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S.League 2008
2008 S.League is the 13th season of Singapore's professional football league. It was won by Singapore Armed Forces, which was their seventh league title. League table Teams *The league play all its Friday matches, which is televised live on MediaCorp Channel 5 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Foreign players Each club is allowed to have up to a maximum of 4 foreign players. * Albirex Niigata (S), Dalian Shide and Super Reds are not allowed to hire any foreigners. Leading goalscorers S-League Awards Night Winners ;Player of the Year : Aleksandar Duric - Singapore Armed Forces ;Young Player of the Year :Khairul Amri - Tampines Rovers ;Coach of the Year : Hiroaki Hiraoka - Albirex Niigata (S) ;Top Scorer Award : Aleksandar Duric - Singapore Armed Forces ;Fair Play Award : Super Reds ;Referee of the Year : T Aravinthan ;Assistant Referee of the Year : Jeffrey Goh Gek Pheng ;Goal of the Year : Abdelhadi Laakkad - Woodlands Wellington - (vs Young Lions on 23 February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Football Club
Warriors Football Club was a Singaporean professional football club based in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore, that played in the Singapore Premier League, the top division of football in Singapore. Before changing their name on 20 January 2013, they were previously known as the Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) since their establishment on 16 February 1996. Despite their name back then, not all players from the team came from the Armed Forces. Some were internationals and others were foreign. The club's original choice of mascot was a wolf, but club officials chose a rhinoceros, which represents discipline, spirit, courage and teamwork. Warriors are currently the most successful club in the history of the Singapore league since its inception, having won the league title a record 9 times in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2014 and finishing second on four occasions in 1996, 1999, 2001 and 2005. History 1975–1995 The Singapore Armed Forces Sports Assoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampines Rovers
Tampines Rovers Football Club (currently known as BG Tampines Rovers due to sponsorship reasons) is a professional association football, football club based in Tampines, Singapore, that competes in the Singapore Premier League, the top tier of the Singapore football league system. Founded in 1945, the club has won 5 Singapore Premier League, league titles, 4 Singapore Cup, Singapore Cups, a record 5 Singapore Community Shield, Community Shields and 1 ASEAN Club Championship. Tampines Rovers is one of the more widely supported football clubs in Singapore, attracting high attendances at both home and away games. Its main rival is Geylang United FC, Geylang International, with whom they contest in the 'Eastern Derby'. In September 2023, Tampines Rovers signed a three years collaboration with Thai League 1 club, BG Pathum United F.C., BG Pathum United. History Several football enthusiasts from Tampines decided to form a football club in 1945. After many name changes, they finally de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFFC
Warriors Football Club was a Singaporean professional football club based in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore, that played in the Singapore Premier League, the top division of football in Singapore. Before changing their name on 20 January 2013, they were previously known as the Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) since their establishment on 16 February 1996. Despite their name back then, not all players from the team came from the Armed Forces. Some were internationals and others were foreign. The club's original choice of mascot was a wolf, but club officials chose a rhinoceros, which represents discipline, spirit, courage and teamwork. Warriors are currently the most successful club in the history of the Singapore league since its inception, having won the league title a record 9 times in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2014 and finishing second on four occasions in 1996, 1999, 2001 and 2005. History 1975–1995 The Singapore Armed Forces Sports Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishan Stadium
Bishan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bishan, Singapore, Bishan, Singapore. It is the main home ground of Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors FC, Lion City Sailors, and used mostly for Football (soccer), football matches. The stadium was constructed in 1998 and is managed by Sport Singapore. The stadium is also third-in-line to host international football matches, behind the National Stadium, Singapore, Singapore National Stadium and Jalan Besar Stadium. History Timeline Since its opening in 1998, the stadium has served as the home ground of professional football club Home United, which was renamed to Lion City Sailors in 2020. It has also hosted several regional and international football events, including AFC Cup matches from 2004 to 2006 and the 2006 AFC U-17 Championship. It has also been used as a training base by various national and international teams, including Australia men's national soccer team, Australia (2007 AFC Asian Cup), Japan national foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurong West Stadium
Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre is a centre for sports and recreational activities. It was officially opened to the public on 10 November 2006. It is the largest integrated sports centre in Singapore. Location The stadium is located in Jurong West, near Pioneer MRT station. History The stadium was opened in 2006, and served temporary as the home stadium for Tampines Rovers FC from 2015 to 2017. currently there no Singapore premier league team. Facilities & structures Stadium Jurong West Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for football matches. It used to be the temporary home stadium of S.League outfit Tampines Rovers FC from 2015 to 2017. It is currently the home stadium for Young Lions FC. The stadium has a seating capacity of 4,200. The stadium is also second-in-line to host international football matches, behind Jalan Besar Stadium and ahead of the Marina Bay Floating Platform. There is a dedicated space for inline skating and dual usage for inline s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedok Stadium
Bedok Stadium is a football stadium located in Bedok, Singapore. It is the main home ground of Singapore Premier League side, Geylang International FC, and used mostly for football matches for both the Singapore Premier League and Singapore National Football League competitions. The stadium is open daily from 4:30am till 8:30pm to the public, unless it is exclusively booked. The stadium is managed by Sport Singapore. On 1 May 2011, the People's Action Party (PAP) election rally for the East Coast GRC during the 2011 General Election was held at the Bedok Stadium. It was the home ground for Geylang International FC from 1996 till 2019. Facilities & Structures The stadium has a seating capacity Seating capacity is the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, in terms of both the physical space available and limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that ... of 3,964 people. (2000 perm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queenstown Stadium
The Queenstown Stadium is located in Queenstown, Singapore, Queenstown, Singapore. It seats 3,800 people, and is opened from 4.30am to 9.30pm. The stadium is a 10-minute walk from Queenstown MRT station. # Members * In 2010 and 2011, it hosted Etoile FC of the S.League. * 2012 saw the return of Tanjong Pagar United FC, Tanjong Pagar United History * The stadium was built in 1970. It is the first sports complex built in Singapore. * The stadium was home to the Tanjong Pagar United FC, Tanjong Pagar United S.League football (soccer), soccer team up to 2004. * In 2006, the S.League team Gombak United FC, Gombak United played their home games at the stadium. * In 2007, it hosted Liaoning Guangyuan FC of the S.League. * In 2008, it hosted Dalian Shide Siwu FC of the S.League. * In 2010 and 2011, it hosted Etoile FC of the S.League. * 2012 saw the return of Tanjong Pagar United Facilities & Structures Queenstown Stadium currently has a capacity of 3,800. Transport The nearest way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toa Payoh Stadium
Toa Payoh Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Toa Payoh, Singapore. It was used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Balestier Khalsa. The stadium held 3,800 people. It was taken over by the then Singapore Sports Council on 30 November 1973, and opened to the public on 1 March 1974. History The stadium was closed and demolished in August 2024, with the general vicinity being redeveloped as part of the Toa Payoh Integrated Development, with facilities such as a library, a much larger stadium, polyclinic and swimming complex by 2030. Facility The stadium had a total seating capacity of 3,964 people. The stadium consists of a soccer field, an 8-lane running track and a fitness corner. See also *List of stadiums in Singapore A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurong East Stadium
Jurong East Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jurong East, Singapore. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Albirex Niigata Singapore FC and Tanjong Pagar United. The stadium holds 2,700 people and was opened in 1998. Location The stadium is located in Jurong East, but it is closer to Chinese Garden MRT station. History The stadium was built in 1998, and till now, serves as the home stadium for Albirex Niigata (S). From 2020, Tanjong Pagar United also uses the stadium as its home stadium. Facilities & Structures 1 Field1 Jogging Track Transport The stadium is accessible by MRT, bus and taxi. Alight at Chinese Garden MRT station on the East West Line to reach the stadium. International fixtures See also *List of stadiums in Singapore A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courts Young Lions
Young Lions Football Club, commonly known as Young Lions, is a developmental football club based in Kallang, Singapore, which competes in the Singapore Premier League. The team is under the control of the Football Association of Singapore. Young Lions are one of the few football clubs in the world made up of young Singaporean footballers serving their compulsory two-year national service, which places an age restriction on team members while playing in a top-flight professional league. Players are on loan from several local Singapore Premier League clubs, and would spend two years with the side before returning. Young Lions play their home matches at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Their best league finish was third, which they achieved in 2004 and 2006. History By entering the Young Lions into the S.League, the FAS hopes to expose young players to top-level competition, thus helping to prepare them for international tournaments such as the Southeast Asian Games. While the bulk of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Reds
Yishun Super Reds Football Club was a South Korean professional football club based in Yishun, Singapore, which played as a foreign team in S.League between 2007 and 2009. History The creation of the club in 2007 was driven by the Korean community in Singapore. Parties involved in the governance of the club include the Korean Association of Singapore, and the Korean business community and Korean embassy in Singapore. The club was originally known as Korean Super Reds FC, but changed its name to Super Reds FC in August 2007. In 2010, they changed their name to Yishun Super Reds FC in an attempt to convert the team into a local team with them retaining just 4 players from the 2009 season however the newly reformed Yishun Super Reds FC was denied a place in the 2010 S.League. The team play their home games at the Yishun Stadium. The club's founding chairman and coach was the Korean football guru Hong In-Woong, who was previously the Technical Director of Sporting Afrique FC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Singapore Cup
The 2008 edition of the Singapore Cup soccer competition was officially known as the RHB Singapore Cup (due to RHB Bank's sponsorship). It was the 11th staging of the annual Singapore Cup tournament. The competition began on 6 May 2008, with 12 S.League clubs and 4 invited foreign teams from Thailand (2 teams), Cambodia (1) and Brunei (1). The cup was a single-elimination tournament, with all sixteen teams playing from the first round. The first round involved one-off matches. Subsequent rounds involved ties of two legs. The final (single-leg) was played on 28 November 2008, and SAFFC beat Woodlands Wellington 2–1, with the deciding goal scored by Kenji Arai in the first period of extra-time. Teams * Albirex Niigata (S) * Balestier Khalsa * Bangkok University * Dalian Shide * DPMM FC * Geylang United * Gombak United * Home United FC * Phnom Penh Empire * Sengkang Punggol FC * Singapore Armed Forces FC (SAFFC) * Super Reds * Tampines Rovers * Tobacco Monopo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
