Neroca FC skipper Varney Kallon is looking forward to a fresh start in Hero I-League 2020-21 leaving the hiccups from the last season behind.

“It’s true that we had a tough season in Hero I-League (2018-19). Some results went against us although we tried to give everything on the field. But, this is going to be a fresh start and we’ll leave no stone unturned to put Neroca where they used to be,” a determined Kallon echoed during an exclusive interview with www.i-league.org.

Neroca caught everyone’s imagination in their debut season (2017-18) itself when they had a shot at the silverware till the final day of the league until Minerva Punjab clinched it at Ludhiana. The Orange outfit, thanks to their nine wins and five draws, finished the campaign with 32 points, 3 shy of the champions. Captain Varney Kallon walked away with the Jarnail Singh Best Defender of the League award for his astounding display in their own half.

It’s (Neroca) like my second home away from home. That’s the reason I wanted to stay here for a longer period and take Neroca to greater heights,” the Liberian central defender continued. “I love the people and their passion for football. They chant for you, and they sing for you when you perform. They will even cry with you when the team is going through a tough phase.”

The 27-year-old mentioned another strong connection of himself which makes him stay closer to Neroca – head coach Gift Raikhan, who is nothing short of an “elder brother” to the seasoned defender.