Skeene refutes claims that Pro League is dying

In a media release issued yesterday, Skeene said, “The TT Pro League continues to strive to become self-sufficient. The League has survived difficult times before and will survive these rough times.

“This current period that is as rough and tough as they come from an economic perspective,” Skeene pointed out. “It is a test of the League’s resilience, commitment and dedication to its vision and mission of becoming a sustainable and viable football industry, one that provides legitimate careers for young persons with football talent.” The ex-national striker noted that the challenges and difficulties faced by the League are similar to those faced by the local business community.

“I believe we will rise to overcome this temporary situation and we will emerge from these tremendously trying circumstances to become a vibrant, successful football League that is not dependent on the Government for its finances and revenue,” Skeene said. “The TT Pro League will overcome.

We will prevail.

Without a vision the people perish.” He ended, “Predictions and rumours of the demise of the TT Pro League are indeed premature. The League is having ongoing discussions with proposed sponsors, the Sport Company and the Ministry of Sport, and is assured of the support of the Minister, the Chairman and board of the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago.”