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Salgaocar FC

Salgaocar
Full nameSalgaocar Football Club
Nickname(s)The Greens
Short nameSFC
Founded1956; 68 years ago (1956) (as Vimson Club / Clube Desportivo Salgaocar)
OwnerShivanand Salgaocar (V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies)
Websitesalgaocarfc.in

Salgaocar Football Club (formerly Salgaocar Sporting Club) is an Indian professional football club based in Vasco, Goa.[1] Being one of the country's most successful clubs, it is currently operating youth teams. Until the disfunction of its senior team in June 2023, Salgaocar competed in the Goa Professional League.[2]

Salgaocar previously competed in the I-League,[3] then top-flight of the Indian football league system.[4][5] Founded in 1956, and nicknamed "The Greens",[6][7] the club is owned by V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies.[8][9] Salgaocar has won 21 Goa championships,[10][11] 4 Federation Cups,[12] 3 Durand Cups,[13] 3 Rovers Cups, 2 Indian Super Cups and the National Football League in 1999, and the I-League in 2011.[14] They became the first Goan side to win the National Football League, under the guidance of coach Shabbir Ali.[15][16][17] It is also the first Goan club to win the following: Goa Super Division, Federation Cup, Goa Professional League, Durand Cup and the former Indian Super Cup.[18] Salgaocar pulled out of the I-League in 2017, citing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) bias.[19][20][21][22]

History

1956–2009

Salgaocar Sports Club was established in 1956 as the Vimson Club and also participated as Clube Desportivo Salgaocar till the liberation of Goa in 1961.[23][24][25] It was founded by VM Salgaocar, founder President of the VM Salgaocar Group of Companies, to give a platform to the Goan youth to showcase their talent to the country, and to the world.[26] In 1962, Salgaocar Sports Club became the first Goan team to be extended an invitation to play in the prestigious Durand Cup in New Delhi,[27] and such was the joy of a Goan team's participation in the Durand Cup, that the Late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru felicitated the team at his residence. In 1988, they clinched Sait Nagjee Cup in Kerala; In 1989, the reached final again, but ended-up as runners-up after being defeated to Bangladeshi club Dhaka Abahani.[28]

Shabbir Ali guided Salgaocar (the first Goan club) to win their first NFL title in 1999.[29][30]

In 1990, Salgaocar participated at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Club Cup in Kolkata, which is the only international club tournament held in India.[31] They were knocked out of the tournament after finishing on the bottom of Group-A, where they faced clubs like Paraguayan side Club Olimpia and Danish side Lyngby Boldklub.[32] The club was briefly managed by noted Indian coach T. K. Chathunni in the late 1990s.[33][34]

Salgaocar participated in the National Football League (India) since the tournament began in 1996,[35][36][37] and successfully annexed all possible trophies on the Indian circuit thereby etching their name amongst the top teams in the country. A National League triumph in 1999,[38][39][40] 3 Federation Cups in 1988, 1989 and 1997,[41] Super Cup in 1997 and 1999, prestigious Rovers Cup, in 1989, 1996[42] and 1999, Durand Cup, twice in 1999[43] and 2003,[44] Sait Nagjee Trophy in Calicut, in 1987 and TFA shield at Madurai, in 1979. Salgaocar Sports Club have also been crowned Goa State Champions for a record 19 times including winners for 3 consecutive years of the Goa Professional League in 2002–03, 2003–04 and 2004–05. The Club also won the Governor's Cup in the years 1999 and 2001. The late 1980s and the 1990s saw Salgaocar SC consistently bag trophies such as the Federation Cup, the National League, the Durand Cup, Rovers Cup and the Super Cup.[45]

Salgaocar SC players (in green) during their debut match at the 2007–08 I-League, against Dempo SC.

The last few years, one may describe as one that has seen the glory years seem light years away. Relegation, a successful promotion, and then again relegation has left the Salgaocar faithfully shattered. Critics have been swift in writing the club off, but managed to make the first division of the NFL in 2003 and staying their till the beginning of the I-League. In 1996, Salgaocar became one of the original 12 clubs in the National Football League and finished 3rd in Group A but finished 7th in the Final Round.[46] In 1998, at the 9th Asian Cup Winners' Cup, Salgaocar caused an upset victory in its home tie at the Fatorda Stadium against one of the Cup favourites Beijing Guoan from China.[47]

Salgaocar player (green) in action against ONGC during the 121st Osian's Durand Cup in New Delhi, 2008.
Salgaocar players (in green and white) in action during an I-League match against Mahindra United in 2008

In the 2002–03 National Football League season, Salgaocar achieved success and they earned runners-up position,[48] after ending their journey with 44 points in 22 matches.[49][50] While representing Salgaocar in that season, Tomba Singh was awarded AIFF Player of the Year.[51][52][53]

Salgaocar along with Viva Kerala ended up as the first two teams to ever be relegated from the I-League,[54][55] however, the club clinched I-League 2nd Division title in 2008–09 season,[56] and joined I-League.[57][58]

2010–2023

In the 2010–11 season, Salgaocar played in the I-League which was India's biggest football competition and they emerged as the champions.[59] After 26 rounds, Salgaocar SC won the title and they qualified for the 2012 Asian Champions League qualifying round.[60]

On 29 September 2011, Salgaocar won their second trophy in four months by winning the 2011 Indian Federation Cup by beating East Bengal in the Final 3–1.[61] This was the first time in Salgaocar history that they had completed a double of league and cup win.[62]

Starting line-up during Salgaocar FC vs Bengaluru FC match for 2015–16 I-League on 9 January 2016

Salgaocar started the 2011–12 I-League as the defending champion.[63] But they had a rather disappointing season where they finished their campaign at 6th position.[64] Salgaocar started the 2012–13 campaign with Karim Bencherifa as their head coach.[65][66][67] His one-year contract was terminated before the end of the year, due to poor performances and prolonged national team duties.[68] But he left to take over the reins at Mohun Bagan after two games into the new season. He was replaced by David Booth,[69][70][71] who had previously coached Mahindra United and Mumbai.[72] More disappointments followed in the season as they were close to the drop at one time. They finished the season at 7th position.[73] Salgaocar replaced Booth with Derrick Pereira who had been the coach of Pune FC for the past four seasons and had led them to two consecutive top-5 finishes in the I-League. Salgaocar started the 2013–14 I-League brightly and at one time led the table for six game weeks, but a rough patch of 8 games, which included four straight losses, derailed their campaign and saw them lose the title to Bengaluru FC. Salgaocar finished their campaign at third place, which was a marked improvement over their past two campaign finishes.[74][75]

In 2014 Durand Cup, held from 20 October to 8 November in Goa, Salgaocar emerged championship defeating Pune FC 1–0 in final.[76][77] The club was later opted out of the 2016–17 I-League season as two other Goan clubs pulled out.[78][79] In June 2023, Salgaocar announced that they have discontinued the operations of club's senior team.[80][81][82][83]

Club crest and kits

Salgaocar players (in green) during the Durand Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium in 2008

In September 2012, Salgaocar unveiled new club crest, different from the previous one, with having symbol of glory, mining tools highlighting the foundation of the V. M. Salgaocar Group, a conch symbolising new hope and an auspicious beginning, and a ribbon with fire indicating pride and passion.[84] The club was re-christened as "Salgaocar Football Club" at that time, with acquiring the motto More than a game, it's our passion.[84]

Anthony Barbosa in Salgaocar's home kit in 2011

The club colours are predominantly green,[85] and white.[86][87] The home kit very much shows this as the jersey and socks are green while the shorts are white. The away kit has a set of red jerseys and socks while also having blue/purple shorts.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1956–2014 none Salgaocar
2014 Triumph Sports
2015– Shiv-Naresh[88]

Ownership

Salgaocar Sports Club was established in 1956 and is owned by the V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies.[89][90] It got the Indian recognition only when Goa was liberated from the Portuguese rule in 1961.[91]

Stadium

Tilak Maidan Stadium on a matchday
Fatorda Stadium

Salgaocar SC played their home games at Fatorda Stadium and Tilak Maidan Stadium.[92][93][94][95]

Goa Football Association owned Duler Stadium[96] became the home ground of Salgaocar during the 2012–13 I-League, alongside Tilak Maidan Stadium.[97] Duler became the second Goa-based stadium to get astroturf, in 2012.[98][99]

Starting line-up during Salgaocar FC vs Bengaluru FC on 9 January 2016 at the Tilak Maidan Stadium

Training grounds

Salgaocar players also practiced at the BITS Pilani Campus grounds.[100] The team has its in-house gym with modern equipment and professional trainers.

Rivalries

Scottish footballer Darryl Duffy in Salgaocar kit (in left), with arch-rival Sporting Goa's Odafa Onyeka Okolie in August 2015.

Salgaocar has rivalries with their fellow Goan sides; Dempo,[101] Churchill Brothers,[102][103] and Sporting Clube de Goa,[104][105] whom they faced in I-League and face in Goa Professional League.[106][107][108] Salgaocar used to have also a rivalry with local side Vasco, known as "Vasco derby".[109]

Season statistics

1st or W Winners
2nd or RU Runners-up
Promoted
Relegated
Top scorer in division
Results of league and cup competitions by season
Season Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Federation Cup Super Cup Asia Round reached Name Goals
League Top goalscorer
1996–97 Div 1 19 5 7 7 10 13 22 7th
1997–98 Div 1 18 8 6 4 19 13 30 3rd
1998–99 Div 1 20 11 6 3 6 34 14 1st
1999–2000 Div 1 22 11 6 5 26 15 39 3rd
2000–01 Div 1 22 8 2 12 23 26 26 6th
2001–02 Div 1 22 10 9 3 32 17 39 4th
2002–03 Div 1 22 13 5 4 43 17 44 2nd[110]
2003–04 Div 1 22 7 6 9 24 23 27 7th
2004–05 Div 1 22 7 7 8 26 24 28 6th
2005–06 Div 1 17 2 6 9 15 29 12 9th
2006–07 Div 2 10 7 3 0 16 6 24 1st
2007–08 IL 18 1 8 9 20 37 11 10th R1 Felix Chimaokwu 7
2009 IL2 9 6 2 1 12 5 20 1st R1
2009–10 IL 26 8 9 9 34 38 33 6th R1 Ekene Ikenwa 11
2010–11 IL 26 18 2 6 58 27 56 1st QF Ryuji Sueoka 18

Performance in AFC competitions

2012: Group stage[111]
1989–90: Group stage
1990–91: Group Stage
1998–99: 1st round[113]

Honours

Domestic competitions

League

Cup

Notable players

For all current and former notable players of Salgaocar FC with a Wikipedia article, see: Salgaocar FC players.

World Cup player

Past internationals

The following foreign players of Salgaocar, have been capped at full international level. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.

 

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs were affiliated with Salgaocar SC:

Youth teams and grassroot programs

Salgaocar FC has its various youth sides, which have competed in youth leagues of India.[177] Its U-19 team has previously participated in various editions of Elite League India/I-League U-19,[178][179] since its inauguration in 2008. In 2014, the U19 team won Nagaradakshya United Cup in Kolhapur, defeating Dempo in final.[180] In December 2008, Salgaocar U-15 side defeated Raghav Football Club of Gurgaon 2–0 to win the India leg of the fourth (Under-15) Manchester United Premier Cup and earned the right to represent the country in the world finals in Manchester, England.[181]

Salgaocar U-15 team with the 2008–09 Manchester United Premier Cup 'India Finals' title[182]

Salgaocar FC organised three Grassroots Festival through the course of the year to commemorate "AFC Grassroots Day".[183] Children from the club's community outreach program, budding footballers from the club's U-10 and U-12 teams and kids from the club's three partner schools, participated in those festivals.[183] Youth team of Salgaocar reached semi-finals of U-18 I-League in 2017.[184] They launched their grassroots football programme for the youth league of Goa ahead of the 2018–19 season.[185]

Legacy

See also

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