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Re: The In Memory Of Thread
« Reply #810 on: January 23, 2019, 03:49:13 PM »
Emiliano Sala.  So young. This is real sad.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-6623211/Cardiff-chairman-insists-Salas-travel-plans-not-booked-club.html

Cardiff City chairman Mehmet Dalman has revealed that new signing Emiliano Sala turned down the offer of a commercial flight from the club, instead opting to travel back to Nantes on a private plane chartered by the family of a high-profile football agent. 

The Argentine striker, bought at the weekend for a club-record £15million, and a pilot are missing presumed dead after their aircraft lost contact over the English Channel, and search crews are still desperately searching the waters for any sign of life.

Speaking on Wednesday morning, Cardiff City chief Dalman revealed that the flight was not organised by them, and that Sala instead turned down their offer of a commercial flight to make his own plans.

I can say to you categorically that the plane had nothing to do with Cardiff City,' chairman Dalman told WalesOnline.

'We were not involved in booking the plane. In fact, we are trying to ascertain ourselves exactly what did happen. The club is looking into the matter and we want to find answers too.

'We spoke to the player and asked him if he wanted us to make arrangements for his flight which, quite frankly, would have been commercial.

'I can't tell you who arranged the flight because I don't know at this stage - but it certainly wasn't Cardiff City.'

Direct commercial flights between Cardiff and Nantes do not exist, and therefore unless willing to change at a larger airport such as Paris or Gatwick - or fly into Bristol and drive from there - a private flight represented a quicker option.

The plane Sala was travelling on was chartered by the McKay family, as Mark McKay was acting on behalf of Nantes during the negotiation stages.

The decision was said to have been discussed with Cardiff to ensure travel time was quicker, owing to the time it takes to get from Nantes to Cardiff on commercial flights.


The Times report that the single-engine, six-seat aircraft is registered to a holding company in Suffolk called Southern Aircraft Consultancy, with a registration number N264DB, and it is believed to have been chartered by McKay.

The plane is yet to be found, but there is no suggestion it suffered a technical fault or was unsuitable for making the 300-mile journey from Nantes to Cardiff.

On Tuesday night, it emerged Sala had sent haunting voice messages to friends shortly before his plane was lost over the English Channel.

The single engine Piper PA-46 Malibu plane was bound for Cardiff. On Tuesday night Argentinian website Ole.com posted the audio messages which it claimed were sent to a WhatsApp group of fellow players and friends.

He says: 'Hello, little brothers, how are you crazy people? Brother, I'm really tired, I was here in Nantes doing things, things, things, things and things, and it never stops, it never stops, it never stops.

'I'm here on a plane that looks like it's about to fall apart, and I'm going to Cardiff, crazy, tomorrow we already start, and in the afternoon we start training, boys, in my new team.'

He later sent another message saying: 'How are you guys, all good? If you do not have any more news from in an hour and a half, I don't know if they need to send someone to find me... I am getting scared!'

Sala had been dropped at the airport by his friend, Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois, and before boarding the plane had confided that he was concerned about the flight.

The 28-year-old striker had travelled in the same plane from Cardiff back to France on Sunday and complained about that flight being 'bumpy'.     

Meanwhile, hundreds of scarves and flags have been laid outside Cardiff City's stadium in south Wales as the club's supporters pay tribute to their new signing.

Rescue crews continue to search for any sign of life in the water, but with his and the pilot's chances of survival low, fans have begun to mourn their new player.

Argentina flags, Cardiff shirts and even a painting of Sala playing for the team - a sight fans never got to see - were among the tributes left outside the stadium.

'RIP Sala' was written on one scarf, while hand-written messages have been left by visiting supporters over the past 24 hours.


One particularly poignant message read: 'Sala. City loves you more than you will know. Praying for you...'

An update from Guernsey Police on Wednesday morning revealed that three planes and one helicopter are in the air continuing the search over the Channel.

A statement continued: 'We are also reviewing satellite imagery and mobile phone data to see if they can be of any assistance in the search.

'So far today nothing spotted can be attributed to the missing plane.'

The feelings of Cardiff fans over the last 24 hours is summed up poignantly by two youth players Sportsmail spoke to outside the stadium on Tuesday.

'He hasn't even played for us but because we met him the other night, it still felt like he was such a big part of the club,' said Sebastien Mallett, 17. 'He was a very nice guy. He could speak a few words of English. He asked us how we were and was happy to have a photo… It is just so sad.'


Oliver Watson, also 17, took over from his friend. 'We were buzzing to meet him,' he said. 'Now it is just shock that we will not see him play for us. So little time has passed.'

Cardiff's next fixture is at home to Arsenal on Tuesday, and club chairman Dalman says that match will go ahead despite the emotional impact of recent events.

Speaking on BBC Radio Wales this morning, he said: 'I would be very surprised if there's any change to the schedule.'

Dalman also described Cardiff manager Neil Warnock as 'very upset' after the news of Sala's disappearance.

He said: 'Neil is human and he's as affected as we all are. He's in the same position as we all are, very upset. It has affected the club enormously. It's a distressing time.

'This was a big decision for this club and we were in the process of negotiating something which would have been a game-changer for the club.'

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Re: The In Memory Of Thread
« Reply #811 on: January 27, 2019, 05:35:16 PM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

Hint: Not in the strictest of senses. Lower case 's'.

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« Reply #812 on: January 28, 2019, 08:39:00 AM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

Hint: Not in the strictest of senses. Lower case 's'.
Was it a MLS game? Or were both teams in the MLS?

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« Reply #813 on: January 28, 2019, 03:47:09 PM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

Hint: Not in the strictest of senses. Lower case 's'.
Was it a MLS game? Or were both teams in the MLS?

:-X Good question. Seattle is both a hint and a distractor.

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« Reply #814 on: January 28, 2019, 03:53:11 PM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

Hint: Not in the strictest of senses. Lower case 's'.
Was it a MLS game? Or were both teams in the MLS?

:-X Good question. Seattle is both a hint and a distractor.

Making me think if this was a UCLA game in Seattle or something :thinking:

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« Reply #815 on: January 29, 2019, 08:24:54 AM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

Hint: Not in the strictest of senses. Lower case 's'.
Was it a MLS game? Or were both teams in the MLS?

:-X Good question. Seattle is both a hint and a distractor.

Making me think if this was a UCLA game in Seattle or something :thinking:

No half-stepping.

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Re: The In Memory Of Thread
« Reply #816 on: January 30, 2019, 11:06:38 PM »
Yuh pulling de handbrakes on de homestretch after yuh pass de hairpin bend?
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« Reply #817 on: January 31, 2019, 07:27:44 AM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

UCLA vs American University in the 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Final on December 14th 1985. David Nakhid, Troy Regis, Barry Henderson, and Duane Gonzalez were the Trinbagonians on American's roster.
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« Reply #818 on: January 31, 2019, 08:21:06 AM »
Yuh pulling de handbrakes on de homestretch after yuh pass de hairpin bend?
I got stumped, I had nothing more after that. Looks like TM got it, I'll go with his answer he's a wizard at these types of trivia ;D

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« Reply #819 on: January 31, 2019, 12:34:29 PM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

UCLA vs American University in the 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Final on December 14th 1985. David Nakhid, Troy Regis, Barry Henderson, and Duane Gonzalez were the Trinbagonians on American's roster.

Correct! At 166 minutes and 5 seconds, it is the longest match played in NCAA history.

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« Reply #820 on: January 31, 2019, 12:54:48 PM »
One of the things that comes to mind is that Sigi would have been on the sidelines during one of the most heralded matches in US soccer history ... during a match played in Seattle that involved Trinbagonians on the opposing team.

Name the match and name the players.

UCLA vs American University in the 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Final on December 14th 1985. David Nakhid, Troy Regis, Barry Henderson, and Duane Gonzalez were the Trinbagonians on American's roster.

Correct! At 166 minutes and 5 seconds, it is the longest match played in NCAA history.

166 minutes? That was a test match! Sounds like the overtime rules was next goal win.
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« Reply #821 on: March 27, 2019, 12:45:49 PM »
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the people of Chapeco and fans of the club Chapecoense. 

An aircraft on which the team travelled, en route to its first leg match versus Atlético Nacional in the Copa Sudamericana final, crashed within proximity of its destination.

Also aboard the aircraft was a contingent of media personnel and a delegation of officials.

Spare a thought in particular for the players not selected to travel and the players reported to have survived.

Chapecoense's playing ranks include former Atlético Madrid baller, Cleber Santana and Hoffenheim's Matheus Biteco (Brazil U-20) who arrived on loan this past summer.

At this time, we also remember other teams that have suffered losses through aviation failures.
One of the six survivors of the 2016 airplane crash that claimed the lives of 71 passengers onboard – many of whom were members of a Brazilian soccer team – died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.

The 45-year-old journalist collapsed while playing a pickup soccer game with friends in Brazil. He died in a local hospital shortly after, the BBC reported.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47717378

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« Reply #822 on: May 09, 2019, 07:40:27 PM »
Former national footballer Caivin "Offstick" Lewis passes away
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It is with sadness that the Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago received news of the passing of former national footballer Mr. Calvin "Offstick" Lewis, a member of the historic East Zone football team that defeated the North Zone team in the 1970s.

Mr. Selby Browne, President, of the Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (VFFOTT) confirmed his sadness on receiving news of the passing of our own Mr. CALVIN “Offstick” LEWIS and extends his condolences to Calvin’s wife, family, and
friends and give thanks for the wonderful memories and great fun, laughter and camaraderie we enjoyed.

Mr. Aubert “Nobbie” Phillips, Calvin’s close friend and our EAST ZONE teammate, informed that Calvin died at the Mt. Hope Hospital last evening after his health challenges over the past several months.

MR. CALVIN “Offstick” LEWIS, made a significant contribution to football in Tunapuna, by representing his team Park Boys later to become the Sir Frank Worrell Eleven, based on the grounds of the UWI St. Augustine Campus and the Eastern Football Association, in addition to representing the Trinidad and Tobago National Football Team with distinction. He played football in Canada during the seventies and returned to Tunapuna his home place.

Calvin gave back to the game by sharing his vast knowledge and commitment to football as coach to teams in Tunapuna. He was committed and to dedicated training, to get to the top of the game and become national and international footballer. He was always the life of the party, an excellent musician from Auzonville who with his good friend Richard Quarless played the steel pan instrument with excellence.

Only last July 2018 our VFFOTT members held one of our tenth anniversary Community celebrations in Tunapuna at which several past footballers, administrators and football fans gathered to enjoy a day of camaraderie. Calvin attended and made a significant contribution and was interviewed by the media.

His passing follows that of another great contributor national football “Rock” Riberio who passed away two months ago. Mr. Riberio made his significant contribution during the 1950’s to the national team, the South Zone, and his La Brea community home.
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« Reply #823 on: May 09, 2019, 10:27:21 PM »
Saw "Off-stick" playing for Sir Frank Worrell Utd in the Central St.George in St.Joseph. He was a very good attacking mid-fielder. He and striker "Nobbie" Philips were a great attacking pair for Sir. Frank. He also played for East and a couple games for TT in the early 70s. RIP. Thanks for the good memories.

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« Reply #824 on: May 10, 2019, 05:25:23 PM »
Saw "Off-stick" playing for Sir Frank Worrell Utd in the Central St.George in St.Joseph. He was a very good attacking mid-fielder. He and striker "Nobbie" Philips were a great attacking pair for Sir. Frank. He also played for East and a couple games for TT in the early 70s. RIP. Thanks for the good memories.


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« Reply #825 on: September 01, 2019, 04:47:38 AM »


Rest in peace, Xana Martínez Cullell.

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« Reply #826 on: September 01, 2019, 11:56:54 AM »
RIP, Little One!God Bless!

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« Reply #827 on: September 02, 2019, 07:27:58 AM »
Condolences to Luis Enrique and his family.

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« Reply #828 on: September 02, 2019, 09:14:10 PM »
RIP, Little One!God Bless!

In her honor, and in total respect and sensitivity to Luis Enrique's suffering, the Spanish federation asked for a minute of silence prior to all official matches across the divisions this past weekend and has also asked UEFA to facilitate a similar observation prior to the matches Spain will play during the international break. Kudos to the national federation.

Some federations are particularly attentive to actively marking the passing of players, coaches, administrators, kit men, you name it ... and that is to be emulated. No game without people.

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« Reply #829 on: September 03, 2019, 06:55:59 AM »
RIP, Little One!God Bless!

In her honor, and in total respect and sensitivity to Luis Enrique's suffering, the Spanish federation asked for a minute of silence prior to all official matches across the divisions this past weekend and has also asked UEFA to facilitate a similar observation prior to the matches Spain will play during the international break. Kudos to the national federation.

Some federations are particularly attentive to actively marking the passing of players, coaches, administrators, kit men, you name it ... and that is to be emulated. No game without people.
Even Pep wore a black arm band on the side line of Man City's game on Saturday to pay his respect. One thing I've noticed about Spaniards, Catalonia in particular, they prioritize family values. Even you're not related and they know you it's always a tight knit family vibe.

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« Reply #830 on: September 03, 2019, 03:15:30 PM »
Heard that Dick Furlonge passed away on Saturday, August 31st.
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« Reply #831 on: September 04, 2019, 12:14:50 AM »
Heard that Dick Furlonge passed away on Saturday, August 31st.

Confirmed that report with Mike Grayson. He said it is true.

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« Reply #832 on: September 05, 2019, 06:10:20 AM »
Heard that Dick Furlonge passed away on Saturday, August 31st.

Confirmed that report with Mike Grayson. He said it is true.
I am told that he was found dead in his apartment last Saturday. Funeral service was held yesterday Wednesday 4th. September 2019 at Elite Funeral Home, Point Fortin. May he RIP!

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« Reply #833 on: September 10, 2019, 06:07:58 PM »


Jarzinho Pieter
November 11, 1987 - September 9, 2019


Jarzinho was on the field as starting goalkeeper on November 11, 2014 when Trinidad and Tobago hosted Curacao at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

On that day, under the guidance of Stephen Hart, the Soca Warriors were represented by Jan-Michael Williams, Cyrus, David, Marshall, Mitchell, Boucaud, Cato, Hector, Paul, Molino and Kenwyne Jones. Trinidad and Tobago prevailed by 3 goals to 2 (2-1 HT) with contributions from Jones (a penalty and goal from open play) and Molino.

Jarzinho debuted for Curacao a year earlier - almost to the day of the encounter in Port-of-Spain - on November 13, 2013. Frequently a reserve national team goalkeeper, he is remembered by his teammates for his selflessness, friendship, mentorship and support. He was capped 11 times.
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Former T&T captain Reynold George passes
« Reply #834 on: September 30, 2019, 10:27:37 AM »
Former T&T captain Reynold George passes
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For­mer se­nior na­tion­al foot­ball cap­tain Reynold George passed away on Thurs­day while do­ing what he en­joys most—coach­ing foot­ball at Squadron Ground in Trinci­ty. He was 68.

George, who cap­tained the na­tion­al team for eight years dur­ing the 1970s and 1980s and won over 70 caps, col­lapsed and died from a heart-at­tack while clos­ing a coach­ing ses­sion with the SKHY Foot­ball Acad­e­my, where he was se­nior youth coach.

Born in Egypt Vil­lage, Point Fortin, George was a mem­ber of the RSSR Foot­ball Acad­e­my named af­ter lo­cal foot­ball icons Rus­sell Tesheira, Sel­ris Fi­garo, Sam Llewellyn and him­self.

The for­mer Maple and na­tion­al cen­tral de­fend­er, who resided in John John, Laven­tille, leaves to mourn four chil­dren (two boys and two girls).

His friends and mem­bers of the foot­ball fra­ter­ni­ty yes­ter­day ex­tend­ed con­do­lences to his fam­i­ly.
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« Reply #835 on: September 30, 2019, 10:16:05 PM »
Former T&T captain Reynold George passes
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For­mer se­nior na­tion­al foot­ball cap­tain Reynold George passed away on Thurs­day while do­ing what he en­joys most—coach­ing foot­ball at Squadron Ground in Trinci­ty. He was 68.

George, who cap­tained the na­tion­al team for eight years dur­ing the 1970s and 1980s and won over 70 caps, col­lapsed and died from a heart-at­tack while clos­ing a coach­ing ses­sion with the SKHY Foot­ball Acad­e­my, where he was se­nior youth coach.

Born in Egypt Vil­lage, Point Fortin, George was a mem­ber of the RSSR Foot­ball Acad­e­my named af­ter lo­cal foot­ball icons Rus­sell Tesheira, Sel­ris Fi­garo, Sam Llewellyn and him­self.

The for­mer Maple and na­tion­al cen­tral de­fend­er, who resided in John John, Laven­tille, leaves to mourn four chil­dren (two boys and two girls).

His friends and mem­bers of the foot­ball fra­ter­ni­ty yes­ter­day ex­tend­ed con­do­lences to his fam­i­ly.

Condolences to his family, close friends as well as the football fraternity.  Back in the day as a player we had great communications about the game, a very calm person both on and off the field. Great i q. A defender who was rock solid at the back, during play,read the game well and very good at the slide tackle. There is so much to say about Reynold but will leave it at that. Alvin! we've lost a good one. (Sad)   :( :o
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Ex-T&T defender dies during SKHY FC youth training
« Reply #836 on: October 01, 2019, 06:33:06 AM »
Ex-T&T defender dies during SKHY FC youth training
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)


THE national football fraternity is in mourning following the passing of former TT men’s captain Martin Reynold George, on Thursday evening.

George, who had also been a senior youth coach with local football club SKHY FC for the past 23 years, collapsed with cardiac arrest during a training session at their home base at Squadron Grounds, Trincity. He died shortly after.

Sadly, this happened in front of children who were part of the training session and their parents.

Club director Colin Skeene spoke highly yesterday of the former national player.

He said counselling would be provided for the children who were under his tutelage.

“TT has lost an icon of football,” said Skeene. “I played with him at Maple and also on the national team, so we have known each other for over 40 years. He coached at SKHY since its inception in 1996 and his absence will be felt throughout the club, especially in the Under-5 to Under-9 divisions.”

George represented TT as a central defender throughout the late 70s and early 80s and captained the squad in his later years. He was also a member of the RSSR Football Academy and Maple and held several roles in the local football fraternity over the years.

Skeene added, “The character of the man is exemplary. We all admired his patience and understanding. I have never seen him get annoyed or raise his voice. He was always calm and patient.

"He will be dearly missed by this club and we have sent our condolences to his family members. We also consider him family.”

Funeral arrangements are yet to be confirmed by family members.
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« Reply #837 on: October 30, 2019, 06:47:55 PM »
JMU Hall of Fame Soccer Coach Martin Dies
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Former James Madison men’s soccer coach Tom Martin died last week [first week of October], according to school officials, at the age of 70.

Martin guided the Dukes from 1986 until 2014, compiling a 359-164-58 record in his 29 seasons. During that time Martin, who was inducted into the JMU Athletic Hall of Fame last month, captured five Colonial Athletic Association championships (1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2014) and won the regular season seven times (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2011). Martin was named CAA Coach of the Year in 1986, 1989, 1993, 2000 and 2011.

The Dukes qualified for 10 NCAA Tournaments during his career in Harrisonburg.

"Many will look at his career achievements with the all-time victories, consecutive NCAA quarterfinal appearances, multiple other NCAA runs and CAA Championships,” JMU athletic director Jeff Bourne said in a statement released through the school Monday. “But what set [Martin] apart was his approach to college athletics and the profession of coaching. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family, his wife Cherylen, son Sean, Tom's siblings and extended family.”

In addition to his coaching career, Martin served an administrative role for JMU as interim director of athletics in 1998-99. He served as an instructor for multiple academic courses at JMU, including in an expanded capacity for the Hart School upon his retirement from coaching in 2014.

Note: Several players from Trinidad and Tobago played at JMU during Coach Martin's tenure. Among those players are Brent Bennett (Arima Senior Comprehensive), Mark Ellis and Andre Williams (QRC), Ivan Sampson (St. Benedict's), Zane O'Brien, Richard Santana, Hisham Gomes and Renaldo Garcia (CIC).
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« Reply #838 on: November 01, 2019, 07:37:28 PM »
Gerald Figeroux
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"The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association extends deepest sympathy to the families of former Trinidad and Tobago 1973 player Gerald Figeroux and veteran distinguished sportscaster Dave Lamy.

Gerald's funeral was today while Dave sadly passed earlier today at age 80."

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Re: The In Memory Of Thread
« Reply #839 on: November 01, 2019, 11:02:30 PM »
Wow!! Figgi! One of the best GK TT ever. He was a real quiet guy. I think he used to work Telco. He played for Paragon. Dave was also real nice dude. He had to fill in the big shoes to replace Raffie. he was not Raffie, but I think as time went on , he did a pretty good job. RIP in peace to this two Trini stalwarts. Blessings.

 

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