Persija Jakarta

Infobox football club
club name=Persija Jakarta


full name=Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jakarta
nickname="Macan Kemayoran"
founded=1928 as Voetbalbond Indonesische Jakarta
ground=Lebak Bulus Stadium
Jakarta, Indonesia
capacity=12,000
chairman=flagicon|Indonesia Fauzi Bowo
mgrtitle=Head Coach
manager=flagicon|Indonesia Danurwindo
league=Djarum Indonesian Super-League
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Persija (Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jakarta) is an Indonesian football club from Jakarta. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs. The club's patron is Sutiyoso, the governor of Jakarta until 2007. Ironically, it was under his tenure that Persija's historic Stadium Menteng was bulldozed to construct a parking lot and cafe precinct. Persija is also known for its fanatical supporters (Jakmania).

History

Persija Jakarta was formed in 1928 as "VIJ Jakarta" (Voetbalbond Indonesische Jacatra). [ [http://qnoy.mobilehomepages.de/go/sites/mview/qnoy/18446329 qnoy - T-Mobile ] ] The club changed its name to Persija Jakarta in 1964. The club plays some big matches at the Bung Karno Stadium.

Player

Current squad

"Last updated 12 August 2008". [http://www.bli-online.com/index.php?go=news.detail&idnews=75]

upporters

Persija Jakarta's supporters call themselves the "Jakmania's". They are amongst Indonesia's most passionate and fanatical supporters. Unfortunately, they have a slight reputation for being violent, as evidenced at the 2004/2005 Liga Indonesia final against Persipura Jayapura. Persija lost the match 2-3 and the Jakmanias soon turned violent after the match, demonstrating their feelings and venting their anger by ravaging the Bung Karno Stadium.

Honours

Perserikatan (Amateur League) Champions
*1931 ("as VIJ Jakarta")

*1933 ("as VIJ Jakarta")

*1934 ("as VIJ Jakarta")

*1938 ("as VIJ Jakarta")

*1964

*1973

*1975 (joint champions with PSMS Medan)

*1977

*1979

Liga Indonesia Champions
*2001

Piala Indonesia
*2005 (runner up) after lose 3-4 from Arema Malang, 2007 (3rd Places)

External links

* [http://www.jakmania.org/in Jakmania Online (Official Supporters Site)]

Footnotes