Hey! Nice video of Subrata Pal man! I had never seen this b4. It rightly says he is Asia's best. But he can also bcome world's best with proper exposure
Mark schwarzer
I dunno..... Schwarzer is getting pretty old, but if you talking about 2 or 3 years ago then yeah he was one of the best in Asia.[/quote]
Though he is old....still he is still best... also I feel he is best asian GK..I can't forget the performances of Schwarzer against Bahrain... I feel that is d best in asian cup.. also he made couple of good saves against Uzbek..
yah... when u say abut pal...he is not asian's best... I agree with u... but his performances against australia and korea.. made him good not only in SAAF but in asian level also..
he can only become best if he plays against quality teams frequently... just like Schwarzer, Ali Al Hasbi, Kawashima, Jung Sung-Ryung..
Subrata Paul again proved that his Asian Cup form was no fluke...he is proving to be Indian saviour in every match now...when will he ever get calls from bigger club? I think he has proven himself so many times in Qatar now, why is not any Qatari club interested?
considering his form, his performance, his age, the many more years a goalie can play ......i have no doubt that he will be the most capped indian player....
New Delhi: The Fifa disciplinary committee has fined national team goalkeeper Subrata Paul Rs. 3,36,000 for his violent conduct during last June’s World Cup qualifier against the UAE, in Abu Dhabi.
Paul has been fined under Fifa disciplinary code’s article 48 Para 1B which deals with a footballer’s misconduct against opponents and attempt to deny the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
This is for the first time an Indian footballer has been slapped with a monetary fine by the apex body. Paul will have to pay the fine by November 27 though the Pune FC custodian reserves the right to appeal.
Country’s No. 1 footballer was also accused of vandalising the dressing room after he was given the marching orders in the match.
According to reports, Paul, after he was ejected from the pitch by the referee, returned to the dressing room and broke a refrigerator and glass panes. It prompted the organisers to report the matter to the match commissioner. The Indian team management, however, denied the incident.
“Though Paul has already served a one-match suspension for his red card offence against UAE, Fifa has decided to slap a hefty fine,” said a source in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday.
The source added that Fifa disciplinary committee has asked Paul to pay 5000 Swiss franc by November 27. The goalkeeper has also been directed to pay an additional 1000 Swiss franc as “cost of procedure”. In Indian currency, the total amount comes to around Rs. 3,36,000.
Right now it will be really difficult for Subrata to make a comeback and take his place from Super Karanjit..Karanjit desreves to play against Bayern..he has played against many teams now..
Invest the money smartly, insists Subrata
By Nilanjan Datta,
AIFF Media Team
Almost everyone will agree Subrata Pal has stayed India’s most consistent performer in last few years. Pal who stayed away from action since the Federation Cup made a return to professional football a few days back after the I-League re-started. In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, the present Pune FC goalkeeper spoke at length about the I-League, his dreams of playing abroad, the money involved in domestic football and much more. EXCERPTS:
How cruel was it to stay away from action?
Football is a body contact sport but I pray to the Almighty that no footballer ever sustains an injury that keeps him out of action. Football stays the bread and butter for a professional footballer and staying away demoralises you mentally.
Having won the AFC Challenge Cup in New Delhi, it stayed my dream to play in the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu. It was such an important tournament for us. But everything is destined. I also missed almost 20 matches of the I-League.
Tarik Sheikh, Pune FC’s physio took special care of me during the period.
Do you believe the I-League changed over the years?
A lot! There are more teams playing from the time I first played. But I feel there should be more teams and representation from more states.
There’s no denying the quality of matches have improved leaps and bounds and there are quality foreign recruits who play in the League at the moment. Matches under floodlights would improve the quality further.
…and the fan following?
It’s heartening to see the newer generation following the League on social networking websites. The matches are being broadcast live on Ten Action Plus and it’s reaching all corners.
Boys who come from affluent background are taking up the sport – I rate that as one of the most positive developments. That was badly needed.
The quality of the next batch – which were once part of the Indian Arrows, can never be doubted. Gurpreet (Singh Sandhu), Dika (Lalrindika Ralte), Jeje (Lalpeklua), Raju (Gaikwad), Jewel (Raja Shaikh) and the rest connect better to the newer generation. They are all products of the I-League. I only hope they get the right guidance.
You have played for the Big-two in Kolkata and are now an integral part of Pune FC. How would you describe your stint with Pune FC?
Playing for Kolkata’s Big-Two stays the dream of every Indian footballer. But there have been hard phases during my stint with the two clubs. Here in Pune FC, I’m a satisfied person. The management stays concerned about the players and the positive mindset stays infectious.
Besides, the facilities are conducive for good football. We play home-matches under the lights at the Balewadi (Sports Complex). You look at the stands and you’ll find families watching matches with their kids. It resembles a picnic in the stands. Also, merchandising adds to the popularity.
Do you still nurture the dream of playing abroad?
Certainly! I did get an offer from an Asian Club but it came at a time when I was nursing my knee injury. My dream stays to play in Europe -- in England to be precise.
There’s an opinion that Indian footballers don’t want to venture out as the amount of money involved in Indian domestic football is much higher. What’s your take?
I can’t comment on behalf of other players. But money has never been the priority for me. After the contract has been penned down, I have never ever enquired about my salary – be it with any club. Surely money does matter but that has never been my driving force. I’m ready to play for free if someone gives me a chance (to play in the West).
I feel I have been lucky enough to have played for India. I believe there are/were many good goalkeepers around. But I was entrusted the responsibility by my coach and I have tried my best.
How do you react to reports that Indian National Team players are being contracted for almost 75 lakh on an average for the forthcoming domestic season?
One needs to understand that footballers are professionals. There’s a pay-roll in every organisation. If that’s the trend for payment to Indian footballers, let it be so. Money is an important part of everyone’s lives and footballers deserve what they are being paid. Not to forget that money would lure more youngsters into the sport. In that sense, the sport will grow. Let’s face the reality -- no parent wants their kid to be a part of a profession which doesn’t pay.
But I’d request all to use it smartly. One shouldn’t forget that most Footballers in India come from very poor background and they need the money to support their families. One needs to understand that most footballers don’t have adequate educational qualifications which would land them a job once they leave football.
There are so many footballers from yesteryears who are struggling financially. I don’t want my contemporaries to face the same situation thirty years from now.
Is ‘Spiderman’ the biggest compliment you have received so far?
That is past for me. In every match, there’s a different striker in front of you and in that situation, past laurels hardly matters.
I intend not to look back. If people have written/spoken highly about me, it stays an inspiration to do better; if people have written/spoken lowly about me, it stays an inspiration to do better. I’m eager to learn more. And you need to be flexible enough to learn even from your juniors. That’s how you improve.
Have you changed as a person over the years?
It’s up to others to say. I can’t comment. On the field, I have learnt to stay calm and be more patient. I have learnt to overcome bad phases and I have gone through quite a few. Life is a learning process; I have learnt it the hard way.
I still remember my childhood days when I just practiced and practiced and even forgot to eat. My wife Debasmita, Debasis-Sir (Debasis Mukherjee -- his present father-in-law) and my family have stood by me during my bad days.
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I dunno..... Schwarzer is getting pretty old, but if you talking about 2 or 3 years ago then yeah he was one of the best in Asia.[/quote]
Though he is old....still he is still best... also I feel he is best asian GK..I can't forget the performances of Schwarzer against Bahrain... I feel that is d best in asian cup.. also he made couple of good saves against Uzbek..
yah... when u say abut pal...he is not asian's best... I agree with u... but his performances against australia and korea.. made him good not only in SAAF but in asian level also..
he can only become best if he plays against quality teams frequently... just like Schwarzer, Ali Al Hasbi, Kawashima, Jung Sung-Ryung..
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New Delhi: The Fifa disciplinary committee has fined national team goalkeeper Subrata Paul Rs. 3,36,000 for his violent conduct during last June’s World Cup qualifier against the UAE, in Abu Dhabi.
Paul has been fined under Fifa disciplinary code’s article 48 Para 1B which deals with a footballer’s misconduct against opponents and attempt to deny the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
This is for the first time an Indian footballer has been slapped with a monetary fine by the apex body. Paul will have to pay the fine by November 27 though the Pune FC custodian reserves the right to appeal.
Country’s No. 1 footballer was also accused of vandalising the dressing room after he was given the marching orders in the match.
According to reports, Paul, after he was ejected from the pitch by the referee, returned to the dressing room and broke a refrigerator and glass panes. It prompted the organisers to report the matter to the match commissioner. The Indian team management, however, denied the incident.
“Though Paul has already served a one-match suspension for his red card offence against UAE, Fifa has decided to slap a hefty fine,” said a source in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday.
The source added that Fifa disciplinary committee has asked Paul to pay 5000 Swiss franc by November 27. The goalkeeper has also been directed to pay an additional 1000 Swiss franc as “cost of procedure”. In Indian currency, the total amount comes to around Rs. 3,36,000.
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When India plays, dont worry about clean sheets...say how many times he kept the scoreline below 5 goals!!! :P
By Nilanjan Datta,
AIFF Media Team
Almost everyone will agree Subrata Pal has stayed India’s most consistent performer in last few years. Pal who stayed away from action since the Federation Cup made a return to professional football a few days back after the I-League re-started. In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, the present Pune FC goalkeeper spoke at length about the I-League, his dreams of playing abroad, the money involved in domestic football and much more. EXCERPTS:
How cruel was it to stay away from action?
Football is a body contact sport but I pray to the Almighty that no footballer ever sustains an injury that keeps him out of action. Football stays the bread and butter for a professional footballer and staying away demoralises you mentally.
Having won the AFC Challenge Cup in New Delhi, it stayed my dream to play in the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu. It was such an important tournament for us. But everything is destined. I also missed almost 20 matches of the I-League.
Tarik Sheikh, Pune FC’s physio took special care of me during the period.
Do you believe the I-League changed over the years?
A lot! There are more teams playing from the time I first played. But I feel there should be more teams and representation from more states.
There’s no denying the quality of matches have improved leaps and bounds and there are quality foreign recruits who play in the League at the moment. Matches under floodlights would improve the quality further.
…and the fan following?
It’s heartening to see the newer generation following the League on social networking websites. The matches are being broadcast live on Ten Action Plus and it’s reaching all corners.
Boys who come from affluent background are taking up the sport – I rate that as one of the most positive developments. That was badly needed.
The quality of the next batch – which were once part of the Indian Arrows, can never be doubted. Gurpreet (Singh Sandhu), Dika (Lalrindika Ralte), Jeje (Lalpeklua), Raju (Gaikwad), Jewel (Raja Shaikh) and the rest connect better to the newer generation. They are all products of the I-League. I only hope they get the right guidance.
You have played for the Big-two in Kolkata and are now an integral part of Pune FC. How would you describe your stint with Pune FC?
Playing for Kolkata’s Big-Two stays the dream of every Indian footballer. But there have been hard phases during my stint with the two clubs. Here in Pune FC, I’m a satisfied person. The management stays concerned about the players and the positive mindset stays infectious.
Besides, the facilities are conducive for good football. We play home-matches under the lights at the Balewadi (Sports Complex). You look at the stands and you’ll find families watching matches with their kids. It resembles a picnic in the stands. Also, merchandising adds to the popularity.
Do you still nurture the dream of playing abroad?
Certainly! I did get an offer from an Asian Club but it came at a time when I was nursing my knee injury. My dream stays to play in Europe -- in England to be precise.
There’s an opinion that Indian footballers don’t want to venture out as the amount of money involved in Indian domestic football is much higher. What’s your take?
I can’t comment on behalf of other players. But money has never been the priority for me. After the contract has been penned down, I have never ever enquired about my salary – be it with any club. Surely money does matter but that has never been my driving force. I’m ready to play for free if someone gives me a chance (to play in the West).
I feel I have been lucky enough to have played for India. I believe there are/were many good goalkeepers around. But I was entrusted the responsibility by my coach and I have tried my best.
How do you react to reports that Indian National Team players are being contracted for almost 75 lakh on an average for the forthcoming domestic season?
One needs to understand that footballers are professionals. There’s a pay-roll in every organisation. If that’s the trend for payment to Indian footballers, let it be so. Money is an important part of everyone’s lives and footballers deserve what they are being paid. Not to forget that money would lure more youngsters into the sport. In that sense, the sport will grow. Let’s face the reality -- no parent wants their kid to be a part of a profession which doesn’t pay.
But I’d request all to use it smartly. One shouldn’t forget that most Footballers in India come from very poor background and they need the money to support their families. One needs to understand that most footballers don’t have adequate educational qualifications which would land them a job once they leave football.
There are so many footballers from yesteryears who are struggling financially. I don’t want my contemporaries to face the same situation thirty years from now.
Is ‘Spiderman’ the biggest compliment you have received so far?
That is past for me. In every match, there’s a different striker in front of you and in that situation, past laurels hardly matters.
I intend not to look back. If people have written/spoken highly about me, it stays an inspiration to do better; if people have written/spoken lowly about me, it stays an inspiration to do better. I’m eager to learn more. And you need to be flexible enough to learn even from your juniors. That’s how you improve.
Have you changed as a person over the years?
It’s up to others to say. I can’t comment. On the field, I have learnt to stay calm and be more patient. I have learnt to overcome bad phases and I have gone through quite a few. Life is a learning process; I have learnt it the hard way.
I still remember my childhood days when I just practiced and practiced and even forgot to eat. My wife Debasmita, Debasis-Sir (Debasis Mukherjee -- his present father-in-law) and my family have stood by me during my bad days.
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