Karim Bencharifa is one of the very capable managers the country has today. But as the Head Coach of Mohun Bagan – he is not having best of the time I must say.

 

I am afraid we will end the year without anything. Dempo with 6 men from 1st 11 out, played the entire match in MB half, and MB with almost a full team (minus Deepak and Chidi) defended with 10 men!! This is not the way Karim Bencharifa coaches! 

 

Barreto was always alone in Dempo defense looking for something, which he never got. Marcos was playing as a stopper beside Azim and Mandi to foil an attack comprised of Chetri and Joakim. Snehashish was non-existing in the field but was never replaced. Mr Head coach – please remember there are 3 substitutions are allowed in a game!

 

Mohun Bagan should NEVER play with the defensive mindset that they have shown today. I am afraid but at moments it seemed as if Dempo is not playing with Bagan (remindes me "Kumartuli" – a name used by one of our ex-coaches)

 

Sir, please understand we can tolerate losses until and unless Mohun Bagan is playing like Mohun Bagan. But we can’t watch Mohun Bagan playing like a 4th division club and losing a match. 

 

 

I might be rude here but believe me, its coming straight out of hearts. I still don’t believe that we can’t win I League. But we need to call a spade a spade. The coach and the officials must understand the sentiments of the fans. I would suggest taking necessary steps so that we get back to the ground as a team! Then we can see what happens in 2nd phase. I still believe that officials built the best team of the country this year and we deserve to win the I League. 

 

I know if this article is published, I will be getting hate mails from all over but dear friends, pls ask yourselves if I am right or wrong!