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BHUTIA MAY PLAY LAST GAME 

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Staff Reporter Published 27.07.01, 12:00 AM
Calcutta, July 27 :    Calcutta, July 27:  India will miss Bhaichung Bhutia's services in tomorrow's match against Nottingham Forest and also Tuesday's clash against Leyton Orient FC. The Indian captain may return for Friday's last game with Walsall FC. In a message to The Telegraph, Bury FC chairman Terry Robinson indicated the decision to keep Bhaichung away from these games was taken after consulting the player. 'To enable Bhaichung to have the opportunity to ensure a first-team place, the management and he himself decided that in his interest it would be better if he misses the fixtures on July 28 and 31, and then make a decision regarding the game on August 3 later,' a communiqué quoted Robinson as saying. Bury FC want to keep Bhaichung away from these games so that he can continue with their pre-season training. 'This training is a very important part of our preparation for the coming season and with him playing on the 24th for India against Brentford, he has already missed one of our fixtures,' read the message from Bury FC. 'It is unfortunate that Bhaicung has to choose between the England tour (by India) and his playing future at the club. Whilst we are very supportive of everything the Indian federation does, we think his career development will be better served by allowing others to represent India.' The club is to play Manchester United soon. 'It would be important for Bhaichung's future he was available,' said the message.    
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