Mr. Veronica,
I always appreciate your bold and frank views on various subjects, but I must admit that on the subject of goalkeeper Subrata Paul in the match between Indian and UAE, I beg to differ. I have watched the match on television and slow motion replays in great detail. The goalkeeper was not at fault. Subrata did not charge on the player, but the player charged on the Indian goalkeeper even when the Indian goalkeeper had the full posssesion of the ball. The replays show very clearly that Subrata had no firm bodily contact on the UAE player. The UAE player knowing fully well that the referee was behind him and the linesman was at the far end went down dramatically. Infact the UAE player should have been sent off for faking. FIFA rules clearly state that the goalkeeper should not be infringed upon when in possesion of the ball. Now we cannot question FIFA's credentials. If the Indian management lodges a complaint then FIFA should see the slow motion replays and ban the UAE player for further matches. Subrata's dastardly and inhuman act on Junior cannot be condoned.
You have questioned Armando Colaco's credentials and you also call Dempo SC a local outfit. Dempo SC over the years have been the national champions and the I league has been recognised by AFC. To coach a AFC affiliated team a coach requires a AFC licence which Armando has obtained long time back. To coach Indian football team a FIFA affiliated licence is required which Armando has. FIFA does not allow anyone to coach a national football team without the required licences and requisites. Dempo SC created history by becoming the first Indian team to reach the semifinals of the AFC cup in 2008. They have qualified to play in AFC Champions league twice, won the I league twice and National Football league twice. They are also the winners of Goa league 11 times, besides winning the Durand and the Federation Cup. Dempo SC at the moment is Goa's numero uno football club and this cannot be denied. It is the only goan club which has a majority of goan players unlike some other goan clubs who are filled with non goans for the sake of glory and fame. Goans should be proud of Armando Colaco as he is the first goan to be appointed as the head coach of the Indian Football Team. His appointment has not come through back door and it is be noted that his appointment is only temporary and not permanent.
Finally, no one needs a character certificate from UAE especially after the disrespectful showboating act committed by one of the players named Awana Diab recently when converting a penalty against Lebanon in a world cup friendly.
Regards,
Xavier Furtado.
July 26, 2011
FLORIAN LOBO ON VERONICA ON HIS ARTICLE ON INDIA-UAE TIE.
Dear Veronica,
I fully agree with your views as far as Subrata Pal and Armando is concerned.
Both should get the big 'SACK' from the International Soccer even if they may be pampered by local, insignificant soccer clubs like Dempos. The performance of our Indian soccer teams is such that I normally change the channel to hunt for any other International soccer game aired on the TV. The football our guys play is: Kick the ball the moment you get it, no matter where it lands. There is no skilled management of the ball at all. I wonder if Armando knows what 'ball-skill' is, in the first place.
:-))
Frankly speaking, as an old-time football buff and small time college team player, Chowgule College's then keeper ( in mid 60's) showed the same, if not hardcore, criminal tendencies, if you will agree with me. ANDREW is the name. He always ignored the ball and went for the player.
Cheers
floriano
GRA/GSRP
I fully agree with your views as far as Subrata Pal and Armando is concerned.
Both should get the big 'SACK' from the International Soccer even if they may be pampered by local, insignificant soccer clubs like Dempos. The performance of our Indian soccer teams is such that I normally change the channel to hunt for any other International soccer game aired on the TV. The football our guys play is: Kick the ball the moment you get it, no matter where it lands. There is no skilled management of the ball at all. I wonder if Armando knows what 'ball-skill' is, in the first place.
:-))
Frankly speaking, as an old-time football buff and small time college team player, Chowgule College's then keeper ( in mid 60's) showed the same, if not hardcore, criminal tendencies, if you will agree with me. ANDREW is the name. He always ignored the ball and went for the player.
Cheers
floriano
GRA/GSRP
July 25, 2011
INDIAN GOALKEEPER SUBRATA PAL DISGRACED INDIA.
Indian Goakeeper Subrata PalWithin a period of 5 minutes, 2 penalties with 2 Red Cards were awarded against India during the soccer match between India and UAE played in Abu Dhabi on 24th of this month. It was a qualifying round match for the next World Cup. With the current irresponsibly lethargic rate of development of soccer in India, I can confidently say that India will never qualify for the World Cup Tournament, especially when we prepare and field a team such as we fielded this time against UAE under the irresponsible Goan Team Manager Armando Colaco. The first penalty awarded against India by the Qatari Referee was appropriate but surely not the Red Card given to the Indian deep defender. It was too much for a too simple infringement in too early time after starting the game.
However the second penalty awarded within 5 minutes was absolutely deserving and more than that the Red Card given to Indian keeper Subrata Pal who was not doing the job of goalkeeping but that of a criminal. He is the killer of Dempo’s Brazilian Christiano Junior 6 years back in the Federation Cup tournament played in Bangalore and the same thing he wanted to do again for the UAE forward when he holding the ball in his hands went charging the UAE forward with his folded knee. Good that the knee did not exactly hit the private part of UAE forward otherwise there would have been 2nd murder committed by this Indian murderer goalkeeper Subrata Pal after the first murder of Dempo’s Brazilian Christiano.Junior.
After receiving the Red Card, Subrata Pal with his aggressive body language was reluctant to leave the field like a "Dada" and during these few moments of his Tamasha doing, his body gestures and facial appearance depicted his image that of a ruffian and criminal. This man and his likes got dirty habit in Calcutta to act and play rough. What ruffianism they do in India they want to repeat outside India as well. But outside Indian soccer is controlled by international umpires and officials. UAE is not Calcutta and not India. By this rude and rough behaviour in Abu Dhabi against the local players, Subrata Pal created a very bad image of India and Indians in UAE where thousands and thousands Indians are earning their sustenance. To work there peacefully they require strong goodwill of the locals which is going to be surely affected due to the misbehaviour of one Indian ruffian Subrata Pal the disgraceful keeper of Indian national team. He forgot that he was also an Ambassador of India on the field and instead acted like a murderer.
However the second penalty awarded within 5 minutes was absolutely deserving and more than that the Red Card given to Indian keeper Subrata Pal who was not doing the job of goalkeeping but that of a criminal. He is the killer of Dempo’s Brazilian Christiano Junior 6 years back in the Federation Cup tournament played in Bangalore and the same thing he wanted to do again for the UAE forward when he holding the ball in his hands went charging the UAE forward with his folded knee. Good that the knee did not exactly hit the private part of UAE forward otherwise there would have been 2nd murder committed by this Indian murderer goalkeeper Subrata Pal after the first murder of Dempo’s Brazilian Christiano.Junior.
After receiving the Red Card, Subrata Pal with his aggressive body language was reluctant to leave the field like a "Dada" and during these few moments of his Tamasha doing, his body gestures and facial appearance depicted his image that of a ruffian and criminal. This man and his likes got dirty habit in Calcutta to act and play rough. What ruffianism they do in India they want to repeat outside India as well. But outside Indian soccer is controlled by international umpires and officials. UAE is not Calcutta and not India. By this rude and rough behaviour in Abu Dhabi against the local players, Subrata Pal created a very bad image of India and Indians in UAE where thousands and thousands Indians are earning their sustenance. To work there peacefully they require strong goodwill of the locals which is going to be surely affected due to the misbehaviour of one Indian ruffian Subrata Pal the disgraceful keeper of Indian national team. He forgot that he was also an Ambassador of India on the field and instead acted like a murderer.
In Nineteen Thirties in Australia due to the attrocious Bodyline Bowling by the visiting English player Larwood created havoc with the top players of the host country, its ugly result apeared outside the stadium for a long time when English people were hated by the Australians everywhere in Australia.
After the match between India & UAE one UAE national I met and he asked me "Are you Indians so rude?" I replied we Goans are totally different from these hardcore Bharatis telling him further how Subrata Pal killed our own Goa registered Brazilian player playing for Goan outfit Dempo.
Armando Colaco the team manager of India must own the responsibility of the entire fiasco that took place during this match and "get out" from his post. He failed to discipline his team especially the criminal Subrata Pal who first of all deserve no place in Indian squad after killing Goan player Christiano Junior. By the way is Armando Colaco really fit to be the manager of Indian squad and if yes on what basis? What was his soccer qualification as a coach? It is not enough to have long experience as Dempo’s coach. Dempo is local outfit and can such kindergarten man run the show of India? Armando Colaco is not Backenbeur nor Indian Naeemuddin. Armando Colaco proved to be a big failure by applying Goan butler’s management which is ok for Dempo. Because of his weak and indiscipline management Indian squad failed not only the Indian soccer team but more than that India and Indians in UAE who are now scorned by the locals.
The great Brazilian footballer Rivelino of 1970 -74 Brazilian squad besides being a very fine player was also a very aggressive hard tackler and retaliation was his forte. But with the heavy warning from his Team Manager against retaliation even for faulty hard tackle against him, he was firmly controlled and because of this strict disciplinary check on his retaliatory attitude not only he dished out attractive soccer but he also helped Brazil to dish out most attractive soccer thus gaining enormous goodwill for Brazil from all around the globe. This happened only because of the super skill of Manager to control the temper of his player. While our Armando Colaco failed and he failed miserably. As a Goan, I am ashamed of his failed managership.
Finally, according to the latest news circulating, with the blessing of Armando Colaco, Dempo is trying to seek the services for their team of that criminal Subrata Pal. If it happens, then the Goans not only the supporters of Dempo but all Goans should boycott Dempo. We don’t want on our soil a criminal who killed our Goan player. Goans must join together and revolt against Armando Colaco and Dempo Sports Club.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
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