2008 TT Pro League
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The 2008 TT Pro League was the seventh season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with San Juan Jabloteh
the defending champions. The season began on 5 April and ended on 29 November, with the conclusion of the Lucozade Sport Big Six.
Ma Pau
were admitted as a new club into the league, whereas Police
withdrew with the intention of returning for 2009
. In addition, the Superstar Rangers changed the name of the club to St. Ann's Rangers.
The first goal of the season was scored by San Juan Jabloteh's Peter Byers
against Ma Pau in the sixth minute of the first game on 5 April. Devorn Jorsling, who also scored on the first day, went on to claim the Golden Boot with a season high 21 goals. Josimar Belgrave of St. Ann's Rangers scored the first hat-trick
of the season against Tobago United
on 3 May, having scored a league high 4 goals in the match.
Following the regular season, San Juan Jabloteh
, Jabloteh, W Connection
, Caledonia AIA
, Joe Public
, North East Stars
, and United Petrotrin
all qualified for the Lucozade Sport Big Six. However, Jabloteh and W Connection were 20 points clear of third place, Caledonia AIA, before the competition began. The league was won on the final day of the season, when the San Juan Kings used a draw over W Connection to defend their crown and win their fourth Pro League title. Having finished as the league champion and runner-up, San Juan Jabloteh and W Connection both qualified for the 2009 CFU Club Championship.
North East Stars withdrew from the Pro League following the season, siting the state of their home ground, Sangre Grande Recreational Ground
, for the past few years as the cause to sit out the 2009 season
. The Sangre Grande Boys stated that they fully intend to return to the Pro League following needed repairs and improvements to the ground during 2009. As a result, Tobago United were reprieved from relegation having finished bottom of the league for the sixth consecutive year.
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Distribution took place on Super Friday, 8 May 2009, prior to the 2009 season
's opening match at Marvin Lee Stadium
.
Having won the Pro League and Big Six titles, San Juan Jabloteh
was named the Team of the Year for the second time. Having led the San Juan Kings to their fourth league championship, Terry Fenwick
won his first Coach of the Year award. Midfielder
Trent Noel
was named the Player of the Year; receiving the award for the first in his career. By recording 21 goals, Defence Force's Devorn Jorsling received the Golden Boot. In addition, North East Stars
was named the Most Disciplined Team of the Year. Neal Brizan, won his second consecutive Referee of the Year award and Boris Punch was named the Match Commissioner of the Year.
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
the defending champions. The season began on 5 April and ended on 29 November, with the conclusion of the Lucozade Sport Big Six.
Ma Pau
Ma Pau SC
Ma Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :...
were admitted as a new club into the league, whereas Police
Police FC (Trinidad and Tobago)
Police FC is a football team from Trinidad and Tobago based in Saint James, and is currently a member of the Pro League, the highest level of football in Trinidad. They have been crowned league champions in 1979, 1991, and 1994....
withdrew with the intention of returning for 2009
2009 TT Pro League
The 2009 TT Pro League season was the eighth season of the TT Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 11 teams contested the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions. The season began on 8 May, with Super Friday, and ended on 27 October...
. In addition, the Superstar Rangers changed the name of the club to St. Ann's Rangers.
The first goal of the season was scored by San Juan Jabloteh's Peter Byers
Peter Byers
Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:...
against Ma Pau in the sixth minute of the first game on 5 April. Devorn Jorsling, who also scored on the first day, went on to claim the Golden Boot with a season high 21 goals. Josimar Belgrave of St. Ann's Rangers scored the first hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
of the season against Tobago United
Tobago United
Tobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
on 3 May, having scored a league high 4 goals in the match.
Following the regular season, San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
, Jabloteh, W Connection
W Connection
Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium...
, Caledonia AIA
Caledonia AIA
Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:...
, Joe Public
Joe Public F.C.
Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner...
, North East Stars
North East Stars
The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:...
, and United Petrotrin
United Petrotrin
United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:...
all qualified for the Lucozade Sport Big Six. However, Jabloteh and W Connection were 20 points clear of third place, Caledonia AIA, before the competition began. The league was won on the final day of the season, when the San Juan Kings used a draw over W Connection to defend their crown and win their fourth Pro League title. Having finished as the league champion and runner-up, San Juan Jabloteh and W Connection both qualified for the 2009 CFU Club Championship.
North East Stars withdrew from the Pro League following the season, siting the state of their home ground, Sangre Grande Recreational Ground
Sangre Grande Regional Complex
Sangre Grande Regional Complex is a multi-use stadium in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of North East Stars. The stadium holds 7,000 people....
, for the past few years as the cause to sit out the 2009 season
2009 TT Pro League
The 2009 TT Pro League season was the eighth season of the TT Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 11 teams contested the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions. The season began on 8 May, with Super Friday, and ended on 27 October...
. The Sangre Grande Boys stated that they fully intend to return to the Pro League following needed repairs and improvements to the ground during 2009. As a result, Tobago United were reprieved from relegation having finished bottom of the league for the sixth consecutive year.
Changes from 2007
The following changes were made since the 2007 season2007 TT Pro League
The 2007 TT Pro League was the sixth season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with Joe Public the defending champions...
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- There were a number of changes to the clubs competing in the 2008 season.
- Ma PauMa Pau SCMa Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :...
, a new club based in Woodbrook were admitted into the league. - PolicePolice FC (Trinidad and Tobago)Police FC is a football team from Trinidad and Tobago based in Saint James, and is currently a member of the Pro League, the highest level of football in Trinidad. They have been crowned league champions in 1979, 1991, and 1994....
withdrew from the league after Police CommissionerCommissionerCommissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
Trevor Paul issued a directive to ban lawmen from participating in sporting activities. - Superstar Rangers changed the name of the club to St. Ann's Rangers.
- San Juan JablotehSan Juan JablotehSan Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
signed a three-year partnership with CelticCeltic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
of the Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier LeagueThe Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
.- The agreement allows the two sides to develop greater commercial value, youth and coach development, and create opportunities for the transfer of players.
- WASA, the 2007 National Super LeagueNational Super LeagueThe National Super League is a league for professional association football clubs in Trinidad and Tobago. It is the second-highest division of the Trinidad and Tobago football league system. The league currently comprises thirteen teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation. Seasons...
champions, was not promoted as they were unable to meet the Pro League requirements for admission.
- Ma Pau
Competition format
The format for the 2008 season was as follows:- The season began on 5 April and ended on 29 November with the crowning of the league champion.
- During the regular season, each club competed against every other club three times, for a total of 27 games.
- Each club competed home and away against every other club for the first 18 games.
- The next nine matches of the regular season were competed with half the teams given five home and four away games. The remaining teams played four home and five away.
- Each match saw the winning club awarded three league points, or in the case of a draw, the clubs received one point each.
- The top six clubs with the most league points after 27 games qualified for the Lucozade Sport Big Six, a competition that consisted of a single round-robin. The club with the most aggregate points from the regular season and the Big Six was crowned the league champion.
- The top two teams with the most aggregate points qualified for the 2009 CFU Club Championship.
Stadiums and locations
The following 10 clubs competed in the Pro League during the 2008 season.| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity | 2007 Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
Morvant/Laventille, Trinidad Laventille -Etymology:The name Laventille hearkens back to colonial times, especially when the French dominated the cultural traditions of the island. One etymological derivation of the name is due to the fact that the northeast trade winds come to this part of the Island of Trinidad before it reached any... |
Larry Gomes Stadium Larry Gomes Stadium The Larry Gomes Stadium, located in Malabar, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, is named for West Indies cricketer Larry Gomes. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 U-17 World Cup which was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. It also hosted games from the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.... |
10,000 | 4th |
| Defence Force | Chaguaramas, Trinidad | Hasely Crawford Stadium Hasely Crawford Stadium The Hasely Crawford Stadium, located in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is named after Hasely Crawford, the first person from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal. Originally built as the National Stadium in 1980, the stadium was re-named to honour Crawford in 2001. The stadium... |
27,000 | 5th |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
Arouca, Trinidad Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago Arouca is a town in the East-West Corridor of Trinidad and Tobago located east of Port of Spain, along the Eastern Main Road. It is located west of Arima, east of Tunapuna and Tacarigua, south of Lopinot, and north of Piarco. It is governed by the Tunapuna-Piarco Regional Corporation... |
Marvin Lee Stadium Marvin Lee Stadium Marvin Lee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago which is housed together with the Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Joe Public F.C.... |
6,000 | 2nd |
| Ma Pau Ma Pau SC Ma Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :... |
Woodbrook, Trinidad | Manny Ramjohn Stadium Manny Ramjohn Stadium The Manny Ramjohn Stadium, located in Marabella , Trinidad and Tobago, is named for long-distance runner Manny Ramjohn, the first person to win a gold medal for Trinidad and Tobago in a major international sporting event. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was... |
10,000 | Promoted |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
Sangre Grande, Trinidad Sangre Grande Sangre Grande is the largest town in northeastern Trinidad, in Trinidad and Tobago. It is east of Arima and southwest of Toco. Sangre Grande is sometimes abbreviated to just "Grande". It is the seat of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation. The town falls into the Toco/Sangre constituency of the... |
Sangre Grande Ground Sangre Grande Regional Complex Sangre Grande Regional Complex is a multi-use stadium in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of North East Stars. The stadium holds 7,000 people.... |
7,000 | 6th |
| San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
San Juan, Trinidad San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago San Juan is a town in Trinidad and Tobago. It lies in North Eastern Trinidad, between Barataria and St. Joseph.It is a busy town in the East-West Corridor; the centre of town is known as the Croisee. Population is 54,900 , and it is the third city of the country, larger than the capital. San Juan... |
Hasely Crawford Stadium Hasely Crawford Stadium The Hasely Crawford Stadium, located in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is named after Hasely Crawford, the first person from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal. Originally built as the National Stadium in 1980, the stadium was re-named to honour Crawford in 2001. The stadium... |
27,000 | 1st |
| St. Ann's Rangers | San Juan, Trinidad San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago San Juan is a town in Trinidad and Tobago. It lies in North Eastern Trinidad, between Barataria and St. Joseph.It is a busy town in the East-West Corridor; the centre of town is known as the Croisee. Population is 54,900 , and it is the third city of the country, larger than the capital. San Juan... |
Hasely Crawford Stadium Hasely Crawford Stadium The Hasely Crawford Stadium, located in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is named after Hasely Crawford, the first person from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal. Originally built as the National Stadium in 1980, the stadium was re-named to honour Crawford in 2001. The stadium... |
27,000 | 8th |
| Tobago United Tobago United Tobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:... |
Bacolet, Tobago Bacolet Bacolet is a town on the island of Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The town itself lies beneath Fort King George at the Bacelot Bay, near Scarborough, Tobago, to the south-east of the island-capital. It is one of the most developed parts of Tobago where the high society of the island lives... |
Dwight Yorke Stadium Dwight Yorke Stadium The Dwight Yorke Stadium, located in Bacolet, Tobago, , is named after former Manchester United footballer Dwight Yorke. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship which was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago... |
7,500 | 10th |
| United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
Pointe-à-Pierre, Trinidad Pointe-à-Pierre Pointe-à-Pierre is a town in Trinidad and Tobago. It lies north of San Fernando and south of Claxton Bay. It is most famous as the site of the country's largest oil refinery which is run by Petrotrin, the state-owned oil company.... |
Palo Seco Velodrome Palo Seco Velodrome Palo Seco Velodrome is a multi-use stadium in Palo Seco, Trinidad and Tobago. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of United Petrotrin. The stadium holds 10,000 people.... |
10,000 | 7th |
| W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
Point Lisas, Trinidad Point Lisas Point Lisas is the site of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and the Port of Point Lisas, both of which are managed by Plipdeco... |
Manny Ramjohn Stadium Manny Ramjohn Stadium The Manny Ramjohn Stadium, located in Marabella , Trinidad and Tobago, is named for long-distance runner Manny Ramjohn, the first person to win a gold medal for Trinidad and Tobago in a major international sporting event. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was... |
10,000 | 3rd |
Managerial changes
| Club | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Table | Incoming coach | Date of appointment | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Pau Ma Pau SC Ma Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :... |
 Ron La Forest |
5 April 2008 | Pre-season | ||||
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
 James McLean |
Resigned | 18 December 2007 | 6th (2007) | Ken Elie |
10 March 2008 | Pre-season |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
Ken Elie |
Sacked | 5 May 2008 | 10th | Clint Marcelle Clint Marcelle Clint Sherwin Marcelle is a former professional footballer who played between 1995 and 2006 in his native Trinidad as well as Portugal and England... |
20 May 2008 | 10th |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
Michael McComie |
End of caretaker contract | 31 July 2008 | 5th |  Keith Griffith |
12 August 2008 | 5th |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
Clint Marcelle Clint Marcelle Clint Sherwin Marcelle is a former professional footballer who played between 1995 and 2006 in his native Trinidad as well as Portugal and England... |
Sacked | 10 September 2008 | 7th | Miguel Hackett |
16 September 2008 | 7th |
| United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
Brian Williams |
Sacked | 12 September 2008 | 6th | Leon Carpette |
12 September 2008 | 6th |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
Keith Griffith |
Resigned | 1 November 2008 | 4th | Derek King |
3 November 2008 | 4th |
Competition table
Matches 1–18
Matches 19–27
Competition table
Results
| Round 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
0–0 | North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
| Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
0–0 | W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
| San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
2–0 | United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
| Round 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
1–0 | Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
2–3 | W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
| United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
1–1 | Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
| Round 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
3–2 | Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
| United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
1–2 | W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
| San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
2–1 | Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
| Round 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
0–1 | W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
1–3 | San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
| United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
2–2 | Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
| Round 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
0–0 | San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
| North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
4–1 | United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
| Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
1–2 | Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
League table
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devorn Jorsling |
Defence Force | 21 |
| 2 | Kerry Baptiste Kerry Baptiste Kerry Baptiste is a Trinidad and Tobago footballer, who currently plays for FC Tampa Bay in the North American Soccer League.-Club career:... |
Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
18 |
| 3 | Josimar Belgrave |
St. Ann's Rangers | 15 |
| 4 |  Roen NelsonRoen Nelson Roen Nelson is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Portmore United, as a striker.-Career:Nelson has played in Jamaica for Portmore United, in Trinidad for Joe Public, and in China for Chengdu Blades.... |
Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
14 |
| 5 |  Kendall VeloxKendall Velox Kendall Velox is a retired Vincentian footballer who represented St Vincent & Grenadines at international level.-Career:... |
Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
12 |
| 6 | Nigel Codrington Nigel Codrington Nigel Powers Codrington is a footballer from Guyana who plays for Camptown Georgetown in the GFF Super League.- Athletic career :Codrington is former high jumper and won the 1989 School record at Rice University.... |
Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA Caledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:... |
11 |
| Collie Hercules |
Tobago United Tobago United Tobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:... |
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| 8 |  Jonathan FañaJonathan Faña Jonathan Faña is a Dominican footballer who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League.-Club:... |
W Connection W Connection Vibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium... |
10 |
| Trent Noel Trent Noel Trent Noel is a football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He currently plays for Joe Public of the TT Pro League. He has also represented Trinidad and Tobago on national team as well.- External links :... |
San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
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| Anthony Wolfe Anthony Wolfe Anthony Wolfe C.M. is a Trinidadian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the North East Stars in the TT Pro League. Club career =... |
North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
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| Kevon Woodley |
United Petrotrin United Petrotrin United Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:... |
Hat-tricks
| Player | Result !! Date | |||
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| 4 |
St. Ann's Rangers | Tobago United Tobago United Tobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:... |
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North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
Ma Pau Ma Pau SC Ma Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :... |
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Defence Force | Tobago United Tobago United Tobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:... |
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Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
St. Ann's Rangers | 6–0 | |
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Joe Public Joe Public F.C. Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner... |
Ma Pau Ma Pau SC Ma Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :... |
4–0 |
- 4 Player scored four goals
Scoring
- First goal of the season: Peter ByersPeter ByersPeter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:...
for San Juan JablotehSan Juan JablotehSan Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
against Ma PauMa Pau SCMa Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :...
, (5 April 2008). - Last goal of the season: Sean Cooper for North East StarsNorth East StarsThe North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:...
against United PetrotrinUnited PetrotrinUnited Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:...
, (29 November 2008). - First own goalOwn goalAn own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
of the season: Karlon Murray (San Juan JablotehSan Juan JablotehSan Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
) for Ma PauMa Pau SCMa Pau SC is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League.- Squad :...
, (5 April 2008). - First penalty kickPenalty kickA penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
of the season: Kennedy Hinkson (scored) for United PetrotrinUnited PetrotrinUnited Petrotrin is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Professional Football League of Trinidad.-History:...
against North East StarsNorth East StarsThe North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:...
(5 April 2008). - First hat-trickHat-trickA hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
of the season: Josimar Belgrave (St. Ann's Rangers) against Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
, 19', 33', 49', 90' (3 May 2008). - Most goals scored by one player in a match: 4 goals – Josimar Belgrave (St. Ann's Rangers) against Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
, 19', 33', 49', 90' (3 May 2008). - Widest winning margin: 10 goals – Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
0–10 Defence Force (23 October 2008) - Most goals in a match: 10 goals – Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
0–10 Defence Force (23 October 2008) - Most goals in one half: 5 goals
- Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
v Defence Force (23 October 2008) 0–5 at half-time, 0–10 final. - W ConnectionW ConnectionVibe CT 105 Williams Connection is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in Manny Ramjohn Stadium...
v St. Ann's Rangers (30 October 2008) 3–0 at half-time, 6–2 final. - North East StarsNorth East StarsThe North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:...
v Defence Force (1 November 2008) 2–3 at half-time, 3–3 final.
- Tobago United
- Most goals in one half by a single team: 5 goals – Tobago UnitedTobago UnitedTobago United is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in Professional Football League of Trinidad.The team's home stadium is Dwight Yorke Stadium, 3 km from Scarborough, Tobago's main town.-History:...
v Defence Force (23 October 2008) 0–5 at half-time, 0–10 final.
Discipline
- First yellow cardPenalty cardA penalty card is used in many sports as a means of warning, reprimanding or penalising a player, coach or team official. Penalty cards are most commonly used by referees or umpires to indicate that a player has committed an offense. The referee will hold the card above his or her head while...
of the season: - First red card of the season: Michael Woods for Caledonia AIACaledonia AIACaledonia AIA is a Trinidad and Tobagon football team playing at the top level in the TT Pro League. It is based in Malabar. Their home stadium is Larry Gomes Stadium.-History:...
against St. Ann's Rangers, (5 April 2008). - Most yellow cards in a single match:
- Most red cards in a single match:
Annual awards
The 2008 Pro League AwardsTT Pro League awards
The TT Pro League awards is a collection of awards given at the conclusion of each Pro League season since its inauguration in 2002. The ceremony takes place prior to the following Pro League season's opening match. There are now awards for player, coach, referees, and match commissioner of the year...
Distribution took place on Super Friday, 8 May 2009, prior to the 2009 season
2009 TT Pro League
The 2009 TT Pro League season was the eighth season of the TT Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 11 teams contested the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions. The season began on 8 May, with Super Friday, and ended on 27 October...
's opening match at Marvin Lee Stadium
Marvin Lee Stadium
Marvin Lee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago which is housed together with the Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Joe Public F.C....
.
Having won the Pro League and Big Six titles, San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
was named the Team of the Year for the second time. Having led the San Juan Kings to their fourth league championship, Terry Fenwick
Terry Fenwick
Terence William 'Terry' Fenwick is an English football coach and former player. He is the current head coach for San Juan Jabloteh of the TT Pro League in Trinidad and Tobago.- Player :...
won his first Coach of the Year award. Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Trent Noel
Trent Noel
Trent Noel is a football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He currently plays for Joe Public of the TT Pro League. He has also represented Trinidad and Tobago on national team as well.- External links :...
was named the Player of the Year; receiving the award for the first in his career. By recording 21 goals, Defence Force's Devorn Jorsling received the Golden Boot. In addition, North East Stars
North East Stars
The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:...
was named the Most Disciplined Team of the Year. Neal Brizan, won his second consecutive Referee of the Year award and Boris Punch was named the Match Commissioner of the Year.
| Award | Winner |
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| Player of the Year | Trent Noel Trent Noel Trent Noel is a football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He currently plays for Joe Public of the TT Pro League. He has also represented Trinidad and Tobago on national team as well.- External links :... (San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... ) |
| Coach of the Year |  Terry FenwickTerry Fenwick Terence William 'Terry' Fenwick is an English football coach and former player. He is the current head coach for San Juan Jabloteh of the TT Pro League in Trinidad and Tobago.- Player :... (San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... ) |
| Golden Boot | Devorn Jorsling (Defence Force) |
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Team of the Year | San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :... |
| Most Disciplined Team of the Year | North East Stars North East Stars The North East Stars are a professional football team, which currently plays in Trinidad and Tobago's Pro League. The team currently plays in Sangre Grande Regional Complex, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad.-History:... |
| Referee of the Year | Neal Brizan |
| Assistant Referee of the Year | Joseph Pierre |
| Match Commissioner of the Year | Boris Punch |
See also
- 2008 FA Trophy2008 Trinidad and Tobago CupThe 2008 FA Trophy was the 79th season of the FA Trophy, which is the oldest football competition for teams in Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament took place at the conclusion of the 2008 season. W Connection entered as the tournament's defending champion...
- 2008 First Citizens Cup
- 2008 TOYOTA Classic
- 2008 Courts Pro Bowl2008 Trinidad and Tobago Pro BowlThe 2008 Courts Pro Bowl was the eighth season of the Pro Bowl, which is a knockout tournament competition for teams in the Pro League. W Connection entered as the tournament's defending champion...