Keon “Schillaci” Daniel Enters New League
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Sources have confirmed, that Caledonia AIA and Puerto Rico Islanders FC have
reached an agreement on the transfer of Trinidad and Tobago international Keon
“Schillaci” Daniel from the TTPro League to the United Soccer League (USL).
Daniel, a native of Lambeau, Tobago and a graduate of the St. Clair Coaching
School will join fellow nationals Nigel Henry and Kendall Jagdeosingh for the
2010 season that commenced on Saturday, April 9th.
Capped 37 times for his country, the T&T international is looking forward with
enthusiasm to the season with his new club. When asked to reflect on his season
with Caledonia AIA, he said “I am grateful for the opportunity that I had with
Caledonia, I cannot begin to tell you how much I have learnt from Coach Jamaal
Shabaaz and his staff during my time at the club. All I can really say, is that I am
thankful for my time there because it provided the foundation for me to embrace
this new opportunity, and I would just like to wish them (Caledonia AIA) all the
best for the upcoming TTPro league season.”
“Last season the PR Islanders finished third in the USL, and I am looking
forward to helping them improve that position this season. I am also looking
forward to helping them qualify for CONCACF Champions League (CCL) via
the CFU tournament”, the possibility of playing CCL was a major attraction for
Daniel.
“I am walking into this opportunity prepared to work hard every day to give my
best for PR Islanders.”
Keon Daniel: “It was my day”
Posted on August 23, 2008
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Double goalscorer Keon Daniel said his performance in Havana was a result of hard work and belief. The United Petrotrin midfielder, a former National Under 20 team member was not in the start team for the 1-0 loss to Haiti in Port-Au-Prince but was included in the first eleven against El Salvador and Francisco Maturana kept him in for the Cubans. “I always believed in myself and it worked out well tonight. I knew there would be a time when I would come up big,” Daniel told TTFF Media.
“To tell you the truth it all come from the coachman. He continuously keep telling me to play hard, shoot and believe in myself. I always play better away from home. The pressure is less. This came from hard work. I have to keep working on it.,” Daniel added.
“I think we wanted the three points and we went there and got it. We are in a good position with the win now and we have to win again against Guatemala. I want to make it to the World Cup because that’s the biggest stage.” T&T’s third goalscorer Cornell Glen felt the win on the road was just the right start for the “Soca Warriors”.
Read more at source: Soca Warriors Online
Maturana calls on Keon and Makan for Puerto Rico Friendly
Posted on April 15, 2008
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Trinidad and Tobago National Team head coach Francisco Maturana has shortlisted a squad of 26 players to attend training sessions ahead of this country’s next friendly international against Puerto Rico at the Marvin Lee Stadium on April 27.
Maturana, who has viewed some of the opening round matches in the T&T Pro League, maintains that he will use the opportunity to see how the players fare in the training sessions and against international opposition. Some of the other overseas-based players were not considered due to the game falling outside of the FIFA international window.
Training begins a week ahead of the game and includes members of the teams which defeated El Salvador 1-0 and drew 2-2 away to Jamaica last month. Both Keon Daniel and Makan Hislop have been included in the squad for consideration.
Keon Daniel Credits Bertille St.Clair
Posted on March 22, 2008
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Trinidad-based Coaching Schooler Keon Daniel (on loan to United Petrotrin) commented recently on his free-kick ability. Daniel, a former Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive player was reflecting on his performance in the 1-0 win over the Cuscatlecos.
“It’s a trademark thing. Since I was about ten I’ve always tried the free kicks so it comes like a penalty to me now… like a free hit from anywhere around the box. It’s an important part of modern football now. I try to keep working on them all the time,” the 21-year-old Daniel said.
“Over the months I have worked really hard with Petrotrin and trainer Wayne Lawson and as a young player it is paying off. This is a very important year for me. It’s a World Cup campaign year.” he added.
“It’s good to know that Dwight Yorke is the biggest player to come from the island and to wear the number 19 is a big weight to carry but it feels good and hopefully I can deliver.”
Daniel credited former national coach Bertille St Clair for taking an interest in him at a young age. He also felt his training stint at Manchester United in 2005 helped in his development.
“I think he (St Clair) saw potential in me as a youngster. He constantly kept pushing me and I am glad for that. The trip to Manchester was really an eye opener for me. That was a chance to break out… to see the world of football and to see the commitment players have for the game.”
Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Keon Daniel Scores Only Goal in T&T vs. El Salvador
Posted on March 20, 2008
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Trinidad and Tobago recorded their first victory under Francisco Maturana with a well played 1-0 victory over El Salvador in Tuesday’s friendly international at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya.
A 57th minute free kick strike by United Petrotrin midfielder Keon Daniel proved to be the winning item as a near to packed Stadium witnessed a relatively inexperienced outfit players put on a brave and promising showing against the Central Americans who are preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Anguilla later this month.
The Trinidad and Tobago outfit featured Coaching School stand-outs Keon Daniel and Makan Hislop. Read the full article on the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation’s web site. The match report is also available at Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday.
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