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5551
I like the look of this team. Oh gosh this team looks solid on paper.

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Football / Re: Is T&T's UK obsession good for its players?
« on: March 17, 2005, 12:20:33 PM »
As Caribbean nations we need to develop a sense of passion, pride, and self esteem about our perchance for football. We have the talent, we have the facilities and we have the knowledge. So why do we always have to rely on foreign coaches, and techniques to elevate our level and to bring a sense of salvation to our game?

I say we spend more time elevating the status, training and the economics for our players. We should look at forming a Caribbean Professional Football League (C.P.F.L.) Let's develop some regional rivalry and expand the skill base in our respective nations within the region.

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Football / What about a: CARIBBEAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE?
« on: March 17, 2005, 12:11:05 PM »
As Caribbean nations we need to develop a sense of passion, pride, and self esteem about our perchance for football. We have the talent, we have the facilities and we have the knowledge. So why do we always have to rely on foreign coaches, and techniques to elevate our level and to bring a sense of salvation to our game?

I say we spend more time elevating the status, training and the economics for our players. We should look at forming a Caribbean Professional Football League (C.P.F.L.) Let's develop some regional rivalry and expand the skill base in our respective nations within the region.

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Football / Re: Do we have a Football culture
« on: March 17, 2005, 11:56:45 AM »
Yes I would agree with you. I grew up in the era when North South matches rocked the interest of the entire nation. Long before East and west were involved. The rivalry was so intense that if yuh from south you wanted to put it to the north .

Teams like Defense Force; Police, Malvern. Maple Serachers Juniors Lantern Giants Wonderers.

I mean football was way of life  a dream for youth man to one day represent his country. Intercol was an event.

There was a happening a buzzz when football season started. What happened to the glory days?
What happened to the passion the soul the rivalry? Have we diluted our game in the name of expansion? Have we moved ahaed without insight to planning?

How do we instill this passion among our youths for the game? I remember  not sleepping as I prepared to face St. Mary's from town. back them they had an opportunitstic player called Woodly; a flash in the pan for one season.

Man how can we revive soccer in the land?

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These articles raises the competing tension that some athletes encounter: at one spectrum there is the innate sense of patriotism/ nationalism and even pride to compete for one's country; at the other end is the current perceived reality of economics, personal development, personal fulfilment, and accessibility to resources.

On a larger sacle one could think of the  luring of our national athletes as a form of imperialism, exploitation, economic 'bullying.' Poorer nations are constantly seeing their athletes opting for the 'greener pastures' of nations who could buy/steal these athletes sense of heritage, national identity and pride for a nation of birth.

The need or desire to represent one's country is overshadowed by the wanton exploitation of these colleges which offer scholarships and monetary and other rewards  to the athletes. Soon the athlete feels compelled to repay to honour and to be at the mercy of the 'hands who feeds" The cry of "what has my contry doen for me should be replaced for what I can do fo rmy country."

The desire to escape the improvish background and the lack of  world class facilities cannot be denied but I do have a difficult time in seeing how a person could lose that sense of "HERITAGE" and Natitional identity.


5556
oh gosh jeezam web boye de ole talk nice tahnk yuh thank yuh put up soem more nah.

5557
Football / Do we have a Football culture
« on: March 17, 2005, 10:09:36 AM »
I read on another island's forum aquestion pertaing to football culture. To question the legitamacy of our football culture is a bit erroneous. In deed we do have a footballculture as Brazil has one and England has one. Does it look the same ? That is the question.

If you were to examine the residual remnants of our colonial past, it would suffice to say that a culture of football is endimic to us as cricket.

To say we have an approach to it that is different from the U.S.A. would be more appropoe.

As West Indians, we do have a proclivity and perchant for approaching certain activities in particular ways. Sometimes we are successful and sometimes we are not. It is the same with the U.S. They do not always dominate on the world athletic scene.

Approaches to training , facilities and economics are just some factors. Motivation, talent, abilities and a range of variables also influence outcomes.

I do beleiev that if we can field a regional Cricket team to compete internationally, why do we not consider a regional football team? and Olympic Athletic team?

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This article raises the competing tension that some athletes encounter: at one spectrum theer is the innate sense of patriotism/ nationalism and even pride to compete for one's country; at the other end is the reality of economics, development, personal fulfilment, accessibility to resources.

On a larger sacle one could think of the  luring of our national athletes as a form of imprialism, exploitation, economic 'bullying' poorer nations are constantly seeing their athletes opting for the 'greener pastures' of nations who could buy/steal these athletes sense of heritage, national identity and pride for a nation of birth.

The need or desire to represent one's country is overshadowed by the wanton exploitation of these colleges which offer scholarships and monetry and other rewards  to the athletes. Soon the athlete feels compelled to repay to honour and to be at the mercy of the 'hands who feeds" The cry of "what has my contry doen for me should be replaced for what I can do fo rmy country."

The desire to escape the improvish background and the lack of  world class facilities cannot be denied but I do have a difficult time in seeing how a person could lose that sense of "HERITAGE" and Natitional identity.
 

 

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Smith and Diaz ban


It infuriates me to read such about such outlandish attitudes as projected by Hollywood. Yet there seems to be no problem portraying white men in intimate encounters with black females. (BodyGuard- I will not pay to see that show).
 
Yet the "gatekeepers"  are not as receptive to put black males in intimate scenes with white women of distinction.
 
Smith and Diaz kissing ban
(BANG) - Will Smith claims he was banned from kissing Cameron Diaz on screen because of American racism.

The actor said Hollywood panders to the nation's problem of seeing a black man and white woman getting intimate and stopped the co-stars kissing in new movie 'Hitch'.

To avoid controversy, Smith says he smooched Latin beauty Eva Mendes instead.

The 36-year-old 'Men in Black' star is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror as saying: "How are you not going to consider Cameron Diaz? But Hollywood is nervous about a black man kissing a white woman on screen.

"In the US, it's still a racial issue. Ironically, Hollywood is happy to do it if the film is about racism. But otherwise they simply won't do it and ignore it."

Meanwhile, Will has confessed he and wife Jada Pinkett Smith have marriage counselling to keep their relationship on track.

The star says one of their first ever dates was an appointment with a psychoanalyst after being inspired by the self-help book 'Women Who Run With Wolves' by Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

He said: "We wanted to start this off right, with someone to tell us what we were doing."




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Football / Re: CP: Portugal Stiff Test for Canada....
« on: March 17, 2005, 09:18:48 AM »
'WiniperFury" you must be frozen  on Portage and Main for to long. Imagine Saying Canada is "HEX Material?"

Years ago I drove 15 hours to atach Canada play Cuba in Winnipeg. You know they had that game in  football field that looked like a playground!!! that would be one that did not even come close to Skinner Park!!!! At least they could have hosted the game in the stadium wheer the  Blue Bombers play but then again that is artificial turf.

This past summer I drove 12 hours to Vancouver to See Canada play in Burnaby aganist Guatemala. Canada looked like a junior side.Defensively weak and lacking in an attack.

I would give kudos to thier U-20 team and their women's national team. But there senior men's team is tata.

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Football / Re: AnyOne for Miami GOLD CUP FEVER?
« on: March 16, 2005, 06:50:35 PM »
EHEHE people  whey we meeting tuh have dis forum posse? we all have tuh connect up down dey some where in de stands!!!!!!!
ah mean we need a session with BSC.

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Football / Re: Game off
« on: March 16, 2005, 06:48:45 PM »
what da fork!!!!! boy we need tugh get we arse in gear!!!! rea meh session on the U.S prpeparation .

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Football / yuh think dis is true?
« on: March 16, 2005, 06:47:49 PM »
Bruce Arena and the USA are fortunate to be the only national team to have almost the entire squad in training for up to a month before a WCQ game against Mexico.  Not every CONCACAF team,  can get that advantage.


For example, did y'all know that Arena had a full squad of 23 in camp for two weeks prior to them playing Jamaica in Columbus?  The only player that was not there for the full time, but arrived five days before was Brian McBride.   THat's why the USA are bound to qualify, or at least play cohesively, like a club side in WCQs.  Lazaroni had only one full squad session before playing the USA, for 90 minutes on the night before the game. 


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Football / Scouting the U.S WCQ sessions
« on: March 16, 2005, 06:45:02 PM »
Looking to Peak
U.S. MNT Continue Training in Colorado
Air

 
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 14, 2005) - After an impressive 3-0 victory over Colombia, the U.S. Men's National Team moved operations to the elevation of Colorado Springs, returning to work Monday after having Sunday off and two days of training already under their belt.  Working amidst the majestic presence of Pike's Peak (click here for a photo gallery), the group continues the process of acclimatization.  Their first real test will come March 19 in Albuquerque, when the U.S. hosts Honduras at University Stadium.  Kickoff for the match is set for 2 p.m. MT, and the match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel and HDNet. Fans can also follow the match live on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker, presented by Philips Electronics.  For ticket info, click here.

The Albuquerque match will serve as a final tune-up before two tough World Cup qualifiers in a matter of four days. The U.S. will travel south to face Mexico at Estadio Azteca on March 27 live on ESPN2 and Telemundo at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, then head back to the States to host Guatemala on March 30 live on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.

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Football / Defensive Help & Scorer
« on: March 14, 2005, 06:03:12 PM »
With the recent rash of injuries, why is Dennis Lawrence not summoned? Is he out of sorts with the present coach? What about Ian Cox?

What about Jason Scotland?

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The competing tensions faced by some of our athletes are at times understandably insurmountable. At one spectrum there is the innate sense of patriotism/ nationalism and even pride to compete for one's country; at the other end is the reality of economics,  personal athletic development, personal fulfilment and  accessibility to resources.

On a larger sacle one could think of the  luring of our national athletes as a form of imperialism, exploitation, economic 'bullying' of poorer nations who are constantly seeing their athletes opting for the 'greener pastures' of nations who could buy/steal these athletes' sense of heritage, national identity and pride for a nation of birth.

The need or desire to represent one's country is overshadowed by the wanton exploitation of these colleges which offer scholarships and monetry and other rewards  to the athletes. Soon the athlete feels compelled to repay to honour and to be at the mercy of the 'hands who feeds" The cry of "what has my country done for me should be replaced for what I can do for my country."

The desire to escape the improvish background and the lack of  world class facilities cannot be denied but I do have a difficult time in seeing how a person could lose that sense of "HERITAGE" and Natitional identity.

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What about Track & Field / Re: Representing your country
« on: March 13, 2005, 02:19:08 PM »
This article raises the competing tension that some athletes encounter: at one spectrum there is the innate sense of patriotism/ nationalism and even pride to compete for one's country; at the other end is the reality of economics, development, personal fulfilment, accessibility to resources.

On a larger sacle one could think of the  luring of our national athletes as a form of imprialism, exploitation, economic 'bullying' poorer nations are constantly seeing their athletes opting for the 'greener pastures' of nations who could buy/steal these athletes sense of heritage, national identity and pride for a nation of birth.

The need or desire to represent one's country is overshadowed by the wanton exploitation of these colleges which offer scholarships and monetry and other rewards  to the athletes. Soon the athlete feels compelled to repay to honour and to be at the mercy of the 'hands who feeds" The cry of "what has my contry doen for me should be replaced for what I can do fo rmy country."

The desire to escape the improvish background and the lack of  world class facilities cannot be denied but I do have a difficult time in seeing how a person could lose that sense of "HERITAGE" and Natitional identity.

5568
The hope of a nation does not entirely rest on our football team; I would say that the team's hopes rest on the nation.

A flurry of overwhelming support may prove healthy for the teams pyche as oppose to scepticism and cynicism. This begins with the unified decision making from the "top down." When people like  Alvin Cornel  continues to publicly criticized the team's defence and players, it hinders the collaboration needed to turn that criticism into a construtive one which may benefit all.

I think  that many fans may be inclined to think that we do not have a perfect team, nor a perfect coach, nor a perfect system. But isn't part of this journey to success, about the  obstacles one has to overcome along the way. Martin Luther states,

“THE MEASUREMENT OF SUCCCESS IS NOT WHERE YOU ARE TODAY, BUT BY THE OBSTACLES YOU HAD TO OVERCOME TO GET THERE"
 If the path to qualifying to the WCQ was that easy, I would say that every nation who had a person who could kick a ball would be in the cup.

Furthermore, given the local funding or lack thereof, (I have not read of any major sponsors rallying to support our local team). the state of our economy, our commitments from our foreign based players and the effort by our locally based squads, we are managing to meet the demands of the competition. Not that these are excuses for poor performances, or lack of insightful coaching decisions.

Given all those circumstances, if one believes that we have better player resources, a better coach, and a better system, then I concur that we ought to explore what those "BETTER" would look like; who are they? and why are we not moving in that direction.

It is way too uncanny for us to bombast criticism at what we are doing with “hunches" and intuitive emotional outcries, rather than analytical, methodical data of the situation at hand.

Do we have the supportive resources in place? Could we access those human resources at our convience? Is there a level of commitment from these resources to take us to the next level? Is our nation prepared to ride through the waves of despair and to support us at any given cost?

I say the hopes of a nation should be directly proportional to how adequate that entire nation takes up the cause of our team "MAKING it THROUGH THE WCQ." Enough of the lazzire faire mentality and the criticism. Let’s get on board and let's be purposeful and focused on the ultimate goal.


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Constant blaming our success or lack thereof of the team's performance on the ineptitute leadership  is a bit  fallacious. The leaders are not the ones playing or performing. Again the decision are not all on one-- the coach: we do have a Technical advisor and other so called experienced fellows supporting a coach's decision. It is true that the call for decision making about the game preparation, team line up and  strategies  is upon the coach, but is there not room for consultation and advising prior to and after a game?

Let's examine our systems, our preparation, our proclivity for relying on foreign trained professionals to just create team chemistry on short notice. Let's examine how we mentally prepapre our athletes to perform. Do we have the scales of economy to support training programs which calls for a rigor and exposure to top class competitions?

We are producing athletes who are attractive on the world stage so at the grass roots level some development is happening to nurture that talent.

What is the climate like in our land to support our atlethes mentally? emotionally? physically? how does our national psyche translates to the way we approach our sporting endeavours?

To do a complete assessment on the social fabric and the athletic fabric of our programs may yield some answers as to what we believe we can accomplish. If we have a professional league, yet we have a coach/leader not putting enough faith in these local players, then what is the purpose of calling it a professioanl organization?

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Football / Re: Coach BSC LIVE on I95.5 right now
« on: March 12, 2005, 05:50:28 PM »
BSC ; The man  spoke the words like any human in that position ought to say. I trully believe that the defining  intangible quality is to tell a player that " they ought to be playing with the heart  and desire to do the best for your country"

How many times I played intercollegiated sports in North America, and everytime I hit the field it was  with Trini colors in my head and mind. When I played or coached aganist anyone it was like a battle for my country.

We need to get behind these players and the staff and let then know that we are there for them.

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Football / Re: Socawarriors Photo Album - Impressive
« on: March 12, 2005, 10:57:22 AM »
Now"  which one of these photos is not like the others?"  let's see.. in two ah seing  players chasing and in action  with the footballl in one ah seeing double!!! real good knockers, ah drink in one hand and  looking like ah different kind of action. Now look at what we aspiring toward!!! the image of the 'STARBOY" dat is we man we saviour!!! dat is we ticket to GERMANy . dat is what he promising fuh all aspiring wanttabe Trini players. "Yuh get like me yuh win dis prize"
 "Why go bust ass like the other two pictures yuh eh see the fun I having?"

Oh yeah U.SA. Columbia  Mexico all dem teams having friendlis what we doing? Oh we jusy dey at home  "running ball"
Go Yorke Go you de man!!!!!

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Football / Re: AnyOne for Miami GOLD CUP FEVER?
« on: March 12, 2005, 10:14:28 AM »
is there anyone with a deal on accommodations? ah know we Trinis always looking fuh deals. Checking tuh see if yuh know a"partner" tuh sty by  and all dat. What about ticket prices? ot deals on tickets?

The next organizational point is fuh all the limers on dis forum tuh met up and have a  real Trini "Shit talk" at least we could put a face tuh the forum message.

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Football / AnyOne for Miami GOLD CUP FEVER?
« on: March 06, 2005, 11:49:22 AM »
I am trying to see if we could organize a TRINI POSSE for Miami Gold Cup games. If we have enough interest maybe we could look for : flight packages/ accomodation packages and game. Leh we start the move fuh the GOLD CUP FEVER.

State you point of departure.: ALBERTA CANADA

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Football / Re: It is a myth that we do not have talented players
« on: March 06, 2005, 11:46:08 AM »
Palos; I agree with you. Hence my reasoning for the need for us to develop a strong team with localy based players. As we all know, when that happens, the best ones are lured to professional contracts abroad. That  is aconstnt deliemna we will continue to face.


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Football / Re: Tallman S.O.S Florida Lime I July
« on: March 05, 2005, 09:10:21 PM »
Leh we put out a poll and see?

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Football / Nicer Brighter more Trini colors
« on: March 05, 2005, 09:09:30 PM »
Good ah seeing changes alraedy.Keep up the tweeking folks. Yuh doing ah great job.Kepe de site clean and FREE; doh do like HOMEVIEW and TRINI.com and then start  getting people excited abut coverages; then they turn around and charging fuh everything. When thos esite were first lunch everything was FREE them oh gosh is a two cents here and there!!!!
 The marketing ploy is a clever one; Hook the customers. create ademand the CHRAGE The arse outa them!!!!! Why we cah have a site bringing live SOCCER COVERAGE? Tell meh nah when the  NET transmissions are there?

Ah know we trinis we always have an angle.

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Football / Re: CP: Canada to Learn U-20 Draw on Sunday
« on: March 05, 2005, 09:03:56 PM »
Good for Canada!!!! sO WHAT NOW?

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Football / Tallman S.O.S Florida Lime I July
« on: March 05, 2005, 08:31:49 PM »
First compliments to avery clean and professional site/forum. It is gratifying to have aforum for everyone to express opinions and ideas regarding our  football team.

Suffice to say, despite some 'knee jerk'' reactions, most fans would like to see the best for the team.
Tallman, I am surmising that you are in Miami Florida?

Why not begin organizing a lime/ hotels/ accomodations for bus loads of trin fans around the globe to come supprt the team in Florida? Could you pool soem places to offer discounts/ family packages?

I would like ot bring  my family down from Canada  for a week to take in the games. Maybe  soem  ticket prices. Leh we begin to organize aTrini Posse section lime now. The them  of the posse is "WE GO MAKE MAS FUH GOLD'

Possibilities?

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Football / Ode to Latas
« on: March 05, 2005, 05:37:39 PM »
Oh great Lata
What is the matter
Yuh doh have ta
If yuh no watta
Play balla
yuh no gotta
go on with yuh matter
ah go catch yuh lata

5580
Football / Canada's choice of coach
« on: March 05, 2005, 02:26:26 PM »
Canada's coach is local; never coached in  any big leagues; mind you Canada is not even in WCQ either. If this so call rich nation can groom alocal who are we do deny our local coah an opportunity?

The year 2004 began with a new head coach at the helm in former Canadian international defender Frank Yallop, who was hired on December 16, 2003.[/b] Yallop's first order of business was to hold a North American based training camp in Ft. Lauderdale in January. He followed that up with a 1-0 debut win over Barbados in Bridgetown with veteran Carlo Corazzin netting the game's only goal. The team continued with a 1-0 defeat to Wales on May 30 in Wrexham, Wales before beginning World Cup Qualifying with two 4-0 wins against Belize in Kingston, Ontario. Canada was eventually eliminated from the World Cup after placing fourth in their group in the semi-final round.


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