ISL SPECIALS

ISL Season 4: A forgettable campaign for Kerala Blasters

Blasters, who finished runners-up last season, never really got going this time around. The Yellow Brigade was made to pay dearly for its extremely slow start.

One slot, four contenders: ISL top-four race heats up

As many as four teams - Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters, FC Goa and Mumbai City FC - who are in with a chance of making the top four, are currently engaged in an interesting game of musical chairs to grab the fourth spot.

Negi proves Blasters should give chances to youngsters: IM Vijayan

The Blasters forward, middle and defense lines performed with coordination against Delhi. That showed the power of youth.

Why Goans deserve praise for their Kochi victory

While their attack has garnered praise, the feeling was that Goa's defense was on the weaker side.

Hume scores hat-trick, Blasters manager loses his beard! Video

Blasters team manger Antony Thomas had made a deal with the Canadian that if he scored a hat-trick, he would shave off his beard.

I’m here again because I love Blasters, says David James

James was celebrating New Year in Macau and he had to rush to Kochi after his appointment was cleared just a day after the ouster of Dutchman Meulensteen.

Kizito's introduction was the game changer

Pune, who came into the match as the second-placed team in the table, were completely outsmarted by Blasters in the second half.

A long-cherished dream comes true for local lad Ashique Kuruniyan

In the ongoing ISL, Ashique became the youngest Keralite to score a goal in the glamorous league.

Meulensteen deserved the axe, says Vijayan

Expectations around the Dutchman, who has worked alongside the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, were high, but he did not seem to care much for a proper game plan.

Why Meulensteen was forced to step down

Onmanorama picks out a few reasons which led to the Dutchman's unceremonious exit as Kerala Blasters boss.

'Vineeth’s exclusion was a blunder'

The coach’s explanation that Vineeth missed the high-profile encounter due to an injury could only be taken with a pinch of salt, says I M Vijayan.

Prizes of Manorama-Dynora U-17 World Cup prediction contest distributed

The bumper prize of 10 sovereigns of gold was handed over to C M Salih, a native of Kudayathoor, near Thodupuzha, by Kerala Blasters’ captain Sandesh Jinghan.

Blasters vs Bengaluru FC will be a soccer feast, says Chhetri

Blasters are the only team in the ISL who have not lost a home game so far this season.

Blasters’ young gun Lalruatthara dreams of donning India colors

The talented youngster made an immediate impact at Kerala Blasters as he was adjudged the emerging player in three of the six matches they have played so far this season.

ISL referees in the spotlight for wrong reasons

Angry Kerala Blasters fans took to social media to vent spleen on referee Pranjal Banerjee after their disappointing 1-1 draw with Chennaiyin FC.

In football, need to anticipate what nobody else could: Berbatov

The 36-year-old spoke about his position on the Kerala Blasters line-up, how he felt being away from the field due to injury and the possibility of taking up coaching as a career.

ISL Season 4: Sifneos confident of Blasters making it to semifinals

'When I entered the stadium for the first time to warm up ahead of the inaugural match, I was awestruck by the electrifying atmosphere,' said Mark Sifneos.

Blasters played as a unit, deserved more than a draw

Compared to their first two outings, they played really well. It was disappointing that they had to settle for another draw on their home turf.

A great chance for Blasters to end goal drought, says fit-again Wes Brown

The team’s fortunes will be bolstered by the return of the veteran center-back, said Blasters captain Sandesh Jhingan ahead of their game against Mumbai City FC.

Savior Rachubka confident of Blasters ending goal drought

'The unflinching support of fans will prod us to secure full points in our next tie against Mumbai City FC. We have a very good defense,' he said.

Blasters desperately need a playmaker

Another disappointing outing! Once again Kerala Blasters failed to score a goal and missed the opportunity to win a home match.

Delhi Dynamos confident of winning title, says Kalu

Delhi Dynamos began their campaign with a 3-2 win over FC Pune City.

Remember Blasters, luck will not always favor you

To be frank, Blasters did not live up to expectations. Playing in front of a full-house partisan crowd, they were expected to come up with a decent performance, says IM Vijayan.

ISL Season 4: Newbies Bengaluru eye an encore of I-League feat

The teams who stamped their authority on the league in previous seasons will definitely be wary of the league’s new entrants who captured the imagination of Indian football fans by reaching the 2016 AFC Cup final.

ISL Season 4: FC Goa’s hopes rest on Spanish firepower

The team has been rebuilt from scratch after a disastrous campaign last year which saw them languishing at the bottom of the table.

ISL Season 4: Chennaiyin determined to come back with a vengeance

With a new coach at the helm and a fresh approach, 'Super Machans' believe that they can redeem themselves this season.

ISL Season 4: With Coppell at helm, debutants JFC look strong on paper

JFC are high on confidence on the back of the pre-season stint in Thailand and the impressive show in the five practice matches in which they won four and lost one.

ISL Season 4: Kerala Blasters wear a formidable look

Unlike previous seasons, the team has left nothing to chance as far as preparations are concerned. For the first time, Blasters flew to a European country (Spain) for a one-month-long pre-season camp.

ISL Season 4: Revamped, rechristened ATK confident of defending title

Rechristened Amar Tomar Kolkata, which literally translates to ‘Mine and Your Kolkata’, the team will, continue to be known as ATK.

New-look ISL promises high excitement, flamboyance

The ISL, in its fourth edition, will witness an expanded five-month module with the number of participating teams increasing from eight to 10.