m AIFF’s alleged attempt to look for another coach prompted Houghton to accuse the national body of a breach of contract

m AIFF’s delay in arranging practice matches against top Asian teams

m AIFF’s inability to enter into an exclusive contract with top players

m All of Houghton’s proposals, including bigger and extensive I-League, being ignored

m The national team is yet to get proper infrastructure for practice facilities

m The complete failure of the national body to come up with a comprehensive youth development programme

m Names recommended by Houghton as part of his support staff were ignored for a long time

m The coach was proving to be too demanding and expensive