Stories from Indian Football

Author: Jaydeep Basu
Publisher: UBS Publishers
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 209
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174764542

Description

This is a fascinating description of the development of the game in India right from the beginning of the century when the eleventh barefooted magicians of Mohun Bagan stunned the British military sides in the IFA Shield, the continent's most famous tournament then.

In a lucid description, the book catches the dramatic moments when India won the Asian Games gold medals and ruled Asian football in the sixties. It also describes how the game faced a steady decline in the country despite huge fan following.

The book is an authentic and unique study of Indian football, which not only highlights the top players in the country, but also deals with the social aspects of the game.

Contents

Preface

Immortal Eleven
The Great Run
First Exposure
Triumph and Disaster
Start of a Great Era
Golden Moment
Rahim Sahib
Sudden Slump
Final Sparkle
Darkness at Noon
Professionalism at Last
Great Footballers
India in International Football