2nd season in existence of Kerala Blasters FC
Kerala Blasters 2015 football season
The 2015 season was the second season in Kerala Blasters FC 's existence, as well as their second season in Indian Super League . The club were the runner-up in the 2014 ISL tournament where they lost to Atlético de Kolkata 0–1 in the final.[ 3] England-U20 manager Peter Taylor as its new manager for the 2015 season after the departure of David James .[ 4]
Season overview
After the 2014 season , it was announced that David James would not return to the club as head coach and marquee player. On 12 May 2015 it was announced that former England U20 head coach Peter Taylor would take over as the Blasters head coach.[ 5] Peter Ramage , Stephen Bywater , Bruno Perone , Sanchez Watt , João Coimbra , and marquee signing Carlos Marchena .[ 6]
The first match of the season was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , with the Kerala Blasters hosting NorthEast United . The Kerala Blasters won 3–1 through goals from Josu , Mohammed Rafi , and Sanchez Watt.[ 7] Mumbai City and then losing their next four matches which eventually led to the dismissal of Peter Taylor as head coach.[ 8] Trevor Morgan was in charge for one match before Terry Phelan was named head coach for the rest of the season.[ 9] [ 10]
Players and staff
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Indian Super League 2015
Transfers
In
Pre-season
During the season
Out
Pre-season
During the season
Loan in
Pre-season
During the season
Loan Out
Pre-season
Pre-season
Indian Super League
League table
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
14
3
4
7
22
27
−5
13
2
2
3
9
11
−2
1
2
4
13
16
−3
Last updated: 3 December 2015.Matches
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ground H H A H A A H H H A A A H A Result W D L L L L D W L W L D L D
Updated to match(es) played on 3 December 2015. Source:
Matches A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
Squad statistics
As of Match played 3 December 2015 [ 31]
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Disciplinary record
Home Stadium Attendances
As of 29 November 2015
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