Gauhati Town Club
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| Full name | Gauhati Town Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | GTC | |
| Founded | 1906 | |
| Ground | Judges Field | |
| Capacity | 5,000 | |
| Coach |  Juliano Silveira Fontana |
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| League | I-League 2nd Division | |
| 2011 | Group stage | |
| Website | Club home page | |
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Gauhati Town Club is an Indian football club based in Guwahati, Assam. Founded in 1906 the club participates in the I-League 2nd Division in which they have been participating in for two seasons. The I-League 2nd Division is the second highest level of football in India.
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History
1906-2010
Gauhati Town Club is one of the oldest and the premier sporting organization in the north-east. It was born at the initiative of a dedicated group of sports-lovers in the person of Capt. L.B.Scott, I.M.S. who was a Civil Surgeon, Dr. H.K. Das, an Assistant Surgeon and founder Secretary of the club; Sir Saiyid Saadullah, an eminent lawyer and Khan Saheb Khalilur Rahman Significantly, the club was essentially instrumental in introducing the coveted Bordoloi Trophy Football Tournament, initially played at the Judges' Field from 1952 to 1957. Ranji Trophy Cricket matches were also played at the same venue. .[1]
2011-present
In February 2011 it was announced that Gauhati Town Club will participate in the I-League 2nd Division but did not gain promotion.
Players
First-team
As of February 20th 2012
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current technical staff
As of January 4, 2011
As of this moment only Brazilian Juliano Fontana has been confirmed as a coach (he is the manager) for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Juliano Silveira Fontana |
