W Connection
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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
. The club is based at Sevilla Club in Couva and sponsors the Wanderers Cricket Club, formerly sponsored by Caroni Limited.
. Upon the creation of the Pro League, W Connection F.C. was officially founded in 1999, and promptly joined the nascent league. In 1999, their first season, the club finished third in the league, while winning the FA Trophy
. Even though the club had a successful first season, the team would see even better times the next two campaigns, by winning the league in consecutive seasons.
The Savonetta Boys have also had success in domestic cups. W Connection have won the First Citizens Cup six years in the cup's nine year existence. On September 26, 2008, in an exciting final of the cup, against Joe Public
, W Connection used penalty kicks to claim the victory 6–5, after the match ended level 2–2, to claim their fifth consecutive title.
Assistant Coach: Earl Jean
Goalkeeper Coach: Trevor Nottingham
Physiotherapist Jo-Ellen Cole Curtis Guy
Team Doctor: Dave Michael Delandro
Trainer: Wayne Lawson
Equipment Manager John Jerry
Danielo da Silva (2002) Gefferson Goulart (2004–08) José Luciano Viera (2004) José Maria Manoel (2002) Luciano Sato (2010) Paulo Roberto Santana (2010) Renato Pereira (2008–10) Ronaldo Viana (2005) William de Silva Oliveira (2002–09) Alejandro Figueroa (2002) Oscar Velasco-Torijano (2008) Jonathan Faña Frias (2006–09)
Randolph Jerome
(2005) Christopher Harvey (2004–06) Jermaine Hue
(2004) Lovel Palmer
(2004) Robert Scarlett
(2004) O'Neil Thompson (2004) Iyaka Okechekwu Stanley (2005) Alusine Bangura (2009) George Isaac (2006–07) Titus Alva (2002–03) Earl Jean
(1999–07) Francis Lastic (2002)
Emerson Sheldon Mark (2002) Jonathan McVane (2002) Benner Walter (2010) Alvin Xavier (2010) Reynold Carrington (1999–05) Arnold Dwarika
(2002–04) Kenwyne Jones
(2002–04) Keryn Navarro (2008-10) Aurtis Whitley
(2007–08)
Zé Luiz (1999–09) Jason Cudjoe (2005) Jose Carlos Diaz (2009)
International
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club from Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
, which currently plays in the Pro League. The club plays its home games in 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...
. The club is based at Sevilla Club in Couva and sponsors the Wanderers Cricket Club, formerly sponsored by Caroni Limited.
History
The team was founded as W Connection Sports Club in 1986, as an amateur team, by brothers David John Williams and Patrick John Williams in San FernandoSan Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
The City of San Fernando with a population of 55,419 according to the 2000 census, is the larger of Trinidad and Tobago's two cities and the second largest municipality after Chaguanas. It occupies 18 km² and is located in the southwestern part of the island of Trinidad...
. Upon the creation of the Pro League, W Connection F.C. was officially founded in 1999, and promptly joined the nascent league. In 1999, their first season, the club finished third in the league, while winning the FA Trophy
Trinidad and Tobago Cup
The Trinidad and Tobago Cup, or commonly known as the FA Trophy, is the premier knockout tournament for teams in Trinidad and Tobago that is open to all those affiliated with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. The FA Trophy is the oldest football competition in Trinidad and Tobago, dating...
. Even though the club had a successful first season, the team would see even better times the next two campaigns, by winning the league in consecutive seasons.
The Savonetta Boys have also had success in domestic cups. W Connection have won the First Citizens Cup six years in the cup's nine year existence. On September 26, 2008, in an exciting final of the cup, against 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...
, W Connection used penalty kicks to claim the victory 6–5, after the match ended level 2–2, to claim their fifth consecutive title.
Players
As of 25 July 2011.Sports
Technical Director/Head Coach: Stuart Charles FevrierAssistant Coach: Earl Jean
Earl Jean
Earl Jude Jean is a former St. Lucian footballer and current Assistant coach of W Connection.-Ipswich:Earl famously told the local media that despite his short stature he could leap very high - he was therefore nicknamed 'The Flea'...
Goalkeeper Coach: Trevor Nottingham
Medical
Physiotherapist Jo-Ellen Cole Curtis Guy
Team Doctor: Dave Michael Delandro
Trainer: Wayne Lawson
Equipment Manager John Jerry
Notable players
This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.Danielo da Silva (2002) Gefferson Goulart (2004–08) José Luciano Viera (2004) José Maria Manoel (2002) Luciano Sato (2010) Paulo Roberto Santana (2010) Renato Pereira (2008–10) Ronaldo Viana (2005) William de Silva Oliveira (2002–09) Alejandro Figueroa (2002) Oscar Velasco-Torijano (2008) Jonathan Faña Frias (2006–09)
Randolph Jerome
Randolph Jerome
Randolph Jerome is a Guyanese soccer player who currently plays for North East Stars in the TT Pro League.- Professional :Jerome began his career in Trinidad with Doc’s Khelwalaas FC, before moving to league rival Caledonia AIA...
(2005) Christopher Harvey (2004–06) Jermaine Hue
Jermaine Hue
Jermaine "Jerry" Hue is a professional football midfielder who currently plays for Harbour View.-Club career:...
(2004) Lovel Palmer
Lovel Palmer
Lovel Palmer is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer.-Youth:...
(2004) Robert Scarlett
Robert Scarlett
Robert Scarlett is a Jamaican soccer defender and midfielder who currently plays for Harbour View FC.-Club career:...
(2004) O'Neil Thompson (2004) Iyaka Okechekwu Stanley (2005) Alusine Bangura (2009) George Isaac (2006–07) Titus Alva (2002–03) Earl Jean
Earl Jean
Earl Jude Jean is a former St. Lucian footballer and current Assistant coach of W Connection.-Ipswich:Earl famously told the local media that despite his short stature he could leap very high - he was therefore nicknamed 'The Flea'...
(1999–07) Francis Lastic (2002)
Emerson Sheldon Mark (2002) Jonathan McVane (2002) Benner Walter (2010) Alvin Xavier (2010) Reynold Carrington (1999–05) Arnold Dwarika
Arnold Dwarika
Arnold Dwarika is a Trinidad and Tobago football player, who plays as a midfielder for North East Stars in the TT Pro League...
(2002–04) Kenwyne Jones
Kenwyne Jones
Kenwyne Joel Jones is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Stoke City and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He previously played for Sunderland, Southampton, Stoke City, Sheffield Wednesday, W Connection and Joe Public.He began his football...
(2002–04) Keryn Navarro (2008-10) Aurtis Whitley
Aurtis Whitley
Aurtis Whitley is a Trinidad and Tobago footballer who plays as a midfielder for W Connection F.C. in the TT Pro League and current captain of the Trinidad and Tobago national football team.-Club career:...
(2007–08)
Zé Luiz (1999–09) Jason Cudjoe (2005) Jose Carlos Diaz (2009)Honours
Domestic- Pro League: 3
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- 2000, 2001, 2005
- Charity Shield: 1
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- 2001
- FA TrophyTrinidad and Tobago CupThe Trinidad and Tobago Cup, or commonly known as the FA Trophy, is the premier knockout tournament for teams in Trinidad and Tobago that is open to all those affiliated with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. The FA Trophy is the oldest football competition in Trinidad and Tobago, dating...
: 3
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- 1999, 2000, 2002
- Runner-up (1): 2003
- First Citizens Cup: 6
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- 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 20082008 Trinidad and Tobago FCB CupThe 2008 First Citizens Cup was the ninth season of the First Citizens Cup, which is the league cup competition for teams in the Pro League. The slogan for this year's league cup was No Room for Losers was again sponsored by First Citizens Bank for the eighth consecutive year.The knockout cup began...
- Runner-up (2): 2002, 2003
- 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Digicel Pro BowlTrinidad and Tobago Pro BowlThe Trinidad and Tobago Pro Bowl, or commonly known as the Digicel Pro Bowl, is a knockout football tournament for teams in the Pro League. The competition is played during November and December each season. The Pro Bowl began without a sponsor in 2004 under the name of Pro League Pro Bowl for the...
: 4
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- 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007
- Runner-up (2): 2005, 2006
- TOYOTA Classic: 1
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- 2005
- Lucozade Sport Goal ShieldTrinidad and Tobago Goal ShieldThe Trinidad and Tobago Goal Shield is a knockout tournament competition for teams in the Pro League played in July and August each year. The structure of the competition not only allows the winner and runner-up healthy purses at the end of the tournament, but more so give an added incentive for...
: 1
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- 20092009 Trinidad and Tobago Goal ShieldThe 2009 Lucozade Sport Goal Shield was the inaugural season of the Goal Shield, which is a knockout tournament competition for teams in the Pro League...
- 2009
International
- CFU Club ChampionshipCFU Club ChampionshipThe CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
: 4
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- 2001CFU Club Championship 2001The 2001 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifiers to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The 2001 edition included group play, because CONCACAF expanded the 2002 Champions' Cup to 16 teams...
, 2002CFU Club Championship 2002The 2002 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifiers to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup....
, 2006, 2009CFU Club Championship 2009The 2009 CFU Club Championship was the 2009 edition of the CFU Club Championship, the annual international club competition held amongst association football clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union... - Runner-up (2): 2000CFU Club Championship 2000The 2000 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifiers to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.The winners Joe Public F.C...
, , 2003CFU Club Championship 2003The 2003 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifier to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Seven teams from four football associations played in the 2003 edition, contested on a two-legged basis...
- 2001
Year-by-year
| Season | League Season | FA Trophy | First Citizens Cup |
Digicel Pro Bowl |
TOYOTA Classic |
Lucozade Sport Goal Shield |
CFU Club Championship |
CONCACAF Champions League |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Result | Big Six | ||||||||||||
| 1999 | 3rd | Started in 2004 | Champions | Started in 2000 | Started in 2001 | Started in 2005 | Started in 2009 | Not Held | Did not qualify | ||||
| 2000 | Champions | Champions | Semi-Finals | Final† | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2001 | Champions | Round of 32 | Champions | Champions | Final‡ | Not Held | |||||||
| 2002 | 2nd | Champions | Final | Champions | Champions* | First Round | |||||||
| 2003 | 2nd | Final | Final | Unknown | Final | First Round | |||||||
| 2004 | 2nd | 2nd | Abandoned | Champions | Champions | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2005 | Champions | 3rd | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Final | Champions | Did not qualify | ||||||
| 2006 | 2nd | 2nd | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Final | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Did not qualify | |||||
| 2007 2007 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... |
4th | Winners | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Champions | Quarter-Finals | Did not qualify | Quarter-Finals | |||||
| 2008 2008 TT Pro League 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... |
2nd | 2nd | Final | Champions | Semi-Finals | Quarter-Finals | Not Held | Did not qualify | |||||
| 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... |
4th | 3rd | Final | Quarter-Finals | Quarter-Finals | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Champions | Did not qualify | ||||
| 2010 | In progress | Ended in 2009 | 2000 CFU Club Championship CFU Club Championship 2000 The 2000 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifiers to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.The winners Joe Public F.C...
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