Roy Krishna has signed for ISL club ATK from A-league club Wellington Phoenix
In Roy Krishna’s own words, “it’s not often that little island boys get to the big stage.”
Krishna officially sealed a one-year deal with Indian Super League side ATK this week, after confirming last month he would not be re-signing with the Wellington Phoenix. Seeking a move overseas, he reportedly turned down other offers, returning to his ancestral home.
“It was not just about me, it was about my family,” he told New Zealand website Stuff. “Obviously my forefathers came from there 140 years ago,…
Roy Krishna won both the A-League best player award and golden boot last season.
Indian Super League side ATK have signed the A-League’s best player, Roy Krishna, from Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.
The Fiji international heads to Kolkata after a breakout season in Australia’s top division, where he scored 18 goals on his way to winning the golden boot, as well as the Johnny Warren Medal.
“140 years ago my ancestors came to Fiji from Kolkata, India in search of better opportunities. Today marks the start of a similar journey,” the 31-year-old said on Twitter.
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This season was poor throughout for Chennaiyin, the defending champions finishing at the bottom of the table.
The first line sums up their pre-season prediction, while the second looks at their performance this season.
ATK
Pre-season pred…
With 75 matches played in the Indian Super League (ISL), the four playoff qualifiers are yet to be identified. Which of the top six teams are favoured to make it, and what do they need to do to get there?
Bengaluru FC (31 from 15)
Remaining: Delhi (a) – Feb 17, Goa (h) – Feb 21, Jamshedpur (a) – Feb 27
Carles Cuadrat’s Bengaluru finish with three tricky encounters — Delhi Dynamos have been irresistible since registering their first win of the season against Chennaiyin just ahead of the international…
With 75 matches played in the Indian Super League (ISL), the four playoff qualifiers are yet to be identified. Which of the top six teams are favoured to make it, and what do they need to do to get there?
Bengaluru FC (31 from 15)
Remaining: Delhi (a) – Feb 17, Goa (h) – Feb 21, Jamshedpur (a) – Feb 27
Carles Cuadrat’s Bengaluru finish with three tricky encounters — Delhi Dynamos have been irresistible since registering their first win of the season against Chennaiyin just ahead of the international…
Bengaluru FC are unbeaten and at the top of the table
After a five-week break, the Indian Super League is back in action, with a number of high-profile clashes. As the runaway leaders, Bengaluru FC are all but through to the playoffs, but the remaining three spots are still up for grabs.
Can Nelo Vingada win Blasters’ fans over?
Nelo Vingada has had a lot of success in his career. His last major triumph, though, came in 2010, when he led FC Seoul to the K-League title. Since then, he has managed 86 matches – for Chinese club Dalian Shide, the Iran…
Amrinder Singh has been Mumbai City’s best player over the last fortnight.
As we head into this fortnight’s international break, we welcome you to round 3 of ESPN’s ISL Power Rankings.
#10 Amrinder Singh – 108.3 points (new)
Goalkeeper, Mumbai City
After a sluggish start to the season, Mumbai City have gathered up a head of steam on the back of three consecutive wins (1-0, 1-0 and 2-0). Coming after that 5-0 hammering at the Fatorda, this shows immense strength of character from the Islanders — especially from their best player over the last fortnight, Amrinder Singh.
He’s…
Pune have been unbeaten in Mumbai since 2014
The Indian Super League (ISL) will resume on Wednesday after an international break, and the first nine matches have already produced their share of upsets and breakout performances at either end of …
Anas, Gurpreet and Jeje share a lighter moment ahead of the new ISL season
The first line sums up their previous seasons, while the second looks at their upcoming campaign. A bonus pre-season prediction of the four teams that will feature in the playoffs.
ATK
Been the league’s heavyweights, but last season needs erasing fast.
Under Coppell, expect more discipline, but who will fetch goals?
Bengaluru FC
Best for most part on debut, before slipping in final.
The nucleus remaining the same, can they maintain standard throughout?
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John Gregory, Carles Cuadrat and David James are all smiles before a grueling season
Chennaiyin FC
Robbie Keane has played for ATK since August.
Former Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane will take his first steps into management this weekend after being put in temporary charge of Indian Super League side ATK.
The 37-year-old, who has his UEFA A coaching qualifications, joined the team in August as a player and has scored five goals in his last six starts.
However, with the resignation of Ashley Westwood on Friday, following Teddy Sheringham’s departure six weeks ago, Keane has been elevated to caretaker manager.
He will take…