FC Pune City unveil Antonio Habas as their new coach for the season
ISL FRANCHISE FC PUNE CITY today unveiled their new head coach for the season, former Atletico De Kolkata gaffer Antonio Lopez Habas.
The man himself - Antonio Lopez Habas. The new manager of @FCPuneCity #KarPunekar pic.twitter.com/na7wxkS0ZP
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
He comes in as a replacement for Englishman David Platt under whom the team finished 7th in the last year. Looking at Habas' past records in the ISL, Pune will be hoping to better under the Spaniard.
Speaking on the occasion Habas said,
"I'm very happy to be here. Thank you."
He further added,
"My philosophy is simple. We have to win. Have a consolidated group, have tactical discipline and be a family. We have to have a winning mentality. I have to convince the players immediately that we are going to win."
He also urged fans for their complete support and stated reasons as to why he chose Pune
"For me the most important thing is the support of you fans. Thank you so much for your love and support. " says Coach Habas #WelcomeHabas
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
"I chose Pune because I am very happy with our training facilities. You can train 100% and prepare the best for every game" says Coach Habas
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
"The Indian players have talent. The problem is the lack of academies for the younger players" says Coach Habas #WelcomeHabas #KarPunekar
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
Bollywood star and co-owner Hrithik Roshan sent his special message via video
Here is a special message for our Gaffer and all our fans; from our co-owner and megastar @iHrithik #KarPunekar pic.twitter.com/TgLyoWz4g2
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
There were number of fans present wearing Habas' mask
The Habas masks are here! Got to love the @OrangeArmyFCPC and their support! #WelcomeHabas #KarPunekar pic.twitter.com/qqgzzMy76M
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) April 25, 2016
