Ken Elie axed by North East Stars
Written by Randy Bando (TTPro League)
North East Stars head coach, Kenwick Elie and his staff have been sacked by the club following undesired results after just five match days of the TT Pro League.
Had his job depended on Saturday’s result against Ma Pau SC, Elie didn’t save himself after suffering a 3-0 defeat by the Pro League newcomers. North East Stars are currently at the bottom of the standings with just 3 points after five match days.
In a release by club manager David Farrell, stated: “North East Stars FC have released from duties its Technical Staff for the Senior Team. The Club believes that in the direction of the football being played on the field was not producing the results anticipated.”
Elie’s successor is former Trinidad and Tobago and European based striker Clint Marcelle, who will see the team through the 2008 season.
“Clint was already in discussions with the club to handle our Youth Program. However, in the current extreme situation, Clint would redirect his efforts to the Senior Team and provide an assistant to work in the Youth Program,” said the North East Stars manager.
It is the second club for Marcelle this season, who worked alongside W Connection’s Stuart Charles Fevrier during pre-season and travelled with the team to Brazil.
“The goal of the club remains the same,” said Farrell. “We are in a transition mode in 2008 to have a very strong competitive team in 2009. The Club is managing the steps in the rebuilding process with surgical care to ensure that it does not jeopardize its fan base as well as its sponsorship base.”
Following Kenwick Elie out the door are assistant coach Anthony Dhanoolal and equipment manager Curtis Neptune.
Farrell also explained that Technical Advisor Anthony Rougier now be more involved teaming up with Marcelle.
Farrell believes with the right work in the coaches department, North East Stars could have a successful season, also create national players. One of his prospects is 2008 signee Sylvester Teesdale who he believes has been underutilised.