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{{infobox football club
{{infobox football club
| clubname = '''Mohun Bagan'''
| clubname = Mohun Bagan
| current = 2013–14 Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. season
| current = 2013–14 Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. season
| image = [[File:Mohan Bagan FC Logo.svg|200px]]
| image = [[File:Mohun Bagan A.C. Logo.svg|160px]]
| fullname = Mohun Bagan Athletic Club
| fullname = Mohun Bagan Athletic Club
| nickname = MACHA
| nickname = Mariners
| founded = {{Start date|df=yes|9 DEC 2012}}
| founded = {{Start date|df=yes|1889}}
| ground = [[Salt Lake Stadium]],<br>[[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]
| ground = [[Salt Lake Stadium]],<br>[[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]
| capacity = 120,000
| capacity = 120,000
| owner = [[United spirits Limited]]
| owner = [[United Breweries Group]]
| chairman = [[22 POSU]]
| chairman = [[Swapan Sadhan Bose]]
| manager = [[Subhash Bhowmick]]
| manager = [[Subhash Bhowmick]]
| league = [[I-League]]
| league = [[I-League]]
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''''''Mohun Bagan''' ''' is an [[India]]n [[I-League]] [[association football|football]] club based in [[Kolkata]]. It has been dubbed as the national Club of [[India]] and has the distinction of being one of the oldest football clubs in Asia, having been established in 1889.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about-us|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> The football team has been successful since its establishment and has maintained its status as one of India's most successful clubs, having won multiple trophies of national significance such as the [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]], [[Rovers Cup]], [[Durand Cup]], [[IFA Shield]], [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]] and the [[Calcutta Football League]]. Mohun Bagan was the first Indian team to defeat a british team, when they defeated the [[East Yorkshire Regiment]], 2-1 to lift the 1911 IFA Shield.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE HISTORICAL TRIUMPH OF 1911 IFA SHIELD|url=http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/1911_ifa.html|work=Mohun Bagan Fan Site|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref>
'''Mohun Bagan ''' is an [[India]]n [[I-League]] [[association football|football]] club based in [[Kolkata]]. It has been dubbed as the National Club of [[India]] and has the distinction of being one of the oldest football clubs in Asia, having been established in 1889.<ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about-us|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> The football team has been successful since its establishment and has maintained its status as one of India's most successful clubs, having won multiple trophies of national significance such as the [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]], [[Rovers Cup]], [[Durand Cup]], [[IFA Shield]], [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]] and the [[Calcutta Football League]]. Mohun Bagan was the first Indian team to defeat a European team, when they defeated the [[East Yorkshire Regiment]], 2-1 to lift the 1911 IFA Shield.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE HISTORICAL TRIUMPH OF 1911 IFA SHIELD|url=http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/1911_ifa.html|work=Mohun Bagan Fan Site|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref>


Mohun Bagan has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]], with whom it contests the [[Kolkata derby]].
Mohun Bagan has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]], with whom it contests the [[Kolkata derby]].


==History==
==History==
During the late 1800s the [[Indian independence movement]] was well into its beginning and the widespread rebellion of the Indian nationalists fired the imagination of all the Indians in the country and to help the movement, Bhupendranath Basu, with the help of the Mitra Family, and the Sen Family founded Mohun Bagan under the name ''Mohun Bagan sporting club'' on 15 August 1889.<ref name=History>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/history|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> The club his said to have played their first ever game at the Mohun Bagan Villa against Eden Hindu hostel.<ref name=History/> Right before the one year anniversary of the club professor F.J. Rhow asked whether the club had organized any rifle shooting or angling or other related activities and when the answer to that question was yes it was suggested that the club be renamed from Sporting to Athletic. The officials agreed and the club was officially renamed as ''Mohun Bagan Athletic Club''.<ref name=History/> Then in 1891 the club relocated grounds to [[Shyampukur]] and then again they relocated, this time to Shyam Square.<ref name=History/> Mohun Bagan played in their first ever tournament in their history in 1893 when they played in the Coochbehar Cup.<ref name=History/>
During the late 1800s the [[Indian independence movement]] was well into its beginning and the widespread rebellion of the Indian nationalists fired the imagination of all the Indians in the country and to help the movement, Bhupendranath Basu, with the help of the Mitra Family, and the Sen Family founded Mohun Bagan under the name ''Mohun Bagan Sporting Club'' on 15 August 1889.<ref name=History>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/history|work=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> The club his said to have played their first ever game at the Mohun Bagan Villa against Eden Hindu hostel.<ref name=History/> Right before the one year anniversary of the club professor F.J. Rhow asked whether the club had organized any rifle shooting or angling or other related activities and when the answer to that question was no it was suggested that the club be renamed from Sporting to Athletic. The officials agreed and the club was officially renamed as ''Mohun Bagan Athletic Club''.<ref name=History/> Then in 1891 the club relocated grounds to [[Shyampukur]] and then again they relocated, this time to Shyam Square.<ref name=History/> Mohun Bagan played in their first ever tournament in their history in 1893 when they played in the Coochbehar Cup.<ref name=History/>


Later, Mohun Bagan participated in various tournaments like Coochbehar Cup and the Trades Cup but were unsuccessful.<ref name=Sabujmaroonswapno1903>{{cite web|title=THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY : 1889–1903|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1889-1903|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> After the Calcutta Corporation opened the public square known as Shyam Square, the club was alloted space there along with Aryans and Baghbazar Club. Thus Shyam Square became the third ground for Mohun Bagan (1895–1900).<ref name=Sabujmaroonswapno1903/>
Later, Mohun Bagan participated in various tournaments like Coochbehar Cup and the Trades Cup but were unsuccessful.<ref name=Sabujmaroonswapno1903>{{cite web|title=THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY : 1889–1903|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1889-1903|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> After the Calcutta Corporation opened the public square known as Shyam Square, the club was alloted space there along with Aryans and Baghbazar Club. Thus Shyam Square became the third ground for Mohun Bagan (1895–1900).<ref name=Sabujmaroonswapno1903/>
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Mohun Bagan won its first trophy in 1904 when they won Coochbehar Cup and then the club won it again in 1905.<ref name=FirstStep>{{cite web|title=FIRST STEP TOWARDS SUCCESS : 1904–1910|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1904-1910|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> In the same year Mohun Bagan reached the final of Gladstone Cup which was held in Chinsurah in which they defeated the reigning [[IFA Shield]] winners Dalhousie 6-1.<ref name=FirstStep/> In 1906, Mohun Bagan registered more success when the club grabbed the Trades Cup, Gladstone Cup and Coochbehar Cup all in the same year.<ref name=FirstStep/> Then in 1907 Mohun Bagan again won Trades Cup and then they completed the triple by winning it again in 1908.<ref name=FirstStep/>
Mohun Bagan won its first trophy in 1904 when they won Coochbehar Cup and then the club won it again in 1905.<ref name=FirstStep>{{cite web|title=FIRST STEP TOWARDS SUCCESS : 1904–1910|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1904-1910|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref> In the same year Mohun Bagan reached the final of Gladstone Cup which was held in Chinsurah in which they defeated the reigning [[IFA Shield]] winners Dalhousie 6-1.<ref name=FirstStep/> In 1906, Mohun Bagan registered more success when the club grabbed the Trades Cup, Gladstone Cup and Coochbehar Cup all in the same year.<ref name=FirstStep/> Then in 1907 Mohun Bagan again won Trades Cup and then they completed the triple by winning it again in 1908.<ref name=FirstStep/>


Mohun Bagan then created history by becoming the first Indian club to win the [[IFA Shield]] when they won it in 1911 against [[East Yorkshire Regiment]] by defeating them 2–1 despite the Mohun Bagan players playing in barefoot while East Yorkshire Regiment played with proper footballing equipment.<ref>{{cite web|title=India - List of IFA Shield Finals|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-ifahist.html|work=RSSSF|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CREATION OF HISTORY : Mohun BAGAN THE CHAMPION OF 1911 IFA SHIELD|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1911|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref>
Mohun Bagan then created history by becoming the first Indian club to win the [[IFA Shield]] when they won it in 1911 against [[East Yorkshire Regiment]] by defeating them 2–1 despite the Mohun Bagan players playing in barefoot while East Yorkshire Regiment played with proper footballing equipment.<ref>{{cite web|title=India - List of IFA Shield Finals|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-ifahist.html|work=RSSSF|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CREATION OF HISTORY : MOHUN BAGAN THE CHAMPION OF 1911 IFA SHIELD|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1911|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=20 November 2012}}</ref>


Mohun Bagan played their first match in first division of [[Calcutta Football League]] on May 15, 1915 against Calcutta Club.<ref name=CFL>{{cite web|title=SILVER AND GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION : 1912–1946|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1912-1946|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> Back then the Calcutta Football League was the number one football league in India. In 1937 Mohun Bagan played its first international match in against Englishton Corinthians of [[England]].<ref name=CFL/> In 1939 Mohun Bagan became the first ever Indian [[Calcutta Football League]] champion after a long awaiting 25 years.<ref name=CFL/>
Mohun Bagan played their first match in first division of [[Calcutta Football League]] on May 15, 1915 against Calcutta Club.<ref name=CFL>{{cite web|title=SILVER AND GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION : 1912–1946|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1912-1946|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> Back then the Calcutta Football League was the number one football league in India. In 1937 Mohun Bagan played its first international match in against Englishton Corinthians of [[England]].<ref name=CFL/> In 1939 Mohun Bagan became the first ever Indian [[Calcutta Football League]] champion after a long awaiting 25 years.<ref name=CFL/>
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In 1998 Mohun Bagan won the triple by winning the [[IFA Shield]], [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]] and the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title=GOLDEN ERA OF THE CLUB AND CENTENARY YEAR CELEBRATION : 1978–1999|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1978-1999|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> In 2007 Mohun Bagan won the [[Indian Super Cup]] by defeating [[Dempo S.C.]] by a score of 4-0.<ref name=BrazilianFlavor>{{cite web|title=THE NEW MILLENIUM AND THE BRAZILIAN MAGIC : 2000–2009|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=2000-2009|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> Then one year later in 2008 Mohun Bagan players got the opportunity to play against [[Germany national football team|German]] international, [[Oliver Kahn]] in his official testimonial for [[FC Bayern Munich]].<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/> Along with Kahn, stars like [[Ze Roberto]] and [[Mark van Bommel]] were present in the Bayern team.<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/> The match was played on May 27, 2008 at [[Salt Lake Stadium]].<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/>
In 1998 Mohun Bagan won the triple by winning the [[IFA Shield]], [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]] and the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title=GOLDEN ERA OF THE CLUB AND CENTENARY YEAR CELEBRATION : 1978–1999|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=1978-1999|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> In 2007 Mohun Bagan won the [[Indian Super Cup]] by defeating [[Dempo S.C.]] by a score of 4-0.<ref name=BrazilianFlavor>{{cite web|title=THE NEW MILLENIUM AND THE BRAZILIAN MAGIC : 2000–2009|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/clubhistory.php?x=2000-2009|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> Then one year later in 2008 Mohun Bagan players got the opportunity to play against [[Germany national football team|German]] international, [[Oliver Kahn]] in his official testimonial for [[FC Bayern Munich]].<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/> Along with Kahn, stars like [[Ze Roberto]] and [[Mark van Bommel]] were present in the Bayern team.<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/> The match was played on May 27, 2008 at [[Salt Lake Stadium]].<ref name=BrazilianFlavor/>

On December 29, 2012, Mohun Bagan were barred from competiting in the I-League for 2 years after a decision was taken by the I League core committee. All their results in the I-League were declared cancelled.
But within a few days, the ban was lifted for a fine of Rs. 2 Crore. The score tally of Mohun Bagan was re-set to zero,but Mohun Bagan performed well and were able to avoid relegation. In fact the performance in this phase was examplary and if the cancelled points were taken into account, Mohun Bagan would have finished amongst the first four or five. Among other decisions related to the contentious issue, no official from Mohun Bagan will be allowed to represent the club in AIFF or I-League meetings in the current calendar year.


==Stadiums==
==Stadiums==
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[[File:Mohun bagan ground.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Mohun Bagan Ground]]
[[File:Mohun bagan ground.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Mohun Bagan Ground]]


The [[Mohun Bagan Ground]] is another stadium in Kolkata, India. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Mohun Bagan in [[Calcutta Football League]] matches. The stadium is currently undergoing modernisation with new bucket seats and other players and supporter friendly amenities being developed. This is the only club stadium in Kolkata which has Flood lights in place to facilitate evening kickoffs<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan - About the Club|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/theclub.php?x=abouttheclub#.UK2OUOOe_GA|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref>
The [[Mohun Bagan Ground]] is another stadium in Kolkata, India. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Mohun Bagan in [[Calcutta Football League]] matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people. The stadium is currently undergoing modernisation with new bucket seats and other players and supporter friendly amenities being developed. This is the only club stadium in Kolkata which has flood lights in place to facilitate evening kickoffs<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan - About the Club|url=http://www.sabujmaroonswapno.com/smsweb/theclub.php?x=abouttheclub#.UK2OUOOe_GA|work=Sabuj Maroon Swapno|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref>


==Supporters==
==Supporters==
Mohun Bagan currently have enormous fan bases in India. Currently, Modon Bagan supporters run their own fan site for Mohunn Bagan, known as Sabuj Meroon Swapno
Mohun Bagan currently have one of the biggest fan bases in India. Currently, Mohun Bagan supporters run their own fan site for Mohun Bagan, known as Sabuj Maroon Swapno.


==Players==
==Players==
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Mohun Bagan
File:Mohun Bagan A.C. Logo.svg
Full nameMohun Bagan Athletic Club
Nickname(s)Mariners
Founded1889 (1889)
GroundSalt Lake Stadium,
Kolkata, West Bengal
Capacity120,000
OwnerUnited Breweries Group
ChairmanSwapan Sadhan Bose
ManagerSubhash Bhowmick
LeagueI-League
2013–14I-League, 9th
Websitehttp://www.mohunbaganac.com/
Current season

Mohun Bagan is an Indian I-League football club based in Kolkata. It has been dubbed as the National Club of India and has the distinction of being one of the oldest football clubs in Asia, having been established in 1889.[1] The football team has been successful since its establishment and has maintained its status as one of India's most successful clubs, having won multiple trophies of national significance such as the Federation Cup, Rovers Cup, Durand Cup, IFA Shield, National Football League and the Calcutta Football League. Mohun Bagan was the first Indian team to defeat a European team, when they defeated the East Yorkshire Regiment, 2-1 to lift the 1911 IFA Shield.[2]

Mohun Bagan has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours East Bengal, with whom it contests the Kolkata derby.

History

During the late 1800s the Indian independence movement was well into its beginning and the widespread rebellion of the Indian nationalists fired the imagination of all the Indians in the country and to help the movement, Bhupendranath Basu, with the help of the Mitra Family, and the Sen Family founded Mohun Bagan under the name Mohun Bagan Sporting Club on 15 August 1889.[3] The club his said to have played their first ever game at the Mohun Bagan Villa against Eden Hindu hostel.[3] Right before the one year anniversary of the club professor F.J. Rhow asked whether the club had organized any rifle shooting or angling or other related activities and when the answer to that question was no it was suggested that the club be renamed from Sporting to Athletic. The officials agreed and the club was officially renamed as Mohun Bagan Athletic Club.[3] Then in 1891 the club relocated grounds to Shyampukur and then again they relocated, this time to Shyam Square.[3] Mohun Bagan played in their first ever tournament in their history in 1893 when they played in the Coochbehar Cup.[3]

Later, Mohun Bagan participated in various tournaments like Coochbehar Cup and the Trades Cup but were unsuccessful.[4] After the Calcutta Corporation opened the public square known as Shyam Square, the club was alloted space there along with Aryans and Baghbazar Club. Thus Shyam Square became the third ground for Mohun Bagan (1895–1900).[4]

Mohun Bagan won its first trophy in 1904 when they won Coochbehar Cup and then the club won it again in 1905.[5] In the same year Mohun Bagan reached the final of Gladstone Cup which was held in Chinsurah in which they defeated the reigning IFA Shield winners Dalhousie 6-1.[5] In 1906, Mohun Bagan registered more success when the club grabbed the Trades Cup, Gladstone Cup and Coochbehar Cup all in the same year.[5] Then in 1907 Mohun Bagan again won Trades Cup and then they completed the triple by winning it again in 1908.[5]

Mohun Bagan then created history by becoming the first Indian club to win the IFA Shield when they won it in 1911 against East Yorkshire Regiment by defeating them 2–1 despite the Mohun Bagan players playing in barefoot while East Yorkshire Regiment played with proper footballing equipment.[6][7]

Mohun Bagan played their first match in first division of Calcutta Football League on May 15, 1915 against Calcutta Club.[8] Back then the Calcutta Football League was the number one football league in India. In 1937 Mohun Bagan played its first international match in against Englishton Corinthians of England.[8] In 1939 Mohun Bagan became the first ever Indian Calcutta Football League champion after a long awaiting 25 years.[8]

In 1943 Mohun Bagan again created history in Indian football by being the first team to implement an Insurance Scheme for the medical aid of the injured players.[8] Within one year a medical Board was also formed with some doctors. This year Mohun Bagan won the Calcutta Football League for the second time, gaining 39 points in 24 matches.[8] The club also grabbed the Trades Cup this year.[8] The next year Mohun Bagan won the league again.[8] In 1947 Mohun Bagan again won the IFA Shield.[9] Through that victory Mohun Bagan is the first Indian club to win IFA Shield after independence.[9] The club also won the Calcutta Football League again by defeating arch rival East Bengal.[9] Then in 1952 Mohun Bagan won the IFA Shield yet again.[9] In 1954 the club grabbed the double crown of Calcutta for the first time after winning the IFA Shield and First Division Calcutta Football League and thus also becoming the first club ever to do this.[9] They would also go on to do this again in 1960.[9] In 1977 the club created the history by being the first ever Indian football club to do the triple crown (IFA Shield, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup) in the same year.[9]

In 1977 Mohun Bagan played a friendly match against the famous North American Soccer League club New York Cosmos which featured Pelé.[10] The match, which took place at Eden Gardens, had a match attendance of 80,000.[10] The match ended 2-2 and a lot of the Bagan players got a lot of praise by the star packed Cosmos.[10]

Mohun Bagan then made it to the final of the first ever Federation Cup in 1977 only to lose out to Indian Telephone Industries 1–0.[11] Mohun Bagan then made the final of the tournament again in 1978 only to share the trophy with their rivals East Bengal.[11] In 1980 Mohun Bagan once again made it to the final of the Federation Cup against East Bengal and again ended up sharing the cup after ending the game 1–1.[11] However, the next year in 1981 Mohun Bagan finally won their first Federation Cup after beating Mohammedan 2–0.[11] Mohun Bagan then won the tournament again a year later after defeating Mafatlal Hills 1–0.[11] Mohun Bagan than continued their run in the Federation Cup after winning two consecutive Federation Cups in 1986 and 1987 after defeating rivals East Bengal 1–0 and then Salgaocar in 1987.[11] Mohun Bagan then went on to win three consecutive Federation Cups from 1992 to 1994 after they defeated East Bengal, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Salgaocar 2–0, 1–0, and 3–0 on penalties respectively.[11]

In 1998 Mohun Bagan won the triple by winning the IFA Shield, Federation Cup and the National Football League for the first time.[12] In 2007 Mohun Bagan won the Indian Super Cup by defeating Dempo S.C. by a score of 4-0.[13] Then one year later in 2008 Mohun Bagan players got the opportunity to play against German international, Oliver Kahn in his official testimonial for FC Bayern Munich.[13] Along with Kahn, stars like Ze Roberto and Mark van Bommel were present in the Bayern team.[13] The match was played on May 27, 2008 at Salt Lake Stadium.[13]

On December 29, 2012, Mohun Bagan were barred from competiting in the I-League for 2 years after a decision was taken by the I League core committee. All their results in the I-League were declared cancelled. But within a few days, the ban was lifted for a fine of Rs. 2 Crore. The score tally of Mohun Bagan was re-set to zero,but Mohun Bagan performed well and were able to avoid relegation. In fact the performance in this phase was examplary and if the cancelled points were taken into account, Mohun Bagan would have finished amongst the first four or five. Among other decisions related to the contentious issue, no official from Mohun Bagan will be allowed to represent the club in AIFF or I-League meetings in the current calendar year.

Stadiums

The Salt Lake Stadium which Mohun Bagan uses for most matches

Salt Lake : Yuba Bharati Kirangan The Salt Lake Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal. The stadium is the second largest non-auto racing stadium in the world and the largest in India. It is currently used for mainly football matches. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 people and has three tiers.[14]

The stadium includes a unique running track, electronic scoreboard, artificial turf, floodlighting arrangement, air conditioned VIP rest room and Conference Hall along with Medical Room & Doping Control Room.[14] Other features of the stadium are boxes for TV along with several platforms for TV cameras, press boxes, air conditioned player's changing rooms.

The Salt Lake Stadium hosts the home games of Mohun Bagan in I-League.

Mohun Bagan

The Mohun Bagan Ground

The Mohun Bagan Ground is another stadium in Kolkata, India. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Mohun Bagan in Calcutta Football League matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people. The stadium is currently undergoing modernisation with new bucket seats and other players and supporter friendly amenities being developed. This is the only club stadium in Kolkata which has flood lights in place to facilitate evening kickoffs[15]

Supporters

Mohun Bagan currently have one of the biggest fan bases in India. Currently, Mohun Bagan supporters run their own fan site for Mohun Bagan, known as Sabuj Maroon Swapno.

Players

First-team squad

As of 23rd July 2014.[16]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Monotosh Ghosh
3 DF India IND Johny Routh
4 DF India IND Kingshuk Debnath
5 DF India IND Dhanachandra Singh
6 MF India IND Bikramjit Singh
7 FW India IND Jeje Lalpekhlua
8 MF India IND Lalkamal Bhowmick
10 MF Japan JPN Katsumi Yusa
12 DF India IND Pritam Kotal
14 FW India IND Chinadorai Sabeeth
15 FW India IND Balwant Singh
17 MF India IND Ram Malik
18 DF India IND Sukhen Dey
19 DF India IND Satish Singh
20 MF India IND Ujjal Howladar
21 DF Nigeria NGA Alao Fatai Adisa
22 GK India IND Shilton Pal (Captain)
23 MF India IND Souvik Chakraborty
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 GK India IND Debjit Majumdar
25 MF India IND Tirthankar Sarkar
26 DF India IND Shouvik Ghosh
27 MF India IND Adarsh Tamang
28 MF India IND Sehnaj Singh
30 MF India IND Pankaj Moula
33 DF India IND Sonam Bhutia
34 MF India IND Manish Bhargav
37 MF India IND Prakash Roy
39 DF India IND Suman Hazra
42 GK India IND Vinay Singh
43 FW Cameroon CMR Pierre Boya MP
45 GK India IND Laltu Mondal
_ FW Haiti HAI Sony Norde
- DF India IND Pratik Chaudhari
- MF India IND Randeep Singh

MP: The player is registered as the Marquee player.

Current technical staff

As of 27 July 2014. [17]
Position Name
Technical Director India Subhash Bhowmick
Chief Coach India Sankarlal Chakraborty
Assistant Coach Vacant
Goalkeeping Coach India Arpan Dey
Physical Trainer Brazil Djair Garcia
Physiotherapist India Abhinandan Chatterjee
Club Doctor India Dr. Protim Ray
Team Manager India Sanjoy Ghosh

Honors

Further information: List of Mohun Bagan A.C. seasons
Runners-up (1): 2008–09
Winners (3): 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02
Runners-up (1): 2000–01
Winners (13): 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2008
Runners-up (5): 1997, 1983, 1985, 2004, 2010
Winners (2): 2007, 2009
Runners-up (2): 1998, 1999
Winners (22): 1911, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2003
Runners-up (15): 1923, 1940, 1945, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1965, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1984, 1986, 1994, 2000, 2004, 2006
Winners (16): 1953, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1994, 2000
Runners-up (11): 1950, 1961, 1970, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1997, 2004, 2009
Winners (29): 1939, 1943, 1944, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Runners-up (13): 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012
Winners (14): 1955, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2000–2001
Runners-up (10): 1923, 1948, 1956, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1986, 1987
Winners (9): 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001
Winners (7): 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1984, 1996,2001
Winners (8): 1989, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2012
  • Coochbehar Cup
Winners (17): 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1916, 1925, 1928, 1931, 1935, 1936, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1962, 1972
  • Trades Cup
Winners (12): 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1938, 1939, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1949, 1950, 1965
  • Lakshmibilas Cup
Winners (7): 1909, 1910, 1928, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1941
  • Gladstone Cup
Winners (4): 1905, 1906, 1908, 1911
  • Sait Nagjee Cup
Winners (2): 1978, 1981
  • DCM Trophy
Winners (1): 1997
  • Mcdowell's Cup
Winners (1): 1996
  • PNB Centenary Invitational Trophy
Winners (1): 1995
  • J.C. Guha Memorial Trophy
Winners (1): 1988
  • Shibdas Bhaduri Memorial Tournament
Winners (1): 1993

References

  1. ^ "About us". Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. ^ "THE HISTORICAL TRIUMPH OF 1911 IFA SHIELD". Mohun Bagan Fan Site. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e "History". Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  4. ^ a b "THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY : 1889–1903". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d "FIRST STEP TOWARDS SUCCESS : 1904–1910". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  6. ^ "India - List of IFA Shield Finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  7. ^ "CREATION OF HISTORY : MOHUN BAGAN THE CHAMPION OF 1911 IFA SHIELD". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "SILVER AND GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION : 1912–1946". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "NATION WIDE SUCCESS AND DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS : 1947–1960". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 40 (help)
  10. ^ a b c "MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES AND HISTORICAL MATCH AGAINST PELE : 1965–1977". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g "India - List of Federation Cup Winners". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  12. ^ "GOLDEN ERA OF THE CLUB AND CENTENARY YEAR CELEBRATION : 1978–1999". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  13. ^ a b c d "THE NEW MILLENIUM AND THE BRAZILIAN MAGIC : 2000–2009". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  14. ^ a b "SALT LAKE STADIUM". East Bengal Football Club. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  15. ^ "Mohun Bagan - About the Club". Sabuj Maroon Swapno. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  16. ^ "Team". Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  17. ^ "COACHING STAFF". Mohun Bagan AC. Retrieved 21 November 2012.

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