ISL: Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle thrilled to work with youngsters, looks forward to improving club's fortunes
1 year, 5 months ago

ISL: Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle thrilled to work with youngsters, looks forward to improving club's fortunes

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Coyle, who returns to Chennaiyin FC as their coach after a solitary 2019-20 season, is enthused about developing youngsters and turning them into household names. Chennai: Chennaiyin FC’s newly-appointed head coach Owen Coyle is thrilled to work with the young crop of domestic players, especially wingers, in the forthcoming 2023-24 season and said it was important to develop young Indian players as it would help the national team become better. “So there’s a lot of work to be done, but we’re looking forward to working with the young Indian players to grow and develop a team that our fans can be proud of. Coyle also said the effort would be to “make sure that we’re a better team.” Also, he said, “So it’s important that the foreign players I bring in add to the quality of the Indian players that we have.” He further said there were high expectations about Chennaiyin FC and that he wanted to take the club “back to those heights again.” “The expectations are there because Chennai have been a two-time winner before. “It is really important that we grow and we develop young Indian talents because if we’re doing that then Indian football becomes better, the national team becomes better and everybody feels better about their level of work,” Coyle signed off.

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ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin takes on in-form Bengaluru with hopes to finish year on a high
1 week, 6 days ago

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin takes on in-form Bengaluru with hopes to finish year on a high

The Hindu  

A struggling Chennaiyin FC will look to end its year on a positive note when it takes on a formidable Bengaluru FC side in the Indian Super League 2024-25 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. MORE FROM ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad hopes to find silver lining against Bruzon’s East Bengal With captain Ryan Edwards set to miss the …

Owen Coyle calls for stronger grassroot development for a brighter future of Indian Football
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Owen Coyle calls for stronger grassroot development for a brighter future of Indian Football

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle stressed the need for initiatives at the youth level to scout talented players when they are young to help Indian Football. “While the Indian Super League is doing its part for the senior teams, I think we must catch these talented players at a young age, provide them with the right kind of opportunities, …

Owen confident of a good show by CFC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Owen confident of a good show by CFC

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC's performance in the Indian Super League so far is another testament to their unrelenting attitude. Head coach Owen Coyle seemed confident as he recognised his team's ability to win the crucial game away from home. Although Chennaiyin lost their final league stage game against Goa, they hold an edge over the Gaurs when it comes to the …

ISL 2023-24: We are working hard to make improvements, says Chennaiyin FC coach Coyle ahead of match against Hyderabad FC
1 year, 2 months ago

ISL 2023-24: We are working hard to make improvements, says Chennaiyin FC coach Coyle ahead of match against Hyderabad FC

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC will be eager to get its first win of the season as it faces Hyderabad FC on Monday in the Indian Super League following a two-week international break. Head coach Owen Coyle seemed fairly impressed with the attitude of the players and stated that the team is working hard together to get a first victory. The Scotsman also …

Chennaiyin FC announces 29-member squad for Indian Super League 2023-24
1 year, 3 months ago

Chennaiyin FC announces 29-member squad for Indian Super League 2023-24

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC on Saturday announced a 29-member squad for the 2023-24 Indian Super League season. And I’ve been known to give young players a chance and develop young Indians and that’s what I’ll continue to do. We’ve got a good mix,” Chennaiyin head coach Owen Coyle said ahead of the club’s opening match of the season against Odisha FC, scheduled …

Podcast: Owen Coyle on finding the balance between national duty and club football, Chennaiyin FC, ISL 10 and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Podcast: Owen Coyle on finding the balance between national duty and club football, Chennaiyin FC, ISL 10 and more

The Hindu  

The tussle between Indian Super League clubs and the All India Football Federation regarding releasing players for the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou has grabbed headlines in the days leading up to the event. With Asian Games football for India starting on September 19 and the new ISL season starting on September 21, both entities seemed to have reached an …

ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC eyes win on Coyle’s return against Odisha FC
1 year, 3 months ago

ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC eyes win on Coyle’s return against Odisha FC

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle will be looking to pick up where he left off with the team in 2020, as his new-look side begin its Indian Super League 2023-24 campaign against Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. A rejuvenated Chennaiyin squad is home to exciting young talent such as goalkeeper Samik Mitra, midfielders Ayush …

'You can't have clubs decimated after huge investment from owners': Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle on player release
1 year, 3 months ago

'You can't have clubs decimated after huge investment from owners': Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle on player release

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's football team kicked off the year on a high note, securing victory in the Tri-Nations Championship in March. The key to the team's success could be attributed to the extended national training camps, which allowed the players to acclimate and perform at their peak on the field. You've got to understand head coaches need the best players …

ISL at 10: Where does Indian football go next?
1 year, 3 months ago

ISL at 10: Where does Indian football go next?

Live Mint  

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ISL 2023: Owen Coyle returns to Chennaiyin FC as manager
1 year, 5 months ago

ISL 2023: Owen Coyle returns to Chennaiyin FC as manager

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC on Sunday announced the return of Owen Coyle as manager ahead of the 2023/24 season of the Indian Super League. Coyle then signed with Jamshedpur FC in 2020 where the team lifted the ISL League Winners Shield in his second season. Coyle in ISL Chennaiyin FC : M - 15, W - 8, D - 3, L - …

Try to Improve All The Time: Chennaiyin FC’s Thomas Brdaric after 1-1 Draw vs Bengaluru FC
2 years, 2 months ago

Try to Improve All The Time: Chennaiyin FC’s Thomas Brdaric after 1-1 Draw vs Bengaluru FC

News 18  

Chennaiyin FC’s new gaffer Thomas Brdaric was treated to a booming reception as the fans of the local team took to the stadium in numbers on the return of the boys in blue to their home ground. “Kari had a little issue with his calf and that’s why he was limited in his opportunity," he said on his decision to …

Chennaiyin FC defender Ajith hopes for a successful season under new manager Brdaric
2 years, 3 months ago

Chennaiyin FC defender Ajith hopes for a successful season under new manager Brdaric

The Hindu  

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To create a successful team is always my challenge: Chennaiyin FC head coach, Brdaric
2 years, 5 months ago

To create a successful team is always my challenge: Chennaiyin FC head coach, Brdaric

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC finished eighth overall and last in terms of the goals scored last season, an unlikely position for a two-time champion and a three-time finalist. Its new head coach Thomas Brdaric seeks exactly such teams, making them "suitable" for his successor. 🚀⚽️#HeroISL#LetsFootball | @ChennaiyinFCpic.twitter.com/yvZ6KQXfv6 — Indian Super League November 30, 2021 The German has played a big part in …

ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC reap rewards of Owen Coyle’s attacking mindset and ability to improve his players
2 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC reap rewards of Owen Coyle’s attacking mindset and ability to improve his players

Firstpost  

Owen Coyle’s ability to bring the best out of his players and successful football revolution at Jamshedpur FC help him keep his words. There are three pillars to Coyle’s odds-defying formula — fast-paced direct football, ability to get the best out of players who are not household names and creation of a positive environment in and around the team. Boris …

ISL: Revamped Chennaiyin FC bank on experience to overcome transition
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL: Revamped Chennaiyin FC bank on experience to overcome transition

Hindustan Times  

After securing just three wins from 20 outings in the previous campaign, Chennaiyin FC will look to turn things around in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League, which starts from Friday. Apart from him, the two-time ISL champions have also signed five new foreign recruits along with some promising Indian talent. Players like Narayan Das, Salam Ranjan Singh, …

ISL 2021-22: Rafael Crivellaro: ‘I want to win a trophy with Chennaiyin FC’
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021-22: Rafael Crivellaro: ‘I want to win a trophy with Chennaiyin FC’

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC captain Rafael Crivellaro hasn’t kicked a ball in competitive game since December 29, when an ankle injury ruled him out of the 2020-21 Indian Super League season. READ: Owen Coyle: ‘There is huge potential in India’ Crivellaro spoke to Sportstar, at the start of the pre-season, on his goals for the upcoming season, on the need for a …

ISL 2021-22: We need to be in the top four, says Chennaiyin FC coach Bandovic
3 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2021-22: We need to be in the top four, says Chennaiyin FC coach Bandovic

The Hindu  

New Chennaiyin FC coach Bozidar Bandovic hopes he can provide the right framework for the club to fix its troubles from the previous Indian Super League campaign. Bandovic comes into the ISL after an impressive stint with Thailand’s Buriram United, where he took the club to unprecedented heights in the country's top division league. READ: Chennaiyin FC signs Hungarian midfielder …

ISL 2020-21: Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, Wangjam signify rise of developmental players - ISL news - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2020-21: Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, Wangjam signify rise of developmental players - ISL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

According to the player guidelines of the ongoing Indian Super League season, it is mandatory for every club to have at least two developmental players in the matchday squad of 20. In the past, teams only had to include developmental players in the overall squad but the rule to include these youngsters in the matchday squad made the eleven clubs …

ISL 2020-21 news: Dominant ATK Mohun Bagan faces Chennaiyin FC test
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21 news: Dominant ATK Mohun Bagan faces Chennaiyin FC test

The Hindu  

Fresh after a week's break, ATK Mohun Bagan will want to finish 2020 on a high and pocket three points to take the sole-lead in the points table when it takes on Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday. The Mariners are currently on 16 points, tied with league-toppers Mumbai City FC, and would hope to take …

ISL 2020-21: Owen Coyle Goes Up against His Former Team as Chennaiyin FC, Jamshedpur FC Clash
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: Owen Coyle Goes Up against His Former Team as Chennaiyin FC, Jamshedpur FC Clash

News 18  

Every now and then, in football, fans would find a player or a coach they were cheering on not so long ago wearing colours of the opposing team. Owen Coyle was the mastermind behind last season’s stunning recovery that saw Chennaiyin go from rock bottom to within a game of the ISL title. But over the summer, he made the …

ISL 2020-21: Owen Coyle seeks to guide Jamshedpur FC to victory against former team Chennaiyin FC
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: Owen Coyle seeks to guide Jamshedpur FC to victory against former team Chennaiyin FC

Firstpost  

Vasco: Chennaiyin FC will have their task cut out as they go up against two individuals who charted their stunning comeback last season but will turn out for Jamshedpur FC in their Indian Super League game on Tuesday. Chennaiyin fans will find not one, but three of their former heroes in the opposing dug-out when their team takes on Jamshedpur …

ISL 2020-21 News: Owen Coyle the buzzword as Chennaiyin meets Jamshedpur - ISL news - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 News: Owen Coyle the buzzword as Chennaiyin meets Jamshedpur - ISL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Owen Coyle is the buzzword in the build-up to the Indian Super League contest between Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC. A lot has been said about the former Chennaiyin boss’ knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of Tuesday's opposition, when the two teams square off at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Tuesday. A late call will be taken on …

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle says his team was better in final, paid price of poor finishing
4 years, 9 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle says his team was better in final, paid price of poor finishing

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Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle rued his side’s missed chances in their 1-3 defeat against ATK in the Indian Super League summit clash that cost them a third title. Margao: Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle rued his side’s missed chances in their 1-3 defeat against ATK in the Indian Super League summit clash that cost them a third …

Credit to ATK for title, but Chennaiyin the better team in final - Coyle
4 years, 9 months ago

Credit to ATK for title, but Chennaiyin the better team in final - Coyle

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC’s hopes of a fitting end for its fairytale run were denied by ATK in the Indian Super League final here on Saturday. “The only thing that went wrong was the scoreline,” said Coyle, before he vehemently stressed that his team played better football in the decider. The man-of-the-match was their goalkeeper, who was outstanding.” Read: Title win built …

ISL: Don't get to play final everyday, says Anirudh Thapa
4 years, 9 months ago

ISL: Don't get to play final everyday, says Anirudh Thapa

The Hindu  

In the four seasons that he has spent with Chennaiyin FC, Anirudh Thapa has made the midfield position his own with his captivating displays in the Hero Indian Super League. FOLLOW THE ATK vs CHENNAIYIN FC ISL FINAL LIVE Ahead of the ISL final between Chennaiyin and ATK in Goa, Thapa recollected, "Everyone in the team was like you need …

ISL: Uphill task for FC Goa in second leg against Chennaiyin
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: Uphill task for FC Goa in second leg against Chennaiyin

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC has turned things in remarkable fashion under coach Owen Coyle, that is seldom witnessed in the short history of the Indian Super League. From being placed ninth in the table after the first six matches, CFC has fought back in style and has now remained unbeaten in the last nine games, a club record. We didn’t lose in …

Chennaiyin FC's Owen Coyle taking it one day at a time
4 years, 10 months ago

Chennaiyin FC's Owen Coyle taking it one day at a time

The Hindu  

In one of his first interviews with Sportstar and in most pre-game pressers since, Owen Coyle has quietly repeated one point. These are some very good players and our job is to try and get them to the maximum level.” It made sense then as he took over a Chennaiyin FC side that had just registered the worst season in …

ISL: From Gregory to Coyle- Chennaiyin FC's road to playoffs
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: From Gregory to Coyle- Chennaiyin FC's road to playoffs

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC surprised many and went against most pre-season predictions by making it to the playoffs of the Indian Super League this season. Read | After scoring just four in six games under Gregory, Chennaiyin found the back of the net 28 times in 12 games under Coyle. With away goals rule being introduced in the playoffs this season, Coyle …

ISL Diary: Chennaiyin FC and Coyle, NorthEast sacks Jarni
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL Diary: Chennaiyin FC and Coyle, NorthEast sacks Jarni

The Hindu  

“Missed a chance to take all three points! Win its two remaining games and the stadium can gear up to host one last game this season — a playoff match that could lead to a record third title. “This isn’t the last game of the season,” said club captain Lucian Goian after the game against Bengaluru. “There could be one …

ISL: The Owen Coyle effect and Chennaiyin FC transformation
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: The Owen Coyle effect and Chennaiyin FC transformation

The Hindu  

The Chennaiyin FC players had left the Nehru Stadium wondering about the two points lost rather than the one gained after their final home game against Bengaluru FC on February 9. Back in November, with the club languishing at the bottom of the ISL table, anyone associated with the team would’ve accepted this result against the defending champion without batting …

ISL: Chennaiyin, Kerala Blasters promise attacking treat
4 years, 11 months ago

ISL: Chennaiyin, Kerala Blasters promise attacking treat

The Hindu  

When Owen Coyle took over as Chennaiyin FC's new coach early last month, his team was tottering at the bottom of the Hero Indian Super League. Now, Chennaiyin is on a three-match winning streak, has set itself a top-four goal, and is bubbling with confidence as it gets ready to take on Kerala Blasters at the Nehru Stadium here on …

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters Renew Rivalry in Crucial Clash
5 years ago

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters Renew Rivalry in Crucial Clash

News 18  

Chennai: Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters FC will resume their rivalry in a crucial Indian Super League 2019-20 clash on Friday as they are fast running out of time to turn their campaigns around. They have conceded late goals in each of their last three matches, the latest of which was against Jamshedpur FC where they were leading 1-0 before …

ISL 2019-20: Isaac cancels out Valskis goal as Jamshedpur, Chennaiyin play out draw
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: Isaac cancels out Valskis goal as Jamshedpur, Chennaiyin play out draw

The Hindu  

Owen Coyle's hopes of a winning start is undone by a cruel deflection right at the death as we have often seen in the last few weeks in the league. Change for Chennaiyin: Germanpreet comes on for Masih Saighani 69' Isaac gets the ball on the left side of the box, checks inside and chips the ball to the far …

Coyle: We don't come in fear of Jamshedpur FC
5 years, 1 month ago

Coyle: We don't come in fear of Jamshedpur FC

The Hindu  

Taking up the job as the new Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle is trying to infuse positive energy in the side and haul up the former champion from its present distress. READ | Coyle: I had other offers but felt a real connection with Chennaiyin On Jamshedpur FC, Coyle said, "We don’t come in fear of them but we …

ISL: Coyle faces first test with Chennaiyin at Jamshedpur
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL: Coyle faces first test with Chennaiyin at Jamshedpur

The Hindu  

Antonio Iriondo’s Jamshedpur FC is unbeaten in the Indian Super League matches on home soil and it will look to extend this run to five when it plays host to Chennaiyin FC on Monday evening. The bad news for Jamshedpur is that Sergio Castel, who has five goals to his name, hasn’t recovered in time after picking up a knock …

ISL 2019-20: Scotsman Sandy Stewart reunites with Owen Coyle at Chennaiyin FC, joins club as assistant coach
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: Scotsman Sandy Stewart reunites with Owen Coyle at Chennaiyin FC, joins club as assistant coach

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Stewart’s managerial career began as player-manager of Airdrie United where Coyle also came on board in the role of player-coach Chennai: Indian Super League team Chennaiyin FC on Thursday announced the appointment of Sandy Stewart as the club’s assistant coach. Stewart has been Coyle’s assistant at all his clubs since 2007, a press release said. His managerial career began as …

Owen Coyle: I had other offers but felt a real connection with Chennaiyin FC
5 years, 1 month ago

Owen Coyle: I had other offers but felt a real connection with Chennaiyin FC

The Hindu  

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC announced the appointment of Scotsman Owen Coyle as its new head coach. We know it’s a difficult start with two away games at JFC and NEUFC, but we are coming in with the belief to make the playoffs, and hopefully win the title. At the moment, if …

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