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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 Chennai Football League under license from Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).

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
LeagueChennai Football League

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][15] Thus the club was founded on the name Indian Bank Sporta and Recreational Club in 1990.

In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the Scissors Cup, held in Kerala and reached the final. They finished as runners-up as Dempo clinched title defeating them 1–0.[16][17]

Since then, Indian bank began participating in TNFA and CFA conducted tournaments like Vittal Trophy,[18] Chennai Universal Cup,[19] and TFA Shield.[20]


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.[21]

The club also competed in the I-League Second Division for a long time and in 2001–02,[22] they declared as the joint-champions. In the 2003–04 NFL season, the club again relegated.[23]


Later years



Winning trophies

In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.[24]

In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in Tirur All-India Football Tournament in Kerala, beating Goan side Vasco SC 5–4.[25]

In January 2008, Indian Bank beat Reserve Bank of India 1–0 to win the Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy.[26] 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.[27][28] In 2005 season, they achieved third place.[29] In Tamil Nadu State League knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005–06 and 2007 season.[30][31][32]

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.[33][34]

In 2018, the club emerged as the champions of the CFA Senior Division league.[35]

After a long haitus between TNFA and CFA,[36][37] the 2021–22 Chennai Senior Division kicked off on 9 May 2022 with 10 teams competing for the title,[38] and Indian Bank achieved fifth place.


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.[39][40][41]


Stadium


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

Indian Bank used Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also known as Marina Arena) in Chennai as their home ground since 1996,[42][43] which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.[44] They also played some state-league matches at the Nehru Stadium of Coimbatore.


Ownership


Main article: Indian Bank

Past internationals



Honours



National



Others



See also



Notes


  1. ^
    Formerly known as the Madras Football Association League.

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Further reading





На других языках

[de] Indian Bank RC

Indian Bank RC ist ein Fußballverein aus Chennai, Indien. Derzeit spielt er in der zweiten Liga des Landes, der I-League 2. Division. Seine Heimspiele trägt der Verein im Chennaier Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium aus. Der Verein gehört zur Indian Bank, die Sponsor und Namensgeber des Vereins ist. Der Verein gehörte zu den ersten Mannschaften, die in der professionellen I-League 1. Division spielten. Nach zwei Abstiegen (1999 und 2004) ist der Club aber nun zweitklassig.
- [en] Indian Bank Recreational Club


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