Following his match winning performance for ‘Ross Russell and friends’ versus the much vaunted i95.95 on Easter Sunday, Head Coach Dennis Lawrence got back to business on Tuesday as preparation for the April 17 friendly international versus Panama continued at the Larry Gomes stadium in Arima.
Lawrence and staff members Stern John, Paul Lawrence and host Russell all featured in the 3-2 win over the ‘radio guys’ with the coach slotting in the winner from a tight angle with two minutes remaining.
They will be hoping that the hunger for victory rubs off on their charges for the upcoming encounter to maintain an unbeaten streak which is now at five matches following back to back friendlies in Guadeloupe and Martinique.
The squad is shaping up to be one dominated by locally based players due to the fact that the match will be played outside the international FIFA window and once again the coach will take the opportunity to look at some new prospects for the senior team.
“We continue to look at all players who we believe can make a contribution at senior level and that’s why you see the likes of Justin Sadoo and Jameel Neptune in the training squad which already includes Rondel Gibson, Kevon Goddard, Judah Garcia Isaiah Hutson and Quinn Rodney to name a few” Lawrence told TTFA Media.
“It is more than likely one or more of these youngsters will feature in the match because we are seeing a lot of positives so far. The game is two weeks away so we still have some evaluation to do.” Lawrence concluded.
For Sadoo the call up is the opportunity of a life time, “This has always been a goal of mine through school, youth pro League and playing with Point Fortin Civic” said the former Naparima College midfielder.
The Cedros resident expressed pride in representing the remote village but lamented the lack of transportation to get to training and playing venues.
“We have a lot of talent in Cedros but transport is a major issue” said Sadoo.
One disturbing issue for Lawrence is the unavailability of Josiah Trimmingham for the immediate future. The big defender suffered a Danis Weber Type B fracture to his left ankle during training on March 31. Following initial examination and treatment by team doctor, Commander Israel Dowlat at the Eric Williams medical complex, it was reported that Trimmingham is expected to be out for approximately 12 weeks following healing and therapy. TTFA Media wish to convey prayer for a speedy recovery on behalf of the players and staff as well as all in football.
Squad for Panama International Friendly
Goalkeepers:
Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Andre Marchan (Defence Force), Marvin Phillip (Point Fortin Civic FC).
Defenders:
Alvin Jones (W Connection), Maurice Forde (W Connection), Triston Hodge (W Connection), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force), Taryk Sampson (Central FC), Jameel Neptune (Central FC).
Midfielders:
Nathaniel Garcia (Point Fortin Civic FC), Justin Sadoo (Point Fortin Civic FC), Rhondel Gibson (Central FC), Judah Garcia (Shiva Boys’ Hindu College), Kevon Goddard (W Connection), Jared London (Club Sando), Reon Moore (Defence Force), Hashim Arcia (Defence Force), Quinn Rodney (W Connection), Isaiah Hudson (W Connection), Kathon St Hillaire (St. Ann’s Rangers).
Forwards:
Marcus Joseph (W Connection), Jaydon Prowell (St Anthony’s College), Akeem Roach (Unattached).
Technical Staff
Dennis Lawrence (Head Coach), Stuart Charles-Fevrier (Assistant Coach), Stern John (Assistant Coach), Ross Russell (Goalkeeper Coach), Israel Dowlat (Team Doctor), Dave Isaac (Medic), Saron Joseph (Trainer), Joseph Rooplal (Massage tTherapist), Michael Williams (Equipment Manager), Paul Lawrence (Match Analyst), Wayne Cunningham (Media Officer), Richard Piper (Manager).
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Sadoo, Prowell and Hudson among T&T call-ups for Panama friendly; Cunningham continues as press officer
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com).
Point Fortin Civic midfielder Justin Sadoo, W Connection teenager Isaiah Hudson, St Anthony’s College schoolboy Jaydon Prowell and the Central FC duo of Jameel Neptune and Rhondel Gibson were among the new recruits as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team prepares for friendly international action against Panama on 17 April at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.
The fixture is outside of the FIFA international match window and both nations will be without the bulk of their overseas-based players.
“We continue to look at all players who we believe can make a contribution at senior level,” head coach Dennis Lawrence told TTFA Media. “And that’s why you see the likes of Justin Sadoo and Jameel Neptune in the training squad, which already includes Rhondel Gibson, Kevon Goddard, Judah Garcia, Isaiah Hudson and Quinn Rodney—to name a few.
“[…] It is more than likely one or more of these youngsters will feature in the match because we are seeing a lot of positives so far. The game is two weeks away so we still have some evaluation to do.”
The release was issued by TTFA Board member Wayne Cunningham, who was also listed as the team’s media officer.
On Saturday, TTFA members ordered that Cunningham and WOLF president Sharon O’ Brien must choose between their positions on the Board and employment under the general secretariat. The Constitution says decisions taken at the General Meeting go into effect immediately and general secretary Justin Latapy-George was charged with officially advising Cunningham and O’Brien accordingly.
Today’s team announcement suggests Cunningham has chosen the position of media employee over the role of Board member.
Lawrence promised fresh faces on the field, though. And one of those might be former Naparima College schoolboy Sadoo, who is proud to represent the village of Cedros.
“This has always been a goal of mine through school, Youth Pro League and playing with Point Fortin Civic,” Sadoo told the TTFA Media. “We have a lot of talent in Cedros but transport is a major issue.”
The Soca Warriors have not lost in four friendlies since the 2018 World Cup qualifying series although they have managed just one victory against Guadeloupe. The other results were all draws against Grenada, Guyana and Martinique.
(Team)
Goalkeepers: Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Andre Marchan (Defence Force), Marvin Phillip (Point Fortin Civic);
Defenders: Alvin Jones, Maurice Forde, Triston Hodge (all W Connection), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force), Taryk Sampson, Jameel Neptune (both Central FC);
Midfielders: Nathaniel Garcia, Justin Sadoo (both Point Fortin Civic), Rhondel Gibson (Central FC), Judah Garcia (Shiva Boys Hindu College), Kevon Goddard (W Connection), Jared London (Club Sando);
Attacking midfielders: Reon Moore, Hashim Arcia (both Defence Force), Quinn Rodney, Isaiah Hudson (both W Connection), Kathon St Hillaire (St Ann’s Rangers);
Forwards: Marcus Joseph (W Connection), Jaydon Prowell (St Anthony’s College), Akeem Roach (Unattached).
Technical staff: Dennis Lawrence (head coach), Stuart Charles-Fevrier (assistant coach), Stern John (assistant coach), Ross Russell (goalkeeper coach), Israel Dowlat (team doctor), Dave Isaac (medic), Saron Joseph (trainer), Joseph Rooplal (massage therapist), Michael Williams (equipment manager), Paul Lawrence (match analyst), Wayne Cunningham (media officer), Richard Piper (manager).
SOURCE: ttfootball.org