Dwight Yorke is who I hope gets nominated from the TTFF. I really want Dwight to win the Sportsman of the year 2005 award, I am a bit surprised that no one mentioned him, quite myopic people we are indeed. His dedication this year with out football team not to mention his intervention in getting Latapy to play for us when we were all but lost and his ADMIRABLE and ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL LEADERSHIP saw him sacrificing for OUR Beloved Team and playing sometimes even last stopper and defensive midfield for T&T just to stay in control of our team. Dwight knew that he would not have as much of an influence as a striker and switched roles to always stay in control.
Against Bahrain he showed a maturity when he kept the ball and fought for everything, Yes Birchall's goal was the greatest in the Stadium in 15 years and yes it was Lawrence's header that put us through as well as his wonderful finish against Panama in our 2-0 home win.
However it was the Captain of our Wonderful Soca Warriors who I would give the award for showing a sense of pride, intelligence and dedication in a T&T shirt that I have never seen from him and any recent captain. Despite his challenges and (ex) play boy lifestyle, his blind son, and moves to Sydney and 20 hour plane trips and going and giving his ALL for OUR country something that NO ONE would ever expect from the Dwight Yorke or Man. Utd. this my friends proves what a revelation has occured in his life and WE as a country have ALL benefitted.
It is with the GREATEST HONOUR and Glory that I wish to beg all involved to nominate and have Dwight Yorke be T&T's Sportsman for 2005!!!
I salute you Yorke from where you have been and what you have made yourself into. You have blossomed for T&T in the right time, may God bless you and keep you always well and smiling.
DWIGHT YORKE has my UNCONDITIONAL VOTE.
Lemme hear what the other forumites think.
Thanks Dwight we love you! Â
Jason. Â