Welcome to Extra N.A. Online! Tuesday September 7, 2010 Homepage    |    News    |    Archives    |    Advertise    |    Contact Us    |    News Email to a Friend > Latapy takes player/coach role with T&T World Cup squad Wednesday, September 24, 2008 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) announced Sunday the appointment of Russell Latapy for a Player/Coach role with World Cup squad. Latapy, a 40-year-old ex-national star midfielder, will serve as Colombian Francisco Maturana's assistant, in the first instance, for the upcoming two World Cup Qualifying matches against Guatemala and United States in October. "I was delighted to get the call to come back and serve Trinidad and Tobago," Latapy told TTFF Media on Sunday. He is carded to join the squad in the build up to the matches in Guatemala City on October 11 and Hasely Crawford Stadium on October 15. "We are pleased to have Mr Latapy on board with us for the next two qualifying matches in the first instance," TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner told TTFF Media. crucial "The two matches against Guatemala and USA are of utmost importance at this stage and we believe that Latapy's role is an asset to the team and the Federation," Warner said. The former FC Porto (Portugal) and Rangers (Scotland) midfield standout accepted the offer to return to the T&T team following initial talks with the TTFF earlier this month. Latapy, currently in the player/coach role with the Scottish Premier League team Falkirk, is eagerly anticipating the challenge of helping the T&T Soca Warriors qualify for the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa. They are currently third in group play and need good results in their remaining three games to advance to the CONCACAF Final round. "I've always said that I would do whatever might be necessary to help our football and being given the opportunity to come back and give the support is one I would not turn down. I will continue to give my support new role that has been offered to me. "I am looking forward to working with everybody involved in the team and hopefully we can achieve our desired goal," said Latapy. Send your comments about this Note. Include your name and location at the bottom of your comments. 1000 characters left. Change Image Write the Validation Code from the image above >>Read More News Stories © 2006-2010, Gleaner Extra NA, All Rights Reserved.