Rare moments for Delhi football
The current edition of Santosh Trophy which is underway in Calcutta has brought out the best from Delhi's modest football team. After their brave-heart 1-1 draw against mighty Bengal last week, Delhi, who leading with a 80th minute goal, was held to a 1-1 draw by Tamil Nadu in their quarterfinal league match. I always felt that Delhi has the potential to do well. There are lot of talents in and around the city. Only if the local association put in some effort and do some constructive work. Interestingly, Delhi finished runners-up behind Bengal in the inaugural Santosh Trophy in Calcutta in 1941. But in the second edition, Delhi avenged their defeat. That remained Delhi's only triumph in Santosh Trophy. When I came to Delhi in 1996, I had heard a lot about Delhi football. So, once I was in the city, it became a daily routine for me. I used to hire a rickshaw and roam around in old Delhi. I think it is the best way to feel the pulse of its historical existence. Rickshaw is the b...