<p>It is difficult to associate such a pleasant person who believes in god and destiny with the sad accident on a football field leading to the demise of Brazilian Cristiano Junior five years ago.<br /><br />Apart from having to live down that tragic incident, Paul had to face a lot of hurdles in his career. The two well-known Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal would not look at him. <br />Paul was charged by Mohun Bagan coach Amal Dutta for allegedly taking bribe in 2006 while he was thrown out of East Bengal this season allegedly for unbelievably poor performance.<br />But the one man who noticed immense potential in Paul is India's chief coach Bob Houghton who thought he is the right man to tend the India goal. <br /><br />"I have no grudge against East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. I had nothing to prove. I always felt that we could win against Syria. But for me I didn't want to let down Bob sir. He had a lot of faith in me and I am happy that I made my contribution in the win," said the 23-year-old, after making three stupendous saves in the penalty shoot-out.<br />Paul also remembered his coach and former India goalkeeper Debashish Mukherjee. The former goalie played a crucial role in bringing a change in his behaviour after the Cristiano episode.<br />"Had it not been for Debashish da, I wouldn't have been playing at the Ambedkar Stadium. I shall always be grateful to him," said Paul, who has been signed for newly promoted I-League team, Pune FC.<br />India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia and Houghton were all praise for Paul and felt that his best was yet to come.<br />"Subrata has been in an outstanding form and I have always maintained that he is the No.1 goalkeeper in the country."<br />-</p>
<p>It is difficult to associate such a pleasant person who believes in god and destiny with the sad accident on a football field leading to the demise of Brazilian Cristiano Junior five years ago.<br /><br />Apart from having to live down that tragic incident, Paul had to face a lot of hurdles in his career. The two well-known Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal would not look at him. <br />Paul was charged by Mohun Bagan coach Amal Dutta for allegedly taking bribe in 2006 while he was thrown out of East Bengal this season allegedly for unbelievably poor performance.<br />But the one man who noticed immense potential in Paul is India's chief coach Bob Houghton who thought he is the right man to tend the India goal. <br /><br />"I have no grudge against East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. I had nothing to prove. I always felt that we could win against Syria. But for me I didn't want to let down Bob sir. He had a lot of faith in me and I am happy that I made my contribution in the win," said the 23-year-old, after making three stupendous saves in the penalty shoot-out.<br />Paul also remembered his coach and former India goalkeeper Debashish Mukherjee. The former goalie played a crucial role in bringing a change in his behaviour after the Cristiano episode.<br />"Had it not been for Debashish da, I wouldn't have been playing at the Ambedkar Stadium. I shall always be grateful to him," said Paul, who has been signed for newly promoted I-League team, Pune FC.<br />India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia and Houghton were all praise for Paul and felt that his best was yet to come.<br />"Subrata has been in an outstanding form and I have always maintained that he is the No.1 goalkeeper in the country."<br />-</p>
