I have a huge problem with how the team was dressed on arrival

[PEG]

TTFF and the managers of the team must take the blame for having our team show up in Germany in track suit.  We must have standards if we are to be taken seriously or take ourself seriously.  No way are the English or the Swedes or dare say the Paraguayans landing in Germany with track suit with cap on etc.  WE MUST HAVE STANDARDS.  GO WARRIORS!

[Carib-Briton]

oh gorsh people find the littlest things to complain about...........................

[oconnorg]

I wonder they knew the reception would have been so huge ?. you think ?

[trinbago]

I feel real sorry fuh your chirren boy!!

[Grande]

I thought it was fine

when I saw the Iranian team come out in suit and tie tings look so serious...like dey goin some hardcore business meeting

even Beenie was wearing the adidas track suit

we looked fine...it reflected the personality...calm, easy-going yet focussed..everyone was smilin wide, the hosts and the players....if anything it break any initial ice

[JERSEY TRINI]

TTFF and the managers of the team must take the blame for having our team show up in Germany in track suit.  We must have standards if we are to be taken seriously or take ourself seriously.  No way are the English or the Swedes or dare say the Paraguayans landing in Germany with track suit with cap on etc.  WE MUST HAVE STANDARDS.  GO WARRIORS!

At least they show up in team uniform and not short pants, vest and piper clarks on dey foot...steuppsss I don't know why you complaining about nah.

[PEG]

It is not the littlest thing.  We must be professional and when you are a national team you are representing the country.  The Windies for instance have the team in coat and tie when they are travelling.  It is an atrocious breach of protocol to have man get off plane in track suit.  Take a look at how the other teams arriving.  We must take ourselves seriously and live up to the highest standards if we are to command the respect of others.

[FLi !]

TTFF and the managers of the team must take the blame for having our team show up in Germany in track suit.  We must have standards if we are to be taken seriously or take ourself seriously.  No way are the English or the Swedes or dare say the Paraguayans landing in Germany with track suit with cap on etc.  WE MUST HAVE STANDARDS.  GO WARRIORS!

At least they show up in team uniform and not short pants, vest and piper clarks on dey foot...steuppsss I don't know why you complaining about nah.

I understand PEG's point to a degree, but at least they were all wearing the official sponsor kit and ALL the guys were wearing the same thing. You'll don't remember the reception from bahrain how some men in short pants, some wearing the the white top, some wearing red, it was terrible and that was to meet the Prime Minister of the country. Brazil came out in their training kit also, so it's not really any scene.

[RasIred]

We looked like a FOOTBALL team..............we aint Engkland or Italy who have fashion designers designing longe gear.....

I find it was cool, men does really fine the most iinsignificant thisngs to complain bout

[Grande]

It is not the littlest thing.  We must be professional and when you are a national team you are representing the country.  The Windies for instance have the team in coat and tie when they are travelling.  It is an atrocious breach of protocol to have man get off plane in track suit.  Take a look at how the other teams arriving.  We must take ourselves seriously and live up to the highest standards if we are to command the respect of others.

take a drink and cool it nah man
here: 

[Pointman]

I actually agree with PEG. We needed to have suits and ties on. That is the kind of mentality we need to instill at all levels of the game. When I was in High school here in  the US, whenever we had a game we all had to wear jacket and ties and look business like. We have to instill that at all levels.

[tempo]

Brazil, Sweden, and a few other teams have arrived in track suits. The guys looked like a football team. I would be interested, however, in seeing if they have suits for any evening functions they have to attend. That would require a suit. But in the scheme of things there are more important items to worry about.

[PEG]

And to think that people say that the English and others speak disparagingly about us.  It is for reasons like this.  Now I dont care one wit about the English what saddens me more is that apparently nobody sees anything wrong with showing up to greet mayor of city etc. and with worldwide press coverage with man in track suit.  You ever see anybody in the EPL do they interview post match in a track suit.  All Premiership teams have strict rules about a coat and tie and they representing a club.  Our team is representing a country and a region.  I would expect no less.

[TriniCana]

It's this their job ?

PEG I agree with you.  The word professionalism comes to play.
Oh well.....minor

[Carib-Briton]

And to think that people say that the English and others speak disparagingly about us.  It is for reasons like this.  Now I dont care one wit about the English what saddens me more is that apparently nobody sees anything wrong with showing up to greet mayor of city etc. and with worldwide press coverage with man in track suit.  You ever see anybody in the EPL do they interview post match in a track suit.  All Premiership teams have strict rules about a coat and tie and they representing a club.  Our team is representing a country and a region.  I would expect no less.

EVERY SINGLE WEEK

[big dawg]

4 days before The Warriors Stride into history.. and people complaining about how they dressing....

... yuh think it easy

[pass(10trini)]

And to think that people say that the English and others speak disparagingly about us.  It is for reasons like this.  Now I dont care one wit about the English what saddens me more is that apparently nobody sees anything wrong with showing up to greet mayor of city etc. and with worldwide press coverage with man in track suit.  You ever see anybody in the EPL do they interview post match in a track suit.  All Premiership teams have strict rules about a coat and tie and they representing a club.  Our team is representing a country and a region.  I would expect no less.

Peg man cool it padnah . Small ting man small ting. We go get de respect when we hit de field.

[kingman]

TTFF and the managers of the team must take the blame for having our team show up in Germany in track suit.  We must have standards if we are to be taken seriously or take ourself seriously.  No way are the English or the Swedes or dare say the Paraguayans landing in Germany with track suit with cap on etc.  WE MUST HAVE STANDARDS.  GO WARRIORS!

I understand your concern. You have somewhat of a point. Most teams arrived in shirt and tie or slacks and polo. Nevertheless, I believe that it would not affect the our overall performance. That is what matters most!

Kingman

[daryn]

some pics from 2005

[Jahyouth]

And to think that people say that the English and others speak disparagingly about us.  It is for reasons like this.  Now I dont care one wit about the English what saddens me more is that apparently nobody sees anything wrong with showing up to greet mayor of city etc. and with worldwide press coverage with man in track suit.  You ever see anybody in the EPL do they interview post match in a track suit.  All Premiership teams have strict rules about a coat and tie and they representing a club.  Our team is representing a country and a region.  I would expect no less.

Relax PEG.  Worse things in the world have happened.  Do you have a valid point?  maybe.  Is it worth getting riled up about?  No.  Brazil also travelled in their official track suits, as did other nations.  What say you to that?

I think the issue is more one of uniformity than of formal (or casual) attire.  Once the team looks uniform, I do not believe there is reason for alarm.  It was a flight into Germany, not a dinner engagement.  

[fari]

ent the fellas had some reception in the english high commissioner residence the other day??    from the pics superoli posted they wore dressy attire.  why they should dress up to go to a german town behind god back???

[kicker]

yeah some suits woulda looked official, but the track suits were fine as well. I don't think there's anything to worry about.

[PEG]

It's called professionalism, it's called showing respect for your hosts and its called representing your country in a classy manner.

[Trini Madness]

We looked like a FOOTBALL team..............we aint Engkland or Italy who have fashion designers designing longe gear.....

I find it was cool, men does really fine the most iinsignificant thisngs to complain bout

exactly we looked like a football team.....we in germany to play football,  not to run a fashion show

[rippin]

It would have been nice if they had shown up in suits. However it is not a necessity.
We need to be on the far extreme when it come to professionalism cause people expecct the worst.
A recent college grad cannot go an interview in the same attire a man who in industry 30 years can.
Brazil can do the track suit thing cause they have shown that the laid back attitude does not affect their success.

[Cowen]

It's called professionalism, it's called showing respect for your hosts and its called representing your country in a classy manner.

The Brazillians arrived in there track suits same as the warriors...........anybody here think the Brazillians not gonna play professionally

allyuh men not serious ......... WC in a few days and allyuh bored already..... talking bout this trivial matter

[Dutty]

Oh gorm allyuh doh beat up de man so nah...he just want we team to look de best

I agree is not a HUGE problem....but is kinda like when yuh was small and yuh mudder want you to look your very best regardless of the occasion and she eh really care what de odder chirren wearin despite yuh protest

[samo]

I understand where PEG coming from. My sis and bro has represneted T&T for swimming on a few occasions.Whenever they travelled, the uniform was a red blazer with the coat of arms, and they had to wear black pants with white shirts...  It is not only about looking professional, but you are representing the nation and should dress appropriately... Dat said, I had  no problem the way they were dressed.

[kicker]

It's called professionalism, it's called showing respect for your hosts and its called representing your country in a classy manner.

Define classy- wearing a suit ? steupssss...some of the World's worst & most destructive people wear suits everyday. Class goes beyond a garment my friend. like I posted before, suits woulda been nice...but i don't think iz anything to worry about.

Besides, I think things are a little more flexible nowadays.....maybe back in the 60's all teams wore suits on arrival, but the Brazil pics are proof that that is no longer so. (unless you think that Brazil is disrespectful and unprofessional too)........

Liberate your mind a little bit......and you will realize it's probably not that big of an issue. If it were, trust me, the socawarriors would be wearing suits.... Traditional standards of "professionalism", especially when it comes to dress need not be set in stone....... and unless you were the old colonial who set the standard of professional gear back in the 1800's, your mindset shouldn't be so inflexible to such change.....unless you just like to complain and self-inflict high blood pressure......

If everyone thought so rigidly about the petty things, we'd still be living in the dark ages.....like Grande man said take a drink and cool it   just enjoy the ride.

[paddy]

those guys aint gping to a business meeting - they are representing T&T. And they are showing they mean business !!!

Did you see Jimmy Cliff for the Jamaica - Eng match ? -- he was wearing the trini colurs !!