How Twitterati reacted to Igor Stimac's appointment as new India head coach

Several senior players welcomed the Croatian tactician and wished him luck and success.

Exciting times are coming up ahead for Indian football as recently the All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed, Igor Stimac, as the new head coach of the national team.

The Croatian is tipped by many to achieve success for India with the huge amount of experience he brings along with him from Europe. The 51 year-old was once a Premier League stalwart with West Ham United and Derby County and later on also became the manager of Croatian outfit Hajduk Split.

Since being appointed as the new head coach of India, Stimac also announced the preliminary squad for the preparatory camp as the King’s Cup in Thailand is knocking on the door. The squad includes the likes of youngsters such as Sahal Abdul Samad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Kamaljit Singh and Vinit Rai.

To the delight of the fans, the list also consists of newbies such as Jobby Justin, Brandon Fernandes and Michael Soosairaj.

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Excited to work under the new coach, many people took to Twitter to welcome Stimac and wished him luck for his upcoming challenges. Let's look at how Twitter reacted-

I sincerely wish @igor_stimac and @IndianFootball all the very best...they gave me everything and I am sure they will do the same for you. https://t.co/QSrnHO3PwU

— StephenConstantine (@StephenConstan) May 16, 2019

Igor Stimac becomes the new Head Coach of the @IndianFootball men's senior team ????#OneTeamOneDream https://t.co/8LxxCjed8U

— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) May 16, 2019

Extending our heartiest welcome to Igor Stimac who has been appointed the National Football Team's Head Coach! ????????????????#KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/23AuEN6Ell

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) May 16, 2019

I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the new boss, @stimac_igor on his appointment as coach of the National team. He brings with him tremendous experience of having coached on some of the biggest stages in football. We will do well to benefit from it.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 15, 2019

Join me in welcoming our new head coach of the @IndianFootball team, @stimac_igor !Best wishes and looking forward to work under your guidance ????????#IndianFootball #BackTheBlue

— Subhasish Bose (@Subhasishbose17) May 16, 2019

Welcome coach @stimac_igor . Wishing you lots of success ???????? https://t.co/AEzeuu5btU

— Balwant Singh (@Balwant_Singh17) May 16, 2019

Dobrodošli @stimac_igor !Wish you great success for your new job and have a great time ahead ????????#BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #ND21

— Narayan Das (@narayandas21) May 16, 2019

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Warm welcome to our new coach @stimac_igor on taking charge of the @IndianFootball team.Wish you all the luck and success!#BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #PK20

— Pritam Kotal (@KotalPritam) May 16, 2019