Ashley Westwood News
In a fresh blow to their disastrous campaign, defending champions ATK's interim head coach Ashley Westwood on Friday decided to step down from his post ahead of the team's last league match against NorthEast United on March 4.
Ending months of speculation, I-League champions Bengaluru FC announced on Tuesday that it has parted ways with its successful head coach Ashley Westwood "by mutual consent".
They had won their maiden crown in 2013-14 season and had finished second last season (2014-15) behind Mohun Bagan.
Bengaluru coach Ashley Westwood says his side will play without the burden of pressure.
Bengaluru will be up for revenge after losing the earlier tie against Sporting.
Key player Sony Norde said that the AFC Cup will be the real test for his side.
Bengaluru FC are top of the table with 15 points ahead of the match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Westwood stated that the Kolkata club looked a more solid unit than last season.
BFC is placed second on the points-table after Mohun Bagan with six points from two games.
The Delhi Dynamos player was injured in the recently concluded SAFF Cup in India's opening tie against Sri Lanka.
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