Shillong Lajong appoints Rozario as chief coach

Kolkata, June 02: Newly promoted I-League side Shillong Lajong FC has appointed former East Bengal coach

Stanley Rozario as their chief coach for the 2009-10 season. Rozario was named coach for the new outfit from Shillong that made it to the top tier after finishing second in the second division I-League. Excited about the new role, Rozario said, "It`s a challenge for me so I have taken up the role. It`s a very strong side with a good base, something that impressed me. I am looking forward to a good stint at Shillong," Rozario, who was unceremoniously ousted as East Bengal coach, said. A former Army coach and player, besides having served as assistant to national coach Bob Houghton, Rozario was appointed East Bengal coach on September 13 last year and was sacked on December 24 after the Kolkata outfit lost to Mohun Bagan in the Federation Cup semi-final. After his ouster from East Bengal, Rozario took over as Salgaocar coach and revived the Goan outfit`s fortunes by guiding them to I-league second division win, which also ensured them a return to the top tier of domestic league. "My contract with Salgaocar has expired and I didn`t want to continue," Rozario said, adding that he would go to Chennai to spot talents for the Shillong side at the Santosh Trophy. "We already have three foreigners, including Daniel from Chirag United. We may sign a few promising players in Chennai." Bureau Report