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Derrick Pereira (born 17 March 1962) is an Indian association football manager[1][2] and former player, who is currently sporting director for I-League club Gokulam Kerala.[3]
Playing career
Pereira's story began in the late 1970s when he started playing for local Goa clubs as a Child (Antao Brothers). His first move to a top club was with Salgaocar SC in 1980 where he stayed on till 1983. Later he moved on to Tata Football Academy and then back to Salgaocar SC in 1985. He stayed on at Salgaocar till the end of his career in 1999.[4] Amongst the highlights of his career were leading Goa to victory in the 1980 Junior National Championship. Another highlight was leading Salgaocar to a win in the 1990 Rovers Cup which the team won after downing Dempo SC in the final. He was also part of the senior India side from 1984 to 1991.[4] He was also the part of national team which features in 1984 AFC Asian Cup.
Coaching career
Pereira's coaching career began when he began coaching Salgaocar U-19. That was a job which he held for two seasons. Next came coaching the first team at Vasco SC which he did for five seasons till 2005.[5][6][7] Another prominent assignment was coaching Mahindra United from 2005 to 2009.[8] Then in June 2009 he signed on with Pune FC, where he has now managed for two seasons, leading them to top-five finishes in each season.[4]
At the start of 2013–14 I-League campaign, Salgaocar replaced David Booth with Pereira.[9][10][11][12] Salgaocar started the season brightly and at one time led the table for six game-weeks, but a rough patch of eight games, which included 4 straight losses, derailed their campaign and saw them lose the title to Bengaluru FC. Salgaocar finished their campaign at third place, which was a marked improvement over their past two campaign finishes.[13] In February 2017, he signed with Churchill Brothers, mid-way through the season after the team stood last in the table.[14]
In April 2017, he signed with FC Goa as the head of youth development and assistant manager of the first team.[15] On 5 June 2018, he was promoted as the technical director of the club and Jesús Tato replaced him as the assistant manager of FC Goa.[16][17]
On 21 December 2021, Pereira was appointed as the head coach of FC Goa.[18]
Honours
As manager
Mahindra United
- National Football League: 2005–06
- Federation Cup (India): 2005
- IFA Shield: 2006, 2008
Individual
- IndianFootball.com Awards —Coach of the Year: 2003[19]
References
- ↑ Tactical Evolution Of Indian Football: Part Four – Modern Era (1999—2011), Sengupta, Somnath. thehardtackle.com. The Hard Tackle(13 July 2011). Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ↑ Coach Derrick Pereira to leave Pune FC. thehindu.com. The Hindu(30 April 2013). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ↑ https://khelnow.com/football/indian-football-i-league-gokulam-kerala-fc-announce-derrick-pereira-new-technical-director-202507
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pune Football Club Official Website. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ↑ Season ending Transfers 2000: India, Chaudhuri, Arunava. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ Season ending Transfers 2001: India, Chaudhuri, Arunava. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ Season ending Transfers 2004: India, Chaudhuri, Arunava. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ Reliving the title run of Mumbai's only national champions – Mahindra United 2005–06 season, Majumder, Raunak. footballcounter.com. The Football Counter(3 April 2020). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Salgaocar FC sign Yemen's Khaled Baleid, Noronha, Anselm(26 February 2015). Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Salgaocar FC Sign Khaled Hasan(26 February 2015). Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Salgaocar FC signs Yemen International Khaled Baleid. The Economic Times. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ Salgaocar FC Signs Yemeni Footballer Khaled Baleid. Outlook India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ I-League Report Card: Salgaocar FC. goal.com(22 May 2014). Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ↑ Derrick to take over as Churchill coach. www.sportstarlive.com. Sportstar(17 February 2017). Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ↑ FC Goa show intent with capture of Derrick, Liston - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ FC Goa promotes Derrick Pereira to technical director role. Sportstarlive. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ↑ Derrick takes over as Technical Director of FC Goa - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ↑ ISL 2021-22: FC Goa appoints Derrick Pereira as head coach. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar(21 December 2021). Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ↑ India — indianfootball.com AWARDS 2003 winners. indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network(2008). Retrieved 26 November 2016.
Further reading
- Salgaocar FC's bittersweet goodbye — Fall of a Goan giant, Santhosh, Aswathy. thebridge.in. The Bridge(9 July 2023). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- Salgaocar FC shutting shop shocks former stars Barretto, D' Cunha, Bhattacharya, Gautam. nationalheraldindia.com. The National Herald(9 July 2023). Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- Salgaocar Football Club bid adieu, Bhattacharya. navhindtimes.in. The Navahind Times(2 July 2023). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- Indian Football: Transfer Season 2012/13 — Version 8. Sportskeeda(14 December 2012). Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- Old Candy in New Wrapper: DSK Shivajians have got basics right but lack excitement. thefangarage.com(20 January 2016). Retrieved 16 February 2024.
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