Bastob Roy is an Indian former professional

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. During his playing days, Roy played for Mohun Bagan,

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Coaching career

On 28 July 2015 it was announced that Roy would become the assistant coach of Indian Super League side Atlético de Kolkata. Roy was made the head coach of the under-23 side. On 28 October 2016, after the suspension of Kolkata's head coach, José Francisco Molina, Roy was confirmed to take charge of the side for their match against

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. Despite going down 1–0, Atlético de Kolkata came back to win 2–1 and move to first place.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Roy, Bastob Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Footballers from West Bengal Mohun Bagan Super Giant players Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) players Tollygunge Agragami FC players Indian men's footballers Indian football managers ATK (football club) managers Men's association football players not categorized by position East Bengal Club managers Association football coaches