Soca Warriors Online Discussion Forum
Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on March 07, 2016, 05:47:56 PM
-
As usual, any updates/scores, shout-outs, reports, predictions, views, etc, on the T&T vs Grenada game on the 19th of March 2016 (7pm) at the National Athletic/Football Stadium will be posted here, this way, we can maintain the message board and not make it look too scrappy with un-necessary or related headlines and postings on game day.
For the internet users, you can follow the game at:
To be updated.
Possible Online Streams.
To be updated.
Possible TV Station.
To be updated.
Trinidad & Tobago Squad
Goalkeepers
Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Marvin Phillip (Morvant Caledonia United).
Defenders
Alvin Jones (W Connection), Andre Ettienne (Central FC), Tristan Hodge (W Connection), Jamali Garcia (Defence Force), Kevon Villaroeal (Central FC), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Elijah Belgrave (Police FC), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force).
Midfielders
Sean De Silva (Central FC), Jomal Williams (W Connection), Nathaniel Garcia (Central FC), Hughtun Hector (W Connection), Akeem Humphrey (Club Sando), Jason Marcano (Central FC), Leston Paul (Central FC), Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo/BEL).
Forwards
Shahdon Winchester (W Connection), Jerwyn Balthazar (Defence Force), Makesi Lewis (Police FC), Marcus Joseph (Central FC).
Coach - Stephen Hart.
Grenada Squad
Goalkeepers
To be updated.
Defenders
To be updated.
Midfielders
To be updated.
Forwards
To be updated.
Coach - To be updated.
Updates to follow as we get more info, so keep checking back.
-
Warriors to face Grenada in W/Cup qualifying Warm-Up on March 19.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
This country’s National Senior Men’s Team will face Grenada’s National Senior Team in an international friendly at the National Athletic/Football Stadium in St George’s Grenada from 7pm on March 19th.
The fixture was confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President David John-Williams on Monday following discussions with Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart. John-Williams was able to finalize the match following previous discussions with the Grenada Football Association.
The game will serve as part of preparations for this country’s two upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against St Vincent/Grenadines on March 25th in Kingstown and March 29th at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Hart said the game comes at a good time as he seeks to look at players who can potentially increase the national team player pool for the rest of the Qualifying campaign as well as other upcoming international competitions including the Caribbean Cup.
“Well it serves two purposes as for one I’ve been asking for a sort of local camp in which the home-based players can be looked at in a camp environment and in an international match scenario,” Hart told TTFA Media on Monday.
“And secondly the local Pro League will be breaking a few days well before we play our next two World Cup qualifiers, so getting these players together and keeping them active will keep players who can potentially be in the World Cup squad, game sharp and ready for the two games later in the month.”
“It’s good to have a game against them (Grenada) but for me what is more important is the camp environment and giving players an opportunity so that they can push to create a bigger player pool.
“We have the two qualifiers in March and then we have to potentially look at the FIFA dates in May where hopefully we can get at least two quality games, and the there’s the Caribbean Cup up which is crucial for us getting to the Gold Cup. And of course we cannot forget the closing two semi final round games in the qualification in September. This is all a good step in terms of forward planning for the long journey ahead,” Hart added.
The TTFA also wishes to extend its thanks to the TT Pro League for adjusting its fixtures to facilitate a longer period of preparation inclusive of the home-based players leading up to Friendly and the two qualifying matches. The FIFA international window begins on March 20th but the National Team will have access to the players from the Pro League a few days ahead of it the friendly fixture on March 19th in St George’s.
Hart will announce a squad for the Grenada encounter comprising largely of home-based players, later this week.
Grenada has a pretty decent history against T&T, having twice defeated the “Warriors” in CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying action, the latest being in 2010 when they defeated T&T 1-0 at the Caribbean Cup in Martinique to eliminate them. They also completed a 2-1 win in 2008 in the Caribbean Cup in Jamaica. Those two wins came in the two most recent meetings between the teams.
“They have proven to be a formidable opponent against us and I’m quite sure they will give us a good test when we get there,” Hart added.
The Grenadian National Team meantime is currently preparing for qualifying matches in the Scotiabank 2016 Caribbean Cup against St. Maarten on March 22nd and against US Virgin Islands on March 29th. Grenada, which is coached by Anthony Modeste, was eliminated in the preliminary stage of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers by Haiti last September.
T&T are currently in second place with four points in the CONCACAF semi-final round group, behind to the United States on goal difference, with Guatemala third on three points and St Vincent in fourth without a point. The top two teams from the group will advance to the CONCACAF Final round of qualification towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
-
Good going by the TTFA for getting a tune up for the team.
-
Agreed, kudos to the TTFA and big up to seeker for breaking the news.
-
Agreed, kudos to the TTFA and big up to seeker for breaking the news.
I was beginning to think it was a closed-door scrimmage. :devil:
-
Ah shock !!!
-
.
WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/csportslive/videos/1120683014649996/
Ahead of T&T taking on Grenada in a warm-up match in Grenada on March 19th, Stephen Hart will name his squad largely made up on locally-based players tomorrow.
.
-
Hector, Hyland in squad to face Grenada
TTFA Media
Trinidad and Tobago Senior Men’s Head Coach Stephen Hart has today announced a 22-man squad for the upcoming international friendly against Grenada in St George’s on March 19th.
The game comes as part of preparation for the 2018 CONCACAF Semi-Final Round World Cup qualifiers against St Vincent/Grenadines on March 25th in Kingstown and March 29th at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.
As hinted earlier by Hart, the squad comprises mainly home-based players and sees the return of DirecTV W Connection midfielder Hughtun Hector who was sidelined from action for close to year with injury before making his return a few weeks ago.
Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland is available for selection and has been included in the squad which includes four players from Hart’s team that have been involved in the qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup so far. Those other players include goalkeeping duo Jan Michael Williams and Marvin Phillip and defender Daneil Cyrus. Some other names that have been in the national squad previous, who have been selected for this friendly include W Connection’s Shahdon Winchester, Alvin Jones and Jomal Williams, Central FC midfielder Sean De Silva, Marcus Joseph and Leston Paul.
There are also selections for Defence Force duo Jerwyn Balthazar, a member of the T&T Futsal team, and Curtis Gonzales, as well as newcomers Club Sando’s Akeem Humphrey, Jamali Garcia of Defence Force, defender Andre Ettienne, Kevon Villoreal, Nathaniel Garcia of Central FC and Police duo Elijah Belgrave and Makesi Lewis.
In a brief statement, Hart said: “I am looking for players who adapt quickly and can bring something different to the present squad. I am also looking to create a deeper playing pool, with an aim of establishing competition for places.
“This game will serve its purpose in that way and it provides that opportunity for players who have been knocking on the door. And of course we have a few of the regular squad players who will add that stability and experience to the team that will play in Grenada. This is also a good opportunity for us to get these players, several of them new to the stage of international football, in a training camp environment which allows us to see how the react to such conditions,” Hart added on Friday.
The team will enter a training camp on Sunday and will hold its first training session on Monday morning at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium. Sessions will take place both at the Manny Ramjohn and Ato Boldon Stadium prior to the team’s departure on March 18th. The game on March 19th is scheduled for 7pm a the Grenada National Athletic Stadium in St George’s.
Meantime, tickets for the T&T versus St Vincent World Cup qualifier on March 29th are presently available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $300 for the covered section and $150 for the uncovered section of the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
These tickets can now be purchased at Sports and Games outlets nationwide, Kenny’s Sports (nationwide), Sportway at Ellerslie Plaza and Gulf City, Ramsingh’s Sportworld in Couva and Heritage Sports, Scarborough Tobago from this Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online via the TTFA’s official website - TTFootball.Org.
T&T Squad for Grenada
Goalkeepers
Jan-Michael Williams (Central FC), Marvin Phillip (Morvant Caledonia United).
Defenders
Alvin Jones (W Connection), Andre Ettienne (Central FC), Tristan Hodge (W Connection), Jamali Garcia (Defence Force), Kevon Villaroeal (Central FC), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Elijah Belgrave (Police FC), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force).
Midfielders
Sean De Silva (Central FC), Jomal Williams (W Connection), Nathaniel Garcia (Central FC), Hughtun Hector (W Connection), Akeem Humphrey (Club Sando), Jason Marcano (Central FC), Leston Paul (Central FC), Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo/BEL).
Forwards
Shahdon Winchester (W Connection), Jerwyn Balthazar (Defence Force), Makesi Lewis (Police FC), Marcus Joseph (Central FC).
-
Big squad Hartie !!!!
Bull them hard T&T.
-
Big squad Hartie !!!!
Bull them hard T&T.
Sam, by now yuh woulda call yuh Starting XI. Gi we something nah.
-
Big squad Hartie !!!!
Bull them hard T&T.
Sam, by now yuh woulda call yuh Starting XI. Gi we something nah.
Ah woulda take ah chance with this squad.
Williams Villaroeal Ettienne Belgrave Gonzales Marcano Jomal De Silva Jones Winchester Lewis
Ah woulda like to see Natan Lewis on de side, but ah know we cah call everybody one time.
-
Anybody working on modifying the lineup options? Would be nice to get some variety in the mix.
-
Interesting to see Hyland's club releasing for this game when they're in season. I wonder how he managed to pull that off?
-
Interesting to see Hyland's club releasing for this game when they're in season. I wonder how he managed to pull that off?
The Belgian Pro League season ended yesterday.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=54391.90
-
Interesting to see Hyland's club releasing for this game when they're in season. I wonder how he managed to pull that off?
The Belgian Pro League season ended yesterday.
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=54391.90
Well that explains it :beermug:
-
Due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in Central FC's game against Montego Bay United, Jan-Michael Williams has been replaced with Adrian Foncette.
-
Read as unavailable for SVG.
-
Due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in Central FC's game against Montego Bay United, Jan-Michael Williams has been replaced with Adrian Foncette.
Marvin Phillip is a good filler. Hopefully Jan is back sooner than later.
-
Jones: We can be unstoppable.
TTFA MEDIA.
Trinidad and Tobago head coach Stephen Hart commenced preparations with a selection of home based professions on Monday morning at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium for Saturday’s international friendly against Grenada in St George’s.
There were several new faces involved with the likes of Daneil Cyrus, Morvant Caledonia United goalkeeper Marvin Phillip, DirecTV W Connection forward Shahdon Winchester, Defence Force defender Curtis Gonzales,Police custodian Adrian Foncette and Connection midfielder Hughtun Hector being among those with previous international experience.
Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland is expected to join the training on Tuesday as Hart conducts double sessions at the Manny Ramjohn and Ato Boldon Stadium.
There was some news of concern over goalkeeper Jan Michael Williams who suffered a dislocated shoulder while on duty with Central FC in Caribbean Club Championship action in Jamaica on Sunday and according to Hart, will not be involved in the fixture with Grenada. Police custodian Foncette and Phillip will travel as the two goalkeepers. There was also word that Cordell Cato has been ruled out of the match with St Vincent due to a hamstring injury.
Hart is expected to name his squad for the two World Cup qualifiers next week. And among those expected to make the cut is Seattle Sounders player Joevin Jones. The ex-W Connection midfielder said on Tuesday that he felt the game versus Grenada would provide a timely opportunity for some of the home-based players to give Hart something extra to consider regarding future team selections,
“I think it’s a good way to see what talent there is out there that can come in and add something to the current team,” Jones told TTFA Media.
“I remember when I was in a similar stage in my career and how I felt when these kind of opportunities came. I knew when I got called up that I would have to go out and make an impression and force the coaches to keep an eye on me and keep in the selection for future games.
“Hopefully the guys can grab this chance and push on in their careers and at the same time bring some kind of added value to the team.”
Looking ahead to the two qualifying matches, the 24-year-old Carenage-born wingback, said while history would show that St Vincent is capable of posing a difficult challenge for the ‘Warriors” he expects Hart’s men to come out on top but will take nothing for granted.
“I think we have to leave nothing behind for these two games, especially the opening match in St Vincent. I remember in the past we’ve always had a tricky situation to face when these so called smaller Caribbean teams came up against us.
“But I think we have a strong force and enough fire to get the job done. As I see it, six points in these two games is totally gettable and would put us in a bit of a comfortable situation for the last round of matches,” Jones stated,
“Once are prepared to go out there and put in the hard work and then transfer it into the games, then we can be unstoppable,” he ended.
Tickets are on sale at Sports and Games Nationwide, Sportway Ellerslie Plaza and Gulf City, Kenny’s Sports Nationwide, Heritage Sports in Tobago, Ramsingh’s Sportworld in Couva and online at TTFootball.org
-
Yuh know what? Standing on its own, a fair amount of flexibility and versatility exists in this local-based squad. It all depends on what kind of juice we want to make.
Highlights of what is perhaps the last occasion the two nations met. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9FZMcwQEoM&autoplay=1&app=desktop)
-
interesting that from the vid it says Phillips was a change to the squad for Jan in that game in 2010
-
Anybody working on modifying the lineup options? Would be nice to get some variety in the mix.
M. Phillip T. Hodge K. Villaroel A. Jones D. Cyrus J. Williams S. De Silva K. Hyland H. Hector M. Joseph S. Winchester
Subs:
Elijah Belgrave for Triston Hodge
Andre Ettienne for Kevon Villaroel
Leston Paul for Sean De Silva
Nathaniel Garcia for Hughtun Hector
Curtis Gonzales for Daneil Cyrus
Makesi Lewis for Marcus Joseph
-
Anybody working on modifying the lineup options? Would be nice to get some variety in the mix.
M. Phillip T. Hodge K. Villaroel A. Jones D. Cyrus J. Williams S. De Silva K. Hyland H. Hector M. Joseph S. Winchester
Subs:
Elijah Belgrave for Triston Hodge
Andre Ettienne for Kevon Villaroel
Leston Paul for Sean De Silva
Nathaniel Garcia for Hughtun Hector
Curtis Gonzales for Daneil Cyrus
Makesi Lewis for Marcus Joseph
Nice line-up. Are Villaroel and Jones central defenders or utility players?
-
Nice line-up. Are Villaroel and Jones central defenders or utility players?
Villaroel is a left wingback and Jones is a utility player like his brother, but he mostly plays defense (right wing-back or central). I think Andre Ettienne and Jamali Garcia are the only out and out central defenders in the squad.
-
Tallest, since yuh have Dexter coming out of retirement ... wha Daneil doing? :devil:
-
Ah want to go 4-2-3-1 in the graphic, but the technology is not permitting that. :frustrated:
-
Tallest, since yuh have Dexter coming out of retirement ... wha Daneil doing? :devil:
Haha. Yuh ketch meh.
-
Ah want to go 4-2-3-1 in the graphic, but the technology is not permitting that. :frustrated:
I did dat ting six years ago. It only supports 4-4-2, 4-5-1, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, and 2-3-5. If yuh want more sophistication then use lineup builder (http://www.lineupbuilder.com/).
This is how my starting XI looks as a 4-2-3-1 (http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=sx1c4).
-
WATCH: Stephen Hart comments on the team’s first day of training
https://www.youtube.com/v/TtXpKKk5zHA
-
Ah want to go 4-2-3-1 in the graphic, but the technology is not permitting that. :frustrated:
I did dat ting six years ago. It only supports 4-4-2, 4-5-1, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, and 2-3-5. If yuh want more sophistication then use lineup builder (http://www.lineupbuilder.com/).
This is how my starting XI looks as a 4-2-3-1 (http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=sx1c4).
Niceness. Good link. I think I will be staying away from the 2-3-5. :)
-
Did Villaroel play on the right for Central versus MoBay? Or was that another regional commentator who lost the plot?
-
Did Villaroel play on the right for Central versus MoBay? Or was that another regional commentator who lost the plot?
He played left back. He only plays on the left.
-
Did Villaroel play on the right for Central versus MoBay? Or was that another regional commentator who lost the plot?
He played left back. He only plays on the left.
:beermug: Makes sense.
(btw, my next post will build on something we had an exchange about on another thread).
-
The shell: discuss. (http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=sx1fy0)
Ah sitting patiently, waiting fuh trouble. :devil:
(Not focused on the central defenders. That will resolve itself organically).
-
Based on that shell:
CB - Hodge and Ettiene
10 - De Silva
9 - Winchester
-
Phillips Villaroel Ettiene Hodge Cyrus Hector A. Jones Joseph Hyland Williams Winchester
I think that Hodge and Ettiene have probably been the best central defenders this season and hope to see them given a shout. I don't think that Alvin has nailed down his best position as yet but with George being out of action and Hart's affinity for big, athletic central midfielders, he has an opportunity to earn that spot.
Joseph would obviously play more as a 10. Its where he wants to play and with many players out of form, injured or now recovering, he should get his chance.
Garcia has been Central's best player so far in 2016 alongside Joseph. They have him operating similar to Kante at Leicester so it will be interesting to see if Hart would like to use him in the same position.
-
Yuh not skylarking at all :applause:. Buh we still have a few outstanding matters. Why the reluctance to play MJ as the 10 in that shell?
-
WATCH: Soca Warriors continue preparation for the friendly against Grenada. Midfielder Hughtun Hector talks about his return to the national team.
https://www.youtube.com/v/DNP4eNtTDX0
-
Yuh not skylarking at all :applause:. Buh we still have a few outstanding matters. Why the reluctance to play MJ as the 10 in that shell?
Oh I saw you had him as AR and was under the impression that he couldn't move for the purpose of discussion. But if he can move then yeah put him as the 10.
-
Warriors off to Grenada.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Trinidad and Tobago head coach Stephen Hart says he is heartened by the response of the new players who made their debut in the national team set up this week as preparations commenced for Saturday’s International Friendly with Grenada in St George’s.
Hart has conducted four sessions over two days so far and closed off preparations on Wednesday night at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium prior to the team’s scheduled departure on Thursday for St George’s for the encounter which kicks off at 8pm on Saturday at the National Athletic Stadium.
The players from Central FC joined the training camp on Tuesday after returning from Jamaica where they participated in the Caribbean Club Championship. Among them were Leston Paul, Marcus Joseph, Sean De Silva, Kevin Villaroeal, Andre Ettienne, Nathaniel Garcia, Jason Marcano and Marcus Joseph. Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland joined the camp on Wednesday.
Speaking about the preparations thus far, Hart said though he found some players to be a bit timid, it being their first time involved in a national team environment, he was generally pleased with their attitude and display.
“Actually the training sessions have been quite good. The players have looked sharp. Everybody is always eager in the first couple sessions and I have to be a very careful the load isn’t too high. But we did some possession stuff, quick playing and overall I was impressed with their response” Hart told TTFA Media.
“There is a little bit shy especially around myself .They have to get accustomed to some of the demands. You can see them hesitating at times and the good thing is that the older players are pushing them on.”
Hart commented on the shoulder injury to Jan Michael Williams who will sit out the Grenada friendly. But further checks by the national team medical staff on Tuesday revealed that the injury is not as bad as first thought and the Central FC custodian is likely to be eligible for selection for the World Cup qualifiers against St Vincent/Grenadines on March 25th and 29th.
“It’s a little bit worrying but it’s the nature of football where players are going to get injured. It’s like a cliché because it gives the opportunity to other players but you also have to be careful because you want the right balance in the end,” Hart added.
Meantime, DirectTV W Connection midfielder Hughtun Hector is beginning to find is footing again and he spoke about his return to the national team following a ten-month lay off due to injury.
“It feels very good to be back in national colours because it’s been a while being out with injury for about ten months. It feels good also to be back playing with W Connection, a club I have been playing with since I was 17. I spent five years outside and now it’s a joy to be back with them trying to help the club qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League,” Hector said.
“My first 90 minutes was with W Connection in the Club Championship a couple weeks ago and I was a bit nervous and uneasy at first but once I got into my rhythm I realized everything was okay and it was easier to play my natural game from then on,” added the former Vietnam-based player.
Tickets for the T&T versus St Vincent World Cup qualifier on March 29th are presently available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $300 for the covered section and $150 for the uncovered section of the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
These tickets can now be purchased at Sports and Games outlets nationwide, Kenny’s Sports (nationwide), Sportway at Ellerslie Plaza and Gulf City, Fan Zone at Centre City Mall in Chaguanas, Ramsingh’s Sportworld in Couva and Heritage Sports, Scarborough Tobago Tickets can also be purchased online via the TTFA’s official website – TTFootball.Org.
Videos -
Senior Men's Team start preparations for Grenada Friendly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtXpKKk5zHA)
Hector's Happy to Be Back - Warriors get Ready for Grenada Friendly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNP4eNtTDX0)
Trinidad & Tobago Squad
Goalkeepers
Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Marvin Phillip (Morvant Caledonia United).
Defenders
Alvin Jones (W Connection), Andre Ettienne (Central FC), Tristan Hodge (W Connection), Jamali Garcia (Defence Force), Kevon Villaroeal (Central FC), Daneil Cyrus (W Connection), Elijah Belgrave (Police FC), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force).
Midfielders
Sean De Silva (Central FC), Jomal Williams (W Connection), Nathaniel Garcia (Central FC), Hughtun Hector (W Connection), Akeem Humphrey (Club Sando), Jason Marcano (Central FC), Leston Paul (Central FC), Khaleem Hyland (KVC Westerlo/BEL).
Forwards
Shahdon Winchester (W Connection), Jerwyn Balthazar (Defence Force), Makesi Lewis (Police FC), Marcus Joseph (Central FC).
-
Based on that shell:
CB - Hodge and Ettiene
10 - De Silva
9 - Winchester
I agree that these 9 and 10 choices would be consistent with conventional wisdom. Came to the same conclusion as a "reasonably supportable" option ... BUT, there are reservations because the combination lacks certain qualities.
For one, if Cummings were available, we would likely not be discussing one of the elements. Ent?
-
Cummings had cemented himself on the first team already so definitely under these circumstances, that 10 spot was his to lose.
-
Big squad Hartie !!!!
Bull them hard T&T.
Sam, by now yuh woulda call yuh Starting XI. Gi we something nah.
Ah woulda take ah chance with this squad.
Williams Villaroeal Ettienne Belgrave Gonzales Marcano Jomal De Silva Jones Winchester Lewis
Ah woulda like to see Natan Lewis on de side, but ah know we cah call everybody one time.
Share the memo. :devil:
-
Ah wonder how come Corbin fall off Hartie radar?
-
Ah wonder how come Corbin fall off Hartie radar?
Corbin fall off he own radar.
Not Hartie.
De players head f00cked up.
-
In this day and age we should be seeing all games live in NA and the U.K., there is no excuse for that, the ttfa want support and to bring back fans and money to the national team but I guarantee you will catch your ass to see this game...
-
Jamali relishes new ‘Warrior’ experience
TTFA Media
Newly selected defender on the National Team Jamali Garcia is buzzing over his call up for Saturday’s International Friendly versus Grenada at the National Athletic Stadium in St George’s.
Garcia and the rest of the team departed Port of Spain on Thursday night and will return on Sunday following which the final squad selected for the 2018 World Cup qualifier versus St Vincent and the Grenadines will then depart for Kingston on Wednesday.
Garcia is among several players who received their first call up to the National Senior team by Hart. He expressed a sense of honour after spending his first four days in training with the National Team.
“It’ been a different level compared to the club level. It’s more intense and faster. I was very enthusiastic coming into it
“Coach broke it up into parts for us. He explained to us what he wanted and the level he wanted it at. And I think the new guys like myself were able to settle in and give it one hundred percent. It’s really a boost for us to come into this level of preparation and then go back to our clubs with hopefully a new edge,” the Defence Force player told TTFA Media on Wednesday.
“This call up means everything to me. I’ve always aspired to play for the national team and is a goal I set myself from very early. Now that I am here I just want to keep on working and hopefully be able to get a recall and cement a spot in the future,” the 23-year-old from Diego Martin added.
Hart himself has been left encouraged by the willingness to work and improve from the players.
“It’s been fantastic. I know it is a new time for a lot of the boys but they came through it quite well. They grew each day and this is something positive for us. Of course heading into the game is different and we will see what happens on game day but we will monitor their progress and the senior guys are already accustomed to this kind of situation which hopefully could aid the process for the somewhat newer players on the team,” Hart said.
The match kicks off at 8pm on Saturday. Grenada is preparing for their Caribbean Cup qualifier with Sint Maarten on March 22nd while the “Warriors” are gearing up for the two back to back World Cup qualifiers with the Vincentians on March 25th in Kingstown and at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on March 29th at 7pm.
Hart also disclosed that Danish-based defender Radanfah Abu Bakr has been ruled out of the two qualifying matches due to leg muscle injury sustained while on club duty.
“We got the news that Radanfah will not make it after picking up an injury. It’s not good news for us but of course we will not let this turn into a worrying situation because there are other players in the team that can carry on the job for us. We already have a couple other injury concerns which hopefully will not get worse than it is,” Hart said. “Our build up continues as usual and we will stay focused on the task ahead of us.”***
Tickets for the T&T versus St Vincent World Cup qualifier on March 29th are presently available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $300 for the covered section and $150 for the uncovered section of the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
These tickets can now be purchased at Sports and Games outlets nationwide, Kenny’s Sports (nationwide), Sportway at Ellerslie Plaza and Gulf City, Fan Zone at Centre City Mall in Chaguanas, Ramsingh’s Sportworld in Couva and Heritage Sports, Scarborough Tobago Tickets can also be purchased online via the TTFA’s official website – TTFootball.Org. Patrons are advised that no coolers or bottles will be allowed into the match venue on game day. Gates open at 4pm.
(http://ttfootball.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jamali.jpg)
-
T&T have plenty Garcia's on the field now.
Levi, Nathaniel, Jamali, Judah and Akeem
Hopefully, we don't see Chris Garcia emerge...
;D
-
...or else it will be Chutney Bacchanal ;D
-
T&T have plenty Garcia's on the field now.
Levi, Nathaniel, Jamali, Judah and Akeem
Hopefully, we don't see Chris Garcia emerge...
;D
:rotfl:
-
T&T have plenty Garcia's on the field now.
Levi, Nathaniel, Jamali, Judah and Akeem
Hopefully, we don't see Chris Garcia emerge...
;D
:beermug:
-
Hart wants strong showing versus Grenada.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Men, inclusive of several first timers, will be looking to stamp their authority on Caribbean opponents Grenada when both teams meet in an international friendly at the National Athletic Stadium in St George’s at 8pm.
The T&T team arrived n St George’s around 10pm on Thursday night,.
Head Coach Stephen Hart has laid out his intentions heading into the match, explaining what his expectations are as it relates to easing some of his players onto the international stage. But he is aware that the two upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against St Vincent and the Grenadines is top of the agenda and therefore a close eye will be kept on first squad regulars Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland, defender Daneil Cyrus and goalkeeper Marvin Phillip. But the home-based players will also be pressing for selection on the final World Cup squad for the qualifiers later this month. And Hart is keen to see what they can produce.
“Well it will be the typical sort of game, My concern in a game like this is how we play and how we control the game,” Hart told TTFA Media.
“Of course we want to win the game but I would be very disappointed if we play poorly, not doing what we are supposed to do and come away with a result, I will much prefer that we play well, we try to play a game like we are away from home, dominate the ball, dictate the entire game and get the result,” Hart added.
Two of the surviving players from past T&T Youth teams that played at the 2007 and 2009 FIFA Youth World Cups, Leston Paul and Sean De Silva are among those earning a recall from Hart. And both players are eager about the chance to show their worth during a World Cup qualifying year.
“It is a great honour again to represent Trinidad and Tobago. I’ve been able to do this at two youth World Cups and also get a couple call ups to the senior team before. The sessions we have had so far have been fantastic and we are really looking forward to this game against Grenada. It’s great for young players who are aspiring to play with the more senior players in the World Cup campaign. This gives them motivation and something to work towards,” De Silva stated on Wednesday.
“I expect a tough, physical game. Grenada has a couple players who play in the Pro League here so they will be familiar with our style of play,” De Silva added.
“The preparations were good, especially considering there were a lot of local guys involved, all trying to follow the coach’s instructions and work towards doing well for the country.
“it’s always a good feeling to be back after being away from the squad for a bit. I just come in and work as hard as I can. It’s up to the coach to make his decisions but football is a team sport but even though I’m not in the team, someone else is there trying to work and do well for the country at the same time which is what is important,” Paul said.
Tickets for the T&T versus St Vincent World Cup qualifier on March 29th are presently available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $300 for the covered section and $150 for the uncovered section of the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
These tickets can now be purchased at Sports and Games outlets nationwide, Kenny’s Sports (nationwide), Sportway at Ellerslie Plaza and Gulf City, Fan Zone at Centre City Mall in Chaguanas, Ramsingh’s Sportworld in Couva and Heritage Sports, Scarborough Tobago Tickets can also be purchased online via the TTFA’s official website – TTFootball.Org.
Video: - Hart wants strong showing in Grenada Game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ2ZLmnghzg)
-
Ah boy!! :applause: Game today!! :applause:
-
Any update on a feed for dis game??? To meh non-waggonist colleagues on here
-
anything ??..radio ??...a twitter ??..updates ???
-
Dis real depressing dat a supporter forum doh even have an ounce of dialogue about a game dat is actually on
-
Dis real depressing dat a supporter forum doh even have an ounce of dialogue about a game dat is actually on
I agree. I'm looking. don't see anything.
-
8pm
-
starting line up ??
-
Marvin Phillip
Jamali Garcia
Elijah Belgrave
Daneil Cyrus
Tristan Hodge
Hughtun Hector
Leston Paul
Sean De Silva
Jomal Williams
Jerwyn Balthazar
Shahdon Winchester
https://www.facebook.com/ttfootballassociation/?fref=ts
-
Scoreless at 10'.
-
how you following?
-
thanks
-
Scoreless at 20'.
-
how you following?
Via a live score tracker.
-
1-0 to us!!!
-
thanks seeker..plz keep it coming
-
completely forgot about this game :-[
Any kind of link please :beermug:
-
No change in the score at 34'.
-
Goal scorer: Shahdon Winchester
-
Goal scorer: Shahdon Winchester
:beermug:
-
Bad news. Grenada have equalized just before the half.
1-1.
-
Goal scorer for Grenada: Jamal Charles
-
Half time in St. George's. Everything to play for in the second half as options are explored. I expect the Vincies are in the stands taking in the proceedings.
-
That will always be our problem,we stop playing before the whistle tell us,it's half time or the match is over.
-
2-1 Grenada up.
-
Grenada 2-1 in 50th min
-
Possession stats at 50 mins..Grenada 52 %..TnT 48%
-
who sah! aything happen in the last 12 mins?
-
At 70'. No change. At least as far as the score. Awaiting substitution info.
UPDATE: With 5 minutes of regulation left, we still trailing.
-
2-2 in 93rd min...final score
-
2-2! At the absolute death. We like drama. :rotfl: Psychologically, good outcome.
Our track record v Grenada is not stellar.
-
Grenada 2...TnT 2 ( we scored with the last kick of the game to equalize )
-
2-2 in 93rd min...final score
:beermug:
-
Second Grenada goal by Rennie @ 49'. Not sure which one of the Rennies.
Second T&T goal scored by Marcus Joseph.
-
Who scored the equalizer?
-
Second Grenada goal by Rennie @ 49'. Not sure which one of the Rennies.
Second T&T goal scored by Marcus Joseph.
:beermug: I was impatient ;D
-
There is that standard football adage regarding the 5 minute periods after kick-off and before half time/the final whistle. Seems applicable here.
Result
Grenada 2 v T&T 2
Charles Winchester
Rennie Joseph
Line-up: - Marvin Phillip; Jamali Garcia, Elijah Belgrave, Daneil Cyrus, Tristan Hodge, Hughtun Hector, Leston Paul, Sean De Silva, Jomal Williams, Jerwyn Balthazar, Shahdon Winchester.
-
Second Grenada goal by Rennie @ 49'. Not sure which one of the Rennies.
Second T&T goal scored by Marcus Joseph.
:beermug: I was impatient ;D
:)
Jake Rennie.
-
A pro league team, with a draw on the road...first time this group play together!
-
Good results considering a full local team who never played together before.
Good work Hartie.
Would love to hear his take.
-
This shows the importance of playing socalled friendlies. They are important for the players to step up in the international level and for the coach to gauge the level of the players. I think is a good score, especially since we score in the last set of minutes. It show a fight to the finish attitude. Wished they had that against Haiti in Panama. We need more of these for the locals. Now bring on Venezuela.
-
Read an article about the match from the ttfa, hart said that our squad dominated, we just didn't finish. He said in the first half, we run things probably like 80% possession, and the game could have been ended in that half.
-
Read an article about the match from the ttfa, hart said that our squad dominated, we just didn't finish. He said in the first half, we run things probably like 80% possession, and the game could have been ended in that half.
And then,lo and behold,they stick a nasty one on we after all that,anyway I'm happy the homegrown spared we blushes.I feel we must play the homeboys as often as we can exposing them to a higher level.
-
T&T Couldn't beat my spice boys but you know I love both teams ;D
-
T&T Couldn't beat my spice boys but you know I love both teams ;D
Should have been up by 5 in the first half for T&T. But T&T throw away chances!
Wincester alone should have had a hattrick and Williams two.
Second half continue the same, Lewis miss a breakaway, and a tap in the ball dropped at his feet and Hector blast a sitter wide also.
Frustrating! But good football playing wise, possession and penetration just TT have no strikers for the top level
-
These friendlies need to be televised so that we can view and understand team better.
-
I'm surprised we haven't seen any highlights yet. Not even from Grenadian coverage?
-
T&T Couldn't beat my spice boys but you know I love both teams ;D
Should have been up by 5 in the first half for T&T. But T&T throw away chances!
Wincester alone should have had a hattrick and Williams two.
Second half continue the same, Lewis miss a breakaway, and a tap in the ball dropped at his feet and Hector blast a sitter wide also.
Frustrating! But good football playing wise, possession and penetration just TT have no strikers for the top level
My statement stands ;D