THE crowd, although far smaller than the last homecoming for the Soca Warriors that qualified in Bahrain for the World Cup finals, was just as enthusiastic.

The two-hours flight delay had given all artistes ample time to entertain those present and party Trini-style.

Celebrants came in all various shades of red, wearing or bearing headpieces or sporting amusing remarks on T-shirts or posters, poking fun at other countries or stars with whom they were displeased.

Welcome remarks and praises were given to the Warriors in the VIP Lounge of the Piarco International Airport and were shared later in the Atrium with the exuberant crowd, only that two absentees went unnoticed, namely Jack Warner and Christopher Birchall.