Subrata Bhattacharjee, the only coach in India to figure in the list of best coaches by the Asian Football Confederation in 2002, is jobless.
With the appointment of a new coach for Mohun Bagan, the slender chance of a 'comeback' to his old club is now lost, at least for a season.
Bhattcharjee had led India's oldest soccer club to the National Football League title twice in a span of three years.
The 42-year-old former India international was expelled on April 15 for "anti-club activities" after a spate of defeats in the seventh NFL.
Bhattacharjee was quite popular among a section of club members and hardcore supporters for his candid approach and success in his soccer career both on the field and as well as coach.
After his sacking, just before two remaining NFL matches, the Bagan management appointed two temporary coaches -- Bidesh Bose and Shymal Banerjee -- but the club suffered badly in the