Latapy thrills Mayaro with ‘Magic’

[Trini _2026]

Latapy thrills Mayaro with ‘Magic’
Randy Bando (TTProLeague)
 
  
Mayaro was the recipient of some ‘magic’ two weekends back when Trinidad and Tobago Senior Team Assistant Coach/Player Russell Latapy turned out for Caledonia AIA of Morvant/Laventille against a Mayaro Representative team.

The veteran “Little Magician” is keeping match fit for the Soca
Warriors World Cup 2010 campaign by playing for his home club Caledonia.

Caledonia used the match in preparations for their 2009 Pro League season which Latapy is expected to be part of.

Latapy thrilled the crowd with his turns, neat flicks and pinpoint
passes as he teamed up with Densill Theobald, Abdallah Phillips and Jameel Perry in the Caledonia attack.

Latapy scored in a 4-1 Caledonia win with FA trophy hero Jameel Perry hitting a double and English based striker Judah Hernandez scoring the other item.

Former T&T Youth player Karlon Hughes scored the lone item for Mayaro.

Looking a bit rusty Latapy missed two chances before volleying home a pin point Aballah Phillips cross much to the delight of the three hundred odd Mayaro villagers.

After the game Latapy and Caledonia’s Technical Director Jamaal Shabazz were invited by organizer Oliver Alexander to speak to the Mayaro residents which included players, coaches and football fans.

They complained to Latapy about a feeling of being left out of the national program and pointed to the fact that more recently they had produced Ryan Stewart and Leston Paul, two of the more promising players in the country.

Latapy assured the gathering that he would address their concerns since his main purpose for being in T&T is to help find and develop this country’s talented players. And encouraged the young players to dedicate themselves to the game and make themselves ready for when opportunities become available.

Shabazz echoed Latapy’s sentiments but recalled the Mayaro United of old which sported the likes of Peter Alfred, Cleveland Mendez and Ian Edwards and challenged the Mayaro residents to work together to develop a  Mayaro team similar to the one that proved to be a force in local football in the 80’s.

Randy Bando
 

[davidephraim]

Latapy thrills Mayaro with ‘Magic’
Randy Bando (TTProLeague)
 
  
Mayaro was the recipient of some ‘magic’ two weekends back when Trinidad and Tobago Senior Team Assistant Coach/Player Russell Latapy turned out for Caledonia AIA of Morvant/Laventille against a Mayaro Representative team.

The veteran “Little Magician” is keeping match fit for the Soca
Warriors World Cup 2010 campaign by playing for his home club Caledonia.

Caledonia used the match in preparations for their 2009 Pro League season which Latapy is expected to be part of.

Latapy thrilled the crowd with his turns, neat flicks and pinpoint
passes as he teamed up with Densill Theobald, Abdallah Phillips and Jameel Perry in the Caledonia attack.

Latapy scored in a 4-1 Caledonia win with FA trophy hero Jameel Perry hitting a double and English based striker Judah Hernandez scoring the other item.

Former T&T Youth player Karlon Hughes scored the lone item for Mayaro.

Looking a bit rusty Latapy missed two chances before volleying home a pin point Aballah Phillips cross much to the delight of the three hundred odd Mayaro villagers.

After the game Latapy and Caledonia’s Technical Director Jamaal Shabazz were invited by organizer Oliver Alexander to speak to the Mayaro residents which included players, coaches and football fans.

They complained to Latapy about a feeling of being left out of the national program and pointed to the fact that more recently they had produced Ryan Stewart and Leston Paul, two of the more promising players in the country.

Latapy assured the gathering that he would address their concerns since his main purpose for being in T&T is to help find and develop this country’s talented players. And encouraged the young players to dedicate themselves to the game and make themselves ready for when opportunities become available.

Shabazz echoed Latapy’s sentiments but recalled the Mayaro United of old which sported the likes of Peter Alfred, Cleveland Mendez and Ian Edwards and challenged the Mayaro residents to work together to develop a  Mayaro team similar to the one that proved to be a force in local football in the 80’s.

Randy Bando
 

nice read. De Magic lives on!

[elan]

So yuh see, I going and organize two match quick quick and let Sancho get ah sweat to stay match fit for the NT.

[kiffysmooth]

I must say I am happy to see Latas connecting with the local talent.  However, I am somewhat concern about the potential for his ability to be lowered, especially at his age.  Yes, keeping mach fit is essential, but I still believe that the Scotish premiership would have definitely kept him a tad sharper.  We may be deprived of his true potential at the age of 40 if he continues to play at this level.  Please know that I am not downgrading the caliber of the PFL, I am just comparing apples to grapes and expressing the reality.  I am a huge fan of Russel, and I would hate to see him lose his sharpness.  Hopefully my assumption is incorrect. 

[palos]

I must say I am happy to see Latas connecting with the local talent.  However, I am somewhat concern about the potential for his ability to be lowered, especially at his age.  Yes, keeping mach fit is essential, but I still believe that the Scotish premiership would have definitely kept him a tad sharper.  We may be deprived of his true potential at the age of 40 if he continues to play at this level.  Please know that I am not downgrading the caliber of the PFL, I am just comparing apples to grapes and expressing the reality.  I am a huge fan of Russel, and I would hate to see him lose his sharpness.  Hopefully my assumption is incorrect. 

Dis not de same PFL dat Theobald playin in? 

[kiffysmooth]

Palos you like too much chupidness yes

[davidephraim]

I must say I am happy to see Latas connecting with the local talent.  However, I am somewhat concern about the potential for his ability to be lowered, especially at his age.  Yes, keeping mach fit is essential, but I still believe that the Scotish premiership would have definitely kept him a tad sharper.  We may be deprived of his true potential at the age of 40 if he continues to play at this level.  Please know that I am not downgrading the caliber of the PFL, I am just comparing apples to grapes and expressing the reality.  I am a huge fan of Russel, and I would hate to see him lose his sharpness.  Hopefully my assumption is incorrect. 

Russell is a professional and knows how to juggle, compensate and propel himself even tru limitedness! 

Long Live de Magician!   viva la Franz!   sorry... is de Vincy!

[weary1969]

Latas is boss

[Big Magician]

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[ProudTrinbagonian]

They complained to Latapy about a feeling of being left out of the national program and pointed to the fact that more recently they had produced Ryan Stewart and Leston Paul, two of the more promising players in the country.

Latapy assured the gathering that he would address their concerns since his main purpose for being in T&T is to help find and develop this country’s talented players. And encouraged the young players to dedicate themselves to the game and make themselves ready for when opportunities become available.

I must give it to Latas...he's giving the local players a feeling of pride and motivation to succeed.  As well showing our nation that our greatest player to ever lace up boots is giving back to his people.  I hope he doesn't screw this up, or TTFF screw it up for him.
He talks a nice talk and has the right idea but actions will always speak louder than words.  Run this program right from the get go!