KELANTAN FC

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History[edit]

Main article: History of Kelantan FA

Kelantan FA was founded in 1946 as Kelantan Amateur Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bola Sepak Amatur Kelantan). In 1986, Datuk Haji Ahmad Rastom Haji Ahmad Maher, who was the Kelantan deputy chief minister at that time, was appointed to lead the team. 5 years later, Kelantan State Secretary Datuk Haji Wan Hashim Wan Daud took over the president's post. He held the post until 2004. After that, the president post has been held by Datuk Haji Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub. In 2005, Kelantan was the only state team that played in the third-tier football league in Malaysia. The team ended the season bottom of the second-tier Malaysia Premier Leagueand was then relegated to the Malaysia FAM League.^[6]

..As Tan Sri Annuar Musa take over Kelantan in 2007, many changes have occurred. Various new approach and renewal is done by him in management and team. The team succeed to improve position in Malaysia Premier League during 2007-08 season. The team ended in third place during the season. Kelantan was FA Cup and Malaysia Cup runners-up during 2009 season.^[7]

Under Peter Butler's helm, their 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 and KL Plus was awarded 3-0 to KL PLUS as Kelantan could not agree on a suitable venue. However the result was then revoked and the game would be replayed at a later date.^[8]

Rise of the Red Warriors[edit]

The rise of Kelantanese football began under the leadership of Tan Sri Annuar Musa when he took office as President in 2007. Annuar brought a revolution and transformed the way the Kelantan FA was run by introducing changes that were akin to those practiced overseas. Local players were given exposure and national players were signed into the team to have a good blend of experience and finesse. Sponsorship deals were signed with various companies and with a good cash flow going into the first few years of Annuar’s leadership, Kelantan, now rebranded as the Red Warriors, was ready to take the pitch by storm.^[9]

During the 2007–08 Malaysia Premier League season, the team had their large supporter attendance improved with home stadium, theSultan Muhammad IV Stadium packed during the match. It also boost a considerably high attendance at away games. The results are seen as the team were unbeatable at home during the 2007-08 Malaysia Premier League season. Their only home loss of the season was to Malaysia Super League side Terengganu during the 2007-08 Malaysia Cup which the team lost 1-0.^[10]

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