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Football / Re: Colin Murray keeps cards close.
« on: November 01, 2012, 06:06:52 AM »
 Camps kept his cards pretty close as well. Anyone see a familiar pattern?

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Tim Kee and Lincoln Phillips is pardners, so you already know what kind off lackadacial work you will be getting.

That Jony and milk we drink yesterday Tim Kee was sweet, we must do that again.

Murray is no better, but Corneal is a football leach icon since we know football in T&T, so Murray will win, Corneals control football from long ago.



Well, at least we know now that Tim Kee is not a Jack mole. Thanks for clearing that up Horner.

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Football / Re: Senior team blanked
« on: October 03, 2012, 04:51:30 PM »
Shouldn't a PS know the difference between "their" and "there"?

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Football / Re: Brasilian Football
« on: October 02, 2012, 02:21:35 PM »
Excellent article. Too many cooks in the kitchen have ruined the broth. The same arguments can be applied to the game in general as it has become far too tactic-centric. I say put the coaches in the stand during the game and replace the Fair Play award with one that rewards artistry and guile.

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Football / Re: ‘Warriors’ not invited to 50 Legends dinner
« on: August 30, 2012, 04:34:37 PM »
Huh??? That makes no sense in relation to the question. I'll try again; how many players from the '79 netball team are available to attend? Taking into consideration a netball team is usually less in numbers......


Maybe because the netball team were joint World Champions.

SMH. :banginghead: I'm not debating the merits of those who were invited or acknowledged. Whether the netball team was world champion vs. the soca warriors being participants in a world championship tournament is not the question. The question is how many surviving netball team members are around to attend the gala? The reason for the question is if the number of netballers is considerably less than the 23 players who made up the 2006 WC team, it may be plausible that not inviting the Soca Warriors was a resource issue rather than an oversight.

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Football / Re: ‘Warriors’ not invited to 50 Legends dinner
« on: August 30, 2012, 01:38:37 PM »
They invite the 1979 netball team

Just curious, how many are on the '79 netball team? If its no more than 7, then it seems the invitations are partially based on numbers rather than poor planning.

If 23 on a football team and you using numbers, then 3 from 23 is a total skew of 7 from 7?

Also, read the article again, especially the last part about Harford apologising. Poor planning, frenism and toatl dotish people.

Huh??? That makes no sense in relation to the question. I'll try again; how many players from the '79 netball team are available to attend? Taking into consideration a netball team is usually less in numbers, it may not be a fair comparison to question why netball team was invited but not a football team. In the end, these events are and will always subjective in nature. We haven't had substantive issue about T&T football in a while so this is a welcome interruption of the doldrums.

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Football / Re: ‘Warriors’ not invited to 50 Legends dinner
« on: August 30, 2012, 01:05:22 PM »
They invite the 1979 netball team

Just curious, how many are on the '79 netball team? If its no more than 7, then it seems the invitations are partially based on numbers rather than poor planning.

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Football / Re: McComie suspended pending investigation.
« on: August 07, 2012, 12:28:25 PM »
He should get diciplined and the entire staff should learn from the event. Banning him from coaching is not necessary.

Things happen

you face punishment and learn from it.

Players and staff as awhole should be educated about dehaydration so they can learn the early signs especially in a hot climate like trinidad.

running laps whole day is an important part of football conditioning but players must be allowed to rehydrate frequently.

A national U20 players should be able to undergo 2 hrs of strenous exercise with frequent water breaks no problem.

This could happen in a regular session if the coach is not smart enough to allow water breaks.

the fact that is happen as punishment is irrelevant.

This should be a learning experience for both coaches and players...

What McComie did was flat out wrong, negligent, and borderline criminal as he showed a reckless disregard for the youth's welfare and health. There is simply no place for using running laps as conditioning much less a punitive tool. First of all, running at one pace around the perimeter does not improve conditioning and secondly it does nothing to replicate the quick burst-type of running that is a major part of football.

Like many other coaches and leaders in general in the country, McComie severly abused his power and took advantage of an impressionable youth; and we wonder why young people have little faith in institutions or authority.

If McComie wants to continue coaching, he should, at his own expense, be required to enroll in accredited courses and workshops on youth coaching and youth development. Otherwise, he should not be allowed anywhere near a touchline. I would also place considerable responsibility on the technical and medical staff as well. Unless the coach has a medical background, the training staff and doctors should have the final say on the physical strain a player can withstand. To do otherwise is to invite a horrible tragedy because far too many of our coaches are driven by ego and petty power trips.

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Football / Re: Giant TT flag a success.
« on: July 07, 2012, 10:54:48 AM »
$2m flag or $1m Hoops for Life prize money?
T&T Guardian.
Saturday, July 7, 2012


The past week has been very exciting indeed for sport, especially given the fact that politicians were speaking on a topic most of them know nothing about—Sport. I read with interest the comments of certain factions of the population who went to task in trying to dunk the Government’s Hoops for Life project. The running costs and prizes for the first year has been estimated at $12 million.

The first prize is a whopping $1 million for the successful community. I looked on in amazement as some bashed the idea and the amount of money being given out as prizes and I wonder if they were in agreement when $2 million was spent to erect a massive national flag at the Jean Pierre Complex. This Hoops for Life programme has many advantages and one of the primary ones is the fact that youngsters who get a stage to showcase their talent and to prove to everyone but most importantly themselves that they are special and worth something.

One of the major problems faced by the youths in depressed crime-ridden areas is that some tend to think that they are less than the “normal” person. They may feel society, and in some cases their parents, let them down badly and that somebody owes them something. This could be why many become aggressive and target the more privileged members of the society.

Now this programme is giving them a chance at making a positive change to their lifestyle. Those opposed to the idea of having this league run off are saying that the youths would use the funds from the league to buy guns and drugs. This league will directly benefit 600 youngsters and they will be paid $250 per week by their club. What about those, who would take their money and save it, to benefit them later on? What about those who would buy groceries with the money?

Some are also saying that there will be threats flying left, right and centre for players from a certain community to underperform for other teams to win. Well, no one cannot guarantee this but then you will have to threaten a player for five games and once the player is not performing the coach would not play him. Also the army and police will be directly involved in this tournament as partners and they would be looking to keep things peaceful in the high crime areas.

As I see it, this is an opportunity for the police and army to also gather crime intelligence on certain areas because they will be posted in these areas regularly and would have the chance to integrate with the citizenry in these areas. The government is putting very stringent disciplinary measures in place for this tournament, with an aim to instilling a new level of control over participants’ behaviour. One of the pre-requisites of registering is to play that once you commit a crime after July 14, you cannot enter.

So those who have committed crimes before are given a chance to redeem themselves but those who want to go ahead and still continue down that path, will not be tolerated. Among some of the other regulations is the dress code and players will have to stick by this or face sanction from the league. Even their socks have to match, as wearing different colour socks or dirty socks will lead to them being debarred from playing. This is leading to a professional set-up but more importantly, the players are being taught lessons that would serve them well in their all-round development.

Discipline is critical if one has to achieve anything in this world and lets hope that some of the youngsters take away the positives from this programme. Even if the life of one young person is saved, then the money is worth it. Now I can see the boast in these areas moving from who is the best with a gun, to who is the best basketballer.

Sport is very infectious and once the competition gets going and interest builds then the entire community will be looking to come on board. Once this is done, the youngsters will be going all out to impress the fans and make a statement. This project is all about replacing the negatives with the positives of sport. It is not expected to happen overnight but it is a step in the right direction and one that can reap tremendous rewards in the end.

There is also opportunity for the non-playing members of the community to benefit from the project, as they will be able to sell food and other stuff at the venues. The police and army will also be ensuring that the area is ‘cleaned’ of drugs and other undesirables and this could lead to great community fun in a safe environment.

The Minister of Sport Anil Roberts, the Minister of National Security and senior cabinet Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal must be commended for their efforts in bringing this to fruition and hopefully they would be able to achieve the desired results. I would like to encourage the youths of the nation who love the game to get involved with your community team and take part in this very historic event. This is just the beginning of something that could go very far indeed.

The legacy of this tournament may not only be a reduction in crime but a major fillip for basketball in this country, as the sport has been on a downward spiral over the last few years. And probably for the first time in the history of the sport, the entire basketball fraternity fully supports the venture. At the end of the day, even if the programme is discontinued, the country would have basketballers with improved skills set and this would lead to better national teams taking part in regional tournaments. Let’s all get on board this effort as supporters and do whatever we can to make this a success because a step with the intent of going in the right direction is better than no step at all.



What a patronizing piece of tripe. Residents in those "depressed areas" as well as the whole of T&T would feel better about their communities if their leaders and decision makers actually gave a flip. To think a basketball tournament would achieve what basic and competent public administration and a less predatory merchant class could accomplish is another example of the quick fix, thick fingered buffoonery that passes as leadership the country has become all too used to. The sad part is the people have no one to blame but themselves for the current state of affairs.

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Football / Re: USA still doesn't get football; their loss
« on: June 16, 2012, 10:52:07 PM »
Was this written 20 years ago?

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Horner, you obviously can't back up your stupid resume point so go back under your rock. As for the player, LP urged Beenhakker to bring Latapy on to the team. Beenhakker didn't want to but was eventually convinced by LP and Yorke. Instead of bumpin ya gums, be a good man servant to your boy in Chaguanas and find the missing Haiti money. Be useful for a change.

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Tempo..d only reason yuh could gallarie yuhself iz because Lincoln catch d last cycle of the train..of we best players since 89.  I would love to see Terry Fenwick  given that post.....he could reinvigorate...this program more than Lincoln IMHO....!!

Between 1989-2002 with access to what some would say were better players, in their prime, and the US not as dominant a factor, T&T did not qualify. So LPs contribution to the team that finally qualified for the WC went far beyond mere timing. The issue for the longest while was never the players but rather the coaching and administration. For two years, 2004-2006, LP had Jack's ear and presented a sustainable programme of year round preparation, coaches development,  overseas tours, and player identification beyond T&T borders. that resulted in the WC qualification for both the senior and youth national teams.

 


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All due respect Errol; Anton's resume is not impressive or distinguished. There are a number of coaches in the US struggling to find work with his credentials. In addition, the most important element missing from Anton's resume is championships. What significant championship has he accomplished and EARNED as a player, coach, or administrator?

What he has done is attend and excel in a lot courses, networked well, and is fairly articulate. I just don't see that as particularly substantive nor believe in what he's done and his accomplishments anywhere close to that of LP, St. Clair, Hart, or even Fenwick. Now that the Corneals got what they wanted and Anton is the TD, he should be judged on what the national programs accomplish. In the social media world Anton's skills may earn him a high klout score but in football results matter; and he has very little to show.

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Lincoln didn't have a problem with Wim; they had an altercation that Wim clearly instigated. The TTFF used that as a pretext to fire Wim because they wanted to get out of the contract. So go ahead and reward the person who really irreversably damaged T&T football by electing him to the government and cast off folks who actually brought a workable plan to the TTFF only to have it undermined by the Warner/Corneal/Shabazz triumvirate.

Horner, the reason why people impress with the man's resume is because it's impressive. Name one football figure from T&T that has an equal or superior resume; just one. And by the way, the pro league was given a report that listed the players Seattle is keeping an eye on and the coaches are planning to come back next year.

Poti, you sound like a totee with dat foolishness. When T&T fails to sniff a hex for the next couple of WC cycles and the youth teams continue to decline, you and others may recognize LP's contributions when he was TD. As Chow says, you all have the Corneals and McComie to guide the football now so T&T future bright!   ::)

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If the report is true, it is one of the more cynical and nasty moves any "public servant" has committed. The sad part though is that the public is so apathetic and the TTFF so weak, Warner has a good chance of getting away with the move. At this point it's clear the man just wants to see T&T football burn.

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General Discussion / Re: Rowley Vote Of No Confidence
« on: March 03, 2012, 08:56:22 PM »
Lee Sing was right in his analysis. The timing of the motion was poor but the execution was a hot mess! The system is broken, people are frustrated, leaders don't seem to care, and with oil shale coming on line more each year the real mark is going to buss on the T&T economy sooner rather than later. I'm ruly frightened about the clouds gathering over the country.

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General Discussion / Re: Rowley Vote Of No Confidence
« on: March 02, 2012, 11:00:35 PM »
Can anyone help me understand why has the government continuously been allowed to raise past issues and controversies of the Opposition when they were in power? Isn't the present motion of no- confidence an exercise to answer questions raised by the Opposition concerning PRESENT abuses of power of the PP government? On the other hand, the PNM seems to be completely over its head and woefully unprepared to prosecute this motion of no confidence.

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Warner, minister for works and infrastructure in the Trinidad and Tobago government, has now been placed under investigation by his own government.

He has?
I sent the reporter an email outlining that glaring error and a link to Liburd's interview with the PM that illustrates the opposite.

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Football / Re: Kamla says no to Jack investigation
« on: February 20, 2012, 11:47:38 PM »
The recent articles from Lewis suggests that he comes from the David Muhammed, Jamal Shabazz branch of the T&T sports tree of life. I'm tired of hearing that crew raise the issue of race when, as the Haitian aid allegations show, Warner cares about black folks only when it serves his purpose and aims. The landscape of emerging sports administrative talent is frightingly bare.

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Football / Re: Kamla says no to Jack investigation
« on: February 20, 2012, 08:48:15 PM »
http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-02-20/allegations-against-warner-tarnishing-tt%E2%80%99s-reputation

A bit of a mishmash of messages but the gist I got was that anyone in or from T&T wishing to see Jack brought to justice risks getting tainted by having our dirty laundry aired in public. If so, this is the type of hand wringing that will cause the country to never get from under the influence of people like Warner.

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Football / Re: Kamla says no to Jack investigation
« on: February 18, 2012, 05:17:22 PM »
But why nothing from COP or PNM about this?

Dread the PNM rel stickin
It would appear so.

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Football / Re: Kamla says no to Jack investigation
« on: February 18, 2012, 04:52:24 PM »
Fuad say the court case with the private civil matter......never mind it involves public funds.......aye these people good yes......

But I understand yuh know.......ah mean after all a detailed audit just might see the trail leading to Ross Advertising and any organisations/persons linked with the UNC election campaigns........

But the longest rope have an end........Kamla could run all she want but she cyar hide.....

Sugar, you hit the nail right on. I think they fear the Haitian money could be traced to the election. But why nothing from COP or PNM about this?

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Football / Kamla says no to Jack investigation
« on: February 18, 2012, 09:47:08 AM »
Can anyone think of anything positive this government has done?

PM, UNC refuse to probe Warner.
By Lasana Liburd (wired868).


Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and United National Congress Deputy Chairman and Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan have refused to probe the behaviour of Works Minister and ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner despite complaints from: ravaged regional neighbour, Haiti, the High Court, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF), FIFA and 13 World Cup 2006 players and Chaconia Gold award recipients.

Warner is Chairman of the United National Congress (UNC), which is the dominant party in the ruling coalition government. On Friday, the TTFF was ordered by the High Court to send Warner a pre-action protocol letter after his repeated refusal to produce 2006 World Cup accounting documents.

In the past week, he was: described by Justice Devindra Rampersad as a "renegade agent", accused by the TTFF of monopolising its most lucrative account and refusing to provide bank statements, called an enemy of football by past and present national football icons and denounced by the Federation of Haitian Football (FHF) and FIFA for allegedly misappropriating emergency aid funds in the wake of a devastating earthquake that rocked Port-au-Prince on 12 January 2010.

Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar and the UNC are yet to comment on the development.

Persad-Bissessar, when questioned by Wired868.com on allegations over Warner's handling of the aid money, said that there was no need for action by the head of the government.

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Football / Re: Warner named in Haitian aid scandal
« on: February 12, 2012, 07:36:49 AM »
And once again, Trinidad & Tobago is internationally embarrassed by Warner, Camps and Groden. What must people in places like Australia, Iceland or Syria think of us?

Huh?? I dunno FS, either there must be a sarcasm font for your brand of humor or you have to be out of your mind. Syria, for real?! Iceland just went through an epic financial fraud meltdown. Who gives a flip about what others think. While we can and should learn from others, WE have to set our own high standards and measure ourselves against those standards. I could give a damn what a country that sponsors state terrorism thinks.

I kinda think thats the point. Even countries with bad reputations don't appear to be stealing from Earthquake victims!!

And you know this from what proof? If the point you were trying to make was that even really bad countries don't steal from earthquake victims, how the hell did Australia make that list? Sorry, but you being a bit inconsistent. In any event, what Warner did was evil and the government would do itself and the country a tremendous service by firing him and give Haiti the missing money because I'm sure some of those Haiti funds were used in the national election.

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Football / Re: Warner named in Haitian aid scandal
« on: February 12, 2012, 07:00:04 AM »
And once again, Trinidad & Tobago is internationally embarrassed by Warner, Camps and Groden. What must people in places like Australia, Iceland or Syria think of us?

Huh?? I dunno FS, either there must be a sarcasm font for your brand of humor or you have to be out of your mind. Syria, for real?! Iceland just went through an epic financial fraud meltdown. Who gives a flip about what others think. While we can and should learn from others, WE have to set our own high standards and measure ourselves against those standards. I could give a damn what a country that sponsors state terrorism thinks.

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Football / Re: Warner named in Haitian aid scandal
« on: February 12, 2012, 06:26:15 AM »
If this is true, that is it for Mr. Warner and certain members of the TTFF. There is a special place in hell for people who enrich themselves from the misery of others. I am ashamed that a fellow Trnidadian was engaged in this hateful act. The amount of nonsense that has been done to Haiti is shameful.

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Football / Re: Eve: Give equal opportunity to Olympic footballers.
« on: February 12, 2012, 06:06:19 AM »
"Brent (Sancho) claims he was blacklisted and this prevented them from  furthering their careers." How can Eve even say this? There is documentary evidence that this was the case. Those players damaged their careers to stand up for their rights and in the process, expose the massive financial mismanagement and disrespect for players that has plagued T&T football for 30 years. Yet even as he's trying to subversively take a piece of the pie, he values his career too high to fight for the very future of those young boys that he claims to care about, while sneering at a distance at Sancho et al.

When I read that statement, "claims" I was very disappointed in Eve. Men like Kelvin Jack and Brent Sancho have put their careers on the line to fight for justice and dignity. I am so disappointed with the spinelessness of my countrymen. I'm very ashamed of their behavior.

We are all happy about the job Eve is doing with the U23s and want to see their success. But we can't continue to live in an old wodd house infested with rats and ashamed to have visitors over. Have we NO pride? We can do MUCH better. All it takes is having some pride and integrity. Transparency, accountability, and some pride in the shirt from the players, man.

Eve is really trashing his reputation unnecessarily with these unfortunate comments and PDA(public display of asslickin'). I suppose if you have to sing for your supper, you gotta hit the high notes.

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