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Football / Re: Pictures of the team in Miami
« on: March 23, 2005, 12:06:36 PM »
only about 2 players look like they have ANY interest in what Bertille is saying
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Football / Re: The Guatemalans talking about the Trinidadian team
« on: March 23, 2005, 12:02:25 PM »
Anyone remember who it was that served the ball into the box for Stern against USA on the one where he handle the ball instead of scoring? We need more crosses like that.
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Football / Re: Latest FIFA Rankings
« on: March 23, 2005, 11:26:53 AM »
we moved up rank after losses to Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Antigua, USA? Looks like BSC may have found a winning formula here.
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Football / Warriors respond to 'Sunrise' call..win warm-up game 2-1
« on: March 22, 2005, 10:44:48 PM »
The absence of experienced Glasgow Rangers defender Marvin Andrews from Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Guatemala should not be a major worry for Trinidad and Tobago's senior footballers.
That is the opinion of head coach Bertille St Clair after he received confirmation of Andrews' knee injury yesterday as he took charge of the T&T Warriors in their Fort Lauderdale, Florida training camp ahead of the second match of the final qualifying round. It's not certain whether the big defender will also miss the March 30 match against Costa Rica at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain.
Added to Andrews' missing in action status, English-born stopper Ian Cox also turned unavailable after suffering a hamstring pull last weekend which resulted in a late call for Wrexham defender Dennis Lawrence, who last appeared against Mexico last year and was a regular member of the 2002 World Cup squad.
"Marvin has grown into becoming one of the more important players in the team and is now one of the recognised defenders in Scotland, but I don't think his absence will have any major effect on the team," St Clair told Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) media officer Shaun Fuentes yesterday.
"Of course, there's always a concern when you are missing a key player, especially in defence, but we have guys who can step up to the call and this simply means that one of the other guys will now get a chance to take up that responsibility."
Over the past two days St Clair has focused on getting the players reacquainted with each other and the spirit on and off the pitch has been a lively one at the Sunrise Hilton. Training each day from 9 a.m. and then at 4 p.m., along with the excellent facilities at the LA Fitness Center being part of the all-access package has been the schedule for the Warriors.
"It's always important to ensure that the guys are comfortable together when you are preparing for a game and this goes on to have a positive effect on what takes place on the pitch. So far I think things have gone well and we should be able to get on even better as the match date gets closer," a focused-looking Dwight Yorke said shortly before the training match with the Atlanta Silverbacks yesterday afternoon.
T&T won the warm-up game against the Silverbacks 2-1, with goals from Angus Eve and Nigel Pierre.
Off the pitch, some followers of the team back home and even those who have showed up at the team base in Ft Lauderdale questioned whether the overseas-based pros would actually report to camp on time and those here have seen the committment for themselves, which has left St Clair a pleased boss.
"I always advocate that if you are going to represent Trinidad and Tobago, then you have to do the things that the country deserves from you. As the coach, I have stressed the importance of this and we have observed that each of the guys who have come on board have adapted quickly and have been doing the right things. Rules are made to be followed and you tend to gain once you follow it correctly," St Clair stressed.
"We are doing as much on the field to try and gel as a unit and we are working on getting as mentally prepared as we can for this game in Guatemala, which is our first match of the round away from our stadium," he concluded.
That is the opinion of head coach Bertille St Clair after he received confirmation of Andrews' knee injury yesterday as he took charge of the T&T Warriors in their Fort Lauderdale, Florida training camp ahead of the second match of the final qualifying round. It's not certain whether the big defender will also miss the March 30 match against Costa Rica at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain.
Added to Andrews' missing in action status, English-born stopper Ian Cox also turned unavailable after suffering a hamstring pull last weekend which resulted in a late call for Wrexham defender Dennis Lawrence, who last appeared against Mexico last year and was a regular member of the 2002 World Cup squad.
"Marvin has grown into becoming one of the more important players in the team and is now one of the recognised defenders in Scotland, but I don't think his absence will have any major effect on the team," St Clair told Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) media officer Shaun Fuentes yesterday.
"Of course, there's always a concern when you are missing a key player, especially in defence, but we have guys who can step up to the call and this simply means that one of the other guys will now get a chance to take up that responsibility."
Over the past two days St Clair has focused on getting the players reacquainted with each other and the spirit on and off the pitch has been a lively one at the Sunrise Hilton. Training each day from 9 a.m. and then at 4 p.m., along with the excellent facilities at the LA Fitness Center being part of the all-access package has been the schedule for the Warriors.
"It's always important to ensure that the guys are comfortable together when you are preparing for a game and this goes on to have a positive effect on what takes place on the pitch. So far I think things have gone well and we should be able to get on even better as the match date gets closer," a focused-looking Dwight Yorke said shortly before the training match with the Atlanta Silverbacks yesterday afternoon.
T&T won the warm-up game against the Silverbacks 2-1, with goals from Angus Eve and Nigel Pierre.
Off the pitch, some followers of the team back home and even those who have showed up at the team base in Ft Lauderdale questioned whether the overseas-based pros would actually report to camp on time and those here have seen the committment for themselves, which has left St Clair a pleased boss.
"I always advocate that if you are going to represent Trinidad and Tobago, then you have to do the things that the country deserves from you. As the coach, I have stressed the importance of this and we have observed that each of the guys who have come on board have adapted quickly and have been doing the right things. Rules are made to be followed and you tend to gain once you follow it correctly," St Clair stressed.
"We are doing as much on the field to try and gel as a unit and we are working on getting as mentally prepared as we can for this game in Guatemala, which is our first match of the round away from our stadium," he concluded.
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Football / Re: Silverbacks To Take On Trinidad & Tobago National Squad
« on: March 22, 2005, 08:12:23 PM »
This must be our lowest point yet, much worse than the loss to Antigua. We have our FULL side of professionals with 4 DAYS to go before a World Cup qualifier playing against a WEAK club team that has barely even started training for their season yet. You would think that big premiership men like Stern, Yorke, Jones etc. would be able to score at will against a side like that with or without any midfield support. And we couldn't even keep a clean sheet?
Can we sell our spot in the Hex and Gold Cup to a team that actually has a chance?
Can we sell our spot in the Hex and Gold Cup to a team that actually has a chance?
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Football / Re: again,how come tv 6 or some network cant dole out money to cover the gm?
« on: March 22, 2005, 07:41:02 PM »
Just curious - why do you care if TV6 bringing the game if you in New York?
2977
Football / Re: Silverbacks To Take On Trinidad & Tobago National Squad
« on: March 22, 2005, 06:09:11 PM »
well if we loss dat match we should really give up on the WC thing one time. Anything less than 2-0 is a big disappointment.
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Football / Silverbacks To Take On Trinidad & Tobago National Squad
« on: March 22, 2005, 05:20:13 PM »
The Atlanta Silverbacks men have been called into action against the Trinidad and Tobago National Team for a closed door scrimmage on Tuesday, March 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Silverbacks were chosen to replace the Honduran National Team after the originally scheduled match between Honduras and TNT was cancelled after both teams were placed in the same group for the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In a unique twist, the Silverbacks will face off against current teammate and TNT National Leslie Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick was called to the TNT squad in January 2005 and played his way into the starting lineup against the United States in a World Cup qualifier on February 9, 2005. Fitzpatrick is scheduled to report to the Silverbacks in early April.
Prior to departing for Fort Lauderdale, Silverbacks Coach David Vaudreuil noted "This is a great opportunity for us as a team and as an organization. While it is early for us in preparation for the 2005 season, this will give us a chance to evaluate the players we have in camp against the highest level of talent. It's rare to have this type opportunity this early in the season"
TNT is in Miami to prepare for their March 26 2006 World Cup qualifying encounter against Guatemala at the Mateo Flores Stadium in Guatemala City. The TNT roster is expected to feature several European-based professionals including Birmingham City's Dwight Yorke and Conventry City striker Stern John.
In a unique twist, the Silverbacks will face off against current teammate and TNT National Leslie Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick was called to the TNT squad in January 2005 and played his way into the starting lineup against the United States in a World Cup qualifier on February 9, 2005. Fitzpatrick is scheduled to report to the Silverbacks in early April.
Prior to departing for Fort Lauderdale, Silverbacks Coach David Vaudreuil noted "This is a great opportunity for us as a team and as an organization. While it is early for us in preparation for the 2005 season, this will give us a chance to evaluate the players we have in camp against the highest level of talent. It's rare to have this type opportunity this early in the season"
TNT is in Miami to prepare for their March 26 2006 World Cup qualifying encounter against Guatemala at the Mateo Flores Stadium in Guatemala City. The TNT roster is expected to feature several European-based professionals including Birmingham City's Dwight Yorke and Conventry City striker Stern John.
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Football / Re: St Clair calls up Dennis Lawrence - Guardian Report.
« on: March 22, 2005, 10:38:29 AM »
This may all be a moot point anyways since Lawrence should not be expected to start. Assuming that BSC called up his 7 best defenders in the original squad then Lawrence must be considered his 8th best defender. So even if both Dog and Cox can't play, there are still some other defenders that should be starting before Lawrence.
I know it also depends on which positions and styles they play but based on the squad that was originally picked some combination of Keyeno, Sancho, Pierre and Rojas should start with Atiba and Henry first choice off the bench before Lawrence, not so? You can't expect an emergency replacement player to walk into the starting lineup, right? Otherwise he should have been there in the first place. Was Bertille picking some players with no intention of playing them in these games?
p.s. if Lawrence does start I think he can do us proud. I think fans have been disappointed with his performances because he and Dog don't make a good center back partnership and because he has been asked to play out of position before (e.g. left mid against Mexico in Mexico). Combined with a smaller quicker center back like Sancho he could do ok.
I know it also depends on which positions and styles they play but based on the squad that was originally picked some combination of Keyeno, Sancho, Pierre and Rojas should start with Atiba and Henry first choice off the bench before Lawrence, not so? You can't expect an emergency replacement player to walk into the starting lineup, right? Otherwise he should have been there in the first place. Was Bertille picking some players with no intention of playing them in these games?
p.s. if Lawrence does start I think he can do us proud. I think fans have been disappointed with his performances because he and Dog don't make a good center back partnership and because he has been asked to play out of position before (e.g. left mid against Mexico in Mexico). Combined with a smaller quicker center back like Sancho he could do ok.
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Football / Re: Warriors will qualify says St Clair.
« on: March 22, 2005, 08:56:05 AM »
Why is hector sam flying in today, the same day as our only warm-up match when everyone else from UK is there already including Edwards? Henry and Glen joining late as well, why?
We just can't seem to ever get the simple things right.
We just can't seem to ever get the simple things right.
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Football / Re: St Clair calls up Dennis Lawrence - Guardian Report.
« on: March 22, 2005, 06:30:08 AM »
The Boston Globe reports that Avery John has been advised by national coach Bertille St. Clair that no matter how many players get injured, the only way he can claim a spot on the current World Cup Squad for Trinidad and Tobago is to change his first name to Stern. Upon such name change he will gain automatic first team selection and will be guaranteed to play the full 90 minutes in every match regardless of his performance or the availability of substitutes on the bench.
When reached for comment coach St. Clair responded, "I have always had a thing for the name Stern. After Dwight, Angus and Derek, Stern is my favourite name. Besides it's very hard trying to remember all the fellas names since we only get to see them 2 days before a qualifying match, so the less names I have to remember the better. This is precisely why Otis Seaton/Aurtis Whitely will not be considered for selection either. After consulting with Graham Taylor we also feel it can be a tactical advantage having 2 Stern Johns on the field since our opponents will be confused as to which one is attacking and which one is defending and we can switch them around throughout the course of the game. This simply cannot be achieved with someone named Avery."
When reached for comment coach St. Clair responded, "I have always had a thing for the name Stern. After Dwight, Angus and Derek, Stern is my favourite name. Besides it's very hard trying to remember all the fellas names since we only get to see them 2 days before a qualifying match, so the less names I have to remember the better. This is precisely why Otis Seaton/Aurtis Whitely will not be considered for selection either. After consulting with Graham Taylor we also feel it can be a tactical advantage having 2 Stern Johns on the field since our opponents will be confused as to which one is attacking and which one is defending and we can switch them around throughout the course of the game. This simply cannot be achieved with someone named Avery."
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Football / St Clair calls up Dennis Lawrence - Guardian Report.
« on: March 21, 2005, 08:55:25 PM »
St Clair calls up Dennis Lawrence.
By: Nigel Simon.[/size]
Wrexham defender Dennis Lawrence has been drafted into the T&T side as a replacement for injured Scottish-based professional Marvin Andrews of Rangers.
This was the latest call up by coach Bertille St Clair who conducted two training sessions for two hours each with the “Warriors”at the Sunrise Boulevard Hilton training pitch in Ft Lauderdale, yesterday.
The 30 year-old Lawrence last played for T&T in a 3-1 home defeat against Mexico in the semi-final round of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers and is expected to fill the gap left by Andrews, who is likely to miss the match due to a thigh injury.
Gillingham defender Ian Cox is also uncertain for Saturday’s qualifier away to Guatemala with a harmstring injury.
“We used today’s session to really get the guys back into the run of things as a team again. This bunch really has not been together since the last qualifying match against the USA and so it was important to have them with each other again,”St Clair said.
“I was particularly impressed with the efforts of the guys who travelled from the UK yesterday. It shows that the commitment is there and then having the locally-based guys in there working just as hard was an even bigger plus.
“I think the drive to do well and get in the best shape possible is there and it shall pay off when the matches come around.”
Clayton Ince’s broken finger is healing and the former Defence Force goalkeeper has reported no further pain and was fully active on the day.
“It hasn’t been a bother and even though it’s heavily strapped and needs icing, I am not experiencing pain or discomfort and all should be well for the weekend,” Ince said.
Japan-base Silvio Spann is also coming off three consecutive appearances for Yokohama FC and is fully recovered from a niggling knee injury.
“The trip to get here was a long one but it’s always worth it when it comes to being able to join up with the rest of the team. I’m feeling good at the moment because I now have three games under my belt and the pace of the game there is amazing which has me in good touch. I’m just really looking forward to settling back with the players on this current team and getting it right for the two upcoming games,” Spann added.
In their lone warm-up match before taking on Guatemala, T&T will meet American A-League side Atlanta Silverbacks at the Hotel training ground today while training sessions will resume tomorrow until the team’s departure for Guatemala on Thursday.
By: Nigel Simon.[/size]
Wrexham defender Dennis Lawrence has been drafted into the T&T side as a replacement for injured Scottish-based professional Marvin Andrews of Rangers.
This was the latest call up by coach Bertille St Clair who conducted two training sessions for two hours each with the “Warriors”at the Sunrise Boulevard Hilton training pitch in Ft Lauderdale, yesterday.
The 30 year-old Lawrence last played for T&T in a 3-1 home defeat against Mexico in the semi-final round of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers and is expected to fill the gap left by Andrews, who is likely to miss the match due to a thigh injury.
Gillingham defender Ian Cox is also uncertain for Saturday’s qualifier away to Guatemala with a harmstring injury.
“We used today’s session to really get the guys back into the run of things as a team again. This bunch really has not been together since the last qualifying match against the USA and so it was important to have them with each other again,”St Clair said.
“I was particularly impressed with the efforts of the guys who travelled from the UK yesterday. It shows that the commitment is there and then having the locally-based guys in there working just as hard was an even bigger plus.
“I think the drive to do well and get in the best shape possible is there and it shall pay off when the matches come around.”
Clayton Ince’s broken finger is healing and the former Defence Force goalkeeper has reported no further pain and was fully active on the day.
“It hasn’t been a bother and even though it’s heavily strapped and needs icing, I am not experiencing pain or discomfort and all should be well for the weekend,” Ince said.
Japan-base Silvio Spann is also coming off three consecutive appearances for Yokohama FC and is fully recovered from a niggling knee injury.
“The trip to get here was a long one but it’s always worth it when it comes to being able to join up with the rest of the team. I’m feeling good at the moment because I now have three games under my belt and the pace of the game there is amazing which has me in good touch. I’m just really looking forward to settling back with the players on this current team and getting it right for the two upcoming games,” Spann added.
In their lone warm-up match before taking on Guatemala, T&T will meet American A-League side Atlanta Silverbacks at the Hotel training ground today while training sessions will resume tomorrow until the team’s departure for Guatemala on Thursday.
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Football / Re: Lawrence recalled
« on: March 21, 2005, 08:22:00 PM »
I just posted below how Rojas played for his club on Friday and set up a goal. You sure he's doubtful? Did he pick up an injury in that game?
Also I don't understand why they call back Lawrence, one week ago he was quoted as saying he was happy to get his UK residency so he can focus only on Wrexham and not have to worry about getting international caps. Avery was the much more logical choice. But I guess logic worked against him since is the TTFF we talking about.
Also I don't understand why they call back Lawrence, one week ago he was quoted as saying he was happy to get his UK residency so he can focus only on Wrexham and not have to worry about getting international caps. Avery was the much more logical choice. But I guess logic worked against him since is the TTFF we talking about.
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Football / U.S. prepares for Mexico
« on: March 21, 2005, 05:35:07 PM »
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The U.S. national team heads to Mexico City this week to face Mexico in a World Cup qualifier with depth, momentum and a rising rookie star in Eddie Johnson.
Whether that's enough to get the Americans their first win on Mexican soil -- they're 0-21-1 all-time -- remains to be seen. "You don't play on a level playing field in Mexico,'' U.S. coach Bruce Arena said Saturday after the Americans beat Honduras 1-0 in an exhibition match that served as the final tuneup for the qualifier next Sunday at Azteca Stadium.
"The biggest advantage the Mexico team has is its home field in Mexico City,'' Arena said. "You're playing at 7,000 feet. They have a great tradition at home because of the altitude. That's a big factor, plus they have a very good team.''
While the United States has never won south of the border, it has had good success in recent years against Mexico. America has not allowed a goal to Mexico in the last four matches, including a 2-0 win in the World Cup in 2002 in Korea and a 1-0 win in April 2004 in Dallas. The U.S. is 6-1-1 in the last eight games against Mexico.
Three days after the United States plays Mexico, it meets Guatemala in another qualifier. "I don't get all hung up on the Mexico-U.S. rivalry,'' Arena said. "Anytime we play a game in World Cup qualifying in our region, that opponent is our biggest opponent then. I don't place Mexico ahead of anybody else.''
The win over Honduras gives the U.S. team a 3-0 record this year and a 16-game unbeaten streak since a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands on Feb. 18, 2004. The Americans are undefeated in 31 games against teams in soccer's North and Central American and Caribbean region since a 2-0 loss at Costa Rica on Sept. 5, 2001.
The Americans, who won 2-1 last month at Trinidad and Tobago in their final-round opener, will spend this week training in Colorado Springs, joined by 10 to 12 Europe-based players who have finished up play overseas. Those players are expected to dominate the starting lineup in Mexico City and include international stars such as midfielder Landon Donovan, forward Brian McBride and goalie Kasey Keller.
"We will have a different team in Mexico,'' Arena said. "Perhaps we'll have different teams for the games against Mexico and Guatemala. We'll have about 24 players in camp and from there we'll make decisions.''
While Arena sidestepped a question on whether this will be the strongest team the Americans take to the smog and altitude of Mexico City, midfielder Pablo Mastroeni likes the team's chances.
"It's going to be a great challenge in a great environment,'' Mastroeni said. "This is what we live to do, to play in front of 100,000 people. With the decent camp we've had and the effort the guys have put out and the results we've gotten ... I think we're ready.''
No one, it seems, more so than Johnson. The 20-year-old first-year member of the national team scored late in the first half Saturday for his seventh goal in six games. "It's all about putting yourself in good spots to score,'' he said.
In January, Major League Soccer turned down a $5 million offer for Johnson from Portugal's Benfica, and Johnson, who turns 21 on March 31, remains with Dallas.
Johnson will likely get plenty of playing time in Mexico City and a chance to learn more, Arena said. "He's got a big learning curve ahead,'' Arena said. " Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman preserved the shutout of Honduras when he smothered a kick from Wilmer Velasquez from in front of the goal in the 88th minute.
The "friendly'' match against Honduras gave the U.S. team a chance to play at a high altitude, a significant part of their preparation for Mexico City's 7,300-foot elevation. Albuquerque's elevation is approximately 5,300 feet.
The game marked Arena's 100th game as coach of the national team and improved his record to 55-23-22.
Whether that's enough to get the Americans their first win on Mexican soil -- they're 0-21-1 all-time -- remains to be seen. "You don't play on a level playing field in Mexico,'' U.S. coach Bruce Arena said Saturday after the Americans beat Honduras 1-0 in an exhibition match that served as the final tuneup for the qualifier next Sunday at Azteca Stadium.
"The biggest advantage the Mexico team has is its home field in Mexico City,'' Arena said. "You're playing at 7,000 feet. They have a great tradition at home because of the altitude. That's a big factor, plus they have a very good team.''
While the United States has never won south of the border, it has had good success in recent years against Mexico. America has not allowed a goal to Mexico in the last four matches, including a 2-0 win in the World Cup in 2002 in Korea and a 1-0 win in April 2004 in Dallas. The U.S. is 6-1-1 in the last eight games against Mexico.
Three days after the United States plays Mexico, it meets Guatemala in another qualifier. "I don't get all hung up on the Mexico-U.S. rivalry,'' Arena said. "Anytime we play a game in World Cup qualifying in our region, that opponent is our biggest opponent then. I don't place Mexico ahead of anybody else.''
The win over Honduras gives the U.S. team a 3-0 record this year and a 16-game unbeaten streak since a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands on Feb. 18, 2004. The Americans are undefeated in 31 games against teams in soccer's North and Central American and Caribbean region since a 2-0 loss at Costa Rica on Sept. 5, 2001.
The Americans, who won 2-1 last month at Trinidad and Tobago in their final-round opener, will spend this week training in Colorado Springs, joined by 10 to 12 Europe-based players who have finished up play overseas. Those players are expected to dominate the starting lineup in Mexico City and include international stars such as midfielder Landon Donovan, forward Brian McBride and goalie Kasey Keller.
"We will have a different team in Mexico,'' Arena said. "Perhaps we'll have different teams for the games against Mexico and Guatemala. We'll have about 24 players in camp and from there we'll make decisions.''
While Arena sidestepped a question on whether this will be the strongest team the Americans take to the smog and altitude of Mexico City, midfielder Pablo Mastroeni likes the team's chances.
"It's going to be a great challenge in a great environment,'' Mastroeni said. "This is what we live to do, to play in front of 100,000 people. With the decent camp we've had and the effort the guys have put out and the results we've gotten ... I think we're ready.''
No one, it seems, more so than Johnson. The 20-year-old first-year member of the national team scored late in the first half Saturday for his seventh goal in six games. "It's all about putting yourself in good spots to score,'' he said.
In January, Major League Soccer turned down a $5 million offer for Johnson from Portugal's Benfica, and Johnson, who turns 21 on March 31, remains with Dallas.
Johnson will likely get plenty of playing time in Mexico City and a chance to learn more, Arena said. "He's got a big learning curve ahead,'' Arena said. " Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman preserved the shutout of Honduras when he smothered a kick from Wilmer Velasquez from in front of the goal in the 88th minute.
The "friendly'' match against Honduras gave the U.S. team a chance to play at a high altitude, a significant part of their preparation for Mexico City's 7,300-foot elevation. Albuquerque's elevation is approximately 5,300 feet.
The game marked Arena's 100th game as coach of the national team and improved his record to 55-23-22.
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Football / Re: RSL salvages draw with Rapids - Rojas set up a goal
« on: March 21, 2005, 11:28:28 AM »
I think Sealy joined the team in Costa Rica that same day they played so he wan't expected to play.
By the way that match against the Wizards is this Friday the night before the Guatemala match so they won't be playing each other.
I think we could also try Rojas at left mid, with Tiger in the holding midfield position in a 4-4-2.
Problem is with the defensive injuries we may need him in the back 4.
How about this squad?
---------------------Shaka----------------------
Cox/Keyeno--Dog/Avery?--Sancho--Pierre
Jones/Edwards----Tiger----------------Rojas
------------------------Yorke----------------------
--------------Stern-------Glen/Jones-----------
Subs: sam, sealy, eve
If Glen fit enough I would start him upfront and play Jones on the right, if not I would play Jones up front and Edwards on the right.
By the way that match against the Wizards is this Friday the night before the Guatemala match so they won't be playing each other.
I think we could also try Rojas at left mid, with Tiger in the holding midfield position in a 4-4-2.
Problem is with the defensive injuries we may need him in the back 4.
How about this squad?
---------------------Shaka----------------------
Cox/Keyeno--Dog/Avery?--Sancho--Pierre
Jones/Edwards----Tiger----------------Rojas
------------------------Yorke----------------------
--------------Stern-------Glen/Jones-----------
Subs: sam, sealy, eve
If Glen fit enough I would start him upfront and play Jones on the right, if not I would play Jones up front and Edwards on the right.
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Football / RSL salvages draw with Rapids - Rojas set up a goal
« on: March 21, 2005, 10:16:28 AM »
Looks like they have Rojas playing left midfield
SALT LAKE CITY - Real Salt Lake FW Jason Kreis scored his fifth and sixth preseason goals, in the 54th and 70th minutes, to lead an RSL rally from behind as the team settled for a 2-2 draw against Rocky Mountain rivals the Colorado Rapids during an exhibition game Saturday night at LaPorte High School Stadium in LaPorte, Texas. Real Salt Lake concludes its preseason tour with a game on Friday night at the University of Tulsa Track and Soccer Stadium in Tulsa, Okla., against the 2004 Western Conference Champion Kansas City Wizards.
Real Salt Lake's inaugural game is two weeks from tonight at 5:00 p.m. MT in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at Giants Stadium against the MetroStars. Four weeks from today, Real Salt Lake officially brings Major League Soccer to Utah with a home-opening first regular-season encounter versus Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium on April 16, live at 1:00 p.m. MT.
"We showed good character and quality coming back from two goals down," said RSL Head Coach John Ellinger. "Rallying from behind isn't something I prefer, but it is good to know that the team is capable of accomplishing such a task."
Colorado began the first half with two early goals, as Rapids DF Eric Denton scored the first goal from a free kick 25 yards out just 4 minutes in. In the game's 8th minute, Rapids FW Chris Henderson broke down the left sideline, dishing off to FW Jeff Cunningham, who one-timed it past RSL 'keeper DJ Countess to give Colorado a 2-0 lead. Both teams battled for possession throughout the remainder of the first half with RSL almost striking on target several times.
At halftime Ellinger made one substitution, bringing on MF Leighton O'Brien for MF Chris Brown. Early in the second half, Major League Soccer's All-Time leading scorer, Jason Kreis, tallied preseason goal No. 5, finding a loose ball in the box and striking a shot sharply past the 'keeper on the right side in the 54th minute.
Just 14 minutes later, Real Salt Lake's combination play and extended possession set up the equalizer. DF Rusty Pierce played the ball up the right sideline to MF Dipsy Selolwane, who quickly fed a ball to the middle for O'Brien. O'Brien then played a ball out to the left for Trinidadian National Team MF Marlon Rojas, who served a ball from the wing into the box for Kreis, who finished off the chance with a successful, game-tying header in the 70th minute to complete the game's scoring.
Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado Rapids (March 19, 2005 - LaPorte HS, LaPorte, Texas)
1st 2nd Total
Real Salt Lake 0 2 2
Colorado Rapids 2 0 2
Scoring Summary:
COL - Denton 3'
COL - Cunningham (Henderson, Beckerman) 8'
RSL - Kreis 54'
RSL - Kreis (Rojas) 70'
Today's lineups were as follows:
REAL SALT LAKE
GK - Countess; DF - Behncke, Dunseth, Akwari, Pierce; MF - Rojas (Kreamalmeyer 76), Kamler, Williams, Selolwane (Whitfield 76); FW - Kreis, Brown (O'Brien 46)
COLORADO RAPIDS
GK - Foss: DF - Denton, Lowery, Cullen, Gargan; MF - Henderson (Morales 46), Beckerman, Nkong, Cooke (Guillaume 72); FW - Peguero (Gonzalez 16), Cunningham(Harris 59)
SALT LAKE CITY - Real Salt Lake FW Jason Kreis scored his fifth and sixth preseason goals, in the 54th and 70th minutes, to lead an RSL rally from behind as the team settled for a 2-2 draw against Rocky Mountain rivals the Colorado Rapids during an exhibition game Saturday night at LaPorte High School Stadium in LaPorte, Texas. Real Salt Lake concludes its preseason tour with a game on Friday night at the University of Tulsa Track and Soccer Stadium in Tulsa, Okla., against the 2004 Western Conference Champion Kansas City Wizards.
Real Salt Lake's inaugural game is two weeks from tonight at 5:00 p.m. MT in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at Giants Stadium against the MetroStars. Four weeks from today, Real Salt Lake officially brings Major League Soccer to Utah with a home-opening first regular-season encounter versus Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium on April 16, live at 1:00 p.m. MT.
"We showed good character and quality coming back from two goals down," said RSL Head Coach John Ellinger. "Rallying from behind isn't something I prefer, but it is good to know that the team is capable of accomplishing such a task."
Colorado began the first half with two early goals, as Rapids DF Eric Denton scored the first goal from a free kick 25 yards out just 4 minutes in. In the game's 8th minute, Rapids FW Chris Henderson broke down the left sideline, dishing off to FW Jeff Cunningham, who one-timed it past RSL 'keeper DJ Countess to give Colorado a 2-0 lead. Both teams battled for possession throughout the remainder of the first half with RSL almost striking on target several times.
At halftime Ellinger made one substitution, bringing on MF Leighton O'Brien for MF Chris Brown. Early in the second half, Major League Soccer's All-Time leading scorer, Jason Kreis, tallied preseason goal No. 5, finding a loose ball in the box and striking a shot sharply past the 'keeper on the right side in the 54th minute.
Just 14 minutes later, Real Salt Lake's combination play and extended possession set up the equalizer. DF Rusty Pierce played the ball up the right sideline to MF Dipsy Selolwane, who quickly fed a ball to the middle for O'Brien. O'Brien then played a ball out to the left for Trinidadian National Team MF Marlon Rojas, who served a ball from the wing into the box for Kreis, who finished off the chance with a successful, game-tying header in the 70th minute to complete the game's scoring.
Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado Rapids (March 19, 2005 - LaPorte HS, LaPorte, Texas)
1st 2nd Total
Real Salt Lake 0 2 2
Colorado Rapids 2 0 2
Scoring Summary:
COL - Denton 3'
COL - Cunningham (Henderson, Beckerman) 8'
RSL - Kreis 54'
RSL - Kreis (Rojas) 70'
Today's lineups were as follows:
REAL SALT LAKE
GK - Countess; DF - Behncke, Dunseth, Akwari, Pierce; MF - Rojas (Kreamalmeyer 76), Kamler, Williams, Selolwane (Whitfield 76); FW - Kreis, Brown (O'Brien 46)
COLORADO RAPIDS
GK - Foss: DF - Denton, Lowery, Cullen, Gargan; MF - Henderson (Morales 46), Beckerman, Nkong, Cooke (Guillaume 72); FW - Peguero (Gonzalez 16), Cunningham(Harris 59)
2987
Football / Re: Doubt over Andrews for Guatemala game
« on: March 21, 2005, 07:13:04 AM »
I don't think Dog is as effective against a short passing style attack (see sub-par games against Mexico last year) but reports from their last game suggests Guatemala is playing more long ball and cross ball type attack where aerial presence is needed in the back. Ruiz is a also a different style player skilfull but also extremely physical (pushing, screening etc.) and we need someone to stick on him whole game and mark him out the match. Whether its Dog or someone else I feel we are physical enough to handle him.
2988
Football / Re: Doubt over Andrews for Guatemala game
« on: March 21, 2005, 05:58:50 AM »
These injuries continue to mount. Looks like Derek King may get a call after all, if he fit.
If they don't call Avery back now then I know something is wrong between he and BSC.
Either way Pierre, Sancho, Keyeno and Rojas are all there so we should be ok in the back. Would prefer Avery to start over Keyeno though especially as he has MLS experience playing against Ruiz.
If they don't call Avery back now then I know something is wrong between he and BSC.
Either way Pierre, Sancho, Keyeno and Rojas are all there so we should be ok in the back. Would prefer Avery to start over Keyeno though especially as he has MLS experience playing against Ruiz.
2989
Football / Doubt over Andrews for Guatemala game.
« on: March 21, 2005, 05:42:05 AM »
Doubt over Andrews as ‘Warriors’ check into Sunrise Hilton.
By: Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Press Officer in Ft Lauderdale.[/color]
English-based striker Dwight Yorke was among the list of the Trinidad and Tobago footballers checking in at the Sunrise Boulevard Hilton Hotel in Ft Lauderdale, Miami on Sunday afternoon for the start of a four-day training camp ahead of Saturday’s 2006 World Cup qualifier against Guatemala.
The contingent of locally-based pros along with head coach Bertille St Clair and other members of the staff arrived in Miami at midday and the UK-based pros arrived a couple hours later with Yorke, Stern John, Brent Sancho, Shaka Hislop and Kenwyne Jones settling in. Scheduled to arrive later that evening were Clayton Ince and Carlos Edwards as well as Silvio Spann. Nigel Henry and Marlon Rojas will join the team on Monday along with Cornell Glen. The home-based pros in Miami at the moment are Angus Eve, Keyeno Thomas, Nigel Pierre, Leslie Fitzpatrick, Anton Pierre and Atiba Charles.
But there was some worrying news as defender Marvin Andrews failed a late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers win over Motherwell on Sunday and is now doubtful for the Guatemala match while Gillingham defender Ian Cox has suffered a hamstring injury which may force St Clair to make two other calls.
The luxurious hotel is also equipped with top of the line fitness facilities with the T&T players having all access to a fully equipped fitness centre and there are two playing fields within the hotel area.
“Things are in place for a good build up before we leave for Guatemala because the facilities here are very impressive. I expect that the guys will settle in and get down to business this week because come Saturday we have everything to play for against the Guatemalans,” St Clair told TTFF Media.
Following the cancellation of the friendly against Honduras, The “Warriors” have opted to play American A-League side Atlanta Silverbacks in a closed door training match on Tuesday at the Hotel Ground.
By: Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Press Officer in Ft Lauderdale.[/color]
English-based striker Dwight Yorke was among the list of the Trinidad and Tobago footballers checking in at the Sunrise Boulevard Hilton Hotel in Ft Lauderdale, Miami on Sunday afternoon for the start of a four-day training camp ahead of Saturday’s 2006 World Cup qualifier against Guatemala.
The contingent of locally-based pros along with head coach Bertille St Clair and other members of the staff arrived in Miami at midday and the UK-based pros arrived a couple hours later with Yorke, Stern John, Brent Sancho, Shaka Hislop and Kenwyne Jones settling in. Scheduled to arrive later that evening were Clayton Ince and Carlos Edwards as well as Silvio Spann. Nigel Henry and Marlon Rojas will join the team on Monday along with Cornell Glen. The home-based pros in Miami at the moment are Angus Eve, Keyeno Thomas, Nigel Pierre, Leslie Fitzpatrick, Anton Pierre and Atiba Charles.
But there was some worrying news as defender Marvin Andrews failed a late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers win over Motherwell on Sunday and is now doubtful for the Guatemala match while Gillingham defender Ian Cox has suffered a hamstring injury which may force St Clair to make two other calls.
The luxurious hotel is also equipped with top of the line fitness facilities with the T&T players having all access to a fully equipped fitness centre and there are two playing fields within the hotel area.
“Things are in place for a good build up before we leave for Guatemala because the facilities here are very impressive. I expect that the guys will settle in and get down to business this week because come Saturday we have everything to play for against the Guatemalans,” St Clair told TTFF Media.
Following the cancellation of the friendly against Honduras, The “Warriors” have opted to play American A-League side Atlanta Silverbacks in a closed door training match on Tuesday at the Hotel Ground.
2990
Cricket Anyone / Lara's Letter to the Board
« on: March 20, 2005, 07:28:33 PM »
Trinidad Guardian
Brian Lara’s “primary consideration” is “to ensure the survival of West Indies cricket.”
He said so in a letter on Saturday night, responding to an invitation the day before from the board’s CEO Roger Brathwaite to join the squad for the First Test match against South Africa in Guyana.
Lara’s letter was faxed to news rooms yesterday.
Lara said he was “ready, willing and able to continue participating in West Indies cricket, providing....that the best team will be selected, with an assurance from all the parties that the outstanding issues would be brought to the table and discussed.”
The board ignored the suggestion, leaving Lara out of the 14-man team and naming Guyanese left-handed batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul as captain for the Test series which begins on March 31.
The letter from Lara is the latest twist in a four-month imbroglio that has plagued West Indies cricket.
The conflict has involved players’ contracts (WICB and WIPA), sponsorship contracts (current team sponsor Digicel and Cable & Wireless, sponsors of Lara and six others left out of consideration) and players’ fees.
Following is the full text of Lara’s letter.
To: Roger Braithwaite,
Chief Executive Officer,
West Indies Cricket Board Inc.
Dear Mr Braithwaite,
I refer to your letter of invitation dated March 19, 2005, and would like to express my gratitude for your kind invitation which permits me the opportunity, again, to join the West Indies team.
As you are aware, I have devoted my whole life to all aspects of West Indies cricket. It is in these circumstances that I am bound to say that I have found extreme difficulty in formulating an appropriate response to your invitation.
On the one hand, if I were to accept the invitation, then I would feel that I have abandoned part of the core of players who have represented the West Indies with me over recent years and all of whom are teammates.
On the other hand, if I were to decline, then I feel I would be repudiating my deep feelings for the West Indian supporters and the furtherance of the game.
What I would like to see is the best team selected to compete in the forthcoming series.
I would also like to see an amicable resolution to the outstanding issues in an atmosphere of mutual compromise and respect, which would all redound to uplifting the morale and pride of the West Indian people who are so passionate about the sport.
I do not wish to be put in a position where I consider that my response to your invitation would be indicative of a selection of one option and the rejection of another.
In circumstances where neither my loyalty to the players nor my loyalty to West Indies cricket can be denied, I confirm that I am ready, willing and able to continue participating in West Indies cricket, provided that, even at this late stage, the best team will be selected with an assurance from all of the parties that the outstanding issues would be brought to the table and discussed.
I wish to state unequivocally that it is my intention to ensure the survival of West Indies cricket. That is my primary consideration.
Sincerely,
Brian Charles Lara
Brian Lara’s “primary consideration” is “to ensure the survival of West Indies cricket.”
He said so in a letter on Saturday night, responding to an invitation the day before from the board’s CEO Roger Brathwaite to join the squad for the First Test match against South Africa in Guyana.
Lara’s letter was faxed to news rooms yesterday.
Lara said he was “ready, willing and able to continue participating in West Indies cricket, providing....that the best team will be selected, with an assurance from all the parties that the outstanding issues would be brought to the table and discussed.”
The board ignored the suggestion, leaving Lara out of the 14-man team and naming Guyanese left-handed batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul as captain for the Test series which begins on March 31.
The letter from Lara is the latest twist in a four-month imbroglio that has plagued West Indies cricket.
The conflict has involved players’ contracts (WICB and WIPA), sponsorship contracts (current team sponsor Digicel and Cable & Wireless, sponsors of Lara and six others left out of consideration) and players’ fees.
Following is the full text of Lara’s letter.
To: Roger Braithwaite,
Chief Executive Officer,
West Indies Cricket Board Inc.
Dear Mr Braithwaite,
I refer to your letter of invitation dated March 19, 2005, and would like to express my gratitude for your kind invitation which permits me the opportunity, again, to join the West Indies team.
As you are aware, I have devoted my whole life to all aspects of West Indies cricket. It is in these circumstances that I am bound to say that I have found extreme difficulty in formulating an appropriate response to your invitation.
On the one hand, if I were to accept the invitation, then I would feel that I have abandoned part of the core of players who have represented the West Indies with me over recent years and all of whom are teammates.
On the other hand, if I were to decline, then I feel I would be repudiating my deep feelings for the West Indian supporters and the furtherance of the game.
What I would like to see is the best team selected to compete in the forthcoming series.
I would also like to see an amicable resolution to the outstanding issues in an atmosphere of mutual compromise and respect, which would all redound to uplifting the morale and pride of the West Indian people who are so passionate about the sport.
I do not wish to be put in a position where I consider that my response to your invitation would be indicative of a selection of one option and the rejection of another.
In circumstances where neither my loyalty to the players nor my loyalty to West Indies cricket can be denied, I confirm that I am ready, willing and able to continue participating in West Indies cricket, provided that, even at this late stage, the best team will be selected with an assurance from all of the parties that the outstanding issues would be brought to the table and discussed.
I wish to state unequivocally that it is my intention to ensure the survival of West Indies cricket. That is my primary consideration.
Sincerely,
Brian Charles Lara
2991
Football / Wrexham match report
« on: March 20, 2005, 09:00:58 AM »
It is often too easy to slag off match officials, but the less we say about Mr Drysdale the better - or the Football League will come chasing after us!
There was another hurdle for Denis Smith's men to get over before the game had even kicked off, as Steve Roberts had to be withdrawn following a injury picked up in the warm-up.He was replaced by Shaun Pejic in a direct swap, with 17th -man Kieran Quinn stepping up to the bench.
All the early pressure was applied by the home side and sam Parkin was cmbining wel with Lwee Holmes down the left flank and on a few occasions the ball flew across the Wrexham goalmouth.
It took 14 minutes for the Dragons to creaqte their first concerted attack, which came from an Andy Holt that Dennis Lawrence knocked down for Chris Llewellyn to lift over the top and while Ugarte forced young keeper Steve Book into a mistake he was
Then against the run of play that man uan Ugarte claimed the game's opening goal, when he raced through the centre to benefit from great work by Hector Sam, who had made ground down the left to chase a pass from Crowell, before looking up and sliding in a nice pass to the Basque to score from six-yards.Minutes later Crowell almost added a second with a neat curling effort from the side of the box, that the keeper did well to het down to claim the effort.
Ther was another half chance for the visitors on 25 minutes when Llewellyn flicked a loose ball over Book, but while the keeper was lost, his defence came to the rescue with two red shirts covering back to clear off the line.
Another spell of pressure for Swindon was ended on 32 minutes, when Ugarte flicked a ball over the keeper and the retrieve the ball by the touchline to cross into the middle for Hector Sam to beat his markers and crash the ball home from close range.
The home side showed that they were still a force to eal with, when Duke's cross was headed on by Parkin and the crowd held its collective breath as the ball flashed past Foster's left hand post and behind for a goalkick!
Then as the minutes counted down to the interval, a long throw in by Duke arrived at the Wrexham near post where two players missed the ball and when it bounced on Sam Parkin made good use of his large frame to head home from close-range.
Wonderful play by Sam on the left side of the box should have seen the Reds score a third, when he turned Jenkins inside out to lay the ball back into the feet of Llewellyn, but from 15-yards out the Welsh international comletely failed to hit the target as his effort spun away towards the far corner flag.
Lifted by their good fortune Swindon went in search of a leveller before the break and another cross from the Wrexham right was met by the head of Miglioranzi, who from the edge of the box put his effort on target, but Foster covered across to make a good save.
No changes for either side at the break, as Swindon started the second period in the same lively manaer they did the first.
Manager Andy King made his first change on 59 minutes with the talanted Sammy Igoe being replaced by Brian Howard. A minute later Jerel Ifil appeared from Duke, with Swindon changing their line-up to match the visitors.
A long ball over the top caused us problems as Foster's clearance went straight to Roberts, who twisted and turned into the box before firing a low shot that the Wrexham keeper did well to hold onto as it bounced awkwardly in front of him.
Carlos Edwards broke on the right and took pass from Sam, but as he battled to bring the ball under control the keeper raced from his line to deny the Trindiadian a shot at goal from the angle. King sent on his last substitute as Andy Caton appeared for Welshman Christan Roberts, who was just back from a long-term injury.
Wrexham were caught out on 76 minutes when Jenkins chased a long ball down the right and although Foster raced from his line, he was able to chip it into the mddle where Sam Parkin had another easy chance to draw his team level.
Two minutes later Howard went down very easily on the edge of the Wrexham box and up stepped Grant Smith to hammer a firece drive through the wall, and slight deflectionensured it flew past Foster.
The introduction of Chris Armstrong immediately caused problems to the home defence and as the striker headed a ball into the goalmouth Sam jumped at the back post but headed wide from close range. Soon afterwards Wrexham players were furious when Sam was fouled by Heywood, who had both hands on his shoulders, but the official flattly refused to accept it was a foul. Lawrence eventually got booked for arguing the point!. Then first year referee Mr. Drysdale took the mickey out of the visitors by pointing to the spot for Swindon's first penalty of the season, as Jenkins went down in stages under a challenge from substitute Mackin. Sam Parkin converted from 12-yards!
While we managed to throw away a two-goal lead in the second half, the match official then contributed with an amazing succession of decisions which finally cost us even a vital point - it was a real sickner and the referee even stayed 50-yards away on the far side of the pitch at the final whistle.
Swindon: Steve Book, Steve Jenkins, Matt Heywood, Sean O'Hanlon, David Duke, Christian Roberts (Andy Caton 74), Grant Smith, Stefani Miglioranzi, Lee Holmes, Sammy Igoe (Brian Howard 59), Sam Parkin. Subs:Rhys Evans, Matthew Hewlett, Jerel Ifil.
Wrexham: Ben Foster, Shaun Foster, Criag Morgan, Dennis Lawrence, Carlos Edwards, Andy Holt, Scott Green (Levi Mackin 90), Matt Crowell, Chris Llewellyn, Hector Sam, Juan Ugarte (Chris Armstrong 76). Subs: Andy Dibble, Simon Spender, Kieron Quinn.
Referee: D, Drysdale () Attendance: 5,123
Bookings Wrexham: Lawrence (84, dissent)
There was another hurdle for Denis Smith's men to get over before the game had even kicked off, as Steve Roberts had to be withdrawn following a injury picked up in the warm-up.He was replaced by Shaun Pejic in a direct swap, with 17th -man Kieran Quinn stepping up to the bench.
All the early pressure was applied by the home side and sam Parkin was cmbining wel with Lwee Holmes down the left flank and on a few occasions the ball flew across the Wrexham goalmouth.
It took 14 minutes for the Dragons to creaqte their first concerted attack, which came from an Andy Holt that Dennis Lawrence knocked down for Chris Llewellyn to lift over the top and while Ugarte forced young keeper Steve Book into a mistake he was
Then against the run of play that man uan Ugarte claimed the game's opening goal, when he raced through the centre to benefit from great work by Hector Sam, who had made ground down the left to chase a pass from Crowell, before looking up and sliding in a nice pass to the Basque to score from six-yards.Minutes later Crowell almost added a second with a neat curling effort from the side of the box, that the keeper did well to het down to claim the effort.
Ther was another half chance for the visitors on 25 minutes when Llewellyn flicked a loose ball over Book, but while the keeper was lost, his defence came to the rescue with two red shirts covering back to clear off the line.
Another spell of pressure for Swindon was ended on 32 minutes, when Ugarte flicked a ball over the keeper and the retrieve the ball by the touchline to cross into the middle for Hector Sam to beat his markers and crash the ball home from close range.
The home side showed that they were still a force to eal with, when Duke's cross was headed on by Parkin and the crowd held its collective breath as the ball flashed past Foster's left hand post and behind for a goalkick!
Then as the minutes counted down to the interval, a long throw in by Duke arrived at the Wrexham near post where two players missed the ball and when it bounced on Sam Parkin made good use of his large frame to head home from close-range.
Wonderful play by Sam on the left side of the box should have seen the Reds score a third, when he turned Jenkins inside out to lay the ball back into the feet of Llewellyn, but from 15-yards out the Welsh international comletely failed to hit the target as his effort spun away towards the far corner flag.
Lifted by their good fortune Swindon went in search of a leveller before the break and another cross from the Wrexham right was met by the head of Miglioranzi, who from the edge of the box put his effort on target, but Foster covered across to make a good save.
No changes for either side at the break, as Swindon started the second period in the same lively manaer they did the first.
Manager Andy King made his first change on 59 minutes with the talanted Sammy Igoe being replaced by Brian Howard. A minute later Jerel Ifil appeared from Duke, with Swindon changing their line-up to match the visitors.
A long ball over the top caused us problems as Foster's clearance went straight to Roberts, who twisted and turned into the box before firing a low shot that the Wrexham keeper did well to hold onto as it bounced awkwardly in front of him.
Carlos Edwards broke on the right and took pass from Sam, but as he battled to bring the ball under control the keeper raced from his line to deny the Trindiadian a shot at goal from the angle. King sent on his last substitute as Andy Caton appeared for Welshman Christan Roberts, who was just back from a long-term injury.
Wrexham were caught out on 76 minutes when Jenkins chased a long ball down the right and although Foster raced from his line, he was able to chip it into the mddle where Sam Parkin had another easy chance to draw his team level.
Two minutes later Howard went down very easily on the edge of the Wrexham box and up stepped Grant Smith to hammer a firece drive through the wall, and slight deflectionensured it flew past Foster.
The introduction of Chris Armstrong immediately caused problems to the home defence and as the striker headed a ball into the goalmouth Sam jumped at the back post but headed wide from close range. Soon afterwards Wrexham players were furious when Sam was fouled by Heywood, who had both hands on his shoulders, but the official flattly refused to accept it was a foul. Lawrence eventually got booked for arguing the point!. Then first year referee Mr. Drysdale took the mickey out of the visitors by pointing to the spot for Swindon's first penalty of the season, as Jenkins went down in stages under a challenge from substitute Mackin. Sam Parkin converted from 12-yards!
While we managed to throw away a two-goal lead in the second half, the match official then contributed with an amazing succession of decisions which finally cost us even a vital point - it was a real sickner and the referee even stayed 50-yards away on the far side of the pitch at the final whistle.
Swindon: Steve Book, Steve Jenkins, Matt Heywood, Sean O'Hanlon, David Duke, Christian Roberts (Andy Caton 74), Grant Smith, Stefani Miglioranzi, Lee Holmes, Sammy Igoe (Brian Howard 59), Sam Parkin. Subs:Rhys Evans, Matthew Hewlett, Jerel Ifil.
Wrexham: Ben Foster, Shaun Foster, Criag Morgan, Dennis Lawrence, Carlos Edwards, Andy Holt, Scott Green (Levi Mackin 90), Matt Crowell, Chris Llewellyn, Hector Sam, Juan Ugarte (Chris Armstrong 76). Subs: Andy Dibble, Simon Spender, Kieron Quinn.
Referee: D, Drysdale () Attendance: 5,123
Bookings Wrexham: Lawrence (84, dissent)
2992
Football / Re: Warriors assemble in Miami today
« on: March 20, 2005, 07:27:13 AM »
A local Miami club side? Is this any kind of prep for 2 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS? I thought we could at least get Haiti, Cuba or Jamaica or one of the MLS teams to come. Maybe we are playing Kent Welsh's club, they will provide a good test since they play error free soccer. STEUPS.
2993
Football / Warriors assemble in Miami today.
« on: March 20, 2005, 06:28:55 AM »
‘Warriors’ to assemble in Miami on Sunday afternoon.
By: Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Press Officer.
Trinidad and Tobago’s senior footballers will assemble in Miami at around 3pm on Sunday as the local contingents departs Piarco International Airport in the morning and will be joined the quota of overseas-based professionals scheduled to arrive from London in the afternoon.
Head coach Bertille St Clair had his final session at the Larry Gomes Stadium on Friday morning and was satisfied with the progress of the home-based pros which he hopes will compliment the ones flying in to Miami from London.
The list of players leaving from home includes midfielder Angus Eve, defender Atiba Charles just back from impressing in trials and is reported to have impressed in his stint with Oldham Athletic, Keyeno Thomas and Nigel Pierre of CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh, Defence Force’s Anton Pierre, Leslie Fitzpatrick and Nigel Henry.
Arriving from London will be Portsmouth goalie Shaka Hislop, Crewe Alexandra’s Clayton Ince, Wrexham’s Carlos Edwards, Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones, Yokohama FC midfielder Silvio Spann, Scottish-based duo Marvin Andrews and Brent Sancho, Gillingham’s Ian Cox, Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke and Coventry City’s Stern John. Wrexham striker Hector Sam will arrive on Tuesday while United States-based duo Cornell Glen and Marlon Rojas will meet the team in Miami. Assistant coach David Nakhid will also link up with the team in Miami, coming in from Lebanon. The rest of the staff includes team administrator Peter Rampersad, trainers Wayne Cumberbatch and Zeph Nicholas, goalkeeper coach Michael Maurice and team doctor Terrance Babwah. The team will be in a live in camp in Miami before departing for Guatemala on Thursday.
Eve, who was in action mid week against New York/New Jersey MetroStars, said he expected the “Warriors” would be ready for Guatemala despite the team not being together since February.
“The majority of the team hasn’t been together since the last qualifying match but I think that because we have been playing for a while now, it shouldn’t be a headache to gel as a team again. It’s something that we have had to deal with before and the few days in Miami should come in well for us at this stage. Some of the guys faced Guatemala last year so we will not be going in there as any strangers. We are going after three points in this one,” Eve told TTFF Media on Saturday.
Midfielder Edwards is also hoping to make a valuable input in the matches coming up which includes a home qualifier against Costa Rica on March 30 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
“I haven’t played against Guatemala in their home field but this is chance for us to go and show that we have the kind of steel to overcome such a stiff challenge. They will be gunning because they are at home but I have no fears about us being able to rise to the challenge,” Edwards said.
Originally carded to play Honduras in a friendly at the Ted Hendricks Stadium next Tuesday, T&T will now play a local club team on the same day as the clash with the Hondurans had to be cancelled because of the fact that both teams are in the same CONCACAF Gold Cup group.
By: Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Press Officer.
Trinidad and Tobago’s senior footballers will assemble in Miami at around 3pm on Sunday as the local contingents departs Piarco International Airport in the morning and will be joined the quota of overseas-based professionals scheduled to arrive from London in the afternoon.
Head coach Bertille St Clair had his final session at the Larry Gomes Stadium on Friday morning and was satisfied with the progress of the home-based pros which he hopes will compliment the ones flying in to Miami from London.
The list of players leaving from home includes midfielder Angus Eve, defender Atiba Charles just back from impressing in trials and is reported to have impressed in his stint with Oldham Athletic, Keyeno Thomas and Nigel Pierre of CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh, Defence Force’s Anton Pierre, Leslie Fitzpatrick and Nigel Henry.
Arriving from London will be Portsmouth goalie Shaka Hislop, Crewe Alexandra’s Clayton Ince, Wrexham’s Carlos Edwards, Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones, Yokohama FC midfielder Silvio Spann, Scottish-based duo Marvin Andrews and Brent Sancho, Gillingham’s Ian Cox, Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke and Coventry City’s Stern John. Wrexham striker Hector Sam will arrive on Tuesday while United States-based duo Cornell Glen and Marlon Rojas will meet the team in Miami. Assistant coach David Nakhid will also link up with the team in Miami, coming in from Lebanon. The rest of the staff includes team administrator Peter Rampersad, trainers Wayne Cumberbatch and Zeph Nicholas, goalkeeper coach Michael Maurice and team doctor Terrance Babwah. The team will be in a live in camp in Miami before departing for Guatemala on Thursday.
Eve, who was in action mid week against New York/New Jersey MetroStars, said he expected the “Warriors” would be ready for Guatemala despite the team not being together since February.
“The majority of the team hasn’t been together since the last qualifying match but I think that because we have been playing for a while now, it shouldn’t be a headache to gel as a team again. It’s something that we have had to deal with before and the few days in Miami should come in well for us at this stage. Some of the guys faced Guatemala last year so we will not be going in there as any strangers. We are going after three points in this one,” Eve told TTFF Media on Saturday.
Midfielder Edwards is also hoping to make a valuable input in the matches coming up which includes a home qualifier against Costa Rica on March 30 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
“I haven’t played against Guatemala in their home field but this is chance for us to go and show that we have the kind of steel to overcome such a stiff challenge. They will be gunning because they are at home but I have no fears about us being able to rise to the challenge,” Edwards said.
Originally carded to play Honduras in a friendly at the Ted Hendricks Stadium next Tuesday, T&T will now play a local club team on the same day as the clash with the Hondurans had to be cancelled because of the fact that both teams are in the same CONCACAF Gold Cup group.
2994
Football / Re: Warriors in Miami
« on: March 20, 2005, 06:13:15 AM »
did they fly first class from tobago? maybe that is why we loss
2995
Football / Re: No Football nominees for FCB Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year awards
« on: March 20, 2005, 12:47:27 AM »
nixon
2996
Football / Re: forgien pros in action today
« on: March 19, 2005, 11:48:17 AM »
and neither did jabloteh or w connection!
All this losing is like a contagious virus. As soon as they reach Miami the entire squad should take a bush bath
All this losing is like a contagious virus. As soon as they reach Miami the entire squad should take a bush bath
2997
Football / Re: Yorke, Shaka heads list of pros for Miami, Guatemala outings.
« on: March 19, 2005, 10:33:38 AM »
I don't think Rojas is still injured. As one of Bertie boys he will likely be in that 11 in place of Cox or Eve
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Football / UK games today
« on: March 19, 2005, 09:33:25 AM »
Hector Sam got the start today for Wrexham
Shaka is not even on the bench today - Ashdown in goal. Wonder what happen there?
Shaka is not even on the bench today - Ashdown in goal. Wonder what happen there?
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Football / Re: For Rocwell The Point Is
« on: March 18, 2005, 04:30:37 PM »
Touches - I do agree with you that the team is playing a set a shit, our coach is fu&*ing clueless and we have a pretty slim hope of turning things around in time to qualify for Germany. Your suggestion about going totally local sounds like it might be worth trying if in fact the local boys are playing ball as good as you say since I was not at that match to compare the performances myself. I would make a small change and suggest that we open up the pool to all PFL players not just Jabloteh because there are some better players on other teams and they can develop enough chemistry by training together at home.
Where this plan will break down though is that assuming a totally local team starts to win some WCQ matches, don't you think overseas clubs will begin to offer contracts to these players? As you say, all our foreign based were local at some point before they were discovered mostly from good performances in international matches. So the question is how deep is the talent pool at home. Can we afford to keep losing our best players to foreign clubs and then replace them with other local players and hope to keep winning? I mean we are not Brazil and we don't have unlimited ballers back home.
Where this plan will break down though is that assuming a totally local team starts to win some WCQ matches, don't you think overseas clubs will begin to offer contracts to these players? As you say, all our foreign based were local at some point before they were discovered mostly from good performances in international matches. So the question is how deep is the talent pool at home. Can we afford to keep losing our best players to foreign clubs and then replace them with other local players and hope to keep winning? I mean we are not Brazil and we don't have unlimited ballers back home.