JCT FC
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Jagatjit Cotton & Textile Football Club was an Indian professional football club based in Phagwara, Punjab. Founded in 1971, the club was sponsored by Jagatjit Cotton and Textile Mills under the leadership of Samir Thapar and participated in the National Football League which was later renamed I-League. They also participated in Punjab State Super Football League under licence from Punjab Football Association. The club was disbanded in 2011.
Then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, with JCT players (in red) during the inauguration of 2006–07 National Football League.
Mohammedan Sporting vs JCT Mills FC in the 2006–07 National Football League at Ambedkar Stadium.
Baljit Saini of JCT (in white and red) against Dempo during the 2008–09 I-League at Guru Nanak Stadium.
Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on a matchday
I-League
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The I-League is the men's second-tier of the Indian football league system. Currently contested by 12 clubs, It operates as a system of promotion and relegation with the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League 2.
Former Dempo manager Armando Colaco was the longest serving and most successful manager in the history of the I League.
Image: Tilak Maidan Stadium