Duane Rollins1555362254 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I seem to remember a similar thread on Belize four years ago. I thought I’d do the honour today. We all realize the potential semi-final draw will be tough. So, we might as well concentrate on the first task for now—The “Vincy Heat†http://www.svgvincyheat.com/default.asp They have the potential to play bigger nations tough, but have failed to break through with a major upset. Whereas, it’s right to say that we should take them seriously, I’m sure we’re not exactly a dream draw for them either. They finished last in their Caribbean Cup group this year, with three points in three games. They beat Guyana 2-0, and lost 3-0 to Cuba and 1-0 to Guadeloupe. The current premier league in the country consists of: * Avenues United * Buccament Warriors * Chelsea FC (Lowmans) * Cowdrey Village * Hope International * Hot Spurs * Jebelle's FC * K+R Strikers * Pastures United * Prospect United * Stingers FC * System 3 * Toni Store FC Which probably doesn’t mean much, but is still interesting to look at. They only have four players playing pro soccer outside of the Caribbean: Ezra Hendrickson (Columbus - MLS) Wesley John (FC Felgueiras – Port.) Wesley Charles (Galway United – Ire.) Rodney Alphonso Jack (Crewe Alexandra – Eng) The rest of its current line-up can be viewed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines_national_football_team#Current_squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 The national Stadium is the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, Saint Vincent. It seats 18k http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/middle_america/vincent_grenadines/kingstown_vale.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 We will have to be Better Than Ezra to qualify.... /Sorry, I couldn't resist. //Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack We will have to be Better Than Ezra to qualify.... /Sorry, I couldn't resist. //Good IMHO, this deserve a ban!!! Mods, where are you???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Once again, the draw is rigged against Canada. We have to play St. Vincent AND the Grenadines. No fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy Ezra Hendrickson (Columbus - MLS) Wesley John (FC Felgueiras – Port.) Wesley Charles (Galway United – Ire.) Rodney Alphonso Jack (Crewe Alexandra – Eng) am#Current_squad Two of those four players (Hendrickson & Jack) are more than a year older than our oldest outfield player, Radzinski. Just to put things into perspective for all those people calling for Radz to be dropped from the team heading into qualifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Lawyer Delves into football by William ‘Kojah’ Anthony 2007/10/25 Joseph Delves is the new President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation. Delves, a lawyer by profession who is popularly known as ‘Joe’, overcame a bruising contest with Senator St. Clair Leacock, the incumbent. The election, part of an Annual General Meeting, was held at the Federation’s Office on Murray’s Road in Kingstown, Saturday 20th October. Leacock, an Opposition New Democratic Party Senator in the House of Parliament, held his ground right up to the final vote. An uneasy road right up to the end The meeting was characterized by splattering of attacks, some open, others subtle. Some situations (almost) generated into verbal cross fire, moments of animosity, and near acrimony. One such occurrence erupted around the issue of the selection of the delegate to represent Kingstown. Other challenges to legitimacy of some affiliates threatened the process towards the completion of the final list. In the end, 79 persons were eligible to vote. Delves polled 40: Leacock 39. Sections of the gathering erupted in triumph when the mark reached 40, and the announcement of the official count came as a formality. Financial status crucial to planning “I am calling on everyone to put their shoulder to the wheel,” Delves urged in his first address. “Let us put football first. We have a lot of work,” he envisioned. The draw for the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup is slated for Durban South Africa, November 25. Delves is aware of the measures necessary for participation in that exercise, but he would like to get a “true picture of the financial status,” before deciding on a plan, since as Delves noted the financial report for the 2004 was handed out “a few seconds before the meeting,” and those for 2005 and 2006 were handed out during discussions of that 2004 report. Delves told the Vincentian in a telephone conversation on Monday that he had “no opportunity to study them,” and that it was “absolutely critical that we know what the situation is.” He is also anxious to address matters related to the Federation’s Constitution. He noted that “the Constitution had been amended quite a few times in drastic ways,” and he felt there was not “sufficient documentation of the changes.” Delves however is anxious to set up the Technical and Development Committee which he pointed out was supposed to “do all things Technical.” That includes advice on the appointment of a technical director/coach. The first time President of SVG football will be supported by First Vice President Ian Sardine, Second Vice President Raymond Trimmingham, and Third Vice President Ashley Cain. print this article email this article Please note how many vote for elections ...in SV&G.. out of population of 120,000 they have 79 votes for fed president ..damn interesting democracy program ..maybe CSA should get some developmental lessons there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 quote:Originally posted by piltdownman The national Stadium is the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, Saint Vincent. It seats 18k http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/middle_america/vincent_grenadines/kingstown_vale.shtml Arnos Vale to be handed over by William ‘Kojah’ Anthony 2007/11/15 Early in the New Year, the National Sports Council ought to retain control over the Arnos Vale Playing Field. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Michael Findlay made the suggestion this week. The Arnos Vale Playing was one of the venues for Warm Up matches staged as part of the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup. Some $56M was spent on upgrading three grounds here, including Arnos Vale. Findlay disclosed that work on river defenses to the eastern end of the Arnos Vale Playing Field, as well as completion of the Double Decker Pavilion, delayed the handing over of that ground. Those works are scheduled for completion by December 31, and Findlay anticipates the handing over as soon as both ventures are finished. Delays in handing over He admitted that the ground should have been handed over “long ago,” and he attributed the reason for the hold up to allocation of a new contractor. He added that time had elapsed after the staging of the World Cup before work resumed on the Double Decker Pavilion. Findlay indicated that the outstanding construction did not hamper the use of the ground, and he indicated that there was “no problem with the field itself as regards to playing.” He noted that the Windward Islands and Barbados Carib Cup encounter was scheduled for the ground, January 4 to 7, and he was confident that there was no hindrance to the staging of that fixture. Findlay cited problems with drainage at the Sion Hill Playing Field with delays in handing over that venue to the National Sports Council. The LOC Chairman dismissed suggestions that the LOC was harsh on footballers. He mentioned that the alignment of the football field was shifted so as to make it more convenient for both players and spectators. He admitted that he did not foresee handing over of that segment until “next year.” He indicated that the Stubbs Playing Field however, had been returned to its original authority. ODI for Arnos Vale The Arnos Vale Playing Field, rated highly for its enchanting beauty, has received commendations from commentators and viewers alike. The facility would again be in the spotlight when it holds the First of five One Day International between W.I. and Australia, June 24, 2008. The Australians move to Grenada for the second and third games, June 27 and 29, and wind up the tour with matches in St. Kitts July 4 and 6. print this article email this article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagum Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Is the first game in San Vincent or in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sébastien Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 In Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 First of five One Day International between W.I. and Australia, June 24, 2008. The Australians move to Grenada for the second and third games, June 27 and 29, and wind up the tour with matches in St. Kitts July 4 and 6. That makes things interesting, because isn't that when we think the game will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 'Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' and 'Grenada' are two separate countries. Grenada is facing the US Virgin Islands in the first CONCACAF round of WCQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 quote:Originally posted by loyola IMHO, this deserve a ban!!! Mods, where are you???? Sorry. I draw the limit at Counting Crows. Or perhaps some "later" Black Sabbath. (A little Muddy Waters or Stevie Ray will get you brownie points though. Where's my King Bee?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 That's pretty stupid that the first leg is in Canada. St. Vincent comes from the lower pot & they are given the advantage? It shouldn't matter (especially after what I saw on those youtube highlights, they don't exactly send shivers of fear down my spine, even the 8-0 win over St. Lucia) as we should beat them, but it's like this draw was rigged to put Canada at ever disadvantage possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca That's pretty stupid that the first leg is in Canada. St. Vincent comes from the lower pot & they are given the advantage? It shouldn't matter (especially after what I saw on those youtube highlights, they don't exactly send shivers of fear down my spine, even the 8-0 win over St. Lucia) as we should beat them, but it's like this draw was rigged to put Canada at ever disadvantage possible. Part of the draw was to decide who is home first. If that makes you feel any better. The dates weren't arbitrarily set like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack Part of the draw was to decide who is home first. If that makes you feel any better. It doesn't, but thanks for the info all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_Tito Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Ben Knight-Setting sail for St. Vincent St. Vincent and the Grenadines. (No, it isn’t a Christian calypso band.) This tiny island nation, bobbing in the Caribbean about 150 klicks east of Barbados, will be Canada’s first port of call on the long qualifying journey to World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Even Canada coach Dale Mitchell seemed a little lost following Sunday’s gala draw for the preliminary rounds, calling his opponent “St. Kitts.” So let’s treat ourselves to a brief geography lesson, shall we? Let’s meet the nation Canada will visit first – and potentially last, because the loser in next June’s two-game home-and-home is … out. More to read .... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/soccerblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Football qualifier in a bind The Vincentian 2007/12/13 The announcement of the CONCACAF Zone second round, second leg match of the 2010 world cup qualifiers, between St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Canada, has left the SVG Football Federation (SVGFF) in a bind. The fixture is two days before this country is set to host a One Day International cricket match, June 24, West Indies versus Australia, and the Arnos Vale Playing Field is the venue for both matches. Pitch preparations, vital for the cricket fixture, and other logistical reasons put the SVGFF in a position where alternative arrangements have to be made, since this country has no other facility to host a football match of that international status. President of the SVGFF, Joseph Delves, outlined to affiliates last Saturday , that his executive is taking actions and is looking at all options . He said that the best option is a switching of the matches, whereby, St. Vincent and the Grenadines would play their home game June 14 or 15, then play Canada one week later. Delves said that his organization has liaised with the relevant authorities over the past week, to see how best both matches can be accommodated, mindful of safeguarding Vincentians a chance to see their team, on home soil. But Delves said as it stood, “everything is in the hands of the Canadians,” who must first agree to the change of the schedule. Another option open to the SVGFF is to seek to have the St. Vincent and the Grenadines home leg reset to one week later. This, though, may pose a major problem, as the meticulous calendar of matches, as set by the world football authorities, takes into consideration the club versus country scenario, as several players who play professionally, must be released for their respective clubs. The last resort for the Vincentians is to play the match on a neutral venue – a ‘no-no’ as far as Delves is concerned. He ruled out as a probability, the cricket match being rescheduled. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, ranked 77 on FIFA’s list, meets Canada (ranked 55) in the second round, after both teams received byes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Ruffrider Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Sounds like trouble for St. Vincent. I wouldn't mind a schedule change IF Canada got something in return. Perhaps St. Vincent could agree to foot the bill for a friendly against Canada next year. With the CSA crying poor, we need every friendly match we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 We could always have the St V home match hosted in Canada like we did with Cuba years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Ruffrider Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury We could always have the St V home match hosted in Canada like we did with Cuba years ago. ... or like we did with Belize about three and a half years ago. Either way, there's no point in just giving St. Vincent a schedule break in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 If we could have both St V games, that would be great. Cuba had all expenses paid and I believe a % of the gate. One game in TO, another in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 We should not agree to any change of venue or date other than the one the draw was given. If St. V & G want to go ahead with a cricket match at that time that is their own decision and prioritization. It has nothing to do with us. The CSA should make it absolutely clear to both St. V & G and CONCACAF that if a cricket friendly is more important to them than World Cup that is their own decision. I would be very upset if the CSA tells them anything different but am worried that they will compromise on the issue. Maybe we should send the CSA a letter from the Voyageurs demanding that they remain firm on this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Never mind sending a letter to CSA, this will do no good (I doubt anyone other than a receptionist will actually read it). As has been amply demonstrated in the past, the only thing they respond to is media pressure, and the prospect of further public humiliation. Seems to me that this is tailor-made for Canadian Soccer Supporters United. Would be nice if one of our media types wrote an article on this. Focus of article could be on the possibility the CSA (asleep at the switch as usual) may be about to throw away a chance to get home games for both Toronto and Montreal (with reference to Saputo stadium and the need to cultivate good relations with Montreal). Also might mention similar CSA history, such as their ridiculous decision to give away our Gold Cup spot to Jamaica some years back (1998?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I agree with you guys, we've got 'em by the short and curlies now and shouldn't let go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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