T&T Warriors Fan. T&T vs Costa Rica.
Pic from REUTERS/Howard Yanes
Went to the game on Wednesday vs Costa Rica. It was better. Much better. We actually had a midfield. Now if they would only support Carlos Edwards on the right. The boy has loads of skill, but if one has no support, one is going to make the wrong decisions. Having said that, our defence looked stronger, like they knew what they were doing. Dennis Lawrence and Atiba Charles did yeoman's service. No more soft goals, at least not on Wednesday last. Dwight Yorke and Silvio Spann impressed me. Much. Terrific workrate, dey was all over the field, clinical passing. All we need now is a dedicated, goal hungry striker, someone who is not afraid to run at the opposing defense. Around the 17th minute, we strung together about 17-18 passes, almost brought tears to my eyes.
To recap:
T&T looked lifeless in a 2-1 loss at home in February against the US.
Next up came a demoralising 5-1 washout on the road vs Guatemala on 26 March. Though a win away from home was always going to be a tough ask for the side, their haphazard defending seemed to indicate a lack of grit and determination necessary to compete at the top level.
To recap:
T&T looked lifeless in a 2-1 loss at home in February against the US.
Next up came a demoralising 5-1 washout on the road vs Guatemala on 26 March. Though a win away from home was always going to be a tough ask for the side, their haphazard defending seemed to indicate a lack of grit and determination necessary to compete at the top level.
T&T's Silvio Spann (r) clashing with Costa Rica's Walter Cedeno.
Pic from REUTERS/Howard Yanes.
Finally they got a little closer to the mark in their Wednesday 30th March draw with Costa Rica. With a level of fighting spirit conspicuously missing from the Guatemala game, they ground out a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica at home to avoid the ignominy of going into the two-month halt in qualifying with zero points from three matches. Six points off leaders Mexico and one behind closest side Panama, all is not lost for T&T, though the outlook seems a little bleak for a finish in the top four.
The new coach is going to be *fanfare of soca music* Leo Beenhakker. This appears to be a very encouraging and positive move but credentials is one thing, the ability to work successfully in our cultural context is another. Small ting. I say that the only context that one has to relate to is the CULTURE of football. Its a good move in my mind, I think Bertille has done what he can, we need to move the team to the next level.
"Jack" Warner is loved, hated and criticised, but he is the best person for the job. No nonsense, critical, decisive and aggressive management is what is needed here; Mr. Warner provides it in spades. Jack has worked hard to do all in his power to raise the level of football in the region. Good move.
The new coach is going to be *fanfare of soca music* Leo Beenhakker. This appears to be a very encouraging and positive move but credentials is one thing, the ability to work successfully in our cultural context is another. Small ting. I say that the only context that one has to relate to is the CULTURE of football. Its a good move in my mind, I think Bertille has done what he can, we need to move the team to the next level.
"Jack" Warner is loved, hated and criticised, but he is the best person for the job. No nonsense, critical, decisive and aggressive management is what is needed here; Mr. Warner provides it in spades. Jack has worked hard to do all in his power to raise the level of football in the region. Good move.
T&T's Nigel Pierre (number 18) leaving out Costa Rica's Carlos Hernandez.
Pic from REUTERS/Howard Yanes.
I going to de next game on June 4th 2005, we playing Panama in de Stadium.
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