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General Discussion / Criminalizing the Society
« on: December 19, 2010, 09:00:18 PM »
TT Guardian
By Dr. Selwyn R. Cudjoe
December 15, 2010

I always believe that the demise of the Grenada Revolution occurred because of the hotheadedness of forty-year olds who had little knowledge of the world and people. They knew theory aplenty but were not seasoned by common sense and wisdom that only comes with age. One is seeing a similar tendency in the UNC-led coalition called the People’s Partnership.

Anywhere you look you can see and hear Anand Ramlogan, the attorney general, who believes that every social problem can be fixed by bombast, the police presence or burdensome laws that infringe upon people’s freedom. Although it is true a T&T government only needs a Prime Minister and an Attorney General to exist, Mr. Ramlogan seems to feel that he is the law of land aided no doubt by the Prime Minister.

Image his fas’ness. Telling Jack to shut up. Well Jack really reach! A young man merely forty years old; holding his first substantive post in the society. Yet, he believes he could speak to anyone as he pleases. Jack, it seems, is merely the latest victim of his intemperance.

And what is Jack’s crime? He believes he should run his ministry as the law of the land demands.

It is important to understand that certain realities and realignments come with ‘Indian Time Ah Come’. One is faced with an essentially litigious mindset that believes that the law and the appeal to the law are the only ways to solve a problem. If yo’ mother take yo’ land; take she to court. If yo’ brother bodder yo, take him to the Privy Council. No one in T&T has taken as many constitutional motions to the Privy Council as have Ramesh Maharaj and Anand Rmalogan.

At the end of day Ramlogan would have used more English lawyers to interfere in our business than any previous attorney general. Whiteness, it seems, confers a mantra of authority. If a local problem is too intractable call down a white man. He has the answer. It’s a holdover from colonialism; a certain mindset that sees all virtues in whiteness and every vice in blackness.

A problem arises with the CAL board. Bring in a white man to solve the problem. There is too much murder, go back to the days of slavery; hang them high and bring back the cat-o-nine tail. “Beat dem bad and dey bound to surrender.” Forget the socio-economic or even cultural conditions that may be at the base of this behavior.

Under the current law, a person (not a suspected gang member, a suspected thief, or a suspected swindler) can be detained by our police without charge for as much as five days. Ramlogan observes that the present law allows that “if there are reasonable grounds to suspect a citizen of committing a crime, [a police] can arrest and detain [him or her] for such a time as reasonable having regards to surrounding facts and circumstances.”

Reasonable by Ramlogan’s definition “could be 48 hours; it could be five days.” Extending this logic, it could be five months or even five years. As it is asked generally in American jurisprudence, “What are the limits of this standard?” Should any law be so designed to give the police unfettered discretion to restrict a person’s freedom?

The class bias of this legislation is obvious which renders it unconstitutional. Ramlogan’s rationale for this draconian measure reads as follows:

“If you choose the bling culture and the sneakers culture. If you choose to laugh at a feller who is studying hard to reach somewhere but you want to wear a Puma and a Nike with air socks then the time has come for society to set you on a straight path and that is what this legislation is all about.”

The target of this piece of legislation is the black boy in the ghetto whom I presume prefers not to study; laughs at those who study hard; prefers Nikes and Pumas; and is associated with what can be called gang culture.

I did not see the same urgency to detain anyone for five days, five months, or five years who, it can be reasonably assumed, fleeced the public of monies that equated a million times the cost of a Puma (about $1,000) or a Nike. Such citizens continue to live large; enjoying the largess of their ill-gotten gains; and continue to move in respectable international circles. Yet the little black boy, poor and unschooled, who is accused of stealing a Puma can be snatched up and kept in the pen for five days or five months.

Tucked away somewhere in Ramlogan’s rationale is the proposition that all citizens are not equal in the eyes of the law. Under this legislation bail is being used in a punitive manner rather than to assure the attendance of the defendant when his presence is required in court.

Using Ramlogan’s logic one can now understand how persons suspected of causing more harm to the state than these young boys who steal Pumas are not subjected to the same draconian responses from the state? Does losing $1,000 create more suffering and pain among citizens than the fleecing of the public of $1,000,000,000? Are those persons accused of committing such crimes subjected to the same rules of detention as the black boy in the ghetto?

Why the reluctance to extradite persons for whom there is reasonable evidence to believe may have broken the laws of another country. Why aren’t the rights of the black boys in the ghetto accorded the same protection as those who are alleged of stealing millions of dollars? Why does the possession of blackness seem to be such a crime in the society?

Once any law is passed, it can be dusted off to suit any purpose an eager attorney general wants it to serve. Today it is aimed at the boy in the ghetto; tomorrow it can be construed to implicate the governor of the Central Bank. Next week it might be used to undermine the Chief Justice.

Tyranny does not come in one fell swoop. It arrives gradually as zealous ideologues chip away at our freedoms, a little bit at a time.

Let us refrain from going down the road of a police state. Holding a black boy in detention for five days without a charge is unconstitutional. Is this the price we want to pay to satiate Anand’s predilections and the PP’s fetish with legality?


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Football / Latapy wants to stay on
« on: December 01, 2010, 10:25:44 PM »
Russell Latapy wants to stay on.
By: Kern De Freitas (Express).


Russell Latapy is not ready to step down as national senior team coach despite the Soca Warriors' early exit from the Digicel Caribbean Cup.

A sober Latapy, on return to Piarco International Airport yesterday from Martinique with the national senior football squad, told the media he has served national football in various capacities over three decades, and would like to continue to do so.

T&T went under 2-0 to a superior Cuba outfit on Friday, before Grenada shocked Trinida and Tobago 1-0 on Sunday. T&T ended their tournament with a 1-0 consolation win over hosts Martinique in their final Group H encounter Monday.

The former Falkirk FC player, though, would not speculate on whether he has a future with the national team.

"I understand (my coaching status) is an obvious question, but it is an obvious question that I cannot answer for obvious reasons. I have to sit down with the (T&T Football) Federation and those responsible, and then I would be in a position to answer that question."

Latapy said the team's poor finishing cost them a place in the semi-finals, and a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

"…We have ourselves to blame always," the former T&T midfielder reflected, "because if we score our chances we will win games and then again we saw (missed chances) against Martinique as well. We wasted a lot of goal-scoring opportunities. I mean I will be worried if we weren't creating the opportunities."

Latapy conceded that Cuba were the better team in their opening encounter, but suggested that despite T&T's poor marksmanship, Grenada were fortunate to grab the winner against his team.

"Again we had the youngest team in the tournament though, so maybe a bit of inexperience showed," he added.

Latapy also appealed to the T&T fans to continue supporting the Soca Warriors in what he described as a learning period.

"We understand (the fans) disappointment, we as players share that disappointment and maybe more so than the fans. But again it's a process of learning and going forward, and I think we're going in the right direction," he reasoned.

In hindsight, Latapy would have liked to have had the entire team together for longer before they travelled to Martinique.

" There was progression during the tournament from the first game to the third game. The team played better with each game… I would (also) have done more work on finishing because I suppose that was our downfall, not taking our chances."

My Reaction: WDMC, HMFN!!  Take JW, LP, OC and go!!

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On 24 June 2006, in Leipzig, Argentina and Mexico met in a pulsating Round of 16 encounter at that year's FIFA World Cup™. The South Americans went through with a 2-1 win, with the Mexicans' hopes of a quarter-final place dashed once again. Four years on, Javier Aguirre’s men are desperate for revenge and have the chance to test themselves against arguably the tournament’s form team. But will they be able to handle charismatic coach Diego Maradona and mercurial maestro Lionel Messi?

The match
Argentina-Mexico, Round of 16, Johannesburg, Sunday 27 June, 20.30 (local time)
Argentina come into the last 16 on the crest of a wave, having swept all before them in Group B and ended up with three wins and nine points. Coach Maradona seems to have forged a sense of purpose and endeavour from a squad that had its difficulties in qualifying for South Africa 2010 and, with an in-form Lionel Messi in their ranks, they are hoping to book their place amongst the world’s top eight sides for the second FIFA World Cup in succession. El Diego will also enjoy the luxury of having a full-strength squad to choose from, free from injuries and suspensions.

For his part, Mexico boss Aguirre has already expressed his disquiet at having finished in second place in Group A, largely because his team has been inconsistent so far. A fine victory against 2006 runners-up France was the highpoint of El Tri’s group games, but it was sandwiched between a draw with hosts South Africa and a narrow defeat against Uruguay.

However revenge will be uppermost in Los Aztecas’ thoughts, not least because the current squad contains several survivors of that last, fateful meeting with Argentina including Rafael Marquez, who scored Mexico’s goal in Leipzig four years ago. The objective for Aguirre’s men is plain and simple: to get to that elusive “fifth game” at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament, and to book their place in the quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years.

History is on the side of Argentina; in fourteen matches against Mexico in the last 20 years, La Albiceleste have emerged victorious on seven occasions, with five draws and only two wins for El Tri.

Players to watch
Lionel Messi v Rafael Marquez
The Barcelona team-mates will meet once again as international rivals, as in 2006, when Mexican skipper Marquez opened the scoring and Messi came on as a late substitute with only a matter of minutes left in the game. The FIFA World Player of the Year 2009 is yet to notch his first goal in South Africa 2010, and La Pulga will be hoping to open his account in the knockout stages. Marquez, however, has continued his knack of scoring goals from his defensive midfield position, and scored his country’s first goal of the tournament in the Opening Match against South Africa.

The stat
14 - No fewer than 14 current players are survivors of the two nations’ last FIFA World Cup meeting in Leipzig in 2006. Amongst the eight Mexicans and six Argentinians is midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, whose superb volleyed winner for the 1986 champions was named by FIFA.com readers as the goal of the 2006 finals.

What they said
“We’re going to give Mexico the respect they deserve because, in spite of losing against Uruguay, they know exactly what they're doing. We will try to get at them and look for their weaknesses. They will have to respect my players as well because we’re putting together a very good tournament and we'll give everything for the shirt,” Diego Maradona, Argentina coach.

“It’s Argentina, but so what? There is always a lot of pessimism in Mexico. Unfortunately sometimes we don’t believe in ourselves and we don’t have that extra self-belief that other teams have. We need to change that mindset. Argentina can be beaten and that’s the way we need to approach the game,” Rafael Marquez, Mexico captain.

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Germany-England preview
 
Of all the great FIFA World Cup™ fixtures, Germany v England is one of the games guaranteed to captivate the entire footballing world.

Laden with a rich and tumultuous history, the match has featured some of the true legends of the game. Franz Beckenbauer and Bobby Moore were the towering personalities in England's sole FIFA World Cup™ triumph to date, at Wembley in the 1966 Final. Gerd Muller fired the extra-time winner when West Germany came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in the quarter-finals four years later in Mexico. The Germans prevailed on penalties in the Italy 1990 semi-finals, before going on to claim their third world crown. This time round, Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein provides the setting for the latest instalment in an enduring rivalry, which many on both sides would doubtless have preferred to see played later in the competition.

Germany's young team won Group D after a rollercoaster ride through the section. The critics were purring after a scintillating 4-0 victory over Australia, but a 1-0 defeat by Serbia brought the team back to earth with a bump. As it turned out, a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana ultimately saw Die Nationalmannschaft through. As for England, the squad arrived in South Africa bristling with stars at the zenith of their careers, all of them determined to make up for past disappointments on the international stage. However, seemingly cramped by the weight of expectation, Fabio Capello's men scrambled to second spot in Group C with a crucial 1-0 win against Slovenia in their final match, following a 1-1 draw with USA and a frustrating stalemate against Algeria.

The game
Germany–England, Round of 16, Mangaung/Bloemfontein, 16.00

Both teams will take heart from weathering a crisis at the finals. Germany and England are fired up and confident of removing the first major obstacle on their path to glory. In public at least, both camps are professing delight at crossing swords so early in the knockout stages: a keen sense of anticipation and history in the making is, we are told, the dominant emotion. However, both Germany boss Joachim Low and his England counterpart Capello face potential selection difficulties. Bastian Schweinsteiger, a revelation so far in front of the Germany back four, is rated highly doubtful with injury, as is full-back Jerome Boateng. Striker Cacau is definitely out after rupturing a stomach muscle in training, but Miroslav Klose returns from suspension. For England, Wayne Rooney has lost form at the wrong time and is also carrying a knock on the ankle, as are Aaron Lennon and Michael Carrick.

Players to watch
Philipp Lahm v Steven Gerrard

The Bayern Munich and Liverpool men are unlikely to go head-to-head very often during the match, as Lahm operates wide on the Germany right and Gerrard, though he may be asked to play on the left, prefers to go through the middle. But both captains will be required to keep cool and show genuine leadership qualities when the emotional temperature inevitably starts to rise. Each must fire his troops up to the right level of intensity and determination without pushing matters to boiling point. This is a real test for the rookies, as both Lahm and Gerrard are wearing the armband for the first time at a major tournament as they deputise for injured duo Michael Ballack and Rio Ferdinand respectively.

The stat
27 – The number of times Germany and England have met in full internationals over the years according to FIFA's statistics. The Three Lions have won 12 and the Germans ten – though Germany have also triumphed on penalties in two matches which ended as draws after extra time.

What they said
"It would be a terrible mistake to underestimate them just because they had a few problems in their group. They may well raise their game for the knockout matches. We have no need to be in awe, and we certainly have no reason to fear them. We respect them of course, but we're not afraid," Lukas Podolski, Germany striker.

"I think we can go all the way this time. I've never felt it like this before in other tournaments. I thought it was an excellent performance against Slovenia and we can't wait to get to grips with Germany," Joe Cole, England midfielder.

Voice of the fans
"It's coming home, it's coming home, football's coming home! And after this game, Germany are going home!” FIFA.com user robfylan (England)

Have Your Say
Can England banish the jinx which seems to descend on their meetings with Germany at major tournaments, and finally lay to rest the ghosts of shoot-out defeats in 1990 and 1996?

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Cricket Anyone / Lara to Surrey?
« on: April 15, 2010, 05:27:14 PM »
Just heard on Sky Sports news, they did not disclose in what capacity, any info, anyone?

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Cricket Anyone / Australia vs West Indies, 3rd Test, WACA (Perth)
« on: December 15, 2009, 09:58:26 PM »
Australia batting 76 w/o loss.  Links:

http://www.cricketstream.net/server2.htm

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Other Sports / What Tiger (Leslie Stewart ie) Up to These Days?
« on: November 30, 2009, 09:12:22 PM »
Boxing promotion, still connected w/the sport?  I remember when he captured the crown from Pops, was a proud moment for TT.  Pops that same trip nearly fight w/a man at the Barataria roundabout, he would geh lix twice dat trip, we doh watch face  ;D

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Entertainment & Culture Discussion / Trying to find a tune
« on: September 27, 2009, 07:17:52 PM »
Who remember Tiger's "Tickle me once Girl" tune from 89/90 or so?  If anybody have a link to this and can post it would be appreciated  :beermug:

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Football / Just come back from the Nou Camp....
« on: July 31, 2009, 09:28:22 PM »
Was a sight to behold, football fans period, but Barca fans in particular would enjoy the experience and mind you I did not even see a match!  Some of the highlights:

(i) At the entrance to the museum were glass cases w/the Barca kit from inception to current.  (Boy boots were awful looking in the early 1900s, glad I missed that era)

(ii) Upon entering the actual museum the players who competed in the historic treble are portrayed, little write up of each of them along w/a photo and their resp team shirt. 

(iii) The history of the club is portrayed throughout w/past legends to current stars displayed on gigantic boards

(iv) Video clips of various games from this past season are on show throughout the museum, in particular the 2-0 CL final and the game vs RM at the Bernabeu.  The 3 trophies are also on display and that was a major hit, everyone was taking photos in front of those.

(v)  A few $$ making schemes as well of course, you can take pics w/players superimposed and w/the last CL trophy for a few Euro.  In the gift shop you can purchase nuff nelia

Then low and behold as I was walking away from one of the displays, I see this magger man in a sailor hat and dark macohmeh man shades on, it was Pep, disguise worked well, but I was bein a nosy trini, so ah pull him sqaure for a quick SWN interview, here's how it went:

100% B: So Pep, nice disguise, but quickly, I am from TT and am a Barca fan, did not think I would be seeing you here today
Pep: Yes, had to stop by to close a few last minute things, but seeing that you are a fan all the way from TT, I decided to oblige

100% B: Thanks again, well, this may not be the best way to start this interview, but why sell Samuel?
Pep: Yes, this is a hard one for fans to swallow and the players as well.  Samuel is a truly great player and it is no overstatement when I say that he was in part responsible for the two recent CL successes we have had

100% B: Yes, well I read on "La Vanguardia" his "last" interview where he stated that the players were not at all happy w/this recent move, could you comment further?
Pep: I'd love to, but I really cannot, let's just say Joan can be a challenging personality to please at times.

100% B: Fair enough, on SWN, many Barca fans were truly unhappy
Pep: Yes, this is not surprising, but Ibra is a very good player and I think we will continue to grow from strength to strength.  We wish Samuel well at Inter

100% B: Are you familiar w/the SWN?
Pep: Are you kidding me?  Of course, I first heard of the forum when TT qualified for the 06 WC and decided to check it out, I actually did not realize you were a Barca fan, I am more familiar w/posters such as Freakazoid, Disgruntled, Filho, and Jah Gol, from a Braca standpt that is

100% B: Anything in particular stands out for you from reading SWN?
Pep: Yes, you guys don't keep anything back.  I most particularly like some of the TT expressions I have learnt such as "Bazodee", "chupidee", "labourer", and then my personal favorite "macoh meh man"

100% B: Why is "macoh meh man" your favorite?
Pep: Depending on your next few qus, you will see why

100% B: Fair enough, any comments on the trophies this season?
Pep: We had an awesome year, I know many credit me, but quite frankly the players worked very hard, in the end we even had a few major injuries and suspensions threatening our successes but we pulled through

100% B: Any comments on the CL final?
Pep: Great game for us, Man U is a great team and Alex F is a great coach, but once we were playing vs the macoh meh man, we had to go for the jugular and run rings around the 11 cones from Man U (nice one Dinho  ;D)

100% B: LOL, you mean CR?  :rotfl:
Pep: I mean the man is a very good player, but he whines to much, so I must apologize to DHW, Cappo, SM, and others, but once the macoh meh man was a Man U player, we went for the kill

100% B: What about the 6-2 vs RM at the Bernabeu?
Pep: You know, we just clicked that game, truly in the back of our minds we were thinking, CL final coming up, let's fine tune, cause let's face it, the league title was already won.

100% B: What about next season? RM have strengthened their team
Pep: Well, the 6-2 at the Bernabeu will look like baby food as the macoh meh man has now changed teams, so let me apologize to Kicker, Toppa, and all others ahead of time, but this guy makes me want to anihilate an opponent on the field of play

100% B:  :rotfl:  Nice Pep, well thanks for your time, I know the friendly is coming up this weekend, can we expect anything?
Pep: Yes, we will give some of the 2nd team players more playing time, it's an off season friendly vs LA after all

100% B: Well best of luck next season, still upset about Eto'o, but we will move on
Pep: Understandable, good luck in your 2010 campaign

100% B:  :frustrated:

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Cricket Anyone / India vs WI, 2nd ODI
« on: June 28, 2009, 03:18:54 PM »
India all out for 188, WI 192 for 2 w/15 overs to spare, Rampaul 4 wkt haul, Morton 85 n.o.

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Cricket Anyone / ICC World Twenty20: WI vs Australia
« on: June 06, 2009, 07:41:42 AM »
Apparently Aussies 21 for 3 in 3rd over, WI revival on the cards  ;D

Links:

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=40920&part=sports

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This is for the Laker fans primarily as I can't imagine a laker hater having a favorite laker pt guard, but if you do/did pls comment.  Most would say Magic I imagine, for me it was as well, but immediately after Magic it was Van Exel, loved this youth game, imagine LA suffered w/talent like Van Exel, Eddie Jones, Elden Campbell and others, well we know why.  Fisher has the rings to prove it, but he comes in after Nick for me and not b/c we share the same 1st name  ;D

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Football / Warriors to break Honduras jinx
« on: March 27, 2009, 09:26:50 PM »
Warriors to break Honduras jinx

TT Guardian
Nigel Simon | 9:01 pm
Published: March 27th, 2009

 
Magician at work...Soca Warriors assistant coach/player Russell Latapy attempts a pass to suspended T&T captain Dwight Yorke, right, as Stern John closes in during the team’s practice session at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on Thursday night. T&T meets Honduras at the same venue tonight from 7 pm in a Concacaf Fina Round World Cup qualifier. Photo: Anthony Harris.
Nigel Simon | 9:01 pm
The Soca Warriors will look to break a three-match winless streak at home to Honduras when both teams face off on match day two of the 2010 South Africa World Cup Concacaf Final Round qualifier tonight from 7 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. However, at Mucurapo, history will not be on the side of the hosts who have failed to muster a win in three home matches against the Central Americans, the last of which was a World Cup qualifier in 2002 which ended in a 4-2 defeat at Mucurapo. In the other two matches, T&T battled to 0-0 also in a World Cup qualifier back in 1990 at the Queen’s Park Oval, and a 1-1 draw in 1971.

Overall, T&T has only managed to beat the Hondurans twice, the last of which came via a Stern John strike in a 1-0 win away to end the host hopes of 2002 World Cup qualification while the last time both teams met Honduras won 3-1 in Honduras in a 2007 friendly. A win for T&T tonight will go a long way in helping on the road to South Africa, but the job will not be an easy one as the Soca Warriors go into match without suspended trio of captain, Dwight Yorke, Christopher Birchall and goalkeeper Clayton Ince.

Yorke was banned by Fifa for four matches for allegedly abusing Mexican referee Marc Rodriguez after the El Salvador match, but the ban has since been reduced to two matches while Birchall and Ince picked up yellows cards and will miss the match through suspension also. With the void left by Yorke and Birchall in the middle, coach Maturana will have to decide from Anthony Wolfe, Densill Theobald, Clyde Leon, Trent Noel, Russell Latapy and Khaleem Hyland to fill gap while goalkeepers Marvin Phillip and Jan-Michael Williams are in line to take Ince’s spot in goal.

The back four is expected to comprise Andrei Pacheco, Dennis Lawrence, Keyeno Thomas and a surprise role for Anthony Wolfe at right back. Yesterday, the T&T squad had its final training session at the match venue. Captain and coach Francisco Maturana revealed that the session was satisfactory. “To me the session was maybe one of the better ones for us and I am pleased with the way things looked. Now the important part is execution because what happens in the 90 minutes against Honduras matters most to all of us,” Maturana said. “Everyone must believe that we can get everything possible from this game.

At home you are under pressure to get all the points, but I think we need to use it to our advantage. We must play the game using everything to that we have in our hands and I think if we can minimise our mistakes and capitalise on our chances then we can be happy at the end of the night.” T&T and Sunderland FC striker Kenwyne Jones added “We’re at home and we want to get three points. I think Honduras are very similar to the teams we have played in the past. We just need to focus on the way we play and the things that we need to get what we want from this game,” Jones said.

“What would make us happy would be six points but moreso we’re not going to lose any matches,” Jones concluded. Honduras, who warmed up for the T&T match with a 2-0 win over American First Division club, Montreal Impact on Sunday will be without striker David Suazo, on loan to Portuguese club, Benfica from Italy’s Inter Milan, due to a serious knee injury.

With Suazo out injured Honduras’ Colombian coach Reynaldo Rueda will hope that in-form Italian Serie B striker Julio “Rambo” Cesar of Parma, midfielder and captain Amado Guevara, Necaxa striker Carlos Pavon and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Wilson Palacios pick up the slack. Following tonight’s match the Soca Warriors depart tomorrow morning at 6am for Nashville, Tennesse where they meet USA in another qualifier on Wednesday night. In the other matches, Costa Rica 2-0 winners over Honduras on match day one travels to Mexico while El Salvador, who came from behind to draw 2-2 at home with T&T is at home again to USA, which won 2-0 at home to Mexico on February 11.


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Cricket Anyone / West Indies vs England 3rd ODI
« on: March 27, 2009, 06:42:23 AM »
Start time is 9.30 AST (= EST), possible links below:

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=32087&part=sports

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Quizz Time & Facts / Name the 1st Caribbean-Chinese cricket umpire
« on: March 18, 2009, 07:44:26 PM »
Doh tell meh de "chinaman" eh, lemme hear all yuh, fairly easy one

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General Discussion / Scholarship Opportunities from OPEC
« on: March 12, 2009, 02:48:09 PM »
http://www.opecfund.org/ (But it seems TT does not qualify as being a developing country)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.

I.Eligibility

To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: : Image removed by sender.Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development) , environment (desertification) , or other related science and technology fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible.. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 30, 2009.

Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ ofid.org <mailto:scholarship@ ofid.org>


II.Disbursement of the Scholarship FundThe terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Entertainment & Culture Discussion / Slaughter's Matador
« on: January 16, 2009, 03:03:57 PM »
Just take in dis song for de 1st time, seems like it culd be a good football song, reminds me of that "ole" football song durin Germany 06

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Football / Osasuna vs Barca
« on: January 11, 2009, 02:13:58 PM »
Still 0-0, Messi almost made it 0-1, 10 mins gone

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Football / Jorsling seeks Dubai challenge
« on: January 03, 2009, 11:32:02 PM »
Jorsling seeks Dubai challenge
Soldier of fortune off to Middle East


TT Express Lasana Liburd

Trinidad and Tobago striker Devon Jorsling left the Piarco International Airport on Tuesday afternoon on a flight to Dubai that will take him just under 24 hours to complete. It is a long way to go for respect but the 25-year-old soldier is desperate for a new challenge.

Al Dhafra Sports and Culture Club, a United Arab Emirates First Division outfit, were on the hunt for a target man with physical presence and an eye for goal. Their search led them to the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League and the Defence Force number nine who topped all domestic scorers with 29 goals in all competitions.

Jorsling and Al Dhafra will size each other up, over the next two weeks, before agreeing to an initial six-month deal. The prospective move might put the left-footed striker outside the radar of national senior team coach Francisco Maturana. But then his performances at Pro League level did not do as much as expected and Jorsling hopes that success on foreign soil, albeit in the Middle East rather than Europe, would show his potency in any environment.

"It is a good opportunity to come up against different guys," Josling told the Sunday Express. "It will test me. Who knows; it might help me to get a better look in the national team."

The former Malick Secondary Comprehensive student has never been afraid to blaze his own trail.

Jorsling, a Morvant resident, got much of his early football education in south Trinidad as a W Connection youth player. At 17, he toured Venezuela with the Connection senior team but his failure to immediately break into the senior ranks prompted him to switch camps to Caledonia AIA.

At 18, he scored two goals in his debut season with the "Eastern Stallions" where he was understudy to Warren Butler and Trevor Puckerin. But then came a setback which proved to be a turning point in his career.

Jorsling grabbed headlines with a double strike as the Trinidad and Tobago national under-20 squad whipped hosts Suriname 4-0 to advance. But he suffered a broken leg in the process and was unavailable for the next round as T&T, who also had Kenwyne Jones and Clyde Leon in their ranks, were eliminated by Cuba.

Jorsling was unable to kick a ball for two years while, as his Caledonia contract had expired, his mother, Charmaine Jorsling, footed the medical bills and saw about his financial needs. The five-foot-eight striker saw his weight soar to 230 pounds as he moped about his misfortune.

"My mom begged me to join the army when I recovered," he said, "so my future could be more secure and I would still have a job if something like this ever happened to me again."

Jorsling still remembers the lonely evenings when he jogged around the Queen's Park Savannah and then peered in his mirror at home and struggled to see improvement as he fought with his weight.

"I felt like (my comeback) wasn't going to happen plenty times," said Jorsling. "I was trying to do the correct thing and I wasn't seeing any improvement. But I felt I was too young to give up."

Lieutenant Henry Charles, the then Defence Force team manager, arranged enrolment for the podgy striker and the rigorous army training sorted him out. Jorsling repaid them with goals.

He was his club's top scorer in three from five seasons at Defence Force and, in 2008, was arguably the only credible challenge to Clico San Juan Jabloteh captain Trent Noel as Pro League MVP. He has scored against every club in the top flight.

Defenders who got too close were often held off by his upper body strength and left clutching air as he cleverly swiveled past them. Those who backed away discovered the range and ferocity of his left foot.

His link up play is good too. Jorsling has a sure first touch and an eye for the early pass.

The devastating speed is missing, though, and it might explain why Maturana, who seems to favour long, early balls behind the opposing defence, has routinely overlooked the forward. His aerial game is average too.

Still, Jorsling insists that he can flourish in any system and three goals from one start and three substitute appearances under the Colombian coach suggest he has a case.

"I do feel disappointed that I didn't make the Caribbean Cup finals in Jamaica," said Jorsling, whose crucial goal against Guyana put the "Soca Warriors" there in the first place. "I play in the Pro League and the most I can do is to try to be the best in the Pro League and I think I was (statistically).

"I don't have the speed of a Cornell Glen but what I lack in speed I make up in technical ability. Stern John wasn't fast nor Jason Scotland. I don't know how they look at it. But at the end of the day it is the coach's decision."

Trinidad and Tobago seem overstaffed with forwards at the moment and Maturana has preferred to play with just one at any given time.

At present, Jorsling is behind in a queue that includes Jones, John, Glen, Scotland, Errol McFarlane and Andre Toussaint. There is more quality in the fringes too with the likes of Darryl Roberts, Jerol Forbes, Conrad Smith and Jamal Gay also hoping for a shot.

If all goes well at Al Dhafra, Jorsling hopes to make his own international case from a few continents away. McFarlane was a surprise pick from the Lebanon league for the Caribbean Cup and his three goals there could not have harmed his case for a squad pick.

Jorsling hopes his United Arab Emirates adventure, if it gets going, is at least as beneficial.

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General Discussion / Pride of Barataria: Trini plans Obama inauguration
« on: December 13, 2008, 09:43:28 AM »
Trini plans Obama inauguration
By SUZANNE SHEPPARD Thursday, December 4 2008 Newsday


Collin Abraham, who scored another major event earlier this year as event planner for the wedding of US celebrities Beyonce Knowles and Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, is the man in charge of planning and decor for the inauguration at the Capitol in Washington DC, on January 20.

In a telephone interview yesterday from New York where he runs a major event planning and design firm, Pollen Nation, Abraham told Newsday he was excitedly looking forward to being a part of the historic event.

“I am for Trinidad and Tobago all the way and I am happy that a son of the soil has shown the talent to be a part of this. I welcome the challenge,” Abraham said. He added that he was eagerly looking forward to playing his part in an event which is sure to get worldwide attention.

Abraham, 39, said he was invited to be event planner for the inauguration several weeks ago after he did a Breast Cancer Week function for current First Lady Laura Bush. At the time the US elections had not yet taken place. When Barack Obama won the election, Abraham got a call back from officials in Washington asking if he was still interested in handling planning and decor for the event.

“Of course I said yes. I was elated to have the opportunity - this is very exciting!” the former Barataria resident said. He is now gearing up for a very hectic December and January. He will be in Washington DC, from December 10 to 12 to do a walk through with State Department officials and then it will be full speed ahead with preparations for the inauguration. By now Abraham should be used to planning five-star events. In addition to the Beyonce-Jay Z nuptials he has designed for US celebrities such as hip hop mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs, L.A. Reid and Warner Music.

He did Beyoncé’s birthday and album-release party following the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. For that event, Abraham encased flowers, manzanita branches and live bees in five-foot-tall glass tanks and created a floral arch of green, pink, orange and white orchids, magnolias and hydrangeas at the entrance.

For the secret celebrity wedding, which took place at Jay Z’s Manhattan apartment, Abraham worked closely with Beyonce on the colour theme and floral design — ivory and cream with whites and greens, orchids with garlands from floor to ceiling and columns of branches with crystals at the end.

A graduate of Barataria Senior Comprehensive, Abraham migrated to the United States in 1998. He pursued a course in sound engineering and worked as a floral decorator at the Waldorf- Astoria before launching Pollen Nation in 1999.

Abraham, who last visited his homeland in July, is planning another trip to TT early next year, very likely for Carnival.

 

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Football / "Free Kick" Spray
« on: December 10, 2008, 07:12:51 PM »
Will be interesting to see if this gains traction...

Argentines use 'free-kick' spray 
BBC News
 

The Argentine Football Association is to introduce an aerosol spray to stop defenders creeping closer to the ball during a free-kick.

From next year, referees will use the spray in first division matches.

Referees will mark a temporary white line 9.15 metres (10 yards) from the ball, which defenders cannot cross. The spray will disappear 30 seconds later.

Pablo Silva, who invented the spray, got the idea when he failed to score with a free-kick at an amateur match.

"In the 88th minute, we were losing 1-0 and won a free-kick on the edge of the area. When I took the kick, the wall was three metres away," he told Reuters earlier this year.

"The referee didn't book anyone and didn't do anything," he said.

"We lost the game, and driving home later, with a mixture of anger and bitterness, I thought that we must invent something to stop this."

The spray has been trialled in second division matches and a similar spray has been used in some competitions in Brazil.

 

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Football / More on arguably the greatest TT creative midfielder of all time
« on: November 25, 2008, 09:22:23 PM »
Trinidad Express

Passion and prejudice

Fazeer Mohammed

Wednesday, November 26th 2008


A little bit again and I thought he woulda jump over the counter and rest two cuff-at least-on me.

"He" is someone so passionately supportive of Russell Latapy that just mentioning "the Little Magician" and "old" in the same sentence was enough to set off a heated argument that prompted almost everyone else crammed into the family business place last Saturday morning to forget about electrical wires, plugs and PVC conduit and lend their voices to the raging debate.

In the end, there was no winner (is there ever when these impromptu verbal confrontations take place?), but even as my combatant continued to scream his protestations, to the point of almost losing his voice, at the disrespect shown by the local media towards one of our greatest-ever footballers, I knew I was onto an excellent topic for a column.

Of course, being involved in the media, I have the unfair advantage of more than one platform to clarify my position while my opponent-a very good electrician, I might add-does not. So, let me try as best as possible to present his case, then mine, and let you be the judge.

As someone who played alongside and against Latapy as a youthman in Carenage, who has grown up following every step of this gifted player's career and noted carefully the media's treatment of the midfielder, especially now that he has come back, at the age of 40, to again make a significant difference to another World Cup qualifying campaign, the view, as expressed at the very top of a straining voice, was that we media people like to just pull down our own.

In support of that contention, it was noted that arguably the greatest player of all time, Pele, recently wrote glowingly of Latapy, who, in case anyone missed it, made history as the oldest player to score in World Cup qualifying when he found the back of the net against the United States in that critical encounter at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on October 15, a game that was eventually won 2-1 with Dwight Yorke, another veteran at 37, getting what proved to be the winner from the penalty spot.

So, the challenge was put forward most forcefully (causing some spectators to forget about what they had come to purchase-not a good thing at all for a place of business): why is it that the media only going on about the man's age when someone of the stature of the legendary Brazilian is so full of praise for Latas and, more importantly, the midfield maestro has once again proven the sceptics woefully wrong?

There were a couple other peripheral points, like Leo Beenhakker doing the country and specifically Trinidad and Tobago football a grave injustice on the global stage when the Dutchman chose not to give Latapy a run until the last few minutes of the final group fixture against Paraguay at the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

"That was the only time we see we kinda football!" was the piercing scream, barely discernible amid the rising tide of additional, and equally forthright, opinions from those either for or against the fundamental contention relating to media bias.

On the other hand, my take on the whole issue was, and is, that it is not about the personality but the process, and, fundamentally, being so heavily reliant on so many senior players, with Latapy the most senior of them all, raises serious questions about the structure of the national game and its inability, so far, to produce a younger crop capable of filling the considerable boots of these ageing and long-serving stars.

And yes, I had to do some shouting myself to get the point across, so much so that it took 15 minutes to measure 20 metres of wire (thankfully, the waiting customer didn't mind because he was enjoying the exchange) as I kept losing count in between my own verbal rocket launchers, one surgical strike being along the lines of: "Yes man, bring back all the old fellas. Next thing you go want to dig up George Headley (in keeping with the heavy Jamaican bias) and put a bat in he hand for the West Indies!"

But this supercharged electrician, on the verge of tripping from an overload of outrage, was having none of this "bigger picture" tra-la-la, preferring to lament at how ungrateful so many of us are to a footballer who had given so much and delighted so many on the national and international stage from the time he was barely into his teens.

Reeling from the incessant onslaught, I pulled out what I hoped would be the magic bullet, of the same variety that National Security Minister Martin Joseph says will solve our crime problem in two and a half years from now.

"So tell me something. Who you does support-Trinidad and Tobago or Russell Latapy?"

It was the only time in the 15-minute tirade that there was a pause before, having stumbled only briefly, my adversary shot back: "Allyuh could say what allyuh want, but Latas is my boy all the way!"

With neither side backing down, a stalemate was declared and regular business resumed. Still, in between toting panel boxes and testing blubs aplenty, the question of priority towards individual, team or country lingered.

While you make up your own mind on the issue, I'll await another round of the verbal battle, keeping a mixture of lime and honey handy for my worthy opponent.

 

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Football / Who do you think will score our 1st WC goal?
« on: November 22, 2008, 10:27:54 AM »
Ok, doh wild up Sancho, dat was a hard luck and yuh not allowed to say Hardest unless yuh tryin to be controversial  ;D

Not sure when next we will grace the big dance, but the football gods may smile on us at least once over the next 3 campaigns if we lucky, some may say 2010, I all for dat, w/all dat in mind, my vote is one of:

Kenwyne, Birchall, or Keon Daniel, thoughts?

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General Discussion / Berlusconi says Obama is "tanned"
« on: November 07, 2008, 08:39:47 AM »
BBC News

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has provoked criticism for describing Barack Obama as "young, handsome, and tanned".

He made the remarks after a meeting with the Russian president in Moscow.

Opposition politicians in Italy said Mr Berlusconi's remarks about the US president-elect were at worst, racist and at best, undiplomatic.

Mr Berlusconi shrugged off the criticism, saying those who disagreed with him were humourless "imbeciles".

'Great compliment'

Mr Berlusconi made the quip at a news conference with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

''Obama is young, handsome and also tanned, so he has all the qualities to agree with you,'' he told the Russian leader, speaking in Italian through a translator.

The Italian news agency Ansa said Mr Berlusconi later defended the remark, calling it "a great compliment".

Responding to a reporter's suggestion that the remark might be misunderstood, he accused his opponents of not having a sense of humour.

''God save us from imbeciles,'' he added.

Gaffe prone

The Italian leader has a history of public gaffes.

On his first meeting with Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen in 2002, Berlusconi complimented him with the words: "Mr Rasmussen is not only a great colleague, he's also the best-looking prime minister in Europe."

He added: "He's so good looking, I'm even thinking of introducing him to my wife."

He sparked a minor diplomatic incident in 2005 by suggesting he had wooed Finnish President Tarja Halonen to ensure her backing for Italy to host the European Food Safety Authority.

"I had to use all my playboy tactics, even if they have not been used for some time," he said, prompting Helsinki to call in the Italian ambassador to explain the comments.

 
 

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Football / Dallas vs Toronto
« on: October 12, 2008, 12:44:58 PM »
TO up 2-1 away from home, penalty now call against TO.  Morvant, yuh boy Julius now come on w/a couple fo mins to go...

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Football / Maturana Limits Latapy.
« on: October 06, 2008, 09:16:19 PM »
T&T coach restricts 'Little Magician' to input on field.
By: Lasana Liburd (Express).


Maturana Limits Latapy.

Trinidad and Tobago football icon and Falkirk midfielder Russell Latapy arrived at Piarco International Airport yesterday and will train with the "Soca Warriors" today for the first time under present head coach Francisco Maturana.

But it might not be in the capacity that he hoped.

Latapy was appointed, on September 21, as a player/coach by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) for crucial upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers away to Guatemala on October 11 and at home to the United States on October 15.

But Maturana, a two-time Colombia World Cup coach, told the Express the Scotland-based playmaker would only join his team as a player.

Maturana, when questioned on Latapy's role within his technical staff, smiled and said--through translator Ancil Glod--that he would also like to know.

He then pointed to each of his staff members, including assistant coach Anton Corneal, who huddled around after yesterday evening's training session for the national team at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

"This is my staff here," said Maturana. "I want to see Latapy on the field."

Latapy, who turned 40 this year, made his coaching ambitions clear on several occasions, but is yet to convince the TTFF he is ready for the top post.

In 2005, FIFA vice-president and TTFF special adviser Jack Warner appointed Latapy as a player/coach under Dutchman Leo Beenhakker, but the former Real Madrid coach refused to allow him on his technical staff.

At the time, Latapy refused to join the national squad unless he was also allowed to coach, but eventually returned as a player--after pleading from his close friend and team captain Dwight Yorke--to dramatic effect as he inspired a 3-2 win over Guatemala in qualifying for the 2006 World Cup.

Maturana suggested that Latapy might again have the opportunity to cast a spell on Guatemala on Saturday, but only as a player.

"The doors of the national team are always open," said Maturana. "He is a good player."

The Warriors trained without several foreign-based players yesterday, including Yorke, Latapy, Carlos Edwards, Chris Birchall, Jason Scotland and Dennis Lawrence.

Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince and Southampton striker Stern John were the only England-based players who returned on time to train, while United States-based defender Avery John was also present.

Another familiar face at the session was Sunderland star Kenwyne Jones, who came home to attend the funeral of a family member and was allowed to train with the national squad by his club manager Roy Keane.

Jones had company. Sunderland physiotherapist Craig Tears was sent to Trinidad to ensure that Jones "followed his rehabilitation programme" and did not "over-extend himself".

Tears, who was dressed in his club's kit, kept a watchful eye on the T&T team session from the sidelines.

"Everyone (at Sunderland) wanted my assignment," said Tears, with a laugh.

While Jones trained with the squad, John (S) worked out on his own. The national record goal-scorer is recovering from a slight hamstring tear but is desperate to play and said the Southampton medical staff expected him to be ready for action by Thursday.

"It is fantastic to be back," said John, who has 69 international goals from 104 appearances. "Wednesday's game (against the Dominican Republic) is definitely out but I am just trying to get myself fit for Saturday... It is always a pleasure to score goals but, whether I play for just five minutes, this is bigger than Stern John.

"It is about Trinidad and Tobago."

John cannot wait to be reunited with his former heroes and teammates, Yorke and Latapy, who, he feels, can still assist the national squad.

"It is always great to have the likes of Russell and Dwight in the team," he said. "They might not have the legs as before but they can always lift the guys."

Maturana insisted he is happy to have Latapy, too. But perhaps not in the role that everyone expected.

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General Discussion / Trinis take the lead in murders
« on: October 06, 2008, 11:12:19 AM »
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161384043

Badly worded title, implies overall # of homicides exceeds that in any other Caribbean country, what is true is that the rate of increase does exceed that of the latter, # of homicides is currently ~ 1/2 that of JA per capita.

Overall, a truly sad state of affairs irrespective of the above details

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What about Track & Field / Beijing Men's 110m Hurdles
« on: August 17, 2008, 09:08:02 PM »
Start List
Men's 110m Hurdles Round 1 - Heat 2
National Stadium / Mon Aug 18 2008 / Start Time 11:18


2 1099 SANDS Shamar Bahamas Apr 30 1985 13.44 13.44     

3 2499 SEDOC Gregory Netherlands Oct 16 1981 13.37 13.55     

4 3004 THOMAS Mikel Trinidad/Tobago Nov 23 1987 13.72 13.72     

5 1625 QUINONEZ Jackson Spain Jun 12 1980 13.33 13.40     

6 3211 OLIVER David United States Apr 24 1982 12.95 12.95     

7 2890 ZLATNAR Damjan Slovenia Dec 16 1977 13.56 13.71     

8 2313 LEE Jung-joon Korea Mar 26 1984 13.56 13.56     

PS: Aviator, ah eh tryin to take yuh wuk eh, jus helpin yuh out  :beermug: :beermug:

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Football / T&T's Hyland nears Portsmouth switch
« on: July 03, 2008, 06:14:40 PM »
TT Guardian
Courtesy meh brederin home from today's edition

T&T and former Clico San Juan Jabloleh player Khaleem Hyland is expected to head back to Portsmouth within the next couple of days to complete a deal with the club which has kept tabs on him for the past few months.


Hyland and current Jabloteh players Atullah Guerra and Lester Peltier, were on the brink of moving to the English Barclays Premiership club last season but due to the lack of international appearances needed in order to be granted a work permit by the UK I-Tome Office of Employment and a lack of co-operation on the part of some local T&T Football Federation officials the deal never materialised.


During their time in England, Hyland, Peltier and Guerra had trials at Arsenal, Portsmouth, Millwail and Scottish champions, Celtic who were reportedly prepared to pay £450,000 for Hyland and on a three-year contract.


Contacted for comment, Jabloteh coach, Terry Fenwick who was the man responsible of getting the trials organised for the trio said, 'Hyland's move abroad is imminent.


Fenwick added, "He is just awaiting his work permit and we are very confident that it will be approved this time as he has been a permanent fixture on the national for the past year!'.



Dutch powerhouse Ajax of Amsterdam were also said to be chasing the signature of Hyland last season and was rumoured to be willing to pay a similar fee to Celtic while offering Jabloteh 20 per cent of any sell- on fee.


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