He first arrived in India in 1977 on holiday as a tourist, and after being invited to watch a senior league game involving Dempo SC, Bootland decided to stay in India and become a full-time professional football coach.
He first arrived in India in 1977 on holiday as a tourist. After being invited to watch a senior league game involving Dempo SC, Bootland decided to stay in India and become a full-time professional football coach.