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Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle"> ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur eyes top-two push as Chennaiyin seeks important points to avoid relegation battle Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC. The Men of Steel have shown defensive solidity, conceding just eight goals so far, but have struggled in attack, scoring only nine in as many matches.Madih Talal is expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the previous match and will serve as the primary creative outlet, with Raphael Messi Bouli leading the line. In team news, head coach Owen Coyle confirmed that Albino Gomes will start in goal, while Stephen Eze is likely to be suspended, and Sourav Das will miss out due to injury.Currently on 15 points, Jamshedpur FC can climb as high as second with a win, moving to 18, provided other results go its way.Former coach of Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle, acknowledged his familiarity with the opposition while maintaining a results-driven approach. “It helps in understanding their players and strengths. They have very good players like Farukh Chaudhury, Irfan Yadwad and Daniel Chima Chukwu. But during the match, my only focus is to win for Jamshedpur. It will be good to see familiar faces, but both teams will be fully competitive,” he said.Goalkeeper Albino Gomes reflected on the team’s mindset ahead of the fixture. “The pressure is there, but it is good pressure. Everyone is working hard in training, and we need to bring that effort into the match to get a positive result,” he said.Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, dropped crucial points after being held to a goalless draw by Mohammedan SC in its previous outing. With the Marina Machans yet to establish a consistent rhythm this season, head coach Clifford Miranda will be targeting a positive run of results, beginning with this fixture.ALSO READ: Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meetingDespite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.Published on Apr 24, 2026 #ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle
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Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meeting

Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle">ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur eyes top-two push as Chennaiyin seeks important points to avoid relegation battle

Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC. The Men of Steel have shown defensive solidity, conceding just eight goals so far, but have struggled in attack, scoring only nine in as many matches.

Madih Talal is expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the previous match and will serve as the primary creative outlet, with Raphael Messi Bouli leading the line. In team news, head coach Owen Coyle confirmed that Albino Gomes will start in goal, while Stephen Eze is likely to be suspended, and Sourav Das will miss out due to injury.

Currently on 15 points, Jamshedpur FC can climb as high as second with a win, moving to 18, provided other results go its way.

Former coach of Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle, acknowledged his familiarity with the opposition while maintaining a results-driven approach. “It helps in understanding their players and strengths. They have very good players like Farukh Chaudhury, Irfan Yadwad and Daniel Chima Chukwu. But during the match, my only focus is to win for Jamshedpur. It will be good to see familiar faces, but both teams will be fully competitive,” he said.

Goalkeeper Albino Gomes reflected on the team’s mindset ahead of the fixture. “The pressure is there, but it is good pressure. Everyone is working hard in training, and we need to bring that effort into the match to get a positive result,” he said.

Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, dropped crucial points after being held to a goalless draw by Mohammedan SC in its previous outing. With the Marina Machans yet to establish a consistent rhythm this season, head coach Clifford Miranda will be targeting a positive run of results, beginning with this fixture.

ALSO READ: Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meeting

Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle

Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat…

The Ryan Williams interview — India forward speaks about naturalisation, Indian football and more

And Coyle, who is back in India as the coach of Jamshedpur FC, reminds one that he is qualified to speak about it. “I was born in Scotland of Irish parents but grew up in Ireland, which I was able to represent in international football,” he told Sportstar.

“My dad left Donegal in Ireland to go to Scotland for work. My point is that if an Indian couple from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata leave the country and they go to Manchester and they have a child, that child is not any less Indian because he’s born in Manchester: he is as Indian as any. The diaspora of India all over the world is incredible, so there should be plenty of footballing talents available.”

He feels India has the potential to do much better in international football and that the ISL has got a lot of things right. “What I can say from my experience is that when I came to India, the stadiums, the playing fields have been of a very high standard,” says Coyle, whose first assignment in India was with Chennaiyin FC, which he took to the ISL final from the bottom of the table in 2019-20. “What we want to do is to encourage more fans to come. I was in Chennai with 11 million people, and you want fans coming to the stadium to support the team.”

Coyle, who has experienced the joy of getting promoted to the Premier League both as coach and player (with Bolton Wanderers and Burnley respectively), wishes the Indians were more loyal. “I think in India, there is an element, maybe not with all the teams, but there is this element that fans support their team when they’re winning,” he says. “That should change.”

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Owen #Coyle #India #talents #overseas #Ryan #Williams"> Owen Coyle: India should make use of more talents from overseas like Ryan Williams Ryan Williams’ goal in the AFC Cup Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong China here three weeks ago was perhaps the brightest spot in a season of gloom for Indian football. The inclusion of the Australian born striker to the Indian team is, in fact, the best thing to have happened for Indian football for a long time.That should open the door for more players like Williams, raised overseas but eligible to represent India. Owen Coyle, the widely respected coach with vast experience in India and a former striker who has played in the English Premier League and for Ireland, believes India should look out for such talents from overseas.READ | The Ryan Williams interview — India forward speaks about naturalisation, Indian football and moreAnd Coyle, who is back in India as the coach of Jamshedpur FC, reminds one that he is qualified to speak about it. “I was born in Scotland of Irish parents but grew up in Ireland, which I was able to represent in international football,” he told Sportstar.“My dad left Donegal in Ireland to go to Scotland for work. My point is that if an Indian couple from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata leave the country and they go to Manchester and they have a child, that child is not any less Indian because he’s born in Manchester: he is as Indian as any. The diaspora of India all over the world is incredible, so there should be plenty of footballing talents available.”He feels India has the potential to do much better in international football and that the ISL has got a lot of things right. “What I can say from my experience is that when I came to India, the stadiums, the playing fields have been of a very high standard,” says Coyle, whose first assignment in India was with Chennaiyin FC, which he took to the ISL final from the bottom of the table in 2019-20. “What we want to do is to encourage more fans to come. I was in Chennai with 11 million people, and you want fans coming to the stadium to support the team.”Coyle, who has experienced the joy of getting promoted to the Premier League both as coach and player (with Bolton Wanderers and Burnley respectively), wishes the Indians were more loyal. “I think in India, there is an element, maybe not with all the teams, but there is this element that fans support their team when they’re winning,” he says. “That should change.”Published on Apr 20, 2026 #Owen #Coyle #India #talents #overseas #Ryan #Williams
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The Ryan Williams interview — India forward speaks about naturalisation, Indian football and more

And Coyle, who is back in India as the coach of Jamshedpur FC, reminds one that he is qualified to speak about it. “I was born in Scotland of Irish parents but grew up in Ireland, which I was able to represent in international football,” he told Sportstar.

“My dad left Donegal in Ireland to go to Scotland for work. My point is that if an Indian couple from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata leave the country and they go to Manchester and they have a child, that child is not any less Indian because he’s born in Manchester: he is as Indian as any. The diaspora of India all over the world is incredible, so there should be plenty of footballing talents available.”

He feels India has the potential to do much better in international football and that the ISL has got a lot of things right. “What I can say from my experience is that when I came to India, the stadiums, the playing fields have been of a very high standard,” says Coyle, whose first assignment in India was with Chennaiyin FC, which he took to the ISL final from the bottom of the table in 2019-20. “What we want to do is to encourage more fans to come. I was in Chennai with 11 million people, and you want fans coming to the stadium to support the team.”

Coyle, who has experienced the joy of getting promoted to the Premier League both as coach and player (with Bolton Wanderers and Burnley respectively), wishes the Indians were more loyal. “I think in India, there is an element, maybe not with all the teams, but there is this element that fans support their team when they’re winning,” he says. “That should change.”

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Owen #Coyle #India #talents #overseas #Ryan #Williams">Owen Coyle: India should make use of more talents from overseas like Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams’ goal in the AFC Cup Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong China here three weeks ago was perhaps the brightest spot in a season of gloom for Indian football. The inclusion of the Australian born striker to the Indian team is, in fact, the best thing to have happened for Indian football for a long time.

That should open the door for more players like Williams, raised overseas but eligible to represent India. Owen Coyle, the widely respected coach with vast experience in India and a former striker who has played in the English Premier League and for Ireland, believes India should look out for such talents from overseas.

READ | The Ryan Williams interview — India forward speaks about naturalisation, Indian football and more

And Coyle, who is back in India as the coach of Jamshedpur FC, reminds one that he is qualified to speak about it. “I was born in Scotland of Irish parents but grew up in Ireland, which I was able to represent in international football,” he told Sportstar.

“My dad left Donegal in Ireland to go to Scotland for work. My point is that if an Indian couple from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata leave the country and they go to Manchester and they have a child, that child is not any less Indian because he’s born in Manchester: he is as Indian as any. The diaspora of India all over the world is incredible, so there should be plenty of footballing talents available.”

He feels India has the potential to do much better in international football and that the ISL has got a lot of things right. “What I can say from my experience is that when I came to India, the stadiums, the playing fields have been of a very high standard,” says Coyle, whose first assignment in India was with Chennaiyin FC, which he took to the ISL final from the bottom of the table in 2019-20. “What we want to do is to encourage more fans to come. I was in Chennai with 11 million people, and you want fans coming to the stadium to support the team.”

Coyle, who has experienced the joy of getting promoted to the Premier League both as coach and player (with Bolton Wanderers and Burnley respectively), wishes the Indians were more loyal. “I think in India, there is an element, maybe not with all the teams, but there is this element that fans support their team when they’re winning,” he says. “That should change.”

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Owen #Coyle #India #talents #overseas #Ryan #Williams

Ryan Williams’ goal in the AFC Cup Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong China here…

Chennaiyin FC battles past Sporting Club Delhi for first home win of season

The coach, Ashley Westwood, is not concerned, though. This is only the fourth match since he took over from David Catala. 

“We have four points from three games, and it is not bad,” Westwood said. “It should have been a bit better, if I am being honest, but there is no panic; we are preparing for the next game. We will try and get some points. Of course, we are going to try and win, which we always do.”

He conceded it would not be easy. “We are against a very tough side, Jamshedpur, who has another very experienced coach (Owen Coyle), who knows what to do, who knows how to play football in India,” said Westwood. “So we need to prepare well, we need to make sure we are all going in with our 100% best.”

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#ISL #Upbeat #Kerala #Blasters #faces #Jamshedpur #test"> ISL 2025-26: Upbeat Kerala Blasters faces Jamshedpur test From a team that was wondering where the next point would come from, Kerala Blasters has come a long way.On Tuesday night, it was just two minutes away from beating NorthEast United. In the previous game, it actually defeated a strong Bengaluru FC in an away fixture.So it should be in a confident frame of mind that Blasters will take the field for Saturday’s ISL fixture against Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The visitors, of course, offer a tough challenge: with 15 points, they are placed near the top of the table and are among the title contenders of this truncated season. And the hosts are on the other side of the table, facing the threat of relegation.READ | Chennaiyin FC battles past Sporting Club Delhi for first home win of seasonThe coach, Ashley Westwood, is not concerned, though. This is only the fourth match since he took over from David Catala. “We have four points from three games, and it is not bad,” Westwood said. “It should have been a bit better, if I am being honest, but there is no panic; we are preparing for the next game. We will try and get some points. Of course, we are going to try and win, which we always do.”He conceded it would not be easy. “We are against a very tough side, Jamshedpur, who has another very experienced coach (Owen Coyle), who knows what to do, who knows how to play football in India,” said Westwood. “So we need to prepare well, we need to make sure we are all going in with our 100% best.”Published on Apr 17, 2026 #ISL #Upbeat #Kerala #Blasters #faces #Jamshedpur #test
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Chennaiyin FC battles past Sporting Club Delhi for first home win of season

The coach, Ashley Westwood, is not concerned, though. This is only the fourth match since he took over from David Catala. 

“We have four points from three games, and it is not bad,” Westwood said. “It should have been a bit better, if I am being honest, but there is no panic; we are preparing for the next game. We will try and get some points. Of course, we are going to try and win, which we always do.”

He conceded it would not be easy. “We are against a very tough side, Jamshedpur, who has another very experienced coach (Owen Coyle), who knows what to do, who knows how to play football in India,” said Westwood. “So we need to prepare well, we need to make sure we are all going in with our 100% best.”

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#ISL #Upbeat #Kerala #Blasters #faces #Jamshedpur #test">ISL 2025-26: Upbeat Kerala Blasters faces Jamshedpur test

From a team that was wondering where the next point would come from, Kerala Blasters has come a long way.

On Tuesday night, it was just two minutes away from beating NorthEast United. In the previous game, it actually defeated a strong Bengaluru FC in an away fixture.

So it should be in a confident frame of mind that Blasters will take the field for Saturday’s ISL fixture against Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The visitors, of course, offer a tough challenge: with 15 points, they are placed near the top of the table and are among the title contenders of this truncated season. And the hosts are on the other side of the table, facing the threat of relegation.

READ | Chennaiyin FC battles past Sporting Club Delhi for first home win of season

The coach, Ashley Westwood, is not concerned, though. This is only the fourth match since he took over from David Catala. 

“We have four points from three games, and it is not bad,” Westwood said. “It should have been a bit better, if I am being honest, but there is no panic; we are preparing for the next game. We will try and get some points. Of course, we are going to try and win, which we always do.”

He conceded it would not be easy. “We are against a very tough side, Jamshedpur, who has another very experienced coach (Owen Coyle), who knows what to do, who knows how to play football in India,” said Westwood. “So we need to prepare well, we need to make sure we are all going in with our 100% best.”

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#ISL #Upbeat #Kerala #Blasters #faces #Jamshedpur #test

From a team that was wondering where the next point would come from, Kerala Blasters…