5 things NorthEast United can look forward to in ISL 2015

The North East United FC team14 matches and just 15 points: NorthEast United FC have had a dismal first season of the Indian Super League as they finished bottom of the table. The 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC at home was their final game this year. They have not been able to make good use of chances that came their way in crucial situations and managed a meagre 11 goals in the campaign. The absence of Cornell Glenn was sorely missed in the front as the likes of Durga Boro, James Keene and Koke failed to meet the expectations of the hugely supportive fans. Even the midfield play was just average even with players like Mtonga and Do making their presence felt.And although the defence boasted of the likes of Joan Capdevila, it failed to make much needed tackles at crucial moments. But amidst such disappointments, there were a lot of positives which emerged from the inclusion of NEU FC franchise in this season of ISL.  Here, we take a look at some of them.  

#1 The emergence of TP Rehenesh

T P Rehenesh in action

When the opposition was attacking with all its force and the defensive tactics of the team were being demolished, one 21-year old young man was busy making heart-stopping saves.
Yes, we are talking about the young TP Rehenesh, who has 5 clean sheets in the tournament which is just 1 less than Subrata Pal’s tally. From the 45 shots on goal he faced, he managed to save 35 of them.

His performances were so impressive to the manager Ricki Herbert that he was the preferred first team player over the much experienced and international keeper from Greece, Alexander Tzorvas. From an oblivious name to becoming one of the best keepers of the Hero Indian Super League, TP Rehenesh has won many hearts of fans and this performance may lead up to a place in the national side. North East United FC can be proud to have produced such a gem in Indian football.