Yes, we got a bunch of U-19 folks coming through the EB youth ranks and also some guys like Abinash Ruidas who came from the Mohun Bagan Academy. There are some who were signed from smaller CFL outfits who had a good last season. Under the current coach most of these guys would never even see the bench forget first team action.
East Bengal should loan these guys out once the second division I-League starts so they get some playing time. As most of them are on two or three years contract, that will also give the new coach for next season a handy bunch of youngsters to form a new squad with.
I strongly feel, the time of Lobo, Baljeet, Mehtab, Dika, Ranti, Gurwinder should be over in EB post this season. These guys are done! If we dont win I-League this season, I am pretty sure Colaco will get the sack which he deserves.
And therein lies our problem, unlike a Dempo or PFC, we need trophies every season to keep the money coming in. So a balanced squad is the answer, we cannot and must not abandon our silverware chase for only youth development, its gotta happen side by side.
Thanks to to AFC licensing criteria we now have 3 age based teams coached by licensed coaches, naysayers can say whatever but its a start. The EB ground have modern dressing rooms, lifts, a multi gym with jacuzzi, a cafe. We would most probably play most I-League games in the ground from next season, would also save us a lot of money along with getting a regular 15 - 18K crowd attendance as its located at the heart of the city unlike YBK.
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