Jahar Das Explained
Jahar Das (born 5 April 1947) is a former Indian football player and current manager. During his playing days, Das appeared with teams like Howrah Union, Aryans, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Tata SC, in the seventies.
Playing career
Born in West Bengal, Das had played for Port Commissioner and Mohun Bagan as a striker.[1] He also appeared with Howrah Union in 1967, Aryans in 1970, Calcutta Port Trust in 1971, and Tata Sports Club in 1975–76.[2]
Das later went on to represent Maharashtra team in Santosh Trophy between 1972 and 1976.[2] After being called up to the India national football team, he was part of their goodwill tour to Russia in 1971.[2] He also played for the Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.[2]
Coaching career
Das began his coaching career managing the West Bengal football team in the Santosh Trophy.[3] He then managed Bengal Mumbai from 2002 to 2003.[4] He also had a spell as coach of the India under-17 side.[5] In 2005, after the departure of Sukhwinder Singh, Das was reportedly one of the candidates put up for the vacant India senior head coach position.[6] The position was eventually given to Syed Nayeemuddin.[7]
On 7 December 2005, Das was given the head coaching job at National Football League side, Mohun Bagan.[8] His first match in charge came in the club's opening NFL game of the season against Mahindra United, a 0–0 draw.[9] Das was eventually relieved of his duties on 6 March 2006 after Mohun Bagan found themselves in ninth place in the NFL table.[10] Das would return to his previous post at Mohun Bagan as the technical director of their academy.[10]
On 20 August 2015 it was announced that Das would become the "Head of Youth Development" at newly promoted I-League club, Aizawl.[11] Then, on 7 February 2016, after Aizawl sacked head coach, Manuel Retamero Fraile, Das was announced as the new head coach.[12]
Peerless SC created history after winning the 2019–20 Calcutta Premier Division, defeating the three Kolkata giants. The club managed by Jahar Das emerged as the first small side since 1958 to win the Calcutta Football League top division.[13] [14] He later went on to became the vice-president and head of youth development for AFC 'A' Licence and 'Goalz Coaching Course' by the All India Football Federation.[2]
Personal life
Das is a resident of Howrah, lives at Kasundia.[15] Married to Hasubanu, Das has a daughter named Dolanchapa.[15]
Honours
Manager
Aizawl[16]
2016[18]
- Mizoram Independence Day Cup: 2016[19]
Peerless
Further reading
- Web site: Aizawl FC journey nothing short of amazing, says team manager Hmingthana Zadeng. Shraishth. Jain. 7 January 2020. 26 January 2020. i-league.org. Hero I-League. New Delhi. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728073012/https://i-league.org/aizawl-fc-journey-nothing-short-of-amazing-says-manager-hmingthana-zadeng/. 28 July 2023.
- Web site: আটান্নর মতো কড়া লড়াই দেখা যাচ্ছে এই লিগেও. A tough fight like 1958 is also being witnessed in this season's league. bn. abandabazar.com. Anandabazar Patrika. Kolkata. 13 September 2019. Hariprasad. Chattopadhyay. 26 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220926054109/https://www.anandabazar.com/sports/cfl-2019-resembles-1958-league-matches-1.1044901.
External links
Notes and References
- News: Bhattal. Amardeep. Tenth National Football League kicks off tomorrow. 9 February 2016. Tribune India. 8 January 2006. 26 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220726134021/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060109/sports.htm. live.
- Web site: Kolkata Football Academy — Our Coaches: Jahar Das (Vice President and Head of Youth Development AFC 'A' Licence and Goalz Coaching). kolkatafootballacademy.com. 22 January 2022. 26 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230326214712/https://kolkatafootballacademy.com/our-team/.
- News: Suryanarayan. S.R.. Football: Maharashtra, Services enter semifinal phase. 9 February 2016. The Hindu. 25 November 2001.
- News: Season ending Transfers 2002:. 2 March 2021. Indianfootball.de. 17 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2002.html. live.
- News: Nepal downs Afghanistan. 9 February 2016. The Hindu. 3 December 2003.
- News: 15 in the race to become National football coach. 9 February 2016. The Hindu. 20 September 2005.
- News: Nayeemuddin is football coach. 9 February 2016. Tribune India. 2 October 2005. 3 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220103112051/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051003/sports.htm#10. live.
- News: Jahar replaces Amal at Bagan. 9 February 2016. Times of India. 7 December 2005. 26 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220726133926/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Football-Jahar-replaces-Amal-at-Bagan/articleshow/1321167.cms. live.
- Web site: Mohun Bagan AC 0:0 Mahindra United. indianfootball.de.
- News: Mohun Bagan get new coach. 9 February 2016. Rediff. 6 March 2006. 23 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210323193844/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/mar/06nfl1.htm. live.
- News: Aizawl FC signs Jahar Das as Head of Youth Development. 9 February 2016. Morung Express. 20 August 2015. 25 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151025211935/http://morungexpress.com/aizawl-fc-signs-jahar-das-as-head-of-youth-development/. live.
- News: Aizawl FC part ways with Manuel Retamero, Jahar Das appointed as new head coach. 9 February 2016. Goal.com. 7 February 2016. 10 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310225258/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/02/07/20097072/i-league-update-aizawl-fc-part-ways-with-manuel-retamero. live.
- Web site: We have proved. Kromah }} the team from the front :Jahar Das, Peerless coach]. Kolkata Today. 17 March 2021. 16 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220416062728/https://kolkatatoday.com/we-have-proved-kromah-leaded-the-team-from-the-front-jahar-das-peerless-coach/.
- News: Calcutta Football League: East Bengal kings of Asia's oldest league competition — full winners list . olympics.com . The Olympics Football . Nag . Utathya . 19 April 2023 . 25 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230505071647/https://olympics.com/en/news/calcutta-football-league-history-winners-list . 5 May 2023 .
- News: জহর দাসের বাড়ি. bn. The House of Jahar Das. এই সময় সংবাদপত্র. 28 January 2016. eisamay.com. 16 May 2016. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728104733/https://eisamay.com/sports/cricket/news/jewel-slaves-body/articleshow/71364627.cms. Kolkata.
- News: ফেডারেশন কাপ ২০১৬: জহরের হুঙ্কারেও অবিচল সঞ্জয়. bn. Federation Cup 2016: Sanjay is steadfast despite Jahar's threats. Anandabazar Patrika. 28 January 2016. anandabazar.com. 16 May 2016. 5 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205183813/https://www.anandabazar.com/sports/mohunbagan-to-play-aizal-fc-in-federation-cup-final-1.387840.
- Web site: Amlan. Das. Mohun Bagan win 2016 Federation Cup with 5–0 rout of Aizawl FC. sportskeeda.com. 21 May 2016. 21 May 2016. 26 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160526100655/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/mohun-bagan-win-2016-federation-cup-with-5-0-rout-of-aizawl-fc. live.
- Web site: MFA Super Cup Champion Aizawl FC. inkhel.com. 19 September 2021. 27 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20210919050524/https://www.inkhel.com/post/mfa-super-cup-champion-aizawl-fc. 19 September 2021. dead.
- Web site: Kum 10 hnuah Mizoram Police an champion — Championship Tawhte. Mizoram Police are champions after 10 years — Championship History. vanglaini.org. Vanglaini – Mizo Daily. Aizawl. 16 August 2022. 27 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163646/https://www.vanglaini.org/infiamna/74572. 25 April 2023. lus.