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Football / Re: Ask the TTFA
« on: July 23, 2014, 07:29:47 AM »
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General Discussion / Re: London Calling ...... T&T ferries an unpleasant journey
« on: July 11, 2014, 05:19:49 PM »
He correct
I went 2 weeks ago..
I dubbed it the vomit comet
Stick to the plane.
I went 2 weeks ago..
I dubbed it the vomit comet
Stick to the plane.
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Football / Re: How do you teach a player to be smart?
« on: June 14, 2014, 09:51:48 AM »
Notwithstanding all that has been said above.
I feel some people just have "genius" mentally when it comes to football and see plays, situations, passes and scenarios before they occur.
Muscle memory and training exercises could only take you so far,instinct too...but there are players out there who will purposely beat you in a certain direction, trap a ball in certain direction, feint etc to create a play not immediately but 2-3 plays down the line.
Most TT players from rec to national team operate in the now... man rush een, beat him to avoid the foot...not beat to create the space for the pass or to help your teammate.
This intelligence to me is a gift...you either have it or you don't.
However a duncee player with fitness or skill could get up to speed with practice, videos, training and prep.
Latapy is a boss...he had it, Dwighty too, Pirlo have it, Zidane had it, Carlos Valderamma had it. In terms of fwds, players like bergkamp, Van Nistelroy, Suarez all of them have more than the physical tools to see space and movement.
Believe it or not..I know I might get real licks for this and it might just negate everything I type above, but Stern John had that gift. The ability to put yourself in the correct space at the correct time and finish the play was a part of his skill set. Stern ent do that on a one off...he was always in the correct position game after game. It was even more evident as when injury, weight, lack of speed etc was taking a toll on him...his "upstairs" allowed him to still function and get the job done. (please bear in mind I used to say #14 was d worse ting in a tugs)
Again, a player can only be considered "bright" when he is compared to another who is "duncee". But dunceeness pervading the national team at this point. You only need one smart player to help develop others and in time I am sure that individual will be discovered.
I feel some people just have "genius" mentally when it comes to football and see plays, situations, passes and scenarios before they occur.
Muscle memory and training exercises could only take you so far,instinct too...but there are players out there who will purposely beat you in a certain direction, trap a ball in certain direction, feint etc to create a play not immediately but 2-3 plays down the line.
Most TT players from rec to national team operate in the now... man rush een, beat him to avoid the foot...not beat to create the space for the pass or to help your teammate.
This intelligence to me is a gift...you either have it or you don't.
However a duncee player with fitness or skill could get up to speed with practice, videos, training and prep.
Latapy is a boss...he had it, Dwighty too, Pirlo have it, Zidane had it, Carlos Valderamma had it. In terms of fwds, players like bergkamp, Van Nistelroy, Suarez all of them have more than the physical tools to see space and movement.
Believe it or not..I know I might get real licks for this and it might just negate everything I type above, but Stern John had that gift. The ability to put yourself in the correct space at the correct time and finish the play was a part of his skill set. Stern ent do that on a one off...he was always in the correct position game after game. It was even more evident as when injury, weight, lack of speed etc was taking a toll on him...his "upstairs" allowed him to still function and get the job done. (please bear in mind I used to say #14 was d worse ting in a tugs)
Again, a player can only be considered "bright" when he is compared to another who is "duncee". But dunceeness pervading the national team at this point. You only need one smart player to help develop others and in time I am sure that individual will be discovered.
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Football / Re: 'Soca Warriors' ends South American tour winless.
« on: June 09, 2014, 12:58:46 PM »
Of course Hart go be exasperated...them fellas ent learning.
Dunceeness hard to cure, especially if you work hard in training, you talk bout it, you tell them what to do...yuh shout at them from the sidelines and then yuh see dem balls up right infront yuh face. Worse yet yuh lapse twice in the space of a few days
They accustommed getting goal end of first half and right after the break....men concentration off or they fitness off.
I did not mention the Honduras and Jamaica games as we kept clean sheets however the 2-2 draw with el salvador was Harts first game so I give him the bly, but if you read the match report it was d same old.
Lets go in chronological order shall we...
1)Haiti 2 (16 & 53 min) vs TT 0
2)Mexico eked out an intense 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta last night to advance to the semi-final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Warriors conceded a somewhat soft goal in the 83rd minute
3)T&T 3 v Saudi Arabia 1
Jones (Primus) 4 Hazazi (Al Shehri) 47
Jones (Unassist) 5
Boucaud (Molino) 85
4)Final: - T&T 3 v UAE 3
Willis Plaza 56 Habib Fardan Abdualla 9
Kenwyne Jones 87-Pen Ali Ahmed Mabkhout 37
Kevin Molino 92 Ahmed Khalil 54
5)Argentina 3 v Trinidad and Tobago 0
Palacio 46
Mascherano 51
Rodríguez 64
6)Iran 2 v T&T 0
Haji Safi 45+
Ghoochannejhad 54
Dunceeness hard to cure, especially if you work hard in training, you talk bout it, you tell them what to do...yuh shout at them from the sidelines and then yuh see dem balls up right infront yuh face. Worse yet yuh lapse twice in the space of a few days
They accustommed getting goal end of first half and right after the break....men concentration off or they fitness off.
I did not mention the Honduras and Jamaica games as we kept clean sheets however the 2-2 draw with el salvador was Harts first game so I give him the bly, but if you read the match report it was d same old.
Lets go in chronological order shall we...
1)Haiti 2 (16 & 53 min) vs TT 0
2)Mexico eked out an intense 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta last night to advance to the semi-final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Warriors conceded a somewhat soft goal in the 83rd minute
3)T&T 3 v Saudi Arabia 1
Jones (Primus) 4 Hazazi (Al Shehri) 47
Jones (Unassist) 5
Boucaud (Molino) 85
4)Final: - T&T 3 v UAE 3
Willis Plaza 56 Habib Fardan Abdualla 9
Kenwyne Jones 87-Pen Ali Ahmed Mabkhout 37
Kevin Molino 92 Ahmed Khalil 54
5)Argentina 3 v Trinidad and Tobago 0
Palacio 46
Mascherano 51
Rodríguez 64
6)Iran 2 v T&T 0
Haji Safi 45+
Ghoochannejhad 54
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Football / Re: New Hoyte on the block.
« on: June 05, 2014, 09:12:30 AM »
So both brothers were on the field at the same time...When was the last occurrence of an event such as this in T&T?
I know it happens at colleges league level but what about National team level.
I know it happens at colleges league level but what about National team level.
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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Argentina Game (4-Jun-2014)
« on: June 05, 2014, 08:57:57 AM »
I think coach Hart did a very good job with this team and the few resources at his disposal.
Had we gotten one practice game in...I think we may have had a more positive showing.
However I am proud at how the fellas played...Argentina is a big side. player for player they have better personnel and yet still we matched them.
Maybe Argentina didnt try too hard, maybe they were frustrated or really they ent that good. But whatever it is if the players had a lil more belief the outcome mighta be better.
Hart tactics were spot on...is d players were poor in execution.
A goal changes a game and had Kenwyne put that one in early, it woulda give the team a lift.
We need more games like this as Big Mag said...but look at how this side has improved...they also follow instructions and are more disciplined than before, which is refreshing.
We going in the right direction, have patience.
Had we gotten one practice game in...I think we may have had a more positive showing.
However I am proud at how the fellas played...Argentina is a big side. player for player they have better personnel and yet still we matched them.
Maybe Argentina didnt try too hard, maybe they were frustrated or really they ent that good. But whatever it is if the players had a lil more belief the outcome mighta be better.
Hart tactics were spot on...is d players were poor in execution.
A goal changes a game and had Kenwyne put that one in early, it woulda give the team a lift.
We need more games like this as Big Mag said...but look at how this side has improved...they also follow instructions and are more disciplined than before, which is refreshing.
We going in the right direction, have patience.
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General Discussion / Re: Corruption, Cocaine and Murder in Trinidad - Vice Documentary
« on: May 20, 2014, 09:19:42 PM »
The journalist was a very brave guy...kudos to him and well done on this documentary.
It is sad that this is what we live through down here.
I also took issue with mr bakr and his "I run tings" attitude, but we like it so.
This country will never be a paradise again, too many people in govnt corrupt and behind the curtain.
Only a cleansing from the most high could fix this place.
It is sad that this is what we live through down here.
I also took issue with mr bakr and his "I run tings" attitude, but we like it so.
This country will never be a paradise again, too many people in govnt corrupt and behind the curtain.
Only a cleansing from the most high could fix this place.
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General Discussion / Re: Unmanned ‘spying‘ vehicles soon—Gary
« on: May 19, 2014, 12:41:15 PM »
Maybe the coup rumours had substance........or they made them up to justify the purchasing of the "toys".
It's not hard to post a status or send a tweet to the town makko, who takes it up and sells it wholesale.
It's not hard to post a status or send a tweet to the town makko, who takes it up and sells it wholesale.
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General Discussion / Re: Unmanned ‘spying‘ vehicles soon—Gary
« on: May 12, 2014, 07:50:12 PM »
capt crunch...the cereal gettin soggy breds.
Stop the tv appearances and pappy show stories.
Stop the tv appearances and pappy show stories.
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General Discussion / Re: Armoured APC's and SUV's coming to T&T soon.
« on: May 12, 2014, 07:48:39 PM »
is because they have dread pothole in the road...they need something dat could take the bumps.
its just another method for capt crunch to thief money before the party get kick out.
its just another method for capt crunch to thief money before the party get kick out.
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General Discussion / Re: There is a saying which goes: If you fix Laventille you fix Trinidad & Tobago
« on: April 29, 2014, 09:33:23 AM »
Honestly,
I think the govnt is waiting for a coup to happen again...so they can annihilate and obliterate east POS, Sea Lots and the Beetham.
Reclaim that prime property and expand the port and city of POS and bring the airport vision that Patos wanted to fruitation.
Put up some gated communities on the hill for the syrians, foreigners and rich T&T folks and relocate the remaining inhabitants to the hdc settlements located in and around the country.
When Tiwarie wanted cable cars from Laventille to POS....you feel he talking just so....he jump d gun and sell out the plan.
Of course a developed new city needs transport.
Watch and see...just as how the drag mall burn down in POS, laventille and beetham go burn too.
You don't find it suspicious they take so long to put out the fires in the dump. It was intentional...to smoke out the residents.
Again watch the play...ent derek chin want to expand movietown to some kinda big amusement park. It only have so much mangrove he could fill...he cyar go to the right into cocorite and westmoorings...is left he hadda go.
The port hadda shift down.
Dump hadda move
and Laventille and environs will fold up give it time...it go happen.
I think the govnt is waiting for a coup to happen again...so they can annihilate and obliterate east POS, Sea Lots and the Beetham.
Reclaim that prime property and expand the port and city of POS and bring the airport vision that Patos wanted to fruitation.
Put up some gated communities on the hill for the syrians, foreigners and rich T&T folks and relocate the remaining inhabitants to the hdc settlements located in and around the country.
When Tiwarie wanted cable cars from Laventille to POS....you feel he talking just so....he jump d gun and sell out the plan.
Of course a developed new city needs transport.
Watch and see...just as how the drag mall burn down in POS, laventille and beetham go burn too.
You don't find it suspicious they take so long to put out the fires in the dump. It was intentional...to smoke out the residents.
Again watch the play...ent derek chin want to expand movietown to some kinda big amusement park. It only have so much mangrove he could fill...he cyar go to the right into cocorite and westmoorings...is left he hadda go.
The port hadda shift down.
Dump hadda move
and Laventille and environs will fold up give it time...it go happen.
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General Discussion / Re: Vicious,Brutal,Sadistic
« on: April 29, 2014, 09:19:36 AM »
The father is a imps and d mother is a hero
Beat that lil girl like a snake....
Mammy hit her some small left hand belt...not any big scourging.
Also as said above, before each blow...mammy explain why she beating her.
Videos that came after...her sister said they try banning her, taking away phone etc nuttin working.
So cutarse was d last straw.
Everybody circumstance and how they grow up different, don't judge mamy...she trying her best and I applaud her.
Beat that lil girl like a snake....
Mammy hit her some small left hand belt...not any big scourging.
Also as said above, before each blow...mammy explain why she beating her.
Videos that came after...her sister said they try banning her, taking away phone etc nuttin working.
So cutarse was d last straw.
Everybody circumstance and how they grow up different, don't judge mamy...she trying her best and I applaud her.
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Football / Re: The Stretford End- Home of the Champions
« on: April 29, 2014, 08:58:24 AM »
Hi guys,
Just popping in to see how things are going...keep up the good work.
Just popping in to see how things are going...keep up the good work.
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Football / Re: SWO celebrates the New Year with Sheldon Phillips.
« on: January 22, 2014, 12:57:09 PM »
Mr Phillips,
Thank you for taking the reigns and helping T&T football get back on it's feet.
Thank you for taking the time to read my contributions. It is meant to be a view from the stands and a filler for all the little things not picked up by the cameras and established journalists.
I really was unaware as to who reads my observations, but if those in authority can take notice and fix the simple things...all these little things that help in making a T&T match more than just a game, but an outing, an experience that families and supporters would be willing to pay for, regardless of the outcome on the field...everyone will benefit.
So make sure the washrooms in order, the vendors on point and the entry and exit to the stadium painless and easy.
Also sw.net and by extension the forum is the heart and soul of T&T football, embrace all the contributors and you will see how much more all of us have to offer.
Thank you for taking the reigns and helping T&T football get back on it's feet.
Thank you for taking the time to read my contributions. It is meant to be a view from the stands and a filler for all the little things not picked up by the cameras and established journalists.
I really was unaware as to who reads my observations, but if those in authority can take notice and fix the simple things...all these little things that help in making a T&T match more than just a game, but an outing, an experience that families and supporters would be willing to pay for, regardless of the outcome on the field...everyone will benefit.
So make sure the washrooms in order, the vendors on point and the entry and exit to the stadium painless and easy.
Also sw.net and by extension the forum is the heart and soul of T&T football, embrace all the contributors and you will see how much more all of us have to offer.
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General Discussion / Re: Cocaine in Trinidad Orange & Grapefruit Juice Cans
« on: January 22, 2014, 10:05:11 AM »
Expect more bodies to drop and a big boy getting pass out in the next few weeks.
That is a heft amount of money to repay.
Worse yet if somebody squeals.
But they have plenty fetes to launder the money and they have to let those pass.
Watch for SOE in Lent.
That is a heft amount of money to repay.
Worse yet if somebody squeals.
But they have plenty fetes to launder the money and they have to let those pass.
Watch for SOE in Lent.
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Football / Re: 2014 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship Thread
« on: January 20, 2014, 08:44:49 AM »
Elan summed it up perfectly.
We choke...Again.
Nuttin new and we don't learn anything from previous lessons from all age groups.
It have no hard luck leading 3-1 to collecting 7.
From small goal to WCQ...dat is shit.
We choke...Again.
Nuttin new and we don't learn anything from previous lessons from all age groups.
It have no hard luck leading 3-1 to collecting 7.
From small goal to WCQ...dat is shit.
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Football / Re: The Stretford End- Home of the Champions
« on: January 06, 2014, 10:06:15 AM »
Ah yes...doom and gloom in this thread.
It good...take lix
Yes I am a Man U hater and enjoying every moment of this.
Carry on smartly.
Moyes to di world!!!!!
It good...take lix
Yes I am a Man U hater and enjoying every moment of this.
Carry on smartly.
Moyes to di world!!!!!
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Football / Re: Local Based...Whappening with Flow & Sportsmax
« on: November 29, 2013, 01:53:33 PM »
Fellas,
Is water more dan flour right now with Sportsmax,
Watch the schedule for Sunday
http://www.sportsmax.tv/schedule/#2013-12-01
Is water more dan flour right now with Sportsmax,
Watch the schedule for Sunday
http://www.sportsmax.tv/schedule/#2013-12-01
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Football / Re: Local Based...Whappening with Flow & Sportsmax
« on: November 29, 2013, 01:47:11 PM »
I now call FLow,
They say is all sportsmax fault and they hold the rights so they cannot show any EPL games on any other channel.
They also tell me I cannot get a refund or credit as the station is working and there is programming on. They are not responsible for content.
I ask her how much for the NBC package, she say 29.99 however, they have been instructed to block the games on those stations as well...i.e it ent making sense.
So I was then directed to Sportsmax site and I can make an enquiry there.
I will send them a "something" in a lil while.
But is month end...I feel I terminating sportsmax soon if they ent fix it.
They say is all sportsmax fault and they hold the rights so they cannot show any EPL games on any other channel.
They also tell me I cannot get a refund or credit as the station is working and there is programming on. They are not responsible for content.
I ask her how much for the NBC package, she say 29.99 however, they have been instructed to block the games on those stations as well...i.e it ent making sense.
So I was then directed to Sportsmax site and I can make an enquiry there.
I will send them a "something" in a lil while.
But is month end...I feel I terminating sportsmax soon if they ent fix it.
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Football / Local Based...Whappening with Flow & Sportsmax
« on: November 29, 2013, 08:03:01 AM »
They real mess up last weekend and I find the programming this week iffy.
I watch the Chelsea game on NBC channel 60, but anybody know what is d scene with sportsmax.
I watch the Chelsea game on NBC channel 60, but anybody know what is d scene with sportsmax.
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Football / Re: Preserving the Tacarigua Savannah
« on: November 25, 2013, 07:37:14 AM »
Just an idea
Looking at the plan,
If they put in a training field...it could be an opportunity for a a Pro League team to get a home stadium.
What if this is done in all the community parks and they give the pro league teams. Let the pro league sides pay a rent...use that money to maintain the grass, lights, litter, security, parking etc.
Just a thought.
Looking at the plan,
If they put in a training field...it could be an opportunity for a a Pro League team to get a home stadium.
What if this is done in all the community parks and they give the pro league teams. Let the pro league sides pay a rent...use that money to maintain the grass, lights, litter, security, parking etc.
Just a thought.
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Football / Re: D Touches Match Report - T&T vs JA
« on: November 20, 2013, 09:28:29 AM »
Coop's
Yuh sound like yuh was in "Grounds" if you was in "Stands" you woulda get a unlocked toilet. I ent too sure about the toilet paper or a locking stall door but you woulda get soap albeit in a lil blue waters bottle.
Years ago when I told alyuh...men was peeing in sink and ting alyuh used to feel I making up stuff.
The powers that be need to realise every event needs a certain number of resources. Bathrooms are the most important, followed by the concessions.
All these things add to the experience of a game and determines if one will pay money to support in the future.
Yuh sound like yuh was in "Grounds" if you was in "Stands" you woulda get a unlocked toilet. I ent too sure about the toilet paper or a locking stall door but you woulda get soap albeit in a lil blue waters bottle.
Years ago when I told alyuh...men was peeing in sink and ting alyuh used to feel I making up stuff.
The powers that be need to realise every event needs a certain number of resources. Bathrooms are the most important, followed by the concessions.
All these things add to the experience of a game and determines if one will pay money to support in the future.
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Football / D Touches Match Report - T&T vs JA
« on: November 19, 2013, 11:21:50 PM »
Dear Forumites,
It’s been a while since I attended a T&T game, but tonight I was pleased with what transpired on the field. We got the result we wanted and while our performance was far from stellar. I saw an honest effort from all the players who did what they were asked to do. A very good workman like performance that with time can yield positive results.
Now forget EPL, La Liga, todays WCQ and even our Gold Cup performance, this was a notch below in terms of quality, aggression, intensity and speed of play. But take it for what it was, two teams below full strength testing new players.
The night’s adventure started with finding a parking spot. Apparently parking in the stadium is now for big boys with passes only, so the attendants on duty forced you to turn into the car park opposite the stadium entrance for a $20 fee. I took a chance, drove around the block and was fortunate to get a squeeze on De verteil st.
Walking in the stadium, there were more scalpers than usual asking to buy extras and selling tickets below cost. To be honest I feel some of them were smart men, you could have gotten a grounds at $50 instead of $75 and a stands for $75 instead of $100. There were also certain scalpers telling female ticket purchasers that they could get two females in on one ticket. But the thing is from being around events you know the regular scalpers...didn’t see them today. Also why would you buy a ticket from a stranger, when the TTFF ticket booth is right there and the line is short?
Anyways proceeding through the main entrance gate, to the left was a tent set up by Joma and the T&T kit was on sale, red or white in all sizes for $300. The kit is nice and there are some nice inner lining details. It’s a good quality kit and I was a bit upset I didn’t walk with extra cash. No linx or card machines were available and the rep said they were not available in stores as yet. It slight ying...so unless you like the fitted look or if you sporting a lil belly, it is advisable to get a size larger than usual.
When I took my seat in the covered stand, I missed the warm ups and the teams were already out on the field. The T&T players all were wearing the new nike hypervenom or mercurial boots in fluorescent green and purple, while the majority of the Jamaican team wore yellow adidas boots or bright orange ones. Player for player the Jamaicans looked taller and more solid than our country men and during the game we looked and played a bit “finny” at times.
Our president shook hands with both teams, received a framed jersey from “Me Mum”...a moment of silence was held for Jamaica’s former coach Theodore Whitmore as he lost his son recently and the national anthems of both countries were played.
The covered stands posse real stush and it’s a real no vibes scene across there. That stand is for the president and the ministers to pose, men who courting, people over 60 and if you bringing your infant son or daughter to the game. Nobody singing the anthem, no kicks comments, polite clapping and they not too knowledgeable of the game and the players on the field... Across there not for me, additionally the entire stand had not a pie man. A woman was hustling pricemart doughnuts and pommecethere, a crowded concession stand with hotdogs and popcorn and another fella with corn soup. Beers were scarce and for the amount of people, I don’t think they adequately catered or provided the right amount of concessions. “Grounds” is the place to be for a football match hands down.
On to the action...the game starts and we get noise from a riddim section under the scoreboard. Whole game, these fellas kept up the riddim and it added excitement to the game.
TT starts with a 4-5-1 with Williams in goal, David left back, Cyrus and Mitchell as stoppers and Edwards at right back . Middle was Boucaud and me Mum as the defensive players, joevin jones and peltier on the wings and Guerra center and Kenwyne up top by himself.
Jamaica starts off with a 3-5-2...3 men marshalling kenwyne and the other 5 midfielders matching up nicely with the T&T midfield.
The opening 5 mins was poor by T&T with some bad passes, nothing going forward and the keeper Williams looked really shaky playing a back pass to a defender that nearly got him in trouble and after getting shut down quickly he made a poor clearance which looked like school boy goalkeeping. But then TT started to play the ball around...knocking it about the back and then trying a flank attack with either joevin or peltier bursting forward.
This tactic kept the Jamaicans at bay but we were always susceptible to the counter, with Birchall or Boucaud cleaning up well or Cyrus or Mitchell booming it long. This was an opening 20 min tactic...because after that , balls were knocked tru the middle for kenwyne to hold up and he would try to knock it off for Guerra or the advancing flank players. Guerra was also used as a playmaker, receiving the balls from birchall or Boucaud and he would then try to burst forward and lay off the ball for a shot.
About 10 mins in one of the wingers...I believe it was peltier got around his man well and squared a ball to Kenwyne Jones on the top of the six yard box unmarked. And what did he do...miskick a sitter...poor poor and it sent everybody in the stadium cussing.
After that however he nearly made amends as he rose high and connected with a cross, the Jamaican keeper and another T&T player collided and Kenwyne’s header was cleared off the line by a scrambling JA defender.
Peltier was exciting to watch, but was guilty of over dribbling at times. Unfortunately he only lasted 20 mins after he collected a jam and was withdrawn. A #13 Winchester came on for him and he was a useful replacement.
Coming down to the end of the half, Birchall got a nice set from Guerra and let fly from about 30 yards, it would have been great for him to score on his farewell game but it was not to be. To his credit he ran tirelessly showed his class by spreading the play, pinging some long balls across the park. He was solid in the tackle and injured himself getting stuck in. He also was taken out after trying a mazy run but Me Mum had a solid game and came off after 70 mins to a standing ovation. I still think this retirement is a bit premature...but say wha...Thank You for the memories Me Mum, a true Warrior.
In the back I was very pleased with Aubry David...he was solid and didn’t put a foot wrong. Won every battle, cleared every ball for a throw or goal kick, screened the ball well and got forward from time to time to help out joevin on the wing.
Daniel Cyrus also did well heading and tackling good, closing down the plays and making a bursting run from the back on occasion. This fella has dribbling ability and good footskills for a central defender, he didn’t get carried away and did what was required.
Mitchell was also solid and I liked the partnership between him and Cyrus . They covered each other well, played the offside trap when necessary and put in the crunching “feel it” tackle when the occasion required it.
Carlos didn’t get that much to do today as the Jamaican attacks came down the side with David. But the few times they came down his side he was found wanting a bit. He was left out on a few occasions and had to resort to the last ditch skate tackle. He also put in a tackle/body push when he lost the ball beating across the goal that looked like a penalty. But besides those two errors he commanded the troops well, giving instructions and marshalling the others in the back line. We can’t park up Carlos just yet...he still has ting to offer.
Half time approaches and it is 0-0 with T&T maintaining most of the possession, JA trying the counter attack or wing play and getting shut down in the process.
The second half had a number of changes and I couldn’t keep up with all of them but as the game wore on Boucaud was our class player on the night followed by Guerra. Boucaud is the closest thing to an organizer on our team. Think defensive Yorke, Think general Nahkid...a few notches down is Boucaud but he wins the ball, passes it well, screens and holds up the play and threads it good to Guerra, Kenwyne or Birchall. Good technique, full range of passes, good in the tackle...fit and composed. Nobody won the ball off him today and his professionalism stood out.
Guerra is an exciting prospect, talented but something holding him back. I don’t know if is a fight down from the other players, a confidence issue or his mental decision making process...but he drifted in and out of the game. There were times some players didn’t pass the ball to him when he was in a good position. Other times he would cut back and slow up the play, when he could have gone to goal for himself. But he has talent and a level of skill which was on display more so in the second half. From some deft one touch flicks to bursts of acceleration Guerra’s touch was on tonight and shortly after the resumption he took a ball, skipped past a player, shielded off another and slapped a crisp shot into the far corner from the top of the box. ...A bess goal out of nowhere. It was after this his confidence grew and he performed well , supporting the play, running the channels to help Kenwyn and taking it to the JA defenders. Good game and T&T can expect great things with him and Molino or Hyland in the center.
Joevin jones had a forgettable game and I christened him “pick and drop”. After doing something extremely well, such as winning a ball or dribbling a player, he would then put in a woeful cross or try to run past three men losing the ball in the process. He is a bit lightweight and his dribbling is not explosive to take him past men in the attacking third. But to his credit he shielded the ball well, made some telling passes and has a good knock. I think he is better suited to the wingback position, instead of further up the pitch, but based on this game Aubry David looked a more composed solid defender and Coach hart, I am sure will find his best position.
Winchester was tricky, took on his men well and was fouled for a penalty that kenwyne jones scored with aplomb down the center of the goal. He is a useful player, he has some skill and speed and is fit, getting back to put in the tackle and good going forward.
Kenwyne Jones was fouled alot and was unlucky not to be awarded a penalty as he was taken out in the box a few times. He is a pro and at times, you could see him playing for the foul but he didn’t have one of his better games tonight.
At 2-0 up and with 15 or so mins to go T&T turned on the style and flair. A complete change of tactics again and it was small knock-pap-pap-pap...one touch, flick, dribble and run into space.
All the pressure was off and they just decided to enjoy themselves and play for the fans. It was at this time jones came off, Mitchell came off, Boucaud, Edwards and somebody else and all I remember is Abu Bakr coming on and cleaning up men with skate tackles and a youthman with some zest upfront running at them. Theobold had a lil 10 min sweat and he handled himself in the time afforded to him.
JA clearly came with a young inexperienced team and they were outplayed for most of the game. They had one threatening moment in the first half where one of their players beat a few men and took a shot from the top of the box, but they didn’t have any really threatening attacks, bar the one scare when Carlos took out the player in the area.
They did have a wild man #18 with a Ras who came on as a sub and was pelting tackles wild wild. He got some good boo from the “grounds” posse and eventually got a card for his agricultural approach to the game.
There were a few injuries, lil elbow and jab pass and plenty blade, with T&T players coming second most of the time. But in the second half when we turned up the intensity, we started to dish it out to them and eventually we held our own. No real fight or tempers flaring, just passionate play from both teams.
Man of the match is a toss up between Boucaud or David, with Guerra coming third. Guerra’s goal was a good one and you will enjoy it on the news highlights tomorrow.
All the players performed credibly and if the local ones fly out they will blossom. The difference between local based and foreign based was evident and we just need to get these young fellas out of here faster before they develop any more bad habits.
Come back out and support the Warriors, you will not be disappointed, they play slow at times but when they get the lil confidence and support they raise the level and start flowing smoothly. They are improving and with time will make the nation proud once again.
Till next time...
It’s been a while since I attended a T&T game, but tonight I was pleased with what transpired on the field. We got the result we wanted and while our performance was far from stellar. I saw an honest effort from all the players who did what they were asked to do. A very good workman like performance that with time can yield positive results.
Now forget EPL, La Liga, todays WCQ and even our Gold Cup performance, this was a notch below in terms of quality, aggression, intensity and speed of play. But take it for what it was, two teams below full strength testing new players.
The night’s adventure started with finding a parking spot. Apparently parking in the stadium is now for big boys with passes only, so the attendants on duty forced you to turn into the car park opposite the stadium entrance for a $20 fee. I took a chance, drove around the block and was fortunate to get a squeeze on De verteil st.
Walking in the stadium, there were more scalpers than usual asking to buy extras and selling tickets below cost. To be honest I feel some of them were smart men, you could have gotten a grounds at $50 instead of $75 and a stands for $75 instead of $100. There were also certain scalpers telling female ticket purchasers that they could get two females in on one ticket. But the thing is from being around events you know the regular scalpers...didn’t see them today. Also why would you buy a ticket from a stranger, when the TTFF ticket booth is right there and the line is short?
Anyways proceeding through the main entrance gate, to the left was a tent set up by Joma and the T&T kit was on sale, red or white in all sizes for $300. The kit is nice and there are some nice inner lining details. It’s a good quality kit and I was a bit upset I didn’t walk with extra cash. No linx or card machines were available and the rep said they were not available in stores as yet. It slight ying...so unless you like the fitted look or if you sporting a lil belly, it is advisable to get a size larger than usual.
When I took my seat in the covered stand, I missed the warm ups and the teams were already out on the field. The T&T players all were wearing the new nike hypervenom or mercurial boots in fluorescent green and purple, while the majority of the Jamaican team wore yellow adidas boots or bright orange ones. Player for player the Jamaicans looked taller and more solid than our country men and during the game we looked and played a bit “finny” at times.
Our president shook hands with both teams, received a framed jersey from “Me Mum”...a moment of silence was held for Jamaica’s former coach Theodore Whitmore as he lost his son recently and the national anthems of both countries were played.
The covered stands posse real stush and it’s a real no vibes scene across there. That stand is for the president and the ministers to pose, men who courting, people over 60 and if you bringing your infant son or daughter to the game. Nobody singing the anthem, no kicks comments, polite clapping and they not too knowledgeable of the game and the players on the field... Across there not for me, additionally the entire stand had not a pie man. A woman was hustling pricemart doughnuts and pommecethere, a crowded concession stand with hotdogs and popcorn and another fella with corn soup. Beers were scarce and for the amount of people, I don’t think they adequately catered or provided the right amount of concessions. “Grounds” is the place to be for a football match hands down.
On to the action...the game starts and we get noise from a riddim section under the scoreboard. Whole game, these fellas kept up the riddim and it added excitement to the game.
TT starts with a 4-5-1 with Williams in goal, David left back, Cyrus and Mitchell as stoppers and Edwards at right back . Middle was Boucaud and me Mum as the defensive players, joevin jones and peltier on the wings and Guerra center and Kenwyne up top by himself.
Jamaica starts off with a 3-5-2...3 men marshalling kenwyne and the other 5 midfielders matching up nicely with the T&T midfield.
The opening 5 mins was poor by T&T with some bad passes, nothing going forward and the keeper Williams looked really shaky playing a back pass to a defender that nearly got him in trouble and after getting shut down quickly he made a poor clearance which looked like school boy goalkeeping. But then TT started to play the ball around...knocking it about the back and then trying a flank attack with either joevin or peltier bursting forward.
This tactic kept the Jamaicans at bay but we were always susceptible to the counter, with Birchall or Boucaud cleaning up well or Cyrus or Mitchell booming it long. This was an opening 20 min tactic...because after that , balls were knocked tru the middle for kenwyne to hold up and he would try to knock it off for Guerra or the advancing flank players. Guerra was also used as a playmaker, receiving the balls from birchall or Boucaud and he would then try to burst forward and lay off the ball for a shot.
About 10 mins in one of the wingers...I believe it was peltier got around his man well and squared a ball to Kenwyne Jones on the top of the six yard box unmarked. And what did he do...miskick a sitter...poor poor and it sent everybody in the stadium cussing.
After that however he nearly made amends as he rose high and connected with a cross, the Jamaican keeper and another T&T player collided and Kenwyne’s header was cleared off the line by a scrambling JA defender.
Peltier was exciting to watch, but was guilty of over dribbling at times. Unfortunately he only lasted 20 mins after he collected a jam and was withdrawn. A #13 Winchester came on for him and he was a useful replacement.
Coming down to the end of the half, Birchall got a nice set from Guerra and let fly from about 30 yards, it would have been great for him to score on his farewell game but it was not to be. To his credit he ran tirelessly showed his class by spreading the play, pinging some long balls across the park. He was solid in the tackle and injured himself getting stuck in. He also was taken out after trying a mazy run but Me Mum had a solid game and came off after 70 mins to a standing ovation. I still think this retirement is a bit premature...but say wha...Thank You for the memories Me Mum, a true Warrior.
In the back I was very pleased with Aubry David...he was solid and didn’t put a foot wrong. Won every battle, cleared every ball for a throw or goal kick, screened the ball well and got forward from time to time to help out joevin on the wing.
Daniel Cyrus also did well heading and tackling good, closing down the plays and making a bursting run from the back on occasion. This fella has dribbling ability and good footskills for a central defender, he didn’t get carried away and did what was required.
Mitchell was also solid and I liked the partnership between him and Cyrus . They covered each other well, played the offside trap when necessary and put in the crunching “feel it” tackle when the occasion required it.
Carlos didn’t get that much to do today as the Jamaican attacks came down the side with David. But the few times they came down his side he was found wanting a bit. He was left out on a few occasions and had to resort to the last ditch skate tackle. He also put in a tackle/body push when he lost the ball beating across the goal that looked like a penalty. But besides those two errors he commanded the troops well, giving instructions and marshalling the others in the back line. We can’t park up Carlos just yet...he still has ting to offer.
Half time approaches and it is 0-0 with T&T maintaining most of the possession, JA trying the counter attack or wing play and getting shut down in the process.
The second half had a number of changes and I couldn’t keep up with all of them but as the game wore on Boucaud was our class player on the night followed by Guerra. Boucaud is the closest thing to an organizer on our team. Think defensive Yorke, Think general Nahkid...a few notches down is Boucaud but he wins the ball, passes it well, screens and holds up the play and threads it good to Guerra, Kenwyne or Birchall. Good technique, full range of passes, good in the tackle...fit and composed. Nobody won the ball off him today and his professionalism stood out.
Guerra is an exciting prospect, talented but something holding him back. I don’t know if is a fight down from the other players, a confidence issue or his mental decision making process...but he drifted in and out of the game. There were times some players didn’t pass the ball to him when he was in a good position. Other times he would cut back and slow up the play, when he could have gone to goal for himself. But he has talent and a level of skill which was on display more so in the second half. From some deft one touch flicks to bursts of acceleration Guerra’s touch was on tonight and shortly after the resumption he took a ball, skipped past a player, shielded off another and slapped a crisp shot into the far corner from the top of the box. ...A bess goal out of nowhere. It was after this his confidence grew and he performed well , supporting the play, running the channels to help Kenwyn and taking it to the JA defenders. Good game and T&T can expect great things with him and Molino or Hyland in the center.
Joevin jones had a forgettable game and I christened him “pick and drop”. After doing something extremely well, such as winning a ball or dribbling a player, he would then put in a woeful cross or try to run past three men losing the ball in the process. He is a bit lightweight and his dribbling is not explosive to take him past men in the attacking third. But to his credit he shielded the ball well, made some telling passes and has a good knock. I think he is better suited to the wingback position, instead of further up the pitch, but based on this game Aubry David looked a more composed solid defender and Coach hart, I am sure will find his best position.
Winchester was tricky, took on his men well and was fouled for a penalty that kenwyne jones scored with aplomb down the center of the goal. He is a useful player, he has some skill and speed and is fit, getting back to put in the tackle and good going forward.
Kenwyne Jones was fouled alot and was unlucky not to be awarded a penalty as he was taken out in the box a few times. He is a pro and at times, you could see him playing for the foul but he didn’t have one of his better games tonight.
At 2-0 up and with 15 or so mins to go T&T turned on the style and flair. A complete change of tactics again and it was small knock-pap-pap-pap...one touch, flick, dribble and run into space.
All the pressure was off and they just decided to enjoy themselves and play for the fans. It was at this time jones came off, Mitchell came off, Boucaud, Edwards and somebody else and all I remember is Abu Bakr coming on and cleaning up men with skate tackles and a youthman with some zest upfront running at them. Theobold had a lil 10 min sweat and he handled himself in the time afforded to him.
JA clearly came with a young inexperienced team and they were outplayed for most of the game. They had one threatening moment in the first half where one of their players beat a few men and took a shot from the top of the box, but they didn’t have any really threatening attacks, bar the one scare when Carlos took out the player in the area.
They did have a wild man #18 with a Ras who came on as a sub and was pelting tackles wild wild. He got some good boo from the “grounds” posse and eventually got a card for his agricultural approach to the game.
There were a few injuries, lil elbow and jab pass and plenty blade, with T&T players coming second most of the time. But in the second half when we turned up the intensity, we started to dish it out to them and eventually we held our own. No real fight or tempers flaring, just passionate play from both teams.
Man of the match is a toss up between Boucaud or David, with Guerra coming third. Guerra’s goal was a good one and you will enjoy it on the news highlights tomorrow.
All the players performed credibly and if the local ones fly out they will blossom. The difference between local based and foreign based was evident and we just need to get these young fellas out of here faster before they develop any more bad habits.
Come back out and support the Warriors, you will not be disappointed, they play slow at times but when they get the lil confidence and support they raise the level and start flowing smoothly. They are improving and with time will make the nation proud once again.
Till next time...
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General Discussion / Re: Contract for billion-dollar rail system by September.
« on: September 09, 2013, 08:55:16 AM »
I real sad this project didnt come to pass.
Yes men woulda eat a food and the normal levels of corruption woulda happen, but the population would have been better off in a big way.
They could even just start it in phases and just do westmooring/deigo to san juan and add a stop further east every few months, working out the kinks in the system.
Never know the next party might reintroduce it.
Yes men woulda eat a food and the normal levels of corruption woulda happen, but the population would have been better off in a big way.
They could even just start it in phases and just do westmooring/deigo to san juan and add a stop further east every few months, working out the kinks in the system.
Never know the next party might reintroduce it.
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General Discussion / Re: The next Ariapita Ave
« on: September 09, 2013, 08:48:37 AM »
It will never work...especially that underground parking in Adam Smith Square.
Why?
Reclaimed swampland in a flood prone area....they have no way they could drain off that water properly.
It is better they create another "Avenue" in another part of the country. Also the colourful arches and futuristic signs just ugly.
I avoid the avenue unless I need food at an ungodly hour. (Hassan Gyros by republic bank or a Tall Paul Burger) ...Too much traffic, wrecker, vagrants and chupid youths in tight pants roaming about looking to rob people and break in yuh car.
Why?
Reclaimed swampland in a flood prone area....they have no way they could drain off that water properly.
It is better they create another "Avenue" in another part of the country. Also the colourful arches and futuristic signs just ugly.
I avoid the avenue unless I need food at an ungodly hour. (Hassan Gyros by republic bank or a Tall Paul Burger) ...Too much traffic, wrecker, vagrants and chupid youths in tight pants roaming about looking to rob people and break in yuh car.
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General Discussion / Re: Cheapest Way to Call Trinidad fro US?
« on: September 09, 2013, 08:41:32 AM »
Right now I using a Vonage App...it working better than the magic jack and it FREE.
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Football / Re: Football fans hunt for all Southampton signatures
« on: September 09, 2013, 08:37:59 AM »
The Mike Berry signature they want...is the same T&T player agent?
He could get Jake own too
I wonder how much them signatures worth.
He could get Jake own too
I wonder how much them signatures worth.
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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs United Arab Emirates Game (5-Sept-2013).
« on: September 05, 2013, 12:12:56 PM »
SH
Make 3 good subs and change the game tactically...props for that.
Make 3 good subs and change the game tactically...props for that.
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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs United Arab Emirates Game (5-Sept-2013).
« on: September 05, 2013, 12:02:49 PM »
Steupsss...that one real hurt.
Good fightback and spirit, but we shoulda seal dat win.
Experience the greatest teacher...this team will improve.
Good fightback and spirit, but we shoulda seal dat win.
Experience the greatest teacher...this team will improve.