Played one of my best matches under P.K. Banerjee, says Bhaichung Bhutia

Kolkata: Calling him a ‘father figure’, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said he played one his best matches under the coaching of P.K. Banerjee who breathed his last in Kolkata.

It was the 1997 Federation Cup semi-final where Banerjee’s East Bengal hammered Mohun Bagan 4-1 in front of 1,31,000 spectators. The iconic Bhutia netted a hat-trick.

“He was a great human being. A very happy soul and a father figure to me,” Bhutia told IANS.

“I was fortunate to play one of my greatest matches under him. It is a big loss to Indian football. He is one of the greatest footballers and coaches India has ever seen,” said Bhutia. IANS

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