amits Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Link: http://www.rediff.com/sports/2008/jul/12gang.htm Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly [images] will try his legs on football and will turn out for Chirag United in the I-League starting in September. Chirag United, who were promoted to the I-League this season, will sign up Ganguly to add some "gloss" to the league. A brand ambassador of Chirag computers, part of the RP Group, Ganguly will formally complete the formalities after he is back from the three-Test tour of Sri Lanka [images], Chirag chairman Kaustav Roy said. "Ganguly's presence in a football match will be a star attraction; maybe he'll play for a two-minute slot in one of the I-League matches. Again, it all depends on Ganguly's availability from his cricketing assignments," Roy added. Roy said they thought about this as Ganguly's presence will definitely help promote football. Meanwhile, Chirag United played out a goalless draw against George Telegraph in an encounter of the Calcutta Football League (Premier Division) at Howrah on Saturday.
DomainK Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I could never understand how can a man who can not run play football? The first requirement of th game is a fit body. You should be able to take 100 rounds of the grounds with ease. How does Ganguly play football?
King Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I could never understand how can a man who can not run play football? The first requirement of th game is a fit body. You should be able to take 100 rounds of the grounds with ease. How does Ganguly play football? He can be a goal keeper :winky:
DomainK Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 He can be a goal keeper :winky: Unfotunately, he can not dive either.
King Tendulkar Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Pathetic Indian Football reaches a new low. What next? Munaf Patel to be signed as the midfield general!
amits Posted July 13, 2008 Author Posted July 13, 2008 will be interesting to c how ganguly does in football. and i hope he gets to play atleast 1 full match, instead of getting just 2 minutes
SachDan Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 will be interesting to c how ganguly does in football. and i hope he gets to play atleast 1 full match' date=' instead of getting just 2 minutes[/quote'] May be warming in the bench forever....its all publicity thats it.
Texy Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Ganguly actually used to play football before joining cricket...his brother introduced him to cricket, plus almost every bong can play football, it's in their blood... it's like russians and vodka
amits Posted July 14, 2008 Author Posted July 14, 2008 ganguly was a part of his school & college football teams. even dhoni used to be the goalkeeper of his school's football team
Fontaine Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 "Ganguly's presence in a football match will be a star attraction; maybe he'll play for a two-minute slot in one of the I-League matches. Again, it all depends on Ganguly's availability from his cricketing assignments," Roy added. I can see it now. Ganguly will immediately go crying to the media as soon as the manager substitutes him after two minutes. Ganguly/Chappell part two.
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