FC Goa's DOF Ravi Puskur on Transfers & Scouting in Indian Football, FC Goa philosophy, ISL & more

It's time for a brand-new episode of Khel Now's 'Beyond The Scores' podcast, the podcast that strives to bring you unique takes on Indian football. As always, we have a special guest joining us - Mr. Ravi Puskur, the Director of Football at FC Goa! In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Ravi spoke on many topics including head coach Juan Ferrando and his impact at the club, the club's approach on scouting and signing players, and a closer look into the stories of some star players like Dheeraj Singh, Anwar Ali and Muhammed Nemil.

Watch the podcast to know more.

Listen here- https://anchor.fm/khelnow/episodes/FC-Goas-DOF-Ravi-Puskur-on-Transfers--Scouting-in-Indian-Football--FC-Goa-philosophy--ISL-and-development-of-grassroot-football-e1ahaf3

0:00- Podcast starts
1:40- Journey of becoming a DOF
3:03- Comparison between the role of a DOF in Europe and India
4:26- Different technical roles at FC Goa
7:03- Preparing for Transfers
11:14- Hiring a new coach in this COVID world
13:50- Choosing the right coach
15:49- Signing players like Dheeraj, who didn’t have much playing time in his former club
18:20- Scouting for reserve team players
21:28- Hopes of winning the league this season
22:50- Thin line between belief and over-confidence amongst the squad
24:25- On the club’s Durand Cup success and its impact on players
25:44- An update on injured players
26:55- Challenges ahead of a new season during the pandemic
29:29- Replacing a centre forward in ISL
31:02- Parting ways with Igor Angulo
31:43- Thoughts on players scouted by FC Goa who move on to other clubs
32:25- Maintaining the level of quality with replacements
33:57- On attracting better Asian foreigners into the ISL
35:58- Signing Dylan Fox from Northeast United
37:14- On bringing Muhammed Nemil back from Spain
38:16- Nemil’s best position
39:26- On Ishan Pandita’s departure and Devendra Murgaonkar being his replacement
41:07- Process of signing overseas players
42:01- Deciding the right valuation of a player
43:14- System of Free agents in the near future
45:19- Convincing Anwar Ali to join the club
47:14- Missing Chinglensana Konsham after his exit
48:30- Importance of Goa Premier League in bringing in young players
49:31- Partnership with RB Leipzig
50:52- FC Goa's plans for Women’s football
52:36- Experience in the AFC Champions League
54:33- Adapting to different changes in rules in the league
55:33- Learnings from experience in foreign lands

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