Chennaiyin FC officially said goodbye to the head coach Owen Coyle and ended the second Stin Scotsman with the club. The decision was confirmed on Thursday, July 17, through a social media contribution, who thanked Coyle for his contributions and I wish him well in the future.
Coyle’s return before the season 2023-24 came with high expectations. In his previous charm during the 2019-20 campaign, he turned the combat side and led them to Final Indian Super League (Isl). His second Stint, however, could not replicate this success. Chennaiyin FC finished 11th.
During the season the team tried to consistency. Their home form was particularly bad, with only three wins in Marina Arena. While they managed four victories on the road, it was not enough to keep the play -off challenge. The defensive lunges proved to be a recurring problem, and the team dropped from the winning positions by 11 points – a state that emphasized their inability to close games and keep control under pressure.
Despite the fighting of the team, there were several positives. One of the brightest sparks was the young Indian striker Irfan Yadwad, who prospered under Coyle’s leadership. He ended the regular season with the highest number of Indian player goals, showed his potential and made a strong reason to assess the national team.
The departure of Coyl also followed the departure of one of his trusted players Conor Shields. These exits suggest that the main reconstruction can be in work because the club looks like it will start again.
At the same time uncertainty still obscures wider landscape of Indian footballWith a continued distance between the All India (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) Football Federation on the League’s main rights agreement. This contributed to the delay in off -season planning for several ISL clubs.
Chennaiyin FC still has to announce a new head coach, but further appointment could be essential. With the right leadership and a brighter direction, the club will hope that it will return to the playoff mix and stand again as one of the competing forces of ISL.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
July 17, 2025
