Sunil Chhetri Showcaused by Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan A.C. showcause  Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri, Mohun Bagan

Indian forward, Sunil Chhetri has been showcaused by Mohun Bagan A.C. for not informing/taking permission from Club Officials before leaving for attending the UEFA Champions league show in Dubai. The incident took place after Mohun Bagan's match against Air India.

Sunil did not returned with the team to Kolkata and had gone straight away to Dubai without informing the Club.

Sunil thus missed club's crucial practise session for flying in Dubai and that did not make the officials any happier.

Sunil Chhetri linked with Indonesian club Persib Bandung

Sunil Chhetri under shortlist
of Indonesian club

Persib Bandung

Indian ace forward, Sunil Chhetri, who currently plays for Mohun Bagan has been linked with Indonesia Super League side Persib Bandung whose current coach is ex-Churchill brothers coach Drago Mamic. Drago Mamic has quite a few players in his shortlist which includes Sunil Chhetri(Mohun Bagan, India), Yan Paing(Yadanarbon, Myanmar) and a player from FC Seoul, but he feels that the contract value of these players could prove to be the main barrier standing at around U.S.20,000$, would be a problem for the Indonesian club as it is above the rate of other foreign players playing in the league.

Sunil Chhetri declared AIFF Player of the Year

Sunil Chhetri, AIFF Player of the Year 2011

Indian ace forward Sunil Chhetri has been declared the AIFF player of the year for the year 2011. Sunil has been very impressive in his for the country. In the recently concluded SAFF Championship, he was the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and grabbed the top goal scorers award. He has scored 13 goals in the 17 appearances made in the National Team jersey while for his performances in the domestic circuit includes 11 goals in 20 appearances.

The voting was done by the i-league coaches who chose him among the 5 nominated players for the award.

AIFF General secretary Kushal Das congratulated saying,"“I congratulate Sunil for being the AIFF Player-of-the-Year. He has had an outstanding year winning many accolades and I’m sure he will continue his good form in the New Year both for the country and his club.”

Sunil Chhetri will receive a sum of Rs.2 lakh along with a silver plaque.




SUNIL CHHETRI’S PERFORMANCE IN 2011



INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL


January 14, 2011: One goal vs Bahrain (Asian Cup, Doha).
January 18, 2011: One goal vs South Korea (Asian Cup, Doha).
March 21, 2011: One goal vs Chinese Taipeh (AFC Challenge Cup – Qualifiers, Kuala Lumpur).
July 10, 2011: One goal vs Maldives (International Friendly, Male).
November 16, 2011: Two goals vs Malaysia (International Friendly, Kolkata).
December 3, 2011: One goal vs Afghanistan (SAFF Championship, New Delhi).
December 5, 2011: Two goals vs Bhutan (SAFF Championship, New Delhi).
December 7, 2011: One goal vs Sri Lanka (SAFF Championship, New Delhi).
December 9, 2011: Two goals vs Maldives (SAFF Championship, New Delhi).
December 11, 2011: One goal vs Afghanistan (SAFF Championship, New Delhi).


INTERNATIONAL: 13 goals in 17 matches


CLUB FOOTBALL: 


7 goals in 10 matches for Chirag United/Now called Prayag United  (I-league 2010-11)


For Mohun Bagan:


April 3, 2011: One goal vs Dempo (Kolkata).
April 10, 2011: One goal vs Churchill Brothers (Margao).
April 16, 2011: One goal vs Mohun Bagan (Kolkata).
April 29, 2011: Two goals vs ONGC (Kohlapur).
May 29, 2011: One goal vs Viva Kerala (Kolkata).
June 1, 2011: One goal vs East Bengal (Kolkata).


4 goals in 10 matches for McDowell Mohun Bagan (2011-12)




September 21, 2011: One goal vs Churchill Brothers (Pune – Federation Cup)
November 6, 2011: Two goals vs Mumbai FC (Pune – I-League)
November 10, 2011: One goal vs Churchill Brothers (Kolkata – I-League).


GRAND TOTAL: 24 GOALS IN 2011


Previous Recipients of AIFF-Player of the Year


1992: I.M.Vijayan
1993: V.P.Sathyan
1994: Jo Paul Ancheri
1995: Bhaichung Bhutia
1996: Bruno Coutinho
1997: I.M.Vijayan
2000: I.M.Vijayan
2001: Jo Paul Ancheri 
2002: Deepak Mondal 
2003: Tomba Singh 
2004: S.Venkatesh 
2005: Climax Lawrence 
2006: Surkumar Singh 
2007: Sunil Chhetri 
2008: Bhaichung Bhutia 
2009: Subrata Pal
2010: Gouramangi Singh

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje took part in Training Game at Murray Park

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua will fly back to India on Thursday

     
Indian forwards on trials Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua took part in a practice game at the Murray Park on Wednesday. Both worked hard to impress Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall in the wet conditions at the training ground. Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua played for different teams and Chhetri's team came out on top with a 2-1 win.

Both forwards will now fly back to India to join their team for the eight nations SAFF Championships which is going to start from 2nd December.

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje might feature in Hamburg Friendly

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje on Rangers FC Trial

       

Indian striking duo of Sunil Chhetri and Jeje might get an opportunity to impress the Rangers FC coach Ally McCoist when Rangers FC take on Hamburg in a friendly match scheduled to take place on Tuesday, provided they get the necessary clearances for their appearance. Meanwhile, both forwards had their first training session with the main team on Saturday. Both are expected to travel with the main team to watch the game against Kilmarnock on Sunday.

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje reached Glasgow for Trials

Rangers FC, Scottish Premier League

Indian Internationals Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua arrived at the Glasgow airport on Friday evening for their trials with Scottish Premier League(SPL) side Rangers FC. They will train with the main team from the next day under the observation of Coach Ally McCoist. For both the forwards it will not be an easy transition, as the temperature there is near five degrees which is in contrast to the weather in India. Both of them will have to adapt themselves well in order to give a good account of themselves and perhaps getting a contract with the Scottish club. The trial length is expected to be of two weeks.

CONFIRMED: Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua offered trials at Rangers FC

Rangers Football Club has offered Sunil And Jeje Trials

                                                             
Scottish Premier League club Rangers FC have confirmed in their official site that they will be taking the trials of the two prolific strikers in Indian Football Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua. Both of them are expected to start their trial at the Murray Park at the end of November. Both of them will train at the Murray Park with the first team squad.

Sunil Chhetri(Left) and Jeje Lalpekhlua(Right) offered trials at Rangers FC

Rangers' Head of Business Development, Raymond Farrelly, will be making a visit to India later this month to meet high-ranking personnel from i-League clubs in the Mumbai and Kolkata before visiting the TFA(Tata football academy) in Jamshedpur.

It all now rests on the shoulders of the clubs to decide whether or not they allow the players to grant the move for trial. Lets hope the clubs decision does not become an obstacle in the path of creating history for the two undoubted talents. 

Rangers Interested in Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua?

Rangers FC interested in Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua

According to "Daily Record", two of the most prominent forward of Indian Football, Sunil Chhetri(Mohun Bagan) and Jeje Lalpekhlua(Pune FC) are being watched by Scottish Premier League side Rangers FC and they are expected to make a move on either or both of them when the next transfer window opens in January. Both strikers, Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua are said to be considered for a trial later this month at Glasgow under the vigilance of Ally McCoist, Manager, Rangers FC.

Sunil Chhetri, Forward, Mohun Bagan

Sunil Chhetri had earlier gathered interest of many top clubs which includes Celtic FC, Queens Park Rangers, Coventry City, Sporting Kansas. He even signed a contract with Queens Park Rangers (currently playing in English Premier League) but his move fell out due to the denial of work-Permit by the UK government. Later, he was snapped up by MLS(Major League Soccer) side Sporting Kansas(then known as Kansas City Wizards). He then returned to India to play for Prayag Untied. Now he is playing for Mohun Bagan.

Jeje Lalpekhlua, Forward, Pune FC

Jeje Lalpekhlua, 20 who currently plays for Pune FC has had a fair bit of attention gathered towards him after his arrival at the International arena scoring 5 goals in his 8 appearances. Jeje has also been nominated by Sports Illustrated's Top 10 Asian Players who can play in Europe.