From John Gregory to Teddy Sherringham: Meet the ISL coaches

The large-spending franchises have brought in experienced gaffers from different parts of the world to give their teams the best tactical support as possible. Take a look at the ten bosses of the season here.
The large-spending franchises have brought in experienced gaffers from different parts of the world to give their teams the best tactical support as possible. Take a look at the ten bosses of the season here. (Photo: EPS | Melton Antony)
The large-spending franchises have brought in experienced gaffers from different parts of the world to give their teams the best tactical support as possible. Take a look at the ten bosses of the season here. (Photo: EPS | Melton Antony)
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John Gregory, England (Chennaiyin FC): A midfielder with close to 600 senior appearances, John Gregory has managed the likes of  Portsmouth, Wycombe Wanderers, Aston Villa, Crawley Town, among others. The 63-year-old also coached in Israel and Kazakhstan before hooking up with Chennaiyin FC this July.  (Photo: Twitter/Chennaiyin FC)
John Gregory, England (Chennaiyin FC): A midfielder with close to 600 senior appearances, John Gregory has managed the likes of Portsmouth, Wycombe Wanderers, Aston Villa, Crawley Town, among others. The 63-year-old also coached in Israel and Kazakhstan before hooking up with Chennaiyin FC this July. (Photo: Twitter/Chennaiyin FC)
Albert Roca, Spain (Bengaluru FC): Albert Roca Pujol will be supervising BFC’s transition from the I-League to the ISL. The former defender stepped over to the other side of the white line in the late 1990s, and was deputy to Frank Rijkaard at FC Barcelona and the Galatasaray SK backroom. (Photo: Twitter/SN Canada Soccer)
Albert Roca, Spain (Bengaluru FC): Albert Roca Pujol will be supervising BFC’s transition from the I-League to the ISL. The former defender stepped over to the other side of the white line in the late 1990s, and was deputy to Frank Rijkaard at FC Barcelona and the Galatasaray SK backroom. (Photo: Twitter/SN Canada Soccer)
Rene Meulensteen, Netherlands (Kerala Blasters FC): The DUtchman had worked with Sir Alex Ferguson as part of Manchester United’s thinktank for around 11 years. Rene played a part in the side’s 2008 UEFA Champions League triumph, also worked at Anzhi Makhachkala, Fulham and Maccabi Haifa. (Photo: EPS | K Shijith)
Rene Meulensteen, Netherlands (Kerala Blasters FC): The DUtchman had worked with Sir Alex Ferguson as part of Manchester United’s thinktank for around 11 years. Rene played a part in the side’s 2008 UEFA Champions League triumph, also worked at Anzhi Makhachkala, Fulham and Maccabi Haifa. (Photo: EPS | K Shijith)
Sergio Lobera Rodriguez, Spain (FC Goa): part from being Tito Vilanova’s assistant in FC Barcelona, Rodriguez, also coached UD Las Palmas. With close to two decades of management experience under his belt, the Spaniard arrived as FC Goa manager ahead of the upcoming season. (Photo: Twitter/FC Goa)
Sergio Lobera Rodriguez, Spain (FC Goa): part from being Tito Vilanova’s assistant in FC Barcelona, Rodriguez, also coached UD Las Palmas. With close to two decades of management experience under his belt, the Spaniard arrived as FC Goa manager ahead of the upcoming season. (Photo: Twitter/FC Goa)
Steve Coppell, England (Jamshedpur FC): The debutants roped in roped in Steve Coppell and Ishfaq Ahmed, both from Kerala Blasters as head coach and assistant coach respectively. This is the second season for the ex-Crystal Palace and Reading boss in the Indian Super League. (Photo: Twitter/Jamshedpur_FC)
Steve Coppell, England (Jamshedpur FC): The debutants roped in roped in Steve Coppell and Ishfaq Ahmed, both from Kerala Blasters as head coach and assistant coach respectively. This is the second season for the ex-Crystal Palace and Reading boss in the Indian Super League. (Photo: Twitter/Jamshedpur_FC)
Ranko Popovic, Serbia (FC Pune City): Replaces a successful yet temperamental Jose Antonio Habas. Popovic, 50, moved into management in 2001, and the former SK Sturm Graz defender has had managerial stints in Japan, Spain and Thailand before taking charge of FC Pune City in the ISL. (Photo: Twitter/FC Pune CIty)
Ranko Popovic, Serbia (FC Pune City): Replaces a successful yet temperamental Jose Antonio Habas. Popovic, 50, moved into management in 2001, and the former SK Sturm Graz defender has had managerial stints in Japan, Spain and Thailand before taking charge of FC Pune City in the ISL. (Photo: Twitter/FC Pune CIty)
North East United FC (João Carlos Pires de Deus, Portugal): Coached Atletico Clube de Portugal and CD  Nacional in Portugal and Spain respectively, apart from being the head coach of Cape Verde. The Portuguese’s club career was spent as a defender with sides such as Estoria, Vitoria Setubal, and FC Barreirense. (Photo: Twitter/Indian Super League)
North East United FC (João Carlos Pires de Deus, Portugal): Coached Atletico Clube de Portugal and CD Nacional in Portugal and Spain respectively, apart from being the head coach of Cape Verde. The Portuguese’s club career was spent as a defender with sides such as Estoria, Vitoria Setubal, and FC Barreirense. (Photo: Twitter/Indian Super League)
Teddy Sherringham, England (ATK): One of the high profile managerial appointments of this season, former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur forward Teddy Sherringham replaced Jose Francisco Molina at the Kolkata-based franchise. He had taken charge of Stevenage in the English Football League before arriving in the ISL fray. (Photo: Twitter/ATK)
Teddy Sherringham, England (ATK): One of the high profile managerial appointments of this season, former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur forward Teddy Sherringham replaced Jose Francisco Molina at the Kolkata-based franchise. He had taken charge of Stevenage in the English Football League before arriving in the ISL fray. (Photo: Twitter/ATK)
Alexandre Guimaraes, Costa Rica (Mumbai City FC): Was re-installed in the hot seat after guiding them to a semifinal finish last time. The 58-year-old midfielder represented Costa Rica in the late 1980s. He later managed them, culminating in two FIFA World Cup campaigns in 2002 & 2006. (Photo: Twitter/BCABA Network)
Alexandre Guimaraes, Costa Rica (Mumbai City FC): Was re-installed in the hot seat after guiding them to a semifinal finish last time. The 58-year-old midfielder represented Costa Rica in the late 1980s. He later managed them, culminating in two FIFA World Cup campaigns in 2002 & 2006. (Photo: Twitter/BCABA Network)
Alexandre Guimaraes, Costa Rica (Mumbai City FC): Was re-installed in the hot seat after guiding them to a semifinal finish last time. The 58-year-old midfielder represented Costa Rica in the late 1980s. He later managed them, culminating in two FIFA World Cup campaigns in 2002 & 2006. (Photo: Twitter/Alexandre_Guimaraes‏)
Alexandre Guimaraes, Costa Rica (Mumbai City FC): Was re-installed in the hot seat after guiding them to a semifinal finish last time. The 58-year-old midfielder represented Costa Rica in the late 1980s. He later managed them, culminating in two FIFA World Cup campaigns in 2002 & 2006. (Photo: Twitter/Alexandre_Guimaraes‏)

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