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

« on: June 07, 2017, 03:13:34 AM »

I go take a beating for what I'm about to say...but I don't think national players should get paid it represent the country. It's a privilege. Win something...as in a tournament, get ah lil raise, house and land...Other than that...it's a privilege and it allows other opportunities to come all yuh way. Just my humble opinion.

Lol, so only de men in suits and shirt jack should benefit while the men on the field, sticking they foot in wild tackle, risking they career for pride alone...?

Mints, I hear and agree about the risks. I specifically said I don't think players on the national team should get paid, unless they win a tournament, it is a privilege to play for your country.

Now what should 100% be afforded to the players are, proper meals, accommodation, training and training gear, transportation and insurance. Regarding the staff...as a soldier pointed out, staff could be anyone, they hv administrative suites and should be compensated fairly aligned with their position. Positions not limited to a coach and his staff, right down to the water boy...

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

« on: June 06, 2017, 06:09:27 PM »

I go take a beating for what I'm about to say...but I don't think national players should get paid it represent the country. It's a privilege. Win something...as in a tournament, get ah lil raise, house and land...Other than that...it's a privilege and it allows other opportunities to come all yuh way. Just my humble opinion.

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

« on: June 05, 2017, 03:48:26 AM »

WATCH  Senior Men's Team interacting with young players at Westminster City Park in Denver, Colorado.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/nRPnSZd9Xxw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/nRPnSZd9Xxw</a>

I like this...great for the team spirit, great to see them getting support out there, but most importantly...we got a bonus friendly!

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

« on: June 01, 2017, 07:07:52 PM »

*venezuela

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

« on: June 01, 2017, 07:07:33 PM »

In the words of the great Contro.. SABOTAGE.. The fact that we getting a sweat against a JUCO team while our opponents are playing much better opposition, makes me question the true motives of the TTFA. As much as I want to back up meh team, the sad reality is that we not receiving the right resources to have a realistic chance of qualifying.

How the US get a sweat vs Venezuela? 7 miles off the coast.  How far Venezuela is to US.

Yuh think DJW don't know Venezia right there and things right with them...offcourse...he just to damn greedy and stink with himself. I mean come now...this is a World Cup campaign...of these guys get any type of result from the US, they really deserve super super credit...because they lack serious preparation and support!

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

« on: June 01, 2017, 01:47:55 PM »

FIFA window !!!

And Honduras played El Salvador and Mexico played Croatia and today Mexico playing Republic of Ireland and Saturday USA playing Venezuela while we playing FC Boulder.

Even St Kitts playing game vs Armenia next Sunday.

Same shit I saying....what real wrong with cokey eye DJW dred...fail to prepare=prepare to fail......what a joke of an administration

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

« on: June 01, 2017, 06:04:03 AM »

USA and Bruce Arena know how to beat T&T because they cut the pipelines and force T&T to make mistakes and also to only rely on long balls, Lawrence have to really be smart.

We need sensible players on de field and a solid back 4, yes Edwards good, but against USA it might be hard for him because he pace, we need young blood, runners.

Boucaud must play because he very compose, more than Hyland.

If we go to play for a draw we might as well pack we f00cking bag now, not saying we should just open up we kakahole and get expose, but we have to always have a winning mentality.

Mekeil is a decent player, but we have to watch him because he does make plenty mistakes, but I know he go play because this is a home match for he.

Jan

Mekeil

Bateau

Cyrus

Gonzales

Joevin

Boucaud

George

Cato

Molino

Kenwyne

Big big game. I think this game will be the biggest game as of yet. I really hope we rise to the occasion. This is the do or die game.

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

« on: May 31, 2017, 04:42:16 PM »

Senior Men enter final week of build up to WCQ with USA in Colorado.
TTFA Media.

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s team continued their build up towards next Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against the United States with two more training sessions in the morning period of Tuesday and Wednesday at Prentup Field in Colorado as the group of players entered the final week of preparations under the watchful eyes of head coach Dennis Lawrence and his backroom staff.

Lawrence’s pool increased with the arrival of European-based duo Khaleem Hyland and Sheldon Bateau while Colorado Rapids defender Mekeil Williams also joined the camp to begin training with the squad. Lawrence is expected to name his final squad on the weekend for the encounter at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Williams, based in Colorado is at home as his club plays their home matches at the venue for Thursday’s qualifier and he was in high spirits upon joining the camp on Tuesday.

“Joining the camp was a good feeling for me. I haven’t see the boys in a while and having them come to Colorado where I am based was a joy and pleasure for me and I am enjoying it so far. When they showed up at the game last week was a great feeling, a special moment for me. I felt that joy and passion from the moment I saw them in the stands and it was an experience I would remember,” Williams told TTFA Media.

About the conditions in Colorado, he continued: “Playing at altitude is difficult but you have to push through with it with a few sessions and then you are ready for it. I think we will be ready for the game come June 8th. I know the boys here have been putting in the work and when the other players come into camp everyone will be putting in the effort to get there by game time.

“Joining in the sessions from today was a joy for me. That is my comfort zone… being with my boys in the national team in training and being around the coaching staff and preparing for matches is something I always look forward to,” added the former W Connection defender.

Williams’ teammate on the Colorado team is US goalkeeper Tim Howard and both men have already placed a bet on the match. Bruce Arena confirmed to the media on Monday that Howard remains his number one choice.

“We actually made a bet on the game a couple days ago. If we win the game I get to keep my place in the dressing room and if they lose he has to sit wit the rookies for the rest of the season,” Williams added with a bit of laughter.

Meantime,  Eintracht Frankfurt defender Timmy Chandler has withdrawn from the U.S. national team ahead of two World Cup qualifiers because of a hamstring injury. On Sunday, he was among 27 players named to the squad, which gathered in the Denver area for preparations on Monday.No replacement was named right away, and it’s unclear whether Arena will fill the slot before Saturday’s friendly against Venezuela in Utah.

On the goalkeeper choice, Arena said “As of now it’s Tim Howard,” Arena said Monday. “He had two good games (in March) and we’ll have to see how these guys look over the next couple of weeks. We have good goalkeepers here so that’s the least of my worries.”

Arena also spoke about USA’s upcoming game against Venezuela, saying:  “It’s part of our preparation for the games against Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico, and we get to play a South American opponent with some very good players. They’re bringing in a number of their first team players, so it should be a real plus. We get a little bit of a taste of playing a game in altitude, and no question about it, it’s low altitude in comparison to Denver and Mexico City, but it’s a starting point.”

So essentially Lawrence will hv 3 days with the full compliment of players before a crucial game...this not making any sense...and everybody have boss friendlies but we playing a PDL team...better than that TTFA...all yuh on shittt. Keeping my fingers crossed and look forward to the game with optimism and hope!

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

« on: May 30, 2017, 02:48:37 AM »

This is a joke prep...

What was Tallest hoping to achieve with such weak opposition

Mexico played Croatia lossed 2-1, and USA played Venezuela, idk the result of that game though.

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

« on: May 29, 2017, 04:44:20 PM »

Hearing on the radio this morning that MLS released all the US players called up for national team almost 2 weeks ahead of the WCQ on June 8. Our 5 MLS players have not yet been released. The TTFA has written to MLS for equal treatment for our players to be released.

The official release date for players is June 3rd as per normal FIFA rules.

Art of War in full effect.

I see a two of our international players in Trinidad...congratulations to Hyland...he got married this weekend in Trinidad...joevin in Trinidad as well...was on a boat ride today...I'm not joking...idk about Molino tho...he didn't line up for MU...Sheldon in Colorado already...didn't see skipper on the roster for his game yesterday either!

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

« on: May 26, 2017, 07:16:08 AM »

nice to see the powers that be spent money fuh de team to train at high elevation..my concern is the quality of the training and practice sessions..

Based on the video clip?

I would be more concerned on the quality and experience of the coaching, first and foremost

You can train at high altitude for a month in advance and still lose because your coach makes the wrong decisions in selection and strategy

nice to see the powers that be spent money fuh de team to train at high elevation..my concern is the quality of the training and practice sessions..

Based on the video clip?

I would be more concerned on the quality and experience of the coaching, first and foremost

You can train at high altitude for a month in advance and still lose because your coach makes the wrong decisions in selection and strategy

Contro, that's a very general statement that can be used to describe an outcome for ANY team...what would you suggest for this current team in the present situation, that is, games played, games upcoming to turn the tide? It easy to point a finger...finger pointing don't equate into 3 points though...actually, what is it with you? I supported coach Hart big time, and I was disappointed he was let go...moving forward though, I have seen the warriors knocking a good brand under Lawrence and at the end of the day, it's about supporting the team...if they on shit, they on shit, but it seems like they fighting...so what else you want given the current situation man? Enough with the negativity...

Stallion just ignore that Contro. What you say dey, is what plenty posters alike say already. He's like a broken record. All he does is throw out a whole heap of conspiracy theories and when one stick he shout,"aha ent ah did tell alyuh so". Fellas even have a thread dedicated to him and his rhetoric, fuss dey fed up. He latest trick now is comparing Hart and Lawrence. Posters complaining they hate commenting and posting just so that he won't reply with a rant. 90% of regular posters and he don't agree but it's always the world according to Contro is the only one we should live in. I fuh one does just come to read, rather than post. Don't need all dat grief in my life at all from a keyboard terrorist! Watch the vitriol going and spew now eh but like before I can't be bothered to reply. So Stallion, do yuh self a favor bro and ignore him for your own sanity.

I hear yuh...and I seen it every single day, conspiracy this, DJW that...every single day...but yea I guess...figured I'd just ask...not like anything would change I guess. Just the negativity...game time coming and things not perfect, no where near, but oh gosh...just support the team, the coach, the country...is like he just waiting for the campaign to be over to say "I told you so," kinda thing...

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

« on: May 26, 2017, 06:18:37 AM »

nice to see the powers that be spent money fuh de team to train at high elevation..my concern is the quality of the training and practice sessions..

Based on the video clip?

I would be more concerned on the quality and experience of the coaching, first and foremost

You can train at high altitude for a month in advance and still lose because your coach makes the wrong decisions in selection and strategy

nice to see the powers that be spent money fuh de team to train at high elevation..my concern is the quality of the training and practice sessions..

Based on the video clip?

I would be more concerned on the quality and experience of the coaching, first and foremost

You can train at high altitude for a month in advance and still lose because your coach makes the wrong decisions in selection and strategy

Contro, that's a very general statement that can be used to describe an outcome for ANY team...what would you suggest for this current team in the present situation, that is, games played, games upcoming to turn the tide? It easy to point a finger...finger pointing don't equate into 3 points though...actually, what is it with you? I supported coach Hart big time, and I was disappointed he was let go...moving forward though, I have seen the warriors knocking a good brand under Lawrence and at the end of the day, it's about supporting the team...if they on shit, they on shit, but it seems like they fighting...so what else you want given the current situation man? Enough with the negativity...

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Football / Re: 2017 Caribbean Club Championship Thread

« on: May 20, 2017, 12:13:32 PM »

Central get beat by a DR team...they're know for baseball...wayyy Central...all dem ah talk ...that sad yea

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Football / Re: Joevin Jones Thread

« on: April 30, 2017, 05:17:30 PM »

Joevin had 2 assists yesterday against New England Revolution

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 24, 2017, 07:02:03 PM »

Whewww...huge sigh of relief. The campaign is off...what a scarp. We looked really good in the first half...we created good chances throughout the game as well! We were the better team tonight! Congratulations players and staff!

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 24, 2017, 04:41:22 PM »

T&T XI: 21.JM Williams; 11.Edwards, 25.Gonzales, 5.Cyrus, 17.Mekeil, 19.George, 8.Hyland, 7.Cato, 10.Molino, 3.Joevin, 9.Kenwyne (captain).

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 22, 2017, 01:00:45 PM »

Corncurls didn't even need to say he retire...he on shit

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 21, 2017, 04:17:56 PM »

Channel 596

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 21, 2017, 04:16:38 PM »

I lie...sorry...bein showing it at 6:50-9pm

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Panama Game (24-Mar-2017)

« on: March 21, 2017, 04:13:28 PM »

Guys, I just checked to see if any stations showing the game...NOTHING...anyone know if we gonna get a broadcast? I check espn, bein and fox...

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Football / Re: Stephen Hart Thread

« on: March 05, 2017, 11:39:59 AM »

before it get lost. Thanks Stephen Hart. Even in the game where we get drubbed 4-0 by the US, the first 10-15 mins of that game I see Trinbago knock ball so beautifully and with so much confidence. I can't remember the last time. Maybe was the liquor in my system but I was so sure we would make waves in the WC with a brand that was ours - players really allowed the freedom to express themselves.
Good luck in your next step. I hope you make yourself even better (keep coaching at a higher level) for when we shake off this jumbie administration and hopefully shake of the jumbies in the next administration so we could bring you back again and hopefully you give us a chance again. To make T&T take three steps forward after two steps back. Thanks for all the work you put in for us fans, you brought pride back to us. We wish Dennis well too as a son of the soil, but all true fans will yearn for your return.

SH is pure class, on and off the field!

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Football / Re: Kevin Molino Thread.

« on: March 04, 2017, 08:23:23 AM »

Yea that team weak. Molino is their best player. Even the bias commentator said it. He played really well imho. The team just wasn't up to par. Go for the paper...at the end of the day thats what it about...but I mean like no other team was interested!?? He young-ish yet. Good luck to MU tho...hopefully they get in a stride and start to play some decent ball, until then i hope being on a losing team doesn't affect his mental...he outshines his team definitely!

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Football / Re: Cummings recalled, as Lawrence names 27-man squad.

« on: February 15, 2017, 01:47:02 PM »

I find Maurice Ford looked decent in T&T's last set of games and Darren Mitchell deserved a call up, surprised Central FC and T&T assistant coach Stern John didn't recommend him? other than that, decent team.

Even though Jesus Perez is not a regular with W Connection I think he played left-back for North East Stars last season, so obviously Lawrence is looking to find a decent left-back with Triston Hodge and Jelani Peters there as well?

Never saw Jared London and Jomoul Francois.

As per this article it said only local based guys...so I'm guessing Alvin Jones didn't get through in Minnesota? Also Bakr playing back home too?

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Football / Re: Dennis Lawrence Thread

« on: February 15, 2017, 12:48:56 PM »

Boatswain, James and Cummings in Lawrence’s first squad; Carlos and Ford out
Lasana Liburd  Wednesday 15 February 2017 Global Football, National Football, Volley Leave a comment


Defence Force striker Jamille Boatswain and Police FC forward Jameel Perry were rewarded for their fine form this Pro League season with their first international call-ups to the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team.

The 27-man squad, which was announced by Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence at a press conference this afternoon, consisted entirely of local-based players.

Photo: Defence Force striker Jamille Boatswain (centre) celebrates the second goal of his treble against Police FC during the Pro Bowl semifinals at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 12 February 2017. Looking on (right) is his teammate and captain Jerwyn Balthazar. Defence Force won 4-0. (Courtesy Sean Morrison/Wired868)
Photo: Defence Force striker Jamille Boatswain (centre) celebrates the second goal of his treble against Police FC during the Pro Bowl semifinals at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 12 February 2017.
Looking on (right) is his teammate and captain Jerwyn Balthazar. Defence Force won 4-0.
(Courtesy Sean Morrison/Wired868)
Lawrence hopes to get two practice games for his local-based contingent before he decides which players will advance to his full team for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Mexico.

Boatswain scored 16 goals in all competitions—eight with his former club, Point Fortin Civic—and is the joint second highest domestic scorer, alongside fellow national recruit Hashim Arcia, while Perry managed just one goal less for the “Lawmen”.

Club Sando attacker Akeem Roach, who managed a league high 11 goals, is in the squad too and keeps his place from the Trinidad and Tobago team which played in last month’s 2017 Gold Cup Play Offs under former coach Tom Saintfiet.

However, Lawrence omitted former 2006 World Cup teammate Carlos Edwards, who captained the national team under Saintfiet, as well as defender Maurice Ford who was also a regular starter under Saintfiet. Winger Aikim Andrews is also out although he is believed to be unavailable due to overseas commitments.

Defence Force poacher Devorn Jorsling, whose 16 goals in all competitions was the highest tally in the domestic game, was also overlooked from the 27-man squad.

Photo: Defence Force striker Devorn Jorsling (right) cushions the ball while San Juan Jabloteh defender Jevon Morris stands guard during Pro League action at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 18 September 2016. (Courtesy Sean Morrison/Wired868)
Photo: Defence Force striker Devorn Jorsling (right) cushions the ball while San Juan Jabloteh defender Jevon Morris stands guard during Pro League action at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 18 September 2016.
(Courtesy Sean Morrison/Wired868)
Lawrence said he spoke to Defence Force coach Marvin Gordon before deciding on Jorsling’s fate and suggested that he felt the time was not right to consider the 33 year old forward at present. The burly striker has just returned to full fitness from an injury.

Lawrence did not offer an explanation for the exclusion of Edwards or anyone else, though.

“This is the group I am starting with,” said Lawrence, at today’s press, “but not necessarily the list I am going to end with.”

Other significant returnees are the Central FC pair of defender Julius James and midfielder Keron “Ball Pest” Cummings.

James, a former Columbus Crew player in the MLS, has not represented Trinidad and Tobago since 11 November 2011 when the Warriors lost 2-1 away to Guyana. But he caught the eye with a series of steady showings for the “Couva Sharks” as they clinched their third successive Pro League title.

James joined Central just last month.

Photo: Central FC defender Julius James (right) looks for passing options during Pro League action against Defence Force at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva on 24 January 2017. (Courtesy Chevaughn Christopher/Wired868)
Photo: Central FC defender Julius James (right) looks for passing options during Pro League action against Defence Force at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva on 24 January 2017.
(Courtesy Chevaughn Christopher/Wired868)
Cummings has not worn red, black and white strip since he was shot in his leg, just over a year ago. The stylish midfielder has not consistently commanded a starting role for Central this season and, arguably, his call-up might hint at the shortage of potential number 10s.

Lawrence was certainly happy to be unconventional in his initial squad. Cummings apart, Defence Force goalkeeper Andre Marchan is not even a regular starter at his club while defender Jesus Perez has not always held on to a first team spot at W Connection.

There were more debutantes too as Club Sando midfielders Jared London and former National Under-20 player Akeem Humphrey were also selected.

Central goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and midfielders Leston Paul and Sean De Silva are in as well, although club captain Darren “Chucky” Mitchell—who scored nine goals from a variety of positions across the midfield and even full back—was another surprise omission.

Lawrence explained that his coaching staff comprised of all people he felt comfortable working with and who he felt shared his vision.

Photo: W Connection coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier (second from right) and assistant coach Earl Jean (far right) speak to their players during a break between the action against Atlantico FC in 2016 Caribbean Club Championship action. (Courtesy Chevaughn Christopher/Wired868)
Photo: W Connection coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier (second from right) and assistant coach Earl Jean (far right) speak to their players during a break between the action against Atlantico FC in 2016 Caribbean Club Championship action.
(Courtesy Chevaughn Christopher/Wired868)
Lawrence said Connection coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier—who was initially recommended for his job by the TTFA technical committee—had valuable knowledge of the local league and its players while Central assistant coach Stern John, who is Trinidad and Tobago’s record goal scorer, was a bright upcoming coach who can impart his goalscoring knowledge to the squad.

Lawrence said he decided to appoint South African fitness trainer Riedoh Berdien based on the positive feedback of people who worked with him in Trinidad.

The Warriors squad had their first meeting this afternoon at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

(Trinidad and Tobago 27-man squad)

Goalkeepers: Jan-Michael Williams, Marvin Phillip, Glenroy Samuel, Adrian Foncette, Andre Marchan;

Defenders: Carlyle Mitchell, Julius James, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Daniel Cyrus, Jelani Peters, Alvin Jones, Curtis Gonzales, Jesus Perez, Triston Hodge,

Midfielders: Leston Paul, Sean De Silva, Jared London, Hughtun Hector, Tyrone Charles, Akeem Humphrey, Jomoul Francois, Nathan Lewis,

Forwards: Keron Cummings, Hashim Arcia, Akeem Roach, Jameel Perry, Jamille Boatswain.

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Football / Re: Dennis Lawrence Thread

« on: February 15, 2017, 12:48:02 PM »

Local squad announced! Cummings is back!!!


Goalkeepers: Jan-Michael Williams, Marvin Phillip, Glenroy Samuel, Adrian Foncette, Andre Marchan;

Defenders: Carlyle Mitchell, Julius James, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Daniel Cyrus, Jelani Peters, Alvin Jones, Curtis Gonzales, Jesus Perez, Triston Hodge,

Midfielders: Leston Paul, Sean De Silva, Jared London, Hughtun Hector, Tyrone Charles, Akeem Humphrey, Jomoul Francois, Nathan Lewis,

Forwards: Keron Cummings, Hashim Arcia, Akeem Roach, Jameel Perry, Jamille Boatswain.

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Football / Re: Is anything happening with our national team or are we waiting last minute?

« on: February 11, 2017, 02:29:47 PM »

Papayo!!


PLENTY to digest here!!

I will just leave this here:

“T&T will never play a WC again. Maybe qualify for the hockey WC [hysterical laughter emoticon].”

Yuh know...thought about this a lil more...that entire coaching squad never had a head coach position before...LIKE FOR REAL...we in a WC final qualification round and our ENTIRE coaching team was never a head coach...

I am ignorantly optimistic

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Football / Re: Is anything happening with our national team or are we waiting last minute?

« on: February 11, 2017, 11:04:58 AM »

LAWRENCE NAMES HIS SENIOR TEAM BACKROOM STAFF

ttfalogo
February 11, 2017
Head coach Dennis Lawrence has finalised his backroom staff for the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team.

Following a comprehensive and detailed review of the Technical positions, Lawrence has agreed to his full staff list.

Lawrence, who was appointed as head coach of the Men’s Senior Team last month, had only previously named Sol Campbell as his assistant coach but was today delighted to finalise this task  of naming his extended backroom staff and is also working on his plans for the build up to the 2018 World Cup Qualifying matches against Panama and Mexico on March 24th and 28th.

Several candidates were interviewed by Lawrence for each position and the successful ones were informed this week.

The National Team Staff is as follows :

Head Coach- Dennis Lawrence
Assistant Coaches – Sulzeer “Sol” Campbell, Stuart Charles Fevrier
Coach – Stern John
Goalkeeper Coach – Ross Russell
Fitness Conditioning Coach- Riedoh Berdien
Team Doctor-Israel Dowlat
Physiotherapist- Dave Isaac
Massage Therapist- Saron Joseph
Evaluation Science GPRS- Stephen Bradley
Match Analyst- Matthew Hawkes
Media Officer – Shaun Fuentes
Equipment Manager- Michael Williams.


So glad that big goatttt babwah not there anymore! Also fevrier and stern as assistant coaches, not bad!!! I like this crew. I wld hv preferred barber over fevrier though...

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Football / Re: Is anything happening with our national team or are we waiting last minute?

« on: February 08, 2017, 06:24:34 PM »

USA playing friendlies, Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica...

Trinidad and Tobago just playing d ass...DJW...what going on?

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Football / Re: Dennis Lawrence Thread

« on: January 28, 2017, 09:21:11 AM »

so who are to be his assistants ...are the Imperial fat one and the terrorist going to have a say in this?  maybe the terrorist might just skulk skunk around like he did with Santeef and just undermine DL. Maybe a thread is needed telling DL why needs needs to have his own handpicked staff. (Sam ..Contro get on it)

Hutson Charles and fenwick

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Football / Re: Kevin Molino Thread.

« on: January 26, 2017, 04:49:47 PM »

Adrian Heath, left, was named as the new head coach of Minnesota United FC, Tuesday, Nov. 29 2016 at the team's headquarters in Golden Valley. At right is Manny Lagos, Sporting Director for the team. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi)
Adrian Heath, left, was named as the new head coach of Minnesota United FC, Tuesday, Nov. 29 2016 at the team’s headquarters in Golden Valley. At right is Manny Lagos, Sporting Director for the team. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi)
By   ANDY GREDER | agreder@pioneerpress.com   |
PUBLISHED: January 26, 2017 at 3:17 pm | UPDATED: January 26, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Minnesota United is in the process of trading for midfielder Kevin Molino from Orlando City, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

United also will acquire goalkeeper Patrick McLain and give Orlando City $650,000 from two MLS funds, according to Alicia Rose DelGallo of the Sentinel. The trade could be one of the biggest deals in Major League Soccer history, she reported.


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United reportedly tried to trade for Molino during the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Jan. 13, but the Loons’ offer of $500,000 in allocation money was turned down, according to FourFourTwo.
Heath, United’s new coach who coached Molino in Orlando City from 2011-16, declined to discuss the pursuit of Molino when he met with the media in Golden Valley last week. A United spokesman declined comment on a trade for Molino on Thursday from the club’s preseason training camp in Arizona.

Molino, 26, had 11 goals and eight assists in 30 games for Orlando City last season. Heath, who joined Orlando City as coach in 2010, coached Molino and the Lions until he was fired last July.

Given Molino’s production, he was a bargain last season with a guaranteed compensation of $121,000, according to numbers released by the MLS players’ union in September. Molina was dissatisfied with his contract, and Orlando had been shopping Molino to other clubs, a source said.

Molino, who is from Trinidad and Tobago, was Orlando City’s first MLS signing in 2014 before the Lions made their debut as an expansion franchise in MLS in 2015. He didn’t have a goal or assist in seven games during the 2015 season.

Molino was a standout on Heath’s Orlando teams in the third-tier United Soccer League. Molino was named USL MVP in 2012 and 2014, when he set a league record with 20 goals as Orlando won the regular-season title.

McLain, of Eau Claire, Wis., is a 6-foot-3 keeper who played in one game with the Chicago Fire in 2016. He earned $72,500 last season and was acquired by Orlando in the MLS re-entry draft. He played in two games with Chivas USA in 2013 before spending 2014 and 2015 in USL and collegiate soccer at Cal Poly.