If the AIFF appoints someone as strong as Bob then the same cycle will continue, as the AIFF does not like someone strong who gives the correct picture. Most probably AIFF will appoint a 'YES MAN' so they dont find themselves in any awkward situation in the future. (wishing AIFF officials a 'prosperous' hunting)
If the AIFF appoints someone as strong as Bob then the same cycle will continue, as the AIFF does not like someone strong who gives the correct picture. Most probably AIFF will appoint a 'YES MAN' so they dont find themselves in any awkward situation in the future. (wishing AIFF officials a 'prosperous' hunting)
their main disagreement was not that he was strong but he critised infrastructure in international media
Barely 24 hours have passed since Bob Houghton resigned as India coach and the search for his successor has already begun in full flow.
Two things look clear as of now, one, that it will be a foreigner, and two, that it will most likely be a Spaniard or a Latin American who will take over the reigns from the Englishman.
All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das acknowledged that the style of play adopted by Houghton was one of the main reasons that went against him. Hence, he said, it is important that the next coach changes the style of play and makes it more possession oriented.“We do not want the long-ball stuff,” Das told DNA on Sunday. “We want someone who can help us play more possession-oriented football. May be someone from Latin America or Spain, where such style of play is dominant,” added Das, effectively diminishing the possibility of another Englishman taking over.
Despite being the most successful Indian coach, Houghton’s side was severely criticised for play the long-ball strategy he adopted. That, the critics argued, not only diminished the skills of Indian players but it also provided a bad spectacle for the sport. “We want to ensure that doesn’t happen again. We want a good coach, but he should also be able to improve the players’ skills,” Das said.
Das virtually ruled out the chances of an Indian taking over, saying that the need of the hour was a coach with international experience. “We do have a few capable men. But right now, from what I gather from the mood of the technical committee (who will choose the new coach) is that it will be a foreign coach,” he said
But he said there are budget constraints, and that will be one of the crucial factors in deciding Houghton’s successor. The AIFF chief went on to add that they did not wish to rush into the new appointment, and will carefully examine the candidates before naming the new coach.
“So, if that means we take more than a month, it is alright because at the end of the day, we want the best man. So, we will not rush into a decision,” he said. “We have our World Cup qualifier in July. Hopefully, we will have the new man before that. But if we don’t, we will appoint an interim coach. (India U-23 coach) David Bulpin can take that responsibility, or for that matter even some Indian coach can take over till the time we appoint a permanent coach. But I don’t think we will take that long to choose the new coach.”
its also stressed that the new man in charge will have to be actively involved in the development of infrastructure and the coaching system. AIFF’s technical committee is expected to start the formal procedure from the first week of May.
Read the article carefully or at least the highlighted points. I remember clearly, this is what most of the fans wanted. And now that AIFF has listened to us, we are blaming them and calling them jokers!! <!-- s:!: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_exclaim.gif" alt=":!:" title="Exclamation" /><!-- s:!: --> <!-- s:?: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_question.gif" alt=":?:" title="Question" /><!-- s:?: -->
Is that true? Whats the source? It had to happen some day to professionalize I league. But not so soon!
And what is your take on the above point I made?
I think its from an article on goal.com..AIFF is planning to come up with an u-19 I league instead of arrows..but nothing concrete has been worked out yet..the points you mentioned are good but the problem is now our upcoming generation that is the Arrows players has been used to play long balls since 5-7 years..so it might be very difficult to change the style of play and adapt immediately..lets see what happens next...frankly I just want to see us win whatever be the style of play..
Read the article carefully or at least the highlighted points. I remember clearly, this is what most of the fans wanted. And now that AIFF has listened to us, we are blaming them and calling them jokers!! <!-- s:!: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_exclaim.gif" alt=":!:" title="Exclamation" /><!-- s:!: --> <!-- s:?: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_question.gif" alt=":?:" title="Question" /><!-- s:?: -->
I am not one of them. I always felt that after he made us qualify for afc asian cup which I say was his greatest achievement shouldnot had been given an extension but should have signed a high profile coach just after bob had won the afc challenge cup. Maybe after a month or so.
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Two things look clear as of now, one, that it will be a foreigner, and two, that it will most likely be a Spaniard or a Latin American who will take over the reigns from the Englishman.
All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das acknowledged that the style of play adopted by Houghton was one of the main reasons that went against him. Hence, he said, it is important that the next coach changes the style of play and makes it more possession oriented.“We do not want the long-ball stuff,” Das told DNA on Sunday. “We want someone who can help us play more possession-oriented football. May be someone from Latin America or Spain, where such style of play is dominant,” added Das, effectively diminishing the possibility of another Englishman taking over.
Despite being the most successful Indian coach, Houghton’s side was severely criticised for play the long-ball strategy he adopted. That, the critics argued, not only diminished the skills of Indian players but it also provided a bad spectacle for the sport. “We want to ensure that doesn’t happen again. We want a good coach, but he should also be able to improve the players’ skills,” Das said.
Das virtually ruled out the chances of an Indian taking over, saying that the need of the hour was a coach with international experience. “We do have a few capable men. But right now, from what I gather from the mood of the technical committee (who will choose the new coach) is that it will be a foreign coach,” he said
But he said there are budget constraints, and that will be one of the crucial factors in deciding Houghton’s successor. The AIFF chief went on to add that they did not wish to rush into the new appointment, and will carefully examine the candidates before naming the new coach.
“So, if that means we take more than a month, it is alright because at the end of the day, we want the best man. So, we will not rush into a decision,” he said. “We have our World Cup qualifier in July. Hopefully, we will have the new man before that. But if we don’t, we will appoint an interim coach. (India U-23 coach) David Bulpin can take that responsibility, or for that matter even some Indian coach can take over till the time we appoint a permanent coach. But I don’t think we will take that long to choose the new coach.”
its also stressed that the new man in charge will have to be actively involved in the development of infrastructure and the coaching system. AIFF’s technical committee is expected to start the formal procedure from the first week of May.
And what is your take on the above point I made?