2010–11 TT Pro League


The 2010–11 TT Pro League season was the twelfth season of the TT Pro League, the Trinidad and Tobago professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1999. A total of eleven teams contested the league, with Joe Public the defending champions. The season began on 23 April 2010 and ended on 1 February 2011 with the crowning of the league champion. The league calendar was changed for the second consecutive season. Pro League CEO, Dexter Skeene, announced on 25 March 2010 that the Pro League Big Six competition was to be discontinued to increase attendances and importance of league matches, which would be moved exclusively to Fridays and Saturdays.
United Petrotrin withdrew stating financial difficulties as the reason to pull out of the Pro League. A dedication to the club's youth development in the community was also cited by club chairman and communications manager of Petrotrin, Arnold Corneal, on 12 January 2010. However, on 18 February, North East Stars were re-admitted into the Pro League following a one- year absence due to the state of their home ground, Sangre Grande Recreational Ground.
The first goal of the season was scored by W Connection's Matthew Bartholomew against San Juan Jabloteh in the sixty-third minute of the first game on 23 April 2010. Odelle Armstrong of St. Ann's Rangers scored the first hat-trick of the season against Police on 29 May. Devorn Jorsling became the first player to win the Golden Boot twice having scored 15 goals for Defence Force on their way to becoming league champions. Jorsling previously won the award in 2008.
The season was delayed for a month for rescheduling after Tobago United were expelled from the league on 16 September 2010, leaving ten teams. Furthermore, after the season had been concluded, Ma Pau requested a one-year sabbatical from the Pro League from the 2011–12 season. On 10 August 2011, Skeene further announced that both Joe Public and FC South End would not be participating in the following season. After having won its first ten matches of the season, Defence Force clinched their second season title on 18 January 2011. By finishing as the league champion, Defence Force qualified for the 2011 CFU Club Championship. Caledonia AIA also qualified for the regional competition by finishing runners-up in the league.

Changes from the 2009 season

The following changes were made since the 2009 season:

Team summaries

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
TeamLocationStadiumCapacityManagerCaptain
Caledonia AIAMorvant/LaventilleLarry Gomes Stadium10,000
Defence ForceChaguaramasHasely Crawford Stadium27,000
FC South EndPoint FortinManny Ramjohn Stadium10,000
Joe PublicAroucaMarvin Lee Stadium6,000
Ma PauWoodbrookHasely Crawford Stadium27,000
North East StarsSangre GrandeSangre Grande Ground7,000
PoliceSaint JamesHasely Crawford Stadium27,000
San Juan JablotehSan JuanHasely Crawford Stadium27,000
St. Ann's RangersSan JuanHasely Crawford Stadium27,000
Tobago UnitedBacoletDwight Yorke Stadium7,500
W ConnectionPoint LisasManny Ramjohn Stadium10,000

Player transfers

Managerial changes

League table

Positions by round

Results

Season statistics

Scoring

RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Devorn JorslingDefence Force
15
2 Anthony WolfeMa Pau / North East Stars
12
3 Andrei PachecoW Connection
8
4 Kerry BaptisteJoe Public
7
5 Hughton HectorW Connection
6
5 Errol McFarlaneNorth East Stars
6
5 Trent NoelJoe Public
6
5 Richard RoyDefence Force
6
5 Noel WilliamsSan Juan Jabloteh / Police
6

Hat-tricks

PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef
St. Ann's RangersPolice*5–229 05 2010
North East Stars*Police6–307 12 2010
Joe Public*San Juan Jabloteh3–107 12 2010

Annual awards

The 2010–11 TT Pro League awards distribution took place on 8 April 2013, over two years after the conclusion of the league season, at Capital Plaza in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
After claiming the Pro League title for the second time and first since 1999, Defence Force was recognised as the Team of the Year. Devorn Jorsling was awarded the league's Player of the Year for the first time in his career. Jorsling also received the Golden Boot and Forward of the Year awards after leading the league with 15 goals in support of the Teteron Boys. Ross Russell was named the Manager of the Year after leading Defence Force to the league title in his second season. In addition, shot-stopper Cleon John of San Juan Jabloteh was named the league's Best Goalkeeper, Corneal Thomas of Ma Pau as the Defender of the Year, and Trent Noel was again named the Midfielder of the Year playing for Joe Public. The remaining team award was won by St. Ann's Rangers for the Most Disciplined Team of the Year. FIFA international referee, Neal Brizan, won the Referee of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, whereas Norris Ferguson won the Match Commissioner of the Year for the first time since 2007.
AwardWinner
Player of the Year Devorn Jorsling
Manager of the Year Ross Russell
Best Goalkeeper Cleon John
Best Defender Corneal Thomas
Best Midfielder Trent Noel
Best Forward Devorn Jorsling
Golden Boot Devorn Jorsling
Team of the YearDefence Force
Most Disciplined Team of the YearSt. Ann's Rangers
Referee of the YearNeal Brizan
Assistant Referee of the YearDion Neil
Match Commissioner of the YearNorris Ferguson