Edwards: Hopefully T&T can complete the jigsaw puzzle

© Getty Images Carlos Edwards has expressed his satisfaction after a 3-1 win over Nicaragua gave Tom Saintfiet his first win as Trinidad and Tobago coach. The Belgian replaced Stephen Hart at the reins after the Soca Warriors began the Hexagonal phase of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with a 2-0 loss at home to Costa Rica and a 3-1 defeat in Honduras.
Saintfiet immediately raised eyebrows by dropping captain Kenwyne Jones and handing a shock recall to 38-year-old Edwards, and his first assignment ended in T&T’s first-ever defeat by Nicaragua last week. However, an admirable attacking performance – and goals from Cornell Glen, Carlyle Mitchell and Aikim Andrews – earned Trinidad and Tobago revenge in Managua on Friday.
“It felt good to get the win,” Edwards told TTFA Media. “At the same time we were under a little bit of pressure after the first game, we needed to get a victory and put in a good performance. The guys came out and rolled their sleeves up and took..

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Saintfiet drops Jones, recalls 38-year-old Edwards

© Getty Images Tom Saintfiet has made waves with his first Trinidad and Tobago squad, dropping captain Kenwyne Jones and handing a shock recall to 38-year-old Carlos Edwards. The towering former Southampton, Sunderland and Stoke City striker, who has skippered his country since 2011, headed home the winner for Central FC in their top-of-the-table clash with W Connection on Monday – a result that sent The Sharks six points clear at the summit. Wingback Edwards, meanwhile, hasn’t added to his 88 caps since 2013.
Saintfiet recently replaced Stephen Hart at the reins after the Soca Warriors began the Hexagonal phase of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with a 2-0 loss at home to Costa Rica and a 3-1 defeat in Honduras. The Belgian called up 28 players for a training camp, and will cut a few before T&T play back-to-back friendlies against Nicaragua later this month.
“It was a short period of time for me before I had to release a squad,” Saintfiet said in a statement. “..

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John Bel Edwards takes on the oil and gas industry

LIKE so many governments blessed with reserves of fossil fuels, Louisiana has long been in thrall to the energy business. For the last century, oil has had such a powerful effect on the Pelican State’s generally tepid economy that politicians have been loath to challenge the industry. Indeed, Louisiana has offered generous (and unnecessary) subsidies to dril..

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