The 2019 season was Home United's 24th consecutive season in the top flight of Singapore football and in the Singapore Premier League. Along with the Singapore Premier League, the club also competed in the Singapore Cup.
Key events Pre-season On 26/9/2018, it was reported that Geylang International is interested in bringing Song Ui-young to Bedok Stadium together with their former coach, Lee Lim Saeng for Season 2019. Joining the Eagles to express interest is Indonesian giants Persija Jakarta. On 26/9/2018, it was reported that Aidil Shahril is courted by Perak FA for 2019 while their former coach Lee Lim Saeng is also a target for Warriors FC. On 5/10/2018, it was reported that Aidil Shahril is courted by Kedah FA of Malaysia, Ceres–Negros of Philippines, Ports FC of Thailand and Persija Jakarta of Indonesia. On 8/10/2018, Shakir Hamzah was banned for 4 AFC Cup matches by AFC.com for using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards the match Official after being sentoff in the match against 4.25. He is also fined US$5000. On 9/10/2018, it was confirmed that Aidil Sharin had left Home United to take top role at Kedah FA. On 30/10/2018, Shahrin Saberin officially leave Home United after his contract ended to join the Eagles for 2019. He is followed by Amy Recha. On 31/10/2018, Song Ui-young says no to US$20,000 a month offer from Persija Jakarta to stay with the team. On 9/11/2018, Shakir Hamzah was reported to have been offered a one-year offer from former Malaysia Cup champions Kedah FA
In-season On 19/4/2019, newly appointed coach, Saswadimata Dasuki leaves the club after a dismal start to the season. Assistant coach Noh Rahman takes over as interim head coach. On 2/7/2019, former national football coach Raddy Avramovic returns to Singapore as the head coach of Home United. On 17/8/2019, Raddy Avramovic steps down as head coach of Home United Football Club for health reasons. Assistant coach Noh Rahman reprises his role as interim head coach
Squad S.League squad
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Previous club Contract since Contract end Goalkeepers 1 Nazri Sabri Balestier Khalsa 20192019 18 Haikal Hasnol Tampines Rovers 20192019 24 Rudy Khairullah Police SA (NFL D1)20172019 Defenders 4 Juma'at Jantan >30 LionsXII20132019 6 Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib Tampines Rovers20152019 7 Aqhari Abdullah LionsXII20162019 9Faritz Abdul Hameed Geylang International20182019 15 Faizal Roslan Young Lions FC20182019 21 Taufiq Muqminin U23 Young Lions FC20192019 22 Ho Wai Loon Warriors FC20192019 Midfielders 8 Isaka Cernak Sisaket20182019 10 Song Ui-young Youth Team20122020 11 Hafiz Nor >30 Warriors FC20182019 13 Izzdin Shafiq (Captain) Tampines Rovers20172019 14 Fazli Ayob Tampines Rovers20182019 16 Hami Syahin U23 Young Lions FC20192019 20 Arshad Shamim U23 Youth Team20182019 25 Suhairi Sabri U23 Youth Team20182019 27 Adam Swandi U23 Albirex Niigata (S)20192019 28 Muhelmy Suhaimi U23 Young Lions FC20182019 Strikers 12 Iqram Rifqi U23 Youth Team20172019 17Shahril Ishak >30 Warriors FC20182019 19 Nur Hizami Salim SAFSA (NFL D1)20192019 23 Amiruldin Asraf U23 Youth Team20172019 26 Oliver Puflett U21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC20192019
Coaching staff
+Source Position NameRef.Head coach Assistant coach Noh RahmanAssistant coach Syed KarimGoalkeeping Coach Adi SalehGeneral Manager Badri GhentTeam manager Physiotherapist Daisy Sumampong AnarnaKitman
Transfer Pre-season transfer
In PositionPlayerTransferred FromRefCoach Saswadimata DasukiPromoted Balestier Khalsa Tampines RoversSeason loan (NS) Warriors FC Young Lions FC Young Lions FC Albirex Niigata (S) SAFSAReturn from loan Western Sydney Wanderers FC Reserves
Out PositionPlayerTransferred ToRefCoach Aidil Shahril Kedah FA Garena Young Lions Kedah FA Geylang International Yishun Sentek Mariners FC (NFL D1) Hougang United Geylang International Geylang International
Retained PositionPlayerRef2 years contract signed in 2018 2 years contract signed in 2018
Extension PositionPlayerRef1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 2 years contract signed in Oct 2018 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract 1 Year Contract
Promoted PositionPlayerRef
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Friendlies
Pre-season friendlies
Tour of Malaysia (18 to 27 January)
Team statistics
Appearances and goals
Player Sleague Singapore Cup ACL / AFC Cup Charity Shield TotalApps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.Goals1GK Nazri Sabri18(1)0104(1)0002504DF Juma'at Jantan10(5)0305(1)0002406DF Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib2213072103237DF Aqhari Abdullah15(3)0204(2)0102608MF Isaka Cernak3(1)01(1)04(1)0001109DF Faritz Abdul Hameed12(5)120701026110MF Song Ui-young16(2)62(1)23300241111MF Hafiz Nor15(5)62(1)05(2)31030912FW Iqram Rifqi15(1)0310(5)01024113MF Izzdin Shafiq9(2)11(2)0701021114MF Fazli Ayob0000100(1)01015DF Faizal Roslan24130601033116MF Hami Syahin18230511026317FW Shahril Ishak12(4)71(1)02(1)01021718GK Haikal Hasnol3(1)00010005019FW Nur Hizami Salim0(3)0000(1)0004020MF Arshad Shamim12(2)10(1)00(2)00017121DF Taufiq Muqminin3(3)0000(1)0007022DF Ho Wai Loon12(7)0004(2)00(1)025023FW Amiruldin Asraf12(5)120300022124GK Rudy Khairullah302030108025MF Suhairi Sabri4(2)01000007026FW Oliver Puflett10(4)41(1)0000016427MF Adam Swandi13300711020428MF Muhelmy Suhaimi3(3)0000(1)0007037MF Anaqi Ismit0(1)00000001047MF Bill Mamadou0(3)000000030
Note 1: Ho Wai Loon scored an own goal in AFC Champions League qualifier against Persijia Jakarta.
Competitions
Overview CompetitionRecord Charity Shield Singapore Premier League Singapore Cup AFC Champions League AFC Cup Total
Charity Shield
Singapore Premier League
AFC Champions League
Qualifying play-off
AFC Cup
Group stage
Singapore Cup
References