Businessman Lyndsay Gillette was voted chairman of the football commission to steer T&T football into a new era. The commission was set up on the advice of FIFA/CONCACAF/UEFA officials who visited T&T to give recommendations on ways to improve the sport. One of the recommendations was to have a single management team from the super league, pro league and TTFA to oversee the management operations of a tier one and tier two football competitions.
England legend Terry Fenwick quit London for Trinidad and Tobago and has become one of the most successful coaches in the Caribbean
FORMER defender Terry Fenwick spent 17 years of his 20-year playing career in London.
Fakoory - A Genuine Youth Developer
The sudden passing of Richard Elias Fakoory left me stunned in the same manner as that of young Stefan Monteil. Richard was 71 and I never knew him to have any health issues so when he died with his wife at his side, it made me yet again reflect on life. It brought back memories of a conversation between my good friend Stanley Hunter and I in our younger days after I said to him, “Stan boy you moving fast I hope you don't suffer from burn out.” His immediate response was, “Murray, let me tell you something, this life ain't no dress rehearsal so I living and furthermore, I never met anybody who said to me they were here before.” I couldn't argue with those words as they were so true.
Fakoory had passion for football, youth development
FORMER T&T Pro League chairman Richard Fakoory was remembered for his passion for sport, particularly football and basketball, as well as youth development.