Kolkata: Newly Promoted Indian Super League side East Bengal have signed Australian full-back Scott Neville ahead of the new ISL season. As per reports, the Aussie joined on a season long loan from the A-League side Brisbane Roar.
Prashant Bangur, Joint Managing Director, Shree Cement explained on the Signing, “We are glad to announce that the club has agreed on a season-long loan move for experienced A-League Defender Scott Neville. Scott brings a lot of experience to us having played 12 consecutive seasons in the A-League with 200+ matches and also featured for the Australia U-23 team.”
Former BrisbaneRoar FC , Perth Glory Fc , Newcastle Jets fc defender is all set to join East Bengal this season!
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Born in England, Neville started his A-League career with Perth Glory back in 2008 before moving to Newcastle Jets as well as Western Sydney Wanderers. He joined Brisbane Roar last season making 41 appearances for them and scoring 2 goals
“India presents a new challenge and I cannot wait to don the red and gold colours and take the field. There will always be massive expectations from us and I am aware of that. I can assure the fans that we will leave no stone unturned in our bid to strive for excellence. I would like to thank the Brisbane Roar Football Club also for making this move possible,” Neville added on his move.
East Bengal already roped former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler as their new head Coach earlier and now have managed to snap the deal of Neville with their hopes to make the best possible start in their debut season in the ISL.
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