We Really Reach

June 6th, 2006 | By: Stacy-Marie Ishmael | 3 Comments »

We Reach!As previously reported on this blog, the people of Rotenburg – where the Warriors will be staying throughout the tournament – have gone all out to ensure that the T&T players feel right at home.

When the Warriors’ bus pulled into town on Sunday, they were greeted by thousands of flag-waving, face-painted fans – and ushered to the town square, which had been converted into a mini-tropical paradise, complete with sand, palm trees and a steelband.

The Warriors are riding the crest of an enormous wave of support from around the world, and it is immensely gratifying. The level of interest in the Warriors is incredible. Press conferences, documentaries, a constant stream of news reports – even for someone as obsessive-compulsive (and RSS addicted) as I am, it’s hard to keep up.

Which is why I found Russell Latapy’s comment upon arrival so interesting. Said the Little Magician: “It’s great to have this kind of support. But it’s time to get ready to play.”

Thus spake our enormously talented Number 10, and rightly.

The whole world is talking about T&T – about our colourful culture, our passionate supporters, our Warrior Spirit. “T&T will bring a Carnival atmosphere to the games.” “Whatever happens in the England game, it will be fun to watch.”

To quote Maximus, this is the game of our life – and not necessarily the time of our lives. As much as our Soca Warriors are immensely proud and happy to have qualified, they’re in Germany to play football. And we’re going to be there – in person or in spirit – to support them. We’re taking this very, very seriously – there might be bright smiles on our faces and music in our steps, but we’re not just here for the party.

It’s time to play.



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[...] I didn’t either, until today. Chris is blogging over at 4thegame.com, and his first entry talks about the team’s arrival in Rotenburg, and their recently completed series of friendlies. [...]

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[...] Quite right. The patronising, oh-look-at-the-little-islanders coverage has given way to a grudging concession that the Warriors didn’t come to Germany to party (even if the supporters have). The Warriors came to play. [...]

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Username By de cooler : soca news | June 13th, 2006 at 8:43 am
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The Soca Warriors have reached Germany and with the soccer players a few artists from Trinidad & Tobago made their way to Europa. First highlight was the Angostura Rum Carnival in Dortmund, where over 1000 people from Trinidad & Tobago, Germ…

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