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Irrespective of the fact that they are well versed with modern football or not, these fans are passionate about their clubs and go to stadium to cheer for their team. Something a lot of us might not be doing.
I don't go to stadium cause there is nothing here in Hyderabad or neither am I passionate about any club as nothing exists. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
But whenever Dempo and India played here I did manage to take my 50-60 friends along with me to the match and cheer them. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
Coming to fans,I respect their passion for the game and love for the club.But they have to make sure they are with the world and not left far behind.Its high time they start professionalizing themselves and move on no matter what takes to as it is their beloved club which is going to benefit in the end. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
the main point of concern for these kolkattaclubs had been that they had been too much reliant on the history and not on the development of club into well structured established clubs who can be an example for other clubs ...for indian football to grow kolkatta clubs need to excel in all dept like youth development,infra structure and commercialising their products.....
all in all....these clubs should build on their history to make a bright future
the main point of concern for these kolkattaclubs had been that they had been too much reliant on the history and not on the development of club into well structured established clubs who can be an example for other clubs ...for indian football to grow kolkatta clubs need to excel in all dept like youth development,infra structure and commercialising their products.....
all in all....these clubs should build on their history to make a bright future
Well I have done numerous debates on this,but I all got was abuses and bans.
But there are also fans who think in positive way but they are just in minority.
the main point of concern for these kolkattaclubs had been that they had been too much reliant on the history and not on the development of club into well structured established clubs who can be an example for other clubs ...for indian football to grow kolkatta clubs need to excel in all dept like youth development,infra structure and commercialising their products.....
all in all....these clubs should build on their history to make a bright future
Well I have done numerous debates on this,but I all got was abuses and bans.
But there are also fans who think in positive way but they are just in minority.
the self satisfaction of these clubs has restricted them from becoming a truly national club....otherwise neutral guy like you or me might be supporting any of these clubs....and they could have proudly called them self a national club
the main point of concern for these kolkattaclubs had been that they had been too much reliant on the history and not on the development of club into well structured established clubs who can be an example for other clubs ...for indian football to grow kolkatta clubs need to excel in all dept like youth development,infra structure and commercialising their products.....
all in all....these clubs should build on their history to make a bright future
Well I have done numerous debates on this,but I all got was abuses and bans.
But there are also fans who think in positive way but they are just in minority.
the self satisfaction of these clubs has restricted them from becoming a truly national club....otherwise neutral guy like you or me might be supporting any of these clubs....and they could have proudly called them self a national club
Blame the officials. You cant expect fans to overnight get acquainted with modern football. The change has to come from the institutions, not fans. The clubs have to educate fans, not the other way round.
egg and chicken question.!!! isnt it? some will argue, officials just represent fan sentiments
I am not sure though about the whole thing...
....but let me tell one thing..we talk about how good pune has been in terms of management and all, but the crowds still dont come..i know last year more ppl were there , this year very less? why? Just proves aggressive marketing can only give u footage for sometime but in long run u need more than that
I am watching this debate from the very beginning in EBRP orkut comm. I didn't want to get me involved in this issue but now I think I should give some info to clarify the situation. Few things every body overlooked -
1. East Bengal continuously changing their kit design for last 10 years. From the previous season of Asean cup they are regularly changing the design of the jersy keeping the color combination same. So the basic fact is overlooked. For last 10 years EB had two kit sponsors RBK & PONY. For your kind info after the year of Asean & NFL win East Bengal & Reebok launched their official jersey priced Rs/-599 [Same year Mahun Bagan also had reebok as their kit sponsor and reebok also launched MB kit]. But very few were actually sold. In a country like India you cannot expect a club will generate revenue by selling shirt only.
2. East Bengal has today launched its first official restaurant in Kolkata. Now please do not say that East Bengal should have opened a BAR as some European clubs have that. Is not it a good step to promote the club?
3. The separation of the nation & the formation of East bengal club is co related, so huge amount of sentiment is their. If some fans show some emotion over it I cant see any thing wrong. Even Catalans have huge sentiment over FCB. @admin please do not make fun of it.
4. Just two months back Kalyan Chaubey was appointed by Mahun Bagan as in charge of their academy. So a former footballer into soccer admin, is not it a good step by Mahun Bagan?
5. Still I do agree that there is lot of things to be done to improve the game in Kolkata and their is no sign of youth development yet. So as far change is concern we need to change the basic infrastructure of the game. And basic means ground and training facilities not the color or design of kit [Though both the clubs are changing regularly]. East Bengal & Mahun Bagan both use Indian Army's land as their home ground so it is very tough to construct anything new there. It is a kind of hindrance to improve gallery and ground.
2. East Bengal has today launched its first official restaurant in Kolkata. Now please do not say that East Bengal should have opened a BAR as some European clubs have that. Is not it a good step to promote the club?
Can you give us details, address, loocation etc. If any member wants to go, they will know...
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I don't go to stadium cause there is nothing here in Hyderabad or neither am I passionate about any club as nothing exists. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
But whenever Dempo and India played here I did manage to take my 50-60 friends along with me to the match and cheer them. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
Coming to fans,I respect their passion for the game and love for the club.But they have to make sure they are with the world and not left far behind.Its high time they start professionalizing themselves and move on no matter what takes to as it is their beloved club which is going to benefit in the end. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
they need to add live scores tab and hold EB management accountable.
all in all....these clubs should build on their history to make a bright future
Well I have done numerous debates on this,but I all got was abuses and bans.
But there are also fans who think in positive way but they are just in minority.
Blame the officials. You cant expect fans to overnight get acquainted with modern football. The change has to come from the institutions, not fans. The clubs have to educate fans, not the other way round.
I am not sure though about the whole thing...
....but let me tell one thing..we talk about how good pune has been in terms of management and all, but the crowds still dont come..i know last year more ppl were there , this year very less? why? Just proves aggressive marketing can only give u footage for sometime but in long run u need more than that
1. East Bengal continuously changing their kit design for last 10 years. From the previous season of Asean cup they are regularly changing the design of the jersy keeping the color combination same. So the basic fact is overlooked. For last 10 years EB had two kit sponsors RBK & PONY. For your kind info after the year of Asean & NFL win East Bengal & Reebok launched their official jersey priced Rs/-599 [Same year Mahun Bagan also had reebok as their kit sponsor and reebok also launched MB kit]. But very few were actually sold. In a country like India you cannot expect a club will generate revenue by selling shirt only.
2. East Bengal has today launched its first official restaurant in Kolkata. Now please do not say that East Bengal should have opened a BAR as some European clubs have that. Is not it a good step to promote the club?
3. The separation of the nation & the formation of East bengal club is co related, so huge amount of sentiment is their. If some fans show some emotion over it I cant see any thing wrong. Even Catalans have huge sentiment over FCB. @admin please do not make fun of it.
4. Just two months back Kalyan Chaubey was appointed by Mahun Bagan as in charge of their academy. So a former footballer into soccer admin, is not it a good step by Mahun Bagan?
5. Still I do agree that there is lot of things to be done to improve the game in Kolkata and their is no sign of youth development yet. So as far change is concern we need to change the basic infrastructure of the game. And basic means ground and training facilities not the color or design of kit [Though both the clubs are changing regularly]. East Bengal & Mahun Bagan both use Indian Army's land as their home ground so it is very tough to construct anything new there. It is a kind of hindrance to improve gallery and ground.
Hope people can understand.
Can you give us details, address, loocation etc. If any member wants to go, they will know...
Thanks for these updates