pundit Dwight Yorke appointed head coach of Trinidad and Tobago team

Dwight Yorke has been appointed as head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Team.

“With World Cup qualification in our sights, we’re thrilled to welcome Dwight Yorke as the new head coach of our Men’s National Team,” Kieron Edward, the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) said in a statement.

Yorke, show Fil Marma (In the Goal), said he felt “proud and privileged” to assume the role.

“The opportunity to work with this talented, close-knit group of players is something I look forward to,” he said according to a statement carried by the TTFA’s website.

“Having helped Trinidad and Tobago to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000, captained the side at the 2006 World Cup and been Assistant Manager, my love and commitment to my national team is well documented,” the former Manchester United player said.

The 52-year old had also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers and Sydney FC.