Home » Latest Sports News

ISL 7: SC East Bengal rope in goalkeeper Subrata Paul on loan from Hyderabad FC


This article was originally published in NewIndianExpress.com

This will be Paul's second stint with East Bengal after the 2008-09 season in which he bagged the Federation Cup.

Published: 26th January 2021 02:24 PM   |   Last Updated: 26th January 2021 02:24 PM   |   A+ A  A-

Subrata Paul (File | PTI)

PANAJI: SC East Bengal on Tuesday announced the signing of seasoned India goalkeeper Subrata Paul on loan from Hyderabad FC for the remainder of the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

This will be Paul's second stint with East Bengal after the 2008-09 season in which he bagged the Federation Cup.

"I can't explain how happy and overwhelmed I am to be back at SC East Bengal. I know the weight and meaning of the red and gold colours. I consider myself very lucky and blessed to be a part of SC East Bengal. I cannot wait to get on the pitch and help them shine," Paul said in a statement.

Paul, 34, played six matches for Hyderabad FC this season keeping two clean sheets.

"Subrata is vastly experienced and has been doing an amazing job between the sticks for a long time now. His signing bolsters our goalkeeping options. Subrata's wealth of experience will also help the other keepers around," SC East Bengal head coach and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler said.

Paul has kept as many as 28 clean sheets in his ISL career with 91 appearances with clubs like Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United, Jamshedpur FC, and Hyderabad FC

"We all know his experience and the quality that he has got. I have worked with him before at Jamshedpur FC and I know what he can bring to the squad. So hopefully he is ready to compete with Debjit (Majumder) for the first team place," SC East Bengal goalkeeping coach Bobby Mimms said.

"I know his work rate. He works really hard and that rubs off on the other goalkeepers around him. It makes my job easier if goalkeepers want to work. On another note, I wish Sankar (Roy) all the best. He has also worked hard in training," he added.

Nicknamed the 'Spiderman' for his heart-stopping saves during India's AFC Asian Cup campaign in Qatar in 2011, Paul has donned the India colours 67 times and is one of the few Indian players with European pedigree, having plied his trade for Danish club Vestsjaelland.


It was for his exploits against South Korea in the Asian Cup that Paul was nicknamed 'Spiderman' by the international media.

An Arjuna award recipient, Paul has been part of India's title-winning sides that lifted the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, the 2015 SAFF Championship as well as the Nehru Cup triumphs in 2012 and 2009. 

O P E N

Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.

The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time.

TMC issues show-cause notice to Uttarpara MLA after resignation from party posts

Farmers broke pre-decided conditions for parade, many personnel injured: Delhi Police

Samyukta Kisan Morcha disassociates itself from violence during tractor parade

Maharashtra should have got more Padma awards: Sanjay Raut

Not '100 per cent satisfied' with Mahavir Chakra awarded to Col Santosh Babu, says his father

TN elections 2021: Absence of stalwarts pushes political parties to fight for digital mileage

Copyright - newindianexpress.com 2021

The Morning Standard |Dinamani | Kannada Prabha | Samakalika Malayalam |Indulgexpress | Edex Live | Cinema Express | Event Xpress

Contact Us | About Us | Careers |Privacy Policy | Search | Terms of Use | Advertise With Us

Home | Nation | World | Cities | Business | Columns | Entertainment | Sport | Magazine | The Sunday Standard