Kelantan FA
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The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football
competitions to represent the state of Kelantan
, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu
, Kelantan
, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. Their home stadium is Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
in Kota Bharu
, Kelantan
, Malaysia.
in 2010, Malaysian League Division II title in 2000, and finished runners-up in the Malaysia Cup
in 1955, 1970 and 2009.
During the 2007-08 season, Kelantan FA had their large supporter attendance improved with home stadium, the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
packed during the home games. It also boost a considerably high attendance at away games. The results are seen as Kelantan FA were unbeatable at home during the Premier League Malaysia 2007 season. Kelantan FA only home loss of the season was to Super League Malaysia side Terengganu FA
during the 2007-08 Malaysia Cup
which Kelantan
FA lost 0-1.
Kelantan FA has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours Terengganu FA, with whom it regularly contests the East Coast Derby.
's helm, Kelantan FA home side went unbeaten in the 2008-09 season
until a venue irregularities had a home result lost by default by the Football Association of Malaysia
. The game between Kelantan FA and KL PLUS FC was awarded 13-0 to KL PLUS FC as Kelantan FA could not agree on a suitable venue. However the result was then revoked and the game would be replayed at a later date
On April 7, Kelantan FA's goalkeeper, Mohd Halim Napi
was suspended for punching and stepping on Negeri Sembilan FA
's defender, Aidil Zafuan
during Malaysia FA Cup 2009
semi-final first-leg match. As a result of the incident, Kelantan FA have been slapped with a total fine of RM900,000 and the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
in Kota Bharu
, Kelantan
has been suspended as a venue for all matches sanctioned by Football Association of Malaysia
until the end of the year.
at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil on 30 October. They come from behind 2-1 win over Negeri Sembilan. Badri Radzi was the hero for the east coast side when he struck the winner in the 65th minute.
Kelantan FA's victorious coach B. Satianathan is refusing to commit his future to the newly crowned Malaysia Cup champions as he awaits the result of an appeal against a six-month ban.
in Kota Bharu
, Kelantan
. The capacity of the stadium is 30,000. This has been Kelantan FA's ground since 1957.
state government. The capacity of the new stadium will be 65,000 alongside a sports complex and a mosque. The sports complex will eventually become a sports city where mixed development will take place on the 100hactar land approved by the executive councilors
was club's first shirt sponsor. However, it ended after tobacco sponsorship was banned in Malaysian football.
Malaysia's telco, TM
is the new shirt sponsors from season 2004 to 2010.
In 2010 season, the main sponsors are Alhamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian
, Air Asia and TM. Their logo is labeled on the club jersey.
The club's kit manufacturer in 2008 was Nike
which lasted for a year. In 2009, Sportzone a local manufacturer took charge. Ever since 2010, Umbro
is the current manufacturer.
In 2012, the club's kit manufacturer is Umbro
and KOOL
.The main sponsors are Al-Hamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian
, TRW Station, MASTERSKILL College, and Happy Prepaid Company, where the labels will appear on the team jerseys.
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
competitions to represent the state of Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. Their home stadium is Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :...
in Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
, Malaysia.
History
The team won the Malaysia CupMalaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
in 2010, Malaysian League Division II title in 2000, and finished runners-up in the Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
in 1955, 1970 and 2009.
During the 2007-08 season, Kelantan FA had their large supporter attendance improved with home stadium, the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :...
packed during the home games. It also boost a considerably high attendance at away games. The results are seen as Kelantan FA were unbeatable at home during the Premier League Malaysia 2007 season. Kelantan FA only home loss of the season was to Super League Malaysia side Terengganu FA
Terengganu FA
The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala...
during the 2007-08 Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
which Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
FA lost 0-1.
Kelantan FA has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours Terengganu FA, with whom it regularly contests the East Coast Derby.
Butler era
Under Peter ButlerPeter Butler
Peter Butler may refer to:* Peter Butler , Conservative Member of Parliament* Peter Butler , European Ryder Cup golfer* Peter Butler , English Football League player...
's helm, Kelantan FA home side went unbeaten in the 2008-09 season
Malaysia Super League 2009
The 2009 season of the Super League Malaysia is the 6th edition since its inception in 2004. This season features 14 teams. DPMM FC was excluded from the competition...
until a venue irregularities had a home result lost by default by the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
. The game between Kelantan FA and KL PLUS FC was awarded 13-0 to KL PLUS FC as Kelantan FA could not agree on a suitable venue. However the result was then revoked and the game would be replayed at a later date
On April 7, Kelantan FA's goalkeeper, Mohd Halim Napi
Mohd Halim Napi
Mohd Halim Napi is a Malaysian footballer currently playing for Kelantan FA in Malaysia Super League. He plays as a Goalkeeper for Kelantan FA.-External links:*...
was suspended for punching and stepping on Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
's defender, Aidil Zafuan
Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Radzak
Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Radzak is a Malaysian footballer who currently plays as a Defender for Negeri Sembilan FA. He also a member of Malaysia national, Malaysia U-23 and former Malaysia U-20 squad...
during Malaysia FA Cup 2009
Malaysia FA Cup 2009
The Malaysia FA Cup 2009, known as the TM FA Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by Telekom Malaysia, is the 20th season of the Malaysia FA Cup, a knockout competition for Malaysia's state football association and clubs....
semi-final first-leg match. As a result of the incident, Kelantan FA have been slapped with a total fine of RM900,000 and the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :...
in Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
has been suspended as a venue for all matches sanctioned by Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
until the end of the year.
Malaysia Cup
Kelantan FA much awaited 89-year drought of Malaysia Cup ended in 20102010 Malaysia Cup
-Second leg:---------------------Group B:-First leg:-------------------------Second leg:---------------------Group C:-First leg:---------------------Second leg:---------------------Group D:...
at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil on 30 October. They come from behind 2-1 win over Negeri Sembilan. Badri Radzi was the hero for the east coast side when he struck the winner in the 65th minute.
Kelantan FA's victorious coach B. Satianathan is refusing to commit his future to the newly crowned Malaysia Cup champions as he awaits the result of an appeal against a six-month ban.
Stadium
Kelantan FA are currently based at Sultan Mohammad IV StadiumSultan Mohammad IV Stadium
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :...
in Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
. The capacity of the stadium is 30,000. This has been Kelantan FA's ground since 1957.
New stadium
The Kelantan FA's new stadium will be under construction soon in Bukit Merbau, Pasir Putih. It has been proposed and agreed by the KelantanKelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
state government. The capacity of the new stadium will be 65,000 alongside a sports complex and a mosque. The sports complex will eventually become a sports city where mixed development will take place on the 100hactar land approved by the executive councilors
Sponsorship
For season running from 1984 to 2003, DunhillDunhill
Dunhill may refer to:* Alfred Dunhill, a luxury goods company owned by Richemont* Dunhill * Dunhill , a brand of cigarettes made by British American Tobacco* Dunhill Records, a record label* ABC Dunhill Records, a record label...
was club's first shirt sponsor. However, it ended after tobacco sponsorship was banned in Malaysian football.
Malaysia's telco, TM
Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia Berhad , DBA TM, is the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia, and one of Asia's leading communications companies, with a market capitalisation of RM13.9 billion and a workforce of 26,629 employees. Established as the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946, it...
is the new shirt sponsors from season 2004 to 2010.
In 2010 season, the main sponsors are Alhamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian
Sinar Harian
Sinar Harian is a Malay language daily newspaper published in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia in a compact format. It first hit the newsstands on March 31, 2006 in the East Coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu before expanding its distribution to the state of Selangor and the federal territory of...
, Air Asia and TM. Their logo is labeled on the club jersey.
The club's kit manufacturer in 2008 was Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
which lasted for a year. In 2009, Sportzone a local manufacturer took charge. Ever since 2010, Umbro
Umbro
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment...
is the current manufacturer.
In 2012, the club's kit manufacturer is Umbro
Umbro
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment...
and KOOL
Kool
Kool may refer to:* Kool , a brand of cigarettes* Kool & The Gang, a 1970s R&B and Funk band* Kool, a 2011 Kannada language film-Broadcasting:*KOOL-FM, a radio station in Phoenix, Arizona, United States...
.The main sponsors are Al-Hamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian
Sinar Harian
Sinar Harian is a Malay language daily newspaper published in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia in a compact format. It first hit the newsstands on March 31, 2006 in the East Coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu before expanding its distribution to the state of Selangor and the federal territory of...
, TRW Station, MASTERSKILL College, and Happy Prepaid Company, where the labels will appear on the team jerseys.
Current squad
The following 28 players are for the 2012 Malaysia Super League Season2012 Malaysia Super League
The 2012 Astro Malaysia Super League is the 9th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Kelantan FA as the defending champions...
.
Current coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| CEO and Technical and Development Advisor |  Bhaskaran SathianathanB. Sathianathan B. Sathianathan is the former head coach for Malaysia national football team and Malaysia U-23 football team. He is currently attached to Kelantan FA. Before becoming the head coach for Malaysia, he was the coach for Arsenal Soccer School in Malaysia.... |
| Head Coach |  Peter James Butler |
| Team Manager | Azman Ibrahim |
| Coach | Zahasmi Ismail Sidek Shamsudin |
| Reserve team coach | Kamaruddin Md Noor |
| Goalkeeping coach | Ismail Abu Bakar |
| Fitness coach | Rueben Jude Balraj |
| Physiotherapist | Ahmad Faris Musa |
| Kit manager | Harun Ismail |
Managers
| Year | Manager |
|---|---|
| 1998-02 | Wan Hashim Wan Daud |
| 2005 | Azman Ibrahim |
| 2006-08 | Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub |
| 2009 | Peter James Butler |
| 2009–present | Azman Ibrahim |
Coaches
| Year | Coach |
|---|---|
| 1988 |   Milan Duricic |
| 1989 |  Majid Ariff |
| 1991 | Milan Duricic |
| 1992 |  Horst HeeseHorst Heese Horst Heese is a German former professional football player and manager.Heese had 149 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt and HSV. After his retirement he managed Offenbach, Nuremberg and Frankfurt. After being sacked in 1993 in Frankfurt he moved back to Eupen in Belgium, where he... |
| 1993 | M. Karathu M. Karathu Datuk M. Karathu is a former Malaysian football manager and player.-Career as player:He was a former player for Perak FA in the 1960s to 1970s. He also have played for Malaysia national football team.-Career as coach:... |
| 1994 |  Milous KvacekMilouš Kvaček Milouš Kvaček was a professional football player and manager who played for the Spartak Hradec Králové side that won the 1959–60 Czechoslovak First League title.-Playing career:... |
| 1996-97 | Kelly Tham |
| 1999 | Mosthakeen Omar |
| 2000 | Abdul Rahim Ahmad |
| 2001-02 | K. Rajagopal K. Rajagopal Datuk K. Rajagopal, is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player. He is currently the head coach of Malaysia and former Under-23 Malaysia coach.... |
| 2003-04 | Abdullah Mohamad |
| 2005-06 | Abdul Rahim Ahmad |
| 2007 | Haji Kamaruddin Mohamad |
| 2007 | Anizan Daud |
| 2008 | Norizan Bakar Norizan Bakar Norizan Bakar was the Malaysian national football team head coach from September 2005 to July 2007 and former Malaysian football player.- As Player :... |
| 2008 |  Regis LaguesseRegis Laguesse Regis Laguesse is a French football coach and former player. He played for Angers SCO, SC Bastia and Stade Lavallois in the 1970s. He coached Thailand Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana in 2007, until he was replaced by another Frenchman Christophe Larrouilh. As of 2010, Laguesse was working as... |
| 2009 | Peter James Butler |
| 2009–2011 | Bhaskaran Sathianathan B. Sathianathan B. Sathianathan is the former head coach for Malaysia national football team and Malaysia U-23 football team. He is currently attached to Kelantan FA. Before becoming the head coach for Malaysia, he was the coach for Arsenal Soccer School in Malaysia.... |
| 2011 | M. Karathu M. Karathu Datuk M. Karathu is a former Malaysian football manager and player.-Career as player:He was a former player for Perak FA in the 1960s to 1970s. He also have played for Malaysia national football team.-Career as coach:... |
| 2011-Present | Peter James Butler |
Domestic
- Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
- Winners (1): 2010
- Runners-up (3): 1955, 1970, 2009
- Division 1/Premier 1/Super League
- Winners (1) : 2011
- Runners-up (1): 2010
- Division 2/Premier 2/Premier League
- Winners (1): 2000
- Runners-up :
- Malaysia FA CupMalaysia FA CupThe FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
- Malaysia FA Cup
- Runners-up (2): 2009, 2011
- Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup (Charity Shield Malaysia)
- Winners (1): 2011
Current ranking
| Current Rank | Previous Rank | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 291 |  |
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70.0 |
| 317 | 313 |  |
Racing Santander | 70.0 |
| 317 | 378 | |
Real Zaragoza | 70.0 |
| 317 | 349 |  |
Persepolis FC Persepolis FC Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Tehran. Persepolis F.C. is the football club of the multisport Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club.... |
70.0 |
| 317 | 353 |  |
Metalurg Skopje FK Metalurg Skopje FK Metalurg is a football club from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded in 1964. Official club and fan colours of FK Metalurg are green and white. Metalurg entered the Macedonian First League in the 1992/93 season and got relegated in the same year. After playing 15 seasons in the... |
70.0 |
| 317 | 331 | |
Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
70.0 |
| 317 | 332 | |
SM Caen SM Caen Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais... |
70.0 |
| 317 | 313 |  |
Al-Ahed | 70.0 |