Feliz aniversário Jose Ramirez Barreto – Happy birthday Jose Ramirez Barreto. Mohun Bagan’s captain turns 35 on 3rd September 2011. He is the second heart throb, after Mahanayak Uttam Kumar – the great stalwart whose birthday is celebrated by Mohun Bagan lovers on 3rd September each year.

MohunBaganClub.com wishes Sailen Manna a very happy birthday. One of the greatest footballers of the world, on of the best defenders India has ever produced, Captain of Mohun Bagan and India, was born on September 1, 1924. Here’s wishing the Padmasree, Mohun Bagan Ratna – a very happy birthday.

Salien Manna was a graduate from Surendranath College under Calcutta University. He started his career in 1940 with Howrah Union in the 2nd Division of Kolkata Football League. In the year 1942, he joined Mohun Bagan and he played in this club till his retirement in the year of 1960. He captained Mohun Bagan as well as Indian team. He was the best defender in his time among the others. He was known for his anticipation, covering and strong free-kick.

The Great Sailen Manna started his international career in the year 1948 at London Olympics. India won the Gold Medal in 1951 Asian Games under Manna’s captaincy. Also won the Quadranular Tournament for four times 1952 to 1956 consecutively.

Honours and Awards:

• Included in the list of the 10 best Captains of the world by English FA in 1953.
• Awarded Padmashree in 1971 by the Government of India.
• Awarded the "Footballer of the Millennium" by All India Football Federation in 2000.
• Awarded "Mohun Bagan Ratna" in 2001.

Long live great Mannada, We salute you.

Sabuj Maroon Sathi, in association with ‘Balishtha Group’ is going to organise a function on 4th September 2011 at the Star Theatre. The programme starts at 6:30 pm. Participants include Rupankar and Nachiketa.

Sabuj Maroon Sathi, a Mohun Bagan Fan Club,  has been working on the event for months, and has been happy to be part of the Centenary Celebration of  IFA Shield win (1911) by Mohun Bagan.

If anybody is interested, he or she can contact Avijit Mitra at +91-9831065335 for the tickets of the Event.