Wolfe eh play in one single qualifying game, he didn't play in de world cup, but he expected a house. Imagine if he had accomplish what Yorke did, he woulda want de whole country, them men is real tears yes, take yuh blasted million dollars and be happy nah. He made 10 substitute appearances for T&T and scored 2 goals, 1 vs Flordia Universtiy and de other vs Grenada Olympic team and he want ah house....he facking lick-rish... [/color]
Warriors lament: What about support staff?.
By: Jovan Ravello.Members of the T&T senior national football team expressed alarm yesterday, that the team’s support staffers were neither honoured nor even recognised for their role in the team's success on the road to Germany by Prime Minister Patrick Manning, in his address to honour them on Saturday.
Manning revealed that the Soca Warriors would be honoured with a $31 million package by the T&T Government for gallant service to the nation during the team’s commendable performances in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
But, in what many immediately saw as a glaring omission, the nine member back-room team that helped maintain the team’s stability during the now historic campaign was, at no time, mentioned amid the fanfare.
Included in this group are physiotherapists Zeff Nicholas, Obar Gulston, Wayne Lawson, trainer, team doctor Terrence Babwah, manager Bruce Aanensen, assistant manager George Joseph, equipment managers Ikin Williams and Esmond O’Brien, media officer Shaun Fuentes and team chef Cecil Wint, many of them long-standing staffers.
It is important to note that after Jamaica’s senior national footballers, the “Reggae Boyz,” made it to the 1998 finals in France, that country’s government honoured the staff as equals, presenting them with land and cash incentives, along with the players and coaching staff.
Speaking on Sunday while watching the North East Stars versus United Petrotrin Under-18 T&T Professional Football League match in Sangre Grande, Anthony Wolfe agreed that something should be done for the team’s support staff, inclusive of T&T Football Federation Special Adviser and long-time team financier, Jack Warner.
“I thought it was bad,” Wolfe said, as he commented on the staff’s omission from the honours. “They did well. They have always been there for us every step of the way, especially the manager, physio and doctor.”
Wolfe was adamant: “They deserved recognition along with the team.” But he felt that it was not too late.
“The Government can still do something for them. I can’t really say what Mr Warner should be given, but they should at least show their appreciation for him shouldering the financial burden, for his faith in the team, and for taking the team as far as he has.
“He should be recognised for this.”
The other players could not be reached for comments, although word from their camp is that some are upset over the omission of the support staff.
Wolfe, 22, was one of four locally-based players who formed part of the 23-member contingent, but was not given an opportunity to add to his three caps for T&T.
Of the package, he said: “I found it was fairly all right, though I thought they may have given us houses, but I am still grateful.
“I’m going to put it toward a house, fix up my mother and bank the rest.”
Known for his pace and aggressive approach to the game, Wolfe said while he would be on the lookout for more opportunities, particularly in the United Kingdom, his main focus was to stay fit and do his best for his new club.