<p>“It’s a decision taken by the JCT management. They must have been facing financial difficulty that led to them in disbanding the team. I don’t think it’s an alarming sign,” the AIFF supremo told PTI on Tuesday.<br /><br />Although JCT’s decision has sent shockwaves in the Indian football fraternity, Patel put up a brave face.<br /><br />“JCT may have disbanded their team but we have many big corporate houses who have expressed keen interest in running football clubs. In fact, the Jindals are interested in starting a new club,” Patel said. When asked about JCT management mentioning the lack of interest and television coverage of I-League matches, Patel said, “I have said earlier that last year was a transition phase and things will be sorted out this year.” <br /></p>
<p>“It’s a decision taken by the JCT management. They must have been facing financial difficulty that led to them in disbanding the team. I don’t think it’s an alarming sign,” the AIFF supremo told PTI on Tuesday.<br /><br />Although JCT’s decision has sent shockwaves in the Indian football fraternity, Patel put up a brave face.<br /><br />“JCT may have disbanded their team but we have many big corporate houses who have expressed keen interest in running football clubs. In fact, the Jindals are interested in starting a new club,” Patel said. When asked about JCT management mentioning the lack of interest and television coverage of I-League matches, Patel said, “I have said earlier that last year was a transition phase and things will be sorted out this year.” <br /></p>