Category: Down Memory Lane

The fastest derby goal – 24th July, 1976

Let’s take a lazy stroll to exactly 49 years back. Yes, 24.07.1976 saw the fastest ever goal in the all-special derby match between two the arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. It was a crucial CFL match played at Eden Gardens on a monsoon afternoon. Akbar, aka ‘chhote miya’, was the star scoring the winner of the tie within just 14 to 15 seconds of the start. It’s still a record in due credit of Mohun Bagan. And for the fans, it’s pure nostalgia. Here’s a chance to reminisce the moment with the audio clip of the commentary of the match and the stills of the hero (Akbar) and his feat. 

 

A very rare clip of Shahenshah wishing Mohun Bagan

It’s a well-known fact that the legendary actor Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is an ardent fan of Mohun Bagan and used to watch the matches in Maidan when he spent his early service-life at Calcutta. Still on the sets of KBC or in any occasion, he delightfully reminisces those days and boasts in public being a fan of the club. Now, here’s a light moment he’s sharing a few years back with Mr. Suraj Pandey, an eminent photo-journalist and a member of Mohun Bagan, where he delivered his heartfelt wishes for our club.