‘Red Day’ re-match to cost patrons $150, $100.

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‘Red Day’ re-match to cost patrons $150, $100.
By: Nigel Simon (Guardian).[/size]

Spectators hoping to witness the rematch between T&T’s Strike Squad and USA on November 19, from 5 pm will have to fork out $150 for covered stands and $100 for uncovered.
This was announced by Neville Ferguson, chairman of the organising committtee for the game which is being labelled as ‘Red Day.’
Ferguson revealed at a press conference held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, yesterday that tickets are also being made available to schools at a price of $60 per student with $10 being given back to the schools for their football development.
Seventeen years ago, the Strike Squad needed a point from their final Concacaf World Cup qualifier to book a spot at Italia 90, however, the USA won 1-0 on a long-range goal by Paul Caliguri at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
In his brief address, Ferguson noted that since that dreadful day, the members of the Strike Squad have retained a special place in the hearts of the people of T&T.
Ferguson added: “The red-day match which is being put on by New Incorporated Company Limited shall consist of three parts.
“The first is the actual match, live entertainment and then the presentation of awards.”
Awards will be made to members of the 1966, 1974 and 1990 teams for their contributions to the development of local football.
The 1966-Sedley Joseph led team was the first T&T team to compete in a World Cup qualifying tournament while the 1973 team was denied of a place in Germany 1974 after being robbed in Haiti.
T&T scored five goals against the host and four were disallowed. The referee was then banned for life by Fifa, but the result stood.
In addition, Oliver Camps, president of the T&T Football Federation and mana-ger of both the 1973 and 1989 teams will be honoured.
While most of the senior members of the Strike Squad will be available for the match, current stars Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy will not be on show.
Both will be involved in club matches the day before (November 18), making it difficult for them to arrive in T&T on time.
Port-of-Spain attorney-at-law and football enthusiast Peter Taylor, of NEI also stated that efforts to get a definite response from both players proved futile.
Lincoln Phillips, technical director of the T&TFF and a goalkeeper for the 1966 emphasised that the re-match is much more than just a game.
Phillips said: “It’s a recognition of our players’ efforts and getting the people of T&T to understand a legacy. On too many occasions we fall short in recognising our heroes.”
An emotional Phillips, added that just thinking about the 1966 team brought back the vibes to him. “It’s a great moment,” he noted.
Speaking from the USA via phone, Caliguri and defender Desmond Armstrong said that the members of the USA team were anxiously looking forward to the match.
Caliguri who noted that his job on that day was not to score but to mark Latapy, said November 19 will also have a special feeling for him as it marked the beginning of something special in US soccer.
“Since then we have qualified for every World Cup and have gained a lot in popularity in the US, because before that match the sport was not that big here,” he ended.
Among the former Strike Squad players present at the launch were then captain Clayton Morris, Philbert Jones, Dexter Cyrus, Angus Eve, Hutson Charles, Jerren Nixon and coach Everald ‘Gally’ Cummings.
Morris said it was nice to have to relive the feeling of the 1989 clash.
He noted that the success of the Soca Warriors did not begin with the last World Cup campaign but through the progress of the teams from 1966, 1973 and 1989.
Prior to the T&T/USA match a clash between two of the top schools in the Girls’ Secondary Schools Football League will kick off at 3pm.

Teams

Strike Squad

Goalkeepers:[/b]
Earl ‘Spider-man’ Carter, Michael Muarice, Errol Lovell, Ross Russell.

Defenders:
Clayton Morris, Brian Williams, Dexter Francis, Floyd Lawrence, Marvin Faustin, Kelvin Jones, Russell Munroe, Dexter Lee.

Midfielders:
Jerren Nixon, Hutson Charles, Angus Eve, Larry Joseph, Paul Elliot-Alleyne, Kerry Jamerson, Clint Marcelle, Leroy Spann.

Forwards:
Philbert Jones, Maurice Alibey, Dexter Cyrus, Alvin Boisson.

Technical staff:
Everald ‘Gally’ Cummings (coach), Neville Chance (asst coach), Oliver Camps (manager), Ikin Williams (equipment manager), Wayne Lawson (physiotherapist).

USA:
Tony Meola, Desmond Armstrong, John Stollmeyer, Peter Vermes, John Doyle, Tab Ramos, John Harkes, Steve Trittschuh, Paul Crumpe, Jimmy Banks, Ted Eck, Phillip Gyau, Frank Klopas, Paul Caliguri, Brian Bliss, Mike Windishmen, Chris Henderson.

[Socafan]

unfortunately they cyar draw crowd without Latapy and Yorke.

[Touches]

I know Ross Russel could play out but 4 keepers?

Each men getting a 20 min run or wha?

But I like d squad...Eve and Nixon?....dey ent need no young boy help Larry Joseph doing it in d center. Dem men was not part of the strike squad. Keep the ting original.

IF only dey had Latas and Yorke.

[fitzinho]

no leonson boy, whas da one???

[Lower St. John]

The truth be told dat is a bomb squad.  I would fly home to see dem men play faster than I would a National team comprising of PFL players playing some big squad.  Dem US boys won't know what hit them.  A nice 4-2 scoreline when it is all said and done for the Strike Squad

We Trini aint play we like nostalgia.  As a matter of fact some men could start start a thread on this alone:

We love a Back in Times party, old school soca, reggae, and hip hop.............

[Cowen]

no leonson boy, whas da one???

serious ....how come no leonson in that mix

[Touches]

See Tab Ramos...dat is d only "skills" man and midfield general dem ever had.

Reyna and Sorber ent want nuttin with he in dat central mid position.

Down to Brazil had to have a player deal him and crack he eye socket with a elbow.

Also Meola was with a MLS side up to the other day he go still be hard to score on.

[dwolfman]

See Tab Ramos...dat is d only "skills" man and midfield general dem ever had.

Reyna and Sorber ent want nuttin with he in dat central mid position.

Down to Brazil had to have a player deal him and crack he eye socket with a elbow.

Also Meola was with a MLS side up to the other day he go still be hard to score on.

He get dat elbow for holding on to the man after he get leave out. It had nothing to do with his attacking ability.

[Touches]

wolfman the man coulda play and he had it all in the attacking dept.

[Dutty]

wolfman the man coulda play and he had it all in the attacking dept.

Touches yuh goin da game right??

de match report should be a riot


no pressure 

[Tallman]

IF only dey had Latas and Yorke.

Dey wanted to bring them, but both of them have games on Nov 18th.

[pardners]

Nobody have a problem with the price ?

I know we all like we 'long-time' football, but it look like a money making thing for somebody.

Ah see they charging $60 per student and giving back the school a whopping $10...
I just hope is at least $10 per paying student and not $10 per school 

[Touches]

Pardners dey smart...

No student know any player on dat field or see them play and as such dey ent expecting a large student turnout....so if they donate a 500 is plenty.

Dey ent specify what kinda student....I going and try and pull a ratch.

[Bally]

well this game come on FSC

[weary1969]

I have realllllllllllllllll problems with that price. is because is a boom in the country they feel that all ah we rolling in it. If Latas I would have paid because is Latas but not my money.