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Harsh lessons & a calculated squad overhaul - John Gregory out to redeem his Chennaiyin FC legacy

After a tough season which saw Chennaiyin finish bottom of the table, Gregory hopes a change of personnel and perspective will uplift the team...

Englishman John Gregory is into his third season in the Indian Super League (ISL) as Chennaiyin FC manager. In many ways, his spell in India has been both memorable and forgettable in equal measure.

Gregory reached the zenith in his very first season, back in 2017-18, when he led the Marina Machans to the ISL title. However that was followed by a nadir of the lowest order when the team's title defence went horribly wrong and ended up having the worst season ever recorded by an ISL team.