Mohun Bagan's prolonged dispute with their former captain Bhaichung Bhutia is turning into a battle against arch rivals East Bengal, with both clubs hurling charges against each other.
Phillip de Rider from Belgium took over as head coach of the club on a two-year contract on Thursday.
Mohun Bagan, East Bengal blast AIFF after Goan clubs quit I-League
Though a bid cannot be expected from either of the two Kolkata giants just because the document has been taken up for consideration, this is a sign that both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are easing their stance against the IMG-Reliance owned league.