Subhash Bhowmik, the 1970 Asian Games bronze medalist, who died in Kolkata on Saturday on the age of 71, was among the many uncommon sportspersons to be critically acclaimed as a world participant and a coach. After making his India debut in 1970 on the age of 20, the winger represented India in 24 matches and scored 9 objectives.
Young Subhash Bhowmik. (screengrab/youtube)
Bhowmick, who was additionally a member of the Indian crew that toured the USSR in 1971, took off his footwear after enjoying his ultimate season within the colours of East Bengal in 1979. Thereafter, he turned to teaching and went on to develop into one of the profitable coaches of East Bengal, profitable the ASEAN Cup title in 2003.
Malswamatluanga Sihlo, a member of the title-winning crew, was solely 19 when Bhowmick took him underneath his wing and guided him from the Tata Football Academy to East Bengal. Like Bhowmik, Sihlo additionally performed as a winger and scored 22 occasions for Raid and Gold.
“To be trustworthy, I used to be nervous however he at all times impressed her. It was pure for me to really feel somewhat shy with seniors like Bhaichung Bhutia, Deepak and others however he knew how the person managed me and stored pushing me to specific myself on the sphere.
“In the semifinals, in Jakarta, I missed a penalty and it regarded just like the world was coming crashing down for me. But the coach took me apart and put down his arms and stated don’t be concerned. Such is life, he advised me. If we win, you’ll play within the ultimate. That was his fashion. He was a person of soccer fashion and essence. ,
Subhash Bhowmik with Shylo in 2003. (Express Photo / Special Arrangement)
In truth East Bengal was going to win the ASEAN Cup on July 26, 2003. And what did Bhowmick inform Shylo earlier than the sport? “Son, keep your focus on the game, the rest will follow.” In the ultimate, East Bengal defeated BEC Tero Sasana 3-1.
After the memorable win, Bhowmik would personally congratulate all his boys with a pat on the again.
Known as ‘Bhombol Da’ within the Kolkata Maidan circuit, Bhowmick additionally guided former India captain IM Vijayan. “He was my coach after I joined Mohun Bagan and at all times addressed me as his son. I used to be very younger and Calcutta was a metropolis unknown to me. But he took care of me and his household was very heat to welcome him. He at all times supported me to carry out regardless of having among the greatest names in Indian soccer within the crew. ,
at all times in my thoughts; at all times in my coronary heart. relaxation in peace. I
Subhash Bhowmick coach. pic.twitter.com/SD3d2ODVnx
— IM Vijayan (@IMVijayan1) 22 January 2022
As a technical director, he performed a key position and as soon as once more confirmed his tactical acumen and coached Churchill Brothers SC as a technical director (as he didn’t have an A-license) and led him to the highest of the I League standings. But took it.
Former Indian soccer participant and present interim coach of East Bengal Randy Singh stated that it was a tragic day for Indian soccer.
“I heard the information within the morning and was disturbed to listen to it. He was my coach in East Bengal and I really feel for the household.
Subhash Bhowmik was an important supervisor. (Express Photo/Special Arrangement)
“If there’s one factor you may hear about him is how succesful a person supervisor he was. He knew how one can hold his gamers comfortable. Only 11 gamers play on the sphere however how do you retain everybody comfortable? But he did. Did. He was excellent with 1 on 1 interplay with the gamers,” he stated.
East Bengal Executive Committee official Devvrat Sarkar, also referred to as ‘Neetu Da’, was amongst those that supported Bhowmick as coach of East Bengal, saying that he was an important coach as a coach. He was a brave man and there can be nobody like him on the sphere.
“Very sad that the legendary footballer, coach Subhash Bhowmik is no more. A 1970 Asian Games medalist, MB, renowned footballer in EB, representing the country in international tournaments and successfully coaching 3 big Kolkata clubs, he was a legend” stated West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
Bhowmick, who molded his profession within the picture of his nice mentor PK Banerjee, had been battling sick well being for a few years. After a coronary bypass surgical procedure almost twenty years in the past, Bhowmik was lately hospitalized attributable to kidney issues induced by diabetes.
His household consists of spouse, son and daughter.
Honors Board:
relaxation in pleace! Legendary Indian footballer and coach Subhash Bhowmik has handed away on the age of 72.
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— #teamkolkata (@teamkolkataIN) 22 January 2022
1970 Asian Games bronze medalist
Calcutta League in 1973, 1974 and 1975
IFA Shield in 1973, 1974 and 1975
Rovers Cup in 1969 and 1973
DCM Trophy in 1973 and 1974
Bordoloi Trophy in 1973
Triple title with MB in 1977
ASEAN Championship in 2003
East Bengal Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
