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