Indian super league, Football league

SC East Bengal announced the signings of Republic of Ireland midfielder Anthony Pilkington and Welsh striker Aaron Joshua Amadi-Holloway ahead of the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) season.Pilkington joins the red and gold brigade having played in England all along with more than 400 games under his belt.Pilkington has scored 83 goals in his 14 year-long professional career. The 32-year-old had his best days playing for Norwich City in the Premier League between 2011-2014. He scored 14 goals, provided 5 assists from 75 appearances. The former Manchester United U-18 player spent the next five years with Cardiff before moving to Wigan Athletic last year."SC East Bengal is one of the most followed clubs in India, and to don their shirt in the ISL is a matter of pride. I know expectations are always sky high when you are playing for SC East Bengal and I am ready to face the challenge head-on. I am looking forward to working with the gaffer and I believe we have the squad to fight for the title," Pilkington said in a statement.Aaron Amadi-Holloway joins SC East Bengal from A-League side Brisbane Roar. The 27-year-old striker featured in 23 matches last season. Aaron spent the major part of his career playing in Europe, before making the move to Brisbane Roar last season. Aaron impressed with his consistency with Brisbane Roar, and can also play as a centre-back, having proved his dual role while playing for Wycombe Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town."I am excited to play in India and for SC East Bengal. The club is steeped in history and that what excites me most is their passionate fans. This season, we would have to play in front of empty stands but I can't wait to play at home with the stadium packed to the rafters," Aaron said.Both players are in the team hotel, undergoing their mandatory quarantine period.( With inputs from ANI )Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Indian Super LeagueFOLLOW

Indian super league, Latest News

Bengaluru FC suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two games but for coach Carles Cuadrat, there would have been a lot more to worry about than just the dropped points. For the first time in the history of the Indian Super League (ISL), BFC has ...

The 2020/21 ISL season will begin from Friday with all matches to be played in three bio-secure venues across ... ...

The overhaul of players and staff at Mumbai City FC during the off season saw the club recruit a ... ...

Mumbai, Oct 27 Mumbai City on Tuesday announced the signing of English-born Japanese midfielder Cy Goddard ahead of ... ...

Ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-2021 season, SC East Bengal's Scott Neville said the players are "all prepared" and cannot wait for the season to get started. ...

Mumbai, Oct 21 Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced the signing of striker Bartholomew Ogbeche on a year-long ... ...

SC East Bengal announced the signings of Republic of Ireland midfielder Anthony Pilkington and Welsh striker Aaron Joshua Amadi-Holloway ahead of the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) season. ...