DSK Shivajians FC announce their squad for the 10th Hero I-League

DSK Shivajian's Manager Dave Rogers (center) along with Subhrato Pal and other team member

5th January 2017, Pune: DSK Shivajians FC – Pune’s sole representative in the Hero I-League, today, announced a New Look squad for the 2017 I-League. The team owned by the DSK group, will go into the season under the leadership of Englishman Dave Rogers.

The club begins their campaign with an away game against state rivals Mumbai FC in the “Maha Derby” on 8th January 2017. Under Dave Rogers, who was earlier Head of the DSK Shivajians Youth Academy, which boasts of a partnership with Liverpool FC, the club have promoted a number of Youngsters from the academy under his guidance over the past two-and-a-half years.

The Manager has further strengthened the squad by acquiring the services of top-quality professionals who he has identified by watching many I-League games over the past two seasons. These players include Sanju Pradhan, Soram Poirei, Ricky L. and Nirmal Chettri along with stalwart Subrata Paul. Keeping in line with his policy of developing Young Talents, Rogers has also recruited Jerry Lalrinzuala, Halicharan Narzary and Sumeet Passi, all of whom are still eligible to represent India at the U23 Level and fits into the philosophy and direction the club is heading into.

While the club has retained Former Real Madrid Youth Academy product Juan Quero, they have also brought in North Korean International Kim Song Yong under the Asian quota, who, joins after winning last season’s I-League with his previous club. Irish Midfielder Shane McFaul and towering Serbian Centre Back Sasha Kolunija complete the Shivajians’ Foreign Player Lineup.

Speaking about the I-League campaign ahead, First Team Manager, Dave Rogers said, “We are now entering an exciting and positive era at DSK Shivajians Football Club. As we approach our Club’s 30th anniversary, I am delighted and honoured to be tasked with leading our great club forward. With an abundance of tradition and success over the years, my aim now is to make us the most unique and dynamic football club both on and off the pitch. Through my vision and philosophy we aim to carry on this tradition into the coming years. I am inspired and motivated from our history and achievements in the past and present, and hope the football fans in Pune will relate to us and come out in force and be our twelfth man.”

“I am happy to see the new team that Dave has prepared along with his staff and from whatever I have seen in the past few weeks, I am confident that this team is going to give a tough fight to every opponent they play against whether at home or away. I would also urge the fans in Pune to turn out in large numbers for our home games and show their support towards Pune’s only professional football club in the country’s premier league. I wish all the very best to this young and dynamic squad for the upcoming season, ” commented Shirish Kulkarni, President, DSK Shivajians FC on sidelines of the Club’s Press Conference.

Neel Shah, CEO of DSK Shivajians FC added, “Our players and the technical staff are equipped with one of the best facility and infrastructure for football in India. Dave and his technical staff have done a tremendous job in building this fantastic team. With a winning mentality and the confidence that he has instilled amongst them, I am sure we are due to witness a great season ahead.”

DSK Shivajians FC fixtures for the 1st half of I-League season 2017 

Date & Time Day Fixture Venue
08/01/2017

7 PM

Sunday Mumbai FC vs DSK Shivajians FC Cooperage Stadium, Mumbai
14/01/2017

7 PM

Saturday DSK Shivajians FC vs Kingfisher East Bengal FC Balewadi Stadium, Pune
17/01/2017

7 PM

Tuesday DSK Shivajians FC vs Chennai City FC Balewadi Stadium, Pune
21/01/2017

7 PM

Saturday DSK Shivajians FC vs Churchill Brothers SC Balewadi Stadium, Pune
27/01/2017

7 PM

Friday DSK Shivajians FC vs Mohun Bagan AC Balewadi Stadium, Pune
31/01/2017

1:30 PM

Tuesday DSK Shivajians FC vs Aizawl FC Balewadi Stadium, Pune
11/02/2017

4:30 PM

Saturday Shillong Lajong FC vs DSK Shivajians FC Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
15/02/2017

7 PM

Wednesday Minerva Punjab FC vs DSK Shivajians FC Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana

 

 

Complete Technical Staff

Dave Rogers (First Team Manager)

Barry Knowles (Asst. Manager)

Kaizad Ambapardiwalla (First Team Coach)

Joseph Sidy (Goalkeeping Coach)

John Andrews (Strength & Conditioning Coach)

Suhas Kandekar (Physiotherapist)

Pratik Kamble (Physiotherapist)

Parwez Desai (Match Analyst)

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