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Football / Re: Copa America Thread

« on: February 24, 2024, 04:38:15 AM »

Next thing to keep an eye on. . CSA - Canada soccer, is in a very very bad situation. Their financial situation definitely warrants a Normalization Committee. Some things Contro, saying about FIFA and the TTFA, might have a bit of truth. BUT I dont think its that ubiquitous. Nor do I think that Angus is thinking about choosing all the wrong players just so he can lose the match and please FIFA. .

 Now back to the CSA. They entered into an agreement with a sporting company, which took a well over 50% of the World cup money. All of their players on the Men and Women's set up are still owed. And there's many people who are still waiting on checks from the CSA. That's one of the reasos why they never had any friendlies during the Nations league. They also got an interim men's coach who only coached 1 or 2 games. Recently the director of the CSA stepped down. I wouldn't be surprised if the Canadian players show up unprepared. They might even use this match to bring light to the situation. Some players might even boycott.

Keep an eye on this situation. It might play out in our favor.

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Football / Re: Copa America Thread

« on: February 24, 2024, 04:18:25 AM »

Contro, that training squad was just to give some others a chance. I think we'll get basically the same team for the Nations league. Maybe 2 or 3 new faces . At the same time, a new face has to be more than exceptional. The team has a certain chemistry that is working. Bringing a young boy, just because he plays in Europe, will be like running with scissors.

These players are going to be the most important:

Levi
Rampersad
Moore
David
Smith

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Football / Re: Men's U-20 Football Team Thread.

« on: February 23, 2024, 07:10:40 PM »

Now that was a damn good ending.  3-2. Chaves took it like a pro. We shouldn't have been down two.

Good come back. Let's see what Canada does to SVG. That'll give us a better idea of what to expect.

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Football / Re: Scouting for Talent Thread

« on: February 22, 2024, 09:58:59 AM »

@Marcus868 they should be in the u20 set up for sure. How did these two fly under the radar? How Haynes miss these two?

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

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Football / Re: Copa America Thread

« on: February 21, 2024, 06:48:16 PM »

Anthony Herbert. . Shouldn't be overlooked for the Canada game. He's a big strong defender. Don't forget about him Angus

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Football / Re: Ryan Telfer Thread

« on: February 09, 2024, 05:46:29 PM »

Europe over Canada for sure. But what's more realistic? The Canadian Premier League has been extremely "kind" to TT football.

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Football / Re: Marc Gangia Thread.

« on: February 09, 2024, 09:35:12 AM »

@VB I said the same thing. However, I say give the youth a chance to see.

To be fair to Eve, this 35 man call up is just to see who to add to the core 14 players.

The #1 and 2 MLS draft should get looked at. No if ands or buts.

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Football / Re: Scouting for Talent Thread

« on: February 08, 2024, 04:23:27 PM »

I meant might be eligible. It was on a post on here.

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Football / Re: Scouting for Talent Thread

« on: February 08, 2024, 01:55:30 PM »

Sheldon Bateau is playing regularly. He's probably the only one that is worth selecting from that Hart-Lawrence era.

Speaking about the Danish, I don't think Frenderup is on Eve list anymore.

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Football / Re: Scouting for Talent Thread

« on: February 08, 2024, 12:30:09 PM »

Alright fellas. Let we not get ahead of ourselves. I agree the pool that Eve call for looks, might not be the strongest... The Danish youth playing in 5th tier?? I wonder how much better 5th tier Danish football is compared to the Pro League?

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

In the end these guys will be there for sure:

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

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

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Football / Re: 2026 World Cup Thread

« on: January 26, 2024, 06:59:20 PM »

Group A
Honduras will get first spot.
Cuba, Antigua and Bermuda fighting for 2nd place

Group B
TT winning the group
Costa Rica 2nd spot

Group C
Haiti and Curacao
St Lucia has improved a lot. They got 2 or 3 EPL players. More than us. They will take points from Haiti or Curacao.

Group D
Panama taking that easy
Nicaragua and Guyana fighting for the 2nd spot. Belize and Montserrat will determine if it's Nica or Guya.

Group E
Jamaica and Guatemala taking that

Group F
El Salvador, Suriname. But I not ruling out Puerto Rico to make it difficult for ES or Sur.

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Football / Re: Levi Garcia Thread

« on: January 16, 2024, 06:06:59 AM »

@contro, Levi is top 10 in Concacaf for sure. . Btw, the US has Pulisic.

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Football / Re: Reon Moore Thread

« on: January 08, 2024, 04:46:32 AM »

Thank you!

The CPL has been very kind to TT football.

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Football / Re: The Best Ways to SABOTAGE the T&T National Football Team...

« on: December 16, 2023, 09:12:50 PM »

Misunderstanding. I was not suggesting that you painted me as an Eve supporter.

The CMNT will take a stand or boycott before the game. This is how they'll get heard. I don't see their stars playing for the team if payments are still outstanding. Not saying we should bank on this. But this issue with Canadian soccer might play in our favor.

We'll see. I actually have a good feeling about our chances. We actually play better under pressure. Canada doesn't. So we shall see

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Football / Re: The Best Ways to SABOTAGE the T&T National Football Team...

« on: December 16, 2023, 01:44:23 PM »

Contro, I not an Eve defender. But you can't just say that his heart isn't there because he won't "bite the hand that feeds him". He's been quite vocal lately about not having a contract in place. Also, when you say "bite the hand", what you really expecting him to do or to say the NC? Cuss them? Tell them off? The man is a worker just like anyone else.

Right now, I wouldn't change him for this upcoming game against Canada. He has defied the odds. Something is clicking here. However, I am with you 100% about his tactics and strategies.

Eve might not be the best to take the team to 2026. I'm in favor of Hart just like you. I think he will be gone after the Canada game, regardless of the result.

As for Hart, he's available for the post. He is no longer with HFX. Once the NC is out, I think the new TTFA admins will replace Eve.

Well that's why Canada ain't see no NC as yet. They have the "privilege" of having the opportunity to correct their mistakes.

Concacaf prefers to have Canada in the Copa before TT. However, Canada soccer is in very bad shape. They are projecting a 6m dollar deficit. They don't have money for matches. They only played one friendly since the Gold cup. Also, some players are still owed money from the Qatar appearance and beyond. I expect some action from the players before the March game. Mark my words

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Football / Re: The Best Ways to SABOTAGE the T&T National Football Team...

« on: December 11, 2023, 08:21:46 AM »

Good point.

To be fair to Eve, he did a decent job. His tactics are questionable. But he's trying. His heart is in it.

By the way, I feel we go beat Canada. Concacf is due for a shock or upset. None has come as yet. With the disarray in the Canada soccer association (I surprised a Normalization Committee hasn't reached Canada as yet) things are shifting in our favor. The Canada boys seems to lack the umph that got them to the world cup. Stay tuned.
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Football / Re: The Best Ways to SABOTAGE the T&T National Football Team...

« on: December 10, 2023, 11:58:52 AM »

Bringing new faces for the Canada game, is not a good idea. Unless they are of the caliber of Levi Garcia. Bringing in an under 21 just because they playing development football in Europe, is suicide.

Other than Levi, I can only think of one player that is  worth the risk. Sheldon Bateau.

Everything culminates in March with the Canada game and the end of the Normalization Committee tenure. Something to think about Contro, if we beat Canada and make it to the Copa, the Normalization Committee will look like gods. Their decisions and actions will be credited for getting the team to Copa. I'm sure FIFA will want the limelight

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: December 08, 2023, 10:48:25 AM »

If we qualify, we facing Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Don't be surprised if Venezuela is removed from the Copa. If Maduro invades Guyana, I guarantee Concacaf, Conmenbol and FIFA will have Venezuela removed. This might make way for another Concacaf spot.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 25, 2023, 01:28:55 PM »

Eve had the tactics off. We all seen that at the beginning of the match.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 24, 2023, 07:20:52 PM »

I am on the fence with being hyped about this win. I think fans realize that the US has the potential to beat us with 10 men. But we pulled it off. Not only did we win, but we started to take over the game from the US. It wasn't a fluke win.

Real madness I agree with you. We looked bad during the first Curacao game. But we win that. I thought that was luck. The El Salvador game, we was down early, we come back and win. That's when I realize that Eve doing something right. Next game with Guatemala, same thing. Based on the results over this campaign, Eve has won my support. However, he needs to really take inventory of his approach. The starting line up of the last game, was a step in the right direction.

I think the US and TT should play eachother as preparation for their games in March. It makes sense.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 23, 2023, 01:49:19 PM »

Trini_2026, it has to do with scouting and having a good agent. There are other players who aren't as talented as Reon, that are playing outside TT in better leagues.

 @frico dat cool patna

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 22, 2023, 06:56:48 PM »

@Frico, I say forget Molino. If anyone is to come back, it's Bateau.

Canada is beatable. With a fit Garcia, we can do it.

Btw, Rampersad and Phillips are starting to take more ownership of the mid field. They're chemistry will be important. Phillips needs to watch his tackles though.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 22, 2023, 07:07:48 AM »

This thing confusing. One source say it is Canada. This is based on Concacaf rankings. Then I was just reading that they rank them based on their performance in the quarter finals. This is how they ranked the semi finalist for the finals. If that's true, then we playing Honduras.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 21, 2023, 11:51:37 PM »

Canada we playing according to Wikipedia

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 21, 2023, 11:38:34 PM »

Looks like it's Honduras.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 21, 2023, 08:36:05 PM »

Good win JA.

This means we might get Canada.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 21, 2023, 05:21:58 PM »

Our right and left backs are important. We seen how Curacao exploited the corners when we were short of Gomez and Raymond.

Experiment with Andre Raymond as the clean up defensive midfield man. I'm sure he can hold that position down too.

Mexico can put past 3 to Honduras. When Mexico dont score early against teams they supposed to beat, they get frustrated. Once they get a goal in the first half, they will beat Honduras.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 21, 2023, 01:19:06 PM »

Lil damo that is a good point.

Canadian Premier League has benefited us a lot. Teller, Rampersad, Shaw, Singh and A. Garcia, have raked in a lot of minutes there.

Reon Moore, now that is what I call overlooked or ignored talent. He'll tear up the Canadian Premier League and the USL easily. He's strong and fast. Can't recall seeing a player like that for the NT in a long time.

I feel some players go get a look after yesterday's performance. Denzil Smith and Reon Moore can be a good find for a team needing a good keeper and an attacking mid who can play striker.

No Levi Garcia. . I think that scoreline would have been 3 or 4 to 1.

Anyone see Panama and Costa Rica yesterday? If Mexico win, we might get Costa Rica. I like our chances of that is the case.

I don't think concacaf wants to chance it with Mexico. If alyuh know wat I mean.

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 18, 2023, 09:07:54 PM »

Andre Raymond plays 4th division in Portugal.

I think we have about 4 guys that can play MLS. Or have that potential:

Andre Raymond
Denzil Smith
Andre Rampersad
Ryan Telfer

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Football / Re: 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League Thread

« on: November 18, 2023, 02:14:33 PM »

The US got many replacements for him.