Meanwhile, an axe over Constantine

There were enough hints at the national executive meeting that the national coach Stephen Constantine8217;s contract, due to expire in a few months8217; time, won8217;t be renewed. Though AIFF president didn8217;t give a clear signal, he has asked for a detailed report from the support staff that went to Japan. 8216;8216;I have asked for a detailed report and a decision will be taken after scrutinising it.8217;8217; Meanwhile, the members at the executive meeting also bayed for Constantine8217;s blood, saying 8216;8216;When Constantine took over India were 113 in FIFA ranking and today we are 143! That certainly means we aren8217;t going in the right direction.8217;8217;

SACK HIM, KEEP HIM

Constantine has no clue about strategic innovations keeping in mind away and home matches. He should be sacked immediately. I feel that we have adequate number of good coaches in the country.

8212; Veteran coach Amal Dutta.

When he came here, we were 113 in the world. But now we are 143 and may even go further down after yesterday8217;s miserable show.

8212; Mohun Bagan coach Subrat Bhattacharya

No purpose would be served by dismissing him. Can those now clamouring for his scalp guarantee that things will change if he goes?

8212;Tollygunge Agragami coach Alok Mukherjee.