I-League 2016/17: 5 ideal replacements to coach East Bengal on a long-term basis

Jamil has taken the I-League by surprise by guiding the club to the top of the table

#1 Ashley Westwood

Westwood had three successful years at Bengaluru FC, winning the league twice

The most coveted name of the Indian football scene, Ashley Westwood revolutionised the way football was played in India. A strict professional, Westwood’s emphasis on training and fitness was rewarded with phenomenal success as he led Bengaluru FC to two I-League titles in three years.

After having resigned from Penang FA, Westwood would now be the best possible option for the Red and Golds to hope for a better show in the next season. The Brit has a strict work regimen and will not allow any dereliction of the same under any circumstance whatsoever. Morgan had faced a stiff challenge on this front as his team selection was muddled by over enthusiastic management staff of East Bengal.

Under Westwood, it will be a different side as he would be looking to cut out the extra players and add a few good names to enhance their title prospects. Currently, the laxity that has set in the East Bengal ranks, a man of the nature of Westwood would fit in aptly. However, the wage demands of the prolific Englishman are a matter of concern for a club which is funded mainly by the members and a handful sponsors.

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