a typical modern-day center-half: tall, athletic and aggressive. He also plays alongside our very own Christopher Birchall who has been whispering in his ear about joining the Panmen. Good going Chris, we need a T&T ambassador looking out for us there in the UK, a role Dwight Yorke doesn't seem interested in despite being an ambassador himself.
Bradley Wright-Phillips, 30, might be another decent option. The New York Red Bulls striker is being considered by many nations including Grenada and Jamaica, despite never being capped for a senior national team, the striker is still very reluctant, instead, he says he wants to focus on his club career. Can you believe that? At 30, he's turning down a chance to play at the highest stage either with T&T or even Jamaica. I'll bet that may soon change.
He has played for England Under 20 team on 5 occasions dating back to 2005 and never made it to the English senior side. Though, he currently has an impressive strike rate for his club, clocking 45-goals in 73 outings, the English-born striker may very well be hoping for an England call-up? He has understandably caught the eye of clubs around the world, and a move back to his native England may be in the cards as AFC Bournemouth is said to be giving chase.
On another note, Jamaica is said to have upped its chase and might be leading the way to win his signature. Jamaica is known for being successful in acquiring foreign-born players, hence the reason they have over a dozen players born in England that suits up for the Reggae Boyz. T&T on the other hand is lacking in the administrative department and normally wait's for players to change hands instead of pursuing them. Maybe with the new TTFA president installed things could change for the better, only time will tell.
English-born winger John Bostock, 23, is definitely the most skilful of the bunch. He can dribble, he's fast, he can shoot the ball with power and precision and can take free-kicks too, all this and more, but wait, why isn't he on the Trinidad and Tobago team? Forget T&T, what about England? One major problem, his attitude is not up to scratch and it has branded him bad, another reason why he's already played for 9 club teams and only 23 years old.
He is a graduate of the Crystal Palace Academy and was once the world’s most wanted teenager with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal giving chase at age 14.
He's now sitting in the modest clubhouse cafe of Oud-Heverlee Leuven, a club in the Belgian First Division. Bostock is aiming on rebuilding his career and breaking into the England side. He has already twice denied a T&T call-up and still hopes to catch the eye of England's head coach Roy Hodgson. He does however, follow T&T's progress, so there is some interest from the talented Camberwell born midfielder.
American-born pair Nick DeLeon and Sheanon Williams are not bad options either, but not to die for. DeLeon has been praised for his work-ethic and the ability to use both feet, but has never played for any U.S. teams (youth or senior) and has already turned down T&T on a few occasions. In his 3-years with DC United, he has scored 12 goals in 109 appearances. At age 25, Nick should reconsider his decision as it looks like it will take a miracle to make the U.S. national team because they have a very deep talent pool that are of higher pedigree. What also makes DeLeon chances harder is the fact that he has never suited up for the Yanks at junior level.
As for Sheanon Williams, the 25-year old Houston Dynamo defender doesn't have the ability to make the current T&T side, nor does he or DeLeon have the passion to wear the Red, Black and White, at least not for now.
On a side note, there are 2 young defenders worthy of the chase, despite the odds being stacked in favour of the United States, should T&T get either, it could argue well for them in the future and, with a new president who seems eager to build for the future we may very well see some sort of network created that will pool all possible potential players together?
In the meantime, American-born Desevio Payne, 20, is a great option for T&T's future providing he's still available. U.S. assistant senior team head coach Tab Ramos is a huge fan of the FC Groningen defender and has kept a close eye on him. The South Carolina native qualifies for T&T through his Trini-born dad. He was raised in the Netherlands and made it clear his ambition lies with the United States whom, he has already been cap four times for them at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.
His captain on the U.S U-20 team, Shaquell Moore, 19, son of Tobago-born and former T&T striker Wendell is another great prospect, though its highly unlikely he will commit despite saying if things doesn't work out with the U.S. that his ambitions could change towards T&T. Shaquell did give T&T first preference before he became a United States international, but was told he were too small in body size to make the T&T youth team. Shaquell subsequently went on to captain 3 United States youth teams at Under 17, 18 and 21 levels, respectively. The Huracán Valencia CF right-back would have been a great asset to T&T unfortunately, they have blown it. Maybe they'll be a turn of the tides in the near future but only time will tell as both (Payne and Moore) are still eligible to represent T&T at senior level. Maybe, an invitation to join the T&T senior team may just do the trick and entice them a bit.
No one can blame the above mentioned players for wanting to play for their country of birth, the same way no one could blame Hart's soldiers for not falling short of theirs either. One thing is certain, the Soca Warriors is a fighting bunch and have shown the world that they are a force to be reckoned with. So if you are planning on joining the T&T team one day, beware of the Warriors, enter at your own risk.
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
By not getting too carried away by some of T&T's recent performances because teams do peak up and down and as coach Hart rightfully pointed out: "We’ve achieved nothing to date." Maybe, Hart may just look towards some of T&T brightest youngsters coming up to beef of his squad for what could be a long journey especially if T&T gets into the Hexagonal series, who knows?
Whoever Hart chooses, he usually gets it right.
Well done T&T, more-so, the spectacular Stephan Hart. Thank you for resuscitating our football once more and, with very little financial support- after, the destructible Jack Warner's regime had destroyed it.
Up next for the Warriors, a date with Haiti for a place in the historic Copa America Centenario, to be played in the United States from June 3-26, 2016. T&T will square off with the Haitians on Friday, January 8th, 2016, at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City. Haiti, you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: the Soca Warriors is coming to town!
Seasons Greetings to all from the SWO !!
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Delicious article Flex. Underappreciated talent. What a beautiful thing if these fellahs could get a chance to live up to their potential. Ah feel yuh could tweak the article slightly and give more juice on Hoyte, Mitchell and also Peltier and Marvin.
On another note, pity that so many with influence can't appreciate the human resource value of these soldiers whom we call Warriors.
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Do we have any serious overseas contenders/prospects for keeper? I'm very curious.
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Now that is how you write.
A boss article.
To bad the TTFA don't recognise the talent you have Flex.
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Mekeil Williams (LB) - The hard working defender was simply colossal in defence for the Warriors. The natural center-back was thrown into left-back and perfected it successfully. He has also improved on his clearances and passing as well. His high energy level, overlapping runs and ruggedness allows Joevin to get forward more often. New York Red Bulls are said to be monitoring Williams and could make a move in for the giant defender come January? Williams, who were immense throughout the season for his club team Antigua GFC also helped them captured its first ever Guatemalan Apertura Championship title and as a result, qualification into next year’s CONCACAF Champions League.
Aubrey David (DEF) - If I had a rhyme to describe him, it would go, “quiet like a mouse and sturdy as a house, Aubrey, Aubrey, Aubrey.” A very sturdy and composed defender that can ruffle even the biggest of attackers. Former Costa Rican striker Paulo Wanchope are a big fan of him. Deportivo Saprissa is said to be eyeing the hard man.
Flex, I see you know some insights.
It was so nice, I red it TWICE and I am not joking.
Definitely worth the read and at least good news for a change.
Ryan Inniss should be persue.
By DJW may look to bring in more W Connection players and may not look for any foreign base?
I hope I'm wrong.
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Good write up Flex, well worth the read as usual :beermug:
T&T are only 3-weeks away from its important historic Copa América Centenario playoff match against Haiti, scheduled for January 8th 2016, at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City, Panama. A tournament if T&T qualify for will not only bring revenue to the TTFA, but will surely improve their chances of securing huge potential sponsors.
This is what I cannot understand from a business perspective! If we pay the players and they go on to qualify then we'll have the potential to generate the so much more revenue.
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Mekeil Williams (LB) - The hard working defender was simply colossal in defence for the Warriors. The natural center-back was thrown into left-back and perfected it successfully. He has also improved on his clearances and passing as well. His high energy level, overlapping runs and ruggedness allows Joevin to get forward more often. New York Red Bulls are said to be monitoring Williams and could make a move in for the giant defender come January? Williams, who were immense throughout the season for his club team Antigua GFC also helped them captured its first ever Guatemalan Apertura Championship title and as a result, qualification into next year’s CONCACAF Champions League.
Aubrey David (DEF) - If I had a rhyme to describe him, it would go, “quiet like a mouse and sturdy as a house, Aubrey, Aubrey, Aubrey.” A very sturdy and composed defender that can ruffle even the biggest of attackers. Former Costa Rican striker Paulo Wanchope are a big fan of him. Deportivo Saprissa is said to be eyeing the hard man.
Flex, I see you know some insights.
It was so nice, I red it TWICE and I am not joking.
Definitely worth the read and at least good news for a change.
Ryan Inniss should be persue.
By DJW may look to bring in more W Connection players and may not look for any foreign base?
I hope I'm wrong.
Yea, Deportivo Saprissa may sign David.
And Williams could be in the MLS.
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Good write up Flex, well worth the read as usual :beermug:
T&T are only 3-weeks away from its important historic Copa América Centenario playoff match against Haiti, scheduled for January 8th 2016, at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City, Panama. A tournament if T&T qualify for will not only bring revenue to the TTFA, but will surely improve their chances of securing huge potential sponsors.
This is what I cannot understand from a business perspective! If we pay the players and they go on to qualify then we'll have the potential to generate the so much more revenue.
That makes too much sense... everything in Trinidad have to have some bacchanal first for it to work, is like bacchanal is the gas for T&T vehicle.
;D
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It's becoming arduous to make the T&T team.
By Inshan Mohammed.
No chemo for TTFA cancer as footballers continue to suffer the same fate.
Life insures that when things can't possibly get any worse, it always does. Below is an insight into the Trinidad and Tobago men's senior team before, all of the latest fiasco that is happening with the Soca Warriors players who is threatening to strike if past payments are not met by their employers soon.....
Flex, forgot to say that I like that TTFA cancer reference. Big up.
On another note, it is very important what you are doing to highlight what is good about our talent as these jewels on the field could get lost in the blur of administrative dysfunction off the field.
T&T is NOT to be defined by Jackilito and those cut from that cloth but by the tons of ball wizards on the field that shine IN SPITE of the nonsense above.
It could be argued that per capita, we have as much or more football talent than anywhere in the world.
See it from the perspective of US authorities or Mexican authorities who must be saying;
"We are 340 effin million people (in the case of Mexico, something like 60 mill?), with the best facilities, top coaches, serious professional league pedigree, money to prepare years in advance, ... wtf is it that could have thus blinkin' 3rd world country called T&T, of only just over 1 million people, with a bunch of dotish banana-republic, corrupted, clown-administrators, and maybe one or two serious coaches, finding themselves in a situation giving "us" trouble with 4-4, 3-3 and 1-1 scores and rated as playing the most amazing game in Gold Cup history?"
Talent T&T, seriousper capita talent, that the world is about to discover, if given a chance.
Imagine if we played a country equivalent in size to just a town side (town population 1000 say) in one corner of little Anguilla, not the whole country Anguila eh .... and say they draw with us like how we drew with Mexico and US etc. Daiz de kinda stunning disbelief and amazement that we would have and daiz how US and Mexico seeing it. A complete David sticking it to Goliath. What is it that they have, these Trinitarios? Go Warriors.
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Good stuff Flex, just want to add to this list:
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
Dre Fortune.
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Good stuff Flex, just want to add to this list:
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
Dre Fortune.
Flex, that is a real good and in depth expose of the talent that is available to TT. Real solid.
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harts' army? you all will know hart's army very soon because with all this striking by the players concerning payments on the heels of an important tournament i am sure that hart is definitely not happy with it, and any day now we could wake up and hear that hart threw in the towel and moved on to a more solid situation.
remember that hart did not renew his contract as of yet and for very good reasons, he is a very serious man and does not want to be tied to an unsure situation with bullshitters, and this nonsense is not helping the federation president to secure mr hart's signature. stay tuned for further bullshit developments.
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Sad state of affairs, T&T on an really impressive run and can't get the backing to try to build on it.
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Good stuff Flex, just want to add to this list:
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
Dre Fortune.
Yes...
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Good stuff Flex, just want to add to this list:
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
Dre Fortune.
Flex, that is a real good and in depth expose of the talent that is available to TT. Real solid.
Thanx all
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harts' army? you all will know hart's army very soon because with all this striking by the players concerning payments on the heels of an important tournament i am sure that hart is definitely not happy with it, and any day now we could wake up and hear that hart threw in the towel and moved on to a more solid situation.
remember that hart did not renew his contract as of yet and for very good reasons, he is a very serious man and does not want to be tied to an unsure situation with bullshitters, and this nonsense is not helping the federation president to secure mr hart's signature. stay tuned for further bullshit developments.
Discussions between the TTFA and senior men's team players’ representatives.
TTFA Media
Following lengthy discussions between the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association and the National Senior Men’s Team Players’ Representatives, a way forward has been agreed.
The TTFA would like to thank the Players representatives for their candour and maturity in the conduct of these difficult discussions. They fully appreciated the state of the Association and demonstrated, in a very tangible way, their concern for the development and sustainability of the local game.
All parties undertook to respect the sensitivity of the matters under discussion and therefore we will not be putting the details of what was agreed in the public domain.
As stated previously, the TTFA will develop and consult on a policy that addresses the entitlement to, computation and timely payment of match fees so that a similar situation does not arise again.
There are a number of concerns raised by the players which we have undertaken to address immediately. The new administration at the TTFA looks forward to a very meaningful discussion and, most importantly, a swift conclusion.
The TTFA would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation for the confidentiality in which these discussions were conducted.
All parties regard the matter of match fees for past games as closed. Stephen Hart, the Senior Team Head Coach, now has the opportunity to select the best possible team from the players available for the COPA America qualifier versus Haiti in Panama City on January 8, 2016.
Mr Hart will subsequently announce his 23-man squad in the coming days prior to the start of a live-in training camp in Trinidad starting on December 27th.
http://www.socawarriors.net/federation-news/16460-discussions-between-the-ttfa-and-senior-men-s-team-players-representatives.html
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Top class writing.
Glad to see some players getting contracts too.
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harts' army? you all will know hart's army very soon because with all this striking by the players concerning payments on the heels of an important tournament i am sure that hart is definitely not happy with it, and any day now we could wake up and hear that hart threw in the towel and moved on to a more solid situation.
remember that hart did not renew his contract as of yet and for very good reasons, he is a very serious man and does not want to be tied to an unsure situation with bullshitters, and this nonsense is not helping the federation president to secure mr hart's signature. stay tuned for further bullshit developments.
Discussions between the TTFA and senior men's team players’ representatives.
TTFA Media
Following lengthy discussions between the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association and the National Senior Men’s Team Players’ Representatives, a way forward has been agreed.
The TTFA would like to thank the Players representatives for their candour and maturity in the conduct of these difficult discussions. They fully appreciated the state of the Association and demonstrated, in a very tangible way, their concern for the development and sustainability of the local game.
All parties undertook to respect the sensitivity of the matters under discussion and therefore we will not be putting the details of what was agreed in the public domain.
As stated previously, the TTFA will develop and consult on a policy that addresses the entitlement to, computation and timely payment of match fees so that a similar situation does not arise again.
There are a number of concerns raised by the players which we have undertaken to address immediately. The new administration at the TTFA looks forward to a very meaningful discussion and, most importantly, a swift conclusion.
The TTFA would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation for the confidentiality in which these discussions were conducted.
All parties regard the matter of match fees for past games as closed. Stephen Hart, the Senior Team Head Coach, now has the opportunity to select the best possible team from the players available for the COPA America qualifier versus Haiti in Panama City on January 8, 2016.
Mr Hart will subsequently announce his 23-man squad in the coming days prior to the start of a live-in training camp in Trinidad starting on December 27th.
http://www.socawarriors.net/federation-news/16460-discussions-between-the-ttfa-and-senior-men-s-team-players-representatives.html
thanks mate. :beermug:
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Don't forget Keron Daniel,I think he can still make a contribution,I hope he gets his head in order
I am in a Warrior state if mind 08/1/16
Let's go Warriors
Little cha cha cha little samba and a heavy dose of Soca
We need to take a hugh step going forward as big things are expected
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Don't forget Keron Daniel,I think he can still make a contribution,I hope he gets his head in order
I am in a Warrior state if mind 08/1/16
Let's go Warriors
Little cha cha cha little samba and a heavy dose of Soca
We need to take a hugh step going forward as big things are expected
We' ll see!
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It's becoming arduous to make the T&T team.
By Inshan Mohammed.
No chemo for TTFA cancer as footballers continue to suffer the same fate.
What a wonderful piece of wording.
The entire article was top, from the start to the finish.
Flex, Tallman, how can I print this article without all those video address showing up?
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Good stuff Flex, just want to add to this list:
Eyes on the ball.
T&T is not short on talented players like Levi Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Duane Muckette, Kadeem Corbin, Shannon Gomez, Alvin Jones, Aikim Andrews, Weslie John, Nathan Regis, Rundell Winchester, Hughtun Hector, Uriah Bentick, Trevin Caesar, Julius James, Andre Fortune, Jamal Gay, Kareem Moses and a possible Canadian-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh who has expressed deep interest to play for T&T, comes to mind.
Dre Fortune.
Where Fortune playing now?
He should he with a club by now, if not, how he making de team?
He is a good talent, ah hope he get into some club system and not end up like a trial king with for a club.
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Would also be nice if Wright Phillips and Bostock would come, but I understand they not interested.
Anyone have a video with Ryan Inniss in action?
https://www.youtube.com/v/mI8yD6xBx9c
https://www.youtube.com/v/5YJxcic-low
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Keron Cummings (AM) - A player who came along and won the hearts of many since he made his debut under former T&T coach and legend Russell Latapy. As former T&T coach Otto Pfister would say: “He has a million dollars in his legs.” Cummings has been on fire for his club and country, only 6-months ago he was literally unknown, today, T&T's newest secret weapon is famous, especially after helping conquered Mexico, twice. They know him very well. For the new 2015-16 Pro League season thus far, he has scored 7 for his club in all competitions and 3 for his country, all coming against Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/v/lim638v4MCk
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Yeah, comment was for Molino. Pfister was on fire for that interview, remember it well...forward ever backward never....
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Keron Cummings (AM) - A player who came along and won the hearts of many since he made his debut under former T&T coach and legend Russell Latapy. As former T&T coach Otto Pfister would say: “He has a million dollars in his legs.” Cummings has been on fire for his club and country, only 6-months ago he was literally unknown, today, T&T's newest secret weapon is famous, especially after helping conquered Mexico, twice. They know him very well. For the new 2015-16 Pro League season thus far, he has scored 7 for his club in all competitions and 3 for his country, all coming against Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/v/lim638v4MCk
Like de bandits read flex article and shoot Cummings in his leg.
;)
Real sorry for de youth, we best baller to come along in a while locally.
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i am sorry for the bloke i really am but the day you aught to be in camp youre out partying on a boat ride when he should have been in his bed getting a full nights rest to begin camp the next day.
this is the most disturbing news i heard all year. i wish that bandit nothing but the worst of luck for the rest of his miserable dirty life.
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i am sorry for the bloke i really am but the day you aught to be in camp youre out partying on a boat ride when he should have been in his bed getting a full nights rest to begin camp the next day.
this is the most disturbing news i heard all year. i wish that bandit nothing but the worst of luck for the rest of his miserable dirty life.
I have no issue with him going on a boat ride before going into camp. What is the issue with having fun. If he had broken camp to go to fete, then that would be a real problem.
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Nothing wrong with him liming.
But this is a wake up call.
Be careful in T&T and don't move alone.
When you are in a position like this you cannot just go anywhere you like, unfortunately and especially dress to get the attention of bandits.
Lay low.
T&T is not a good place anymore.
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Yeah, comment was for Molino. Pfister was on fire for that interview, remember it well...forward ever backward never....
No local coach, outside maybe Fenwick, would have had the cojones to speak up like that. And a good reminder to keep a close eye on David-John Williams.
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Imagine Haiti could get French born players and T&T can't.
De TTFA real playing de ass ah tell yuh.
We don't have to get all, but if we get 3/4 good players we go stand a better chance down de road.
Look how we lose Cummings for a few months and who know if he will be ready or de same.
But then again, John Williams pushing Jomal, Alvin and Shahdon for contract, so don't expect to see any of these foreign born get call up or scouted.
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But then again, John Williams pushing Jomal, Alvin and Shahdon for contract, so don't expect to see any of these foreign born get call up or scouted.
These wild statements.............they dont help our players and the morale of the team if any of them reads this.
I can tell you personally that Shahdon was cut from the Gold Cup squad at the very last minute and has always been a player that Hart likes. W Conn has been heads and shoulders the most successful and best run club in the country. So it is not far fetched to see a couple of their players in the national set up.
Also, alot of their players are in our national youth teams.
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But then again, John Williams pushing Jomal, Alvin and Shahdon for contract, so don't expect to see any of these foreign born get call up or scouted.
These wild statements.............they dont help our players and the morale of the team if any of them reads this.
I can tell you personally that Shahdon was cut from the Gold Cup squad at the very last minute and has always been a player that Hart likes. W Conn has been heads and shoulders the most successful and best run club in the country. So it is not far fetched to see a couple of their players in the national set up.
Also, alot of their players are in our national youth teams.
While I understand where Sam is coming from, I agree with Andre. We have shown openness to foreign born Trinis in the past. I think it has worked out for us. Some have not. But that is how it is. The guys that Sam are referring to, should make their intentions known soon. Because if or when we qualify for the Hex., it will be hard for them to want to jump in the fray. If they are interested, contact TTFA. In this day and age with all the different types of communication access, there is no way they can't contact Hart or DJW. Or the Trini ballers in the UK.
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But then again, John Williams pushing Jomal, Alvin and Shahdon for contract, so don't expect to see any of these foreign born get call up or scouted.
These wild statements.............they dont help our players and the morale of the team if any of them reads this.
I can tell you personally that Shahdon was cut from the Gold Cup squad at the very last minute and has always been a player that Hart likes. W Conn has been heads and shoulders the most successful and best run club in the country. So it is not far fetched to see a couple of their players in the national set up.
Also, alot of their players are in our national youth teams.
While I understand where Sam is coming from, I agree with Andre. We have shown openness to foreign born Trinis in the past. I think it has worked out for us. Some have not. But that is how it is. The guys that Sam are referring to, should make their intentions known soon. Because if or when we qualify for the Hex., it will be hard for them to want to jump in the fray. If they are interested, contact TTFA. In this day and age with all the different types of communication access, there is no way they can't contact Hart or DJW. Or the Trini ballers in the UK.
Deeks, sensible reply, not like Andre, who feel he know everything.
Shahdon was no way close to making T&T side, de only way he getting pick is because we might have to much injuries or some politics.
From de current W Connection side only Jomal Williams and Aikim Andrews capable of making a T&T side.
Shannon Gomez and Alvin Jones need more time.
Shahdon Winchester is ok but, we go see.
Makesi Lewis, Kareem Freitas and Jamal Gay scoring a lot of goals in de Pro League now.
Jamille Boatswain, Akeem Redhead and Andre Ettienne decent from Point.
Ross Russell Jr is a decent left back.
If Kaydion Gabriel could add some size, he go be decent to
I like Neveal Hackshaw, he real decent, good call by Hart.
We wasting time with Ataulla Guerra, he just to inconsistent, he does play one good game in 5.
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Nice write-up Flex. 2016 should be as positive and exciting as 2015 was. Finally a time where Soca Warrior fans can be optimistic.
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I am loving our football and our prospects. Great time for T&T football
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Ah feel Weslie John might make de T&T side soon.
Allyuh know he is Avery John nephew.
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Seeing how T&T played in our last game against Haiti i have a different opinion about the thread topic now eh
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Seeing how T&T played in our last game against Haiti i have a different opinion about the thread topic now eh
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Very true.
The article was excellently written but Flex give them men to much credit, but the headline needs to be change now to.
It's becoming easier to make the T&T team.
:rotfl:
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Bradley Wright-Phillips' record-setting hat trick propels Red Bulls to win.
MLSsoccer.com
HARRISON, N.J.—If there was any lingering doubt about Bradley Wright-Phillips being back to his best, it likely vanished on Saturday.
Wright-Phillips set the MLS record for fastest hat-trick from the start of a game, and led the Red Bulls to a 3-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. His performance at Red Bull Arena was clinical, as he scored on the only looks he had inside of 27 minutes.
With the trifecta, Wright-Phillips entered a four-way tie with Sebastian Giovinco, Fanendo Adi, and David Villa for the most goals (eight) in MLS this season.
“Everyone wanted to talk so much about how Brad wasn't scoring in the beginning of the year and where was he at,” said Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch. “All I just kept saying is our belief in him is at the highest level, and that's not just me talking. That's our entire group.
“We see him every day. We see all the quality he has, and it's only a matter of time before he gets himself going. When he does, then the goals start to come in bunches, so here he is now. He's leading the league in scoring, right? I mean, that says it all.”
The Wright-Phillips that put on a show vs. short-handed Toronto FC was not the same one that started 2016 on a major dry spell.
Wright-Phillips first scored on a well-placed header in the fourth minute, then capped a quick counterattack with a strong finish to the near post in the 25th minute. He struck again two minutes later, rifling a shot home from the right side of the penalty area.
Wright-Phillips now has eight goals in his last seven games – after zero in the seven matches before that, and the only thing he believes has changed is having a “little bit of luck” on his side.
“I said that at the beginning of the season,” said Wright-Phillips, who passed Thierry Henry for second place on the Red Bulls’ all-time scoring list on Saturday. “I was getting chances and some of them were bad finishes and some of them were unlucky. When you get on these little streaks, they go in.
“Who is to say in two weeks, [the media] might be asking me, ‘What’s going wrong?’ It’s just how it goes, for a striker especially.”
With Wright-Phillips going right, New York are riding a three-game winning streak, and their attack has been firing on all cylinders: they've scored 11 goals during that stretch. The club is also currently second place in the Eastern Conference after going 5-1-1 in their last seven games to effectively put a slow start in the rearview mirror.
“Regardless of how his season started, our belief in [Brad] has always been high,” said Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles. “I’ve been his teammate now since 2013 and I know that they come in bunches and there’s a point where everything he touches. Sooner or later, that was going to happen.“
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Time to revisit this article.
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If Hart could get Bradley Wright-Phillips boy, we go be ok...
We defence poor, but de best form of defence is attack.
DeLeon is a next work horse we could push again, hope he gets his passport sorted out.
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If Hart could get Bradley Wright-Phillips boy, we go be ok...
We defence poor, but de best form of defence is attack.
DeLeon is a next work horse we could push again, hope he gets his passport sorted out.
we need to go back to playin inside\out too much flank running and not enough inter passin.
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If Hart could get Bradley Wright-Phillips boy, we go be ok...
We defence poor, but de best form of defence is attack.
DeLeon is a next work horse we could push again, hope he gets his passport sorted out.
If BWP is really eligible, now would be a great time to approach him. We need a goal scorer bad. Although Nick has lost some of that flare he entered the MLS with, his strong work ethic will be an asset. We also need to continue our pursuit of Sheanon Williams... he's a good RB and can play in any defensive position, as well as RW.
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There is calvin andrew of rochdale afc striker I wonder if hart knows about him
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There is calvin andrew of rochdale afc striker I wonder if hart knows about him
That guy might be a good addition. Apparently he is a bit brutish. Got a 12 match ban earlier this month for elbowing a man.
https://youtu.be/GAW7Z-DMHec
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That Cummings shot real blight we in trute
we just last year had so much players
http://www.socawarriors.net/player-pool.html
Not counting Ranji ,Bostock, Deleon.or even Carlos, Glenn or Bleeder who still making deyself available..man just start to drop off..
and sadly, we doh have one player who could tun up 2 defenders 1 by 1 and go to goal ? I don't know what to say.. I think SH try to give the boys that option..and even so, how come JJ squarin so nice for the MLS team and he can't even free kick it in..we have to beg Yorke to comeback and bring corner too ?
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T&T was better with Cummings because he give Hart plenty option, T&T could have attack on de wing and center with him on de team, now we only use the wing as we attack option and we are predictable because teams know what we trying to do.
Cross de ball and hopefully one of T&T's tall players could head it in.
De only player if Cummings not there that could work effectively under the strikers might be Cato/Bostock/Bocaud.
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Ah wish we could get Bradley Wright-Phillips and Shaquell Moore boy.