People acting like if things happen in some sort of vacuum
Local based players get contracts to go abroad and see how things are done both ON AND OFF the field.
Then they compare that to what exists back home.
The TTFA doh give a f**k about qualifying for Russia 2018.....so why should these players?
They see themselves as being pawns in a game played by the corrupt and inept.
The rewards of their labor are largely reaped by those in administrative power.
So they look out for themselves first and foremost. Why should they sacrifice and work hard for "country" when same country does little or nothing to support them, so called supporters call them shit hound and sell out at the slightest sign of adversity, their administrators running the game locally into the ground, as long as they get paid, and local supporters don't care enough to come out and support the local pro league.
I not condoning the players behavior, but instead of banning and acting all high and mighty, maybe you might want to look at getting your own house in order first. Players always get the blame when often, the administrators just as much, if not more, to blame.
I don't blame Saintfiet. Is not his job to get the TTFA in order, but the same way he allegedly consult with locals with knowledge about who should get selected, he could also look at the totality of the situation.
The question he and others must ask is, why so many players not that honored to represent T&T? The answer(s) might be revealing