King appointed Senior Team Caretaker
King appointed Senior Team Caretaker
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is today confirming the appointment of Derek King as the Caretaker Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Senior Team.
King will take charge of the team immediately and will oversee preparations for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches in September against Honduras and French Guiana.
King brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Trinidad and Tobago football to this role. Having served as Assistant Coach to the outgoing Head Coach Angus Eve, King has been an integral part of the senior team setup.
His familiarity with the players and the team’s dynamics positions him well to lead the squad during this transition period.In addition to his recent role, King has an impressive track record as a head coach.
As assistant to coach Stephen Hart, King helped Trinidad and Tobago to successive Gold Cup quarterfinal places in 2013 and 2015 and a FIFA ranking of 49th in the world. He first took the position as Assistant Coach in 2012.
He also notably led the National Under 20 Men’s Team to victory in the 2014 Caribbean Championship, showcasing his ability to guide and develop young talent.
King’s immediate focus will be on preparing the team for their crucial Concacaf Nations League fixtures.
The TTFA is confident in his ability to steer the team towards success in these important matches while the search for a new full-time head coach continues.The TTFA extends its best wishes to Derek King and the Men’s Senior Team as they embark on this new chapter.
King stated, “I am honored to take on this responsibility and lead our national team during this important time.”
“Our immediate focus is on the upcoming Nations League matches, and I am confident that with good planning, hard work and dedication, we can achieve positive results. I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to ensure we get the results and performances we all desire.”
(In association footballing terms, a Caretaker Head Coach or interim head coach is someone who takes temporary charge of the team. It usually happens when an organization has dismissed its previous Head Coach and is in the process of hiring a full time Head Coach.)
