CFC’s John Gregory receives AIFC ISL Coach of the Year award

Gregory was recognized for his achievement of guiding Chennaiyin FC to its second ISL title in March this year, in what is his first ever coaching stint in India. “This award belongs to the entire coaching staff, management and everyone else associated with CFC for the fantastic last season. I am excited to return to India in a few weeks and begin the new campaign as champion and defend our ISL title. 

The support of a body like AIFC is extremely important for the entire fraternity of coaches. From all of us at CFC, we would be glad to help the aspiring coaches out there in their endeavours. They are most welcome at our club!” Gregory said on receiving the award through a video message from London, as he couldn’t be present for the event. 

Under Gregory, CFC won its second ISL trophy on March 17 2018 by beating host Bengaluru FC 3-2 in the final and finished the campaign with an eight-game unbeaten run. That victory also ensured Gregory’s CFC side a place in the 2019 AFC Cup. The 64-year-old Englishman has already been retained by the two-time ISL champion as he signed a oneyear extension back in March.