T. K. Chathunni Explained

T. K. Chathunni
Birth Date:1944/1945
Birth Place:Chalakudy, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
(present day Thrissur, Kerala, India)
Death Place:Karukutty, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Position:Defender
Clubs1:EME Centre
Clubs2:Vasco
Clubs3:Orkay Mills Mumbai
Managerclubs1:Kochin
Managerclubs2:Dempo
Managerclubs3:Salgaocar
Managerclubs4:Mohun Bagan
Managerclubs5:Churchill Brothers
Managerclubs6:Chirag United Club Kerala
Managerclubs7:Josco

T. K. Chathunni (1944/1945 – 12 June 2024) was an Indian football coach and a player from Chalakudy, Kerala.[1]

Playing career

A defender,[2] Chathunni played for Kerala and Goa.

Coaching career

Chathunni managed most football clubs in India like Kochin,[3] Dempo,[4] Salgaocar, Mohun Bagan, Churchill Brothers,[5] Chirag United Club Kerala,[6] Josco and others.[7] [8] He was the coach for various clubs in the National Football League from 1997–98.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] He represented both Kerala and Goa in the Santosh Trophy.[14]

Death

Chathunni died on 12 June 2024, at a private hospital in Karukutty, Ernakulam succumbing to cancer. He was 80.[15] [16]

Honours

Manager

Salgaocar

1997

Mohun Bagan

1997–98[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sengupta. Somnath. Tactical Evolution Of Indian Football: Part Four – Modern Era (1999—2011). Kolkata. 13 July 2011. 11 October 2022. thehardtackle.com. The Hard Tackle. en-US. 18 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210918041621/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2011/tactical-evolution-of-indian-football-part-four-modern-era/.
  2. News: Tennyson . Rayson . Chathunni, the man who shaped India's finest football careers, dies . 12 June 2024 . Times of India . 12 June 2024 . 12 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240612192006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/chathunni-the-man-who-shaped-indias-finest-football-careers-dies/articleshow/110947582.cms . live .
  3. Web site: Arunava. Chaudhuri. Season ending Transfers 1999: India. https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1999.html. 17 February 2020. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. 1 July 2021. dead.
  4. Web site: Dempo Sports Club » List of Coaches. 19 October 2023. demposportsclub.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224203445/https://www.demposportsclub.com/club/coaches/. 24 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Arunava. Chaudhuri. Season ending Transfers 2001: India. https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html. 17 February 2020. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. 1 July 2021. dead.
  6. Web site: 31 players selected for 'Viva Kerala'. 8 April 2004. 9 January 2024. rediff.com. Rediff Mail. Kochi. Press Trust of India. https://web.archive.org/web/20151108180427/https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/viva/20040408.htm. 8 November 2015.
  7. Web site: Josco FC to build soccer city. 26 March 2010. Kochi. 23 September 2021. newindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170722/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2010/mar/26/josco-fc-to-build-soccer-city-142534.html.
  8. Web site: 26 April 2010. Josco Football Club coach T.K. Chathunni and his deputy T.G. Purushothaman at a training session in Kochi. live. 23 September 2021. The Hindu Images. The Hindu. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170658/https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=115140137&highlights=Sport.
  9. Web site: FC Kochin rope in coach Chathunni . expressindia.indianexpress.com . The Indian Express . 7 December 1999. Ravi . Menon . Kochi . 28 January 2014. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140219071340/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/ie/daily/19991208/isp08032.html . 19 February 2014.
  10. Web site: The business of football . https://web.archive.org/web/20040430205606/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/02/12/stories/2004021201140400.htm. dead. 30 April 2004. The Hindu. 12 February 2004. 28 January 2014.
  11. News: Big lessons for a young club . The Hindu . 4 August 2006 . 28 January 2014 . 3 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203155020/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/big-lessons-for-a-young-club/article3197415.ece . live .
  12. News: A home for Josco . The Hindu . 28 April 2010 . 28 January 2014 . 3 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203155013/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/a-home-for-josco/article786397.ece . live .
  13. Web site: The League of foreign coaches . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202194218/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-29/top-stories/27913630_1_foreign-coaches-indian-football-armando-colaco. dead. 2 February 2014. The Times of India. 28 January 2014.
  14. Web site: Novy. Kapadia. Memorable moments in the Santosh Trophy. www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 27 May 2012. 7 March 2021. 12 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412140304/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/memorable-moments-in-the-santosh-trophy-2.
  15. Web site: 12 June 2024 . Renowned Kerala football coach TK Chathunni no more . 12 June 2024 . English.Mathrubhumi . en . 13 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613161231/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/football/renowned-kerala-football-coach-tk-chathunni-no-more-1.9631964 . live .
  16. Web site: Noted football coach Chathunni passes away . 12 June 2024 . Onmanorama . 12 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240612041132/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2024/06/12/noted-football-coach-tk-chathunni-passes-away.html . live .
  17. Web site: Indian Football: Down the memory lane - Mohun Bagan's first NFL win in 1997-98. Goal.com. Soham. Mukherjee. 9 April 2020. 26 December 2022. 26 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221226050535/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/indian-football-down-the-memory-lane-mohun-bagans-first-nfl-win-in-1997-98/3x2wb0n1e97r1xcnqks9eqeqn. live.

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