TT policeman is Fan of the Day

On the pitch, the team managed to hold Sweden to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group B match and almost did the same to England on Thursday, while off the pitch, friendly, outgoing TT fans have made an excellent impression.

One such supporter is Joey “Posh” Richardson, who was chosen as Hyundai Fan of the Match for the game against England at the FIFA World Cup Stadium in Nuremberg.

Along with the rest of the 6,000 Soca Warrior fans, Richardson was spicing up the atmosphere in the ground before the kick-off. Dressed in red from head to foot and decked out with countless fan accessories, the 50-year-old policeman from San Juan was very much the pre-match entertainment in himself. “We’re a small country, but we’re big on passion,” said Richardson, who was busy handing out business cards to fans before the match, on which he introduces himself as “representative and fun co-ordinator for Trinidad and Tobago.”

“This is such a great experience,” he said proudly when asked about his first ever visit to Germany. “Since we arrived, everyone has been really friendly and nice. Germany is a wonderful place.”

Richardson also described his team’s performances thus far as “wonderful.”

“Sweden should have won 5-0 against us,” he said, “but the 0-0 result was like a victory.” He was also hoping for a win against his country’s former colonial masters.

Unfortunately it did not turn out that way. Nevertheless, Richardson continued the partying.