United we stand,says Colaco

Mohun Bagan secretary Anjan Mitra has already said that they want the list of top 25 to be released by the AIFF before April 20 so that they can start team building for the next season. Colaco,however,is not willing to go on the warpath with the AIFF. He seeks an amicable solution instead. Asked about the proposed “Goal 2011” project,Colaco told The Indian Express: “This is as weird as it gets. I have never heard of country’s top players being not allowed to play for their clubs for such a long period for national team’s preparation. Without the top players,Federation Cup and I-League will lose colour.”

Taking a dig at the national coach Bob Houghton,he added: “Houghton is an experienced and qualified coach. He should plan something better.”

The AIFF is also mulling over suspending the Federation Cup and the I-League for the 2010-2011 season to allow a lot more preparatory camps international friendlies ahead of the Doha event. Colaco disapproved the idea saying: “This is absolutely ridiculous. The clubs have to be united to stop such moves. We have to convince the AIFF and Houghton (to think differently).”

Meanwhile,Dempo will miss Roberto Silva Beto in their I-League last round match against East Bengal at Barasat tomorrow.