2017 Penang FA season

The 2017 season is Penang's 91st competitive season, 2nd consecutive season in the top flight of Malaysian football, and 96th year in existence as a football club. The season covers the period from 1 November 2016 to 31 October 2017.

Penang
2017 season
PresidentZairil Khir Johari
(until 9 October)
Gary Nair
(interim, from 9 October)
Head CoachAshley Westwood
(until 19 March)
Darren Read
(interim, 20 March until 23 March)
Zainal Abidin Hassan
(from 24 March)
StadiumPenang State Stadium
Malaysia Super League12th (relegated)
Malaysia FA CupThird round
Malaysia CupDNQ
Top goalscorerLeague:
Nigel Dabinyaba
and Sanna Nyassi (3)

All:
Nigel Dabinyaba (4)
Highest home attendance18,545 vs Kedah
(22 July 2016)
Lowest home attendance603 vs T-Team
(20 September 2017)
Average home league attendance4,732

Month by month review

November 2016

On 28 November, Ashley Westwood was unveiled as the new head coach of Penang, signing a two-year contract. On 30 November, Penang received RM 4 millions allocation from the state government.

December 2016

On 1 December, Penang confirmed that Legea will be the official kit manufacturer for three years from 2017. On 5 December, Penang announced it had retained 16 players from last season.[1] On 22 December, it was announced that on the FA Cup second round, Penang will play at away against MPKB-BRI U-BeS.[2] On 30 December, it was announced that on the opening day, Penang will kick-off the season at away against Selangor.[3]

January

Penang won its first pre-season match, against Felcra FC, which ended in a 2–0 victory. In the following match four days later, Penang won 2–1 against PDRM. On 9 January, Faiz Subri won the 2016 FIFA Puskás Award, becoming the first Asian to win the award. On 13 January, Penang confirmed the signings of Amirul Asyraf Suhaidi, K. Reuben, Yong Kuong Yong, Zulkhairi Zulkeply, Shazalee Ramlee, Nigel Dabinyaba, Diogo Ferreira and Andy Russell. Penang concluded its pre-season campaign with a 0–1 defeat to Nagaworld FC from Cambodia on the same day.[4] On 18 January, Penang completed the signings of Syed Adney and G. Mahathevan, while Elias Sulaiman and Darwira Sazan were released. Penang lost 0–2 in their opening match against Selangor on 21 January at Selayang. On 27 January, Penang lost again in the league campaign against Perak.

February

Penang recorded their third and fourth consecutive loss as they lost 0–1 to T-Team at away on 4 February and Sarawak at home on 11 February. Three days later, Penang finally scored the first goal of the season in the FA Cup match against MPKB-BRI U-BeS which was also the first victory of the season. The Panthers failed to arrest their four-match defeat and goalless streaks in the league as they were demolished by Pahang at away with the score 1–6. FIFA Puskas Award winner Faiz Subri ended his year-long goal drought but could not prevent Penang from going down 3–1 to Super League leaders Kedah in Alor Star on 25 February.

March

Penang picked up their first point of the season after coming from behind to hold Melaka United to a 1–1 draw at the State Stadium on 1 March. 3 days later, Penang recorded another 1–1 draw in Shah Alam against PKNS FC. On 11 March, Penang was knocked out from the FA Cup campaign, losing 1–4 to Negeri Sembilan after extra time in Paroi. The management board mutually terminated the contract of their coach, Ashley Westwood, following a spate of poor results in the M-League. On 24 March, Zainal Abidin Hassan was unveiled as Penang's head coach to replace the former.

April

After nine attempts, Penang finally achieved their first league victory of the season after defeating Felda United 1–0 at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium on 9 April. However, the panthers failed to continue the momentum, losing 1–5 to Kelantan at home 6 days later. Penang confirmed their absence from the Malaysia Cup for the second consecutive seasons as they lost 1–2 to Johor Darul Ta'zim at home on 26 April.

May

Despite Nigel Dabinyaba's fourth goal of the season, Penang moved closer to the drop after a 2–1 home defeat to Felda United on 7 May. 8 days later, Penang re-signed Darwira Sazan and Elias Sulaiman, Andy Russell and Diogo Ferreira were released on the same day. On 18 May, Penang confirmed the signings of Azidan Sarudin and R. Surendran from Kuala Lumpur and free Agent respectively. On the next day, former Gambia international, Sanna Nyassi signed with the team. New signing, Nyassi scored a brace in his debut with Penang against Kelantan which ended 2–2 on 24 May.

June

On 7 June, Penang completed the sixth transfer of the summer transfer window, signing former Sarawak's striker, Mark Hartmann. On the next day, Brandon McDonald signed with Penang, replacing Reinaldo Lobo who is injured.

July

Penang continued the losing streak, losing 0–2 to the Super League defending champion, Johor Darul Ta'zim at Johor Bahru on 1 July.

September

On 20 September 2017, Penang has been relegated to second-tier Malaysia Premier League next year. The club's fate has been sealed following the 2–0 home defeat to T-Team.[5]

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head Coach Zainal Abidin Hassan
Assistant Coach Darren Read
Goalkeeping Coach Lim Chuan Chin
Fitness Coach Noel Augustine
Medical Officer K. Mathialagan
Physiotherapist Samuel Coleman
Kit Man Reza Irwan Khairuddin
Mohd Fadzly Ahmad
U-21 Team Head Coach Manzoor Azwira Abdul Wahid
U-19 Team Head Coach Noraffendi Taib

Squad

As of 7 June 2017[6]
Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of Birth (Age)
Goalkeepers
1 Syed Adney Syed Hussein GK (1986-11-29) 29 November 1986
22 Sani Anuar Kamsani GK (1983-04-05) 5 April 1983
25 Amirul Asyraf Suhaidi GK (1994-03-04) 4 March 1994
40 Adam Zairi Fitri Zaini U21 GK (1998-01-30) 30 January 1998
Defenders
2 Mafry Balang RB / CB / LB / DM (1984-03-26) 26 March 1984
3 Darwira Sazan CB (1988-08-11) 11 August 1988
4 Brandon McDonald FP RB / CB / DM (1986-01-16) 16 January 1986
6 Yong Kuong Yong RB / CB / LB / CM / RW / CF (1988-09-18) 18 September 1988
18 Zulkhairi Zulkeply RB / CB / LB (1995-05-02) 2 May 1995
19 Mohd Redzuan Suhaidi CB / LB / DM (1995-10-06) 6 October 1995
26 Abdul Qayyum CB (1995-08-14) 14 August 1995
27 K. Reuben RB / CB / DM (1990-04-02) 2 April 1990
30 G. Mahathevan CB / DM (1988-05-31) 31 May 1988
Reinaldo Lobo NR CB / DM (1988-04-05) 5 April 1988
Midfielders
5 Azidan Sarudin CM (1986-05-31) 31 May 1986
8 Mohd Syukur Saidin DM / CM (1991-11-12) 12 November 1991
11 Mohd Azrul Ahmad DM / CM / RB / RW / CF (1985-03-25) 25 March 1985
15 Shazalee Ramlee DM / CM (1994-07-02) 2 July 1994
20 Rafiuddin Rodin (Captain) CM / LB / LW (1989-08-22) 22 August 1989
29 Elias Sulaiman CM / AM / LW / CF (1986-04-29) 29 April 1986
35 Thivandaran a/l Karnan U21 LW/LM 1999
36 Khairul Akmal Rokisham U21 DM/CM (1998-05-28) 28 May 1998
37 Mohamad Norfais Johari U21 AM/ CM (1999-03-27) 27 March 1999
Strikers
7 Jafri Firdaus Chew U21 RW / LW / AM / CF (1997-06-11) 11 June 1997
9 Mark Hartmann FP CF (1992-01-20) 20 January 1992
10 Nigel Dabinyaba FP RW / CF (1992-10-26) 26 October 1992
12 S. Kumaahran U21 RW / LW / CF (1996-07-03) 3 July 1996
13 Mohd Faiz Subri LW / CF (1987-11-08) 8 November 1987
14 Syamer Kutty Abba U21 RW / LW / CF (1997-10-01) 1 October 1997
16 Sanna Nyassi RW / LW / AM / CF (1989-01-31) 31 January 1989
17 Faizat Ghazli RW / LW / AM / CF (1994-11-28) 28 November 1994
21 Failee Ghazli RW / CF (1987-09-05) 5 September 1987
23 R. Surendran AM / CF (1982-10-26) 26 October 1982
  • FP = Foreign player
  • U21 = Under-21 player
  • NR = Not registered

Transfers

In

Winter:

Date Pos Player Transferred From Source
13 January 2017 FW Nigel Dabinyaba Canterbury United FC
13 January 2017 DF K. Reuben Kuala Lumpur FA
13 January 2017 DF Yong Kuong Yong Terengganu FA
13 January 2017 MF Shazalee Ramlee Kuantan FA
13 January 2017 DF Zulkhairi Zulkeply UiTM F.C.
13 January 2017 GK Amirul Asyraf Suhaidi UiTM F.C.
13 January 2017 MF Diogo Ferreira Persib Bandung
13 January 2017 DF Andrew James Russell South China AA
18 Jan 2017 DF G. Mahathevan Megah Murni F.C.
18 Jan 2017 GK Syed Adney Syed Hussein T-Team F.C.

Summer:

Date Pos Player Transferred From Source
15 May 2017 DF Darwira Sazan Free agent
15 May 2017 MF Elias Sulaiman Free agent
18 May 2017 MF Azidan Sarudin Kuala Lumpur
18 May 2017 FW R. Surendran Free agent
19 May 2017 FW Sanna Nyassi Free agent
7 June 2017 FW Mark Hartmann Free agent
8 June 2017 DF Brandon McDonald Rovers FC

Out

Winter:

Date Pos Player Transferred To Source
1 December 2016 DF Mohd Fitri Omar Kedah
1 December 2016 DF Mazlizam Mohamad Perlis
1 December 2016 DF Mohd Farisham Ismail Kelantan loan return
1 December 2016 DF Mat Saiful Mohamad Retired
1 December 2016 MF Jeong Seok-min Released
1 December 2016 MF Mohd Redzuan Nawi MISC-MIFA
1 December 2016 MF Mohd Zharif bin Hasna Released
1 December 2016 MF Ikhmal Ibrahim Sime Darby F.C.
1 December 2016 MF Matias Córdoba PS Barito Putera
1 December 2016 MF Mohd Fauzan Dzulkifli PKNS FC
1 December 2016 MF Muhd Nursalam Zainal Abidin UiTM FC
1 December 2016 FW Ranti Martins SGFC Eagles Maryland
1 December 2016 GK Khairul Amri Salehuddin Perak
1 December 2016 GK Mohd Firdaus Muhamad Melaka United
19 January 2017 MF Elias Sulaiman Released
19 January 2017 DF Darwira Sazan Released

Summer:

Date Pos Player Transferred To Source
15 May 2017 DF Andrew James Russell Tai Po FC
15 May 2017 MF Diogo Ferreira Mohun Bagan AC

Pre-season

6 January 2017 Friendly Penang 2–1 Felcra F.C. George Town, Penang
17:30 UTC+8 Dabinyaba  18' (pen.)
Elias  72'
 62' Stadium: City Stadium
10 January 2017 Friendly Penang 2–1 PDRM George Town, Penang
17:30 UTC+8 Dabinyaba  5'
Lobo  10' (pen.)
 76' Stadium: City Stadium

Competitions

Overview

Competition Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Super League 22 3 3 16 16 43 −27 013.64
FA Cup 2 1 0 1 2 4 −2 050.00
Total 24 4 3 17 18 47 −29 016.67

Updated to match played 28 October 2017
Source: Competitions

Super League

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
8 Melaka United 22 6 6 10 33 46 13 24
9 T–Team (R) 22 7 5 10 30 45 15 23[lower-alpha 1] Relegation to Premier League
10 Kelantan 22 7 4 11 31 39 8 22[lower-alpha 2]
11 Sarawak (R) 22 5 6 11 24 34 10 21 Relegation to Premier League
12 Penang (R) 22 3 3 16 16 43 27 12
Source: FAM, FMLLP
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated.
Notes:
  1. Kelantan and T–Team was sentenced to a six-point deduction immediately on offense failed to complete the registration process Malaysian League (M-League) 2017. Later, upon careful consideration of the aforementioned appeals, Football Malaysia have decided to lift the transfer ban and reduce the deduction of 6 points to 3 points for T-Team.
  2. Kelantan and T–Team was sentenced to a six-point deduction immediately on offense failed to complete the registration process Malaysian League (M-League) 2017. Later, upon careful consideration of the aforementioned appeals, Football Malaysia have decided to only reduce the deduction of 6 points to 3 points for Kelantan.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
22 3 3 16 16 43  −27 12 1 1 9 7 21  −14 2 2 7 9 22  −13

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Competitions

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss

21 January 2017 1 Selangor 2–0 Penang Selayang, Selangor
21:00 UTC+8 Adam Nor  35'
Francis Doe  45'
Report Stadium: Selayang Stadium
Attendance: 3,076
Referee: Fitri Maskon (Melaka)
27 January 2017 2 Penang 0–1 Perak Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Report Shahrul  78' Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: ≈9,000
Referee: Zamzaidi Katimin (Melaka)
11 February 2017 4 Penang 0–1 Sarawak Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Report Hartmann  72' Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 4,946
Referee: Nagor Amir Noor Mohamed (Kuala Lumpur)
18 February 2017 5 Pahang 6–1 Penang Kuantan, Pahang
21:00 UTC+8 Sumareh  16'
Zaharulnizam  25'
Joseph  66'
Alves  73'
Ashari  85', 86'
Report Dabinyaba  31' Stadium: Darul Makmur Stadium
Attendance: 9,654
Referee: Zulkifli Ahmad (Kuala Lumpur)
25 February 2017 6 Kedah 3–1 Penang Alor Setar, Kedah
21:00 UTC+8 Fitri  21'
Syafiq  75'
Liridon  86'
Report Faiz  19' Stadium: Darul Aman Stadium
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Nagor Amir Noor Mohamed (Kuala Lumpur)
4 March 2017 8 PKNS 1–1 Penang Shah Alam, Selangor
16:45 UTC+8 Ronaldinho  28' Report Dabinyaba  53' Stadium: Shah Alam Stadium
Attendance: 281
Referee: Zulkarnain Zakaria (Kuala Lumpur)
15 April 2017 10 Penang 1−5 Kelantan Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Syukur  35' Report Ghaddar  19' (pen.), 25', 57', 78'
Danial Ashraf  90'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 8,130
Referee: Zulkarnain Zakaria (Kuala Lumpur)
27 April 2017 11 Penang 1–2 Johor Darul Ta'zim Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Rafiuddin  39' (pen) Report Cabrera  6'
Azamuddin  24'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 3,091
Referee: Mohd Amirul Izwan Yaacob (Perak)
7 May 2017 12 Penang 1–2 Felda United Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Dabinyaba  54' Report Cano  17'
Norshahrul I.  89'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 1,393
Referee: Mohd Fairuzi Mat Desa (Perak)
24 May 2017 13 Kelantan 2–2 Penang Kota Bharu, Kelantan
21:00 UTC+8 Thinagaran  27'
Danial Ashraf  55'
Report Nyassi  24', 89' Stadium: Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Attendance: 8,924
Referee: Mohd Amirul Izwan Yaacob (Perak)
11 July 2017 15 Penang 0–2 PKNS Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Report Ronaldinho  53'
Jammeh  80'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 2,173
Referee: Mohd Amirul Izwan Yaacob (Perak)
15 July 2017 16 Melaka United 2–3 Penang Malacca City, Malacca
21:00 UTC+8 Šimić  36' (pen), 89' (pen) Report Mohd Faiz Subri  5'
Hartmann  54'
Kumaahran  61'
Stadium: Hang Jebat Stadium
Attendance: 4,004
Referee: Nafeez Wahab (Johor)
22 July 2017 17 Penang 0–2 Kedah Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Report Ilsø  62'
Baddrol  74'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 18,545
Referee: Mohd Amirul Izwan Yaacob (Perak)
26 July 2017 18 Penang 2–0 Pahang Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Hartmann  8'
Nyassi  65'
Report Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 2,158
Referee: Suresh Jayaraman (Selangor)
5 August 2017 19 Sarawak 2–0 Penang Kuching, Sarawak
20:15 UTC+8 Alif  51'
Kamaruddin  72'
Report Stadium: Sarawak State Stadium
Attendance: 1,214
Referee: Wan Mohd Tarmizi Wan Ibrahim (Selangor)
20 September 2017 20 Penang 0–2 T-Team Batu Kawan, Penang
21:00 UTC+8 Report Fauzi  28'
Asrol  58'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 603
Referee: Zulkarnain Zakaria (Kuala Lumpur)
27 September 2017 21 Perak 1–0 Penang Ipoh, Perak
21:00 UTC+08:00 Nizad  25' Report Stadium: Perak Stadium
Attendance: 1,412
Referee: Fitri Maskon (Johor)
28 October 2017 22 Penang 1–3 Selangor Seberang Perai, Penang
21:00 UTC+08:00 Jafri  48' Report Andik  25'
Rufino  50', 62'
Tamil  74'
Kannan  90+2'
Stadium: Penang State Stadium
Attendance: 728[7][8]
Referee: Fitri Maskon (Johor)

FA Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss

11 March 2017 Third round Negeri Sembilan 4–1 (a.e.t.) Penang Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
21:00 UTC+8 Šimić  45'
Lee Tuck  107', 112', 120'
Report  48' Reinaldo Stadium: Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium
Attendance: 16,502
Referee: Zulkifli Ahmad (Kuala Lumpur)

Statistics

Squad statistics

N Pos Nat. Player Super League FA Cup Malaysia Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GKSyed Adney71 8
2DFMafry Balang181 19
3DFDarwira Sazan
4DFBrandon McDonald8 8
5MFAzidan Sarudin5(4) 5(4)
6DFYong Kuong Yong7(2) 7(2)
7FWJafri Chew7(5)1 7(5)1
8MFSyukur Saidin5(3)12 7(3)1
9FWMark Hartmann7(1)2 7(1)2
10FWNigel Dabinyaba16(1)321 18(1)4
11MFMohd Azrul Ahmad12(4) 12(4)
12FWS. Kumaahran16(2)22 18(2)2
13FWMohd Faiz Subri10(10)21(1) 11(11)2
14FWSyamer Kutty Abba20(1)1(1) 21(2)
15MFShazalee Ramlee0(1) 0(1)
16FWSanna Nyassi83 83
17FWFaizat Ghazli12(4)2 14(4)
18DFZulkhairi Zulkeply9(3)0(1) 9(4)
19DFRedzuan Suhaidi4(5) 4(5)
20MFRafiuddin Rodin13(1)11 14(1)1
21FWFailee Ghazli1(2) 1(2)
22GKSani Anuar Kamsani8(1)1 9(1)
23FWR. Surendran0(3) 0(3)
25GKAmirul Asyraf7(1) 7(1)
26DFAbdul Qayyum
27DFK. Reuben12(2)2 14(2)
30DFG. Mahathevan31 4
35MFS. Thivandaran
36MFKhairul Akmal Rokisham3(3) 3(3)
37MFNurfais Johari
40GKAdam Zairi Fitri
DFReinaldo Lobo9121 112
Players who left the club in May transfer window or on loan
5MFD. Ferreira71 8
23DFAndy Russell82 10

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Competitions

Goalscorers

The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

Rnk Pos No. Player Super League FA Cup Malaysia Cup Total
1 FW 10 Nigel Dabinyaba 314
2 FW 16 Sanna Nyassi 303
3 DF 4 Reinaldo Lobo 112
FW 9 Mark Hartmann 202
FW 12 S. Kumaahran 202
FW 13 Mohd Faiz Subri 202
7 FW 7 Jafri Chew 101
MF 8 Mohd Syukur Saidin 101
DF 20 Rafiuddin Rodin 101
Own goal 0 0 1
Total 16 2 18

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Competitions

Clean sheets

The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.

Rnk No. Player Super League FA Cup Malaysia Cup Total
1 22 Sani Anuar 112
2 25 Amirul Asyraf 101
3 1 Syed Adney 000
Total 213

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Competitions

Disciplinary record

N P Nat. Name Super League FA Cup Malaysia Cup Total Notes
11 MF Mohd Azrul Ahmad 3 1 3 1
2 MF Mafry Balang 1 1 1 1
20 DF Rafiuddin Rodin 3 1 4
14 FW Syamer Kutty Abba 3 3
17 FW Faizat Ghazli 2 1 3
18 DF Zulkhairi Zulkeply 3 3
5 MF D. Ferreira 2 2
7 FW Jafri Chew 2 2
27 MF K. Reuben 2 2
5 MF Azidan Sarudin 1 1
8 MF Syukur Saidin 1 1
10 FW Nigel Dabinyaba 1 1
12 FW S. Kumaahran 1 1
16 FW Sanna Nyassi 1 1

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Matches
Only competitive matches
= Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.

  • 1 point and 3 points are allocated to each yellow card and red card respectively for ranking purposes.

Summary

Games played24 (22 Super League, 2 FA Cup)
Games won4 (3 Super League, 1 FA Cup)
Games drawn3 (3 Super League)
Games lost17 (16 Super League, 1 FA Cup)
Goals scored18 (16 Super League, 2 FA Cup)
Goals conceded47 (43 Super League, 4 FA Cup)
Goal difference—29 (—27 Super League, —2 FA Cup)
Clean sheets3 (2 Super League, 1 FA Cup)
Yellow cards28 (26 Super League, 2 FA Cup)
Red cards2 (2 Super League)
Most appearances Syamer Kutty Abba (23 Appearances)
Top scorer Nigel Dabinyaba (4 goals)
Winning PercentageOverall: 4/24 (16.66%)

Last updated: 28 October 2017.
Source: Competitions

References

  1. "16 Pemain Yang Dikekalkan Untuk Saingan Liga Super 2017". FA Penang. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  2. "Piala FA 2017". FA Penang. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  3. "Super League 2017". FA Penang. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  4. "Penang shaping up well but lack the sharpness in attack, says new coach". The Star. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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