USFC trains hard under new coach

GANGTOK, 22 Dec: United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] players are sweating it out through rigorous training sessions with their new coach, Nathan Hall, here at its home ground Paljor Stadium. The club will take on ONGC Mumbai in its next away match on 28 December in Mumbai.
At present, in this season of the I-League, the home club is on the 12th position with 8 points, while ONGC Mumbai is on the last position [13th] in the I-League with just 7 points. The team will be leaving on 26 December for Mumbai.
Speaking to media persons during the training session at Paljor Stadium on Saturday, the coach expressed that he was satisfied and happy with the energy level and dedication of players towards the club. He mentioned that at present the team has been going through some hard training and fitness sessions and also working on other required areas.
On the upcoming match against the ONGC Mumbai, Mr Hall said that the match would be crucial for both the teams so the home club is looking forward to win points from this match.
“Those players who are training continuously and manage to impress with their performance will get a chance to be in the team. The present squad is good but is just lacking in terms of experience, being the youngest club in the I-League. I will do my best to take the team to the higher level”, said Mr Hall.
Senior manager, Arjun Rai mentioned that this match is a vital one for both the teams and added that the players are happy with the new coach and undergoing rigorous training sessions.
Speaking on the team’s performance so far in the I-League, he said that so far the home team has 5 draw matches so it was low on points. The team has been playing defensive matches so far in the I-League so the new coach is preparing the team to play a more attacking game in the remaining matches in the I-League, Mr Rai added.
The club plans to bring at least one striker and midfielder during the 2nd Window in January next year to further strengthen the team, he further informed.