NORTHEAST UNITED, like last year, have in their squad a group of highly talented and mostly young and spirited Indian players who have the ability to carry the team on their shoulders on a bad day. It's hard to pick and choose from a vast pool of talent like this one, but we have decided to try anyway and take a good look at some of the desi boys who might take the Highlanders' season to new heights.
SIMAO SABROSA, on paper, looks like the model ISL marquee. But whether or not he manages to deliver for NorthEast United throughout the tournament may depend on the manager's plan to preserve him from the fatigue.
AMONG THE RANKS OF NORTHEAST UNITED are certain players, a tad young, unpolished, but full of talent and potential. These gems of players are somewhat hidden from limelight at the moment, but they will spark up the moment they get their moment in the sun. We take a look at these players who may just prove to be the difference between win and loss on a rainy day.
NORTHEAST UNITED, although technically a Guwahati franchise, framed itself as a representative of all eight states in North-Eastern India. By doing this they built up a diverse fanbase unique among all ISL franchises.
A NEW AD released by ISL shows celebrity franchise owners engaging each other in some witty back-and-forth as the marketing team behind the cash-rich competition enters final phase of building up the product.
Update on the state of health and availability of #HolicharanNarzary. #NEUFC #PowerOf8 @IndSuperLeague #HeroISL pic.twitter.com/1JAcYPzMr9
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) September 18, 2015
Update on @simao20sabrosa ... #HeroISL #PowerOf8 #8States1United @IndSuperLeague pic.twitter.com/aSRq5Ft5BA
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) September 18, 2015
FORMER IRANIAN FOOTBALLER Jamshid Nassiri feels instead of focusing more on the established players, Indian Super League (ISL) should spent few crores in establishing academies to develop untapped youngsters and improve Indian football.
BRAZILIAN GREAT Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down in the city with ISL team. Atletico de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly claims that England superstar Wayne Rooney would also be visiting Kolkata later this year.
Our 1st pre-season victory came against @AmaZuluFootball yesterday. Match report:http://t.co/TDUUJifDld #NEUFC pic.twitter.com/PKSIVkZwfw
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) September 9, 2015
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