Bob did a good job amidst political nonsense: Constantine

Last Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 19:07

Former India football coach Stephen Constantine heaped praise on current head Bob Houghton for leading the team to its first Asian Cup in 27 years, considering the `political nonsense` prevailing in India.

Indian football is far behind China: Houghton

Last Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 18:48

Indian football team coach Bob Houghton today gave a thumbs down to the country as far as comparison with China in terms of development of the sport is concerned.

Houghton responsible for Indian team`s success: Chhetri

Last Updated: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 19:19

Star striker Sunil Chhetri on Sunday attributed Indian football team`s success in recent years to coach Bob Houghton.

We have got the country`s best 23 players: Houghton

Last Updated: Friday, January 7, 2011, 23:05

National football team coach Bob Houghton exuded confidence ahead of India`s opening match against Australia in the AFC Asian Cup Football Tournament that kicked off in Doha on Friday.

Houghton has over-achieved as India coach: Bulpin

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 20:22

Former manager of English Championship side Queens Park Rangers and current AIFF XI coach, Trevor Bulpin feels Bob Houghton, with three titles to his credit, has over-achieved as the coach of the Indian national team.

Houghton is not racist, says Bhutia

Last Updated: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 18:33

India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday threw his weight behind national coach Bob Houghton, saying the Briton did not make any racist comment against referee Dinesh Nair and his allegation was "false".

Houghton’s alleged racial slur may kick up a ‘storm’

Last Updated: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 20:30

National football coach Bob Houghton’s alleged racial abuse of an Indian referee is likely to kick up a ‘storm’ at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) next month

Houghton accused of abusing match official

Last Updated: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 19:40

National football coach Bob Houghton could land himself in trouble for allegedly misbehaving with one of the match referees in India`s international friendly against Yemen in Pune on October 13.

Indian football coach wants more international matches for India

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 18:40

Indian football chief coach Bob Houghton on Tuesday said as a part of preparation for the 2011 Asian Cup, his initial idea was to play 10 international games a month from September onwards.

We played well but Thais capitalised on the chances: Houghton

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 22:28

National football team coach Bob Houghton was gracious in defeat after his side went down to Thailand 1-2 in their second international football friendly match here on Wednesday.

Youngsters will have to step up, fill Bhutia`s shoes: Houghton

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 18:34

With national football captain Bhaichung Bhutia no longer young and grappling with injuries, chief coach Bob Houghton today said the youngsters in the team will have to step up and fill the talismanic striker`s place.

Any football venue in the world is better than India: Houghton

Last Updated: Monday, September 6, 2010, 21:54

Slamming the training facilities and the infrastructure in India, national football coach Bob Houghton on Monday said any stadium in the world is far better than the ones in the country.