Owen Coyle on Indian Football Team, ISL, Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC, big budgets & more

Our guest on the 13th episode of the Beyond The Scores podcast is quite new to Indian football, but has already made a big impact with Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League.   Taking over a Chennaiyin FC side languishing at the bottom of the table in ISL 2019-20, he worked his magic and took CFC to the ISL final. Under him we saw the best of Nerijus Valskis, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte among others. But it doesn't end there. Last season he took over Jamshedpur FC and nearly took them to the ISL playoffs.  In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle talks about his former and current side, the Indian football team and more. Also available on Jio Saavn and Gaana.com. #HeroISL #IndianFootball #IndianFootballTeam #BlueTigers

0:00 Starts

1:15 Arrival in Indian football and signing for Chennaiyin FC

5:15 Challenges of taking over midway in the season

9:15 Early impression of Indian football and after a certain time

11:51 Thoughts on defeat to ATK in the final

14:10 On continuing in India by signing for JFC

16:35 Signing Valskis from CFC to JFC

17:52 Thinking behind signing foreign players for ISL 2020-21 season

19:32 The six-game unbeaten run with JFC

21:34 On lacking support for Valskis from midfield

25:18 A season of two halves (2020/21)

27:30 Regrets from the 2020/21 season

29:18 Key areas to improve next season

31:20 Including academy players to senior setup

32:45 Signing of New striker (Murray) to support Valskis

35:48 On building depth of Indian talent & new signing

37:35 Plans for the 2021/22 preseason

39:09 Being in touch with players during off-season

40:17 Goals and expectations with JFC next season

41:12 On ISL Reserves league

42:34 Thoughts on ACL qualification for league toppers

44:40 Impressions and area of improvement for Indian players

45:51 Importance of coach education

48:14 Thoughts on Indian national football team's recent performances

50:37 On managing a national team

52:53 Difference between managing a national team and club

54:42 India is cricketing nation- a myth? On 2026 World Cup being a realistic chance for India with more Asian slots

56:56 On Scotland's chances of WC qualification

57:46 The four foreigners rule

58:57 On money being a factor to succeed; dream signing of Ronaldo?

1:01:06 fans questions

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