DEXTER SKEENE, chief executive officer (CEO) of the TT Pro League, has welcomed Central FC to the fold, ahead of the 2012-2013 season.
“We want to welcome our newest addition, Central FC,” said Skeene, in a story on the Pro League website. “They (Central) have been approved. The Board has looked at all of the different aspects of the application.
“They have passed all the financial and administrative requirements and we are looking forward to have them participate for the 2012-2013 TT Pro League season.”
Central FC, which goes by the nickname ‘The Sharks’, will be coached by former England and Arsenal player Graham Rix, while former TT defender Brent Sancho will serve as the team’s managing director.
Central FC will join reigning champions DIRECTV W Connection, TTEC FC, Caledonia AIA, Defence Force, Police, North East Stars and St Ann’s Rangers as the eight participating team, but four-time League kings San Juan Jabloteh, will be out of the forthcoming season due to financial constraints.
“Jabloteh continue to look at financing opportunities,” stated Skeene. “They are looking for partners. As soon as they have gotten all of the different aspects together, they will rejoin the TT Pro League family and we are looking forward to have them continue for the 2013-2014 season.”
With the season set to begin today at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium with Digicel Pro League Champion, W Connection against last season’s Digicel Pro Bowl winner, Defence Force in the Digicel Charity Shield which kicks off from 5 pm.
“We are very excited,” expressed Skeene over the start of the season. “We are looking forward to an action packed season. We have a lot of new initiatives in store for our fans. It’s strategically on increasing the attendance at the games.
“It’s about improving the game day atmosphere ensuring the people who attend want to come back to the TT Pro League action,” continued Skeene.
“It’s about the communities, it’s about us linking with all of the fans and ensuring that we reach out to our target audiences, and improve, and strive to ensure that the quality of football in Trinidad and Tobago continues to reach to higher heights.”
The 2012-2013 Digicel Pro League Championship kicks off with matches on September 15 and 16.