NEWS ROOM
1.Phillippe de Ridder will be the new coach of East Bengal .
Ridder is the new coach of East Bengal team. He is appointed as the club’s coach for the remainder of the season.De Ridder had also coached the East Bengal team in the 2005-06 season and guided the team to a runners-up finish in the National Football League. East Bengal had also won the Super Cup that season.
It’s official. Phillippe de Ridder is the new coach of East Bengal. The Belgian has agreed to the terms and conditions and will be reaching town “in another 10 days.”
“Philippe de Ridder will be our coach for the remaining season. His appointment letter has already been faxed to the Indian embassy in Brussels and he is likely to apply for visa by Thursday,” club’s football secretary Santosh Bhattacharya informed.
East Bengal actually decided to go ahead with the Belgian on Monday itself. But at the same time were flirting with former Churchill Brothers coach Zoran Djordjevic who asked for an astronomical $10,000 per month as salary.
“ De Ridder’s case was also helped by a strong recommendation from a very senior player,” a top East Bengal official said on Wednesday.
The official version though is something different. “Having worked with East Bengal previously (he took over as the coach in 2005-06 after Bhowmick had quit) he knows the way this club works.
Officials thought that his familiarity with the players will help him to adapt quickly,” Bhattacharya informed.
So what does Bhaichung Bhutia has to say about the man who holds him in such high esteem? “I am happy that De Ridder is our coach. But at the same time it doesn’t matter who is our coach. I am a professional and will work under anyone.
“All the players should now co-operate with the new coach and bring the club out from the rut that it is in at this moment,” Bhaichung said on Wednesday evening.
Speaking from Brussels, De Ridder said he was excited about getting another chance to coach East Bengal. “I know the players and am looking forward to my second stint with the club,”
“Philippe de Ridder will be our coach for the remaining season. His appointment letter has already been faxed to the Indian embassy in Brussels and he is likely to apply for visa by Thursday,” club’s football secretary Santosh Bhattacharya informed.
East Bengal actually decided to go ahead with the Belgian on Monday itself. But at the same time were flirting with former Churchill Brothers coach Zoran Djordjevic who asked for an astronomical $10,000 per month as salary.
“ De Ridder’s case was also helped by a strong recommendation from a very senior player,” a top East Bengal official said on Wednesday.
The official version though is something different. “Having worked with East Bengal previously (he took over as the coach in 2005-06 after Bhowmick had quit) he knows the way this club works.
Officials thought that his familiarity with the players will help him to adapt quickly,” Bhattacharya informed.
So what does Bhaichung Bhutia has to say about the man who holds him in such high esteem? “I am happy that De Ridder is our coach. But at the same time it doesn’t matter who is our coach. I am a professional and will work under anyone.
“All the players should now co-operate with the new coach and bring the club out from the rut that it is in at this moment,” Bhaichung said on Wednesday evening.
Speaking from Brussels, De Ridder said he was excited about getting another chance to coach East Bengal. “I know the players and am looking forward to my second stint with the club,”
De Ridder said that he would be in town as soon as possible. “It depends on how fast I get the visa and the work permit.”
Yet to talk to Bhaichung — he said the time difference was a factor — De Ridder hasn’t seen any replay of the Sunday derby either. “I haven’t seen the match. Just heard of the outcome,” he said.
As to his plans, he said: “The players will have to show character in this time of distress.”
On his last assignment with the club, he had been hell bent on Bhaichung being made the captain for the national league; will he ask for something similar this time?
“Look, it’s not that your best player has to be the skipper. If it happens then it’s good. Basically, I want the captain to lead from the front. He should have the guts and the gumption,” he added.
East Bengal, under De Ridder, were on course for the National League title but ultimately finished runners-up to Mahindra United. They, however, had won the Super Cup.
Like last time, the Belgian comes at a time when the team’s confidence is at its lowest ebb. He gave the club players like Anupam Sarkar and resurrected Jayanta Sen’s career. How he handles his resources this time remains to be seen. Bhaichung though is upbeat.
“If he can repeat what he did with the club in 2005-06 then we will be different team altogether.”
Yet to talk to Bhaichung — he said the time difference was a factor — De Ridder hasn’t seen any replay of the Sunday derby either. “I haven’t seen the match. Just heard of the outcome,” he said.
As to his plans, he said: “The players will have to show character in this time of distress.”
On his last assignment with the club, he had been hell bent on Bhaichung being made the captain for the national league; will he ask for something similar this time?
“Look, it’s not that your best player has to be the skipper. If it happens then it’s good. Basically, I want the captain to lead from the front. He should have the guts and the gumption,” he added.
East Bengal, under De Ridder, were on course for the National League title but ultimately finished runners-up to Mahindra United. They, however, had won the Super Cup.
Like last time, the Belgian comes at a time when the team’s confidence is at its lowest ebb. He gave the club players like Anupam Sarkar and resurrected Jayanta Sen’s career. How he handles his resources this time remains to be seen. Bhaichung though is upbeat.
“If he can repeat what he did with the club in 2005-06 then we will be different team altogether.”
2.Baichung Bhutia Top Scorer in The AIFF Federation Cup
India Captain Baichung Bhutia, became the Highest Goal-Scorer in The AIFF Federation Cup when he scored in the match-winner against JCT in Silchar.
Baichung Personal Goal Record now stands to 26 Goals,which is one more then Chima Okire.
Baichung Bhutia is the only footballer to score a Hat-Trick in the Federation Cup Derby.
Baichung also won the Golden Boot Thrice in Fed Cup. 1995 for East Bengal (6 goals), 1996 for JCT (7goals) and in 2006 for Mohun Bagan (4 goals).
Baichung Bhutia’s Goals:-
For East Bengal Club:- 14 Goals
For JCT:- 7 Goals
For Mohun Bagan:- 5 Goals
Baichung Personal Goal Record now stands to 26 Goals,which is one more then Chima Okire.
Baichung Bhutia is the only footballer to score a Hat-Trick in the Federation Cup Derby.
Baichung also won the Golden Boot Thrice in Fed Cup. 1995 for East Bengal (6 goals), 1996 for JCT (7goals) and in 2006 for Mohun Bagan (4 goals).
Baichung Bhutia’s Goals:-
For East Bengal Club:- 14 Goals
For JCT:- 7 Goals
For Mohun Bagan:- 5 Goals
3.East Bengal qualifies for AFC Cup
East Bengal qualified for the AFC Cup by virtue of winning the Federation Cup title defeating Shillong Lajong FC.
East Bengal are in Group D along with Al Nejmeh (Lebanon), Qadsia (Kuwait) and Al Ittihad (Syria).
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