Darryl Duffy is all set to lead Mohun Bagan attack in the CFL

Darryl Duffy lands in the city today to play for Mohun Bagan. Xtra Time
Darryl Duffy lands in the city today to play for Mohun Bagan. Xtra Time

Kolkata: Darryl Duffy showed enough confidence on his arrival. Being a newcomer to Kolkata maidan he assured of leading Mohun Bagan in his first tournament, the CFL. The Scottish striker made everyone understand that he had done enough homework to lead the club for long run.

Today on his arrival at Netaji Subhash International Airport he was asked whether he is ready to lead the team set up for Calcutta Football League by the Mohun Bagan management or not. He promptly answered, “Of course. I am a senior player. I have scored for England. I have experience of playing in India for four years.  I am ready of course, no problem to me. “

Duffy has signed for Mohun Bagan for 2016-17 season on a one-year deal. The striker will have his debut in the CFL. This morning he has just arrived the Kolkata airport. He is to meet the team yesterday. Before the meeting appearance showed by the Scott can make the Mohun Bagan fans happy. He wants to fulfill his desire of winning trophies with Bagan which he failed to do with Salgaocar.

Today he arrived with his wife a son and a daughter at the airport. He was the second highest goal scorer with 11 goals in last I-League playing for Salgaocar. He has his one year contact with Mohun Bagan. He confessed that he came to Mohun Bagan to have the glory of winning trophy. He said, “I shall be playing for the top side. So more chance and more opportunity of winning trophy is here. While playing in Salgaocar was struggling at the bottom. Here I have more chance in this season.”

Duffy came to Kolkata for winning trophies as he said, “I will try for the I-League, the Federation Cup. And will try to bag the AFC Cup as well.” The Scottish striker is ready to fill in the place of Glenn in Mohun Bagan. He is not at all feeling any pressure to replace Glenn. He said, “I don’t think it is a pressure. Let’s see what happens. I will try to score more.”