Just when Mohun Bangan and Pune FC are gearing up for the Friday the 13th clash, the ground condition at the Balewadi Sports Complex might just play spoilsport.
Minutes after landing in Pune, the AIFF appointed Match commissioner, who will be on duty for the Friday’s match made a quick round to the stadium. He sounded positive, given the chance that no more shower is expected in the city, hopes match will be on schedule.
The drainage system is working fine. To decide the final fate of the match, match commissioner will make another trip to the ground on Friday (match day) morning. Should the weather will be bright and sunny tomorrow as it is today, then the ground conditions would be decent enough to constitute a match.
Both are teams are dying to practice at the Balewadi stadium to get accustomed with the pitch, but the weather has really deprived them.
Till date, Mohun Bagan had practiced only once in Pune, at the Bharati Vidyapeeth ground on Tuesday. Once they came to practice at the match venue, however, they could not due to incessant rain. They had to content with some indoor drills. Ditto with the host, Pune FC, they have been carrying out their sessions at their practice pitch.
Any delay in this round 8 match would call for a reschedule. Next meeting between these two teams will happen not before February next year.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Five-star celebration by the Mohun Bangan fan group
This Mohun Bangan Club Yahoo group, where members mostly interact via email is celebrating the record-breaking 5-goal win against arch-rival East Bengal by presenting a multi-gym equipment to their beloved club.
Many witnessed the mayhem and many have heard this incident from their father, uncles, or brothers. For whatever may be the case, it was a black day for them and their club. We are talking about that day way back in 1975, when East Bengal pumped-in 5 goals against Mohun Bangan.
For past few years, Mohun Bangan is dominating the scene, however, the 5-goal victory has always eluded Mohun Bangan.
Cut to October 25, 2009, and Mohun Bagan equals the 34-year old record of scoring fiver in a derby. This eventful day was indeed a golden letter day for Mohun Bangan fans who for ages and for generations had borne the burnt of that defeat.
Now this victory calls for a celebration, what would be a better way to celebrate than to get involved in something that will help the club!
This first and the biggest ever internet football fan group in the country is a close-knit unit that comprises fans across the globe of different age group and from varied profession.
After a quick brainstorm, the members zeroed-in on buying gymnasium equipment – an asset that will benefit the players and can be utilized in coming years.
Club management welcomed the initiative and Mohun Bangan coach, Karim Bencherifa suggested the type of the equipment needed – a multi gym, which can be used by 4-5 people simultaneously for chest press, shoulder press, sit ups, bench press, hip flexor, and various other exercises.
Mohun Bagan fans put forth the celebration idea on a fast-track. The contribution money got pulled together in a quick turnaround, in less than 48-hours, and everyone contributed for the wonderful cause.
Also, coach Karim took keen interest and accompanied the fan group members in selecting the equipment.
The celebration was successfully held in the club tent today. Club secretary, Anjan Mitra, handed over the amount to the gym-equipment vendor executive in the presence of media and many members of the Mohun Bangan Club Yahoo group.
This celebration is perhaps first only in Indian football that an internet fan group assisted their club for a cause.
The multi gym will be installed in the Mohun Bangan Club tent in a fortnight’s time.
Many witnessed the mayhem and many have heard this incident from their father, uncles, or brothers. For whatever may be the case, it was a black day for them and their club. We are talking about that day way back in 1975, when East Bengal pumped-in 5 goals against Mohun Bangan.
For past few years, Mohun Bangan is dominating the scene, however, the 5-goal victory has always eluded Mohun Bangan.
Cut to October 25, 2009, and Mohun Bagan equals the 34-year old record of scoring fiver in a derby. This eventful day was indeed a golden letter day for Mohun Bangan fans who for ages and for generations had borne the burnt of that defeat.
Now this victory calls for a celebration, what would be a better way to celebrate than to get involved in something that will help the club!
This first and the biggest ever internet football fan group in the country is a close-knit unit that comprises fans across the globe of different age group and from varied profession.
After a quick brainstorm, the members zeroed-in on buying gymnasium equipment – an asset that will benefit the players and can be utilized in coming years.
Club management welcomed the initiative and Mohun Bangan coach, Karim Bencherifa suggested the type of the equipment needed – a multi gym, which can be used by 4-5 people simultaneously for chest press, shoulder press, sit ups, bench press, hip flexor, and various other exercises.
Mohun Bagan fans put forth the celebration idea on a fast-track. The contribution money got pulled together in a quick turnaround, in less than 48-hours, and everyone contributed for the wonderful cause.
Also, coach Karim took keen interest and accompanied the fan group members in selecting the equipment.
The celebration was successfully held in the club tent today. Club secretary, Anjan Mitra, handed over the amount to the gym-equipment vendor executive in the presence of media and many members of the Mohun Bangan Club Yahoo group.
This celebration is perhaps first only in Indian football that an internet fan group assisted their club for a cause.
The multi gym will be installed in the Mohun Bangan Club tent in a fortnight’s time.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Bagan will come back strongly: Manju
Backbone of the Indian and Mohun Bagan defence, Nanjangud Shivananju Manju is confident about his clubs good show in the ongoing I-League.
He has been the mainstay for the Mohun Bagan defence for last 2 seasons. But he is out of action since mid-August, thanks for a hairline fracture due during the match against Lebanon in the ONCG Nehru Cup.
N S Manju has been in the oblivion since then, silently recuperating from injury in his home town.
He is now ready to travel to Kolkata to consult his Physiotherapist, Dr. Jibak Mukherjee to decide the future course of action.
“I’ve started walking after one and half months, however it is not smooth as I limp while walking”, says Manju.
“I will meet Dr. Jibak Mukherjee on Thursday, October 15, I believe I need to undergo a series of physiotherapy.”
When asked about his team’s dismal performance at the beginning of the I-League, Manju sounded very nonchalant, “Even the start of the previous two editions of I-League were not smooth. We struggled at the beginning, yet we came back well, geared up at the right time, and in the last season we missed I-League by a whisker”.
“I am sure this will happen again, I have full faith in coach and my teammates”, Insists Manju.
He was light-heartedly asked that why does he always gets injured during National duty, Manju laughed, “Injury in not in my hand and similarly not in AIFFs hand.”
Manju supports the idea of the National body, the AIFF paying the players salary on behalf of the club if the player gets injured while playing for country.
“I think Bagan has every right to ask to AIFF”, he sounded cautious, “I do not want to rake up a controversy by saying this. I am not aware of the technicalities involved here and neither I am aware of the communication that happened between my club and the AIFF”.
“I have been totally aloof from the scene, whatever little information I’ve gathered is through reading newspaper and by learning from my friends”, says Manju.
Recently, Mohun Bagan secretary, Anjan Mitra had issued a letter to the AIFF, asking Manju's salary.
Manju is eager to come back to the game. He plans to work hard - undergo a proper treatment program, plan and work on his fitness level so that he is not bother about any minor niggles.
For the sake of Indian Football, IndianFootball.com wishes a fast recovery to Manju.
He has been the mainstay for the Mohun Bagan defence for last 2 seasons. But he is out of action since mid-August, thanks for a hairline fracture due during the match against Lebanon in the ONCG Nehru Cup.
N S Manju has been in the oblivion since then, silently recuperating from injury in his home town.
He is now ready to travel to Kolkata to consult his Physiotherapist, Dr. Jibak Mukherjee to decide the future course of action.
“I’ve started walking after one and half months, however it is not smooth as I limp while walking”, says Manju.
“I will meet Dr. Jibak Mukherjee on Thursday, October 15, I believe I need to undergo a series of physiotherapy.”
When asked about his team’s dismal performance at the beginning of the I-League, Manju sounded very nonchalant, “Even the start of the previous two editions of I-League were not smooth. We struggled at the beginning, yet we came back well, geared up at the right time, and in the last season we missed I-League by a whisker”.
“I am sure this will happen again, I have full faith in coach and my teammates”, Insists Manju.
He was light-heartedly asked that why does he always gets injured during National duty, Manju laughed, “Injury in not in my hand and similarly not in AIFFs hand.”
Manju supports the idea of the National body, the AIFF paying the players salary on behalf of the club if the player gets injured while playing for country.
“I think Bagan has every right to ask to AIFF”, he sounded cautious, “I do not want to rake up a controversy by saying this. I am not aware of the technicalities involved here and neither I am aware of the communication that happened between my club and the AIFF”.
“I have been totally aloof from the scene, whatever little information I’ve gathered is through reading newspaper and by learning from my friends”, says Manju.
Recently, Mohun Bagan secretary, Anjan Mitra had issued a letter to the AIFF, asking Manju's salary.
Manju is eager to come back to the game. He plans to work hard - undergo a proper treatment program, plan and work on his fitness level so that he is not bother about any minor niggles.
For the sake of Indian Football, IndianFootball.com wishes a fast recovery to Manju.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Mohun Bagan wins practice match against Army XI
Settling down on the plains after their pre-season camp at the hills in North Bengal, Mohun Bagan kicked-off their parctice match on a decent note.
Playing against the Army XI on Thursday, August 13, Mohun Bagan won by 3-0. The goal scorers were Chidi Edeh, Tomba Singh, and Suraj Mondal. Bagan was leading by a solitary goal in the first half.
Shantha Kumar and foreign recruit Chidi played well for Mohun Bagan. Chidi had put several crosses, which was wasted by the strikers.
Mohun Bagan played much better in the second half after the introduction of Tomba Singh, Snehasish Chakraborty, and Suraj Mondal.
On Tuesday, August 11, Mohun Bagan won their first practice match against Calcutta Customs by 2-0, Snehashis Chakraborty and Biswajit Saha scored the goals for Bagan.
Talking to IndianFootball.com, Coach Karim expressed his satisfaction over team’s performance. However, he recons there are areas of minor concern, which he would like to set straight before his team gets into the business in IFA Shield.
Squad for the first-half against Army XI: Sangram Mukherjee, Karan Atwal, Anandvasan, Sangram Mandi, Biswajit Saha, Ishfaq Ahmed, Manish Mathani, Subho Kumar, Santha Kumar, Kartick Kisku, Chidi Edeh.
Playing against the Army XI on Thursday, August 13, Mohun Bagan won by 3-0. The goal scorers were Chidi Edeh, Tomba Singh, and Suraj Mondal. Bagan was leading by a solitary goal in the first half.
Shantha Kumar and foreign recruit Chidi played well for Mohun Bagan. Chidi had put several crosses, which was wasted by the strikers.
Mohun Bagan played much better in the second half after the introduction of Tomba Singh, Snehasish Chakraborty, and Suraj Mondal.
On Tuesday, August 11, Mohun Bagan won their first practice match against Calcutta Customs by 2-0, Snehashis Chakraborty and Biswajit Saha scored the goals for Bagan.
Talking to IndianFootball.com, Coach Karim expressed his satisfaction over team’s performance. However, he recons there are areas of minor concern, which he would like to set straight before his team gets into the business in IFA Shield.
Squad for the first-half against Army XI: Sangram Mukherjee, Karan Atwal, Anandvasan, Sangram Mandi, Biswajit Saha, Ishfaq Ahmed, Manish Mathani, Subho Kumar, Santha Kumar, Kartick Kisku, Chidi Edeh.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Advantages of conducting pre-season training camps
A new trend started in the last few seasons - Pre-season training camp. What is this training camp all about?
Currently, almost all the I-League teams, both the 1st and 2nd division second teams are going through the pre-season training camp. And guess what, most team prefers to carry out their pre-season training camp outside the regular places - locations where one would least expect a football team camping for couple of weeks.
So, if East Bangal chooses a serene beach resort in the outskirts of Puri, then the arch-rival Mohun Bagan chooses a hill resort encapsulated by fog, some 18 km away from the hill station Kalimpong. If Pune Football Club feels that the artificial grasses in Goa are good for their pre-season campaign, then Mohammedan Sporting feels that training on the loose sands of the Digha beach would help the players for the coming season.
I am not going to delve into the technicalities of pre-season training camp, but the basic essence of conducting a pre-season training camp are as follows:
A classic example to this is Mohun Bagan pre-season training to Kalimpong. Nobody has ever heard that Kalimpong boasts of excellent football facilities. However, this hill town’s geographical location is ideal for fitness and endurance training. Team management wisely chose a resort, which is away from the Kalimpong city, idyll, and not visited by the tourists at this part of the year. Even after a strenuous training session, the team nicely integrated with the local folks. The locals celebrated Rakhi Dore, (Rakhsha Bandhan) with the team and presented local souvenirs to the team followed by some cultural program. A Kodak football moment of peace and integration!
Later when Mohun Bagan turned out to play a friendly match against the local club, there were around 8000-odd spectators who flocked to the stadium ignoring heavy rain and stormy weather. Mohun Bagan club secretory, Anjan Mitra reciprocated a similar feeling by contributing the match gate fee for the development of football in Kalimpong.
As the team prepares to leave Kalimpong tomorrow, they have won the hearts of the locals. Now, it is up to the decision of the management to leverage the momentum generated by the pre-season camp. Maybe they can induct few local talents in their academy, MBSFA or play an exhibition match to encourage the local football.
Very similar thing was planned by Chirag United for their pre-season training camp at Murshidabad, local aspiring footballers would have benefited a lot. Unfortunately, their stay was reduced only to 3-days.
Final take
Lest we get overboard with the *other aspects* of the pre-season training camps, it is football what matters. You make new friends, win the heart of locals, all that are fine. But, ultimately all boils down to a 90-minute game.
Let’s hope the coaches and the footballers utilized the pre-season camp to the fullest. Players are refreshed, toned up, and fully fit and ready to display an entertaining game of football in the coming season.
Currently, almost all the I-League teams, both the 1st and 2nd division second teams are going through the pre-season training camp. And guess what, most team prefers to carry out their pre-season training camp outside the regular places - locations where one would least expect a football team camping for couple of weeks.
So, if East Bangal chooses a serene beach resort in the outskirts of Puri, then the arch-rival Mohun Bagan chooses a hill resort encapsulated by fog, some 18 km away from the hill station Kalimpong. If Pune Football Club feels that the artificial grasses in Goa are good for their pre-season campaign, then Mohammedan Sporting feels that training on the loose sands of the Digha beach would help the players for the coming season.
I am not going to delve into the technicalities of pre-season training camp, but the basic essence of conducting a pre-season training camp are as follows:
- Fitness training
Players resume their club after a long vacation, it is important for them to be in good physical condition. This training enables them to bring back their fitness level in shape.
- Endurance training
A calculated way of exercising to increase the stamina. Endurance training strengthens and help build muscles. Classic example of endurance training would be a 5-km run across the beach or through the hilly terrains. - Team bonding
Another important aspect, which is highly emphasised these days. Different players embarking to the club from different parts of the country, globe, etc. This is the right time to understand each other and gel as a cohesive unit. Excellent off the field understanding among the players’ definetely helps the team in the field.
A classic example to this is Mohun Bagan pre-season training to Kalimpong. Nobody has ever heard that Kalimpong boasts of excellent football facilities. However, this hill town’s geographical location is ideal for fitness and endurance training. Team management wisely chose a resort, which is away from the Kalimpong city, idyll, and not visited by the tourists at this part of the year. Even after a strenuous training session, the team nicely integrated with the local folks. The locals celebrated Rakhi Dore, (Rakhsha Bandhan) with the team and presented local souvenirs to the team followed by some cultural program. A Kodak football moment of peace and integration!
Later when Mohun Bagan turned out to play a friendly match against the local club, there were around 8000-odd spectators who flocked to the stadium ignoring heavy rain and stormy weather. Mohun Bagan club secretory, Anjan Mitra reciprocated a similar feeling by contributing the match gate fee for the development of football in Kalimpong.
As the team prepares to leave Kalimpong tomorrow, they have won the hearts of the locals. Now, it is up to the decision of the management to leverage the momentum generated by the pre-season camp. Maybe they can induct few local talents in their academy, MBSFA or play an exhibition match to encourage the local football.
Very similar thing was planned by Chirag United for their pre-season training camp at Murshidabad, local aspiring footballers would have benefited a lot. Unfortunately, their stay was reduced only to 3-days.
Final take
Lest we get overboard with the *other aspects* of the pre-season training camps, it is football what matters. You make new friends, win the heart of locals, all that are fine. But, ultimately all boils down to a 90-minute game.
Let’s hope the coaches and the footballers utilized the pre-season camp to the fullest. Players are refreshed, toned up, and fully fit and ready to display an entertaining game of football in the coming season.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Injury scare for Barreto, to miss IFA Shield
Darling of the Mariners, Jose Ramirez Barreto's injury has forced himself to be out of the IFA Shield action.
Barreto had picked this calf-muscle injury on his right leg while he was in Brazil. At Kalimpong, during the pre-season he felt the pain again, didn’t want to aggrevate the injury, and refrained himself from practicing.
Coach Kareem does not want to take risk right at the start of the season and wants Barreto to take proper medical attention so that he will be fully fit for the long and exhaustive I-League.
Barreto returns to Calcutta today. He will go through a thorough medical test including few physiotherapy sessions.
Barreto is visibly upset about the entire incident, but he vouches that he will be back in action at the earliest for the sake of the team.
Barreto had picked this calf-muscle injury on his right leg while he was in Brazil. At Kalimpong, during the pre-season he felt the pain again, didn’t want to aggrevate the injury, and refrained himself from practicing.
Coach Kareem does not want to take risk right at the start of the season and wants Barreto to take proper medical attention so that he will be fully fit for the long and exhaustive I-League.
Barreto returns to Calcutta today. He will go through a thorough medical test including few physiotherapy sessions.
Barreto is visibly upset about the entire incident, but he vouches that he will be back in action at the earliest for the sake of the team.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Mohun Bagan Day celebrations, Mohun Bagan Ratna to Samar (Badru) Banerjee
Amidst much fanfare, the National Club of India celebrated Mohun Bagan day on July 29. The event also witnessed the Mohun Bagan Ratna being conferred to the Olympian, former captain of Mohun Bagan and National team, Samar (Badru) Banerjee.Seemed like the football roads were all leading to the Mohun Bagan ground. It was a galaxy of sorts, where the current, budding, and former footballers from past seven decade blessed the occasion. Not to forget the thousands of Mohun Bagan fans who were present at the Mohun Bagan tent to celebrate the famous win of 1911.
This win naturally ignites the pride and passion among the players as well as fans over the years.
The Mohun Bagan tent and the club lawn were all decked up for the occasion along with the bright green and maroon lights. A huge stage was put at at the right side of the ground, where the felicitation ceremony, cultural extravaganza, and dinner ceremony took place.
The event kicked off with a series of exhibition football matches. U-13 teams of Veterans Club and Mohun Bagan Club locked their horns. The match had all its excitement but ended in a goal less draw.
The next match was played between the former Mohun Bagan players, Shib Das Bhaduri XI vs Bijoy Das Bhaduri XI. Both football legends who had donned the colors of Mohun Bagan and above all the winning member of the epic 1911 IFA Shield. Such was the excitement of the match that a total of 85 footballers were divided into two teams. The players from the 50’s to the 90s, all exibited their fine skills and reminded of the glorious past of Calcutta football. Finally, Bijoy Das Bhaduri XI got the better of his sibling team, Shib Das Bhaduri XI, and worn the match 3-2.
The name of the few players who played the match includes, Kannan, Syed Nayeemuddin, Shibaji Banerjee, Jo Paul Ancheri, Pranab Ganguly, Abdul Khaleq, Achintya Belel, Sukhen Sengupta, Gouranga Banerjee, Sudip Chakraborty, Uttam Mukherjee, Hemanta Dora, Pradip Talukdar, Krishnagopal Chowdhury, Gunabir Singh, Amit Das, Saumitra Chakraborty.
The final exhibition match was played between the Artist Forum XI and the Sports Journalist XI. Also, this match between the amateurs was a closely contested match, and ended in a 1-1 draw.
The members of the Mohun Bagan fans club had organized a photo exhibition of the club's history, former and current players along with some memorable moments of Mohun Bagan Ratna, Samar (Badru) Banerjee.
Football legends, Sailen Manna, P. K. Banerjee, and Chuni Goswami witnessed the entire proceedings. The legends rose to the stage to give away the much-coveted Mohun Bagan Ratna to Samar (Badru) Banerjee. Also, on the same stage the officials took the opportunity to introduce each of the players and the coaching staff for the current season to the fans and members.
Also present in the occassion were the Mohun Bagan coach, Karim Benchariffa, IFA secretary Utpal Ganguly, CAB president Jagmohan Dalmiya, and numerous other players who have made Mohun Bagan proud.
Photo courtesy: Tridip Sheet and Sumanta Mishra
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Mohun Bagan fans prepare to celeberate Mohun Bagan day
The recent spate of controversies cannot be a good enough reason to dampen the spirits of the Mohun Bagan fans as they prepare themselves to celebrate Mohun Bagan day.
Though Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was established in the year 1889, but Mohun Bagan day is celebrated on July 29, the day when the club defeated the mighty East Yorkshire Regiment by 2 – 1 to lift the IFA Shield back in 1911. Mohun Bagan was the first Indian club to have won the IFA Shield.
This year’s Mohun Bagan Ratna will be conferred to Samar (Badru) Banerjee, footballer Olympian, former captain of India and Mohun Bagan.
The club is organizing the following exhibition matches to celebrate the occasion:
Later in the evening, Mohun Bagan Ratna will be the main attraction along with other cultural programme. The proceedings will conculde with a sumptous gala dinner.
Though Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was established in the year 1889, but Mohun Bagan day is celebrated on July 29, the day when the club defeated the mighty East Yorkshire Regiment by 2 – 1 to lift the IFA Shield back in 1911. Mohun Bagan was the first Indian club to have won the IFA Shield.
This year’s Mohun Bagan Ratna will be conferred to Samar (Badru) Banerjee, footballer Olympian, former captain of India and Mohun Bagan.
The club is organizing the following exhibition matches to celebrate the occasion:
- Mohun Bagan under-13 Junior Team vs. Veterans Sports Club under-13 Junior Team
- Match between the former players of the club
- Calcutta Sports Journalists Club vs Artists’ Forum
Later in the evening, Mohun Bagan Ratna will be the main attraction along with other cultural programme. The proceedings will conculde with a sumptous gala dinner.
Ancheri to take charge of Mohun Bagan-SAIL Football Academy
Come the month of August, the students of Mohun Bagan-SAIL Football Academy (MBSFA) will get a new coach in Jo Paul Ancheri. The former National Senior captain has agreed to take this assignment.
MBSFA, a joint venture between Mohun Bagan and Steel Authority of India is situated in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Ancheri started his football career with State Bank of Travancore (SBT) in 1992. Later he went on playing for almost all the leading football clubs in India, Mohun Bagan, JCT, FC Cochin, East Bengal, etc. He retired as a player few seasons back.
Recently, Ancheri has taken up football coaching and was associated with the National under-13 as an assistant coach and manager.
Ancheri entertained the football lovers by playing in various positions, defender, defensive midfielder, midfielder, and striker.
IndianFootball.com wishes him luck for the new endeavor. May many more Ancheris emerge under his tutelage!
MBSFA, a joint venture between Mohun Bagan and Steel Authority of India is situated in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Ancheri started his football career with State Bank of Travancore (SBT) in 1992. Later he went on playing for almost all the leading football clubs in India, Mohun Bagan, JCT, FC Cochin, East Bengal, etc. He retired as a player few seasons back.
Recently, Ancheri has taken up football coaching and was associated with the National under-13 as an assistant coach and manager.
Ancheri entertained the football lovers by playing in various positions, defender, defensive midfielder, midfielder, and striker.
IndianFootball.com wishes him luck for the new endeavor. May many more Ancheris emerge under his tutelage!
Mohun Bagan-SAIL Football Academy celebrates 6th anniversary
The endeavor, which was started by the National Club of India, Mohun Bagan and the largest integrated iron and steel producer in India, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Mohun Bagan-SAIL Football Academy (MBSFA), celebrated their 6th anniversary on Monday, July 20.
Mohun Bagan is perhaps the only club in India to run a full-fledged residential football academy. MBSFA is located at the industrial town of Durgapur, 113 miles from Kolkata.
The colorful celebration was kicked-off by the flag hoisting ceremony by Mr. Jeebesh Mishra, ED, Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL.
Displaying academy’s bright future in coming days, the facility was decorated with sparkling green and maroon lights.
To encourage football among the local school wards, MBSFA organized a 2-day long inter-school football tournament. This tounament was divided in three groups, grade II, III, and IV.
General Secretory of Mohun Bagan club, Mr. Anjan Mitra, senior club official, Mr. Debasish Dutta, and various other club offcials and their families were present in this occasion.
Mr. Mitra encouraged the participants and the academy wards. The celebration concluded with a friendly football match between the academy officials and the guardians of the participating students.
MBSFA has produced players like Sankar Oraon, Reisangmi Vasum, Rahul Kumar, Sanjoy Boro, and Suman Bose who are currently playing for the top football clubs in India.
Mohun Bagan is perhaps the only club in India to run a full-fledged residential football academy. MBSFA is located at the industrial town of Durgapur, 113 miles from Kolkata.
The colorful celebration was kicked-off by the flag hoisting ceremony by Mr. Jeebesh Mishra, ED, Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL.
Displaying academy’s bright future in coming days, the facility was decorated with sparkling green and maroon lights.
To encourage football among the local school wards, MBSFA organized a 2-day long inter-school football tournament. This tounament was divided in three groups, grade II, III, and IV.
General Secretory of Mohun Bagan club, Mr. Anjan Mitra, senior club official, Mr. Debasish Dutta, and various other club offcials and their families were present in this occasion.
Mr. Mitra encouraged the participants and the academy wards. The celebration concluded with a friendly football match between the academy officials and the guardians of the participating students.
MBSFA has produced players like Sankar Oraon, Reisangmi Vasum, Rahul Kumar, Sanjoy Boro, and Suman Bose who are currently playing for the top football clubs in India.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Bagan assistant coach Satyajit Chatterjee resigns
Mohun Bagan assistant coach, Satyajit Chatterjee announced his resignation on Tuesday, July 14. It is assumed that Satyajit did not wanted to be a second fiddle to someone who is junior to him in age. Also, rumor has it that he is not pleased with clubs over-dependency on chief coach, Karim Bencherifa, with whom at times Satyajit had differences in opinion.
A true loyalist, Satyajit had played for Mohun Bagan for 14 seasons on a trot. After retiring from the game, he was associated with his favorite club as an assistant coach. Earlier, he had assisted coaches like Amal Dutta and Carlos Roberto Perreira.
Know to be a true gentleman on and off the field, Satyajit never came out against the club, he silently put down his papers. However, he felt that he was not given his due recognition.
Another former Mohun Bagan player, Shyamal Banerjee is set to take the role of the assistant coach. Mohun Bagan’s pre-season camp starts in a few days.
May be Mohun Bagan management should think of utilizing Satyajit’s experience in some other areas or encourage him to complete the AFC License courses.
A true loyalist, Satyajit had played for Mohun Bagan for 14 seasons on a trot. After retiring from the game, he was associated with his favorite club as an assistant coach. Earlier, he had assisted coaches like Amal Dutta and Carlos Roberto Perreira.
Know to be a true gentleman on and off the field, Satyajit never came out against the club, he silently put down his papers. However, he felt that he was not given his due recognition.
Another former Mohun Bagan player, Shyamal Banerjee is set to take the role of the assistant coach. Mohun Bagan’s pre-season camp starts in a few days.
May be Mohun Bagan management should think of utilizing Satyajit’s experience in some other areas or encourage him to complete the AFC License courses.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Coach Karim crosses the first hurdle of AFC Licence A course successfully
On his quest for completing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licence A course, Mohun Bagan coach, Karim Bencharifa has passed Module A successfully.
Apparently, AFC license A course is divided in two modules, A and B, and the duration of each module is two weeks. Module A of the AFC licence A course was held in Singapore from May 25 to June 6.
Bachelors of Sports graduate, Karim has completed a plethora of courses, including licence A course from Morocco, and perhaps the most qualified soccer coach serving in India. However, AFC does not recognize this course and Karim was adviced to take up AFC Licence A.
Interestingly, Morocco is ranked much higher than India in the FIFA rankings, and Karim’s licence A course from Morocco was not recognized by AFC. However, AFC recognized his Diploma from German Football Association, Leipzig, Germany equivalent to AFC licence B.
Karim needs to complete AFC Licence A - Module B successfully and then resume his duty in Mohun Bagan.
Best of luck, coach!
Apparently, AFC license A course is divided in two modules, A and B, and the duration of each module is two weeks. Module A of the AFC licence A course was held in Singapore from May 25 to June 6.
Bachelors of Sports graduate, Karim has completed a plethora of courses, including licence A course from Morocco, and perhaps the most qualified soccer coach serving in India. However, AFC does not recognize this course and Karim was adviced to take up AFC Licence A.
Interestingly, Morocco is ranked much higher than India in the FIFA rankings, and Karim’s licence A course from Morocco was not recognized by AFC. However, AFC recognized his Diploma from German Football Association, Leipzig, Germany equivalent to AFC licence B.
Karim needs to complete AFC Licence A - Module B successfully and then resume his duty in Mohun Bagan.
Best of luck, coach!
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