Most of the team have registered their players and many of them have made pivotal signings to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Rumblings of a wannabe sportswriter will be reviewing all the Super League sides before entering into the Malaysian Premier League. This will be an exciting season and most of the Super League teams are making headway with their signings.
Here is the first club team in Malaysia, Johor FC!
Squad
Goalkeepers : Mohd Zamir Selamat, Mohd Fazli Paat, Mohd Anis Faron Mohd Arsidi
Defenders : Mohd Badrul Khalid, Ismail Suboh, Mohd Izuan Jarudin, Mohd Khairi Kiman, Mohd Khaironnisam Sahabuddin, Shafizan Hashim
Midfielders : Mohd Khairul Ismail, Eddy Helmy Abdul Manan, Mohd Riduwan Ma'on, Azi Shahril Azmi, Mohd Syazwan Zainon, , Ahmad Fauzi Shaari
Strikers : Shahrizal Saad, Mohd Farid Ideris, Fandi Bin Ahmad, Mohd Zamri Chin, Mohd Haris Safwan Kamal,
Team Manager : Mohd Faizal Abdullah
First team coach: K.Devan
Team Chairman : Ahamad Mohammad
Being the first club to take part in the Malaysian league, Johor FC is a force to be reckoned for many years. Once dubbed as 'Chievo' of Malaysia, this team has gone through a steady rise but for the past 2 years, their performance have been declined a little.
However, this season, with a new coach on board, things looks promising for the Pasir Gudang based side. K.Devan, formerly the coach and manager of Selangor has been given the role to chart the fortunes of Johor FC. Keeping most of the veterans in the squad, he has brought in influential and experienced league players into the squad.
Defenders,Khaironnisam Sahabuddin and Shafizan Hashim, midfielders, Azi Shahril Azmi and Ahmad Fauzi Shaari and strikers,Haris Safwan Kamal and Zamri Chin were signed to bolster each position in the team. K.Devan has meticulously selected his squad and stated that he had the freedom to make his signings.
Tiago Azulao and Tito Fernando,2 Brazilian youngsters who have gained rave reviews from the fans will not be competing in the league as the players were not recognised by FAM as they did not fir the criteria set by the National football body. The team management has sent an appeal to FAM as the players have adapted to the conditions and K.Devan claims that the players have been phenomenal with the side so far.
Some of the players who played last season will have to buck up if they were to remain in the team as the new signings look strong. However, players like Eddi Helmy Abdul Manan, Shahrizal Saad and Mohd Khairi Kiman will be indispensable to the squad as their experience will be important towards the team.
Team verdict: Darkhorses - Many expect them to be the longshots but they will surely prove everyone wrong this season. A seasoned coach on board, this team will surely rise from the ashes and with such signings, the team looks strong to finish the season well ahead of their expectations.
Player to watch: Azi Shahril Azmi - Every team needs a midfield general and he is the right fit for Johor FC. Having won the Merdeka Cup with Malaysia in 2006, the 26 year old enforcer would surely be an important asset for K.Devan. Being able to set an attack and at the same time, break an attack, this midfielder will be the man to bring this team forward.
Squad
Goalkeepers : Mohd Zamir Selamat, Mohd Fazli Paat, Mohd Anis Faron Mohd Arsidi
Defenders : Mohd Badrul Khalid, Ismail Suboh, Mohd Izuan Jarudin, Mohd Khairi Kiman, Mohd Khaironnisam Sahabuddin, Shafizan Hashim
Midfielders : Mohd Khairul Ismail, Eddy Helmy Abdul Manan, Mohd Riduwan Ma'on, Azi Shahril Azmi, Mohd Syazwan Zainon, , Ahmad Fauzi Shaari
Strikers : Shahrizal Saad, Mohd Farid Ideris, Fandi Bin Ahmad, Mohd Zamri Chin, Mohd Haris Safwan Kamal,
Team Manager : Mohd Faizal Abdullah
First team coach: K.Devan
Team Chairman : Ahamad Mohammad
Being the first club to take part in the Malaysian league, Johor FC is a force to be reckoned for many years. Once dubbed as 'Chievo' of Malaysia, this team has gone through a steady rise but for the past 2 years, their performance have been declined a little.
However, this season, with a new coach on board, things looks promising for the Pasir Gudang based side. K.Devan, formerly the coach and manager of Selangor has been given the role to chart the fortunes of Johor FC. Keeping most of the veterans in the squad, he has brought in influential and experienced league players into the squad.Defenders,Khaironnisam Sahabuddin and Shafizan Hashim, midfielders, Azi Shahril Azmi and Ahmad Fauzi Shaari and strikers,Haris Safwan Kamal and Zamri Chin were signed to bolster each position in the team. K.Devan has meticulously selected his squad and stated that he had the freedom to make his signings.
Tiago Azulao and Tito Fernando,2 Brazilian youngsters who have gained rave reviews from the fans will not be competing in the league as the players were not recognised by FAM as they did not fir the criteria set by the National football body. The team management has sent an appeal to FAM as the players have adapted to the conditions and K.Devan claims that the players have been phenomenal with the side so far.
Some of the players who played last season will have to buck up if they were to remain in the team as the new signings look strong. However, players like Eddi Helmy Abdul Manan, Shahrizal Saad and Mohd Khairi Kiman will be indispensable to the squad as their experience will be important towards the team.
Player to watch: Azi Shahril Azmi - Every team needs a midfield general and he is the right fit for Johor FC. Having won the Merdeka Cup with Malaysia in 2006, the 26 year old enforcer would surely be an important asset for K.Devan. Being able to set an attack and at the same time, break an attack, this midfielder will be the man to bring this team forward.
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