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   clubname = Indian Bank RC |
   clubname = Indian Bank RC |
   nickname = The Bankers |  
   nickname = The Bankers |  
   fullname = Indian Bank Recreational Club |
   fullname = Indian Bank Recreational Club<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> |
   founded  = {{start date and age|df=yes|1990}}<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html India - List of Foundation Dates] ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 17 August 2021</ref> |
  image    = Indian Bank Recreational Club.png |
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   founded  = {{start date and age|1990}}<ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|title=India - List of Foundation Dates|website=rsssf.com|publisher=[[RSSSF|Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|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> |
   ground = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], Chennai |
   ground = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], Chennai |
   capacity = 40,000 |
   capacity = 40,000 |
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   mgrtitle = Chief Coach |
   mgrtitle = Chief Coach |
   manager = [[Syed Sabir Pasha]] |
   manager = [[Syed Sabir Pasha]] |
   league = [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division]]  |
   league = [[Chennai Football League]]  |
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'''Indian Bank Recreational Club''', also known as '''FC Indian Bank''', is an [[India]]n professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football/|title=A look back into the dysfunctional clubs in the past decade of Indian football|website=The Bridge|access-date=26 March 2021}}</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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2003.html|title=Season ending transfers 2003|access-date=18 February 2021|website=Indianfootball.de}}</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 Second Division]], alongside the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division Football League]] under license from [[Tamil Nadu Football Association]] (TNFA).
'''Indian Bank Recreational Club''', also known as '''FC Indian Bank''', is an Indian professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football/|title=A look back into the dysfunctional clubs in the past decade of Indian football|website=The Bridge|access-date=26 March 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512070750/https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football|url-status=live}}</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/|url-status=live}}</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 Second Division]], alongside the [[Chennai Football League]] under license from [[Tamil Nadu Football Association]] (TNFA).


The club was managed by former [[India national football team|India]] international, [[Syed Sabir Pasha]], who also captained the team since their inception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/amp_articleshow/63945672.cms|title=CFA League: Pravitto brace gives Indian Bank title|access-date=18 February 2021|website=[[Times of India]]}}</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=The Hindu|access-date=11 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Pasha Retires">{{cite web|title=Sabir Pasha calls it quits|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/article1786401.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref> Indian Bank also participated in the [[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]],[[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]].<ref>[https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm Indian Bank qualify for the first division] ''m.Rediff.com''. Retrieved 10 September 2021</ref> and [[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Division Three |url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india07.html#nfl2 |website=RSSSF}}</ref>
The club 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://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/amp_articleshow/63945672.cms|title=CFA League: Pravitto brace gives Indian Bank title|date=27 April 2018|access-date=18 February 2021|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[Times of India]]|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422073340/https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/cfa-league-pravitto-brace-gives-indian-bank-title/amp_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=The Hindu|access-date=11 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Pasha Retires">{{cite web|title=Sabir Pasha calls it quits|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/article1786401.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=11 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Arunava Chaudhary|title=The Indian Senior Team at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games:|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/specials/india/indianteam/1998asiangames.html|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>[https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm Indian Bank qualify for the first division] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910112326/https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm |date=10 September 2021 }} ''m.Rediff.com''. Retrieved 10 September 2021</ref> and [[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Division Three |url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india07.html#nfl2 |website=RSSSF |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 |url-status=live }}</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 towards the game of [[association football|football]] at the region, [[Indian Bank]] 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|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Thus the club was founded on the name ''Indian Bank Sporta and Recreational Club'' in 1990.
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 towards the game of [[association football|football]] at the region, [[Indian Bank]] 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|website=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|url-status=live}}</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=www.sportskeeda.com |publisher=[[Sportskeeda]] }}</ref> Thus the club was founded on the name ''Indian Bank Sporta and Recreational Club'' in 1990.


In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the [[Scissors Cup]], held in [[Kerala]] and reached to the final. They finished as runners-up as [[Dempo SC]] clinched title defeating them 1–0.<ref>[http://www.demposportsclub.com/category/honours/scissors-cup/ Scissors Cup archive] ''demposportsclub.com''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref>
In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the [[Scissors Cup]], held in [[Kerala]] and reached to the final. They finished as runners-up as [[Dempo SC]] clinched title defeating them 1–0.<ref>[http://www.demposportsclub.com/category/honours/scissors-cup/ Scissors Cup archive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815081135/http://www.demposportsclub.com/category/honours/scissors-cup/ |date=15 August 2021 }} ''demposportsclub.com''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref>


Since then, Indian bank began participating in TNFA and CFA conducted tournaments like Vittal Trophy,<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Venkatesan |first1=S. Prasanna |title=The lost glory of Chennai's football league |date=May 2018 |url=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}}</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}}</ref>
Since then, Indian bank began participating in TNFA and CFA conducted tournaments like 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 |url-status=live }}</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 |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 |url-status=live }}</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=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html#nfl1|title=India 1998/99|access-date=3 February 2021|website=rsssf.com}}</ref>
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=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html#nfl1|title=India 1998/99|access-date=3 February 2021|website=rsssf.com|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|I-League 2. Division]] for a long time and in 2001–02, they declared as the joint-champions. In the [[2003–04 National Football League (India)|2003–04 NFL season]], the club 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>
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:|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 2002|publisher=Indian Football Network|url-status=dead}}</ref> they declared as the joint-champions. In the [[2003–04 National Football League (India)|2003–04 NFL season]], the club 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 ''Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup'', defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.<ref name=IFD/>
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 ''Tirur All-India Football Tournament'' in Kerala, beating [[Vasco SC]] 5–4.<ref name=Tirur>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/tirur.html List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Tirur All-India Football Tournament: Kerala] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 16 August 2021</ref>
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|author=Arunava Chaudhary|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=12 December 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In January 2008, Indian Bank beat [[Reserve Bank of India]] 1–0 to win the ''Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy''.<ref name=donbosco>{{Cite web|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|access-date=3 February 2021|website=donboscoindia.com}}</ref> It was held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai.
In January 2008, Indian Bank beat [[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> It was held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai.


===Regional leagues===
===Regional leagues===
====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, 1998.<ref name=RSSSF>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india98.html#chen India regional tournaments 1997/98] ''Rsssf''. Retrieved 16 August 2021</ref> In 2005 season, they achieved third place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-reg05.html|title=India 2005 Regional Championships|access-date=18 February 2021|website=rsssf.com}}</ref> In [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]] knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005{{endash}}06 and 2007 season.<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2004.html 4th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2004] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 16 August 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2005-06.html 5th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2005/06] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 16 August 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/local/tnsl2007.html 6th Tamil Nadu State Ranking Tournament 2007] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 16 August 2021</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>[http://www.rsssf.com/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=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-reg05.html|title=India 2005 Regional Championships|access-date=18 February 2021|website=rsssf.com|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 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|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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/i-league/we-are-not-expecting-freebies-from-minerva-says-chennai-city-owner-rohit-ramesh/amp_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}}</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=20 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/i-league/we-are-not-expecting-freebies-from-minerva-says-chennai-city-owner-rohit-ramesh/amp_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=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419112522/https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/i-league/we-are-not-expecting-freebies-from-minerva-says-chennai-city-owner-rohit-ramesh/amp_articleshow/68281910.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2018, the club emerged as the champions of the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division]] league.<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|access-date=18 February 2021|website=dtnext.in}}</ref>
In 2018, the club emerged as the champions of the [[Chennai Football League|CFA Senior Division]] league.<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|access-date=18 February 2021|website=dtnext.in|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=live}}</ref>


==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}}</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}}</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}}</ref>
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|url-status=live}}</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|url-status=live}}</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|url-status=live}}</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]] 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 |publisher=Rediff.com |date=28 April 2003}}</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}}</ref> They also played some state-league matches at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Coimbatore)|Nehru Stadium]] of [[Coimbatore]].
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 |publisher=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 |url-status=live }}</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|url-status=live}}</ref> They also played some state-league matches at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Coimbatore)|Nehru Stadium]] of [[Coimbatore]].


==Ownership==
==Ownership==
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==Past internationals==
==Past internationals==
*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/indian-bank/10/ Indian Bank Recreational Club Kolkata players (A to Z)] ''Worldfootball.net''. Retrieved 26 March 2021</ref>
*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/indian-bank/10/ Indian Bank Recreational Club Kolkata players (A to Z)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512134458/https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/indian-bank/10/ |date=12 May 2021 }} ''Worldfootball.net''. Retrieved 26 March 2021.</ref>
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Kasun Jayasuriya]] (2001–2002)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html Season Ending Transfers In Indian Football: 2001] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 29 July 2021</ref><ref>[https://m.rediff.com/sports/2003/mar/10nfl.htm Jayasuriya scores thrice in Indian Bank win] ''m.Rediff.com''. Retrieved 10 September 2021</ref>
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Kasun Jayasuriya]] (2001–2002)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html Season ending Transfers 2001: India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2001.html |date=17 February 2020 }} ''indianfootball.de''. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 1 July 2021.</ref><ref>[https://m.rediff.com/sports/2003/mar/10nfl.htm Jayasuriya scores thrice in Indian Bank win] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910113021/https://m.rediff.com/sports/2003/mar/10nfl.htm |date=10 September 2021 }} ''m.Rediff.com''. Retrieved 10 September 2021</ref>
* {{flagicon|SRI}} Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)<ref>[https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=2194491&highlights=FUARD Kamaldeen Fuard of Indian Bank Recreational Club] ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 12 May 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}} [[Anton Silva]] (1998–1999)<ref>[http://google.com/search?q=cache:NdoCYp38gwQJ:www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html+anton+silva+site:rsssf.com&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk India 1998/99] at RSSSF.com</ref>
* {{flagicon|SRI}} [[Anton Silva]] (1998–1999)<ref>[http://google.com/search?q=cache:NdoCYp38gwQJ:www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html+anton+silva+site:rsssf.com&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk India 1998/99] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415172827/http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3ANdoCYp38gwQJ%3Awww.rsssf.com%2Ftablesi%2Findia99.html+anton+silva+site%3Arsssf.com&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk |date=15 April 2022 }} ''RSSSF.com''.</ref><ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html Season ending Transfers 1998: India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers1998.html |date=17 February 2020 }} ''indianfootball.de''. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 1 July 2021.</ref>
* {{flagicon|NGR}} Stanley Festus (2000–2002)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nflteams/2002-03/indianbank.html Indian Bank Chennai FC players] ''www.indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 12 May 2021</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>


==Honours==
==Honours==
=== National ===
=== National ===
* '''[[I-League Second Division]]'''
* '''[[I-League Second Division]]'''
**'''Champions (1):''' 2001–02<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rsssf.com/tablesi/india02.html|title=India 2001/02|access-date=3 February 2021|website=rsssf.com}}</ref>
**'''Champions (1):''' 2001–02<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rsssf.com/tablesi/india02.html|title=India 2001/02|access-date=3 February 2021|website=rsssf.com|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705191213/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india02.html|url-status=live}}</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 name="ifde">{{cite web |title=National Football League Second Division |url= http://www.indianfootball.de/data/nfl2.html |website=indianfootball.de}}</ref>
**Runners-up (1): 2001–02<ref>{{cite web |title=National Football League Second Division |author=Arunava 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>
* '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Chennai Super League]]'''
* '''[[National Football League Third Division (India)|National Football League III]] {{small|(South Zone)}}'''
**'''Champions (2):''' 1997, 1998<ref name=RSSSF/>
**Champions (1): 2006–07<ref>{{cite web|author=Arunava Chaudhary|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=11 December 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Third Division 2006–07|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india07.html#nfl2|website=rsssf.com|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=11 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Chennai Football League]]'''
**'''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>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india98.html#chen 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 (1): 2004
**Runners-up (1): 2004
**Third place (1): 2005
**Third place (1): 2005
* '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]]'''
* '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Tamil Nadu State League]]'''{{Cref2|nb 1}}
**'''Champions (3):''' 2004, 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
* '''[[Tamil Nadu Football Association|CFA Senior Division]]'''
**'''Champions (1):''' 2018<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|access-date=18 February 2021|website=dtnext.in}}</ref>


=== Others ===
=== Others ===
* '''Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy'''
* '''Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy'''
**'''Winners (1):''' 2008<ref name=donbosco/>
**'''Winners (1):''' 2008<ref name=donbosco/>
*'''Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup'''
*'''[[Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup]]'''
**'''Winners (1):''' 1998<ref name=IFD>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/lalbahadurshastricup.html List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup:] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref>
**'''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=11 December 2021|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]]'''
**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>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/scissorscup.html List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Scissors Cup: Kerala] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.jctfootball.com/aboutUs/recordsAndStats/listofWinners/scissorsCupListOfWinners.aspx?a=5 List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Scissors Cup] ''jctfootball.com''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref>
**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=11 December 2021|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>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[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]]
* [[:Category:Financial services association football clubs in India|Financial services association football clubs in India]]
* [[:Category:Financial services association football clubs in India|Financial services association football clubs in India]]
* [[Indian Bank]]
* [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]]
* [[:Category:Defunct football clubs in India|Defunct football clubs in India]]
* [[:Category:Defunct football clubs in India|Defunct football clubs in India]]
==Notes==
{{Cnote2 Begin}}
{{Cnote2|nb 1|Formerly known as the [[Tamil Nadu Football Association|Madras Football Association League]].}}
{{Cnote2 End}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/indian-bank/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at ''worldfootball.net''
*[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/indian-bank/3348/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at Soccerway
*[https://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/team/indian-bank/bBIvaE5e/results/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at ''betexplorer.com''
*[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/indian-bank/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at WorldFootball.net
*[https://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/team/indian-bank/bBIvaE5e/results/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at betexplorer.com
*[https://everythingforfootball.com/club/indian-bank-recreational-club/ Indian Bank Recreational Club] at Everything for Football


[[Category:Financial services association football clubs in India]]
[[Category:Financial services association football clubs in India]]

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Indian Bank RC
File:Indian Bank Recreational Club.png
Full nameIndian Bank Recreational Club[1]
Nickname(s)The Bankers
Founded1990; 36 years ago (1990)[2]
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Capacity40,000
Chief CoachSyed Sabir Pasha
LeagueChennai Football League

Indian Bank Recreational Club, also known as FC Indian Bank, is an Indian professional football club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[3] The club formerly participated in the National Football League,[4][5][6][7] and the I-League Second Division, alongside the Chennai Football League under license from Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).

The club was managed by former India international, Syed Sabir Pasha, who also captained the team since their inception.[8][9][10][11] Indian Bank also participated in the National Football League II,[12] and National Football League III.[13]

History

Formation and early years

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 towards the game of football at the region, Indian Bank decided to launch a team of its own and register it with Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).[14][15] Thus the club was founded on the name Indian Bank Sporta and Recreational Club in 1990.

In 1996, Indian Bank participated in the Scissors Cup, held in Kerala and reached to the final. They finished as runners-up as Dempo SC clinched title defeating them 1–0.[16]

Since then, Indian bank began participating in TNFA and CFA conducted tournaments like Vittal Trophy,[17] Chennai Universal Cup,[18] and TFA Shield.[19]

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 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.[20]

The club also competed in the I-League Second Division for a long time and in 2001–02,[21] they declared as the joint-champions. In the 2003–04 NFL season, the club again relegated.[22]

Later years

Winning trophies

In 1998, Indian Bank clinched their first knock-out title Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup, defeating Delhi Blues XI 2–1.[23]

In February 2000, they again emerged victorious in Tirur All-India Football Tournament in Kerala, beating Goan side Vasco SC 5–4.[24]

In January 2008, Indian Bank beat Reserve Bank of India 1–0 to win the Fr.Gerard Rolling Football Trophy.[25] It was held at DBYC grounds, Basin Bridge, Chennai.

Regional leagues

TNFA and CFA titles

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.[26][27] In 2005 season, they achieved third place.[28] In Tamil Nadu State League knock-out tournaments, Indian Bank won titles thrice in 2004, 2005–06 and 2007 season.[29][30][31]

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.[32][33]

In 2018, the club emerged as the champions of the CFA Senior Division league.[34]

Rivalries

In 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), Chennai Customs SC and Hindustan Eagles.[35][36][37]

Stadium

Main article: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
The Marina Arena, former home ground of Indian Bank Recreational Club

Indian Bank used Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also known as Marina Arena) in Chennai as their home ground since 1996,[38][39] which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.[40] They also played some state-league matches at the Nehru Stadium of Coimbatore.

Ownership

Main article: Indian Bank

Past internationals

  • 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.[41]
  • Sri Lanka Kasun Jayasuriya (2001–2002)[42][43]
  • Sri Lanka Kamaldeen Fuard (2000–2001)[44]
  • Sri Lanka Anton Silva (1998–1999)[45][46]
  • Nigeria Stanley Festus (2000–2002)[47]

Honours

National

Others

See also

Notes

  1. ^
    Formerly known as the Madras Football Association League.

References

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