"We have received a 17-page order and we're discussing about our next step... In which forum we shall take the matter," Mohun Bagan general secretary Anjan Mitra said after the I-League core committee, based on the report of one-match committee of Justice A K Ganguly, suspended the club for the next two seasons for violation of rules.
Claiming that the decision was a step backward, Mitra said "Indian football, fans and peace-loving people are deeply hurt by the judgement. It's opposed to football policy and in no way can take Indian football forward."
Mitra said, "I hope the AIFF rethinks on the decision and gives another judgement. AIFF should keep in mind that Indian football will go backward and not forward with the decision."
Asked whether the club would release the players on demand, Mitra said, "For the time being, the players will continue to practise. We will see when the situation arises.
"I request fans to keep patience with the club and wait till the last," he said. MORE
