ISL 2018-19: 5 Reasons Why ATK Can Win the Title

ATK were crowned champions in 2016
ATK
were crowned
champions in 2014 and 2016

#3 Former Manchester United striker Steve Coppell being roped in as the head coach

Steve Coppell
Steve Coppell is ATK's new head coach!

Bringing in legendary English player and Manager Stephen James Coppell as the head coach was another masterstroke by the clubs' management.

As a right winger, Coppell was known for his work rate and he has the ability to instil his beliefs and principles of the game in the players he manages. He has vast experience in his kitty, both as player and manager. Besides spending a couple of years at Tranmere Rovers, the 63-year-old played for Manchester United for over 8 years, scoring 70 goals in 373 matches for the Reds -- a feat he is most known for.

The Liverpool-born player also has a long and illustrious managing career. Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Reading, Bristol City are some of the top flight clubs he has managed since he started as Manager for Crystal Palace in 1984.

Steve Coppell is no stranger to Indian football as well. He led Kerala Blasters to the final in the 2016-17 ISL season, where they lost on penalties to ATK. The gaffer even led Jamshedpur to a decent 5th place finish in their inaugural campaign.

A veteran of the game with bags of experience in his kitty, ATK players are expected to perform well under the guidance of such an experienced professional.

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