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{{Short description| | {{Short description|Association football club in Gangtok, India}} | ||
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| clubname = United Sikkim | | clubname = United Sikkim | ||
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| nickname = The Snow Lions | | nickname = The Snow Lions | ||
| short name = USFC | | short name = USFC | ||
| founded = {{start date and age|2011}} | | founded = {{start date and age|2011}} | ||
| ground = [[Paljor Stadium]] | | ground = {{ubl|[[Paljor Stadium]]|[[Bhaichung Stadium]] (selected matches)}} | ||
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| owner = [[Bhaichung Bhutia]] | | owner = [[Bhaichung Bhutia]] | ||
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'''United Sikkim | '''United Sikkim Football Club''' is an Indian professional [[Association football|football]] club based in [[Gangtok]], [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2nd Div I-League: Babatunde guides Royals to second win|url=http://theshillongtimes.com/2014/04/06/2nd-div-i-league-babatunde-guides-royals-to-second-win/|access-date=8 July 2020|publisher=The Shillong Times|date=6 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712092457/http://theshillongtimes.com/2014/04/06/2nd-div-i-league-babatunde-guides-royals-to-second-win/|archive-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> Incorporated in 2011,<ref name=Founded>{{cite web|last=Bhutani|first=Rahul|title=Chirag United and United Sikkim: The Two Extremes of Indian Football|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2012/chirag-united-and-united-sikkim-the-two-extremes-of-indian-football/|publisher=The Hard Tackle|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=14 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714070941/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2012/chirag-united-and-united-sikkim-the-two-extremes-of-indian-football/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Goalie365|title=Sikkim Football Association released the fixture for 2018 Sikkim Premier Division League at football house in Gangtok.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|access-date=16 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722011358/http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|date=16 July 2018|archive-date=22 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> the club usually competed in the [[Sikkim Premier Division League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Sikkim Premier League kicks off today|url=http://www.sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=77028&SectionID=|access-date=24 August 2019|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=[[Sikkim Express]]|date=24 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830083745/http://www.sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=77028&SectionID=|archive-date=30 August 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Yuvraj|last=Gurung|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2019: Update|url=https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|access-date=17 September 2019|website=theawayend.co|publisher=The Away End|date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512234746/https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|archive-date=12 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> United Sikkim is the only club from Sikkim to have played in the [[I-League]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mohan|first1=Srinivasan|title=China calling for United Sikkim's Sandesh Jhingan – report|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/02/07/3732703/china-calling-for-united-sikkims-sandesh-jhingan-report|access-date=10 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=7 February 2013|archive-date=18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018193756/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/02/07/3732703/china-calling-for-united-sikkims-sandesh-jhingan-report}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim vs. Dempo 1 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/10/28/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/dempo-sports-club/1394166/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 December 2014|archive-date=5 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505204127/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/10/28/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/dempo-sports-club/1394166/}} {{cite web|title=Pune vs. United Sikkim 2 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/11/24/india/i-league/pune-fc/united-sikkim-sc/1394187/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 December 2014|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422080403/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/11/24/india/i-league/pune-fc/united-sikkim-sc/1394187/}}</ref> which was then the top tier of the [[Indian football league system]].<ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim vs. Air India 5 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/27/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/air-india/1395254/|work=Soccerway|access-date=27 March 2013|archive-date=27 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327132226/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/27/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/air-india/1395254/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim 3–2 Salgaocar|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/10/06/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/salgaocar-sports-club/1394143/|website=Soccerway.com|access-date=6 May 2021|archive-date=21 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121205326/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/10/06/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/salgaocar-sports-club/1394143/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune FC logged their first win of the season with a 1–0 win over United Sikkim FC in a Group-D Federation Cup encounter|url=http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|publisher=Pune Football Club|date=20 September 2012|access-date=12 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103113306/http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|archive-date=3 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Nicknamed the "Snow Lions",<ref>{{cite web|last=Nakashe|first=Mrunal|title=Pailan Arrows 1–1 United Sikkim: Tirthankar Sarkar strikes late on to break Sikkim hearts|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96246/pailan-arrows-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|website=Goal.com|date=28 January 2013|access-date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808155031/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/arrows-vs-united-sikkim/1395224/report|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> United Sikkim uses [[Paljor Stadium]] as home ground.<ref name="Update">{{cite news|first=Yuvraj|last=Gurung|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2019: Update|url=https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|access-date=17 September 2019|website=theawayend.co|publisher=The Away End|date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002060745/https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|archive-date=2 October 2019}}</ref> It is owned by former [[India national football team|India]] captain [[Bhaichung Bhutia]],<ref name="India vs Bayern Munich">{{cite news|url= | Nicknamed the "Snow Lions",<ref>{{cite web|last=Nakashe|first=Mrunal|title=Pailan Arrows 1–1 United Sikkim: Tirthankar Sarkar strikes late on to break Sikkim hearts|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96246/pailan-arrows-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|website=Goal.com|date=28 January 2013|access-date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808155031/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/arrows-vs-united-sikkim/1395224/report|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> United Sikkim uses [[Paljor Stadium]] as home ground.<ref name="Update">{{cite news|first=Yuvraj|last=Gurung|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2019: Update|url=https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|access-date=17 September 2019|website=theawayend.co|publisher=The Away End|date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002060745/https://theawayend.co/2019/09/17/sikkim-premier-division-league-2019-update/|archive-date=2 October 2019}}</ref> It is owned by former [[India national football team|India]] captain [[Bhaichung Bhutia]],<ref name="India vs Bayern Munich">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Baichung-to-play-farewell-match-against-Bayern-Munich/articleshow/11010508.cms|title=Baichung to play farewell match against Bayern Munich|work=The Times of India|publisher=The Times Group|date=6 December 2011|access-date=10 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210150835/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Baichung-to-play-farewell-match-against-Bayern-Munich/articleshow/11010508.cms|archive-date=10 December 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> and was founded in order to give people of the Indian state of Sikkim a professional football team.<ref name=Owners>{{cite web|last=Sengupta|first=Rahul|title=India: Dazzling Launch For United Sikkim As Bhaichung Bhutia Shows Indian Football Does Have Investors|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1838/i-league-division-ii/2011/03/22/2406841/india-dazzling-launch-for-united-sikkim-as-bhaichung-bhutia|website=Goal.com|date=22 March 2011|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406085245/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1838/i-league-division-ii/2011/03/22/2406841/india-dazzling-launch-for-united-sikkim-as-bhaichung-bhutia|archive-date=6 April 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2019, Bhaichung Bhutia announced shutting the club down due to some unavoidable circumstances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-bhaichung-bhutia-shut-down-united-sikkim-fc/bhbauqzqps9b1sur0ygemdrc4|title=Indian football: Bhaichung Bhutia decides to shut down United Sikkim FC|website=Goal.com|access-date=26 September 2019|date=24 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926093504/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-bhaichung-bhutia-shut-down-united-sikkim-fc/bhbauqzqps9b1sur0ygemdrc4|archive-date=26 September 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> During an emotional farewell event, he thanked all the players, staff and fans who supported the club over the years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/sikkim/2019/09/24/emotional-farewell-to-players-as-united-sikkim-fc-shuts-down|title=Emotional farewell to players as United Sikkim FC shuts down|website=EastMojo.com|first=Dichen|last=Ongmu|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26|date=2019-09-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926093457/https://www.eastmojo.com/sikkim/2019/09/24/emotional-farewell-to-players-as-united-sikkim-fc-shuts-down|archive-date=26 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
The club was revived again in January 2021, with aim to play in the [[Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|agency=Press Trust of India|title=United Sikkim revived, Bhaichung Bhutia says aim is to bring ISL into state | The club was revived again in January 2021, with aim to play in the [[Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|agency=Press Trust of India|title=United Sikkim revived, Bhaichung Bhutia says aim is to bring ISL into state | ||
|url=https:// | |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/united-sikkim-revived-bhaichung-bhutia-says-aim-is-to-bring-isl-into-state/articleshow/80098738.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 January 2021|access-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104123834/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/united-sikkim-revived-bhaichung-bhutia-says-aim-is-to-bring-isl-into-state/articleshow/80098738.cms|archive-date=4 January 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Besides inaugurating the senior and youth team, emphasis would be laid on bringing footballers from the villages.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian football: Bhaichung Bhutia-owned United Sikkim FC revived with aim to take part in ISL | ||
|url=https://scroll.in/field/983124/indian-football-bhaichung-bhutia-owned-united-sikkim-fc-revived-with-aim-to-take-part-in-isl|access-date=5 January 2021|website=Scroll.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104131316/https://scroll.in/field/983124/indian-football-bhaichung-bhutia-owned-united-sikkim-fc-revived-with-aim-to-take-part-in-isl|archive-date=4 January 2021}}</ref> | |url=https://scroll.in/field/983124/indian-football-bhaichung-bhutia-owned-united-sikkim-fc-revived-with-aim-to-take-part-in-isl|access-date=5 January 2021|website=Scroll.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104131316/https://scroll.in/field/983124/indian-football-bhaichung-bhutia-owned-united-sikkim-fc-revived-with-aim-to-take-part-in-isl|archive-date=4 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
=== Foundation === | |||
[[File:Bhaichung Bhutia at the NDTV Marks for Sports event 21.jpg|thumb|200px|Bhaichung Bhutia, founder president and former captain of United Sikkim.]] | |||
The professional club was founded in 2011<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> by the [[Sikkim Football Association]] (SFA), Baichung Bhutia,<ref>{{cite web|title=Renedy and Manju to play for Baichung's team|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-18/top-stories/28614956_1_football-academy-baichung-bhutia-sikkim-chief-minister|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221149/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-18/top-stories/28614956_1_football-academy-baichung-bhutia-sikkim-chief-minister|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 October 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mangar |first1=Nirmal |title=United Sikkim enters I-League – Draw for Bhaichung boys |url=http://www.samachar.com/united-sikkim-enters-i-league-meseLqghgfc.html |website=Samachar |access-date=15 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716072158/http://www.samachar.com/united-sikkim-enters-i-league-meseLqghgfc.html |archive-date=16 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Srivastava |first1=Ayush |title=Club management to blame for United Sikkim's relegation |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/04/22/3921495/club-management-to-blame-for-united-sikkims-relegation |website=Goal.com |access-date=15 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150303103956/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/04/22/3921495/club-management-to-blame-for-united-sikkims-relegation |archive-date=3 March 2015 }}</ref> already competing in the [[Sikkim Gold Cup]] and other all-India tournaments in the early years of their existence.<ref name=Founded/> On 22 March 2011, the club was launched as a professional entity, co-owned by [[Dubai]]-based Fidelis World,<ref name="Live Mint 2012"/> former India national captain Bhaichung Bhutia and singer [[Shankar Mahadevan]].<ref name=Owners/><ref name=USFC>{{cite web|title=Renedy and Manju to play for Baichung's team|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-18/top-stories/28614956_1_football-academy-baichung-bhutia-sikkim-chief-minister|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221149/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-18/top-stories/28614956_1_football-academy-baichung-bhutia-sikkim-chief-minister|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 October 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> The club revealed that they would compete in the [[2011 I-League 2nd Division]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.isikkim.com/2011-04-northeas-start-positively-in-i-league-div-ii-010/|title=Northeast starts positively in I-League Div II|website=www.isikkim.com|publisher=i-Sikkim|archive-date=4 April 2011|date=1 April 2011|access-date=26 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110404112255/http://www.isikkim.com/2011-04-northeas-start-positively-in-i-league-div-ii-010/|url-status=dead}}</ref> in the quest for promotion to the I-League within the next three years.<ref name=Owners/><ref name=Owners2>{{cite web|last=Sunam|first=Ashim|title=United Sikkim qualification highlight of my career: Bhaichung Bhutia|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/united-sikkim-qualification-highlight-of-my-career-bhaichung-bhutia/15868585.shtml|publisher=Meri News|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=22 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522204713/http://www.merinews.com/article/united-sikkim-qualification-highlight-of-my-career-bhaichung-bhutia/15868585.shtml}}</ref> | |||
The professional club was founded in 2011 | |||
===2011–2012: 2nd Division seasons=== | === 2011–2012: 2nd Division seasons === | ||
The club started their quest for the I-League on 27 February 2011 | The club started their quest for the I-League on 27 February 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nisanth V Easwar|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/i-league-how-newly-promoted-teams-have-performed/ma7hveltk8i91ieo2d5oos8jg|title=I-League: How newly-promoted teams have performed|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal|date=10 September 2020|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926143637/https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/i-league-how-newly-promoted-teams-have-performed/ma7hveltk8i91ieo2d5oos8jg|archive-date=26 September 2021}}</ref> The club played their first match against [[Langsning F.C.]] on 31 March 2012, in which they drew 2–2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=match&id=1096606|title=I-League 2nd Division – Langsning vs United Sikkim – Soccer – Scoresway – Results, fixtures, tables and statistics|website=www.scoresway.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-02|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924124843/http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=match&id=1096606}}</ref> United Sikkim won on 5 April 2011 against [[North Imphal Sporting Association]] at the [[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium]] in [[Assam]], by a score of 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=match&id=1096610|title=I-League 2nd Division – United Sikkim vs NISA – Soccer – Scoresway – Results, fixtures, tables and statistics|website=www.scoresway.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-02|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924124851/http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=match&id=1096610}}</ref> The club finished first in group A and qualified for the [[2011 I-League 2nd Division final round]], in which they only needed to finish in the top two for promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentdetail=15&sub_tournamentdetail=16 |title=The Aiff |access-date=2012-04-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321202234/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentdetail=15&sub_tournamentdetail=16 |archive-date=2012-03-21 }}</ref> The club began final round with three consecutive draws against [[Sporting Clube de Goa]], [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]] and [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]], before winning against [[Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]] and [[Southern Samity]]. Next, a draw to [[Ar-Hima]] and a loss to [[Vasco S.C.|Vasco]] officially knocked United Sikkim out of contention for promotion and forced them to settle at fifth place for the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentde-+tail=15&sub_tournamentdetail=16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205000959/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentde-+tail=15&sub_tournamentdetail=16|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-02-05|title=All India Football Federation, Football Development Programmes|website=the-aiff.com|access-date=2018-06-02}}</ref> | ||
The season including the [[2012 I-League 2nd Division]] did not start well for United Sikkim. On 11 June 2011, it was announced that Johnny Menyongar would leave the club to join I-League team Shillong Lajong, as well as Indian internationals [[Renedy Singh]] and [[Nanjangud Shivananju Manju|NS Manju]] few months later.<ref name=Menyongar>{{cite web|title=Menyongar signs with Shillong Lajong|url=http://www.indiablooms.com/SportsDetailsPage/2011/sportsDetails210611d.php|publisher=India Blooms|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402234349/http://www.indiablooms.com/SportsDetailsPage/2011/sportsDetails210611d.php|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Renedy>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong sign Renedy Singh|url= | The season including the [[2012 I-League 2nd Division]] did not start well for United Sikkim. On 11 June 2011, it was announced that Johnny Menyongar would leave the club to join I-League team Shillong Lajong, as well as Indian internationals [[Renedy Singh]] and [[Nanjangud Shivananju Manju|NS Manju]] few months later.<ref name=Menyongar>{{cite web|title=Menyongar signs with Shillong Lajong|url=http://www.indiablooms.com/SportsDetailsPage/2011/sportsDetails210611d.php|publisher=India Blooms|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402234349/http://www.indiablooms.com/SportsDetailsPage/2011/sportsDetails210611d.php|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Renedy>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong sign Renedy Singh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Shillong-Lajong-sign-Renedy-Singh/articleshow/11512799.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=17 September 2012|archive-date=16 April 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416055427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Shillong-Lajong-sign-Renedy-Singh/articleshow/11512799.cms}}</ref> However, after firing coach [[Stanley Rozario]], United Sikkim signed Belgian [[Philippe De Ridder]].<ref name=DeRidder>{{cite web|last=Choudhuri|first=Arunava|title=Indian Football: Transfer Season 2011/12 – Version 13|url=https://arunfoot.blogspot.com/2012/01/indian-football-transfer-season-201112.html|work=Arunava Choudhuri|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702230204/http://arunfoot.blogspot.com/2012/01/indian-football-transfer-season-201112.html|archive-date=2 July 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Philippe de Ridder — innovative coach|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/article3439350.ece|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|date=21 May 2012|location=Cuttack|access-date=1 July 2021|archive-date=29 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729191758/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/article3439350.ece|url-status=dead}}</ref> The club re-signed [[Nigerian]] players [[Daniel Bedemi]] and [[Quinton Jacobs]]. They began charge for the I-League for the second season in a row with a 3–2 victory over [[Bhawanipore F.C.]] at the [[Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium]] in [[Assam]] on 2 February 2012.<ref name=USFC3-2BhawaniporeFC>{{cite web|title=I-League 2nd Div.: United Sikkim beats Bhawanipur 3–2|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-02-i-league-2nd-div-united-sikkim-beats-bhawanipur-3-2-03-01/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=8 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408025804/http://isikkim.com/2012-02-i-league-2nd-div-united-sikkim-beats-bhawanipur-3-2-03-01/}}</ref> The club went on to win three more matches during the first round, against [[Eagles F.C.|Eagles]], [[Southern Samity]] and [[Ar-Hima]], in order to qualify for the final round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html|title=AIFF 2nd Divn. I-League — 2012 |website=kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624212421/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html}}</ref> They won promotion on the last day of the season at home, in front of 30,000 fans, as United Sikkim drew [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan SC]] 1–1, with Daniel Bedemi scoring.<ref name=Qualified2012>{{cite web|title=USFC Top Group|url=http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/index.php?tournamentdetail=16&N_Id=3121|publisher=The All India Football Federation|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=31 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531072826/http://the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/index.php?tournamentdetail=16&N_Id=3121|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
On 13 November 2012, Bhutia was named the interim manager to replace | On 13 November 2012, Bhutia was named the interim manager to replace Philippe De Ridder,{{citation needed|date=December 2025}} after the club's heavy 1–10 defeat in an I-League match against [[Prayag United S.C.|Prayag United]] at the [[Salt Lake Stadium]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news |title=Bhutia interim coach of United Sikkim |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bhutia-interim-coach-of-united-sikkim/article4093528.ece |work=The Hindu |date=13 November 2012 |access-date=4 April 2013 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116160920/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bhutia-interim-coach-of-united-sikkim/article4093528.ece |archive-date=16 November 2012 }}</ref> In August 2012, United Sikkim took part in the Shillong Super Series Football Championship and faced teams like [[A-League Men|A-League]] [[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]] and Shillong Lajong.<ref>{{cite news |title=Phoenix Win In Imphal |url=https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-win-imphal/ |work=wellingtonphoenix.com |date=25 August 2012 |access-date=28 October 2024 |archive-date=15 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115000617/https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-win-imphal/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Wellington Phoenix beat United Sikkim |url=https://morganfoundation.org.nz/wellington-phoenix-beat-united-sikkim/ |work=morganfoundation.org.nz |first1=Gareth |last1=Morgan |date=25 August 2012 |access-date=28 October 2024 |archive-date=12 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212031235/https://morganfoundation.org.nz/wellington-phoenix-beat-united-sikkim/ }}</ref> | ||
===2012–2013: I-League=== | === 2012–2013: I-League === | ||
It was reported that United Sikkim had started talks with Australian manager [[Nathan Hall (football coach)|Nathan Hall]] about a possible head coaching role.<ref name="Higgs">{{cite web|last=Higgs|first=Paddy|title=Australian coach Nathan Hall nears Indian I-League appointment|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2012/11/28/3561604/australian-coach-nathan-hall-nears-indian-i-league|work=Goal.com|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-date=1 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110654/http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2012/11/28/3561604/australian-coach-nathan-hall-nears-indian-i-league|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 December 2012, it was confirmed that Hall had joined the club, replacing interim player-coach Bhaichung Bhutia.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Coaching Regime|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.567787786580353.146786.203875582971577&type=1|work=United Sikkim FC - Facebook|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-date=8 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008055011/https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.567787786580353.146786.203875582971577&type=1|url-status=live}}</ref> His first game came on 15 December against [[Mumbai F.C.|Mumbai]] at the [[Balewadi Sports Complex]], in which United Sikkim lost 0–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai vs. United Sikkim 1 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/15/india/i-league/mumbai-fc/united-sikkim-sc/1394215/|work=Soccerway|access-date=6 October 2013|archive-date=23 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423013837/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/15/india/i-league/mumbai-fc/united-sikkim-sc/1394215/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hall managed to earn his first point in next match against [[ONGC F.C.|ONGC]] on 29 December in which his side drew 1–1 at the [[Ambedkar Stadium]], with [[Nadong Bhutia]] scoring the first goal for United Sikkim under Hall.<ref>{{cite web|title=ONGC vs. United Sikkim 1 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/29/india/i-league/ongc/united-sikkim-sc/1394227/|work=Soccerway|access-date=6 October 2013|archive-date=29 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929015203/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/29/india/i-league/ongc/united-sikkim-sc/1394227/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
United Sikkim did not win a single game under Hall until 27 March 2013 | United Sikkim did not win a single game under Hall until 27 March 2013, when they managed a 5–0 victory over forced-relegated [[Air India FC|Air India]] at Paljor Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim vs. Air India 5 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/27/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/air-india/1395254/|work=Soccerway|access-date=6 October 2013|archive-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207114107/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/03/27/india/i-league/united-sikkim-sc/air-india/1395254/|url-status=live}}</ref> This would turn out to be United Sikkim's last win and points for the rest of the season, as the side lost its last four matches and was relegated to the I-League 2nd Division. | ||
===2013: Travel to Bhutan=== | === 2013: Travel to Bhutan === | ||
In March 2013, United Sikkim went to [[Bhutan]] for training. In their first foreign tour, they played three friendly matches against local sides [[Drukpol FC|Drukpol]], [[Yeedzin FC|Yeedzin]] and [[Thimphu City FC|Zimdra]] at the [[Changlimithang Stadium]] in [[ | In March 2013, United Sikkim went to [[Bhutan]] for training. In their first foreign tour, they played three friendly matches against local sides [[Drukpol FC|Drukpol]], [[Yeedzin FC|Yeedzin]] and [[Thimphu City FC|Zimdra]] at the [[Changlimithang Stadium]] in [[Thimphu]].{{citation needed|date=December 2025}} | ||
From July to August, they went to Bhutan again and participated in [[2013 King's Cup (Bhutan)|2013 King's Cup]],<ref>{{cite news|author1=Khandu Tobgyel|title=Bhutan King's Cup 2013 kicks off tomorrow|url=http://bhutanobserver.bt/7446-bo-news-about-bhutan_kings_cup_2013_kicks_off_tomorrow.aspx|access-date=9 January 2015|publisher=Bhutan Observer|date=19 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110215519/http://bhutanobserver.bt/7446-bo-news-about-bhutan_kings_cup_2013_kicks_off_tomorrow.aspx|archive-date=10 January 2015|url-status=dead | From July to August, they went to Bhutan again and participated in [[2013 King's Cup (Bhutan)|2013 King's Cup]],<ref>{{cite news|author1=Khandu Tobgyel|title=Bhutan King's Cup 2013 kicks off tomorrow|url=http://bhutanobserver.bt/7446-bo-news-about-bhutan_kings_cup_2013_kicks_off_tomorrow.aspx|access-date=9 January 2015|publisher=Bhutan Observer|date=19 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110215519/http://bhutanobserver.bt/7446-bo-news-about-bhutan_kings_cup_2013_kicks_off_tomorrow.aspx|archive-date=10 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> in which they moved to the knock-out stages. In the first semi-final, United Sikkim lost 2–4 to [[Manang Marshyangdi]] of [[Nepal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226|title=Manang defeats United Sikkim to enter finals|location=Thimphu|website=bbs.bt|publisher=[[Bhutan Broadcasting Service]]|date=8 August 2013|access-date=18 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128124136/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226|archive-date=28 November 2021}}</ref> | ||
===2014: I-League 2nd Division=== | === 2014: I-League 2nd Division === | ||
They also participated in the [[2014 I-League 2nd Division]] and moved to the [[2014 I-League 2nd Division final round|final round]] of [[I-League|I-League Qualifiers]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=10459|title=2nd Division League Starts in Feb '14|access-date=2014-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111052218/http://i-league.org/?p=10459|archive-date=2014-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> finishing on fourth position<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=10459|title=2nd Division League Starts in Feb '14|access-date=2014-02-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111052218/http://i-league.org/?p=10459|archive-date=2014-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=11137|title=2nd Div League: Teams Qualified|access-date=2014-02-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221184619/http://i-league.org/?p=11137|archive-date=2014-02-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> with seven points in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=12667|title= | They also participated in the [[2014 I-League 2nd Division]] and moved to the [[2014 I-League 2nd Division final round|final round]] of [[I-League|I-League Qualifiers]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=10459|title=2nd Division League Starts in Feb '14|access-date=2014-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111052218/http://i-league.org/?p=10459|archive-date=2014-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> finishing on fourth position<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=10459|title=2nd Division League Starts in Feb '14|access-date=2014-02-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111052218/http://i-league.org/?p=10459|archive-date=2014-01-11|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=11137|title=2nd Div League: Teams Qualified|access-date=2014-02-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221184619/http://i-league.org/?p=11137|archive-date=2014-02-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> with seven points in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=12667|title=Royal Wahingdoh Are Second Division Champions|date=11 April 2014|work=[[I-League]]|access-date=2014-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123202/http://i-league.org/?p=12667|archive-date=2014-04-13|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/competition/soccer/i-league-2nd-division-2014/final-round/3482/|title=2014 I-League 2nd Division final round|website=globalsportsarchive.com|publisher=Global Sports Archive|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118220552/https://globalsportsarchive.com/competition/soccer/i-league-2nd-division-2014/final-round/3482/|archive-date=18 November 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
===2014–2018=== | === 2014–2018 === | ||
On 18 December 2014, it was revealed by owner Bhaichung Bhutia that United Sikkim had decided to leave the competition as future of I League was dim due to the formation of ISL, and thus team would only participate in the local league.<ref>{{cite web|title=India need better system, not big names as coaches: Baichung Bhutia|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/india-need-better-system-not-big-names-as-coaches-baichung-bhutia_1517015.html|website=Zee News|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218185902/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/india-need-better-system-not-big-names-as-coaches-baichung-bhutia_1517015.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-fc/story-ko6cgW6A5KhSvcgoaYlwAL_amp.html|title=Bhaichung Bhutia shuts down former I-League club United Sikkim FC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729144501/https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-fc/story-ko6cgW6A5KhSvcgoaYlwAL_amp.html|archive-date=29 July 2021|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=The Hindustan Times|access-date=29 July 2021}}</ref> In 2016, they took part in [[Bordoloi Trophy]] in Assam.<ref>{{cite news|title=East Bengal triumph|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/northeast/story_109910.jsp#.WHDKw7YrLBI|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108003220/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/northeast/story_109910.jsp#.WHDKw7YrLBI|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2017|access-date=7 January 2017|location=Guwahati|website=telegraphindia.com|publisher=The Telegraph India|date=24 September 2016}}</ref> | On 18 December 2014, it was revealed by owner Bhaichung Bhutia that United Sikkim had decided to leave the competition as future of the I-League was dim due to the formation of ISL, and thus team would only participate in the local league.<ref>{{cite web|title=India need better system, not big names as coaches: Baichung Bhutia|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/india-need-better-system-not-big-names-as-coaches-baichung-bhutia_1517015.html|website=Zee News|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218185902/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/india-need-better-system-not-big-names-as-coaches-baichung-bhutia_1517015.html}}</ref><ref name="HT report">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-fc/story-ko6cgW6A5KhSvcgoaYlwAL_amp.html|title=Bhaichung Bhutia shuts down former I-League club United Sikkim FC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729144501/https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-fc/story-ko6cgW6A5KhSvcgoaYlwAL_amp.html|archive-date=29 July 2021|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=The Hindustan Times|access-date=29 July 2021}}</ref> In 2016, they took part in [[Bordoloi Trophy]] in [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite news|title=East Bengal triumph|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/northeast/story_109910.jsp#.WHDKw7YrLBI|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108003220/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160924/jsp/northeast/story_109910.jsp#.WHDKw7YrLBI|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2017|access-date=7 January 2017|location=Guwahati|website=telegraphindia.com|publisher=The Telegraph India|date=24 September 2016}}</ref> In the 2016 edition of Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup, the club reached quarter-finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2017.html#sikkimgov|title=India 2016/17 — Cup Tournaments: Governor's Gold Cup (Sikkim) 2016|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=28 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202181459/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2017.html#sikkimgov|first1=Hans|last1=Schöggl|first2=Karel|last2=Stokkermans|date=21 March 2024|archive-date=2 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
In February 2018, United Sikkim went to Nepal and participated in the 16th edition of [[Aaha! Gold Cup|Aaha! Rara Gold Cup]], in which they failed to reach the knock-out stages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goalnepal.com/tournament/10|title=16th Aaha! RARA Gold Cup|website=GoalNepal.com|location=Kathmandu|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003124659/https://goalnepal.com/tournament/10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nepal90.com/team/1117/|title=Team Details — United Sikkim Football Club (India) — Recent Results & Players|website=nepal90.com|publisher=Nepal90 Football|access-date=26 September 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401044454/https://www.nepal90.com/team/1117/|archive-date=1 April 2023}}</ref> | In February 2018, United Sikkim went to Nepal and participated in the 16th edition of [[Aaha! Gold Cup|Aaha! Rara Gold Cup]], in which they failed to reach the knock-out stages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goalnepal.com/tournament/10|title=16th Aaha! RARA Gold Cup|website=GoalNepal.com|location=Kathmandu|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003124659/https://goalnepal.com/tournament/10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nepal90.com/team/1117/|title=Team Details — United Sikkim Football Club (India) — Recent Results & Players|website=nepal90.com|publisher=Nepal90 Football|access-date=26 September 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401044454/https://www.nepal90.com/team/1117/|archive-date=1 April 2023}}</ref> It was the club's second campaign in Aaha! Rara Gold Cup, first being the 2017 edition, in which they tasted a 4–2 defeat in penalty shootout to Sahara Club of Pokhara.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Rup Narayan|last1=Dhakal|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/sahara-club-shoot-sikkim-united-fc-out-enter-15th-aaha-rara-gold-cup-semi-finals|title=Sahara shoot Sikkim out, enter semi-finals|work=The Himalayan Times Nepal|date=22 January 2017|access-date=23 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130110938/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/sahara-club-shoot-sikkim-united-fc-out-enter-15th-aaha-rara-gold-cup-semi-finals|archive-date=30 January 2023}}</ref> | ||
===2020–present=== | === 2020–present === | ||
The [[All India Football Federation]] was all set to invite bids for vacant spot in the I-League and Gangtok-based United Sikkim Football Club were one of the front-runners to submit it for 2020–21 season. However, the bid was won by [[Sudeva FC|Sudeva Moonlight]] (currently Sudeva Delhi) from [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudeva and Sreenidhi granted playing rights in Hero I-League from | The [[All India Football Federation]] (AIFF) was all set to invite bids for vacant spot in the I-League and Gangtok-based United Sikkim Football Club were one of the front-runners to submit it for 2020–21 season. However, the bid was won by [[Sudeva FC|Sudeva Moonlight]] (currently Sudeva Delhi) from [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudeva and Sreenidhi granted playing rights in Hero I-League from 2020–21 and 2021–22 respectively|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/sudeva-and-sreenidhi-granted-playing-rights-in-hero-i-league-from-2020-21-and-2021-22-respectively|access-date=2020-08-13|website=the-aiff.com|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507162838/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/sudeva-and-sreenidhi-granted-playing-rights-in-hero-i-league-from-2020-21-and-2021-22-respectively}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=August 12, 2020|title=Sudeva FC becomes first club from Delhi to play in I-League|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/sudeva-fc-becomes-first-club-from-delhi-to-play-in-i-league/articleshow/77507451.cms|access-date=2020-08-13|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=24 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824161941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/sudeva-fc-becomes-first-club-from-delhi-to-play-in-i-league/articleshow/77507451.cms}}</ref> | ||
In 2021, Bhaichung Bhutia, the owner of the club announced that it will revive its junior and senior teams while aiming to bring the | {{Cquote|''United Sikkim was the club that brought the I-League to the state where league matches were played at Paljor Stadium, and now we want to bring Indian Super League (ISL) to Sikkim. We will continue to give a platform to footballers from Sikkim and the region and in the process, contribute to the development of Indian football. The players will be scouted from different parts of the region''|source=Bhaichung Bhutia, owner of the club, announcing the revival of United Sikkim in January 2021, and their long-term plan in coming years.<ref name="Revival"/>|Cquote}} | ||
In 2021, Bhaichung Bhutia, the owner of the club announced that it will revive its junior and senior teams while aiming to bring the Indian Super League (ISL) into the state, alongside focusing on its grassroots.<ref name="Revival">{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/united-sikkim-revived-bhutia-says-aim-is-to-bring-isl-into-state/article33494082.ece|title=United Sikkim revived, Bhutia says aim is to bring ISL into state|location=Gangtok|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|date=4 January 2021|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=7 January 2021|archive-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106224835/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/united-sikkim-revived-bhutia-says-aim-is-to-bring-isl-into-state/article33494082.ece}}</ref> They later took part in [[Birat Gold Cup]] in [[Nepal]], in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Nepal90|title=Birat Gold Cup Football Tournament (2021)|url=https://www.nepal90.com/tournament/463/|access-date=2021-04-26|website=Nepal90.com|language=en|archive-date=29 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429014057/https://www.nepal90.com/tournament/463/|location=Kathmandu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/punjab-beat-machhindra-enter-semis|title=Punjab beat Machhindra, enter semis|location=Biratnagar|website=thehimalayantimes.com|publisher=The Himalayan Times|archive-date=12 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412152351/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/punjab-beat-machhindra-enter-semis|first=Santosh|last=Kafle|date=12 April 2021|access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref> The club later featured in SFA Premier Division League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-premier-division-league-2023-to-kick-off-on-june-21st-580729-2023-06-16|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2023 to kick off on June 21st|first=Sujal|last=Pradhan|location=Gangtok|website=indiatodayne.in|publisher=India Today North East|date=16 June 2023|access-date=2023-07-08|archive-date=2023-06-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616181450/http://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-premier-division-league-2023-to-kick-off-on-june-21st-580729-2023-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-premier-division-league-begins-today-at-paljor-stadium-602167-2023-06-21|title=Sikkim Premier Division League begins today at Paljor Stadium|first=Sujal|last=Pradhan|location=Gangtok|website=indiatodayne.in|publisher=India Today North East|date=21 June 2023|access-date=2023-07-08|archive-date=2023-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708132137/https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-premier-division-league-begins-today-at-paljor-stadium-602167-2023-06-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-premier-division-league-to-kick-off-from-june-21-at-paljor-stadium|title=Sikkinm Premier Division League to Kick-Off From June 21 at Paljor Stadium|first=Bijoy|last=Gurung|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=Sikkim Express|date=17 June 2023|access-date=8 July 2023|archive-date=19 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619091420/https://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-premier-division-league-to-kick-off-from-june-21-at-paljor-stadium}}</ref> In October 2022, it was officially announced by the Centre for Bangladesh-India Friendship that United Sikkim is one of the three participating teams from India (others being United Kurseong and Jaigaon FC) for the inaugural edition of the [[North Bengal International Gold Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |title=North Bengal International Gold Cup Starts From 4 November |date=16 October 2022 |url=https://www.dhakawave.com/details/23262/%E0%A7%AA-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F |work=Daily Dhaka Wave |access-date=25 October 2022 |archive-date=25 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025130257/https://www.dhakawave.com/details/23262/%E0%A7%AA-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailysaidpureralo.com/2022/08/blog-post_1.html |date=1 August 2022 |script-title=bn:বাংলাদেশ ভারত ফ্রেন্ডশিপ ইন্টারন্যাশনাল গোল্ডকাপ টুর্নামেন্টের লোগো উম্মোচন |language=bn |work=Daily Saidpurer Alo |access-date=25 October 2022 |archive-date=25 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025135948/https://www.dailysaidpureralo.com/2022/08/blog-post_1.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dailysaidpureralo.com/2022/10/blog-post_48.html |date=16 August 2022 |script-title=bn:চার নভেম্বর উদ্বোধন বাংলাদেশ-ভারত ইন্টারন্যাশনাল গোল্ডকাপ |language=bn |work=Daily Saidpurer Alo |access-date=25 October 2022 |archive-date=26 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026074313/https://www.dailysaidpureralo.com/2022/10/blog-post_48.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amarsangbad.com/m/country/news/237015 |date=16 October 2022 |script-title=bn:৪ নভেম্বর শুরু বাংলাদেশ-ভারত ইন্টারন্যাশনাল গোল্ডকাপ টুর্নামেন্ট |language=bn |work=Daily Amar Sangbad |access-date=25 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016135835/https://www.amarsangbad.com/country/news/237015 |archive-date=16 October 2022 }}</ref> | |||
==Crest | == Club crest and kits == | ||
[[File: | === Crest === | ||
[[File:United Sikkim FC logo.jpg|140px|thumb|United Sikkim's first crest from 2011 to 2012]] | |||
[[File:United Sikkim FC(2nd Logo).jpg|140px|thumb|United Sikkim's second crest in 2012]] | [[File:United Sikkim FC(2nd Logo).jpg|140px|thumb|United Sikkim's second crest in 2012]] | ||
[[File:United Sikkim FC 2012 Logo.jpeg|140px|thumb|logo until 2021]] | [[File:United Sikkim FC 2012 Logo.jpeg|140px|thumb|logo until 2021]] | ||
On 22 March 2011, the first | On 22 March 2011, the first crest of United Sikkim were unveiled at [[Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces|Taj Hotel]] in [[Kolkata]].<ref name=Jersey2011>{{cite web|title=Jersey of USFC officially launched in Kolkata|url=http://isikkim.com/81-jersey-of-usfc-officially-launched-in-kolkata-62/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=24 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424043608/http://isikkim.com/81-jersey-of-usfc-officially-launched-in-kolkata-62/|url-status=live}}</ref> The club crest had a picture of a '[[snow]] [[lion]]',<ref>{{cite web|last=Manjunath|first=Akash|title=BFC release Menyongar; Contract extension for Rooney|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/30/4786103/bfc-release-menyongar-contract-extension-for-rooney|website=Goal.com|date=19 January 2013|access-date=30 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123105811/https://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96235/dempo-sports-club-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|archive-date=23 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> which is also their mascot (and nickname too),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weltfussballarchiv.com/club_profile.php?ID=38713|title=Team profile: United Sikkim FC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203120453/http://weltfussballarchiv.com/club_profile.php?ID=38713|archive-date=3 December 2012|work=Weltfussballarchiv|access-date=27 January 2024}}</ref> and the color of the kit was red with white shorts.<ref name=Jersey2011/><ref>{{cite web|title=East Bengal 6–0 United Sikkim FC: The Red and Gold trample the Snow Lions|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/4741/india-and-central-asia/2013/05/08/3965365/east-bengal-6-0-united-sikkim-fc-the-red-and-gold-trample|work=Goal.com|date=14 August 2012|accessdate=22 October 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026071425/https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/4741/india-and-central-asia/2013/05/08/3965365/east-bengal-6-0-united-sikkim-fc-the-red-and-gold-trample}}</ref> The club's away colors are dark and light blue.<ref name=AwayKit2011-12>{{cite web|last=Mangar|first=Nirmal|title=Cheers at home fail to yield goals|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120403/jsp/siliguri/story_15327472.jsp#.UFdNv6SXSMU|publisher=Telegraph India|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924151932/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120403/jsp/siliguri/story_15327472.jsp#.UFdNv6SXSMU|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 29 August 2012, after gaining promotion to the [[I-League]], the club unveiled their new crest which is dominantly red, unlike orange crests from before. Instead of having "est. 2008" for the founding year, new crest has "est. 2011", which stands for the year when professionalized itself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=518666981492434&set=a.208725532486582.63425.203875582971577&type=1&theater|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=18 June 2021|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416055427/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D518666981492434%26set%3Da.208725532486582.63425.203875582971577%26type%3D1%26theater|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Live Mint 2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/not-just-about-the-money-1540450129683.html|title=Not just about the money — Bhaichung Bhutia's United Sikkim FC faces challenges that test him as an administrator|date=5 December 2012|access-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030154103/https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/not-just-about-the-money-1540450129683.html|archive-date=30 October 2023|location=Gangtok|work=LiveMint.com|first1=Nikhilesh|last1=Bhattacharya}}</ref> | ||
===Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors=== | === Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors === | ||
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|EMTA<ref>{{cite web|first=Nilesh|last=Bhattacharya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|title=Bhaichung Bhutia launches United Sikkim in new avatar|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 October 2021|date=23 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121065938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=21 January 2022}}</ref> | |EMTA<ref>{{cite web|first=Nilesh|last=Bhattacharya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|title=Bhaichung Bhutia launches United Sikkim in new avatar|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 October 2021|date=23 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121065938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=21 January 2022}}</ref> | ||
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|rowspan=2|URO | |rowspan=2|URO<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-52545.html|title=Two-week camp not enough: Baichung Bhutia|agency=IBNS|website=newkerala.com|publisher=New Kerala Sports Bureau|date=16 July 2012|location=Kolkata|access-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920055912/https://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-52545.html|archive-date=20 September 2023}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Officer's Choice]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/08/03/ifa-ropes-in-new-title-sponsor/|title=CFL: IFA ropes in new title sponsor|website=indiafooty.com|access-date=8 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008102255/https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/08/03/ifa-ropes-in-new-title-sponsor/|archive-date=8 October 2021}}</ref> | |rowspan=2|[[Lotto Sport Italia|Lotto]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-6018442/lite/|title=Bhaichung Bhutia shuts down former I-League club United Sikkim|website=indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express|date=22 September 2019|location=Gangtok|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=8 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927051845/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/bhaichung-bhutia-shuts-down-former-i-league-club-united-sikkim-6018442/|archive-date=27 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
|[[Officer's Choice]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/08/03/ifa-ropes-in-new-title-sponsor/|title=CFL: IFA ropes in new title sponsor|website=indiafooty.com|location=Kolkata|first=Abhishek|last=Shukla|access-date=8 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008102255/https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/08/03/ifa-ropes-in-new-title-sponsor/|archive-date=8 October 2021}}</ref> | |||
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== | == Stadiums == | ||
[[File:Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.jpg|thumb|A view of Paljor Stadium]] | [[File:Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.jpg|thumb|A view of Paljor Stadium]] | ||
In I-League, the club played their home matches at the 30,000 seater Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Aakraman F.C. Sikkim Premier Division League Champions|url=http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=The Sikkim Express|date=26 September 2017|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927145752/http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|archive-date=27 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Paljor2012-13>{{cite web|title=Paljor Stadium, Sikkim to host I-League matches|url=http://sevensisterspost.com/paljor-stadium-sikkim-to-host-i-league-matches/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915102434/http://sevensisterspost.com/paljor-stadium-sikkim-to-host-i-league-matches/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 September 2012|work=Seven Sister Post|access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.localgymsandfitness.com/IN/Gangtok/1413529158887038/Paljor-Stadium-Gangtok|title=Paljor Stadium Gangtok News|website=localgymsandfitness.com|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216170044/https://www.localgymsandfitness.com/IN/Gangtok/1413529158887038/Paljor-Stadium-Gangtok|archive-date=16 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Football Association released the fixture for 2018 Sikkim Premier Division League at football house in Gangtok.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|website=Goalie365.com|access-date=16 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722011358/http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|archive-date=22 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=3113|title=Premier Division S-League 2019: Kumar Sporting FC 2–2 Unicorn FC and Sikkim Aakraman FC 5–0 United Sikkim FC|date=31 August 2019|website=goalie365.com|access-date=14 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708221245/https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=3113|archive-date=8 July 2020|url-status=dead}}</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> When the club was participating in amateur tournaments from 2008 to 2011, and the I-League 2nd Division from 2011 to 2012,<ref name="isikkim">{{cite web|url=http://isikkim.com/02-sikkimese-teams-take-on-their-opponents-at-2nd-division-i-league-prelims-43/|title=Sikkimese teams to face opponents at 2nd Division I-League prelims|date=18 March 2011|access-date=21 March 2011|website=iSikkim.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110322061921/http://isikkim.com/02-sikkimese-teams-take-on-their-opponents-at-2nd-division-i-league-prelims-43/|archive-date=22 March 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|location=Gangtok|last=Srivastava|first=Ayush|title=United Sikkim 3–2 Salgaocar FC — The Snow Lions stun Karim Bencherifa's side|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/93645/united-sikkim-football-club-vs-salgaocar-football-club/report|website=goal.com|publisher=GOAL|date=6 October 2012|access-date=17 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016001316/https://www.goal.com/en-india/match/93645/united-sikkim-football-club-vs-salgaocar-football-club/report|archive-date=16 October 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> in which they would play in neutral venues, the club used Paljor Stadium as a training ground, holding majority of their practices there.<ref>{{cite web|title=USFC concludes training for Kalinga Cup & 2nd Div I-League|url=http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=20 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120131918/http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
[[File:PALJOR2.JPG|thumb|Seats at Paljor Stadium]] | [[File:PALJOR2.JPG|thumb|Seats at Paljor Stadium]] | ||
However, despite the I-League 2nd Division being a neutral competition, the Paljor Stadium was given the rights to host the 2012 I-League 2nd Division final round 2nd leg, in which United Sikkim was also participating.<ref name=Paljor20122ndDivision>{{cite web|title=How Bhaichung's United Sikkim FC qualified for the I league?|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-04-how-bhaichung%E2%80%99s-united-sikkim-fc-qualified-for-the-i-league-18-3/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=26 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126190812/http://isikkim.com/2012-04-how-bhaichung’s-united-sikkim-fc-qualified-for-the-i-league-18-3/|url-status=live}}</ref> The ground was also the venue for the match in which United Sikkim gained promotion to the I-League after drawing with Mohammedan (1–1).<ref name=USFC1-1Mohammedan>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim qualify for next edition's I-League Football|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-04-united-sikkim-qualify-for-next-editions-i-league-football-17-7/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=19 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419191051/http://isikkim.com/2012-04-united-sikkim-qualify-for-next-editions-i-league-football-17-7/ | However, despite the I-League 2nd Division being a neutral competition, the Paljor Stadium was given the rights to host the 2012 I-League 2nd Division final round 2nd leg, in which United Sikkim was also participating.<ref name=Paljor20122ndDivision>{{cite web|title=How Bhaichung's United Sikkim FC qualified for the I league?|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-04-how-bhaichung%E2%80%99s-united-sikkim-fc-qualified-for-the-i-league-18-3/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=26 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126190812/http://isikkim.com/2012-04-how-bhaichung’s-united-sikkim-fc-qualified-for-the-i-league-18-3/|url-status=live}}</ref> The ground was also the venue for the match in which United Sikkim gained promotion to the I-League after drawing with Mohammedan (1–1).<ref name=USFC1-1Mohammedan>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim qualify for next edition's I-League Football|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-04-united-sikkim-qualify-for-next-editions-i-league-football-17-7/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=19 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419191051/http://isikkim.com/2012-04-united-sikkim-qualify-for-next-editions-i-league-football-17-7/}}</ref> | ||
In November 2021, United Sikkim entered into a joint venture with the Government of Sikkim, renovated [[Bhaichung Stadium|Bhaichung Bhutia Stadium]] in Namchi to use as home ground.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Stadium in Sikkim named after Bhaichung Bhutia to be inaugurated after COVID-19 pandemic subsides|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/stadium-in-sikkim-named-after-bhaichung-bhutia-to-be-inaugurated-after-covid-19-pandemic-subsides/article32429063.ece|access-date=2021-11-01|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030180926/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/stadium-in-sikkim-named-after-bhaichung-bhutia-to-be-inaugurated-after-covid-19-pandemic-subsides/article32429063.ece|date=24 August 2020|location=New Delhi|agency=PTI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhaichung Bhutia to have stadium named after him|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-football-stadium-namchi-sikkim-indian-football-news/article32428135.ece|access-date=2020-10-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|publisher=[[Sportstar]]|language=en|archive-date=2 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002155244/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/bhaichung-bhutia-football-stadium-namchi-sikkim-indian-football-news/article32428135.ece}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-01|title=Sikkim: CM Tamang inaugurates Bhaichung Bhutia stadium » News Live TV » North East|url=https://newslivetv.com/sikkim-cm-tamang-inaugurates-bhaichung-bhutia-stadium/|access-date=2021-11-01|website=News Live TV|language=en-US|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209093620/https://newslivetv.com/sikkim-cm-tamang-inaugurates-bhaichung-bhutia-stadium/}}</ref> | |||
United Sikkim | |||
===Northeast India Derby=== | == Rivalry == | ||
United Sikkim had a rivalry with their fellow [[North East India]]n club [[Shillong Lajong FC|Shillong Lajong]] in the I-League, which was often regarded as the "[[Northeast Derby (I-League)|Northeast India Derby]]".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bhutani|first1=Rahul|title=Aizawl FC Champions|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/aizwal-fc-emerge-champions-kashmir-fc-impress-on-debut-i-league-second-division-review/|date=10 May 2015|access-date=7 May 2016|website=www.thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923163338/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/aizwal-fc-emerge-champions-kashmir-fc-impress-on-debut-i-league-second-division-review/|archive-date=23 September 2016}}</ref> | |||
=== [[Northeast Derby (India)]] === | |||
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===Sikkim Derby=== | === Sikkim Derby === | ||
United Sikkim has also a rivalry with their fellow Sikkim-based club [[Gangtok Himalayan SC]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-himalayan-sc-starts-pre-season-training-to-focus-on-young-players|title=Sikkim Himalayan SC starts pre-season training to focus on young players|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=The Sikkim Express|access-date=29 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729171401/http://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-himalayan-sc-starts-pre-season-training-to-focus-on-young-players|archive-date=29 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https:// | United Sikkim has also a rivalry with their fellow Sikkim-based club [[Gangtok Himalayan SC]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-himalayan-sc-starts-pre-season-training-to-focus-on-young-players|title=Sikkim Himalayan SC starts pre-season training to focus on young players|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=The Sikkim Express|access-date=29 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729171401/http://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/sikkim-himalayan-sc-starts-pre-season-training-to-focus-on-young-players|archive-date=29 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/durand-cup-shivajians-fc-face-himalayan-task/articleshow/53932261.cms|title=Durand Cup: Shivajians FC face 'Himalayan' task|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-date=17 December 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217103811/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/durand-cup-shivajians-fc-face-himalayan-task/articleshow/53932261.cms?from=mdr}}</ref> whom they face in regional tournaments including [[Sikkim Premier Division League]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Swapnaneel|last=Parasar|date=24 July 2018|url=https://www.goal.com/en/amp/news/sikkim-football-league-structure-india/6njz9an3wn6g1kage4csg1mee|title=All you need to know about football league structure in Sikkim|website=Goal.com|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817181142/https://www.goal.com/en/news/sikkim-football-league-structure-india/6njz9an3wn6g1kage4csg1mee|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|title=United Sikkim FC pull off spectacular win in crucial Sikkim Premier League match|date=19 August 2018|access-date=15 April 2022|website=nenow.in|publisher=North East Now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415142201/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|archive-date=15 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-gangtok-himalayan-football-club-emerges-as-the-rising-stars-of-the-region-722767-2023-12-07|title=Sikkim: Gangtok Himalayan Football Club emerges as the rising stars of the region|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229165041/https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/sikkim-gangtok-himalayan-football-club-emerges-as-the-rising-stars-of-the-region-722767-2023-12-07|first=Sujal|last=Pradhan|location=Gangtok|website=indiatodayne.in|publisher=India Today North East|date=7 December 2023|access-date=26 August 2024|archive-date=29 December 2023}}</ref> Both the clubs use [[Paljor Stadium]] as their home grounds. They had last met each other on 9 November 2019 during a match of [[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]] and Gangtok Himalayan defeated United by 3–1 margin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/11/09/india/sikkim-governors-gold-cup/royal-united-skm/sikkim-himalayan/3184529/|title=Gangtok Himalayan SC vs United Sikkim (Sikkim Gold Cup 2019)|website=Soccerway.com|access-date=7 May 2021|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509043505/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/11/09/india/sikkim-governors-gold-cup/royal-united-skm/sikkim-himalayan/3184529/}}</ref> | ||
==Managerial history== | == Managerial history == | ||
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* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Stanley Rozario]] (March – December 2011)<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 1, 2011|first=Nilesh|last=Bhattacharya |title=Former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan coach Stanley Rozario will take charge of United Sikkim FC this week. The football club is owned by India captain Baichung Bhutia. — Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Former-East-Bengal-and-Mohun-Bagan-coach-Stanley-Rozario-will-take-charge-of-United-Sikkim-FC-this-week-The-football-club-is-owned-by-India-captain-Baichung-Bhutia-/articleshow/7407254.cms|access-date=2020-06-30|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418115958/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Former-East-Bengal-and-Mohun-Bagan-coach-Stanley-Rozario-will-take-charge-of-United-Sikkim-FC-this-week-The-football-club-is-owned-by-India-captain-Baichung-Bhutia-/articleshow/7407254.cms}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Stanley Rozario]] (March – December 2011)<ref>{{Cite web| | * {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Philippe De Ridder]] (3 December 2011 – 13 November 2012)<ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Philippe De Ridder]] (3 December 2011 – 13 November 2012)<ref>{{cite news|title=Belgium's Rider joins United Sikkim Football Club as a coach|url=http://isikkim.com/2011-12-belgium%E2%80%99s-rider-joins-united-sikkim-football-club-as-a-coach-03-2/|work=I Sikkim|publisher=I Sikkim|date=3 December 2011|access-date=24 December 2011|archive-date=27 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127090601/http://isikkim.com/2011-12-belgium%E2%80%99s-rider-joins-united-sikkim-football-club-as-a-coach-03-2/}} | *{{cite news|title=Belgium's Rider joins United Sikkim Football Club as a coach|url=http://isikkim.com/2011-12-belgium%E2%80%99s-rider-joins-united-sikkim-football-club-as-a-coach-03-2/|work=I Sikkim|publisher=I Sikkim|date=3 December 2011|access-date=24 December 2011|archive-date=27 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127090601/http://isikkim.com/2011-12-belgium%E2%80%99s-rider-joins-united-sikkim-football-club-as-a-coach-03-2/}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/the-league-of-foreign-coaches/articleshow/3537878.cms|title=The League of foreign coaches|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|first1=Marcus|last1=Mergulhao|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|agency=TNN|location=Margao|date=29 September 2008|access-date=28 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616070718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/the-league-of-foreign-coaches/articleshow/3537878.cms|archive-date=16 June 2024}} | |||
</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/de-ridder-innovative-coach/article3439350.ece|title=de Ridder — innovative coach|date=21 May 2012|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=18 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195650/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/de-ridder-innovative-coach/article3439350.ece}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bhaichung Bhutia]] (13 November – 13 December 2012)<ref name="auto"/> | * {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bhaichung Bhutia]] (13 November – 13 December 2012)<ref name="auto"/> | ||
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Nathan Hall (football coach)|Nathan Hall]] (13 December 2012 – October 2013)<ref name="Higgs"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/10/04/united-sikkim-coach-nathan-hall-joins-abahani-limited-bangladesh-outifit/|title= | * {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Nathan Hall (football coach)|Nathan Hall]] (13 December 2012 – October 2013)<ref name="Higgs"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/10/04/united-sikkim-coach-nathan-hall-joins-abahani-limited-bangladesh-outifit/|title=United Sikkim Coach Nathan Hall Joins Abahani Limited, Bangladesh Outfit|date=4 October 2013|website=footballnewsindia.in|access-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230623144444/http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/10/04/united-sikkim-coach-nathan-hall-joins-abahani-limited-bangladesh-outifit/|archive-date=23 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Ekendra Singh|Soibam Ekendra Singh]] (2013–2014) | * {{flagicon|IND}} [[Ekendra Singh|Soibam Ekendra Singh]] (2013–2014){{citation needed|date=August 2025}} | ||
* {{flagicon|IND}} Kamal Bagdas (2023–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/19285|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2023–24|date=22 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624101832/https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/19285}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://administrator.the-aiff.com/reports/19285_Match_Summary_V1_1687528948.pdf|title=Match Summary — Sikkim Premier Division League: Boys Club Gangtok 2 – United Sikkim FC 4|date=22 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|website=administrator.the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624102121/https://administrator.the-aiff.com/reports/19285_Match_Summary_V1_1687528948.pdf}}</ref> | * {{flagicon|IND}} Kamal Bagdas (2023–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/19285|title=Sikkim Premier Division League 2023–24|date=22 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624101832/https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/19285}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://administrator.the-aiff.com/reports/19285_Match_Summary_V1_1687528948.pdf|title=Match Summary — Sikkim Premier Division League: Boys Club Gangtok 2 – United Sikkim FC 4|date=22 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|website=administrator.the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624102121/https://administrator.the-aiff.com/reports/19285_Match_Summary_V1_1687528948.pdf}}</ref> | ||
==Notable players== | == Notable players == | ||
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{{category see also|United Sikkim FC players}} | {{category see also|United Sikkim FC players}} | ||
;Past internationals | |||
The following United Sikkim players have been capped at ''[[National sports team#Individual selection and participation|senior/youth international level]]'', with their respective countries. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.<ref name="WorldFootball">{{cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te56489/all-players/|title=United Sikkim Football Club » Players from A–Z|website=WorldFootball.net|access-date=26 October 2021|archive-date=14 April 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414103036/https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/united-sikkim/10/}}</ref> | |||
=== | * {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Joseph Lapira]] (2010–2011)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/22742/Joseph_Lapira.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Lapira, Joseph|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 May 2018|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925005042/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/22742/Joseph_Lapira.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|LBR}} [[Johnny Menyongar]] (2011)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3835/Johnny_Menyongar.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Menyongar, Johnny|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=26 September 2022|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518141317/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3835/Johnny_Menyongar.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dempo rope in Liberian midfielder Menyongar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Dempo-rope-in-Liberian-midfielder-Menyongar/articleshow/17864055.cms|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2 January 2013|archive-date=12 May 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512205132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Dempo-rope-in-Liberian-midfielder-Menyongar/articleshow/17864055.cms}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|Namibia}} [[Quinton Jacobs]] (2011–2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-03-i-league-ii-div-united-sikkim-defeats-kalighat-3-2-after-trailing-16-01/ |title=I-League II Div: United Sikkim defeats Kalighat 3-2 after trailing | iSikkim |access-date=21 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320191644/http://isikkim.com/2012-03-i-league-ii-div-united-sikkim-defeats-kalighat-3-2-after-trailing-16-01/ |website=isikkim.com |archive-date=20 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/4584/Quinton_Jacobs.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Quinton, Jacobs|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 January 2018|archive-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010042258/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/4584/Quinton_Jacobs.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|Guam}} [[John Matkin]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/51514/John_Matkin.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Matkin, John|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 January 2018|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031174942/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/51514/John_Matkin.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim Football Club vs Mumbai FC LIVE Commentary|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96224/united-sikkim-football-club-vs-mumbai-fc/play-by-play|work=Goal.com|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113054137/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96224/united-sikkim-football-club-vs-mumbai-fc/play-by-play|archive-date=13 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
;World Cup player | |||
* {{flagicon|Costa Rica}} [[Michael Rodríguez (footballer)|Michael Rodríguez]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everardoherrera.com/2014/index.php/seleccion/13445-michael-rodriguez-debuto-con-victoria-en-el-futbol-de-la-india-.html|title=Michael Rodríguez debutó con victoria en el futbol de la India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022213513/http://www.everardoherrera.com/2014/index.php/seleccion/13445-michael-rodriguez-debuto-con-victoria-en-el-futbol-de-la-india-.html|archive-date=2014-10-22|website=everardoherrera.com|publisher=Everardo Herrera|language=es|access-date=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aldia.cr/futbol-costa-rica/perez-zeledon/Zeledon-Michael-Rodriguez-Andres-Santamaria_0_151184904.html|title=Pérez Zeledón refuerza su defensa con Michael Rodríguez y colombiano Andrés Santamaría|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055949/http://www.aldia.cr/futbol-costa-rica/perez-zeledon/Zeledon-Michael-Rodriguez-Andres-Santamaria_0_151184904.html|archive-date=2016-03-04|website=aldia.cr|publisher=Al Día|language=es|access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune FC 1–0 United Sikkim|url=http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|website=Pune Football Club|access-date=28 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103113306/http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|archive-date=3 November 2012}}</ref> | * {{flagicon|Costa Rica}} [[Michael Rodríguez (footballer)|Michael Rodríguez]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everardoherrera.com/2014/index.php/seleccion/13445-michael-rodriguez-debuto-con-victoria-en-el-futbol-de-la-india-.html|title=Michael Rodríguez debutó con victoria en el futbol de la India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022213513/http://www.everardoherrera.com/2014/index.php/seleccion/13445-michael-rodriguez-debuto-con-victoria-en-el-futbol-de-la-india-.html|archive-date=2014-10-22|website=everardoherrera.com|publisher=Everardo Herrera|language=es|access-date=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aldia.cr/futbol-costa-rica/perez-zeledon/Zeledon-Michael-Rodriguez-Andres-Santamaria_0_151184904.html|title=Pérez Zeledón refuerza su defensa con Michael Rodríguez y colombiano Andrés Santamaría|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055949/http://www.aldia.cr/futbol-costa-rica/perez-zeledon/Zeledon-Michael-Rodriguez-Andres-Santamaria_0_151184904.html|archive-date=2016-03-04|website=aldia.cr|publisher=Al Día|language=es|access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune FC 1–0 United Sikkim|url=http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|website=Pune Football Club|access-date=28 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103113306/http://punefc.com/?match-reports=federation-cup-united-sikkim-0-1-pune-fc|archive-date=3 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
== | ;Noted Indian internationals | ||
{{ | * {{flagicon|IND}} [[Renedy Singh]] (2011–2012)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3123/Renedy_Singh.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Singh, Renedy|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 January 2023|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201094459/http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3123/Renedy_Singh.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | ||
* {{flag icon|IND}} [[N. S. Manju]] (2011–2012)<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League: Pune FC Add United Sikkim FC's NS Manju On Their Roster Until The End Of 2011–12 Season|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2012/01/07/2835401/i-league-pune-fc-add-manju-on-their-roster-until-the-end-of-2011-|work=Goal.com|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-date=21 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021223741/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2012/01/07/2835401/i-league-pune-fc-add-manju-on-their-roster-until-the-end-of-2011-|date=7 January 2012}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Sandesh Jhingan]] (2011–2013)<ref>{{cite news|title=Sandesh Jhingan – Young Star Of Kerala Blasters|url=http://www.redbull.com/in/en/stories/1331686081342/sandesh-jhingan-young-star-of-kerala-blasters|access-date=10 October 2016|work=Red Bull|first1=Ashish|last1=Thakur|date=22 October 2014|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141455/http://www.redbull.com/in/en/stories/1331686081342/sandesh-jhingan-young-star-of-kerala-blasters}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bhaichung Bhutia]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3088/Baichung_Bhutia.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Bhaichung Bhutia|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-date=11 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811200704/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3088/Baichung_Bhutia.html}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Anwar Ali (footballer, born 1984)|Anwar Ali]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/27486/Anwar_Ali.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Anwar Ali|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 November 2022|archive-date=26 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226230940/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/27486/Anwar_Ali.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> | |||
===Domestic | ;Other players | ||
* '''[[I-League | * {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Daniel Bedemi]] (2011–2012)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1773/federation-cup/2011/09/09/2657886/federation-cup-united-sikkim-fc-down-ongc-3-2-in-their| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140501093119/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1773/federation-cup/2011/09/09/2657886/federation-cup-united-sikkim-fc-down-ongc-3-2-in-their| archive-date = 2014-05-01| title = Federation Cup: United Sikkim FC Down ONGC 3–2 In Their Opening Group B Fixture | work=Goal.com|date=9 September 2011|access-date=26 August 2017}}</ref> | ||
**Runners-up (1): [[2012 I-League 2nd Division final round|2012]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?Me_Id%3D193 |title= | * {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Pablo Rodríguez (footballer, born 1985)|Pablo Rodríguez]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96256/shillong-lajong-fc-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|title=Shillong Lajong FC 2–1 United Sikkim FC: Matsugane's injury-time winner gives the Reds the spoils against the Snow Lions|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|date=2 February 2013|accessdate=3 February 2013|archive-date=6 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206222144/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/96256/shillong-lajong-fc-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report}}</ref> | ||
* {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Salau Nuruddin]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Vaz|first=John|title=Prayag United FC 2–0 United Sikkim FC: Rafique at the double as Kolkatans end campaign on a high|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/91312/prayag-united-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|work=Goal.com|access-date=26 September 2012|archive-date=16 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016001311/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/91312/prayag-united-vs-united-sikkim-football-club/report|date=24 September 2012}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Tae Yoon]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Biswas|first=Babua|title=United Sikkim's Yoon Tae Leaves For Bigger Challenges|url=http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=979D284B-FC75-4EBA-9856-5E554BB600E5|work=Feverpitch|access-date=17 January 2013|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131911/http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=979D284B-FC75-4EBA-9856-5E554BB600E5|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="WorldFootball"/> | |||
* {{flagicon|Togo}} [[Dosseh Attivi]] (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Profile: Dosseh Attivi|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/dg-atttivi/275438/|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=28 December 2014|archive-date=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329010638/https://int.soccerway.com/players/dg-atttivi/275438/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=I-League In and Outs" Up to January 2013 WINDOW|url=http://www.kolkatafootball.com/indiafootball_news_2013/feb8thpart.html|website=KolkataFootball.com|access-date=28 December 2014|archive-date=8 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108131905/http://www.kolkatafootball.com/indiafootball_news_2013/feb8thpart.html}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Steve Hayes (footballer)|Steve Hayes]] (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://footballnsw.com.au/2013/07/10/indian-adventure-thrills-steve-hayes/|title=Indian Adventure Thrills Steve Hayes|website=footballnsw.com.au|publisher=Football New South Wales|date=10 July 2013|access-date=19 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219143646/https://footballnsw.com.au/2013/07/10/indian-adventure-thrills-steve-hayes/|archive-date=19 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
* {{flagicon|NGA}} [[Oluwaunmi Somide]] (2013–2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/united-sikkim-aim-to-make-amends|title=United Sikkim aim to make amends|work=All India Football Federation|date=25 March 2014|access-date=17 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417140615/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/united-sikkim-aim-to-make-amends|archive-date=17 April 2025|location=New Delhi}}</ref> | |||
== Honours == | |||
=== Domestic league === | |||
* '''[[I-League 2]]''' | |||
**Runners-up (1): [[2012 I-League 2nd Division final round|2012]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/india/i-league-2nd-division/2012/final-group/r17044/tables/ |title=I-League 2nd Division 2012 Final Round |work=Soccerway |access-date=26 September 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419080257/https://us.soccerway.com/national/india/i-league-2nd-division/2012/final-group/r17044/tables/ |archive-date=19 April 2025 }}</ref><ref> | |||
* {{cite web|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?Me_Id%3D193 |title=The Aiff |access-date=2012-02-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203113613/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?Me_Id=193 |archive-date=2012-02-03 }} | |||
* {{cite web|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentdetail%3D87 |title=The Aiff |access-date=2012-02-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411200457/http://www.the-aiff.com/pages/tournament/tournament-fixtures.php?tournamentdetail=87 |archive-date=2012-04-11 }}</ref> | |||
* '''[[Sikkim Premier Division League]]''' | * '''[[Sikkim Premier Division League]]''' | ||
**Champions (3): 2013, 2017, [[2018 Sikkim Premier Division League|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim FC thrashed State Sports Academy to win Sikkim Premier League title.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2446/United%20Sikkim%20FC%20thrashed%20State%20Sports%20Academy%20to%20win%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League%20title|website=Goalie365.com|access-date=24 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824183629/http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2446/United%20Sikkim%20FC%20thrashed%20State%20Sports%20Academy%20to%20win%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League%20title|archive-date=24 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | **Champions (3): 2013, 2017, [[2018 Sikkim Premier Division League|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|title=United Sikkim FC thrashed State Sports Academy to win Sikkim Premier League title.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2446/United%20Sikkim%20FC%20thrashed%20State%20Sports%20Academy%20to%20win%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League%20title|website=Goalie365.com|access-date=24 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824183629/http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2446/United%20Sikkim%20FC%20thrashed%20State%20Sports%20Academy%20to%20win%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League%20title|archive-date=24 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
**Runners-up (1): 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Himalayan SC has technically won the Sikkim Premier League title with one more game to go.|url=http://goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=89/Sikkim%20Himalayan%20SC%20%20wins%20%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League.|access-date=29 November 2014|website=goalie365.com|archive-date=16 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016140317/http://goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=89%2FSikkim%20Himalayan%20SC%20%20wins%20%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League.}}</ref> | **Runners-up (1): 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Himalayan SC has technically won the Sikkim Premier League title with one more game to go.|url=http://goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=89/Sikkim%20Himalayan%20SC%20%20wins%20%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League.|access-date=29 November 2014|website=goalie365.com|archive-date=16 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016140317/http://goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=89%2FSikkim%20Himalayan%20SC%20%20wins%20%20Sikkim%20Premier%20League.}}</ref> | ||
===Cup=== | === Cup === | ||
*'''[[Darjeeling Gold Cup]]''' | *'''[[Darjeeling Gold Cup]]''' | ||
**Runners-up (1): 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/darjeeling_gold_cup2014/index.html|title=14th All India Darjeeling Gold Cup: | **Runners-up (1): 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/darjeeling_gold_cup2014/index.html|title=14th All India Darjeeling Gold Cup: Previous Winners|website=kolkatafootball.com|publisher=Kolkata Football|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713084014/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/darjeeling_gold_cup2014/index.html|archive-date=13 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
===Other achievements=== | === Other achievements === | ||
* '''[[Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup]]''' | * '''[[Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup]]''' | ||
**Semi-finals: [[2013 King's Cup (Bhutan)|2013]]<ref name=bbs>{{cite news|title=Manang defeats United Sikkim to enter finals|url=http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226|access-date=8 January 2015|website= | **Semi-finals: [[2013 King's Cup (Bhutan)|2013]]<ref name=bbs>{{cite news|title=Manang defeats United Sikkim to enter finals|url=http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226|access-date=8 January 2015|website=bbs.bt|publisher=Bhutan Broadcasting Service|date=8 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128124136/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30226|archive-date=28 November 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[Bordoloi Trophy]]''' | *'''[[Bordoloi Trophy]]''' | ||
**Semi-finals (1): [[2016 Bordoloi Trophy|2016]]<ref>{{Cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/bordoloitrophy.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Bordoloi Trophy|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006210335/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/bordoloitrophy.html|archive-date=6 October 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1016/sports052|title=GSA, GFC bracing up for Bordoloi Trophy|access-date=18 September 2016|work=The Assam Tribune|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915093313/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1016%2Fsports052|archive-date=15 September 2016}}</ref> | **Semi-finals (1): [[2016 Bordoloi Trophy|2016]]<ref>{{Cite web|first=Arunava|last=Chaudhuri|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/bordoloitrophy.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Bordoloi Trophy|website=indianfootball.de|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006210335/http://www.indianfootball.de/data/bordoloitrophy.html|archive-date=6 October 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1016/sports052|title=GSA, GFC bracing up for Bordoloi Trophy|access-date=18 September 2016|work=The Assam Tribune|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915093313/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1016%2Fsports052|archive-date=15 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Team records== | ||
United Sikkim, under stewardship of Bhaichung Bhutia, took up initiatives of youth development in football.<ref name="Youth development">{{cite web|url=http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/12/13/united-sikkim-fc-host-u-14-snow-lion-cup/|title= | === Notable wins against foreign teams === | ||
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{{updated|matches played 2 August 2013}} | |||
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!width="12%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Competition | |||
!width="6%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Round | |||
!width="10%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Year | |||
!width="13%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Opposition | |||
!width="5%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Score | |||
!width="13%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Venue | |||
!width="7%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|City | |||
!width="7%" style="background:Red; color:white; text-align:center;"|Ref | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]] | |||
|Pre quarter-finals | |||
|2011 | |||
<td align="left">{{flagicon|BHU}} [[Bhutan national football team|Bhutan XI]] | |||
|style="text-align:center; background:#CCFFCC;"|1–0 | |||
|align=left|[[Paljor Stadium]] | |||
|[[Gangtok]] | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2011.html#sikkimgov|title=India 2010/11 — Cup Tournaments: Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=28 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222172327/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2011.html#sikkimgov|first1=Hans|last1=Schöggl|date=21 March 2024|archive-date=22 December 2024}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
|2013 | |||
<td align="left">{{flagicon|BHU}} [[Thimphu City FC|Thimphu City]] | |||
|style="text-align:center; background:#CCFFCC;"|2–0 | |||
|[[Changlimithang Stadium]] | |||
|[[Thimphu]] | |||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/game-over-for-thimphu-city/#.VLjT1dKUdA0|date=2 August 2013|title=Game over for Thimphu City|access-date=27 January 2024|location=Thimpu|website=kuenselonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805022256/http://www.kuenselonline.com/game-over-for-thimphu-city/#.VLjT1dKUdA0|archive-date=5 August 2013}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Bordoloi Trophy]] | |||
|Group stage | |||
|2016 | |||
<td align="left">{{flagicon|BAN}} Bongobir Agragami | |||
|style="text-align:center; background:#CCFFCC;"|1–0 | |||
|[[Nehru Stadium, Guwahati|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] | |||
|[[Guwahati]] | |||
|<ref> | |||
* {{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/united-sikkim-through-to-semis-as-aseb-crash-out/|title=United Sikkim through to semis as ASEB crash out|date=28 September 2016|access-date=25 January 2024|location=Thimpu|website=kuenselonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930142202/https://khelnow.com/football/united-sikkim-through-to-semis-as-aseb-crash-out/|first1=Himangshu|last1=Rajkhowa|archive-date=30 September 2021}} | |||
* {{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/united-sikkim-in-semis/cid/1420117|title=United Sikkim in semis|work=The Telegraph India|date=28 September 2016|access-date=23 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423074801/https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/united-sikkim-in-semis/cid/1420117|archive-date=23 April 2025|first1=Avishek|last1=Sengupta|location=Kolkata}} | |||
</ref> | |||
|} | |||
== Academy and youth == | |||
United Sikkim, under stewardship of Bhaichung Bhutia, took up initiatives of youth development in football.<ref name="Youth development">{{cite web|url=http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/12/13/united-sikkim-fc-host-u-14-snow-lion-cup/|title=United Sikkim FC To Host U-14 Snow Lion Cup|publisher=Football News India|website=footballnewsindia.in|access-date=26 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230623145000/http://footballnewsindia.in/2013/12/13/united-sikkim-fc-host-u-14-snow-lion-cup/|agency=I-Sikkim|archive-date=23 June 2023|date=13 December 2013}}</ref> In 2013, Snow Lion Cup for under-14 kids was incorporated, and coaching camps with grassroot framework in hilly areas of Sikkim, [[Kalimpong]] and [[Darjeeling]] were set up by the club, with partnership of [[State Bank of India]] and [[Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools]].<ref name="Youth development"/> | |||
;USFC academy honours | |||
*'''U-17 Winter Cup''' | *'''U-17 Winter Cup''' | ||
**Champions (1): 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid02tQVvVAYfN1Lkgzps6c3M6BqZCXZ7p23SEQ3UpQi4qwvkv6hExLceL9Puk36sJLZhl/?app=fbl|title=United Sikkim A Team Won The First U17 Winter Cup 2023|date=23 January 2023|access-date=26 March 2023|website=Facebook.com (@UnitedSikkimFC)|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/ | **Champions (1): 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid02tQVvVAYfN1Lkgzps6c3M6BqZCXZ7p23SEQ3UpQi4qwvkv6hExLceL9Puk36sJLZhl/?app=fbl|title=United Sikkim A Team Won The First U17 Winter Cup 2023|date=23 January 2023|access-date=26 March 2023|website=Facebook.com (@UnitedSikkimFC)|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230624090638/https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid02tQVvVAYfN1Lkgzps6c3M6BqZCXZ7p23SEQ3UpQi4qwvkv6hExLceL9Puk36sJLZhl/?app=fbl|archive-date=24 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
*'''U-14 Winter Cup''' | *'''U-14 Winter Cup''' | ||
**Runners-up (1): 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid08zfKPt2oEh1oBTALGAne1MbWK6Pzm78ntrJyfr237T3jdp5dZ2qiEzkZjSuDGjUul/?app=fbl|title=Sonada Winter U-14 Cup Final|date=19 February 2023|access-date=26 March 2023|website=Facebook.com (@UnitedSikkimFC)|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/ | **Runners-up (1): 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid08zfKPt2oEh1oBTALGAne1MbWK6Pzm78ntrJyfr237T3jdp5dZ2qiEzkZjSuDGjUul/?app=fbl|title=Sonada Winter U-14 Cup Final|date=19 February 2023|access-date=26 March 2023|website=Facebook.com (@UnitedSikkimFC)|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230624090623/https://www.facebook.com/100066646816955/posts/pfbid08zfKPt2oEh1oBTALGAne1MbWK6Pzm78ntrJyfr237T3jdp5dZ2qiEzkZjSuDGjUul/?app=fbl|archive-date=24 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | |||
{{Portal bar|India|Association football}} | |||
*[[List of United Sikkim F.C. managers]] | *[[List of United Sikkim F.C. managers]] | ||
*[[List of football clubs in India]] | *[[List of football clubs in India]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{ | {{Reflist}} | ||
==Further reading== | == Further reading == | ||
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* {{Facebook|UnitedSikkimFCOfficial}} | * {{Facebook|UnitedSikkimFCOfficial}} | ||
* {{Instagram|unitedsikkimofficial }} | * {{Instagram|unitedsikkimofficial }} | ||
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United Sikkim Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Gangtok, Sikkim.[1] Incorporated in 2011,[2][3] the club usually competed in the Sikkim Premier Division League.[4][5] United Sikkim is the only club from Sikkim to have played in the I-League,[6][7] which was then the top tier of the Indian football league system.[8][9][10]
Nicknamed the "Snow Lions",[11] United Sikkim uses Paljor Stadium as home ground.[12] It is owned by former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia,[13] and was founded in order to give people of the Indian state of Sikkim a professional football team.[14] In September 2019, Bhaichung Bhutia announced shutting the club down due to some unavoidable circumstances.[15] During an emotional farewell event, he thanked all the players, staff and fans who supported the club over the years.[16]
The club was revived again in January 2021, with aim to play in the Indian Super League.[17] Besides inaugurating the senior and youth team, emphasis would be laid on bringing footballers from the villages.[18]
History[edit | edit source]
Foundation[edit | edit source]
The professional club was founded in 2011[19] by the Sikkim Football Association (SFA), Baichung Bhutia,[20][21][22] already competing in the Sikkim Gold Cup and other all-India tournaments in the early years of their existence.[2] On 22 March 2011, the club was launched as a professional entity, co-owned by Dubai-based Fidelis World,[23] former India national captain Bhaichung Bhutia and singer Shankar Mahadevan.[14][24] The club revealed that they would compete in the 2011 I-League 2nd Division,[25] in the quest for promotion to the I-League within the next three years.[14][26]
2011–2012: 2nd Division seasons[edit | edit source]
The club started their quest for the I-League on 27 February 2011.[27] The club played their first match against Langsning F.C. on 31 March 2012, in which they drew 2–2.[28] United Sikkim won on 5 April 2011 against North Imphal Sporting Association at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Assam, by a score of 2–0.[29] The club finished first in group A and qualified for the 2011 I-League 2nd Division final round, in which they only needed to finish in the top two for promotion.[30] The club began final round with three consecutive draws against Sporting Clube de Goa, Royal Wahingdoh and Shillong Lajong, before winning against Mohammedan and Southern Samity. Next, a draw to Ar-Hima and a loss to Vasco officially knocked United Sikkim out of contention for promotion and forced them to settle at fifth place for the season.[31]
The season including the 2012 I-League 2nd Division did not start well for United Sikkim. On 11 June 2011, it was announced that Johnny Menyongar would leave the club to join I-League team Shillong Lajong, as well as Indian internationals Renedy Singh and NS Manju few months later.[32][33] However, after firing coach Stanley Rozario, United Sikkim signed Belgian Philippe De Ridder.[34][35] The club re-signed Nigerian players Daniel Bedemi and Quinton Jacobs. They began charge for the I-League for the second season in a row with a 3–2 victory over Bhawanipore F.C. at the Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium in Assam on 2 February 2012.[36] The club went on to win three more matches during the first round, against Eagles, Southern Samity and Ar-Hima, in order to qualify for the final round.[37] They won promotion on the last day of the season at home, in front of 30,000 fans, as United Sikkim drew Mohammedan SC 1–1, with Daniel Bedemi scoring.[38]
On 13 November 2012, Bhutia was named the interim manager to replace Philippe De Ridder,[citation needed] after the club's heavy 1–10 defeat in an I-League match against Prayag United at the Salt Lake Stadium.[39] In August 2012, United Sikkim took part in the Shillong Super Series Football Championship and faced teams like A-League Wellington Phoenix and Shillong Lajong.[40][41]
2012–2013: I-League[edit | edit source]
It was reported that United Sikkim had started talks with Australian manager Nathan Hall about a possible head coaching role.[42] On 10 December 2012, it was confirmed that Hall had joined the club, replacing interim player-coach Bhaichung Bhutia.[43] His first game came on 15 December against Mumbai at the Balewadi Sports Complex, in which United Sikkim lost 0–1.[44] Hall managed to earn his first point in next match against ONGC on 29 December in which his side drew 1–1 at the Ambedkar Stadium, with Nadong Bhutia scoring the first goal for United Sikkim under Hall.[45]
United Sikkim did not win a single game under Hall until 27 March 2013, when they managed a 5–0 victory over forced-relegated Air India at Paljor Stadium.[46] This would turn out to be United Sikkim's last win and points for the rest of the season, as the side lost its last four matches and was relegated to the I-League 2nd Division.
2013: Travel to Bhutan[edit | edit source]
In March 2013, United Sikkim went to Bhutan for training. In their first foreign tour, they played three friendly matches against local sides Drukpol, Yeedzin and Zimdra at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.[citation needed]
From July to August, they went to Bhutan again and participated in 2013 King's Cup,[47] in which they moved to the knock-out stages. In the first semi-final, United Sikkim lost 2–4 to Manang Marshyangdi of Nepal.[48]
2014: I-League 2nd Division[edit | edit source]
They also participated in the 2014 I-League 2nd Division and moved to the final round of I-League Qualifiers,[49] finishing on fourth position[50][51] with seven points in eight matches.[52][53]
2014–2018[edit | edit source]
On 18 December 2014, it was revealed by owner Bhaichung Bhutia that United Sikkim had decided to leave the competition as future of the I-League was dim due to the formation of ISL, and thus team would only participate in the local league.[54][55] In 2016, they took part in Bordoloi Trophy in Assam.[56] In the 2016 edition of Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup, the club reached quarter-finals.[57]
In February 2018, United Sikkim went to Nepal and participated in the 16th edition of Aaha! Rara Gold Cup, in which they failed to reach the knock-out stages.[58][59] It was the club's second campaign in Aaha! Rara Gold Cup, first being the 2017 edition, in which they tasted a 4–2 defeat in penalty shootout to Sahara Club of Pokhara.[60]
2020–present[edit | edit source]
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was all set to invite bids for vacant spot in the I-League and Gangtok-based United Sikkim Football Club were one of the front-runners to submit it for 2020–21 season. However, the bid was won by Sudeva Moonlight (currently Sudeva Delhi) from Delhi.[61][62]
United Sikkim was the club that brought the I-League to the state where league matches were played at Paljor Stadium, and now we want to bring Indian Super League (ISL) to Sikkim. We will continue to give a platform to footballers from Sikkim and the region and in the process, contribute to the development of Indian football. The players will be scouted from different parts of the region
— Bhaichung Bhutia, owner of the club, announcing the revival of United Sikkim in January 2021, and their long-term plan in coming years.[63]
In 2021, Bhaichung Bhutia, the owner of the club announced that it will revive its junior and senior teams while aiming to bring the Indian Super League (ISL) into the state, alongside focusing on its grassroots.[63] They later took part in Birat Gold Cup in Nepal, in 2021.[64][65] The club later featured in SFA Premier Division League.[66][67][68] In October 2022, it was officially announced by the Centre for Bangladesh-India Friendship that United Sikkim is one of the three participating teams from India (others being United Kurseong and Jaigaon FC) for the inaugural edition of the North Bengal International Gold Cup.[69][70][71][72]
Club crest and kits[edit | edit source]
Crest[edit | edit source]
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On 22 March 2011, the first crest of United Sikkim were unveiled at Taj Hotel in Kolkata.[73] The club crest had a picture of a 'snow lion',[74] which is also their mascot (and nickname too),[75] and the color of the kit was red with white shorts.[73][76] The club's away colors are dark and light blue.[77] On 29 August 2012, after gaining promotion to the I-League, the club unveiled their new crest which is dominantly red, unlike orange crests from before. Instead of having "est. 2008" for the founding year, new crest has "est. 2011", which stands for the year when professionalized itself.[78][23]
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors[edit | edit source]
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Tracksuit uniform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nike[55] | EMTA[79] | |
| 2012 | URO[80] | ||
| 2013–2018 | Kokkivo Clothing[81] | ||
| 2018–2019 | Lotto[82] | Officer's Choice[83] | |
| 2021–2022 | Cosco | ||
| 2022– | Silco | Made in Sikkim, G.O.A.T. |
Stadiums[edit | edit source]
In I-League, the club played their home matches at the 30,000 seater Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.[84][85][86][87][88][89] When the club was participating in amateur tournaments from 2008 to 2011, and the I-League 2nd Division from 2011 to 2012,[90][91] in which they would play in neutral venues, the club used Paljor Stadium as a training ground, holding majority of their practices there.[92]
However, despite the I-League 2nd Division being a neutral competition, the Paljor Stadium was given the rights to host the 2012 I-League 2nd Division final round 2nd leg, in which United Sikkim was also participating.[93] The ground was also the venue for the match in which United Sikkim gained promotion to the I-League after drawing with Mohammedan (1–1).[94]
In November 2021, United Sikkim entered into a joint venture with the Government of Sikkim, renovated Bhaichung Bhutia Stadium in Namchi to use as home ground.[95][96][97]
Rivalry[edit | edit source]
United Sikkim had a rivalry with their fellow North East Indian club Shillong Lajong in the I-League, which was often regarded as the "Northeast India Derby".[98]
Northeast Derby (India)[edit | edit source]
| Opponent | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Sikkim | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shillong Lajong | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Sikkim Derby[edit | edit source]
United Sikkim has also a rivalry with their fellow Sikkim-based club Gangtok Himalayan SC,[99][100] whom they face in regional tournaments including Sikkim Premier Division League.[101][102][103] Both the clubs use Paljor Stadium as their home grounds. They had last met each other on 9 November 2019 during a match of Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup and Gangtok Himalayan defeated United by 3–1 margin.[104]
Managerial history[edit | edit source]
Stanley Rozario (March – December 2011)[105]
Philippe De Ridder (3 December 2011 – 13 November 2012)[106][107]- Bhaichung Bhutia (13 November – 13 December 2012)[39]
Nathan Hall (13 December 2012 – October 2013)[42][108]- Soibam Ekendra Singh (2013–2014)[citation needed]
- Kamal Bagdas (2023–present)[109][110]
Notable players[edit | edit source]
- Past internationals
The following United Sikkim players have been capped at senior/youth international level, with their respective countries. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.[111]
Joseph Lapira (2010–2011)[112]
Johnny Menyongar (2011)[113][114]
Quinton Jacobs (2011–2012)[115][116]- Template:Country data GuamTemplate:Preview warning John Matkin (2012–2013)[117][118]
- World Cup player
Michael Rodríguez (2012–2013)[119][120][121]
- Noted Indian internationals
- Renedy Singh (2011–2012)[122]
- N. S. Manju (2011–2012)[123]
- Sandesh Jhingan (2011–2013)[124]
- Bhaichung Bhutia (2012–2013)[125]
- Anwar Ali (2012–2013)[126]
- Other players
Daniel Bedemi (2011–2012)[127]
Pablo Rodríguez (2012–2013)[128]- Salau Nuruddin (2012–2013)[129]
Tae Yoon (2012–2013)[130][111]
Dosseh Attivi (2012–2013)[131][132]- Steve Hayes (2013)[133]
- Oluwaunmi Somide (2013–2014)[134]
Honours[edit | edit source]
Domestic league[edit | edit source]
Cup[edit | edit source]
- Darjeeling Gold Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2011[139]
Other achievements[edit | edit source]
Team records[edit | edit source]
Notable wins against foreign teams[edit | edit source]
- As of matches played 2 August 2013
| Competition | Round | Year | Opposition | Score | Venue | City | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup | Pre quarter-finals | 2011 |  Bhutan XI
|
1–0 | Paljor Stadium | Gangtok | [143] |
| Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup | Group stage | 2013 | Thimphu City
|
2–0 | Changlimithang Stadium | Thimphu | [144] |
| Bordoloi Trophy | Group stage | 2016 |  Bongobir Agragami
|
1–0 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | Guwahati | [145] |
Academy and youth[edit | edit source]
United Sikkim, under stewardship of Bhaichung Bhutia, took up initiatives of youth development in football.[146] In 2013, Snow Lion Cup for under-14 kids was incorporated, and coaching camps with grassroot framework in hilly areas of Sikkim, Kalimpong and Darjeeling were set up by the club, with partnership of State Bank of India and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.[146]
- USFC academy honours
See also[edit | edit source]
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- United Sikkim FC on Instagram
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