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{{Infobox football club | | {{Infobox football club | ||
|clubname = Indian Bank RC | |||
|nickname = The Bankers | |||
|fullname = Indian Bank Recreational Club | |||
|image = Indian Bank Recreational Club.svg | |||
|image_size = 200px | |||
|founded = {{start date and age|1990}} | |||
|ground = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], Chennai | |||
|capacity = 40,000 | |||
|mgrtitle = Chief Coach | |||
|manager = [[Syed Sabir Pasha]] | |||
|league = [[Chennai Football League|CFA Senior Division]] | |||
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'''Indian Bank Recreational Club''' | '''Indian Bank Recreational Club''' (also known as '''Football Club Indian Bank''')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.besoccer.com/team/history/fc-indian-bank|title=FC Indian Bank — History and Statistics|website=besoccer.com|publisher=BeSoccer|access-date=26 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503180825/https://www.besoccer.com/team/history/fc-indian-bank|archive-date=3 May 2023}} {{cite web|url=https://www.besoccer.com/team/fc-indian-bank|title=FC Indian Bank — Info|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503180943/https://www.besoccer.com/team/fc-indian-bank|archive-date=3 May 2023}}</ref> is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm|title=Indian Bank qualify for the first division|website=Rediff.com|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910112326/https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm|archive-date=10 September 2021|date=28 April 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2022/may/30/indian-bank-get-betterof-southern-railway-2459623.html|title=Indian Bank get better of Southern Railway|date=30 May 2022|access-date=26 January 2023|website=newindianexpress.com|publisher=New Indian Express|agency=Express News Service |location=Chennai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603045414/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2022/may/30/indian-bank-get-betterof-southern-railway-2459623.html|archive-date=3 June 2022}}</ref> The club formerly participated in the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/team/indian-bank/bBIvaE5e/results/|title=Indian Bank Recreational Club (India)|access-date=18 February 2021|website=Betexplorer|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073045/https://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/team/indian-bank/bBIvaE5e/results/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India File — Starry opening to National Soccer League |url=http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19961214/34950942.html |access-date=18 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=14 December 1996 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970422182702/http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19961214/34950942.html |archive-date=22 April 1997}}</ref><ref name="JCTwin">{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Ravi |title=JCT wins inaugural Philips NFL title |url=http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19970317/07650773.html |access-date=18 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=17 March 1997 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970420235957/http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19970317/07650773.html |archive-date=20 April 1997}}</ref><ref name="begin">{{cite news |last1=Bose |first1=Saibal |title=National League all set for kick-off |url=http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19961217/35250552.html |access-date=18 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=17 December 1996 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970422194435/http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19961217/35250552.html |archive-date=22 April 1997}}</ref> and the [[I-League 2|I-League Second Division]]. They are currently competing in [[Chennai Football League]], under license from [[Tamil Nadu Football Association]] (TNFA).<ref>{{cite web |title=CFA league: Kamalesh sizzles in Indian Bank win |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/cfa-league-kamalesh-sizzles-in-indian-bank-win-718738 |website=dtnext.in |publisher=DTNEXT Bureau |date=16 June 2023 |location=Chennai |access-date=12 July 2023 |archive-date=12 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712051129/https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/cfa-league-kamalesh-sizzles-in-indian-bank-win-718738 }}</ref> | ||
Indian Bank was managed by former [[India national football team|India]] international, [[Syed Sabir Pasha]], who also captained the team since their inception.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Vivek|last=Krishnan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/articleshow/63945672.cms|title=CFA League: Pravitto brace gives Indian Bank title|date=27 April 2018|access-date=18 February 2021|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[Times of India]]|archive-date=16 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516082647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/articleshow/63945672.cms|location=Chennai, Tamil Nadu|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="A License">{{cite web|title=Syed Sabir Pasha gets 'A' licence|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/syed-sabir-pasha-gets-a-licence/article731448.ece|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=11 December 2014|date=19 March 2010|location=Chennai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407015414/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/Syed-Sabir-Pasha-gets-lsquoA-licence/article16004242.ece|archive-date=7 April 2023}}</ref><ref name="Pasha Retires">{{cite web|title=Sabir Pasha calls it quits|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/article1786401.ece|location=Chennai|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=11 December 2014|date=23 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816123758/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/Sabir-Pasha-calls-it-quits/article14709913.ece|archive-date=16 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|title=The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/specials/india/indianteam/1998asiangames.html|date=1998|access-date=24 August 2021|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164336/http://www.indianfootball.de/specials/india/indianteam/1998asiangames.html|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Indian Bank also participated in the [[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm|title=Indian Bank qualify for the first division|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910112326/https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm|date=28 April 2002|archive-date=10 September 2021|website=rediff.com|publisher=Rediff Sports|access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> and [[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Division Three |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india07.html |work=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |date=2006 |first=Arunava |last=Chaudhuri |access-date=30 November 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609201305/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india07.html#nfl2 }}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation and early years=== | ===Formation and early years=== | ||
Founded in 1907 as an [[India]]n state-owned [[financial services]] company, [[Indian Bank]] established as a premier bank in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], and considering the popularity and passion | Founded in 1907 as an [[India]]n state-owned [[financial services]] company, [[Indian Bank]] established as a premier bank in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], and considering the popularity and passion for the game of [[association football|football]] in the region, decided to launch a team of its own and register it with [[Tamil Nadu Football Association]] (TNFA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140105/sports-football/article/agorc-strengthen-squad|title=AGORC strengthen squad|access-date=18 February 2021|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|archive-date=9 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109053815/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140105/sports-football/article/agorc-strengthen-squad|date=5 January 2014|location=Chennai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Naveen |title=Football in Chennai – On a slippery surface |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-in-chennai-on-a-slippery-surface |date=20 March 2013 |access-date=19 March 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402015354/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-in-chennai-on-a-slippery-surface |website=sportskeeda.com |publisher=Sportskeeda }}</ref> Thus the club was founded as "Indian Bank Sports and Recreational Club" in 1990 (they are also known as "FC Indian Bank").<ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/indiafound.html|title=India — List of Foundation Dates|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194819/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|archive-date=23 October 2021}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=October 2025}} | ||
In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the [[Scissors Cup]], held in [[Kerala]] and reached | In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the [[Scissors Cup]], held in [[Kerala]] and reached the final. They finished as runners-up as [[Dempo SC|Dempo]] clinched title defeating them 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.demposportsclub.com/category/honours/scissors-cup/|title=Scissors Cup archive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815081135/http://www.demposportsclub.com/category/honours/scissors-cup/|archive-date=15 August 2021|website=demposportsclub.com|access-date=15 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india97.html#nfl1|title=India 1996/97 – List of Champions|website=[[RSSSF]]|date=13 February 2014|first1=Arunava|last1=Chaudhuri|first2=Mikael|last2=Jönsson|first3=Josef|last3=Bobrowsky|archive-date=18 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018092132/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india97.html}}</ref> | ||
Since then, Indian | Since then, Indian Bank began participating in tournaments conducted by TNFA and CFA, including Vittal Trophy,<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Venkatesan|first1=S. Prasanna|title=The lost glory of Chennai's football league|date=7 May 2018|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/the-lost-glory-of-chennais-football-league/article23805142.ece|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|archive-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816142325/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/the-lost-glory-of-chennais-football-league/article23805142.ece}}</ref> Chennai Universal Cup,<ref>{{cite news |last1=K. |first1=Keerthivasan |title=Champions Trophy to be back in Chennai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/champions-trophy-to-be-back-in-chennai/article8462765.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=April 2016 |access-date=16 August 2021 |archive-date=20 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720130728/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/champions-trophy-to-be-back-in-chennai/article8462765.ece }}</ref> and TFA Shield.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keeda |first1=Sports |title=Football in Chennai — On a slippery surface |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-in-chennai-on-a-slippery-surface |access-date=16 August 2021 |work=Sportskeeda.com |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402015354/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/football-in-chennai-on-a-slippery-surface }}</ref> | ||
===NFL journey=== | ===NFL journey=== | ||
The club began their journey in the [[National Football League (India)]] in 1996, which was the inaugural season. Jayantilal Jain, the president of Indian Bank Recreational Club, made a compact team for [[1996–97 National Football League (India)|1996–97 NFL season]]. The team registered a 4–1 win against [[Mahindra United FC]], which becomes the biggest away win in that season. The club later relegated from the [[National Football League (India)|NFL]] in [[1998–99 National Football League (India)|1999]] after finishing at the bottom of the Group-B.<ref>{{Cite web|url= | The club began their journey in the [[National Football League (India)]] in 1996, which was the inaugural season. Jayantilal Jain, the president of Indian Bank Recreational Club, made a compact team for [[1996–97 National Football League (India)|1996–97 NFL season]]. The team registered a 4–1 win against [[Mahindra United FC]], which becomes the biggest away win in that season. The club later relegated from the [[National Football League (India)|NFL]] in [[1998–99 National Football League (India)|1999]] after finishing at the bottom of the Group-B.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india99.html|title=India 1998/99|access-date=3 February 2021|website=[[RSSSF]]|archive-date=7 July 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030707095321/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html#nfl1|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The club also competed in the [[I-League Second Division]] for a long time and in 2001–02,<ref>{{Cite web|author=Arunava Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2001-02s.html|title=2001/02 Season in Indian Football | The club also competed in the [[I-League 2|I-League Second Division]] for a long time and in 2001–02,<ref>{{Cite web|author=Arunava Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2001-02s.html|title=2001/02 Season in Indian Football|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628084429/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2001-02s.html|archive-date=28 June 2021|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> they declared as the joint-champions. From 2002 to 2006, V. P. Sathyan managed the club.<ref name="IndianFootball">{{cite web |title=Indian Football "HALL OF FAME": V.P. SATHYAN|url=http://indianfootball.de/data/halloffame/sathyan_vp.html |website=indianfootball.de |publisher=IndianFootball |date=2005 |access-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805090718/http://indianfootball.de/data/halloffame/sathyan_vp.html |archive-date=5 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the [[2003–04 National Football League (India)|2003–04 NFL season]], Indian Bank again relegated.<ref>{{cite web |title= From the History Book|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=1965 |website=All India Football Federation |publisher=the-aiff.com |access-date=19 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717033518/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=1965 |archive-date=17 July 2014}}</ref> | ||
===Later years=== | ===Later years=== | ||
====Winning trophies==== | ====Winning trophies==== | ||
In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title | In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title, Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/news/m199812.html|title=NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF December 2002 — 15th all-India Lal Bahadur Shastri football tournament — final: Indian Bank 1–0 Delhi Blues XI|website=www.indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|date=21 December 2002|access-date=13 November 2021|archive-date=22 February 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020222191303/http://www.indianfootball.de/news/m199812.html|url-status=dead|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri}}</ref> | ||
In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in | In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in Tirur All-India Football Tournament in Kerala, beating Goan side [[Vasco SC]] 5–4.<ref name=Tirur>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/tirur.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Tirur All-India Football Tournament: Kerala|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314193147/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/tirur.html|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In January 2008, Indian Bank beat [[Reserve Bank of India]] 1–0 to win the | In January 2008, Indian Bank beat football team of [[Reserve Bank of India]] 1–0 to win the Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy,<ref name=donbosco>{{Cite web|first=Jeffrey|last=Gladstone|url=https://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?ps=0&newsid=1662&pno=31&newsidlist=,1753,1684,1675,1673,1664,1662,1923,1641,1638,1618,|title=Don Bosco – Fr.Gerard Football Tournament 2008, Basin Bridge, Chennai|date=29 January 2008|access-date=3 February 2021|website=donboscoindia.com|publisher=Don Bosco India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073228/https://www.donboscoindia.com/english/bis/default_ms.php?ps=0&newsid=1662&pno=31&newsidlist=,1753,1684,1675,1673,1664,1662,1923,1641,1638,1618,|archive-date=22 April 2021}}</ref> held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai. | ||
====TNFA and CFA titles==== | ====TNFA and CFA titles==== | ||
Indian Bank began participating in regional league tournaments in [[Tamil Nadu]] since its inception. In the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Chennai Super League]], they clinched title twice in 1997 and 1998.<ref>[ | Indian Bank began participating in regional league tournaments in [[Tamil Nadu]] since its inception. In the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Chennai Super League]], they clinched title twice in 1997 and 1998.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india98.html India 1997/98: Chennai League] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723193639/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india98.html |date=23 July 2020 }}. ''rsssf.com''. [[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]. Retrieved 6 January 2022.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1998-99s.html|title=1998/99 Season in Indian Football|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020316111658/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1998-99s.html|archive-date=16 March 2002|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2005 season, they achieved third place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india-reg05.html|title=India 2005 Regional Championships|access-date=18 February 2021|website=[[RSSSF]]|archive-date=30 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430225834/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-reg05.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]] knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005–06 and 2007 season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|title=4th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2004|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060902115414/http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|archive-date=2 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2005-06.html|title=5th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2005/06|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060902115632/http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2005-06.html|archive-date=2 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2007.html|title=6th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2007|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816113745/http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2007.html|archive-date=16 August 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2005, the club took part in ''Nice'' All-India Invitational Football Tournament in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/sreedharan-will-coach-viva-kerala/articleshow/1956353.cms|title=Sreedharan will coach 'Viva Kerala'|agency=PTI|location=Kochi|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 September 2006|access-date=27 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109070523/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/sreedharan-will-coach-viva-kerala/articleshow/1956353.cms|archive-date=9 January 2024}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, [[Chennai City FC]] became the second club from [[Tamil Nadu]] to play in the top division [[I-League]] after Indian Bank Recreational Club's entry in the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anselm Noronha|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/chennai-city-minerva-punjab-in-i-league|title=I-League Update: Chennai City FC and Minerva Punjab FC to play in the coming season|date=11 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163430/http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-|access-date=11 March 2017|archive-date= | In 2016, [[Chennai City FC]] became the second club from [[Tamil Nadu]] to play in the top division [[I-League]] after Indian Bank Recreational Club's entry in the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anselm Noronha|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/chennai-city-minerva-punjab-in-i-league|title=I-League Update: Chennai City FC and Minerva Punjab FC to play in the coming season|date=11 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163430/http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-|access-date=11 March 2017|archive-date=13 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/we-are-not-expecting-freebies-from-minerva-says-chennai-city-owner-rohit-ramesh/articleshow/68281910.cms|title=We are not expecting freebies from Minerva, says Chennai City owner Rohit Ramesh|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422102212/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/we-are-not-expecting-freebies-from-minerva-says-chennai-city-owner-rohit-ramesh/articleshow/68281910.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/2023-03-indian-football-chennai-city-fc-owners-transfer-sporting-license|title=Chennai City FC owners transfer sporting license|date=3 March 2023|access-date=3 March 2023|website=khelnow.com|first=M|last=Sudharshan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303065613/https://khelnow.com/football/2023-03-indian-football-chennai-city-fc-owners-transfer-sporting-license|archive-date=3 March 2023}}</ref> In 2018, the club emerged champions of the [[Chennai Football League|CFA Senior Division]] league.<ref name="DTNext">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Sports/2018/04/28001831/1070564/Indian-Bank-emerges-victorious-in-CFA-league.vpf|title=Indian Bank emerges victorious in CFA league|date=28 April 2018|location=Chennai|access-date=18 February 2021|website=dtnext.in|publisher=DTNEXT|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073425/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Sports/2018/04/28001831/1070564/Indian-Bank-emerges-victorious-in-CFA-league.vpf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/articleshow/63945672.cms|title=CFA League: Pravitto brace gives Indian Bank title|access-date=18 February 2021|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 April 2018|archive-date=16 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516095108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/articleshow/63945672.cms|agency=TNN|first=Vivek|url-status=live|last=Krishnan}}</ref> | ||
After a long hiatus between TNFA and CFA,<ref>{{cite web |title=Impasse between Chennai FA and Tamil Nadu FA hampering the football ecosystem in the state |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/impasse-chennai-fa-tamil-nadu-fa-league-players-football/1s7b1kbmcjlhe186qron64blr7 |website=www.goal.com |last1=Muralidharan |first1=Ashwin |date=23 July 2020 |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=10 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510220303/https://www.goal.com/en/news/impasse-chennai-fa-tamil-nadu-fa-league-players-football/1s7b1kbmcjlhe186qron64blr7 |publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tamil Nadu: How Indian football's next powerhouse is being held back by bureaucratic wrangles |url=https://khelnow.com/football/tamilnadu-cfa-senior-division-league-problems |website=Khel Now |last1=Sheelan |first1=Guna |date=23 April 2018 |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=10 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510230326/https://khelnow.com/football/tamilnadu-cfa-senior-division-league-problems }}</ref> the [[2021–22 Chennai Senior Division]] kicked off on 9 May 2022 with 10 teams competing for the title,<ref>{{Cite twitter|number=1523706512086290433|user=jenishaRani|title=Although the league had kicked off today, the official inauguration of the Chennai Football Association Senior Division League will happen tomorrow at 4 pm. Everyone interested can attend.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509164931/https://twitter.com/jenisharani/status/1523706512086290433|archive-date=9 May 2022}}</ref> and Indian Bank achieved fifth place. | |||
==Rivalries== | ==Rivalries== | ||
In [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division]], the club has a rivalry with [[Chennai City FC]]. The club has also a rivalry with local sides like [[Integral Coach Factory]] (ICF FC), [[List of football clubs in India|Chennai Customs SC]] and [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Hindustan Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-league-structure-in-tamil/1q0btfvoolugk19fcvyc0bnlsa|title=All you need to know about the league structure in Tamil Nadu|website=goal.com|access-date=3 February 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073314/https://www.goal.com/en/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-league-structure-in-tamil/1q0btfvoolugk19fcvyc0bnlsa| | In [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division]], the club has a rivalry with [[Chennai City FC]] (formerly Nethaji SC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/seeking-fresh-challenges/article29705788.ece|title=Seeking fresh challenges|location=Chennai|date=21 February 2009|access-date=5 December 2023|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205134424/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/seeking-fresh-challenges/article29705788.ece|archive-date=5 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/football-with-a-foreign-flavour/article3254044.ece|title=Football with a foreign flavour|location=Chennai|date=28 March 2012|access-date=5 December 2023|website=thehindu.com|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015020808/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/football-with-a-foreign-flavour/article3254044.ece|first1=Rajeev|last1=Viswanathan|archive-date=15 October 2022}}</ref> The club has also a rivalry with local sides like [[Integral Coach Factory]] (ICF FC), [[List of football clubs in India|Chennai Customs SC]] and [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Hindustan Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-league-structure-in-tamil/1q0btfvoolugk19fcvyc0bnlsa|title=All you need to know about the league structure in Tamil Nadu|website=goal.com|access-date=3 February 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073314/https://www.goal.com/en/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-league-structure-in-tamil/1q0btfvoolugk19fcvyc0bnlsa|date=1 March 2018|first=Ashwin|last=Muralidharan|location=Chennai}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allsport.in/community/post/6814/Indian-Bank-routs-ICF|title=Indian Bank routs ICF|website=allsport.in|access-date=18 February 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073401/https://allsport.in/community/post/6814/Indian-Bank-routs-ICF|date=14 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forum.indianfootballnetwork.com/discussion/1387/indian-state-leagues-and-tournaments-thread/p101|title=Indian State Leagues and Tournaments Thread|website=Indianfootballnetwork.com|access-date=18 February 2021|archive-date=23 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123170749/http://forum.indianfootballnetwork.com/discussion/1387/indian-state-leagues-and-tournaments-thread/p101}}</ref> | ||
==Stadium== | ==Stadium== | ||
{{Main|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)}} | {{Main|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)}} | ||
[[File:Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chennai panorama.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Marina Arena]], former home ground of ''Indian Bank Recreational Club'']] | [[File:Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chennai panorama.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Marina Arena]], former home ground of ''Indian Bank Recreational Club'']] | ||
Indian Bank used [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] (also known as Marina Arena) in [[Chennai]] as their home ground since 1996,<ref name="end">{{cite news |title=Salgaocar finish second |url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2003/apr/28salgaocar.htm |access-date=19 October 2018 |agency=Press Trust of India | | Indian Bank used [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] (also known as Marina Arena) in [[Chennai]] as their home ground since 1996,<ref name="end">{{cite news |title=Salgaocar finish second |url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2003/apr/28salgaocar.htm |access-date=19 October 2018 |agency=Press Trust of India |work=Rediff.com |date=28 April 2003 |archive-date=3 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903231041/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2003/apr/28salgaocar.htm }}</ref><ref name="SDAT">{{cite web|url=http://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/index.php/infrastructure/stadia/jawaharlal-nehru-stadium-chennai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318154030/http://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/index.php/infrastructure/stadia/jawaharlal-nehru-stadium-chennai|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 March 2014|title=Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai|publisher=SDAT, Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/features/editorscolumn/column200311.html|title=indianfootball.com editor column: NOVEMBER 2003|access-date=18 February 2021|website=Indianfootball.de|archive-date=11 December 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031211190456/http://www.indianfootball.de/features/editorscolumn/column200311.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml |title=Stadiums in India |publisher=World Stadiums |access-date=2014-07-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924095432/http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml |archive-date=24 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also played some state-league matches at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Coimbatore)|Nehru Stadium]] of [[Coimbatore]]. | ||
==Ownership== | ==Ownership== | ||
{{Main|Indian Bank}} | {{Main|Indian Bank}} | ||
==Past internationals== | ==Notable players== | ||
*The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for ''Indian Bank RC''.<ref>[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/ | ===Past foreign internationals=== | ||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Kasun Jayasuriya]] (2001–2002)<ref> | *The players below had [[National sports team#Individual selection and participation|senior international cap(s)]] for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for ''Indian Bank RC''.<ref>[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te21284/all-players/ Indian Bank Recreational Club Kolkata players (A—Z)]. [https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te21284/all-players/]. ''Worldfootball.net''. Retrieved 26 March 2021.</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=2194491&highlights=FUARD|title=Kamaldeen Fuard of Indian Bank Recreational Club|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|website=thehinduimages.com|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512133537/https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=2194491&highlights=FUARD}}</ref> | * {{flagicon|SRI}} Hammed Mohammed Nazir (1998–1999)<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998html|title=Season ending Transfers 1998: India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html|archive-date=17 February 2020|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=1 July 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Anton Silva]] (1998–1999)<ref> | * {{flagicon|SRI}} TN Bagoos (1999–2001)<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1999html|title=Season ending Transfers 1999: India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1999.html|archive-date=17 February 2020|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=1 July 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|NGR}} Stanley Festus (2000–2002)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nflteams/2002-03/indianbank.html|title=Indian Bank Chennai FC players|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030616152656/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nflteams/2002-03/indianbank.html|archive-date=16 June 2003|url-status=dead}}</ref> | * {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Kasun Jayasuriya]] (2001–2002)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html|title=Season ending Transfers 2001: India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html|archive-date=17 February 2020|website=indianfootball.de|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=1 July 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/sports/2003/mar/10nfl.htm|title=Jayasuriya scores thrice in Indian Bank win|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910113021/https://m.rediff.com/sports/2003/mar/10nfl.htm|archive-date=10 September 2021|website=Rediff.com|access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Rediff.com|title=Indian Bank outplay Dempo|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/nov/25nfl.htm|date=2002-11-25|access-date=2009-07-17|archive-date=25 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125073529/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/nov/25nfl.htm}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=2194491&highlights=FUARD|title=Kamaldeen Fuard of Indian Bank Recreational Club|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|website=thehinduimages.com|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512133537/https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=2194491&highlights=FUARD}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/6262/Kamaldeen_Mohamed_Fuard.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Fuard, Kamaldeen Mohamed|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119053940/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/6262/Kamaldeen_Mohamed_Fuard.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Anton Silva]] (1998–1999)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/62309/Anton_Silva.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Anton Silva|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226154733/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/62309/Anton_Silva.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=1 July 2021|archive-date=17 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|publisher=Indian Football Network|title=Season ending Transfers 1998: India|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html|website=indianfootball.de}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|NGR}} Stanley Festus (2000–2002)<ref name="nflteams">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nflteams/2002-03/indianbank.html|title=Indian Bank Chennai FC players|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030616152656/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nflteams/2002-03/indianbank.html|archive-date=16 June 2003|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} A.S. Mahendran (2001–2002)<ref name="nflteams"/> | |||
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Imran Mohamed]] (2002–2003)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/6272/Imran_Mohamed.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Imran Mohamed|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119053940/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/6272/Imran_Mohamed.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | |||
*{{flagicon|SRI}} Abdul Azeez Fazlur Rehman (2003–2004)<ref name="2003–04"/> | |||
*{{flagicon|SRI}} Mohammed Rawme (2003–2004)<ref name="2003–04">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2003.html|title=Season Ending Transfers In Indian Football: 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000301/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2003.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=29 July 2021|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url-status=dead|date=2003}}</ref> | |||
*{{flagicon|CGO}} Kapongo Ilunga Patient (2018–2019)<ref name="DTNext"/> | |||
===Noted Indian international=== | |||
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[V. P. Sathyan]] (1992–1993) – awarded the "[[AIFF Player of the Year Awards|AIFF Player of the Year]]" in 1993 representing Indian Bank RC in domestic league.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/december_daily_news_2007.html.html|title=AIFF PLAYER OF THE YEAR — FROM STARTING |publisher=Kolkata Football|access-date=23 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823101258/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/december_daily_news_2007.html.html|archive-date=23 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Jeje Lalpekhlua is 2016 AIFF Player of the Year |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7722 |publisher=AIFF |access-date=24 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227132308/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7722 |archive-date=27 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=All India Football Federation Awards: Sunil Chhetri and Bala Devi win Player of the Year Trophy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/all-india-football-federation-awards-sunil-chhetri-and-bala-devi-win-player-of-the-year-trophy-240310-2015-02-14 |access-date=26 September 2020 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926234124/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/all-india-football-federation-awards-sunil-chhetri-and-bala-devi-win-player-of-the-year-trophy-240310-2015-02-14 |archive-date=26 September 2020 }}</ref><ref name="IndianFootball"/> | |||
==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
=== | === Domestic league === | ||
* '''[[I-League Second Division]]''' | * '''[[I-League 2|I-League Second Division]]''' | ||
**'''Champions (1):''' 2001–02<ref>{{Cite web|url= | **'''Champions (1):''' 2001–02<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india02.html|title=India 2001/02|access-date=3 February 2021|website=[[RSSSF]]|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705191213/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india02.html}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]]''' | *'''[[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]]''' | ||
**Runners-up (1): 2001–02<ref>{{cite web |title=National Football League Second Division | | **Runners-up (1): 2001–02<ref>{{cite web |title=National Football League Second Division |date=2000 |first=Arunava |last=Choudhary |url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nfl2.html |website=indianfootball.de |access-date=16 July 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026081440/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nfl2.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india02.html|title=India 2001/02: League Tournaments|date=16 May 2006|work=RSSSF|access-date=28 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204034454/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india02.html|archive-date=4 December 2024|first1=Arunava|last1=Chaudhuri}}</ref> | ||
* '''[[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]] {{small|(South Zone)}}''' | * '''[[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]] {{small|(South Zone)}}''' | ||
**Champions (1): 2006–07<ref>{{cite web| | **Champions (1): 2006–07<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|title=National Football League Third Division|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2006-07nl3.html|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129183608/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2006-07nl3.html|archive-date=29 November 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Third Division 2006–07|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india07.html|website=[[RSSSF]]|publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation|access-date=11 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129184824/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india07.html|archive-date=29 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* '''[[Chennai Football League]]''' | * '''[[Chennai Football League]]'''{{Cref2|nb 1}} | ||
**'''Champions (6):''' 1997,<ref>{{Cite web|first=Chaudhuri|last=Arunava|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1996-97s.html|title=1996/97 Season in Indian Football | **'''Champions (6):''' 1997,<ref>{{Cite web|first=Chaudhuri|last=Arunava|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1996-97s.html|title=1996/97 Season in Indian Football|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029102020/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1996-97s.html|archive-date=29 October 2021|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> 1998,<ref name=RSSSF>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india98.html India regional tournaments 1997/98] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723193639/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india98.html#chen |date=23 July 2020 }}. ''Rsssf''. Retrieved 16 August 2021.</ref> 2000–01, 2002–03,<ref>{{Cite web|author=Arunava Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2003-04s.html|title=2003/04 Season in Indian Football|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117042721/http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/2003-04s.html|archive-date=17 January 2020|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2007–08, 2017–18<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Sports/2018/04/28001831/1070564/Indian-Bank-emerges-victorious-in-CFA-league.vpf|title=Indian Bank emerges victorious in CFA league|date=28 April 2018|access-date=18 February 2021|website=dtnext.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073425/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Sports/2018/04/28001831/1070564/Indian-Bank-emerges-victorious-in-CFA-league.vpf|archive-date=22 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
**Runners-up ( | **Runners-up (2): 2004, 2022–23<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Bank beats Customs to finish second in CFA Senior Division |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/indian-bank-beats-customs-to-finish-second-in-cfa-senior-division-719101 |website=dtnext.in |publisher=DTNEXT Bureau |date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618064248/https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/indian-bank-beats-customs-to-finish-second-in-cfa-senior-division-719101 |archive-date=18 June 2023 |location=Chennai }}</ref> | ||
**Third place (1): 2005 | **Third place (1): 2005 | ||
* '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]]''' | * '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]]''' | ||
**'''Champions (3):''' 2004,<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|title=4th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2004|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060902115414/http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|archive-date=2 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2005–06, 2007 | **'''Champions (3):''' 2004,<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|title=4th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2004|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060902115414/http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html|archive-date=2 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2005–06, 2007–08 | ||
**Runners-up (1): 2006–07<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india-reg07.html|title=India 2007 Regional Championships|date=14 February 2019|first1=Arunava|last1=Chaudhuri|work=RSSSF|access-date=26 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220145303/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india-reg07.html|archive-date=20 February 2025}}</ref> | |||
=== | === Cup === | ||
* '''Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy''' | * '''Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy''' | ||
**'''Winners (1):''' 2008<ref name=donbosco/> | **'''Winners (1):''' 2008<ref name=donbosco/> | ||
* '''Vittal Trophy''' | |||
**'''Winners (1):''' 1990<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian bank became the first 2nd division team in 20 years to annex the Vittal trophy|date=24 July 2022|website=Twitter.com|publisher=IndianFootball Photo Archive (IFPA)|access-date=24 July 2022|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/SukantaSen_S/status/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724073119/https://mobile.twitter.com/SukantaSen_S/status/1551034171719819264|archive-date=24 July 2022}}</ref> | |||
*'''[[Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup]]''' | *'''[[Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup]]''' | ||
**'''Winners (1):''' 1998<ref name=IFD>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/lalbahadurshastricup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup | **'''Winners (1):''' 1998<ref name=IFD>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/lalbahadurshastricup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315014206/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/lalbahadurshastricup.html|archive-date=15 March 2016|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* '''Tirur All-India Football Tournament''' | * '''Tirur All-India Football Tournament''' | ||
**'''Champions (1):''' 2000<ref name=Tirur/> | **'''Champions (1):''' 2000<ref name=Tirur/> | ||
* '''[[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]]''' | * '''[[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]]''' | ||
**Runners-up (1): 1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/sikkimgoldcup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006211012/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/sikkimgoldcup.html|archive-date=6 October 2021|url-status=dead|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri}}</ref> | **Runners-up (1): 1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/sikkimgoldcup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006211012/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/sikkimgoldcup.html|archive-date=6 October 2021|url-status=dead|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri}}</ref> | ||
* '''Scissors Cup''' | * '''[[Scissors Cup]]''' | ||
**Runners-up (1): 1996<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhary|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/scissorscup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Scissors Cup: Kerala|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024223324/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/scissorscup.html|archive-date= | **Runners-up (1): 1996<ref>{{cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhary|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/scissorscup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Scissors Cup: Kerala|website=indianfootball.de|publisher=Indian Football Network|access-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024223324/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/scissorscup.html|archive-date=24 October 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jctfootball.com/aboutUs/recordsAndStats/listofWinners/scissorsCupListOfWinners.aspx?a=5|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Scissors Cup|website=jctfootball.com|publisher=[[JCT FC|JCT Mills FC]]|access-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421201511/http://www.jctfootball.com/aboutUs/recordsAndStats/listofWinners/scissorsCupListOfWinners.aspx?a=5|archive-date=21 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Other departments== | |||
===Men's cricket=== | |||
Indian Bank RC has men's cricket team, which is affiliated with [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]] (TNFA) and competes in TNFA Second Division League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/balasubramani-scalps-six-against-indian-bank-748810|date=17 November 2023|title=Balasubramani scalps six against Indian Bank|location=Chennai|website=dtnext.in|publisher=DT Next Bureau|access-date=26 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231084137/https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/balasubramani-scalps-six-against-indian-bank-748810|archive-date=31 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
;Honours | |||
*'''Nachimuthu Trophy''' | |||
**Champions (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/jun/03/indian-bank-clinch-nachimuthu-trophy-1985208.html|title=Indian Bank clinch Nachimuthu Trophy|website=newindianexpress.com|publisher=The New Indian Express|location=Chennai|date=3 June 2019|access-date=31 December 2023|first1=Express|last1=News Service|archive-date=19 September 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919184023/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/jun/03/indian-bank-clinch-nachimuthu-trophy-1985208.html}}</ref> | |||
*'''Chief Minister's T-20 Cup''' | |||
**Champions (1): 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/indian-bank-win-cm-cup/articleshow/89711555.cms|title=Indian Bank win CM Cup|website=[[The Times of India]]|location=Visakhapatnam|date=21 February 2022|access-date=31 December 2023|first1=|last1=|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925181357/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/indian-bank-win-cm-cup/articleshow/89711555.cms}}</ref> | |||
===Men's basketball=== | |||
The club also operates men's basketball section, participate in numerous regional and domestic tournaments including PSG Trophy and IOB-CDBA Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/psg-trophy-indian-bank-outplays-icf/article24928485.ece|first1=Rayan|last1=Rozario|date=11 September 2018|title=PSG Trophy: Indian Bank outplays ICF — The railwaymen could not match the searing pace of the bankmen|location=Coimbatore|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=26 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231085535/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/psg-trophy-indian-bank-outplays-icf/article24928485.ece|archive-date=31 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/indian-bank-and-icf-scores-easy-wins-iob-cdba-league-day-5-results|title=Indian bank and ICF scores easy wins, IOB-CDBA league, day 5 results|website=sportskeeda.com|publisher=[[Sportskeeda]]|location=Chennai|date=17 March 2011|access-date=31 December 2023|first1=M.|last1=Rajalingam|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221150746/http://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/indian-bank-and-icf-scores-easy-wins-iob-cdba-league-day-5-results}}</ref> | |||
;Honours | |||
*'''All India Basketball Championship''' | |||
** Champions (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.covaimail.com/?p=15132|title=Indian Bank & Southern Railways crowned All India Basketball Champs|website=covaimail.com|publisher=Covai Mail News|location=|date=1 June 2019|access-date=29 December 2023|first1=|last1=|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231111040/https://www.covaimail.com/?p=15132}}</ref> | |||
*'''Tamil Nadu State Basketball Championship''' | |||
**Champions (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/Sports/OtherSports/2019/05/07030955/State-basketball-tournament-Indian-bank-team-champion.vpf|title=மாநில கூடைப்பந்து போட்டி: இந்தியன் வங்கி அணி 'சாம்பியன்'|trans-title=State Basketball Tournament: Indian Bank Team 'Champions'|website=dailythanthi.com|publisher=The Daily Thanthi News|location=Chennai|date=7 May 2019|language=ta|access-date=31 December 2023|first1=|last1=|archive-date=21 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521122819/https://www.dailythanthi.com/Sports/OtherSports/2019/05/07030955/State-basketball-tournament-Indian-bank-team-champion.vpf}}</ref> | |||
*'''PSG Trophy''' | |||
**Champions (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.covaimail.com/?p=17553|title=Indian Bank takes PSG Basketball Trophy home|website=covaimail.com|publisher=Covai Mail News|location=Chennai|date=13 August 2019|access-date=29 December 2023|first1=|last1=|archive-date=15 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815052645/http://www.covaimail.com/?p=17553}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal bar|India|Association football}} | |||
* [[List of football clubs in India|List of football clubs in Chennai]] | * [[List of football clubs in India|List of football clubs in Chennai]] | ||
* [[Sport in Chennai]] | * [[Sport in Chennai]] | ||
* [[:Category:Financial services | * [[:Category:Financial services football clubs in India|Financial services football clubs in India]] | ||
* [[:Category:Defunct football clubs in India|Defunct football clubs in India]] | * [[:Category:Defunct football clubs in India|Defunct football clubs in India]] | ||
== | ==Footnotes== | ||
{{Cnote2 Begin}} | {{Cnote2 Begin}} | ||
{{Cnote2|nb 1|Formerly known as the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Madras Football Association League]].}} | {{Cnote2|nb 1|Formerly known as the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Madras Football Association League]].}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==Further reading== | |||
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| Full name | Indian Bank Recreational Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Bankers |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Ground | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Chief Coach | Syed Sabir Pasha |
| League | CFA Senior Division |
Indian Bank Recreational Club (also known as Football Club Indian Bank)[1] is an Indian professional football club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[2][3] The club formerly participated in the National Football League,[4][5][6][7] and the I-League Second Division. They are currently competing in Chennai Football League, under license from Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).[8]
Indian Bank was managed by former India international, Syed Sabir Pasha, who also captained the team since their inception.[9][10][11][12] Indian Bank also participated in the National Football League II,[13] and National Football League III.[14]
History[edit | edit source]
Formation and early years[edit | edit source]
Founded in 1907 as an Indian state-owned financial services company, Indian Bank established as a premier bank in the state of Tamil Nadu, and considering the popularity and passion for the game of football in the region, decided to launch a team of its own and register it with Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).[15][16] Thus the club was founded as "Indian Bank Sports and Recreational Club" in 1990 (they are also known as "FC Indian Bank").[17][citation needed]
In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the Scissors Cup, held in Kerala and reached the final. They finished as runners-up as Dempo clinched title defeating them 1–0.[18][19]
Since then, Indian Bank began participating in tournaments conducted by TNFA and CFA, including Vittal Trophy,[20] Chennai Universal Cup,[21] and TFA Shield.[22]
NFL journey[edit | edit source]
The club began their journey in the National Football League (India) in 1996, which was the inaugural season. Jayantilal Jain, the president of Indian Bank Recreational Club, made a compact team for 1996–97 NFL season. The team registered a 4–1 win against Mahindra United FC, which becomes the biggest away win in that season. The club later relegated from the NFL in 1999 after finishing at the bottom of the Group-B.[23]
The club also competed in the I-League Second Division for a long time and in 2001–02,[24] they declared as the joint-champions. From 2002 to 2006, V. P. Sathyan managed the club.[25] In the 2003–04 NFL season, Indian Bank again relegated.[26]
Later years[edit | edit source]
Winning trophies[edit | edit source]
In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title, Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.[27]
In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in Tirur All-India Football Tournament in Kerala, beating Goan side Vasco SC 5–4.[28]
In January 2008, Indian Bank beat football team of Reserve Bank of India 1–0 to win the Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy,[29] held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai.
TNFA and CFA titles[edit | edit source]
Indian Bank began participating in regional league tournaments in Tamil Nadu since its inception. In the Chennai Super League, they clinched title twice in 1997 and 1998.[30][31] In 2005 season, they achieved third place.[32] In Tamil Nadu State League knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005–06 and 2007 season.[33][34][35] In 2005, the club took part in Nice All-India Invitational Football Tournament in Thiruvananthapuram.[36]
In 2016, Chennai City FC became the second club from Tamil Nadu to play in the top division I-League after Indian Bank Recreational Club's entry in the National Football League.[37][38][39] In 2018, the club emerged champions of the CFA Senior Division league.[40][41]
After a long hiatus between TNFA and CFA,[42][43] the 2021–22 Chennai Senior Division kicked off on 9 May 2022 with 10 teams competing for the title,[44] and Indian Bank achieved fifth place.
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
In CFA Senior Division, the club has a rivalry with Chennai City FC (formerly Nethaji SC).[45][46] The club has also a rivalry with local sides like Integral Coach Factory (ICF FC), Chennai Customs SC and Hindustan Eagles.[47][48][49]
Stadium[edit | edit source]
Indian Bank used Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also known as Marina Arena) in Chennai as their home ground since 1996,[50][51] which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.[52][53] They also played some state-league matches at the Nehru Stadium of Coimbatore.
Ownership[edit | edit source]
Notable players[edit | edit source]
Past foreign internationals[edit | edit source]
- The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for Indian Bank RC.[54]
Hammed Mohammed Nazir (1998–1999)[55]- TN Bagoos (1999–2001)[56]
- Kasun Jayasuriya (2001–2002)[57][58][59]
- Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)[60][61]
- Anton Silva (1998–1999)[62][63]
Stanley Festus (2000–2002)[64]- A.S. Mahendran (2001–2002)[64]
- Imran Mohamed (2002–2003)[65]
- Abdul Azeez Fazlur Rehman (2003–2004)[66]
- Mohammed Rawme (2003–2004)[66]
- Template:Country data CGOTemplate:Preview warning Kapongo Ilunga Patient (2018–2019)[40]
Noted Indian international[edit | edit source]
V. P. Sathyan (1992–1993) – awarded the "AIFF Player of the Year" in 1993 representing Indian Bank RC in domestic league.[67][68][69][25]
Honours[edit | edit source]
Domestic league[edit | edit source]
- I-League Second Division
- Champions (1): 2001–02[70]
- National Football League II
- National Football League III (South Zone)
- Chennai Football League[nb 1]
- Tamil Nadu State League
Cup[edit | edit source]
- Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy
- Winners (1): 2008[29]
- Vittal Trophy
- Winners (1): 1990[82]
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup
- Winners (1): 1998[83]
- Tirur All-India Football Tournament
- Champions (1): 2000[28]
- Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup
- Runners-up (1): 1990[84]
- Scissors Cup
Other departments[edit | edit source]
Men's cricket[edit | edit source]
Indian Bank RC has men's cricket team, which is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNFA) and competes in TNFA Second Division League.[87]
- Honours
Men's basketball[edit | edit source]
The club also operates men's basketball section, participate in numerous regional and domestic tournaments including PSG Trophy and IOB-CDBA Championship.[90][91]
- Honours
- All India Basketball Championship
- Champions (1): 2019[92]
- Tamil Nadu State Basketball Championship
- Champions (1): 2019[93]
- PSG Trophy
- Champions (1): 2019[94]
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of football clubs in Chennai
- Sport in Chennai
- Financial services football clubs in India
- Defunct football clubs in India
Footnotes[edit | edit source]
- ^ Formerly known as the Madras Football Association League.
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- Kapadia, Novy (2017). Barefoot to Boots: The Many Lives of Indian Football. Penguin Random House. ISBN 978-0-143-42641-7.
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- Majumdar, Boria; Bandyopadhyay, Kausik (2006). A Social History Of Indian Football: Striving To Score. Routledge. ISBN 9780415348355. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021.
- Basu, Jaydeep (2003). Stories from Indian Football. UBS Publishers' Distributors. ISBN 9788174764546. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- Indian Bank Recreational Club at Soccerway
- Indian Bank Recreational Club at WorldFootball
- Indian Bank Recreational Club at EverythingForFootball