The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has a new secretary.
Sheldon Phillips, son of former national goalkeeper and technical advisor Lincoln Phillips, yesterday took over from former secretary Richard Groden, who vacated office last week after serving since 1998.
TTFF president Raymond Tim Kee expressed satisfaction with the selection of Phillips, which was also passed by the executive committee at a meeting on Wednesday.
Phillips is reported to have strong football understanding and had a successful spell in sports management in the United States and other parts of the globe. His role with the TTFF will include managing key external relationships, particularly with other local and international bodies as well as various stakeholders and partners.
Tim Kee said the federation was impressed by the work Phillips did. “We are confident that his appointment will provide strong leadership and stability...
“I thought also with his legal background and the leverage he enjoys in getting things done on a global stage would be a major asset. You must begin with the end in mind and my end is getting T&T back to being among the top nations in Concacaf and to a highly respectable position in world football. With those goals and objectives in mind, I believe Sheldon is the ideal person to work along with me and the rest of the federation in going about achieving all of this.”
Phillips said he was ready to do everything in his power to help lead the federation back to stability. “Our organisation will be zealous in our activism and advocacy of all things football-related because we are keenly aware of the power of the game and how it shapes lives both on and off the field of play. I am humbled at the opportunity.”
Phillips was instrumental in the settlement discussions with the 2006 World Cup players as well as the setting up of international matches against Peru, Belize, Romania and Estonia.