Indian Bank Recreational Club

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Indian Bank RC
Full nameIndian Bank Recreational Club[1]
Nickname(s)The Bankers
Founded1990; 32 years ago (1990)[2]
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Capacity40,000
Chief CoachSyed Sabir Pasha
LeagueCFA Senior Division

Indian Bank Recreational Club, also known as FC Indian Bank, is an Indian professional football club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[3] The club formerly participated in the National Football League,[4][5][6][7] and the I-League Second Division, alongside the CFA Senior Division Football League under license from Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).

The club was managed by former India international, Syed Sabir Pasha, who also captained the team since their inception.[8][9][10][11] Indian Bank also participated in the National Football League II,[12] and National Football League III.[13]

History[]

Formation and early years[]

Founded in 1907 as an Indian state-owned financial services company, Indian Bank established as a premier bank in the state of Tamil Nadu, and considering the popularity and passion towards the game of football at the region, Indian Bank decided to launch a team of its own and register it with Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).[14] Thus the club was founded on the name Indian Bank Sporta and Recreational Club in 1990.

In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the , held in Kerala and reached to the final. They finished as runners-up as Dempo SC clinched title defeating them 1–0.[15]

Since then, Indian bank began participating in TNFA and CFA conducted tournaments like Vittal Trophy,[16] Chennai Universal Cup,[17] and TFA Shield.[18]

NFL journey[]

The club began their journey in the National Football League (India) in 1996, which was the inaugural season. Jayantilal Jain, the president of Indian Bank Recreational Club, made a compact team for 1996–97 NFL season. The team registered a 4–1 win against Mahindra United FC, which becomes the biggest away win in that season. The club later relegated from the NFL in 1999 after finishing at the bottom of the Group-B.[19]

The club also competed in the I-League Second Division for a long time and in 2001–02,[20] they declared as the joint-champions. In the 2003–04 NFL season, the club again relegated.[21]

Later years[]

Winning trophies[]

In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.[22]

In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in Tirur All-India Football Tournament in Kerala, beating Goan side Vasco SC 5–4.[23]

In January 2008, Indian Bank beat Reserve Bank of India 1–0 to win the Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy.[24] It was held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai.

Regional leagues[]

TNFA and CFA titles[]

Indian Bank began participating in regional league tournaments in Tamil Nadu since its inception. In the Chennai Super League, they clinched title twice in 1997 and 1998.[25][26] In 2005 season, they achieved third place.[27] In Tamil Nadu State League knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005–06 and 2007 season.[28][29][30]

In 2016, Chennai City FC became the second club from Tamil Nadu to play in the top division I-League after Indian Bank Recreational Club's entry in the National Football League.[31][32]

In 2018, the club emerged as the champions of the CFA Senior Division league.[33]

Rivalries[]

In CFA Senior Division, the club has a rivalry with Chennai City FC. The club has also a rivalry with local sides like Integral Coach Factory (ICF FC), Chennai Customs SC and Hindustan Eagles.[34][35][36]

Stadium[]

Main article: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
The Marina Arena, former home ground of Indian Bank Recreational Club

Indian Bank used Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai as their home ground since 1996,[37][38] which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.[39] They also played some state-league matches at the Nehru Stadium of Coimbatore.

Ownership[]

Main article: Indian Bank

Past internationals[]

  • The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for Indian Bank RC.[40]
  • Sri Lanka Kasun Jayasuriya (2001–2002)[41][42]
  • Sri Lanka Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)[43]
  • Sri Lanka Anton Silva (1998–1999)[44][45]
  • Nigeria Stanley Festus (2000–2002)[46]

Honours[]

National[]

Others[]

See also[]

References[]

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