Beyond Routine

Full ISL will happen this season and at least the next season as well, with the proposed model by the clubs reportedly getting approval from the AIFF. Official confirmation is expected soon. As a General Body member of AIFF, Mr. Praful Patel deserves full credit for playing a major role in this decision and persuading the other members. With this, almost all clubs are set to join the ISL. However, current champions East Bengal find themselves in serious uncertainty as investor Emami is reportedly unwilling to continue. Club officials have already reached out to former investor Sree Cement, but indications suggest they too are not interested at the moment. Now the responsibility lies with the officials to step up and ensure the club remains part of the ISL. The bigger question is...how? Last time, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played a huge role in helping the club survive the crisis. But with the political landscape now different, will the East Bengal officials approach the Honourable Sports Minister of Bengal, Mr. Nisith Pramanik, this time? Let's wait and watch!

Pakistan reaching the SAFF Final for the first time in their history! 😂 Couldn’t be happier to see those loudmouth Bangladeshi supporters brought back down to earth. Getting a handful of dual-nationality Bengali players into your squad doesn’t transform a football team overnight. And that much-celebrated win against India last year? Looks more and more like a one-off fluke 😂

Vishal Kaith was absolutely brilliant today! What a performance. Sad that his excellent international comeback won’t reflect on the scoreboard. Without him, New Zealand could very well have ended up with a double-digit scoreline. But I know for a fact that the usual agenda-driven criticism against him will follow, regardless of how well he performs. Some people have already made up their minds. 👏

May the festival of lights drive away all darkness and fill our lives with happiness, peace and prosperity. 🪔✨ May the spirit of Green & Maroon continue to shine bright in our hearts! Wishing all Mohun Bagan and Indian Football fans and their families a very Happy Diwali! 💚❤️

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine Habas being completely outclassed by Clifford Miranda, the same Clifford who once served as his assistant at Mohun Bagan after Juan Ferrando’s sacking. Habas completely lost the plot today. They prioritised ACL2 at the expense of the IFA Shield. Even captain Bassim Rashid admitted as much after losing the IFA Shield final. Fair enough. The result? Not a single ACL2 win, and now a 5-3 thrashing at the hands of Chennaiyin. What a reality check! 😕

After that one mishap against Hong Kong in the Asian Cup Qualifiers almost 1.5 years ago, Vishal Kaith was immediately dropped. Meanwhile, Gurpreet continued to feature and even lead the national team despite his age and recurring errors. But Khalid Jamil seems to have finally had enough after the goals India conceded against Panama and Brazil in the friendlies. The result? The most consistent goalkeeper in the Indian football circuit is finally back in the national team! 👏 Vishal Kaith deserves this opportunity. Hopefully, this time he gets a fair run and the backing he deserves. Welcome back, Vishal! 🇮🇳🧤 What do you all think? Was Vishal unfairly treated earlier, and does he deserve to be India’s first-choice goalkeeper now? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇

Four wins in the last four matches! 💚❤️ Panos had a difficult start against NorthEast United, but Mohun Bagan seem to be finding their rhythm under him. The performances have improved, the team looks more organised, and the results are finally coming. But let’s not get carried away just yet! What do you think? 1️⃣ Panos is gradually getting it right. Give him time! 2️⃣ Results are good, but the real tests are still ahead. 3️⃣ Still not convinced. Need to see much more! Where do you stand? Let’s hear it in the comments! 👇 Joy Mohun Bagan! 💚❤️

If I die soon, Mohun Bagan will be responsible 😢 But what a match, man! Loved the fact that we created so many chances. The finishing needs a massive improvement, though. The goals we conceded were rather unlucky. Panu Da is definitely improving, and that’s encouraging. Joy Mohun Bagan! 💚❤️

So it's matchday again 😕 Ready to see Vishal Kaith as a striker and Chhangte as a Goalkeeper ☺️

Well that's curtains for East Bengal's ACL dreams. Well played rivals 👏🏽

Before reacting to this post and pointing out his missed chances, just remember the Liston we saw at the beginning of this season, before today's match. His confidence seemed low, but today, despite coming on for such a short span, he created so many chances. He could easily have scored and assisted multiple times.The scoreboard won’t reflect it, but this performance could do wonders for his confidence. So, is Panos finally fixing Liston as promised? What do you all think?

Fans on a Mohun Bagan matchday, bracing themselves for another episode of “PanosBall” 😕

Maclaren has been missing for nearly a month, with no clarity on his injury or return. Miguel, a marquee signing and one of the league’s finest playmakers, is yet to complete a full match. Recurring injuries and a lack of clear communication have only added to the frustration. With the ISL underway, the burden of scoring and creating chances once again falls on Chhangte, Sahal and Dražić. How much longer will Mohun Bagan wait for its two biggest attacking weapons? And how long will the management take to address these glaring issues?

31st October is Halloween! 🎃 Well, it’s going to be a scary night for Panos too! 👻 Mohun Bagan are in for a seriously tough battle. Punjab FC are one of the teams to watch out for this season, and beating them will require a HUMONGOUS effort from the Mariners, especially after their performance in the last match. Panos and his boys better be ready for a real Halloween test! 💥

According to Debashis Da’s recent interview, Panos is the only coach since 2021 who truly understands and appreciates the legacy and history of this club. If that’s true, perhaps that’s exactly why he’s putting himself under so much pressure. The fear of failure seems overwhelming. He understands the weight of the badge, but perhaps the burden of carrying this club’s legacy is proving too much for him.

Can something similar be done for the Kolkata giants? Both clubs boast century-old legacies. Can the government step in and create an ecosystem that helps Mohun Bagan and East Bengal take the next giant leap? @IndranilKhan @SuvenduWB

Habas giving Asif Khan game time in AFC matches, while Panos doesn’t even have the courage to keep Sayan Banerjee on the bench in ISL matches 😕

God please let this tweet be regarding Vinay Chopra. Please! Please! Please! 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

And with yesterday’s match saving assist, his case just got stronger! 😁

Good Morning, Mariners! 💚❤️ Are you all still recovering from last night’s Panos Masterclass? 🥺