{"id":35844,"date":"2019-03-19T14:57:04","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T14:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=35844"},"modified":"2019-03-19T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T14:57:04","slug":"the-trinidad-and-tobago-view-ahead-of-wales-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/03\/19\/the-trinidad-and-tobago-view-ahead-of-wales-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"The Trinidad and Tobago view ahead of Wales friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35848 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35848 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/wales-v-tobago-feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\nWALES host Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly at Wrexham\u2019s Racecourse Ground tomorrow night as they build up to Sunday\u2019s crucial opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia.<br \/>\nThe last time these two sides met in 2006, an impish 16-year-old made his debut. Gareth Bale came off the bench set up Robert Earnshaw\u2019s winner.<br \/>\nThe 13 years since have seen both nations follow wildly different paths, as these Trinidad and Tobago fans explain.<br \/>\nWhile Wales\u2019 \u2018Golden Generation\u2019 enjoyed unprecedented success at Euro 2016, Trinidad and Tobago have a suffered.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35851\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35851 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--250x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--853x1024.png 853w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--770x924.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--500x600.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--293x352.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35851 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--250x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--853x1024.png 853w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--770x924.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--500x600.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel--293x352.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/nigel-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/noscript> Nigel Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nTrinidadian Nigel Myers, based in Miami, described the last two decades as a tumultuous period.<br \/>\n\u201cThere have been highs and low, hills and valleys,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cWe\u2019re currently in a valley.<br \/>\n\u201cTrinidad and Tobago football reached its pinnacle in 2006 when we played in our first ever World Cup.<br \/>\n\u201cImmediately after that historic achievement, several of our players were blacklisted due to a disagreement with our FA concerning bonuses for the World Cup appearance.<br \/>\n\u201cWe&#8217;re currently in a rebuilding phase.\u201d<br \/>\nDayne Brizan, from Trincity, Trinidad, echoes this and said:<br \/>\n\u201cUnfortunately, our football has regressed because of a number of factors,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nA host of issues have conspired to produce a bleak decade for the T&amp;T footballing landscape.<br \/>\nFinancial disputes between players, staff and the FA, alongside administrative blunders, mismanagement and political in-fighting have undermined the nation\u2019s efforts to build on their 2006 World Cup appearance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Domestic game is struggling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Brian Jordan, from San Fernando, explained how a struggling domestic league hampers footballing development.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35854\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35854 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--390x390.png 390w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian--390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/brian-.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript> Brian Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u201cThe match locations are in various stages of disrepair and the grounds are not always well maintained,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s no match for the game or stadia in the U.K.\u201d<br \/>\nNigel said: \u201cEven though our local leagues are the strongest in the Caribbean, they have been struggling administratively, financially and have been unable to generate fan interest.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Soca Warriors used to boast the likes of Dwight Yorke and Kenywne Jones, but there will be no familiar faces on Wednesday, Dayne said.<br \/>\n\u201cGone are the days when we\u2019d have a couple players in the Premier League.<br \/>\n\u201cWe have several in the lower divisions.\u201d<br \/>\nHowever, some eagle-eyed Cardiff fans might recognise one Soca Warrior.<br \/>\n\u201cOur captain Khaleem Hyland did have a week-long trial with Cardiff City in January 2015 and was supposedly going to be signed on loan by then manager Russell Slade,\u201d said Nigel.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who should the Welsh look out for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_35855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35855\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35855 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne-.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35855 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne--293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/dayne-.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript> Dayne Brizan<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nStriker Willis Plaza, who plies his trade in India with Churchill Brothers, is T&amp;T\u2019s main threat, according to Dayne.<br \/>\n\u201cHe is strong and quick with an eye for goal.\u201d<br \/>\nWinger Levi Garcia, who plays in the Israeli Premier League for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, could also pose problems, he said.<br \/>\n\u201cHe is quick and skilful and will be looking to use this friendly to showcase his ability.<\/p>\n<h3>Predictions<\/h3>\n<p>Pessimism reigns, it would seem.<br \/>\nDayne: \u201cIf we are organised, we may be able to hold off.<br \/>\n\u201cThe longer the game goes on, the greater possibility of us snatching a goal.<br \/>\n\u201cI think it will finish 3-1 to Wales.\u201d<br \/>\nNigel: \u201cOn paper, we do not have a chance at all. It\u2019s a David and Goliath scenario, and in football, David always has a chance.<br \/>\n\u201cI will go with Wales 3-0 Trinidad and Tobago.\u201d<br \/>\nBrian: \u201cI think too many of the squad are out and the preparation may not have been sufficient to win.<br \/>\n\u201cWales 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago.\u201d<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35930\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35930\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne.jpg 607w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-500x633.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-293x371.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne.jpg 607w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-500x633.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/kenwyne-293x371.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/noscript> Trinidadian Kenwyne Jones playing for Cardiff<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WALES host Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly at Wrexham\u2019s Racecourse Ground tomorrow night as they build up to Sunday\u2019s crucial opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia. The last time these two sides met in 2006, an impish 16-year-old made his debut. Gareth Bale came off the bench set up Robert Earnshaw\u2019s winner. The 13 years since have seen both nations follow wildly different paths, as these Trinidad and Tobago fans explain. 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