T. G. Purushothaman Explained

T. G. Purushothaman
Full Name:Thekkathara Gopalakrishnan Purushothaman
Birth Date:6 June 1979
Birth Place:Kerala, India
Height:1.77 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Kerala Blasters (assistant coach)
Youthclubs1:Kerala Varma College
Youthclubs2:Calicut University Club
Clubs1:SBI Kerala
Years1:2000–2001
Years2:2003–2004
Clubs2:Vasco SC
Years3:2004-2006
Clubs3:Mahindra United
Years4:2006–2008
Clubs4:Viva Kerala
Manageryears1:2010–2014
Managerclubs1:Josco (assistant coach)
Manageryears2:2014–2020
Managerclubs2:FC Kerala (manager)
Manageryears3:2021–2022
Managerclubs3:Kerala Blasters B (manager)
Manageryears4:2022
Managerclubs4:Kerala State Football Team (assistant coach)
Manageryears5:2022
Managerclubs5:Kerala Blasters B (assistant coach)
Manageryears6:2022–2023
Managerclubs6:Kerala Blasters U-18 (manager)
Manageryears7:2023–
Managerclubs7:Kerala Blasters FC (assistant coach)

Thekkathara Gopalakrishnan Purushothaman[1] (born 6 June 1979), popularly known as T. G. Purushothaman, is a former Indian professional football player, who currently works as the assistant manager of the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.[2]

Playing career

Born on 6 June 1979,[3] Purushothaman spent his youth career by playing for Kerala Varma College and University of Calicut.[4] In 2000, he signed his first senior contract with SBT.[5] After an impressive performance with the side, he was included in the Kerala football team's squad for the 2001–02 Santosh Trophy tournament. His first achievement as a player also came in that tournament as the Kerala team won the championship.[6] He later signed for the National Football League Vasco Goa in 2003 ahead of their new season. In 2004, Purushothaman was signed by T. K. Chatunni in the newly formed club Viva Kerala.[7] In that year, he moved to Mahindra United F.C. ahead of the 2005–06 National Football League.[8] The season gave positive results to Mahindra, as they rose to win the league title,[9] and the 2005 Federation Cup,[10] thus helping Purushothaman to win two major silverware in his career. In the same year, he won the Santosh Trophy for the second time in his career with Kerala.[11] On 11 June 2007, it was announced that Purushothaman was signed by Viva Kerala for the 2007–08 I-League campaign.[12] [13] He spent his last years of playing career with the Kerala club, before retiring in 2008 to pursue his career in coaching.[14]

Coaching career

After retiring from professional football, he joined then Ernakulam Second Division and later I-League 2nd Division club Josco FC in 2010,[15] as their assistant coach under T.K. Chathunni.[16] [17] He was their assistant manager for the 2011 and 2013 I-League 2nd Division seasons respectively. He spent four years with the club before joining FC Kerala in 2014.[18] At FC Kerala, which was founded in 2014, he also served as one of their directors.[19] Under his assistance, the club made their second division debut in the 2017–18 season. Purushothaman also served as the assistant coach of the Kerala football team for the 2019–20 Santosh Trophy tournament.[20] On 6 February 2021, Kerala Blasters announced that they have roped in Purushothaman as the new head coach of their reserves team.[21] [22]

While being the manager of the Blasters' reserve team, he was again chosen by KFA as the assistant manager of the Kerala football team for the 2021–22 Santosh Trophy,[23] [24] who eventually won the tournament.[25] On 10 July 2023, Kerala Blasters announced the appointment of Purushothaman as the new Assistant Coach for their first team on a three-year contract, until 2026.[26]

Honours

As a player

2001–02,[27] 2004–05[28]

2005[29]

2005[30]

As a manager

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2nd Division I-League: FC Kerala and Ozone FC register huge wins in Group B . 2021-09-24. goal.com. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170647/https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/i-league-2nd-division-fc-kerala-blasters-ozone-fc-bengaluru/xf7ps5bpym5k1r760erclgv7y. live.
  2. Web site: 2021-09-17. Government of Kerala join hands with Kerala Blasters, Gokulam Kerala to set up football academies. 2021-09-24. Khel Now. en-US. 18 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210918043127/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-gokulam-kerala-govt-of-kerala-football-academies. live.
  3. Web site: T.G. Purushothaman. 2021-09-24. worldfootball.net. en. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170651/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/t-g-purushothaman/. live.
  4. Web site: TG Purushothaman Blasters Reserve Coach. live. 23 September 2021. News8Plus. 7 February 2021. 21 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210221171301/https://news8plus.com/tg-purushothaman-blasters-reserve-team-coach/.
  5. Web site: 2021-01-10. Kerala Blasters appoint TG Purushothaman as reserves team head coach. 2021-09-23. Khel Now. en-US. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110150607/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-tg-purushothaman-reserves-team-coach. live.
  6. Web site: Past champions take a bow on the eve of Santosh Trophy final. 2021-01-12. The New Indian Express. 14 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210214160856/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2013/mar/03/past-champions-take-a-bow-on-the-eve-of-santosh-trophy-final-455203.html. live.
  7. 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.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-11. Kerala Blasters appoint Tg Purushothaman as their reserve team head coach. 2021-01-12. Voice Of Indian Sports. en-US. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114012725/https://voiceofindiansports.com/kerala-blasters-appoint-tg-purushothaman-as-their-reserve-team-head-coach/. live.
  9. Web site: Nayak. Nicolai. Rise of a new champion: When Mahindra United became the first Mumbai team to win the NFL title. 2021-09-23. Scroll.in. en-US. 6 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201106135913/https://scroll.in/field/963917/rise-of-a-new-champion-when-mahindra-united-became-the-first-mumbai-team-to-win-the-nfl-title. live.
  10. Web site: Stanislaus DSouza. Oct 31, 2005. Mahindra United lift Federation Cup . 2021-09-23. The Times of India. en. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/mahindra-united-lift-federation-cup/articleshow/1280276.cms. live.
  11. Web site: Kerala win Santosh Trophy. 2021-09-23. www.rediff.com. 4 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180404023209/http://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/oct/31sant.htm. live.
  12. Web site: Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians. 2021-09-23. www.rediff.com. 27 December 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071227045432/http://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jun/11nfl.htm. live.
  13. Web site: News for the month of October 2007. 2021-01-12. www.indianfootball.de. 8 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210208113821/http://www.indianfootball.de/news/m200710.html. live.
  14. Web site: ONGC I - LEAGUE 2007 - 2008 :Kolkatafootball.com. 2021-01-12. www.kolkatafootball.com. 5 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120305013342/http://www.kolkatafootball.com/i-league_teams.html. live.
  15. Web site: 28 March 2011. I-League 2: Josco FC Team Profile. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20111008141656/http://footballkerala.com/2011/03/28/i-league-2-josco-fc-team-profile/. 8 October 2011. 23 September 2021. Football Kerala.
  16. Web site: Josco FC to build soccer city. 26 March 2010. Kochi. 2021-09-23. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Web site: 2021-04-05. Kerala Blasters hand long-term extension to Gotimayum Muktasana. 2021-09-23. Khel Now. en-US. 5 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210405070525/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-hand-long-term-extension-to-gotimayum-muktasana. live.
  19. Web site: FC Kerala hope to still have a shot at I-League qualification. 2021-09-23. The New Indian Express. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170650/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2020/may/17/fc-kerala-hope-to-still-have-a-shot-at-i-league-qualification-2144546.html. live.
  20. Web site: Rayan. Stan. Santosh Trophy 2019-20: A dozen new faces in Kerala's team. 2021-02-06. Sportstar. en. 26 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126050027/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/santosh-trophy-kerala-team-news-south-zone-qualifiers-bino-george-ms-jithin-gokulam-kerala-blasters-chennaiyin-ozone-bengaluru-indian-football/article29834622.ece. live.
  21. Web site: 2021-01-10. Kerala Blasters appoint TG Purushothaman as reserves team head coach. 2021-02-06. Khel Now. en-US. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110150607/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-tg-purushothaman-reserves-team-coach. live.
  22. Web site: 2021-01-11. Kerala Blasters appoint Tg Purushothaman as their reserve team head coach. 2021-09-23. Voice Of Indian Sports. en-US. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114012725/https://voiceofindiansports.com/kerala-blasters-appoint-tg-purushothaman-as-their-reserve-team-head-coach/. live.
  23. Web site: Bino George to coach Kerala team for Santosh Trophy. 2021-09-23. Mathrubhumi. en. 23 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923023210/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/bino-george-to-coach-kerala-team-for-santosh-trophy-santosh-trophy-1.6025164. live.
  24. Web site: Santosh Trophy: Bino George named Kerala head coach. 2021-09-23. OnManorama. 22 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210922053522/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/09/21/santosh-trophy-bino-george-named-kerala-head-coach.html. live.
  25. Web site: Santosh Trophy Final Highlights: Kerala 1-1 West Bengal, Kerala wins 5-4 on penalties . 2022-05-02 . Sportstar . en.
  26. Web site: Kerala Blasters FC Announces T.G. Purushothaman as New Assistant Coach for First Team – Kerala Blasters FC . 2023-07-10 . en-US.
  27. Web site: November 17, 2001. Kerala beat Goa to lift Santosh Trophy . 2021-01-12. The Times of India. en. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Kerala-beat-Goa-to-lift-Santosh-Trophy/articleshow/1494261539.cms. live.
  28. Web site: 59th Santosh Trophy 2004. 2021-09-23. www.indianfootball.de. 18 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170718231350/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2004-05st.html. live.
  29. Web site: Majumdar. Rounak. 2020-04-03. Reliving the title run of Mumbai's only national champions - Mahindra United 2005-06 season. 2021-09-23. Football Counter. en-US. 18 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212123/https://www.footballcounter.com/2020/reliving-the-title-run-of-mumbais-only-national-champions-mahindra-united-2005-06-season/. live.
  30. Web site: Stanislaus DSouza. Oct 31, 2005. Mahindra United lift Federation Cup . 2021-01-12. The Times of India. en. 24 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924170648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/mahindra-united-lift-federation-cup/articleshow/1280276.cms. live.

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