I’ve not come here for money, but to make a name for myself as a coach,” he said. “I’m ambitious; I want to manage in top leagues.” He played with Roberto Martinez, now Everton’s manager.
“We had 13 players when I arrived, most of whom hadn’t played at the top level in India. And we had a pitch, that was about it. No chefs, trainers, nutritionists, gyms, equipment or stretching rooms.
“We were a new club with nothing, no fans, nothing. We had to go into the market and promote the club, which we did.”
He said Bengaluru are getting 8,000 fans for home games, which are held at the state football stadium.- Ashley Westwood
Bengaluru FC’s Ashley Westwood rebuffs offers from England
Bengaluru FC’s Ashley Westwood has been linked with coaching positions at Crawley FC and Bury FC. However Ashley Westwood has gone on record saying that he is concentrating on Bengaluru FC as of now.
Bengaluru FC are like Manchester United of India - Ashley Westwood.
"We are at the top of the league so everybody will try to beat us. They are a good side on their day and just like in EPL (English Premier League) Manchester United are the team to beat, even when they are not performing well, so are we."
When asked to comment about Sunil Chhetri's wonder goal, Westwood was effusive in praise of the Indian international.
"He is class player. His first goal was out of this world. Controlling the ball with such poise and then unleashing a volley was simply amazing. I am a big fan of Sunil Chhetri."
i think right now in I-League the scenario is different. everyone is strong and weak at the same time. obviously beating a team at top is more satisfying, that is true everywhere in the world.
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“We had 13 players when I arrived, most of whom hadn’t played at the top level in India. And we had a pitch, that was about it. No chefs, trainers, nutritionists, gyms, equipment or stretching rooms.
“We were a new club with nothing, no fans, nothing. We had to go into the market and promote the club, which we did.”
He said Bengaluru are getting 8,000 fans for home games, which are held at the state football stadium.- Ashley Westwood
Bengaluru FC’s Ashley Westwood has been linked with coaching positions at Crawley FC and Bury FC. However Ashley Westwood has gone on record saying that he is concentrating on Bengaluru FC as of now.
"We are at the top of the league so everybody will try to beat us. They are a good side on their day and just like in EPL (English Premier League) Manchester United are the team to beat, even when they are not performing well, so are we."
When asked to comment about Sunil Chhetri's wonder goal, Westwood was effusive in praise of the Indian international.
"He is class player. His first goal was out of this world. Controlling the ball with such poise and then unleashing a volley was simply amazing. I am a big fan of Sunil Chhetri."