2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan of Uruguay will be present in the match to be played between Mohun Bagan and Challenger, the team of a reality show of a private TV channel. This challenger team is coached by Brazilian Star Branco and mentor of the team is great Diego Forlan. There is another milestone of Mohun Bagan that the team will play in front of a player who is the Golden Ball winner of 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa just 20 days before. But Mohun Bagan team is not ready at all because since the practice started on 16th July, 2010 only 14 nos. of players are available for club practice, rest of the players are in State duty and National duty. The foreigners have not arrived still now except Muritala Ali, who has arrived today at Kolkata. Among the 14players there are four goalkeepers. So the team is not ready to play a competitive match. However, it is prestige match and Mohun Bagan will play this match.

Mohun Bagan fans share their emotions on the 1911 centenary. Here’s how they share their feelings –

Dr. Raj Shankar Ghosh  came up with a poem –

Goal e Hiralal, dan e Bhuti Babu
Ba dik samle Sudhir
Ak lakh lok, aj jomayet
Football math e bhir.

Monomohon er majh math
Sathe Rajendrath Sen
Nilmadhab er karamoti aj
Gora rayi dekhben.

Habul r Kanu r jutir chonde
Charkhar Gora dol
Bangali r mone phurti byapok
Bijoy er pa e ball.

Shibdas Babu somota pheran
Sesh hasi Abhilash
Mohun Bagan Bangalir buk e
Sona jhora itihas.

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Tridip Sheet shares the golden moments –

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Arindam Das shares the feeling –
 

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Udit Mitra hopes :

Ajke theke abar amader club notun kore sopoth nik..amra hobo sera, amra dekhbo
age, amra set korbo notun milestone!!
Prarthona korchi..hajar hajar bochor dhore dule dule chole jeno amader nouka!!
Sobaike sobuj maroon bhalobasa!!

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Shankar Chatterjee wishes

Respect, love, emotion, tradition all mixed up Mohun Bagan day at Mohun Bagan ground and Mohun Bagan began the centenary celebrations of their famous 1911 IFA Shield final win over British Army’s East Yorkshire Regiment at the club ground, on Thursday.

The club officials and fans across the globe celebrated this historic day in their own ways. One of the prominent event was that of a torch relay from Mohun Bagan Lane, North Kolkata to the Mohun Bagan tent. Atin Ghosh was the key person behind the event. Prominent mohunbaganis like Justice Shyamal Sen, footballer Prasun Banerjee were present at Mohun Bagan Lane. Later on Srinjoy Basu received the torch from Atin Ghosh at the tent.

This was followed by three consecutive football matches – first between Mohun Bagan juniors and Mona Guin Coaching Centre, where the green and maroon brigade won 2-0. Then there was another match between the ex-players of the club.  Participants include players like Vijayan, Ancheri, Tarun De, Shyam Thapa, Amit Das and more. Mohun Bagan whites won 2-1 against Mohun Bagan Maroon-and -green.  Later Kolkata Sports Journalist Club won against Artists Forum by 3-0

  

In this auspicious occasion former players, cinema artists, political leaders and other famous personalities were present. At a glittering function in the evening at the club ground, the club awarded  ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ to the family members of the 9 triumphant footballers – family members of Bhuti Sukul could not be contacted. Before that H.E. Mr. N.K.Narayanan, Governor of West Bengal and   Post Master General Mr. S. Chakraborty released a special cover for the memorial of the 1911 team. Later there was a fantastic cultural programme, performed by Sraboni Sen, Lopamudra Mitra and Bangla Band Chandrabindoo. There were three Padmashrees Sailen Manna, Chuni Goswami and P.K. Banerjee were beside ministers of Govt. of West Bengal and Central Government. The Mayor of Kolkata was also there.

 

MohunBaganclub.com salute this immortal-XI of 1911 with full of respect, emotion and love. Jai Ho Mohun Bagan.

29th July, Mohun Bagan,as usual the day will be celebrated with emotion, respect and love for football. On that day in 1911 Mohun Bagan won the IFA Shield first ever by beating East Yorkshire Regiment. That victory against a British team brought great strength to the nation as per freedom fighting is concerned. So this is not only the victory of IFA Shield for the first time by a Indian team but it is related with fight for Independence against the British colonial rule also. This year the memorable victory step into 100th year and Mohun Bagan Athletic Club management decided to celebrate the great day over the year with various programme.

This the red letter day for Indian football as well as Indian history. There are various programmes today in the club tent.

The main gate is built like IFA Shield trophy and the main stage is built in the shape of the club’s logo “sailing boat”.

   

MB Gate                                                                              Immortal XI Glow Sign by SMS

There will be three exhibition matches will be held at Mohun Bagan ground from 1.30 pm. First match will be played between Mohun Bagan junior team versus Mona Guin Coachig centre. This year is the birth centenary of Ex-Mohun Bagan captain Mona Guin as well. So this match is also significant as well. After that the match between Ex players and later another match between Sports Journalists-XI and Artist Forum-XI will be played.

A “Special Cover” duly authorized by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Government of India, would be released by H.E. Mr. M.K. Narayanan, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal and a music album of the movie “Eagaro”, the movie related with the great victory of IFA Shield on 1911 will be released as well.

After that Mohun Bagan Ratna will be conferred posthumously to the Team Members of 1911 (except captain Shibdas Bhaduri who has already been honoured with Mohun Bagan Ratna before). The nearest relatives of the players will be will take that award from the stage.

Road to victory: IFA Shield 1911

July 10: 1st round, Rangers ground, Mohun Bagan  3-0 St. Xaviers

                                                                  (Abhilash Ghosh, Bijoydas Bhaduri 2)

July 14: 2nd round, Customs ground, Mohun Bagan  2-1 Rangers

                                                                    (Shibdas Bhaduri 2)   

July 19: 3rd round, Dalhousie ground, Mohun Bagan  1-0 Rifle Brigade

                                                                      (Bijoydas Bhaduri)

July 24: Semi final, Dalhousie ground, Mohun Bagan  1-1 Middlesex Regiment

                                                                      (Jatindranath Roy)

July 25: Repeat semi final, Dalhousie ground, Mohun Bagan 3-0 Middlesex Regiment

                                                                         (Shibdas Bhaduri, Habul Sarkar, Jatindranath Roy)

July 29: Final, Mohun Bagan  2-1 East Yorkshire Regiment

                          (Shibdas Bhaduri, Abhilash Ghosh)

 

A Glow-sign board (picture above)  will be inagurated by Hon. Gen Secretary Mr. Anjan Mitra and executive comitee, presented by Sabuj Maroon Swapno (SMS). There will be the various cultural programme will held also at the main stage by the famous artists like Sraboni Sen, Lopamudra Mitra, Bangla Band 'Chandrabindoo'.

Gerard Ambassa Guy, the Cameroonian-born Hong Kong footballer arrived Kolkata for trial in Mohun Bagan as player of Asian origin. He was in the ground today morning and did light practice under Stanley. In the after-noon he did some physical training and stretching as well. He has played last match on May 25th, 2010, that is why coach needs to see his fitness first. Stanley also added that he doesn’t want to say any thing before see him in practice in next few days.

This 6ft.1in. footballer was the member of Cameroon under-23 team from 1995 to 2000. And he played for Hong-Kong national football team also and scored 6 goals in 21 matches. Gerard was born on 21^st September, 1978 and his last played club was South China Club, Hong Kong. He has also played for Happy Valley, Yee Hope, Instant-Dict and Rangers (HKG) in the past.

Now this 31 years player, whose nickname is JJ, needs to prove himself eligible for Mohun Bagan. However, time will tell that. Mean while, officials is not going to sign any agreement with him before the meeting of AIFF which is going to be held on the first week of August. Because in that meeting there will be decided how many players of foreigners quota as well as Asian will be allowed to play for a club in this season.

 

Picture Courtesy: Bartaman

 

The Endeavour, which was started by the National Club of India, Mohunbagan AC and the largest integrated iron and steel producer of India, Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL), the Mohunbagan SAIL Football Academy(MBSFA) celebrated their 7th anniversary on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

 The colorful celebration was kicked-off by the flag hoisting ceremony by Mr. Tapan Roy, In-charge, MBSFA. To encourage Football among the local schools, the MBSFA organized a two-day long inter school football tournament. This tournament was divided in three groups, grade II, III & IV. Eight different English Medium Schools from Durgapur and its surroundings have taken part in this tournament.

Former Mohunbagan and India captain I. M. Vijayan, Former Mohunbagan player and coach Jahar Das, senior club officials and their families were present on this occasion.

MBSFA felicitated Mr. I. M. Vijayan and Mr. Jahar Das for their valuable contribution towards Indian Football.

Mr. Vijayan and Mr. Jahar Das both encouraged the participants and the academy wards in their respective speeches.

The programme ended successfully with Annual Day Cake Cutting Ceremony. During this two days programme the entire academy premises have been decorated by Green & Maroon lights.

For images click here (This will take you to www.mbsfa.org) 

– Sumanta Misra , Durgapur

Under new coach Stanley Rozario practice Mohun Bagan senior team started their practice from 16th July. Due to Santosh Trophy and National Camp there are only 13 players are participated now in the practice. Therefore, residiantial camp which is supposed to be held at Guwahati from 4th of the month of August may be postponed for a week or more. Also Captain Isfaq Ahmed still not reached to Kolkata due to present unrest situation in Kashmir. The foreigners as well have not arrived. Barreto and Muritala Ali may come at Kolkata on 1st and 2nd of the month August, while Edeh Chiddi will not come before 10th of August.

Here is the practice schedule of rest of the days of July of Mohun Bagan senior team mentioned below:

19TH JULY, MONDAY      Gym Training                                                     8 to 10.30 am

Field Training                                                    3.30 to 5.30 pm

 

20TH JULY, TUESDAY       Field Training                                                    8 to 10.30 am

 

21ST JULY, WEDNESDAY Gym Training                                                    8 to 10.30 am

Field Training                                                    3.30 to 5.30 pm

 

22ND JULY, THURSDAY Field Training                                                     8 to 10.30 am

 

23RD JULY, FRIDAY          Gym Training                                                     8 to 10.30 am

 

24TH JULY, SATURDAY   Field Training                                                     8 to 10.30 am

 

25TH JULY, SUNDAY        REST

 

26TH JULY, MONDAY      Gym Training                                                     8 to 10.30 am

Development of Speed, Endurance through Grid Games              3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

 

27TH JULY, TUESDAY       Development of Speed,                              3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Endurance through Grid Games

 

28TH JULY, WEDNESDAY  Gym Training                                                   8 to 10.30 am

Development of Endurance, Speed and agility with ball               3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

 

29TH JULY, THURSDAY   Development of Endurance,                       8 to 10.30 am

Speed and agility with ball

 

Mariners started practice of the new season of 2010-11 under their new coach Stanley Rozario. There was a introduction part between the New Coach and the footballers,after that they practiced hard till the rain come. The players of Santosh Trophy squad also joined practice today. They also met new coach.

Habibur Rahman Mondal back in squad after one year illness.

So its a new season, new coach, new game.

Best of Luck Mariners.

 

Picture Courtesy: Bartaman

The new season’s practice of senior team will start from 16th July at Mohun Bagan Ground. Except the players of national camp and foreign all the players will be reported to club on 15th July. There will be a residential camp at Guwahati or Jalpaiguri from 4th of August to 20th August. Barreto, Chiddi and new recruit Muritala Ali will join the practice at 1st August in Kolkata. The officials are now finding a stopper of Asian Quota, some bio-data has arrived in their hands, and soon some of the players will be called for trial.

It has been declared in a Press release that Mohun Bagan Ratna will be conferred posthumously on 29th July 2010 (Mohun Bagan Day) to the following players of 1911 IFA Shield winning Team:

• A. Sukul

• Abhilash Ghosh

• Bijoydas Bhaduri

• Hiralal Mukherjee

• Jatindranath Roy

• Monmohan Mukherjee

• Nilmadhab Bhattacharya

• Rajendranath Sengupta

• Shrish Chandra Sarkar

• Sudhir Kumar Chatterjee

 Meanwhile CITI MART has been declared as the new sponsor of the Mohun Bagan Nursery team.