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Title: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 14, 2020, 04:29:16 PM
TTFA announces scouts for North American Talent Identification programme
TTFA Media


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of several scouts to the TTFA’s North America Talent Identification and Player Pool Programme (TIPP) which was launched earlier this month. The directors of TIPP are Sean Powder and Justin Reid.

The individuals appointed as scouts are as follows:

Prince Borde, Stephen Chase, Ashton Baptiste, Errol McFarlane, Leslie Fitzpatrick, Myron Garnes, Kevon Isa, Anthony Lambert, Daniel McKell, Nigel Myers,Kenrick Ramirez, Wendell Regis, Ivan Sampson, Marc Anthony-William,Lumumba Shabazz and Kernell Borneo.

All appointments are for one year from January 1st to December 31st 2020.

TIPP scouting responsibilities include:

● Evaluating players of Trinbagonian descent in schools across North America and submitting prospects to Coordinator in the region
● Monitoring news sources, attend games, and speak with coaches to locate prospective players.
● Watch game footage of players and study statistics to determine the player’s potential.
● Meet with players and their families to discuss the TIPP program and benefits of the TTFA youth national teams.
● Collecting player and coaching information of Trinbagonians in North America and submitting it to Director.

All TIPP scouts must comply with the following requirements:

● Must have in-depth knowledge of football in Trinidad & Tobago at the national team level and must be active in coaching soccer in the United States
● Must have a keen eye for detail when observing prospects
● Must be actively pursuing a coaching license
● Must have coached in a club or clubs across the U.S.
● Must be a Trinbagonian or of Trinbagonian descent
● Must have strong interpersonal skills to connect with prospects
● Ability to make numerous decisions when recruiting
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 14, 2020, 04:30:11 PM
I know we have an old scouting thread, but let's place new recommendations in this one.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 14, 2020, 06:53:44 PM
TTFA announces scouts for North American Talent Identification programme
TTFA Media


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of several scouts to the TTFA’s North America Talent Identification and Player Pool Programme (TIPP) which was launched earlier this month. The directors of TIPP are Sean Powder and Justin Reid.

The individuals appointed as scouts are as follows:

Prince Borde, Stephen Chase, Ashton Baptiste, Errol McFarlane, Leslie Fitzpatrick, Myron Garnes, Kevon Isa, Anthony Lambert, Daniel McKell, Nigel Myers,Kenrick Ramirez, Wendell Regis, Ivan Sampson, Marc Anthony-William,Lumumba Shabazz and Kernell Borneo.

All appointments are for one year from January 1st to December 31st 2020.

TIPP scouting responsibilities include:

● Evaluating players of Trinbagonian descent in schools across North America and submitting prospects to Coordinator in the region
● Monitoring news sources, attend games, and speak with coaches to locate prospective players.
● Watch game footage of players and study statistics to determine the player’s potential.
● Meet with players and their families to discuss the TIPP program and benefits of the TTFA youth national teams.
● Collecting player and coaching information of Trinbagonians in North America and submitting it to Director.

All TIPP scouts must comply with the following requirements:

● Must have in-depth knowledge of football in Trinidad & Tobago at the national team level and must be active in coaching soccer in the United States
● Must have a keen eye for detail when observing prospects
● Must be actively pursuing a coaching license
● Must have coached in a club or clubs across the U.S.
● Must be a Trinbagonian or of Trinbagonian descent
● Must have strong interpersonal skills to connect with prospects
● Ability to make numerous decisions when recruiting

Well-packaged. Happy hunting to one and all.

The only word that seems to be missing from the release is "Canada". Aside from Tiger Fitzpatrick who else among the named is there?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 14, 2020, 07:24:53 PM

Well-packaged. Happy hunting to one and all.

The only word that seems to be missing from the release is "Canada". Aside from Tiger Fitzpatrick who else among the named is there?

None of the named are in Canada, but we are building a vast network of people throughout the USA and Canada who can assist in one way or another. So they may not be a so-called scout, but a resource nevertheless.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Cocorite on January 14, 2020, 07:47:01 PM
Loving the new leadership---transparency  ;D

Hopeful of great things for T&T football

All the best. All hands on deck.

Thanks for all. We can do it.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tiresais on January 15, 2020, 03:06:22 AM
Nice to see some ex-players there, but is the insistence on Trini nationality for scouts/identifiers a bit of a strait-jacket?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 15, 2020, 05:49:57 AM
Nice to see some ex-players there, but is the insistence on Trini nationality for scouts/identifiers a bit of a strait-jacket?

There is no insistence that the scouts are of Trini nationality. However, we reached for the lowest hanging fruit in order to get up and running ASAP. It is far more likely for Trinis to know of other Trinis, so it makes sense. Plus it's a volunteer position. Naturally, as things progress we will encounter non-Trinis who would be willing to help, and it's not like they would be turned down. It's an all hands on deck approach.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on January 15, 2020, 08:57:52 AM
Anton Corneal might know a few players in the US as he worked here a while. Andre Fortune Senior, Kendall Walkes,  and we have Stephen Hart in Canada... Marvin Andrews (Scotland).... Chris Birchall (UK)....

 :devil:

We need a Women team scout as well, maybe Mayless Johnson, she is based in Atlanta, I think and, Randy Waldrum is excellent... Lauryn Hutchinson (USA), Arin King (Canada)....

Good team regardless..

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 15, 2020, 09:00:40 AM
So i wonder who will be doing the UK/Europe  scouting ?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: maxg on January 15, 2020, 10:31:52 AM
Anton Corneal might know a few players in the US as he worked here a while. Andre Fortune Senior, Kendall Walkes,  and we have Stephen Hart in Canada... Marvin Andrews (Scotland).... Chris Birchall (UK)....

 :devil:

We need a Women team scout as well, maybe Mayless Johnson, she is based in Atlanta, I think and, Randy Waldrum is excellent... Lauryn Hutchinson (USA), Arin King (Canada)....

Good team regardless..



I imagine positive contact has already been made with most of those above, so there are no disappointments or surprises. Wouldn't like them to only discover their participation on this site.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Controversial on January 15, 2020, 03:35:50 PM

Well-packaged. Happy hunting to one and all.

The only word that seems to be missing from the release is "Canada". Aside from Tiger Fitzpatrick who else among the named is there?

None of the named are in Canada, but we are building a vast network of people throughout the USA and Canada who can assist in one way or another. So they may not be a so-called scout, but a resource nevertheless.

If I was in Toronto still I would volunteer but there are a number of guys up there ttfa could reach out to that will tap into the schools and unis, rep and colleges

Trust me there is a lot playing football...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 15, 2020, 03:38:10 PM

Well-packaged. Happy hunting to one and all.

The only word that seems to be missing from the release is "Canada". Aside from Tiger Fitzpatrick who else among the named is there?

None of the named are in Canada, but we are building a vast network of people throughout the USA and Canada who can assist in one way or another. So they may not be a so-called scout, but a resource nevertheless.

If I was in Toronto still I would volunteer but there are a number of guys up there ttfa could reach out to that will tap into the schools and unis, rep and colleges

Trust me there is a lot playing football...

We have almost 20 names of people based in Canada.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tiresais on January 16, 2020, 02:42:41 AM
Sounds fantastic
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 17, 2020, 02:14:39 PM
WATCH: Update on Talent Identification Process as TTFA hosts Technical Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/v/4r_PkWW1z7o
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 03, 2020, 06:19:15 PM
WATCH: TIPP North America Director Sean Powder gives AN insight into the Talent Identification Programme

https://www.youtube.com/v/Jn010pHI98E
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on March 03, 2020, 06:50:38 PM
Tallman, is this Noah and Samory Powder's father by chance?

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 03, 2020, 07:45:44 PM
Tallman, is this Noah and Samory Powder's father by chance?



Yes, he is their father. He also has another son named Seth.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on March 03, 2020, 08:23:43 PM
Tallman, is this Noah and Samory Powder's father by chance?



Yes, he is their father. He also has another son named Seth.

Copy.

Title: Lambert appointed TTFA Head Scout for North America and UK
Post by: Tallman on March 03, 2020, 09:00:52 PM
Lambert appointed TTFA Head Scout for North America and UK
TTFA Media


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Lambert to the position of TTFA Head Scout for the following regions:

North America (North East States)
Europe (United Kingdom and Holland)

Lambert’s responsibilities include identifying and evaluating players with a view to building a highly competitive senior team and a hybrid under 23 squad in collaboration with the coaching staff.

The main purpose of these services will contribute to the existing player pool. In addition, specific scouting principles to collate and analyze players’ performance data and players’ history will also be implemented.

Lambert will also create and maintain positive links with international clubs and coaches.and create an international scouting network to service TTFA needs.

After identifying local players of high pedigree and or bringing players to the required level, he will arrange trials for selected players.

TTFA Technical Committee Chairman, Keith Look Loy described Lambert’s appointment as “a major step forward for TTFA talent Identification and national teams. It formalizes our official entry into the European market, it presents the possibility of international contracts in major leagues for our players, and it will clearly strengthen our national teams.

Among Lambert’s qualifications includes an English FA Level 2 certificate – Coaching Football, FA Licensed Club Coach – Full member, FA Emergency Aid Course, FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate. He also holds a NSCAA National Diploma – Developing the Player, NSCAA Advance Regional Diploma – Developing the Practice, and NSCAA State Diploma – Developing the Environment. Lambert is currently pursuing a UEFA B Coaching license. He is also the Executive Academy Director of Coaching/Scouting for the Champs Soccer Academy in Brooklyn, New York.

He also certified in Talent Identification and Match Analysis by the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) which is England’s leading provider of Talent Identification in football courses, nationally and abroad, delivering both online and in-person courses across the UK, Europe, Australia, America, Africa, and the UAE.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Cocorite on March 03, 2020, 10:46:18 PM
Who is this bloke? Is he a Trini coaching in England?

Big Marv go be turning & twisting in he King Sized bed  ;D . . .All these none locals go be repping the T&T shirt soon.

Must admit it has taken a minute to get used to changing nature of the international game.

As long as we get our BEST representatives on the field of play I'll be 'appy.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: maxg on March 04, 2020, 01:03:14 AM
Who is this bloke? Is he a Trini coaching in England?

Big Marv go be turning & twisting in he King Sized bed  ;D . . .All these none locals go be repping the T&T shirt soon.

Must admit it has taken a minute to get used to changing nature of the international game.

As long as we get our BEST representatives on the field of play I'll be 'appy.
Nothing New..Just a Promotion actually. maybe someone remember and was happy with his work. hope he doh sue for work done then, now and supposedly in the future..Accounts go be frozen over like ah Quebec winter snowstorm   (https://www.mtlblog.com/u/2019/02/12/7568f95b673c6ce682bfcb4f5152125b294c3787.jpg_1200x630.jpg)..  :devil:

 from 2012
https://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=56986.30#quickreply

Positive start to North American combine.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).


Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation Technical Director Anton Corneal expressed a sense of optimism following Sunday’s combine for North American-based players at the Old Boys High Field ground in Brooklyn, New York.

Staged in conjunction with the Champs Soccer Academy and the Central Brooklyn Soccer Federation, a total of  eight players eligible of representing Trinidad and Tobago at the Under 17 level and thirteen  Under 12 players, were present at the two-hour session which was witnessed by Corneal. This was Corneal’s first overseas scouting assignment since taking up the position of technical director earlier this year.

Trinidadians Anthony Lambert, Dario Trujillo and Dr Michael Hamlet were instrumental in setting up the combine through their affiliation with the Champs Soccer Academy which is home to several players from the Caribbean that are based in the Brooklyn area in New York. Lambert is the CEO and director of Champs Academy while Trujillo is the regional senior vice president and also a youth coach within the academy.

Corneal sees potential and praised the efforts of the Champs Academy and Central Brooklyn Federation.

“I thought it went well for a start. We are very pleased to see that this is being organized in the United States because it gives players an opportunity to know that they are not being left out. It is only going to grow and I pray that the groups up here will get together and see this as a way of them looking forward to us coming here and vice-versa,” Corneal told TTFF Media.

Corneal added that in future players from other age groups will have the opportunity to display their ability.

“At another time we will have other age groups for boys and girls in the Under 15s and Under 20 age groups and players eligible for our senior team will also get that chance.

This is now going to challenge the players back home because they are no longer the only ones being seen by national coaches.  We probably will not get 15 or 20 players to make up a national team but if we get one or two players then it’s definitely going to be a plus for us.”

Some past national players including 1974 World Cup team goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay and George Romano were also present at the Old Boys field.

Lambert, who holds a  coaching Diploma in both the State and Regional Level from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), gave the assurance that the relevant information pertaining to US-based players will be passed on to the TTFF on an ongoing basis and he intends to continue a relationship between both bodies.

“The objective of this was to get the players based in the North American area to come out and expose themselves and it’s  a step in the right direction for us,” Lambert said.

“It’s about creating a platform to get the players at the various age groups to come out and showcase their talent to give the coaches from the national teams program to have that opportunity to see the players available for possible national selection.

The kids have that desire and the more opportunity to create for them then the more they will be encouraged to work towards becoming better and giving us the possibility of increasing our pool of players,” Lambert added.


Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 04, 2020, 06:43:20 AM
Who is this bloke? Is he a Trini coaching in England?

No, he's ah stone cold Trini based in New York who amongst other things is a freelance International Scout.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: maxg on March 04, 2020, 11:56:15 PM
WATCH: TIPP North America Director Sean Powder gives AN insight into the Talent Identification Programme

https://www.youtube.com/v/Jn010pHI98E
:chilling: :applause:
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 25, 2020, 10:15:50 AM
WATCH: TTFA North America Girls Director, Justin Reid discusses the Trinidad & Tobago Talent Identification Player Pool Programme as well as the positive impact of the Black Soccer Membership Association for young black coaches.

https://www.youtube.com/v/-Q_IXOIq470
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 25, 2020, 11:07:05 AM
As to the comment regarding the role of the Technical Committee vis-a-vis the recommendation of TIPP,  there are two considerations that were either underappreciated or not appreciated by Narada and Steve. First,  TIPP falls under the umbrella of the Technical Committee both in its conception and its delegation of authority and responsibility. Consequently, the Technical Committee serves as a repository of TIPP's recommendations.  The notion that TIPP would present directly to the respective coaching staffs is a misdirected notion and not consistent with best practices in parallel or similar environments. The Technical Committee is also the repository of the NT coaches and the TD. As such,  coordination and implementation and oversight and management of the global process are most adequately fostered through a centralized and consistent mechanism. It is irrelevant whether, at the point of receiving information about scouted players, the Technical Committee has seen the players. Not only is the remedy of that as a concern obvious and inherent,  to suggest it is not reflective of what happens in the real world. Further, being identified is not the end of the process it is an intermediate step in the process.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Errol on March 28, 2020, 12:33:34 PM
Stern Irvine John, 19, Stern John's son.

Surprised he was never called up for the Under 20 team which Stern John is the assistant coach or was before FIFA came in.

 :devil:

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 28, 2020, 04:49:30 PM
Stern Irvine John, 19, Stern John's son.

Surprised he was never called up for the Under 20 team which Stern John is the assistant coach or was before FIFA came in.

 :devil:



Already on the radar, and he's 17, not 19.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on June 04, 2020, 07:23:47 AM
Liam Keiller
16yrs/6ft/
His father was born in T&T
QOHS Varsity

Liam Keiller highlights - Hudl (https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13717958/5dc44873d21b9e0ebc5615d9)

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: dtool on June 13, 2020, 06:58:11 PM

Liam’s highlights were taken
when he was 14yrs in 2019
(2019 season)

His birthday is in December
He is now 15 yrs and is 6ft 1inch
and still growing
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on June 23, 2020, 06:53:34 AM
Orange County signs U.S. U-17 International Kobi Henry
Orange County SC Communications


Orange County SC is delighted to announce the signing of current U.S. U17 International, Kobi Henry. The 16-year-old, central defender joins the club from Inter Miami CF Academy.

“We are thrilled to add Kobi, a very talented and one of the best young players in his position in the US to our roster,” said OCSC President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss. “Kobi has shown great maturity on and off the field and we are convinced that he has a great professional career in front of him. Adding another US Youth International to our club shows that we continue to strive to be at the forefront of player development in the US.”

The Florida native made 16 appearances in the Development Academy this past season for Inter Miami CF Academy, where his performances saw him receive Youth National Team recognition.

“Kobi is a very exciting and talented signing for our club,” said OCSC Head Coach, Braeden Cloutier. “My staff and I are looking forward to leading him through his development at Orange County.”

Henry was selected to compete in the UEFA Development Tournament for the U.S. U17’s held at St George’s Park, England in February of this year. Henry started in two of the three matches, against England and Denmark.

“Signing my first professional contract is a dream come true and I am excited to live what I’ve been working towards for so many years,” said Kobi Henry. “I am thrilled to meet my teammates and get to work on and off the field and continue to develop in a professional environment with the help of the amazing staff at Orange County.

“Orange County was extremely hospitable to me and my family. The entire staff ensured that we felt welcome ed to their club. I was impressed by the work ethic and passion that was displayed during my visit and I felt at home in Orange County.”

Henry becomes the 8th current Youth National Team player on the Orange County SC roster. Joining the likes of Francis Jacobs (U.S. U15’s) and Blake Malone (U.S. U20’s).

Per club policy, terms of player contracts with Orange County SC will not be released.

Kobi Joseph Henry

Pronunciation: Hen-ree

Position: Defender

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 165 lb

Born: April 26, 2004

Birthplace: Lakewood, FL

Instagram: @KOBIHENRYY

Twitter: @KobiHenry3
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on June 23, 2020, 12:21:49 PM
Orange County signs U.S. U-17 International Kobi Henry
Orange County SC Communications


Orange County SC is delighted to announce the signing of current U.S. U17 International, Kobi Henry. The 16-year-old, central defender joins the club from Inter Miami CF Academy.

“We are thrilled to add Kobi, a very talented and one of the best young players in his position in the US to our roster,” said OCSC President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss. “Kobi has shown great maturity on and off the field and we are convinced that he has a great professional career in front of him. Adding another US Youth International to our club shows that we continue to strive to be at the forefront of player development in the US.”

The Florida native made 16 appearances in the Development Academy this past season for Inter Miami CF Academy, where his performances saw him receive Youth National Team recognition.

“Kobi is a very exciting and talented signing for our club,” said OCSC Head Coach, Braeden Cloutier. “My staff and I are looking forward to leading him through his development at Orange County.”

Henry was selected to compete in the UEFA Development Tournament for the U.S. U17’s held at St George’s Park, England in February of this year. Henry started in two of the three matches, against England and Denmark.

“Signing my first professional contract is a dream come true and I am excited to live what I’ve been working towards for so many years,” said Kobi Henry. “I am thrilled to meet my teammates and get to work on and off the field and continue to develop in a professional environment with the help of the amazing staff at Orange County.

“Orange County was extremely hospitable to me and my family. The entire staff ensured that we felt welcome ed to their club. I was impressed by the work ethic and passion that was displayed during my visit and I felt at home in Orange County.”

Henry becomes the 8th current Youth National Team player on the Orange County SC roster. Joining the likes of Francis Jacobs (U.S. U15’s) and Blake Malone (U.S. U20’s).

Per club policy, terms of player contracts with Orange County SC will not be released.

Kobi Joseph Henry

Pronunciation: Hen-ree

Position: Defender

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 165 lb

Born: April 26, 2004

Birthplace: Lakewood, FL

Instagram: @KOBIHENRYY

Twitter: @KobiHenry3

Oh one parent trini and one jamaican ...... though he had only jamaican parents
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on June 23, 2020, 04:00:03 PM
Orange County signs U.S. U-17 International Kobi Henry
Orange County SC Communications


Oh one parent trini and one jamaican ...... though he had only jamaican parents

He father is de Trini.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on July 14, 2020, 12:26:35 PM
Deron payne Koninklijke HFC  is he on the radar ?

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 14, 2020, 02:30:28 PM
Deron payne Koninklijke HFC  is he on the radar ?



Yes
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 24, 2020, 06:25:38 PM
16-year old Orange County SC defender Kobi Henry made his professional debut on Saturday, August 22nd 2020 when he came on as a stoppage time substitute against LA Galaxy II.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgOc1RkX0AA_81N?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on August 25, 2020, 01:48:10 PM
Is he Ken Henry grandson ? I know there was a Henry is the Wash. DC area a couple years ago.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on May 13, 2021, 03:28:28 PM
Danny Imray (https://www.cpfc.co.uk/teams/u23-team/player2/danny-imray/) (Crystal Palace).

https://www.transfermarkt.us/dan-imray/profil/spieler/862109
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on July 23, 2021, 03:27:12 PM
https://www.afc.co.uk/2021/07/19/defender-kieran-ngwenya-signs-new-deal/


Aberdeen FC confirms it has secured the long-term future of highly rated defender, Kieran Ngwenya, in a deal that will see him remain at Pittodrie until 2024.

The 18-year-old from Edinburgh made his Aberdeen debut in a league win over Ross County in December 2020 and has since made one more appearance for the first team.

In March 2021, Ngwenya moved on loan to Cove Rangers in Scottish League One, making seven appearances before the left-back made his international debut for Malawi in a friendly against Tanzania in June 2021.

Manager Stephen Glass believes there is much to come from Kieran and his desire to commit to Aberdeen supports the Club’s overarching strategy to be the best developer of young talent.

“Kieran is a player who has real potential, so I’m pleased he has chosen to commit himself to the Club.

“He now has an opportunity to build upon the appearances he made for the first team last season and put everything into his continued development.

“I look forward to working with him in the years ahead to help him fulfil his ambitions and establish his career with us.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 31, 2021, 09:16:15 PM
WATCH: Kobi Henry scores his first professional goal during Orange County SC's 3-0 win over Oakland Roots.

https://www.youtube.com/v/O4XeQj8KC8A
Title: Ilkeston Town signs promising young defender Stern Irvine
Post by: Tallman on August 03, 2021, 01:11:59 PM
Ilkeston Town signs promising young defender Stern Irvine
ilkestontownfc.co.uk


We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Stern Irvine.

Stern, 18, has spent the last two years coming through Notts County’s academy and following his release from the Magpies over the summer, has featured as a trialist for the Robins in some of their pre-season friendlies.

And boss Martin Carruthers says he’s delighted to have brought the youngster in.

He said: “It’s great to get Stern on board and he is a fantastic addition to our squad.

“He is a player with real potential who will have opportunities to progress to higher levels. Lots of professional clubs were interested in signing him and it’s a real coup for this club to get him and facilitate his development.”

Irvine is of good footballing stock, with his father being Stern John, who played in the Premier League and Championship for Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Southampton among others, as well as being Trinidad & Tobago’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on August 15, 2021, 07:05:23 AM
Trisitan Abrahams
https://www.youtube.com/v/pn5EqhEbwFE
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 16, 2021, 10:13:57 AM
Trisitan Abrahams
https://www.youtube.com/v/pn5EqhEbwFE

I don't think he is eligible, because it's through his grandparents. Just like Inniss and McKenzie. And up to now me eh see nobody like that get a passport. So we'll see.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on August 16, 2021, 11:00:53 AM
Trisitan Abrahams
https://www.youtube.com/v/pn5EqhEbwFE

I don't think he is eligible, because it's through his grandparents. Just like Inniss and McKenzie. And up to now me eh see nobody like that get a passport. So we'll see.

It's possible to get. It might be easier if one of the parents gets a TT passport first.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 16, 2021, 11:12:11 AM
It's possible to get. It might be easier if one of the parents gets a TT passport first.

Do you personally know of anyone who get a passport without having at least one Trini-born parent? Is T&T so anything could happen, but according to the law, one of the parents must be born in T&T.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on August 16, 2021, 12:25:22 PM
It's possible to get. It might be easier if one of the parents gets a TT passport first.

Do you personally know of anyone who get a passport without having at least one Trini-born parent? Is T&T so anything could happen, but according to the law, one of the parents must be born in T&T.

Yes I do. In fact she played for TT in the u17 world cup. Her grandfather did not give up his TT citizenship when he became a Canadian citizen. Her father was born in Canada. I can't remember the full story. I believe the family moved back to TT when the father was a toddler. Then they returned to Canada when he was 9 or 10. He does have a TT passport. And his daughter played for TT u17 world cup.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 16, 2021, 12:54:55 PM
It's possible to get. It might be easier if one of the parents gets a TT passport first.

Do you personally know of anyone who get a passport without having at least one Trini-born parent? Is T&T so anything could happen, but according to the law, one of the parents must be born in T&T.

Yes I do. In fact she played for TT in the u17 world cup. Her grandfather did not give up his TT citizenship when he became a Canadian citizen. Her father was born in Canada. I can't remember the full story. I believe the family moved back to TT when the father was a toddler. Then they returned to Canada when he was 9 or 10. He does have a TT passport. And his daughter played for TT u17 world cup.

Was it Rose Bahadursingh, Diarra Simmons, Nykosi Simmons, or Emma Abdul?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Thomo on September 02, 2021, 02:36:27 PM
It's possible to get. It might be easier if one of the parents gets a TT passport first.

Do you personally know of anyone who get a passport without having at least one Trini-born parent? Is T&T so anything could happen, but according to the law, one of the parents must be born in T&T.

Yes I do. In fact she played for TT in the u17 world cup. Her grandfather did not give up his TT citizenship when he became a Canadian citizen. Her father was born in Canada. I can't remember the full story. I believe the family moved back to TT when the father was a toddler. Then they returned to Canada when he was 9 or 10. He does have a TT passport. And his daughter played for TT u17 world cup.

Was it Rose Bahadursingh, Diarra Simmons, Nykosi Simmons, or Emma Abdul?
Andre Gray at Watford got his Jamaican passport via his grandad even though he had died.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9822109/amp/Andre-Gray-Jamaicas-English-contingent-aiming-one-better-Three-Lions-did-Euros.html
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on September 05, 2021, 01:44:59 AM
Jayden st paul Nowrwich city academy GK
https://www.youtube.com/v/nYVn_a0wRhA

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on September 09, 2021, 02:39:58 PM
https://www.instagram.com/jaydenst_1/?hl=en

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 01, 2021, 11:06:23 AM
https://www.arsenal.com/news/young-gun-tino-quamina

My earliest football memory? My brother used to play for a Sunday league team when he was about six or seven (I’m two years younger) and I always used to come along to watch his training sessions. I loved watching all of the older lads play until one day the coach told me I might as well join in. I did and that’s where it all started really.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on December 03, 2021, 11:39:30 AM
16-year old Orange County SC defender Kobi Henry made his professional debut on Saturday, August 22nd 2020 when he came on as a stoppage time substitute against LA Galaxy II.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgOc1RkX0AA_81N?format=jpg&name=large)
He was called up for the USA Senior team today to play Bosnia
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 04, 2021, 02:15:29 AM
Is this yute related to Ken and Victor "Sharkey" Henry ?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on December 06, 2021, 03:04:53 PM
Is this yute related to Ken and Victor "Sharkey" Henry ?

I believe so.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: FF on December 07, 2021, 02:54:37 PM
Is this yute related to Ken and Victor "Sharkey" Henry ?


Yes Deeks. Ken is Kobi Grandfather. I am in touch with Kobi's father Wayne.
Ken is based down in Orlando. Hoping to move back to T&T at some point.
Unfortunately Victor passed away some years back.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 23, 2021, 08:34:00 PM
Jayden St Paul signs new contract at Norwich City
ACADEMY
15 days ago


Norwich City Academy goalkeeper Jayden St Paul has signed a new contract at the club through to the summer of 2023.

St Paul signed his first professional contract with the club as recently as July 2021.

“I’m over the moon,” he said. “I only just signed my first contract not so long ago this year, so to be told that I was going to get a new contract was a very proud moment for me and my family.

“It just shows the faith the club have in me. They believe in me and now I want to take the opportunity to repay that faith, so I have to push on and work towards getting into the 23s, improving with the 18s and carrying on the season.”

St Paul feels privileged to work at Lotus Training Centre on a daily basis having joined the club from grassroots football in 2021.

“It’s been great so far,” he said. “The facilities are amazing, nothing like what I have been at before, so I’ve loved every moment of it, improving every day, coming in like a full-time job - I love it.

https://media-cdn.incrowdsports.com/cc459c84-b457-4bb4-a070-51805f6eaa42.jpg
“I’ve developed a lot, massively, mentally and physically. I’ve improved my body and improved my game and that’s down to the coaches and all the guys in the gym helping me every day to improve. It’s paying off so far.”

The Under-18s had a difficult start to the season but St Paul credits the coaching staff at the club for keeping the young Canaries fighting together.

“Especially at the start of the season, the results definitely affected us, but credit to the coaches for rallying us together,” he said. “Results recently have been improving and performances have been improving, which has increased team morale. Hopefully, going into the second half of the season, we can start getting some more good results.

“I’ve made a few appearances on the bench for the 23s, so for the rest of the season I want to keep doing that and hopefully get some minutes with them.”

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 24, 2021, 01:29:53 PM
Is this yute related to Ken and Victor "Sharkey" Henry ?


Yes Deeks. Ken is Kobi Grandfather. I am in touch with Kobi's father Wayne.
Ken is based down in Orlando. Hoping to move back to T&T at some point.
Unfortunately Victor passed away some years back.

FF, I now seeing your reply. Cool. He has the Henry look. Good luck to him. If he has the bravery to play for TT, more power to him. He is more than welcome. Yeah, I know "Sharkey" passed quite a few years ago. Was surprised when I heard that. Blessings to all of them.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 27, 2021, 07:32:12 AM
https://godeacs.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/roald-mitchell/6263
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 17, 2022, 07:14:34 AM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 17, 2022, 01:18:13 PM
I hope the organizers exercised forethought and recorded video of the football activity.
Title: Re: Re: Pro League & Foreign Based player/coaches movements.
Post by: royal on April 17, 2022, 05:18:18 PM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.

thank you. we'll hear something about this from Eve and the TTFA in de next 4 weeks
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 18, 2022, 11:41:44 AM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.

Deeks, how can you say Lucas-Walker is ready for national duty? Based on what? Is this what getting selected to the national team has come to? Nowadays it seems like you stand a better chance getting picked if you not playing anywhere or anywhere of note. Where are our standards? I have nothing against Lucas-Walker, but he is 24, and where has he played, or where is he currently playing? How much professional experience does he have? I don't see how we can aim to be competitive in the region if we resorting to tryouts for the national team. Who does that?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 18, 2022, 05:10:33 PM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.

Deeks, how can you say Lucas-Walker is ready for national duty? Based on what? Is this what getting selected to the national team has come to? Nowadays it seems like you stand a better chance getting picked if you not playing anywhere or anywhere of note. Where are our standards? I have nothing against Lucas-Walker, but he is 24, and where has he played, or where is he currently playing? How much professional experience does he have? I don't see how we can aim to be competitive in the region if we resorting to tryouts for the national team. Who does that?

A hTallman you notice that also  eh Anybody getting a call up now ....
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 18, 2022, 09:06:33 PM
I hope the organizers exercised forethought and recorded video of the football activity.

There was a high camera at sidelines. So I think the sessions were recorded.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 18, 2022, 09:48:41 PM
I hope the organizers exercised forethought and recorded video of the football activity.

There was a high camera at sidelines. So I think the sessions were recorded.

That's good to hear.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 23, 2022, 12:35:55 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr. , Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 23, 2022, 05:19:40 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr., Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.

That's quite a yield.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 23, 2022, 05:30:52 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: vb on April 23, 2022, 06:00:57 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr. , Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.

Just curious is Deleon related Leroy Deleon.
Is Moore related to the Tobagonian Wendelle Moore?

VB
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 23, 2022, 10:26:01 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr. , Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.

Just curious is Deleon related Leroy Deleon.
Is Moore related to the Tobagonian Wendelle Moore?

VB

I was told that DeLeon is the son of Terence DeLeon who played for Belmont Sec. in the past. There is a younger brother Shane, who plays for U Alabama Birmingham. Don't know about Moore. Will inquire.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 23, 2022, 10:33:38 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

I did not see his name on the list of invitees. There is a Pena on this forum. I met him once in Baltimore at a coaching conference 2 yrs ago. Lost his number. I think he is from Philly/NJ ?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 10:52:32 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 10:53:22 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr. , Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.

Just curious is Deleon related Leroy Deleon.
Is Moore related to the Tobagonian Wendelle Moore?

VB

Tyrell Moore is Wendell's son.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 23, 2022, 10:58:39 AM
Morning Breds. So I spoke to Lucus-Walker's dad, Gerard, this morning. He said that he heard that  these 4 players were chosen at this moment. He said that the TTFA is still open to the others players. They have not shut the door on anyone.  But they have the budgetary issues.  They have not closed the door for the older players. Again money is an big issue. They are looking at the U-20 qualifications at this moment, and the Concacaf Nations league. Which brings up the over 20 players. His son Toafik is 24 and the coaches in TT knows him and are aware of his abilities. So there is the possibility of him getting a call up. He said that he is playing USL2 for NOVA FC( formerly Northern Virginia Royals). He said that they were about to sign up for a club in Wales, but the Covid pandemic cut that out. He said that he tried out with Miami FC, but it did not work out. They are still pushing for MLS or MLS2. That's it.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 10:59:14 AM
I heard that 4 players were selected from the combine trials for the U20 playoffs in Honduras. Curtis Deleon, Wayne Fredericks Jr. , Noah Roka, Tyrell Moore.

Just curious is Deleon related Leroy Deleon.
Is Moore related to the Tobagonian Wendelle Moore?

VB

I was told that DeLeon is the son of Terence DeLeon who played for Belmont Sec. in the past. There is a younger brother Shane, who plays for U Alabama Birmingham. Don't know about Moore. Will inquire.

Shane is actually the older brother. Both of them play for University of Alabama at Birmingham. Curtis has already repped T&T at the U-17 level under Stern John.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 23, 2022, 11:03:05 AM
I saw a Raphael John (I2i International UK) on the list. Is that Stern's son ?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 11:08:58 AM
I saw a Raphael John (I2i International UK) on the list. Is that Stern's son ?

Not as far as I know, but Isa Sayeed is his son and he was at the combine.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 11:31:14 AM
Morning Breds. So I spoke to Lucus-Walker's dad, Gerard, this morning. He said that he heard that  these 4 players were chosen at this moment. He said that the TTFA is still open to the others players. They have not shut the door on anyone.  But they have the budgetary issues.  They have not closed the door for the older players. Again money is an big issue. They are looking at the U-20 qualifications at this moment, and the Concacaf Nations league. Which brings up the over 20 players. His son Toafik is 24 and the coaches in TT knows him and are aware of his abilities. So there is the possibility of him getting a call up. He said that he is playing USL2 for NOVA FC( formerly Northern Virginia Royals). He said that they were about to sign up for a club in Wales, but the Covid pandemic cut that out. He said that he tried out with Miami FC, but it did not work out. They are still pushing for MLS or MLS2. That's it.

Taofik is 24 and playing in a league that is semipro at best, consists mostly of college players, and runs for about three months. Why would that translate into a call up to the senior team? Is our national team some kinda fall-back option now?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: vb on April 23, 2022, 02:26:45 PM
Morning Breds. So I spoke to Lucus-Walker's dad, Gerard, this morning. He said that he heard that  these 4 players were chosen at this moment. He said that the TTFA is still open to the others players. They have not shut the door on anyone.  But they have the budgetary issues.  They have not closed the door for the older players. Again money is an big issue. They are looking at the U-20 qualifications at this moment, and the Concacaf Nations league. Which brings up the over 20 players. His son Toafik is 24 and the coaches in TT knows him and are aware of his abilities. So there is the possibility of him getting a call up. He said that he is playing USL2 for NOVA FC( formerly Northern Virginia Royals). He said that they were about to sign up for a club in Wales, but the Covid pandemic cut that out. He said that he tried out with Miami FC, but it did not work out. They are still pushing for MLS or MLS2. That's it.

Taofik is 24 and playing in a league that is semipro at best, consists mostly of college players, and runs for about three months. Why would that translate into a call up to the senior team? Is our national team some kinda fall-back option now?


YES   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 23, 2022, 02:32:05 PM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.

Deeks, how can you say Lucas-Walker is ready for national duty? Based on what? Is this what getting selected to the national team has come to? Nowadays it seems like you stand a better chance getting picked if you not playing anywhere or anywhere of note. Where are our standards? I have nothing against Lucas-Walker, but he is 24, and where has he played, or where is he currently playing? How much professional experience does he have? I don't see how we can aim to be competitive in the region if we resorting to tryouts for the national team. Who does that?

The nature of the landscape of football and the sociocultural environment in North America inevitably lend to some T&T eligible players (of superior quality and competence to domestic players) being erased from relevance on the traditional  pathways to playing recognition at professional, national and international levels.

T&T is not the sole regional nation with powerhouse ambitions that faces this problem. However, unlike others nations on the cusp, we do not have a league where they can be cultivated and with reasonable pay.

There ought to be a lifeline available to players in the grey zone. How it is orchestrated can be debated --- assuming proper organization and funding are not being negating factors.

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 23, 2022, 03:23:36 PM
Easter Greetings to all Soca Warriors and their families. So yesterday was the start of the combine tryouts for foreign born Trinis. The turnout was  good. Saw one or former TT players who came to watch. Evans Wise, Kendall Walkes, Trevor Leiba. Even met Jean-Luc Rochford for the first time. Nice kid. Everything was well organized. At was held in NE DC at a refurbished city recreation center. Nice astro turf field. Players all set in their uniforms and thing.  Forum, there are some pretty good players in this batch. If we can get at least five or ten would be a good start.  I saw some good players. I saw one skinny read head kid doing somethings in the mid-field was pretty good. The games were fast and hard tackling. Some the players needed attention for various collisions.

I am familiar with one player. His name is Toafik Lucas-Walker. He is from the area and I think he has been to TT for tryouts in the past. He has grown into a fine young man. He is strong, fast and the attacks the 50/50 balls with tenacity. I say he ready for national duty. I might be biased. There was another tall lanky kid who played forward. Fast and good ball control. Did not get his name. Was told his dad is Wayne Federicks. Howard U. president. Not sure. Will verify.

This kind of sessions are long overdue. They are plenty of good foreign born out there. Right now I think some of them have the edge because they are in academies or playing for some of the development teams in the USSF or various state organizations. Today is the final day and down to Ft. Lauderdale. That's it, Warriors. Blessing.

Deeks, how can you say Lucas-Walker is ready for national duty? Based on what? Is this what getting selected to the national team has come to? Nowadays it seems like you stand a better chance getting picked if you not playing anywhere or anywhere of note. Where are our standards? I have nothing against Lucas-Walker, but he is 24, and where has he played, or where is he currently playing? How much professional experience does he have? I don't see how we can aim to be competitive in the region if we resorting to tryouts for the national team. Who does that?

The nature of the landscape of football and the sociocultural environment in North America inevitably lend to some T&T eligible players (of superior quality and competence to domestic players) being erased from relevance on the traditional  pathways to playing recognition at professional, national and international levels.

T&T is not the sole regional nation with powerhouse ambitions that faces this problem. However, unlike others nations on the cusp, we do not have a league where they can be cultivated and with reasonable pay.

There ought to be a lifeline available to players in the grey zone. How it is orchestrated can be debated --- assuming proper organization and funding are not being negating factors.



Question is why are we looking in the grey zone? Have we exhausted trying to attract players from the more eligible zones, or we just give up on that?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 24, 2022, 12:31:24 AM
Morning Breds. So I spoke to Lucus-Walker's dad, Gerard, this morning. He said that he heard that  these 4 players were chosen at this moment. He said that the TTFA is still open to the others players. They have not shut the door on anyone.  But they have the budgetary issues.  They have not closed the door for the older players. Again money is an big issue. They are looking at the U-20 qualifications at this moment, and the Concacaf Nations league. Which brings up the over 20 players. His son Toafik is 24 and the coaches in TT knows him and are aware of his abilities. So there is the possibility of him getting a call up. He said that he is playing USL2 for NOVA FC( formerly Northern Virginia Royals). He said that they were about to sign up for a club in Wales, but the Covid pandemic cut that out. He said that he tried out with Miami FC, but it did not work out. They are still pushing for MLS or MLS2. That's it.

Taofik is 24 and playing in a league that is semipro at best, consists mostly of college players, and runs for about three months. Why would that translate into a call up to the senior team? Is our national team some kinda fall-back option now?


YES   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

While there have been players who have had TT as a fall back option, this is not the case for Lucas-Walker. He has TT as his first choice. He has tried out at youth level before.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 24, 2022, 07:10:20 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 24, 2022, 08:43:51 AM
Morning Breds. So I spoke to Lucus-Walker's dad, Gerard, this morning. He said that he heard that  these 4 players were chosen at this moment. He said that the TTFA is still open to the others players. They have not shut the door on anyone.  But they have the budgetary issues.  They have not closed the door for the older players. Again money is an big issue. They are looking at the U-20 qualifications at this moment, and the Concacaf Nations league. Which brings up the over 20 players. His son Toafik is 24 and the coaches in TT knows him and are aware of his abilities. So there is the possibility of him getting a call up. He said that he is playing USL2 for NOVA FC( formerly Northern Virginia Royals). He said that they were about to sign up for a club in Wales, but the Covid pandemic cut that out. He said that he tried out with Miami FC, but it did not work out. They are still pushing for MLS or MLS2. That's it.

Taofik is 24 and playing in a league that is semipro at best, consists mostly of college players, and runs for about three months. Why would that translate into a call up to the senior team? Is our national team some kinda fall-back option now?


YES   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

While there have been players who have had TT as a fall back option, this is not the case for Lucas-Walker. He has TT as his first choice. He has tried out at youth level before.

Deeks, I should have been clearer. When I said fall-back, I meant it in terms of being an option if a player cannot make any significant headway in their professional career. As far as T&T being Taofik's first choice, let's be real, it is his only choice. With very few exceptions, almost any dual nationality player who plays for us has no realistic hope of playing for their birth country. And those that do, typically remain on the fringes of their birth country's team until they realize that their preference is not going to happen.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 24, 2022, 08:45:04 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 24, 2022, 03:33:28 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:

Ok oK Tallman . Angus also mentioned players in germany  so i await to see who they are.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 24, 2022, 05:27:17 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:

Ok oK Tallman . Angus also mentioned players in germany  so i await to see who they are.

Nothing to get excited about.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 25, 2022, 12:09:57 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:

Ok oK Tallman . Angus also mentioned players in germany  so i await to see who they are.

Nothing to get excited about.

Well I hope they are at least attached a club 
u19 team.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on April 25, 2022, 02:44:46 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:

Ok oK Tallman . Angus also mentioned players in germany  so i await to see who they are.
Germany? Was this in an interview? First I'm hearing anything about Germany. Ryan Inniss made himself available a while now and si has Rory McKenzie but seems like we're not interested
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: maxg on April 25, 2022, 03:16:40 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:
I figure dem out.. we’ll wait to see if Canada carry these guys and girls, and then we will check them. If the Country of their birth don’t consider them, of course the can’t be good for we. Ent ?  ::)
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 25, 2022, 10:20:32 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:
I figure dem out.. we’ll wait to see if Canada carry these guys and girls, and then we will check them. If the Country of their birth don’t consider them, of course the can’t be good for we. Ent ?  ::)

Honestly, We may have give TTFA a bligh here for just going along with this invitation to invite 40 "unknowns". Just the fact that they sign up or went along with this group to screen TT foreign borns was a surprise to me. I don't  known if it can/will be replicated in Canada and other regions in North American and England/Europe. I only knew one player before hand in the list of players invitees. The 4 who got selected were new to me. I did not even know Wayne Fredericks son was into soccer. Lets see what happens next.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 25, 2022, 10:31:51 PM
With very few exceptions, almost any dual nationality player who plays for us has no realistic hope of playing for their birth country. And those that do, typically remain on the fringes of their birth country's team until they realize that their preference is not going to happen.

Tallman, so what is your point here. He should not even bother trying out for TT  because he not good enough for the US?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 26, 2022, 04:56:30 AM
With very few exceptions, almost any dual nationality player who plays for us has no realistic hope of playing for their birth country. And those that do, typically remain on the fringes of their birth country's team until they realize that their preference is not going to happen.

Tallman, so what is your point here. He should not even bother trying out for TT  because he not good enough for the US?

No, not all. As a matter of fact he should be open to any opportunity that comes his way. That response was directly related to your comment that T&T is/was his first choice. Fact is, that is his only choice.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 26, 2022, 05:11:07 AM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:
I figure dem out.. we’ll wait to see if Canada carry these guys and girls, and then we will check them. If the Country of their birth don’t consider them, of course the can’t be good for we. Ent ?  ::)

Honestly, We may have give TTFA a bligh here for just going along with this invitation to invite 40 "unknowns". Just the fact that they sign up or went along with this group to screen TT foreign borns was a surprise to me. I don't  known if it can/will be replicated in Canada and other regions in North American and England/Europe. I only knew one player before hand in the list of players invitees. The 4 who got selected were new to me. I did not even know Wayne Fredericks son was into soccer. Lets see what happens next.

Why would you want it to be replicated in other regions? What level of player do you think will typically respond to such invitations? A combine was not needed to select the players who were eventually chosen.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 26, 2022, 06:40:25 PM
Tomas Pena - i wonder if an invite was extended to him ?

You assuming that they know about him.

Well it is a logical assumption Tallman. His brother played for us you know...

Logic and TTFA?  :banginghead:
I figure dem out.. we’ll wait to see if Canada carry these guys and girls, and then we will check them. If the Country of their birth don’t consider them, of course the can’t be good for we. Ent ?  ::)

Honestly, We may have give TTFA a bligh here for just going along with this invitation to invite 40 "unknowns". Just the fact that they sign up or went along with this group to screen TT foreign borns was a surprise to me. I don't  known if it can/will be replicated in Canada and other regions in North American and England/Europe. I only knew one player before hand in the list of players invitees. The 4 who got selected were new to me. I did not even know Wayne Fredericks son was into soccer. Lets see what happens next.

Why would you want it to be replicated in other regions? What level of player do you think will typically respond to such invitations? A combine was not needed to select the players who were eventually chosen.

Well Tallman, what if there was no combine and we heard that they chose these 4 guys, you would be fine with that ?  What would be you criteria for picking foreign born players like the 4 they just picked? Word of mouth ? Come home and tryout ? Look at their HS or academy videos ? I am a bit confused.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 26, 2022, 07:59:37 PM
Well Tallman, what if there was no combine and we heard that they chose these 4 guys, you would be fine with that ?  What would be you criteria for picking foreign born players like the 4 they just picked? Word of mouth ? Come home and tryout ? Look at their HS or academy videos ? I am a bit confused.

How does the rest of the world do it? Proper scouting. Observing games in person if feasible, looking at games online, video footage, looking at the player's profile, performances, accomplishments, talking to coaches and so on. We're talking about our national team, which is supposed to comprise of the best players we have available to us in the various age groups.

What was the structure of the combine? Each day there was an hour of training followed by games. I don't know how many games were played or the format of the games, but the total time allotted was two hours. So it's not like they're being evaluated over a period of time.

If you look at the roster you would see that the vast majority of attendees were not attached to any notable clubs or playing in any notable leagues. And when I say not notable, I don't mean unknown but I'm basically referring to the level. The better players or those playing at a decent to high level would most likely not attend such an event. If there was mutual interest in players like Dante Sealy or Kobi Henry, do you think they would come to a combine? Would it even be necessary?

The criteria for picking the four players should be based on who they're playing with, the level they're playing at, their performances and accomplishments with their club/school, and of course the needs of our coach/team. And yes there are other intangibles. When all is said and done, this would just be for a training camp.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 27, 2022, 06:36:41 AM
Well Tallman, what if there was no combine and we heard that they chose these 4 guys, you would be fine with that ?  What would be you criteria for picking foreign born players like the 4 they just picked? Word of mouth ? Come home and tryout ? Look at their HS or academy videos ? I am a bit confused.

How does the rest of the world do it? Proper scouting. Observing games in person if feasible, looking at games online, video footage, looking at the player's profile, performances, accomplishments, talking to coaches and so on. We're talking about our national team, which is supposed to comprise of the best players we have available to us in the various age groups.

What was the structure of the combine? Each day there was an hour of training followed by games. I don't know how many games were played or the format of the games, but the total time allotted was two hours. So it's not like they're being evaluated over a period of time.

If you look at the roster you would see that the vast majority of attendees were not attached to any notable clubs or playing in any notable leagues. And when I say not notable, I don't mean unknown but I'm basically referring to the level. The better players or those playing at a decent to high level would most likely not attend such an event. If there was mutual interest in players like Dante Sealy or Kobi Henry, do you think they would come to a combine? Would it even be necessary?

The criteria for picking the four players should be based on who they're playing with, the level they're playing at, their performances and accomplishments with their club/school, and of course the needs of our coach/team. And yes there are other intangibles. When all is said and done, this would just be for a training camp.

Tallman, your criteria list is on point. But you talking  about TTFA. They can't even scout Tobago properly for players. So how did they come up with that list of 40 players ? They probably did exactly what  you are saying. Remember some of these guys are 17 yr old. Still living in their parents. Very few of our foreign are playing big clubs. Quite a few are playing for regional academies. Some maybe associated with an MLS or USL club.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 28, 2022, 04:06:54 PM
Deeks Powder had a good system in place. He identified 50 playerS from the 2004/05/06 age groups  from scouting top tier academies in the USA.

https://www.youtube.com/v/Jn010pHI98E
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on April 30, 2022, 12:36:20 PM
Players from Arsenal, Schalke, Monchengladbach try out for T&T.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


T&T’s under-20 and senior teams are set to be strengthened by players from English Premiership teams Arsenal and Norwich City, FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Monchengladbach of the German Bundesliga and Real Oviedo of the Spanish Second Division among many other teams, national coach Angus Eve explained during a TTFA press release on Thursday.

The former national midfielder who is in charge of both the country’s senior and under-20 team that is preparing for the CONCACAF Under-20 Championships from June 19 to July 3 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras as well as the country’s senior men’s participation in the CONCACAF Nations League in June.

Eve said he did not want to name the players that the technical staff have discovered from a combined scouting expedition in the United States on the Easter weekend.

He said it is hoped that they will help push the locally-based players ahead of the two tournaments as there will be no available FIFA window to boost their preparation.

Providing the players with an update on Thursday, Eve said: “We have about seven players who are eligible to play because of their parentage, they’re working on their passports, they are quality players coming out of teams like Schalke, Monchengladbach, Oviedo in Germany, Arsenal and one at Norwich City in the EPL. Camaraderie and building cohesion in the group is important because, as I just said, we’re bringing players from all different parts of the world and we need to bring them into a camp environment to let the group gel. Let them come and familiarise themselves with each other. Some of the guys would have never been to Trinidad and Tobago before, so this is the time for them to eat doubles and get to know the country they want to represent.”

He continued, “It’s all about team building and getting the right group of players so that they can compete with each other whether it be local or foreign so that when we pick the final team we have the best team representing T&T.”

Four players were shortlisted to join the T&T squad on Tuesday ahead of the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Honduras. They include Noah Roka, a wing-back/central defender of Austrian club FC Stadieu; Wayne Fredericks, a forward of Bethesda FC and St Alban’s High School; Tyrell Moore, a forward of Atlanta United and Curtis De Leon, a central midfielder who has already represented T&T at the U-17 level under former coach Stern John.

Carrington noted that there were more players for the U-17 category that showed promise in Fort Lauderdale and they will continue to be monitored.

T&T prepares for Group F action alongside Mexico, Haiti and Suriname. The top three teams in the group advance to the round of 16, where they will be joined by the four teams advancing from the 2021 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying.

Unlike the previous editions, the competition will determine not only the four CONCACAF representatives at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia but also the two CONCACAF representatives at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Assistant coach Reynold Carrington has described the recent Player Combines that were staged in Washington DC and Fort Lauderdale, USA as “beneficial” towards the Under-20 Men’s Team programme ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Men’s Championship.

“This was definitely a beneficial exercise. The main purpose of this exercise was for us the coaches to get a clearer idea of the level of players based in the United States and Canada. We constantly hear or read about the guys out there but unless they are playing in the top-level leagues, it is sometimes difficult to keep tabs on them. Now with the help of the talent identification teams and the groups in places such as DC and Florida we have a better chance to scout and have a better look at the players,” Carrington explained.

A total of 78 players, either eligible to represent T&T through parentage or place of birth, were seen in DC (48 players) and Fort Lauderdale (30). Carrington, a former national senior team captain was accompanied by U-20 Team manager Major Basil Thompson.

The senior Soca Warriors got some much-needed practice during the Courts Caribbean Football Classic that comprised Barbados, Guyana and T&T at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. The Soca Warriors won by defeating Barbados 9-0 and a 1-1 draw with Guyana to win the Cup on March 30.

Eve pointed out that following that series the players were sent back to their respective clubs but they will be resuming preparation on Tuesday.

With no opportunity for international preparation, the coach said he will do what all other teams would do: “We do not have another international window before the tournament so what we have to do is continue to scout like any other country. You scout the players and then you call in a squad that will go to the tournament. We will assemble like five days before the first match, then work with that group of players before going into the first game against Nicaragua. The good thing about that is that we can bring in players, it’s not like a tournament, so we can pick a 23 for one game and pick a different group for another game because the games are really tight in between.”

Apart from Nicaragua and St Vincent and the Grenadines, T&T has been drawn in Group C of Nations League B alongside the Bahamas which drew goalless with T&T which was coached by Terry Fenwick for the World Cup Qualifiers last year.

The team that emerges from the group campaign will earn automatic qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2023.

Players invited U-20 Men’s Training Camp

Jaron Pascal, Josiah Cooper (Naparima College), Tristan Edwards, Christian Bailey, Jose Attong (Fatima College), Isaiah Edwards (Aroma North Comprehensive), Lendell Sween (San Juan North), Jaheil Faustin (Trinity East), Kareem Warner (Signal Hill Comprehensive), Marvin Waldrop, Kylon Braithwaite, Quincy Winchester, Daniel Richards, (Club Sando), Joshua Lewis, J’Lon Matthews (San Juan Jabloteh), Nigel Carraby, Jerrel Sandiford, Tyrik Lee (W Connection), Shervohnez Hamilton (Petit Valley Utd), Luke Phillip (Deportivo Point Fortin), Real Gill , Kaihim Thomas, Emmanuel Thomas ((La Horquetta Rangers), Josiah Wilson – currently training with Cercle Brugge K.S.V (Belgium), Dantaye Gilbert – currently training with FC Malaga City (Spain), Nathaniel James (Unattached),Rushon Sandy – Patuxent Football Athletics (USA), Isaiah Thompson – Unattached (UK), Molik Khan – Minnesota Utd (USA), Caleb Borneo (Columbus Crew, USA), Tarik Trotman – Hartford Community College, USA), Roald Mitchell – Wake Forest University/NY Redbulls, USA), Jeremy Lashley – FC Edmonton,Canada), Jason Christian Gajadhar – Vaughn Soccer Club, Canada), Diego Nanton – International Centre for European Football, France), Alessandro Sipaque ( Plainfield High School,USA).

Title: TRIALS ENGLISH TEAMS, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STRIKER, JABARI CHRISTMAS,
Post by: Trini _2026 on June 22, 2022, 07:29:19 PM
https://www.tonys-soccer-school.net/football-trial-players-league-table-division-18/11595-trials-english-teams-trinidad-and-tobago-striker-jabari-christmas.html

Jabari Christmas
Age :
Your County : Kent
Your Nationality : Trinidad and Tobago
Best Position : Striker
Current Club : Bromley FC Juniors U9 Ravens
Previous Clubs : No previous clubs
Which Club you want a trials for : Chelsea FC Trial and Academy, Crystal Palace FC Academy, Fulham FC Academy, Charlton Athletic Football,QPR, Arsenal
Country you live : United Kingdom
Tell us about your football history (Min 100 words) : 2010&2013- I started playing at Bromley Football Club -After School, Half Term and Summer Holiday Camps. In 2011&2012- Charlton Athletic Football Club-Half Term and Summer Holiday Camp. In 2012/2013-Signed with Bromley FC Juniors U8 Ravens,7-a-side league. From Nov 2013-Feb 2014- Weekly futsal training with futsal qualified coach
Write about your Playing Ability (Min 50 words) : 2012/2013-Club joined the season late, only played friendlies against other teams. I received Parents Player of the Year and Special Player Trophies at the club presentation day last season. In 2012 Langley Club Football Tournament-Received Silver Medal after team placed second. I attended Bromley Football Club Holiday Camp(August 2013) where I received Coach's Player of the Week.
Why should an Academy Director give you a trial (Min 50 words) : Tandridge Youth Football League 2013: Scored 1 goal against West Wickham Tigers(Team Won 3-1), 4 goals, 4 assists, against ZRF Juniors FC(Team won 9-0), 1 goal against LSportsC Wasps, 2 assists(team won 4-1) Cup U9 Autumn Shield Trophy Event Final-Second Place against Selsdon Junior Tigers(0-1) Scored 4 goals against West Wickham Lions(Team Won 5-2), Scored 2 goals against Eversley Rangers, 2 assists(Team Won 9-1) In addition to my stats above I am a good player, determined, hard working, follow instructions, have good listening skills and I am always willing to learn. I am both footed and I play several positions(Striker, Defender, Winger).


 
Title: Re: TRIALS ENGLISH TEAMS, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STRIKER, JABARI CHRISTMAS,
Post by: Trini _2026 on June 22, 2022, 07:32:12 PM
https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/under-18s-news/qpr-under-18s-sign-kieran-petrie-and-jabari-christmas/

QPR Under-18s have completed the signings of duo Kieran Petrie and Jabari Christmas.

Having begun his career with Premier League side Arsenal, Petrie worked with Gunners stars Freddie Ljungberg and Thierry Henry before switching to Swansea City last summer.

During his time with Arsenal, the 17-year-old featured in one of BBC Sport’s Wonderkids series, which you can watch HERE to find out more information about our latest academy recruit.

Jabari Christmas, also 17, joins the R’s from the Kinetic Foundation following a successful trial with the academy.

Welcome, Kieran and Jabari!
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on July 04, 2022, 05:56:10 PM
http://www.football-talents.co.uk/Jacob_Mitchell_Bedeau-3_7-328155-2.html

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/player/jacob-bedeau

Biography
Centre back Bedeau joined the Clarets on a two-year deal in the summer of 2021 and linked up with Michael Jackson’s U23 side having come into the club with pedigree.

Starting out at Leyton Orient, Bedeau played at first-team level for Bury FC before making the switch to Aston Villa. Sc**thorpe United then acquired the centre back before he made the move to the Clarets.

His performances for the U23s at Turf Moor have since seen Bedeau earn a loan move to local League One outfit Morecambe, who he debuted for in an FA Cup tie away at Premier League side Tottenham
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on August 28, 2022, 06:10:08 PM
https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/under-18s-news/qpr-under-18s-sign-kieran-petrie-and-jabari-christmas/

QPR Under-18s have completed the signings of duo Kieran Petrie and Jabari Christmas.

Having begun his career with Premier League side Arsenal, Petrie worked with Gunners stars Freddie Ljungberg and Thierry Henry before switching to Swansea City last summer.

During his time with Arsenal, the 17-year-old featured in one of BBC Sport’s Wonderkids series, which you can watch HERE to find out more information about our latest academy recruit.

Jabari Christmas, also 17, joins the R’s from the Kinetic Foundation following a successful trial with the academy.

Welcome, Kieran and Jabari!



https://www.qpr.co.uk/squads/under-18s/jabari-christmas/
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on September 25, 2022, 05:52:36 AM
https://www.thefootballwonderkids.com/exclusives/youth-football-expert-reveals-all-on-super-qpr-signing-jabari-christmas/
Youth football expert reveals all on 'super' QPR signing Jabari Christmas
We’re delighted to welcome the founder of Kinetic Academy Harry Hudson as our exclusive columnist. Each week the youth football expert will be giving his views on the biggest talking points on wonderkids across the UK…

Queens Park Rangers recently announced the signing of Jabari Christmas and youth football expert Harry Hudson knows him well.

The 17-year-old was a part of Hudson’s Kinetic Academy, which provides young people with the platform to chase their footballing dreams, prior to joining the R’s this summer.

Christmas also had an extended trial at Rangers in Scotland last summer but the Light Blues opted not to offer him a professional contract despite having two previous Kinetic alumnae in their ranks (Joe Aribo and Kevin Ciobotaru).

The teenager will begin working with the Under-18s side at first and Hudson loves what he sees on the pitch as he gave us the lowdown.

“Jabari is a super technical player,” Hudson told The Football Wonderkids. “He was very, very close to signing at Rangers last summer.

“He was there for probably eight to 10 weeks and they decided not to take him but since then he’s taken a big step and improved.

“He’s really comfortable on the ball and he’s got quite a continental style in that he’s tall and rangy but really composed.

“He’s got a great range of pass, loves a nutmeg and a bit of a set-piece specialist too.”

Christmas became the 57th graduate of the Kinetic programme which has now seen 59 players go on to earn a professional contract.

He was announced by QPR alongside former Arsenal youngster Keiran Petrie as the academy gained strength in depth at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

In other Kinetic Academy news, Aribo is perhaps the biggest name to emerge from Hudson’s foundation and he cannot be prouder of the Nigerian.



Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on December 04, 2022, 07:30:08 PM
Ty Barnett wolverhampton wanderers




Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: KevansE99 on January 10, 2023, 08:26:12 AM
Rico Lewis getting games for Man City is just the start. I think 2023 man city will play 3-5 more kids from their academy. Oscar Bobb is prime for promotion and the left back Tomas Galvez could be needed in fixture crunch. James Mcatee and Morgan Rogers are already epl (https://www.sportsbetting3.com/odds/epl-odds) standard. Just to name a few.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 11, 2023, 04:16:32 AM
Rico Lewis getting games for Man City is just the start. I think 2023 man city will play 3-5 more kids from their academy. Oscar Bobb is prime for promotion and the left back Tomas Galvez could be needed in fixture crunch. James Mcatee and Morgan Rogers are already epl standard. Just to name a few.

Are these players eligible for trinidad?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 12, 2023, 12:06:05 PM
Eve: Trinidad and Tobago law shrinking football talent pool
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)


English League One defender Ryan Inniss of Charlton Athletic FC is one of several European-based players who have impressed Trinidad and Tobago men's football coach Angus Eve but who do not meet the legal requirements to earn a national call-up.

This is because Chapter two, section 17 (ii) of the T&T Constitution states that “A person shall not become a citizen of T&T, if at the time of his birth – (a) neither of his parents is a citizen of T&T.”

This law, Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve said, is detrimental and hampering the expansion of T&T football, and its player pool, while smaller nations capitalise on available players and move forward.

He said the majority of other Caribbean territories can invite players whose grandparents have local lineage, to represent their nation on the international stage.

T&T, however, is limited to calling on players whose parent/s have T&T lineage.

In international football and other sports, it is common for players who would find it difficult to break into the national team of their birth country to seek other options through naturalisation or eligibility via ancestral lineage.

Eve, a former senior team captain, addressed the issue at Wednesday’s senior team training session at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, set to feature 48 nations instead of 32, Eve believes T&T’s chance of making its second World Cup appearance has increased.

He said the chances could be even more favourable if the law is changed to help widen the talent pool.

Eve said, “Jamaica has about 15 new players; Curacao are bringing in a lot of players from Holland; French Guiana doing the same; and Grenada are doing the same.

“We are the only country, because of our laws we cannot bring people in whose grandparents are Trinidadian.

“Yesterday we watched Ryan Inniss play, and he has always been on the radar for T&T. But his grandfather is the Trinidadian and Ryan’s father was born in England.”

Eve drew reference to Poland right-back Matty Cash, who was born in England but represented Poland at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

“Teams like Poland with Matty Cash, whose grandparents were Polish. His mom and him (Cash) were born in England, but he was allowed to play based on his lineage. We don’t have that here. Same thing for Jamaica, they can do that and all these other nations,” Eve added.

Currently, Eve is preparing a group of over 30 locally-based footballers for the Concacaf Nations League which kicks off in March. T&T play their opening match on March 24, away to Bahamas – the team which kicked TT out of its 2022 World Cup qualification.

They play their second match against Nicaragua at home, at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Tobago.

On his team’s chances at the Nations League, Eve replied, “Well, we’re at the bottom right now. We lost to Caribbean countries in World Cup qualifying, you cannot get much lower than that.

“This is a rebuilding stage, a very young group of players with a couple seniors sprinkled in there. We’re building to the 2026 World Cup.”
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 20, 2023, 07:21:06 AM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: kounty on January 20, 2023, 08:42:57 AM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.

I hope Eve really not as dense as this article make him out to be, lumping together all "foreign born" - whether born to citizen parents or citizen grandparents.
The solution to Ryan Innis or similar situation (as far as the article make the situation out to be) is to get his parent to apply for citizenship (via their parent -- the citizen grandparent), and then apply for yours.  I would be for a policy of fast-tracking this process in a bundle for any "good enough" potential athlete.
For the case of dead or estranged non-citizen-but-citizen-eligible parents, that might be a hard luck scenario [and the link to T&T mightn't be strong enough to warrant anyway--they just in it for themselves at that point]. Dead grandparents might be more understandable, and with enough activity from citizen-eligible parents, I think should fast-track as well.
The elephant in the room is creating any tiny hole for something we can all agree is good, being used for bobool down the line.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 21, 2023, 08:03:30 AM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK
, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.


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Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Fyzoman on January 21, 2023, 08:29:01 AM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK
, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.


 ::) ::) ::)
Yeah bredda, the "plus I am of the firm view that we have really talented people here..." gave me a good chuckle.
Not to cast aspersions, but talk about a CLUELESS comment, smfh.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 23, 2023, 05:30:12 AM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK
, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.


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Yeah bredda, the "plus I am of the firm view that we have really talented people here..." gave me a good chuckle.
Not to cast aspersions, but talk about CLUELESS comment, smfh.

Most if not  all other islands  someone  can get citizenship through grandparents .  Is a fact we are missing out on players eve eh lying this article  intention was to imply eve is saying them locals eh good enough . Look at what Suriname did just let them get their house in order.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Sam on January 23, 2023, 08:18:44 AM
Why Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews doh hall she mudda cunny...

The foreign born players are developing our locals on a stand still, we don't even have a pro league and a SSFL last one month.

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Controversial on February 01, 2023, 06:01:39 PM
No constitutional change needed for football
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The idea of making amendments or changes to the T&T Constitution on its immigration laws, in the interest of strengthening the country’s chances of competing in world football, was quickly shot down by former Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews on Tuesday.

Gandhi-Andrews responded to concerns by national football coach Angus Eve at a recent training session, that the country’s immigration laws are archaic and have been a stumbling block in their attempts to recruit players who live in other countries but have T&T parentage.

English-born Ryan Inniss, a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic, has been on the radar of national coaches Terry Fenwick and Eve as one of many players who potentially can represent the Soca Warriors. Both have been prevented from securing his services because the citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality.

On Tuesday she said, “Our citizenship laws only allow for one generation to have dual nationality. The only country that I am familiar with for the grandparents to pass down nationality is the UK
, but our constitution only allows for citizenship to be passed down one generation. So for example, a citizen of T&T has a child abroad, that child will be a dual citizen and he can’t pass citizenship down to his child.”

Gandhi-Andrews assured that Eve can explore the “Citizens Act” route where he can find a solution to his concerns, but she scoffed at the idea of constitutional change, saying: “I don’t think that warrants us changing the constitution for a handful of people really, and that’s my personal opinion because it is really just a handful of people. Plus I am firm in the view that we have really talented people here who can be tapped into, who were born right here in T&T. And while they may not have had the experience of being trained in a foreign country or not, I do believe we have the talent here.”

“Most countries have shied away from citizenship going down generations but we do have provisions under the citizenship act. In Section 5 of the citizenship act, you will see who can be registered as a citizen of T&T, in terms of a minor child, where the child has to take the oath of allegiance before they become an adult between 18-19. The only way an adult can be a citizen of T&T is if they were born to a citizen of T&T,” Gandhi-Andrews explained.

However, Eve, who admitted he did not want to engage in a war of words with anyone, highlighted authentic statistics which showed that more than half of the Moroccan team was born in another country; 38 per cent of players on Tunisia’s team were born in France; and Uruguay, Iran, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands have four percent of foreign-based players.

The statistics were also followed by a note by Eve that said: “This is what those with power to change the Constitution don’t understand.”

Eve and the Soca Warriors are preparing for two more matches to secure the win in Group C of the CONCACAF Nations League which will see them being elevated to Group ‘A’ and ensure qualification to the CONCACAF Gold Cup next year.

The Soca Warriors will first take on the Bahamas on March 24 away before returning home to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to face Nicaragua in their final match on March 27.


 ::) ::) ::)
Yeah bredda, the "plus I am of the firm view that we have really talented people here..." gave me a good chuckle.
Not to cast aspersions, but talk about CLUELESS comment, smfh.

Most if not  all other islands  someone  can get citizenship through grandparents .  Is a fact we are missing out on players eve eh lying this article  intention was to imply eve is saying them locals eh good enough . Look at what Suriname did just let them get their house in order.

We have a high number of low IQ individuals running our nation, sadly...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 03, 2023, 04:12:40 PM
I just reading the Daily Mail about Taylor Booth, a young American playing for Utrecht who is attracting some attention. From Wiki:

Booth was born in Eden, Utah, to Kelli (née Carver) and Chad Booth, both collegiate soccer players. Through his father's Italian heritage, he was able to obtain an Italian passport, allowing him to move to Germany at 17. Booth was born with torticollis, which required physical therapy as an infant. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

So what I take from this is that one of his dad's parents is Italian. Meaning that Taylor booth got his Euro passport thru that grandparent.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 03, 2023, 08:35:47 PM
I just reading the Daily Mail about Taylor Booth, a young American playing for Utrecht who is attracting some attention. From Wiki:

Booth was born in Eden, Utah, to Kelli (née Carver) and Chad Booth, both collegiate soccer players. Through his father's Italian heritage, he was able to obtain an Italian passport, allowing him to move to Germany at 17. Booth was born with torticollis, which required physical therapy as an infant. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

So what I take from this is that one of his dad's parents is Italian. Meaning that Taylor booth got his Euro passport thru that grandparent.

Deeks, gaining citizenship via grandparents is normal in Europe. Britain, Portugal, and Italy are just a few examples. In Germany you can even qualify via great-grandparents.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 03, 2023, 09:37:00 PM
I just reading the Daily Mail about Taylor Booth, a young American playing for Utrecht who is attracting some attention. From Wiki:

Booth was born in Eden, Utah, to Kelli (née Carver) and Chad Booth, both collegiate soccer players. Through his father's Italian heritage, he was able to obtain an Italian passport, allowing him to move to Germany at 17. Booth was born with torticollis, which required physical therapy as an infant. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

So what I take from this is that one of his dad's parents is Italian. Meaning that Taylor booth got his Euro passport thru that grandparent.

Deeks, gaining citizenship via grandparents is normal in Europe. Britain, Portugal, and Italy are just a few examples. In Germany you can even qualify via great-grandparents.

I am responding to the TT immigration official who claims that only the UK uses grandparents rule. But as You just pointed that this has been normal in Europe for ages.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 30, 2023, 06:08:34 AM

Vancouver FC sign Canadian left-back Kahlil John-Wentworth
2023-01-12
NEWS  VFC

Langley, BC – (January 12, 2023) – Vancouver FC today announces Kahlil John-Wentworth as the fourth player to sign with the club ahead of its inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League.

John-Wentworth, 21, most recently represented Simcoe County Rovers in League1 Ontario’s Men’s Premier Division, where he logged 1140 minutes over the course of the 2022 regular season and competed in the first two playoff matches in club history. John-Wentworth scored one goal for Rovers in 2022 and was named to the League1 Ontario Team of the Week in Week 14.

He possesses the versatility to play all over the field, including as a left-back, at wingback or in midfield.

“I am very excited to begin my professional career with Vancouver FC,” said John-Wentworth. “I look forward to learning from Afshin and the players around me as I get a feel for this next level of soccer, and to participate in the special experience that is playing for a club in its first season.”

Prior to his time with Simcoe County, John-Wentworth represented Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario in 2021. He played collegiate soccer with Durham College in Oshawa, Ont. in 2019-2020, one of the most successful seasons in program history that culminated in the program’s first Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championship banner.

John-Wentworth later transferred to Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where he represented the Aggies in National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 play in his sophomore season in 2021. He was named first team all-region that May, after scoring six goals and adding five assists.

“Kahlil is an up-and-coming talent, who possesses great pace and a skilled left foot to go with his ability to create action on the field,” said Afshin Ghotbi, Head Coach, Vancouver FC. “I am looking forward to seeing him develop at this level and believe he has the skills necessary for a bright future in the league and for his country.”

John-Wentworth joins goalkeeper Callum Irving, midfielder Elliot Simmons and striker Mamadou Kane on Vancouver’s ever-expanding roster, becoming the first player to sign with the club in 2023.

“Kahlil is another exciting young addition to our roster, with huge potential as an emerging player,” said Rob Friend, CEO, Vancouver FC. “We are just getting started when it comes to expanding our roster this year and are looking forward to sharing in the excitement of each and every announcement with our fans as we eagerly prepare for our first season in the league.”
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on May 03, 2023, 02:36:28 AM
Jacob Greene DC United - Scored  yesterday

https://www.instagram.com/jboogie_03/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFHhPvU_yM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x0hGGWeDdE


Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Fyzoman on May 03, 2023, 11:13:36 AM
I imagine there's a Trini parent in there somewhere.
It's a good sign that he was nowhere around last year's USA U-20 when they won the CONCACAF championship, that gives us some hope :)
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on June 12, 2023, 11:37:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/P8pdvoTVTQg

Ajanni and Jacob greene got starts on saturday
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on August 19, 2023, 03:12:29 PM
https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/under-21/20230815-barnett-pens-wolves-extension/
Barnett pens Wolves extension


Ty Barnett has penned a new contract with Wolves to secure his future at the club until at least the summer of 2026.

The attacking midfielder, who has risen through the academy ranks after joining at the age of 13, became a regular feature for James Collins’ under-21s in the second half of last season.

Barnett signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2022 and, in 2022/23, netted three times in Old Gold, before adding two more to his tally as an under-19 group lifted the Premier League’s Next Generation Cup in a post-season tournament in Mumbai.

The 18-year-old has continued his development throughout the summer, spending his pre-season on both Portugal training camps with the first-team in a valuable learning experience.

Academy manager for football, Jon Hunter-Barrett, said: “We’re all delighted to agree on new terms for Ty. He has the ability to create and score and is very good in one v one situations.

“He’s featured quite a lot for James Collins’ side this year and will continue to do so, alongside making sure we consider the next phase of his development and give him the exposure he deserves to have.”

Hunter-Barrett feels the time Barnett has spent training with the first-team will provide him with a number of benefits as he continues his development with the under-21s.

“He got that experience of playing with men and understanding how to be more durable in the game while, at the same time, doing the things he enjoys doing on the ball. He’s beginning to understand the other side of the game which will definitely help him in his career.

“Ty’s versatile and can play either in higher areas or in deeper areas if required. He’s an integral part of the team in helping us progress and get the ball forward to create and score.”
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: banton on November 24, 2023, 02:06:54 PM
Need some reinforcements for march
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Thomo on January 08, 2024, 10:20:25 AM
Ty Barnett, the 18 year old attacking midfielder at Wolverhampton was promoted to the senior team and was on the bench for the last 2 games versus Chelsea and Brentford.
Here are some highlights:
https://youtu.be/iTMj4bC3sDc?si=pTpBp-edPTwVmJz5
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: soccerman on January 09, 2024, 01:21:50 PM
I like how he drives the ball forward and he looks lively.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Flex on January 09, 2024, 04:59:35 PM
Ronnie Mauge son Jaime is at Ipswich Town Academy

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Controversial on January 09, 2024, 08:59:46 PM
Eve not calling any of them...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 10, 2024, 05:03:41 AM
CHATS SIGN JABARI CHRISTMAS
Chatham Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Jabari Christmas this afternoon.

The 18-year old attacking midfielder joins following a spell with EFL side QPR and has also recently featured for our Academy, having already worked with Coach Tim Moffatt since he was 8 years old.

He also had a short spell with Glasgow Rangers and recently had a trial with Premier League side Southampton FC.

Jabari is a highly-rated prospect and a player the club is extremely looking forward to working with.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 11, 2024, 06:21:37 PM
I see ROKA has a brother
https://www.transfermarkt.com/eaden-roka/profil/spieler/960443
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on January 17, 2024, 12:59:48 PM
https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2024/january/15/antwoine-commits/
ANTWOINE COMMITS FUTURE TO BLADES

Young striker Antwoine Hackford has committed his future to the Blades.

The talented teenager, Sheffield born-and-bred, his signed a new contract until the summer of 2026.

He, of course, made his Premier League debut as a 16-year-old, Chris Wilder introduced him as a substitute against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in January 2021.

Antwoine commented: "I am delighted to have signed, and I know now that I need to push on in these next two years to earn the next contract.

"Being born in Sheffield and being involved in the setup since I was nine, it is an honour to have been handed this opportunity and to be in a position to keep representing my boyhood club.



"Along with Andre (Brooks) and others, this again shows you the belief the club, myself and the staff have in the young players here.

"Like Brooksy and Oliver Arblaster, Antwoine is a Sheffield lad and I know through experience just how special that connection is between the local players and the supporters.






https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2024/january/15/antwoine-commits/





Title: Scouting our players
Post by: Marcus868 on February 02, 2024, 07:27:22 AM
With WC 2026 on the horizon when are we going to seriously start scouting players to get them to our team? :worried: :frustrated: :-[

Antwoine Hackford (Sheffield Utd u23)/ Dante Sealy (FC Dallas)/ Lakyle Samuel (Man City u21)/ Darius Lewis (Botafogo B)/ Steffan Yeates (Pacific FC)/ Jayden St Paul (Norwich City)/ Ty Barnett (WolverHampton)/ Tino Quamina (Arsenal)/ Kieran Ngwenya (Partick Thistle)/ DJ Buffonge (FC Emmen)/ Danny Imray (Crystal Palace u23)/ Samory Powder (Detroit Titans)/ Seth Powder (Real Monarchs)/ Marzuq Puckerin (North Carolina FC) / Rio Cardines (Crystal Palace u21)/ Tyrese Spincer (Toronto FC)/ Kai Phillip/ Jahiem Wickham (Syracuse Orange)/ Deron Payne (Volendam FC)/ Devyn Payne (ADO Den Haag u21)/ Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls)

We have an aging team and its time for more injecting of the younger players that are playing at a high level (in training academies). TTPFL is good, but that can't be our main pool if we want to make WC 2026!!

Our coaches/ team staff need to be doing more (or at least telling us more) about what's our plans to qualify. 2024 is a very significant year for us!
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: soccerman on February 02, 2024, 07:51:26 AM
Well said, it seems like we're not using our resources to scout players effectively. I mean we can't bring everybody but we can certainly identify the top 2-3 to target who can help/fit in to the team then go from there.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: andre samuel on February 02, 2024, 12:16:53 PM
Hey everyone,

In addition to Ryan Inniss, are there any players who are unable to represent this country due to our second generation parent rule?  Is there a list?
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 02, 2024, 01:03:59 PM
Marcus there is another player in the crystal palace academy that is eligible i think and dont forget roka's brother but he is part of the austria youth set up
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: Marcus868 on February 02, 2024, 01:58:36 PM
Marcus there is another player in the crystal palace academy that is eligible i think and dont forget roka's brother but he is part of the austria youth set up

Didnt know there was a 3rd player at Crystal Palace... they playing consistent high quality football. We definitely need to find them. Eaden Roka is Noah's Brother, He's 16.... but yeah he should be a part of u18 or u20 setup all now.
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: Marcus868 on February 02, 2024, 02:02:48 PM
Well said, it seems like we're not using our resources to scout players effectively. I mean we can't bring everybody but we can certainly identify the top 2-3 to target who can help/fit in to the team then go from there.

Yeah we should all be looking for players and posting them on social media and wherever we could to bring awareness to the national team(s)...  but then again giving the information is one thing, hopefully it helps and the powers at be seriously pursue them. If we have all these high quality players competing for spots... the football quality and culture has no choice but to improve.
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: Controversial on February 02, 2024, 11:19:52 PM
worthwhile thread

to bad angus plans to not select any of these players, but hopefully with the NC gone, the new admin will pressure him to select the best
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 03, 2024, 05:45:28 PM
Andover's Josh Chatee aims Trinidad and Tobago squad
By By Ken Gaunt (Andover Advertiser)


18th October 2023

AN ANDOVER man has moved 1,800 miles from his home to continue his football career in Sweden after failing to win a pro contract at Reading, writes Ken Gaunt.

For Josh Chatee, 26, the Scandinavian country has become almost a home away from home as his sixth season there is coming to a close.

The talented midfielder has two ambitions, one short term and one long term.

The first is saving his club Bodens BK, who play in the Swedish third tier,  League One North, dropping down a division.

The other is stepping up his bid to break into the Trinidad and Tobago national squad.

He is eligible through his grandfather and conversations have already taken place with senior officials.

Josh said: “ I am aiming towards next year and trying to make things happen. The most important part of that is to get a Trinidad passport.

“At the moment my club are in a relegation battle and it is also important for me that we do not lose our status.

“I want to be playing at a high level.  My contact is up next month when the season ends and I am sure we will have a conversation about that.

“But at the moment it is important we pick up some points in our last four games. That’s the goal.”

Josh admitted it was tough being told he wouldn’t get a contract after coming through Reading’s academy. But he soon shrugged off that disappointment.

“The football foundation helped me a lot,” he said. "So I went out to Sweden and I had three coaches in my three months there!

“But I decided to continue playing there and I enjoy the lifestyle in the country. Apart from a short spell with Portadown in Northern Ireland, it’s where I have developed as a pro.”

Josh intends to stay in Sweden until December and do some training before returning to a Hampshire winter.

He still retains a soft spot for Reading and knows some of the players and staff there, adding:  “The sports science team organised a fitness programme for me when I came home last season. It was a really nice touch.”
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 04, 2024, 10:33:29 AM
I came across this player already  i believe he has a younger brother also that plays football. Time to set standards Angus ...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: ffisback on February 04, 2024, 07:03:28 PM
I believe Bradley Wright Phillips and a player from Scotland I forgot his name both have grandparents from TT.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: ffisback on February 04, 2024, 07:07:26 PM
Andover's Josh Chatee aims Trinidad and Tobago squad
By By Ken Gaunt (Andover Advertiser)


18th October 2023

AN ANDOVER man has moved 1,800 miles from his home to continue his football career in Sweden after failing to win a pro contract at Reading, writes Ken Gaunt.

For Josh Chatee, 26, the Scandinavian country has become almost a home away from home as his sixth season there is coming to a close.

The talented midfielder has two ambitions, one short term and one long term.

The first is saving his club Bodens BK, who play in the Swedish third tier,  League One North, dropping down a division.

The other is stepping up his bid to break into the Trinidad and Tobago national squad.

He is eligible through his grandfather and conversations have already taken place with senior officials.

Josh said: “ I am aiming towards next year and trying to make things happen. The most important part of that is to get a Trinidad passport.

“At the moment my club are in a relegation battle and it is also important for me that we do not lose our status.

“I want to be playing at a high level.  My contact is up next month when the season ends and I am sure we will have a conversation about that.

“But at the moment it is important we pick up some points in our last four games. That’s the goal.”

Josh admitted it was tough being told he wouldn’t get a contract after coming through Reading’s academy. But he soon shrugged off that disappointment.

“The football foundation helped me a lot,” he said. "So I went out to Sweden and I had three coaches in my three months there!

“But I decided to continue playing there and I enjoy the lifestyle in the country. Apart from a short spell with Portadown in Northern Ireland, it’s where I have developed as a pro.”

Josh intends to stay in Sweden until December and do some training before returning to a Hampshire winter.

He still retains a soft spot for Reading and knows some of the players and staff there, adding:  “The sports science team organised a fitness programme for me when I came home last season. It was a really nice touch.”
TT law states he has to be under the age of 18 to get a TT passport from his grandparents.
Title: Re: Scouting our players
Post by: Marcus868 on February 06, 2024, 05:58:38 AM
worthwhile thread

to bad angus plans to not select any of these players, but hopefully with the NC gone, the new admin will pressure him to select the best

So...... our coach picked a local squad to train and found a german based player and a danish player that playing in the FIFTH TIER of football. That is what our scouting has brought so far,  :cursing:  :frustrated: but we planning to play canada and make copa  :bs:. Then to hear its a young squad and we in the rebuilding phase and the team needs time. Meanwhile, I have spoken to players playing in Holland 1st and 2nd division that want to play for us and they not getting a look in!!
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 06, 2024, 06:04:03 AM
Need some reinforcements for march

The current coach seems to only be interested in the local pool which if we be honest, has its benefits, players available to train etc, but the quality not on the same level as our international players (and this is not speaking ill of the players... it just is what it is). We are about a 6 weeks out from that game and we have a local squad together, going to play friendlies against Jamaica local based players (who not playing for the big games btw) and we may get some good results possibly, but that means what? we have to play canada ranked 48th in the world, guess who ranked 49th? Venezuala, you would think that common sense dictates that we get a friendly against them .... but coach has a plan  >:( :o :banginghead:
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on February 06, 2024, 01:40:38 PM
So we have 3 Payne brothers eligible and none even gets a look at. Can't even find information past 2022 for Marc Mikkelsen(Gangia) so where did Angus scout him?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Controversial on February 06, 2024, 11:07:02 PM
When i told you guys, this man is a set man, set for sabotage, I meant that, he will not select the best players..

The new admin needs to fire this man and start over to save our WC 2026 campaign
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 07, 2024, 07:08:17 AM
So we have 3 Payne brothers eligible and none even gets a look at. Can't even find information past 2022 for Marc Mikkelsen(Gangia) so where did Angus scout him?

You right, I actually spoke with Deron Payne (The middle brother) and he told me they willing to play for trinidad so IDK whats going on... I also spoke with DJ Buffonge (who has top quality football academy training - FULHAM/ MAN U) and he says he applied to play for us a while now and "it's not working out as yet". Yet we found these two very unknown guys... also he found a player that unattached - not currently playing football.... HOW??? Let's hope we start making better decisions as a team soon cause we wont make it anywhere at this rate.  :(
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 07, 2024, 07:10:43 AM
When i told you guys, this man is a set man, set for sabotage, I meant that, he will not select the best players..

The new admin needs to fire this man and start over to save our WC 2026 campaign

Coach poor tactically, poor at scouting players, poor at decision making... I mean he has a liking for the local national players (which is great and could help men get exposure and contracts) but at what expense?
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 07, 2024, 07:27:09 AM
When i told you guys, this man is a set man, set for sabotage, I meant that, he will not select the best players..

The new admin needs to fire this man and start over to save our WC 2026 campaign

Coach poor tactically, poor at scouting players, poor at decision making... I mean he has a liking for the local national players (which is great and could help men get exposure and contracts) but at what expense?

With social media, its easy to talk to the guys, I spoke with Judah Garcia, he said he is fit and playing for his club but just not getting picked. (But if his brother Levi only touches a field - Coach begging for him to play). Then when we mess up coach always saying its a young team and they not match fit  :frustrated: :frustrated:. EG. He did that and picked a local team that recently started preseason training and lost a game and used those excuses.... and the following day I looked at Ajani Fortune play in MLS Playoffs and Leland Archer the same week play in the USL final. (But we don't have match fit players)
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on February 07, 2024, 08:37:40 AM
If we only lose DJ Buffonge to Montserrat it would be so dumb, hes still only 25. And who is Jonathan Assue? Where has he come from? All it says is unattached, who was he attached to before. Another thing to look at is the timing of the camp. Why before Carnival? U20 coach says no Carnival for his players so why Angus keeping a 3 day camp before Carnival steups
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: kounty on February 07, 2024, 11:45:56 AM
for all intents and purposes, two fellaz went home for Carnival and talk to Eve saying they want to try out. Eve then say lemme see your videos, then come tru, the locals having a camp in a few days. You can't have no formal invite for players at clubs on non-Fifa dates. so we have to temper the "scouting" talk.  [disclaimer: this is my rumshop talk - no verifiable info involved].
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on February 07, 2024, 12:12:50 PM
@kounty lol but dem fellas playing non league football though. One probably playing in a park somewhere on evenings
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: kounty on February 07, 2024, 01:43:22 PM
Lemme love that ^^ comment, Chelsea. lol.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 07, 2024, 01:44:02 PM
chelsea4life Eve complian about locals being hard done etc . But look who he inviting? is a free for all with this man.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: chelsealife on February 07, 2024, 10:46:56 PM
@Trini Hard done by but he's not even picking the best local players available. Why he keep picking Ross Russell? Because is he pardna son? 10 defense Force players? Which National team can DF lineup beat? steups
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 08, 2024, 07:31:32 AM
Its confirmed most of the guys out there has trini grandparents

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3xi1Wu_rFk
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Controversial on February 08, 2024, 11:27:16 AM
allyuh men head hard or what, he's doing it on purpose...
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 08, 2024, 12:30:09 PM
Alright fellas. Let we not get ahead of ourselves. I agree the pool that Eve call for looks, might not be the strongest... The Danish youth playing in 5th tier?? I wonder how much better 5th tier Danish football is compared to the Pro League?

I read that there are about 2 or 3 EPL or championship players who are eligible.

In the end these guys will be there for sure:

Telfer
Smith D
Gomez
Raymond
Rampersad
Moore
Shaw
James
Auvray
Phillips
Garcia
David
Jones A
Garcia J
Fortune J?
Powder N?

I think this pool here gives us the best chances. Any addition to this team can't be below standard. This is where I questioning bringing in a 5th tier Danish club player. Can a Pro League team beat a 5th tier Danish club, my money on the Pro League team.

Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 08, 2024, 01:55:30 PM
Sheldon Bateau is playing regularly. He's probably the only one that is worth selecting from that Hart-Lawrence era.

Speaking about the Danish, I don't think Frenderup is on Eve list anymore.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 08, 2024, 03:11:42 PM
I read that there are about 2 or 3 EPL or championship players who are eligible

Gawd where you read that on here ? those epl /championship players have trini parents? according to angus those players who names  that  getting thrown out here   have grandparents. 
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 08, 2024, 04:23:27 PM
I meant might be eligible. It was on a post on here.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 22, 2024, 06:47:31 AM
Here are two more Potential youth players found by Trini_2026. Seems like these brothers are eligible for us and have quality academy training (out of the Spanish clubs Espanyol youth/ Sevilla Youth/ Barca Youth/ PSG Youth)

Kristian Kelley
https://twitter.com/kristiankelley7?lang=en

KEVIN KELLEY
https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/kevin-kelley/21236
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 22, 2024, 09:58:59 AM
@Marcus868 they should be in the u20 set up for sure. How did these two fly under the radar? How Haynes miss these two?

I honestly feel that there are more foreign born players who are eligible to play. But they haven't been discovered. If we make the Copa, that's when these players will appear out of nowhere
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 22, 2024, 01:57:36 PM
@Marcus868 they should be in the u20 set up for sure. How did these two fly under the radar? How Haynes miss these two?

I honestly feel that there are more foreign born players who are eligible to play. But they haven't been discovered. If we make the Copa, that's when these players will appear out of nowhere

The only thing I would say here is that he is a new coach and some of the acquisitions take time. who knows maybe they have been tracking them, maybe they haven't. maybe its passport issues, maybe its loyalty to school now rather than country, i mean Princeton is a big school so there maybe some hurdles there, we just speculating at this point. But for sure, once we get commitment from them, they should be a part of the U20 plans for sure. I have a feeling that as good as this U20 team looks now, the coach not settled and looking for players still, so finger crossed they are a part of the 2nd phase of these qualifiers.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Thomo on February 26, 2024, 03:50:14 PM
Danny Imray (RB or RWB) @ Crystal Palace U21 scored a double vs Ty Barnett's (AM) Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 tonight.. Both are supposedly eligible for us.

I spoke to Josh Chatee and he said he's  been "trying" to get a passport while now. All I can interpret that to mean is that he's more than likely a grandchild of a trini. Not sure if the above two have the same issue.

However in the Premier League, if a team wants to recruit a player who's not a regular for a national team in the top FIFA rankings, the club needs to go before the Home Office and or Premier League board and prove that the only reason that he can't get in his national team on a regular basis is because of the abundance of talent in that team and said player is on the fringes.

My point is can't the TTFA and the government have a similar understanding or working?
For instance, the TTFA goes to the government and shows how a player they've identified who isn't a direct descendant and is over 18 but who can be a long term tangible and intangible asset to the team and country.
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on February 26, 2024, 06:07:59 PM
Danny Imray (RB or RWB) @ Crystal Palace U21 scored a double vs Ty Barnett's (AM) Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 tonight.. Both are supposedly eligible for us.

I spoke to Josh Chatee and he said he's  been "trying" to get a passport while now. All I can interpret that to mean is that he's more than likely a grandchild of a trini. Not sure if the above two have the same issue.

However in the Premier League, if a team wants to recruit a player who's not a regular for a national team in the top FIFA rankings, the club needs to go before the Home Office and or Premier League board and prove that the only reason that he can't get in his national team on a regular basis is because of the abundance of talent in that team and said player is on the fringes.

My point is can't the TTFA and the government have a similar understanding or working?
For instance, the TTFA goes to the government and shows how a player they've identified who isn't a direct descendant and is over 18 but who can be a long term tangible and intangible asset to the team and country.


several players have expressed that there processing of documents have been held up..... I don't know who or why its being held up, but I really hope someone following up on it because we will continue to lose out on players, something wrong and we choosing not to fix it as a nation. its sad really, Danny Imray and Ty Barnett should be on our men's senior team for sure.... even if its on the bench till they learn our 'system' (if we have a system).....
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 26, 2024, 09:00:30 PM
Norwich City: Keeper Jayden St Paul announces retirement
By Paddy Davitt (Norwich City Editor)


Norwich City academy keeper Jayden St Paul has been forced to retire due to a serious knee injury.

The 20-year-old, who signed a contract extension with the Canaries at the start of this season, announced the decision on his social media account on Monday afternoon, after a series of operations on a knee issue going back two years.

Jon Rowe, Abu Kamara, Jonathan Tomkinson and Vicente Reyes were among the City first team squad to wish St Paul all the best, along with former loanee Isaac Hayden.

The keeper signed his first professional contract with the Canaries in 2021, after joining from Uxbridge FC following a trial.

He posted the following on Instagram: “As some of you may know over the past two years I have battled with a serious knee injury. I have gone through multiple surgeries, had different procedures and received multiple opinions from specialists.

"After careful consideration, I have made the decision to retire from professional football. Although this was an extremely tough decision, I am confident this is the right one. I gave everything into trying to return to play but it has gotten to the point where prioritising my physical and mental health is more important.

“I want to thank my family, friends and Norwich City for supporting through this tough time. Despite this being a major setback in my life, I can walk away with a smile knowing I gave everything into the game and look forward to whatever exciting opportunities come my way.

“It can’t rain forever, better days are coming.”

St Paul also revealed in the same post his personal journey from joining the Canaries, the injury setbacks and final decision to retire from the professional ranks, will be released later this week.

“I have collaborated with @blackarrow_fc and @grassrootsandbeyond to tell my story which hopefully other people in a similar position or anyone going through a major setback can relate to.

"I speak about my journey into a professional academy, the tough truths about the game, suffering and dealing with depression, and understanding that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. This will be released later this week.”
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Marcus868 on March 07, 2024, 06:58:38 AM
Jerrin Shequiel Jackie (Defender - Center back) 22Yrs..... Playing in Portugal :) (between 3rd and 4th Division)
Title: Re: Scouting for Talent Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on March 07, 2024, 02:15:12 PM
  What we need is quality now . 
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