Clarity, Meticulous Planning And Ambition: Head Coach Des Buckingham Dissects Mumbai City FC's Record-breaking ISL Season
1 year, 10 months ago

Clarity, Meticulous Planning And Ambition: Head Coach Des Buckingham Dissects Mumbai City FC's Record-breaking ISL Season

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The Des Buckingham era began at Mumbai City FC in 2021. In a chat with Firstpost, Buckingham, who won the A-League in 2021 with CFG-owned Melbourne City as an assistant coach, reveals what led to the incredible turnaround in the fortunes, managing the foreign players, getting the best out of the Indian players, and why there’s more to come from Mumbai City FC. We brought a lot of things into the club last year and in a bubble, it’s difficult to implement everything you like, but now the players get all the things that we had at Melbourne. I know there’s a lot of talk about the players that we brought in, but we only made four changes to our team from last season and that is the four foreign players. Those players were largely here last season, so when I look at the teams that we have fielded this season compared to last, there’s only generally been two different players on the field.

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Indian players have to be stronger mentally, says coach Marquez
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian players have to be stronger mentally, says coach Marquez

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Taking charge of the Indian men’s football team is an unenviable task at the best of times. Spain’s Manolo Marquez has been handed this stern challenge after getting a three-year contract from the All India Football Federation last month. Addressing his first press conference as India coach at a plush hotel in the national capital, Marquez didn’t seem …

Indian Football’s new embarrassing low
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Football’s new embarrassing low

New Indian Express  

Indian football has hit another nadir. The national team’s 1-2 loss against Afghanistan at home was a reflection of all that is bad about Indian football. Swords are out against head coach Igor Stimac, the jingoistic Croatian who once said, “This is new India.” Though accountable, he is by no means the only reason for India’s poor show. The All …

Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, the men’s national team hit a low it hadn’t since away losses to Pakistan in 2005 and Guam in 2015. Sunil Chhetri fights for the ball with Afghanistan's Rahmat Akbari during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers No matter how many what-if moments you glean from the games against Afghanistan – Manvir Singh’s misses in both, Vikram Partap …

ISL 2023-24: The secret to Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham's success with young talent
1 year, 3 months ago

ISL 2023-24: The secret to Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham's success with young talent

Firstpost  

A number of young Indian players including Lallianzuala Chhangte, Apuia and Mehtab Singh have improved their game significantly at Mumbai City FC under Des Buckingham. As Buckingham went on to transform Mumbai’s fortunes and strengths, he also helped some of the young Indian footballers play their best football, who in return became the mainstay of the League Shield winners. Mumbai …

Premier League Next Gen Cup will benefit footballers in India and UK: PL director Neil Saunders
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League Next Gen Cup will benefit footballers in India and UK: PL director Neil Saunders

The Hindu  

The Premier League Next Generation Cup is a project set to benefit not just Indian football but also young players in the United Kingdom, Neil Saunders, the director of Premier League, told Sportstar. The Reliance Foundation presents Premier League Next Generation Cup – which started in 2019 – provides a platform for Indian clubs to play with youth sides of …

Indian players capable of challenging peers on international stage: Des Buckingham
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian players capable of challenging peers on international stage: Des Buckingham

The Hindu  

Des Buckingham took a brave decision when he did not name a single foreign player in Mumbai City’s squad for the Super Cup. “At the club, we have got different targets, one of which is to develop Indian players,” Buckingham told Sportstar. “This will only be the third time that an Indian club is going to the AFC Champions League …

IPL 2023: The overseas impact player riddle
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: The overseas impact player riddle

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League 2023 has given a twist to the T20 game with the introduction of an impact player. Be that as it may, in terms of reasoning, the twist in the rule means that a team can have only three overseas players in the starting 11 to be able to bring in an overseas impact player at a …

Review of Awakening the Blue Tigers — India’s Quest for Football’s Holy Grail: Fandom to the field
1 year, 10 months ago

Review of Awakening the Blue Tigers — India’s Quest for Football’s Holy Grail: Fandom to the field

The Hindu  

Several years ago, I tried out for the I-League’s Mumbai FC on a whim. In their new book, Awakening the Blue Tigers: India’s Quest for Football’s Holy Grail, Neel Shah and Gaurav Gala cite the need to strengthen the professional football landscape, expand coaching education programmes and establish an expansive scouting network. This book serves as an introduction to football …

Ravi Shastri, Zaheer Khan contradict Anil Kumble, suggest no need for Indian players to play in overseas T20 leagues
2 years, 1 month ago

Ravi Shastri, Zaheer Khan contradict Anil Kumble, suggest no need for Indian players to play in overseas T20 leagues

Firstpost  

Ravi Shastri and Zaheer Khan said that India’s domestic structure and BCCI’s shadow tours are sufficient enough for Indian players to be absorbed in the system. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and pace bowler Zaheer Khan have joined the conversation about the requirement for Indian players to participate in overseas T20 leagues. Plus, you get these India A tours, …

After India’s T20 World Cup exit, Anil Kumble suggests BCCI allow young players to participate in foreign leagues
2 years, 1 month ago

After India’s T20 World Cup exit, Anil Kumble suggests BCCI allow young players to participate in foreign leagues

Firstpost  

While the overseas players are welcomed in the IPL, the BCCI doesn’t allow any active Indian cricketer to participate in these foreign leagues. Former India captain Anil Kumble wants the BCCI to allow its young players to participate in different T20 leagues around the globe to gain exposure and experience before the 2024 World Cup to be held in the …

‘I’m not criticising IPL but why don't Indian players play in BBL? I've never got an open answer': Adam Gilchrist
2 years, 4 months ago

‘I’m not criticising IPL but why don't Indian players play in BBL? I've never got an open answer': Adam Gilchrist

Hindustan Times  

A day after expressing concerns over IPL franchises' growing interest in buying teams in multiple leagues outside India, legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist said he is not against the cash-riched Indian T20 league but he found it astonishing that Indian players are not allowed to ply their trade in different leagues across the globe. Some of them have bought teams …

Playing Against Premier League Academy Teams Best experience Indian Youngsters Can Get: IM Vijayan
2 years, 5 months ago

Playing Against Premier League Academy Teams Best experience Indian Youngsters Can Get: IM Vijayan

News 18  

Former India striker IM Vijayan believes the opportunity to play against Premier League academy teams will be a learning curve for the young Indian players who will take part in the Next Generation Cup in the UK. The Next Generation Cup in the United Kingdom, is part of Football Sports Development Limited’s long-standing partnership with the Premier League to help …

Sunil Gavaskar on never-ending mystery of foreign coaches
2 years, 10 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar on never-ending mystery of foreign coaches

The Hindu  

Flight restrictions because of the Covid pandemic meant that the return from South Africa to India was via UK. IPL 2022 auction: Full list of players to go under the hammer on Feb 12 and 13 The return of Hodgson to manage a low-ranked team like Watford did make one think of how, in football, there is a merry-go-round of …

ISL 2021-22: From Greg Stewart to Airam Cabrera, five new foreign players to watch out for
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021-22: From Greg Stewart to Airam Cabrera, five new foreign players to watch out for

Firstpost  

Here are five new foreign players to watch out for in upcoming season of ISL. Seven months since Sergio Lobera’s Mumbai City FC lifted the Indian Super League title in Goa, another fresh season is set to get underway at the same venue with rivals Kerala Blasters and ATK Mohun Bagan going head to head in the ISL 2021-22 opener …

ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC needs a positive approach this season - Marquez
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC needs a positive approach this season - Marquez

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC needs to adopt a positive approach in the new season of the Indian Super League to improve on last season’s performance, head coach Manolo Marquez said on Thursday. In a virtual media briefing from Goa, Marquez said the objective for his team would be to perform “much better” than last season. Listen in to our season preview on …

IPL 2021: Fortunate to have quality Indian players with international experience, says Mohammad Kaif
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Fortunate to have quality Indian players with international experience, says Mohammad Kaif

India TV News  

The presence of many quality Indian players with international experience has been a boon for Delhi Capitals this IPL season, the team's assistant coach Mohammad Kaif said on Friday. The assistant coach stressed the importance of having quality Indian players in their team. We are lucky to have some quality Indian players and we are also fortunate to have quite …

Chennaiyin FC's Debjit Majumder: More Indians in ISL playing XIs will help in national team scouting
3 years, 5 months ago

Chennaiyin FC's Debjit Majumder: More Indians in ISL playing XIs will help in national team scouting

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC's new goalkeeper Debjit Majumder says the presence of more Indian players on the field from the next edition of the Indian Super League will give the national coach a variety of options for selection. According to the new set of guidelines for the 2021-22 season of the ISL, the clubs will have to field a minimum of seven …

Opinion: India should let players participate in foreign leagues, says Anthahkarana Shivamogga
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion: India should let players participate in foreign leagues, says Anthahkarana Shivamogga

The Hindu  

Test cricket in the past few of months has been really exciting. Star players like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle started to prefer club cricket, which offers better wages and is popular worldwide as well. Great players from countries such as Algeria, Armenia and Ivory Coast wouldn’t have gotten the opportunity to play world-class football if …

FC Goa's AFC Champions League mantra: Play smart and stay true to club philosophy
3 years, 8 months ago

FC Goa's AFC Champions League mantra: Play smart and stay true to club philosophy

The Hindu  

FC Goa skipper Edu Bedia and midfielder Brandon Fernades stressed the need to be smart, while head coach Juan Ferrando spoke about wanting to stay true to the club’s philosophy as they embark upon their maiden AFC Champions League campaign. Goa's Group E, which begins on April 14 in Goa, is made up of last season’s finalist Persepolis FC, Qatar’s …

IPL 2021: English players will benefit from Indian conditions, says Ben Stokes
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: English players will benefit from Indian conditions, says Ben Stokes

The Hindu  

The increased participation of English players in the IPL, where there is constant pressure to perform, will benefit them during the T20 World Cup to be held in India later this year, reckons star all-rounder Ben Stokes. India is set to host the T20 World Cup later this year and Stokes feels it is the perfect opportunity for English players, …

Being constantly exposed to Indian conditions in IPL will benefit England: Ben Stokes
3 years, 8 months ago

Being constantly exposed to Indian conditions in IPL will benefit England: Ben Stokes

India TV News  

The increased participation of English players in the IPL, where there is constant pressure to perform, will benefit them during the T20 World Cup to be held in India later this year, reckons star all-rounder Ben Stokes. This year, there are 14 England cricketers contracted to play IPL, including white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan Jos Buttler, Stokes, Johnny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, …

Indian Coaches Can Compete with Foreign Counterparts: Khalid Jamil
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian Coaches Can Compete with Foreign Counterparts: Khalid Jamil

News 18  

Khalid Jamil seems to be a man with a Midas touch. The team went on to create history by becoming the first northeastern team to win the championship, under the able guidance of Jamil, who is presently coaching NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, becoming the first Indian head coach in the ISL to take the team to …

Sergio Lobera: I believe in Guardiola’s style of football Mumbai City FC ISL 2020-21
3 years, 10 months ago

Sergio Lobera: I believe in Guardiola’s style of football Mumbai City FC ISL 2020-21

The Hindu  

Sergio Lobera has achieved a superlative level of success as coach in the Indian Super League. As head coach of Mumbai City FC, he has guided his team to the top position in the current standings, something he had done with FC Goa the previous season. In some clubs, you need to educate people about football because they don’t understand …

ISL 2020-21: Most Indian young players have shown high standards, says Hyderabad FC coach
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21: Most Indian young players have shown high standards, says Hyderabad FC coach

The Hindu  

After clinching a win against SC East Bengal in its last Indian Super League fixture, Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez says he has faith in the Indian youngters. READ: Hyderabad eases past SC East Bengal “The preparations for the Mumbai game will be similar to what have been so far,” he said. In fact, most of the young Indian …

ISL soldiers on in a year of uncertainties
4 years ago

ISL soldiers on in a year of uncertainties

The Hindu  

The seventh edition of the Indian Super League, reinforced with the long-awaited introduction of Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, will be held in a world like no other — not a world of dreams, but a dystopian nightmare. “Having ensured and executed a safe bubble environment for all the players and officials involved in the tournament, we have …

ISL 2020-21 Foreign Players Data Story: Forwards the Oldest, Bengaluru FC with Highest Asian Experience
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 Foreign Players Data Story: Forwards the Oldest, Bengaluru FC with Highest Asian Experience

News 18  

The Indian Super League 2020-21 begins on November 20. Here is the list of all the foreigners signed by the 11 teams: ATK Mohun Bagan – Bradden Inman, David Williams, Roy Krishna, Tiri, Carl McHugh, Edu Garcia, Javi Hernandez Bengaluru FC – Juanan, Erik Paartalu, Dimas Delgado, Cleiton Silva, Deshorn Brown, Kristian Opseth, Fran Gonzalez Chennaiyin FC – Enes Sipovic, …

Jackichand Singh: ISL experience has improved Indian players
4 years, 2 months ago

Jackichand Singh: ISL experience has improved Indian players

The Hindu  

From running uphill daily on the treacherous slopes of Shillong to enhance his speed and stamina, Jackichand Singh has come a long way to become one of the most effective wingers in the country’s top league — Indian Super League. The self-taught midfielder has a penchant for learning and has picked up a lot of new methods of ‘modern football’ …

MEA allows overseas players to take part in ISL amid pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

MEA allows overseas players to take part in ISL amid pandemic

The Hindu  

Nine overseas recruits, eight footballers from Brazil and one from Fiji -- are set to become the first foreign professional sportsmen to arrive in India, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, for the Indian Super League. The next edition of the country’s premier football league will kick off in November across three venues in Goa, signalling the resumption of top-flight sporting activity …

Indian football leagues: Moving in the right direction
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian football leagues: Moving in the right direction

The Hindu  

Indian football has garnered more worldwide attention in the last five years than it has in a long time. Gaurav Modwel, former CEO of the now-defunct FC Pune City, feels the ISL’s idea to field marquee players in the initial seasons was crucial in putting India on the global football map. “The fact that clubs are putting money in the …

I-League: Clubs may opt for all-Indian sides due to pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

I-League: Clubs may opt for all-Indian sides due to pandemic

The Hindu  

The upcoming season of the I-League will see the clubs play with only four foreigners, while the Indian Super League will adopt this rule only from the following season. Indian football’s apex body, the All India Football Federation, had approved the 3+1 rule in May, which states that clubs can now field three foreign players and one Asian player in …

Indian players are ready to manage with one less foreigner: Westwood
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian players are ready to manage with one less foreigner: Westwood

The Hindu  

Indian players have shown remarkable improvement in the last seven years and are “ready to manage with one less foreigner,” feels former Bengaluru FC coach Ashley Westwood. The English coach said the Indian players have made lot of improvement in the last six-seven years since the ISL was conceived. Now the Indian boys are ready to manage with one less …

ISL approves 3+1 foreign players rule from 2021-22 season
4 years, 5 months ago

ISL approves 3+1 foreign players rule from 2021-22 season

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League on Monday approved 3+1 foreign player regulation for matches of the franchise-based event, bringing it down from the existing five to boost “increased participation” of local players. As per the new regulation, an ISL club could sign maximum of six foreigners in the squad including a compulsory Asian origin player, with four foreigners on the field. …

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