Beyond The Score Podcast: John Gregory on winning ISL with Chennaiyin FC, Indian Football...

Our guest on the latest episode of Khel Now's 'Beyond The Scores' podcast is among the most successful coaches in the IS. John Gregory, who took Chennaiyin FC to the title in 2017-18, joins host Ashish Negi for a chat. In a candid conversation, Gregory speaks on winning the ISL title with CFC, how Indian football has a stark difference with the game in England, Indian Football in general and much more.

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0:00 Guest Introduction
1:05 Thoughts on the new role in ISL as an expert pundit
2:32 Changes and evolution in the ISL
5:34 The influence of the rule of lesser foreigners on the teams in the playoff spots
6:36 Recruitment of top-four teams in the ISL
7:04 Camaraderie between foreigners and Indian players
7:37 John’s top-performing Indian players - Sahal, Liston
9:46 Should the top-performing Indian players look to go abroad to become better? - Thapa,
Liston, Sahal, Chhangte etc
15:07 The most impressive foreigners in ISL 2021-22
18:11 Valskis’ return to Chennaiyin FC from Jamshedpur FC
21:13 The importance of a team’s setup and coaches for foreigners to perform well
25:32 The lead-up to signing for Chennaiyin FC in 2017
27:02 The initial reception from Chennaiyin FC fans
29:10 The differences in interviewing for an ISL coach with respect to English football
32:12 The experience of winning the ISL trophy in the 2017 season despite difficulties
32:25 Top performing players in the 2017 title-winning season
35:32 Were set-pieces the go-to in the 2017 ISL final considering the lack of the big-name
strikers and forwards?
37:10 The final few minutes of the 2017 ISL final
40:36 The poor 2018-19 season: ISL, AFC Cup and Super Cup
44:33 The lead-up to Gregory’s exit in 2019
49:08 The difference in the Indian team during Gregory’s tenure in India and the current setup
under Igor Stimac
51:18 Interactions with Stephen Constantine and Igor Stimac
54:16 The impact of bringing in weekend fixtures in ISL, more time for coaches to prepare their
teams
56:58 The pros and cons of promotion/relegation in ISL
1:02:12 Importance and pitfalls associated with investing in youth development
1:07:46 Thoughts on Wayne Rooney’s management and Derby County’s financial
misdemeanours
1:10:50: Future plans and thoughts on returning to coaching
1:12:34: Message to Chennaiyin FC fans
1:13:22: Conclusion

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