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Football / Re: Fire Dennis Lawrence Thread.

« on: November 16, 2018, 06:01:18 AM »

Oh Dear-What can the matter be?
 Looking for a white Foreigner/ We need a good striker and more pace in the counter especially from the midfield.

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Football / Re: 2018 CONCACAF Men's U-20 Championship Thread

« on: November 07, 2018, 11:36:08 AM »

Did this really happen/ Or is it a personality conflict rearing it's ugly head. Now if this opportunity was denied , then  Mr Baptiste ought to be congratulated for speaking Truth to Power .

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Football / Re: 2018 Caribbean Women's World Cup Qualifiers

« on: October 13, 2018, 06:18:51 PM »

We seem to get near the river Jordan but cant cross to the promise land. I remember Jack warner saying that the Women's team offered the best promise to make a world cup. we were competitive despite the inherent problems , then we seemed to have lost the script. we had the talent but fitness seemed to have been the problem . What went wrong - Forumites.

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Football / Re: 2018 Caribbean Women's World Cup Qualifiers

« on: October 08, 2018, 07:19:05 AM »

I looked at the game yesterday and it was painful to watch, Boom Kick hoping to find the lone forward. No midfield player to bring the ball in transition. Good first half but looked like school girls in the second half. Was it fitness levels yet again. Most of these players have been together a long time . Basics were not there .

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Football / Congrats - Bishop Anstey High School - Girls Intercol Champion

« on: December 05, 2017, 07:30:56 PM »

Bishop Anstey High School with three National players in the team won the National Girls InterCol title with a 6-0 victory. I was chaplain and Manager of the school board for over twenty years so it gives me great pride to read of their success.. Way to go Girls.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Grenada Game (11-Nov-2017)

« on: November 13, 2017, 07:44:17 AM »

Looking at the highlights- Thanks to TallMan- we were wasteful in front of goal . Hence the result.
 I was awaiting the Coach's response but he seems to be silent.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Grenada Game (11-Nov-2017)

« on: November 11, 2017, 10:24:14 PM »

What was the attendance like- Some thing is drastically wrong if we cant beat Grenada with this team that we put on display. Still leaking goals- down 2- nil near the end of the game. Some one's job has to be on the line.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs USA Game (10-Oct-2017)

« on: October 10, 2017, 10:18:34 PM »

It is !2,16 and I still cant go to sleep- what a glorious  day for T& T we as a country need it
 let us Congratulate the staff and Players

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs USA Game (10-Oct-2017)

« on: October 10, 2017, 09:54:03 PM »

I remember Touches had to be lifted up to get in the stadium on that fatal night when all we needed was a draw. I was a Senator and I gave up my privilege seat in the stadium to a man with three sons who could not get in because of over sold tickets.  My  brother and I walked back to All Saints Rectory saddened by the politics that played out on that day. I was at a clergy meeting tonight when Revenge was sweet and how I glory in the fact  that as Beenhakeer  said on any given day , it is 11 vs 11.
 now let us believe and move on to the next level.
 I am a Malvern Fan and what I admire of that team in the past was blood , sweat and tears . that is what we need of the new generation of ballers.
 Folks don't know when you live in the States what this Victory means to us in the Diaspora

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Football / Re: Whey ‘D Nuts Man Gone?

« on: September 14, 2017, 05:30:51 AM »

Jumbo is also a very respectful human being. His talent for throwing nuts is only matched with his great heart and Love for Trinidad & Tobago. We need more of those salt of the Earth and Light of the world people. Be the best you can- Thank you Jumbo.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Honduras Game (1-Sept-2017)

« on: September 01, 2017, 02:07:06 PM »

3points today- Independence Gift to the Nation.

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Football / Re: Anton Corneal Thread

« on: August 10, 2017, 07:04:04 AM »

A gold Medal to the TTFA for the best Recycle Association in the World.
 Secondly - No money but putting folks in position that they are not clear about- Director of Football/ Technical Director. A clear prescription For Confusion.

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Football / Re: Nathan Lewis Thread.

« on: July 04, 2017, 10:34:47 AM »

Sam - It seems that Nathan's time has come. Let us hope that he grows and be patient. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Best of luck to the player and his club coach.

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Football / Re: Kenwyne Jones Thread

« on: June 22, 2017, 03:17:29 PM »

Let me refresh some memories- What we are saying about KJ , we said the same thing about Stern John.
 I would hate to be a striker playing for T&T. He gets blamed for everything. Now if the midfield is not providing for the lone striker, what is the poor man to do when he is isolated most of the time. KJ strength is his head and he needs to get some decent crosses in the box to be effective.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Costa Rica Game (13-Jun-2017)

« on: June 12, 2017, 08:29:52 AM »

Three points will give us a chance at 4th place playoff. The manager should tell the players Thursday is a holiday and there is a Boat Ride on Thursday and he has reserved seats as a bonus-   Now what better motivation than that .

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs USA Game (8-Jun-2017)

« on: June 09, 2017, 06:22:20 PM »

I guess the altitude had something to do with the pedestrian passing. I liked what I saw and with a little bit of luck we could have gotten something from this game. if Carlos  had taken on men on a one to one
 we could have looked a little dangerous on the Counter. I was a little disappointed on the slow counter attack that was so productive against Mexico, under Hart. Not comparing Coaches just an observation.
 From this W/C journey we seem to be able to compete with the big boys, We do need someone to put the ball in the back of the Net. Fourth place is possible.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Grenada Game (29-Apr-2017)

« on: April 06, 2017, 08:05:44 AM »

Look on the bright side, some of the local players getting a sweat against Grenada can boast that they played for Trinidad & Tobago and that they played International football.
 Secondly we have to find work for Dennis and his staff so what better incentive than a three days holiday in Grenada .

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Football / Re: You're down a goal....how come no Levi Garcia?

« on: March 29, 2017, 09:18:31 PM »

Gally Cummings was right when he said to me one day , The Reason That I don't go on these local sites is that Everyone in Trinidad & Tobago is a coach and they know what is best for the Team.

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Football / Re: PLAYING NICE ?? The TnT Myth

« on: March 25, 2017, 07:04:59 AM »

Well Big Magician , I may be in a position to challenge you about seeing more T&T matches. I go way back to the Grand stand , Savannah in the days of T&T vs Suriname. Be that as it may I understand what you are saying about Nice. Most of us are addicted to our way of thinking and Nice for you may not be Nice for me. I called Touches and ask him how we looking as a Team. I am looking for good chemistry , pressing the ball , stringing  passes together . Running into spaces and quick counter attack.
 That is Nice for me, although I would say an efficient performance can trump Nice.
 Most Fans look at the Strike Squad Era under Gally and called that NICE  football. Latapy is a NICE footballer . I guess when we can beat men and Dribble like Clauzel, or head a ball like Ronnie Gray and tackle like the TANK- Delabastide , or string up the goalkeeper like Chalky Hamel smith , that is Nice football. As the saying goes Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and so Is Nice football. Getting to Russia is all that matters and I don't care how Nice we play , winning is the name of the Game and War is never Nice.

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Football / Re: Pick the NEW TnT Captain

« on: March 15, 2017, 05:53:57 AM »

Once KJ is selected , he is the Captain. This is Trinidad & Tobago change hard to come by.
 I would go Jan Williams.

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Football / Re: Thread for T&T vs Barbados Game (10-Mar-2017)

« on: March 10, 2017, 11:52:09 AM »

I expect 2goals minimum without conceding. This game is to look at style of play and how well Dennis has the Defence playing. I hope they break the bad habit of ball watching and leaving men unmarked.
 I guess the Coach will have an interest in Cummings, Paul , De Silva and Hashim. Some one should tell the hopefuls that Opportunity comes knocking once , so that they can give it their all at this game.

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Football / Re: Thread for T&T vs Barbados Game (10-Mar-2017)

« on: March 07, 2017, 05:12:38 AM »

Let us look at the positive. We will see what style of football Lawrence will bring to the table and who on this B team will be on the bench when the foreign players arrive for the big dance in march. I have this hunch that we will see an Everton style of football a la Martinez.

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Football / Re: RIP Weary (Joann Charles)

« on: March 03, 2017, 07:38:08 AM »

To Know , to Love and then to part is a sad state of many a human heart. When Touches called me and said Weary  has gone to higher service at such a young age , I wondered what was her illness. Having read this site about her illness, all I can say is she has gone to a place where there is no more sorrow and no more pain. She was truly a large part of this Soca warriors family and she kept us all honest.
 I remember her post of third World as being derogatory. To be absent in the body is to be present with the lord. May she rest in Peace and rise in Glory.

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Football / Re: 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in South Korea

« on: February 11, 2017, 08:13:11 AM »

Let us hope Morgan was selected on ability and that he impressed the Coach rather than coming from a big name club. My concern is about Unity in the camp . We need everyone on the same page fighting for their spot. I know some will argue playing at a higher level and exposure and the likes- But is what happens in training and Commitment.

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Football / Re: Dennis Lawrence Thread

« on: January 23, 2017, 09:04:47 PM »

DJW mindset is- What you the Forumites think of me is none of my business.

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Football / Re: Dennis Lawrence might be T&T coach soon.

« on: January 21, 2017, 07:02:43 AM »

Watch it Sjahrain  with your comparisons. If the priest could play then who is DJW.
 Terribly out of Context . It is like comparing Apples and Oranges. DJW is in a league all by himself . He reminds me of Trump. Same personality type.

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Football / Re: Kelvin Jack ponders TTFA presidency.

« on: January 20, 2017, 06:31:12 AM »

Sorry Jack, Too little too late. He was just appointed to a FIFA committee , lots of travel and rubbing shoulders with Big wigs , like Mr Warner . Do you really believe that he would give up those perks,
 Thank you for trying and thank you for your passion about our Team . If the new coach could instill that passion , I am sure the results would be an improvement on what we have had lately.

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Football / Re: Charles-Fevrier hesitant about T&T job

« on: January 12, 2017, 12:40:11 PM »

I have the greatest of respect for Alvin Henderson. So I am at a loss to understand how he can remain on a team that has no testicular fortitude. I just cant fathom it. It cant be about the money, nor trips abroad . Somebody- Please. Whatever happened to Integrity with T&T. I guess anything goes and to add insult to injury , I see Jack Warner has become vocal once more and asking for the President's resignation. 2017 that Calypso is still relevant" Who is going to Guard the Guards"

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Football / Re: The Fire Tom Saintfiet Thread

« on: January 11, 2017, 12:07:45 PM »

Boat Cruise Jammers will be happy with Latas as a coach. He will join them on the boat lime and then they will run for 60 minutes and the Coach will say lack of Fitness was responsible for the late goals.
 Latas will bring his friend Dwight to help him out with , the necessary addition of liming after each session. In all fairness to  Saintfiet , he never stood a chance with this C team that others picked for him.

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Football / Re: T&T go down in opening Gold Cup playoff.

« on: January 06, 2017, 06:49:50 AM »

We are a classic case of what is known as the Dilbert Principle, the author of this principle had T&T  football in mind. Just look at what has been happening , we keep recycling the same ole- same - ole and then we bring back some tired legs in Glen and Edwards . Latapy may have been a better option. Unless we get the right driver to drive the bus and ask some folks to get off the bus , we will continue to be a one time wonder for a world cup place. :banginghead