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'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« on: May 18, 2009, 08:16:16 PM »
'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFF)


National Team midfielder Densill Theobald has turned down a trial and possible contract with American Major League club San Jose Earthquakes giving preference to staying at home to prepare under head coach Russell Latapy for the upcoming 2010 World Cup Qualifier against Costa Rica.

Theobald was invited for training with San Jose last week and it appears that a deal was set to be offered with the club’s head coach Frank Yallop indicating that his club was in quick need of a midfielder. Yallop signed T&T forward Cornell Glen on Thursday and the club also asked the speedy striker to try to convince Theobald to make the trip over.

But Theobald’s said his priorities lie solely with the “Soca Warriors” at the moment.

“They wanted me to come last week but to me, I felt it wasn’t the right timing to go over to a club before these two games we have coming up against Costa Rica and Mexico,” Theobald told TTFF Media on Monday.

“These two games are critical and I think this was one time where I had to put aside my personal interest with regards to getting a contract outside. The midfield area is competitive too and it is one of the more important parts of the team so I was thinking I should stay back and work as hard as possible to try and be in the best shape for the games. We all know how important it is to get three points. We don’t want to be putting too much pressure on ourselves but it’s a critical time,” Theobald added.

Meantime, head coach Russell Latapy is expected to have Scottish-based duo Marvin Andrews and Collin Samuel as well as Belgium-based midfielder Khaleem Hyland in his squad for training on Wednesday morning at the Larry Gomes Stadium.

Sunderland trio Kenwyne Jones, Carlos Edwards and Dwight Yorke will join the team in Tobago following their club’s final Premiership match against Chelsea.

Meantime, in the Costa Rican squad is promising 23-year-old midfielder  Brian Ruiz of Belgium club Gent  and their coach Rodrigo Kenton is a big fan of the rising talent but has placed a big responsibility on  veteran Walter Centeno.

A FIFA.com article on the weekend stated : “The biggest name of this surviving pair is 34-year-old creator-in-chief Walter Centeno, the figurehead of Kenton's young team and a man with appearances at two FIFA World Cup finals under his belt.

Kenton, who once offered his services to T&T while he was in charge of the Costa Rican Under 20 teams a few seasons ago, believes Ruiz is the key to his team’s success.

Centeno meantime feels he has a critical role to play in the team’s chances of getting to South Africa.

"The coach has given me a leadership role within the squad, and that means I always have to be motivated, very enthusiastic and show a lot of wisdom," The Tico captain told FIFA.com. "There was more experience in previous national teams but we're in a new era now. These are young guys who are doing very well."

Not all of the new faces are young, however, with Centeno's veteran status eclipsed by Freddy Fernandez. Unable to be ignored after superb performances for modest Costa Rican outfit Perez Zeledon, the 35-year-old defender only recently forced his way into the national-team picture. But Centeno and Fernandez aside, none of Costa Rica's starters against El Salvador in April were over the age of 28. Meanwhile Michael Umana, who like Centeno appeared in Germany, is still only 26.

The Ticos' metamorphosis is particularly evident in midfield, where two bright young things are fast becoming leading men. Charged with the play-making duties is Celso Borges, who does not turn 21 until 27 May. Indeed, the rangy and elegant Ruiz's performances for club and country have fed rumours he could soon be headed for one of Europe's major leagues.
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2009, 08:24:00 PM »
No comment. Somebody anybody go Larry Gomes wednesday go tell meh how Dog and Colin loookin.
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 08:49:11 PM »
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2009, 09:05:53 PM »
"Why I did not go on trials to San Jose!" the Densil Theobold story...

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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2009, 09:50:34 PM »
No comment. Somebody anybody go Larry Gomes wednesday go tell meh how Dog and Colin loookin.

What happening on Wednesday?

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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2009, 09:59:47 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2009, 10:05:44 PM »
While I admire Theobald's apparent patriotism, I wonder where his head is at in truth.

Does he really think he'll be starting against either Costa Rica or Mexico?

Let's say by some miracle he does start, how does going for a trial with San Jose Earthquakes be anything but a win win for him and T&T?

He forked up his opportunity with Falkirk

He then spent over a year trying to get a foreign contract

He finally got a contract with a Hungarian club where he hardly played during his time there.

He back playin in de PFL and now gets an opportunity with an MLS team and turns that down.

Oh well....Sancho did the same thing and look how well that turned out for him.
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2009, 10:14:08 PM »
No comment. Somebody anybody go Larry Gomes wednesday go tell meh how Dog and Colin loookin.

What happening on Wednesday?

D team  training at Larry Gomes
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2009, 10:27:53 PM »
While I admire Theobald's apparent patriotism, I wonder where his head is at in truth.

Does he really think he'll be starting against either Costa Rica or Mexico?

Let's say by some miracle he does start, how does going for a trial with San Jose Earthquakes be anything but a win win for him and T&T?

He forked up his opportunity with Falkirk

He then spent over a year trying to get a foreign contract

He finally got a contract with a Hungarian club where he hardly played during his time there.

He back playin in de PFL and now gets an opportunity with an MLS team and turns that down.

Oh well....Sancho did the same thing and look how well that turned out for him.

He being un Gayle. What else ah go say it just unexplainable.
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2009, 10:52:28 PM »
weary wah time they training? I back so i cud prob pass down
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2009, 11:48:13 PM »
'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFF)


A FIFA.com article on the weekend stated : “The biggest name of this surviving pair is 34-year-old creator-in-chief Walter Centeno, the figurehead of Kenton's young team and a man with appearances at two FIFA World Cup finals under his belt.

Kenton, who once offered his services to T&T while he was in charge of the Costa Rican Under 20 teams a few seasons ago, believes Ruiz is the key to his team’s success.
 

I wonder how different things would be, if Kenton was in charge befor mats  ???

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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2009, 05:04:02 AM »
While I admire Theobald's apparent patriotism, I wonder where his head is at in truth.

Does he really think he'll be starting against either Costa Rica or Mexico?

Let's say by some miracle he does start, how does going for a trial with San Jose Earthquakes be anything but a win win for him and T&T?

He forked up his opportunity with Falkirk

He then spent over a year trying to get a foreign contract

He finally got a contract with a Hungarian club where he hardly played during his time there.

He back playin in de PFL and now gets an opportunity with an MLS team and turns that down.

Oh well....Sancho did the same thing and look how well that turned out for him.
Agree 1000%, somebody giving m'boy BAD ADVICE! Unless Latas tell him he OUT the mix if he go.... which SEEMS to be the case for both Glenn and Birchie??? And Palos I dun know what you gonna tell me  :-X

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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2009, 05:04:59 AM »
Latas believe in Bleeder- So bleeder sensing blood- MLS can wait until after the game against Mexico. Bleeder for Birchall.

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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2009, 05:46:59 AM »
Latas believe in Bleeder- So bleeder sensing blood- MLS can wait until after the game against Mexico. Bleeder for Birchall.
Hope yuh wrong there, but if so, Latas makin a mistake, because even at 60-70% Birchall will add more ON the pitch than Densil in terms of WORK-rate and tackling. A better move would be to start Birchall and bring on Bleeder if Birchall fades IMHO...

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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2009, 05:59:00 AM »
I love Bleeder ambition, and his strategy to get on the T&T team.

But I hope Latapy do what is right and pick the best possible players.

That million dollars really take some men head. Same with Whitley.

If Bleeder was more consistent, I feel he would be a great addition to T&T team. But he lacking bad.... mentally he is weak and he still gets nervous even after so many games for T&T.

Good luck youth, but de opporunity will not be here forever. Dont waste it..
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2009, 06:08:54 AM »
I love Bleeder ambition, and his strategy to get on the T&T team.

But I hope Latapy do what is right and pick the best possible players.

That million dollars really take some men head. Same with Whitley.

If Bleeder was more consistent, I feel he would be a great addition to T&T team. But he lacking bad.... mentally he is weak and he still gets nervous even after so many games for T&T.

Good luck youth, but de opporunity will not be here forever. Dont waste it..
In his first Press conference, Latas said he would pick HIS "Best Team" which may not necessarily have all the "Best Players"...in fairness to Bleeder, he had a decent first 1/2 against Honduras this year...then faded in the 2nd half..I believe that's what Latas saw as well..and now as his coach, he'll be guiding him accordingly everyday in training...let's see which Bleeder shows up...a Practice Match is needed to evaluate all the training before June 6th.

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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2009, 06:09:14 AM »
The man went on nuff trial abroad. He realise that he cah make it over there, whether is his mental approach or because he fraid to leave home or what... so he not bothering to take the chance and lose his spot on the World Cup side as well.

Talent wise, he has no right near the WCQ team anymore but Latas knew what he was and what he could be, I guess, plus he have the experience from a World Cup campaign so that give him the right to at least get an opportunity to try and fail under this "new" regime.

I glad Bleeder didn't go and waste his time tho...he not ready for MLS right now with that ta-ta he playing
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2009, 06:19:35 AM »
Theobald cannot step up to big games, if he gets pick for T&T I will be surprise.

I believe he is afraid of the challenge as Quakes will be heavily relying on him and he cant accept that responsibility or produce under pressure.

Stupid move by Theobald. Unless Birchall is not getting pick, Clyde Leon is out and Latapy thinks Theobald can replace them and told him to stay back.

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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2009, 06:22:03 AM »


wait a minute!!! who says Glenn and Birchall are out for the tobago match??? tell me now so I can squish any hopes of a win...

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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2009, 06:30:16 AM »
 ??? Wow...ah must give him props for making that decision...ah doh think it is the right decision for him but to each dey own...I really hope he eh taking that field on the 6th...but ah know he is Latas boy...ah still cah understand why  ::) ...so ah really hoping he change he mind and go on trial for we sake too  :devil:

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« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2009, 06:34:06 AM »


wait a minute!!! who says Glenn and Birchall are out for the tobago match??? tell me now so I can squish any hopes of a win...
I said "SEEMS" Ann...NO FINAL squad announced by Latas, so no need to raise alarm bells...YET...but their names have NOT been mentioned in the media, unlike The Sunderland Trio, Dawg,Hyland and other foreign-based who ain't back home yet, but for whom arrival dates HAVE been confirmed...

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« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2009, 06:36:10 AM »
oh well, you mustn't give my heart such a shock - next time ease into it nah...
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« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2009, 06:49:53 AM »
oh well, you mustn't give my heart such a shock - next time ease into it nah...
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Re: 'Bleeder' chooses country over club trial
« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2009, 06:50:57 AM »
While I admire Theobald's apparent patriotism, I wonder where his head is at in truth.

Does he really think he'll be starting against either Costa Rica or Mexico?

Let's say by some miracle he does start, how does going for a trial with San Jose Earthquakes be anything but a win win for him and T&T?

He forked up his opportunity with Falkirk

He then spent over a year trying to get a foreign contract

He finally got a contract with a Hungarian club where he hardly played during his time there.

He back playin in de PFL and now gets an opportunity with an MLS team and turns that down.

Oh well....Sancho did the same thing and look how well that turned out for him.

aye, if homeboy can't make a simple decision like that how can latas expect him to make defense splitting passes when it matters the most or create plays for other players when no one else sees the play developing??
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« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2009, 06:53:07 AM »
Men stay bad-talking de man and downplaying his talent, but people want him. Coach after coach want him. MLS want him. He's been on SUCCESSFUL trials on more than one occasion. Yet people still saying he eh good. Me eh know what dem coaches thinking. They need to watch him from de couch like the rest of us, I guess.

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« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2009, 07:02:12 AM »
Men stay bad-talking de man and downplaying his talent, but people want him. Coach after coach want him. MLS want him. He's been on SUCCESSFUL trials on more than one occasion. Yet people still saying he eh good. Me eh know what dem coaches thinking. They need to watch him from de couch like the rest of us, I guess.

Who are these coaches that want him?

Shabazz & who?
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« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2009, 07:08:18 AM »
Nonsense..that's all I have to say.  Who advising these fellas?  I thought it was about playing at a high club level, so as to better equip one's self to play at the international level.

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« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2009, 07:10:15 AM »
Men stay bad-talking de man and downplaying his talent, but people want him. Coach after coach want him. MLS want him. He's been on SUCCESSFUL trials on more than one occasion. Yet people still saying he eh good. Me eh know what dem coaches thinking. They need to watch him from de couch like the rest of us, I guess.

Who are these coaches that want him?

Shabazz & who?
Ah was talking about national coaches. I doh have info on de PFL like dat.

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« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2009, 07:31:16 AM »
Coaches seem to like de man....and i eh go doubt he have ability..and that he does some how underachieve. While i kinda like de patriotic zeal behind the decision....de man know latas rel have faith in him..so i think he coulda take that chance. Admittedly that would disrupt preparations..buh the chance to be playing at a higher level is always a plus.
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« Reply #29 on: May 19, 2009, 07:36:16 AM »
Bleeder looks like he is afraid to leave the shores and take a shot at the next level again.  He will not improve with that mindset.  He is complacent.

 

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