Bhayangkara FC coach Simon McMenemy expressed his opinion on the number of former English Premier League players who have been acquired as ‘marquee signings’ by clubs in the Indonesia top flight league. There are a number of former English Premier players plying their trade in the Indonesian Premier division, but not many have been able … Read more
Despite sitting out Persib Bandung’s first win of the Indonesia Liga One season on Saturday, big-name stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are not guaranteed to start in Wednesday’s game at Gresik United. Persib defeated Sriwijaya 2-0 to move fifth in the table after three games. Another win could, if other results go their way, … Read more
Indonesia´s football association pledged Wednesday that work permits for foreigners would be issued faster after high-profile moves by former English Premier League stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole were almost scuppered by red tape. The two were signed with great fanfare last month by Persib Bandung, one of the country’s best clubs, in a boost … Read more
play videoMichael Essien scoring his first goal in Indonesia on Saturday night Despite Michael Essien scoring his first goal in Indonesia on Saturday night, Persib Bandung was disappointed to drop two points after being held to a 2-2 draw at PS TNI in the second week of Indonesia’s Liga 1. It means that the 2015 … Read more
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has been banned from playing in the Indonesian league until he obtains a work permit. Essien along with his teammate Carlton Cole was hauled before the government-backed Professional Sports Agency after they were found to have made their debuts on Saturday for Persib Bandung despite not possessing work permits. After … Read more
Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are facing problems in Indonesia after their new club admitted it had not obtained work permits for the ex-English Premier League players. The two were signed with great fanfare last month by Persib Bandung, one of the country’s best clubs, in a boost for Indonesian football as it seeks to … Read more
Former Chelsea stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are facing the prospect of imprisonment in Indonesia after their club Persib Bandung admitted it had not acquired work permits for the high-profile duo. Essien and cole were signed last month amid fanfare and made their respective debuts last Saturday in a 0-0 draw against Arema FC. … Read more
Former Chelsea stars Michael Essien and Carlton Cole are facing the prospect of imprisonment in Indonesia after their club Persib Bandung admitted it had not acquired work permits for the high-profile duo. Essien and cole were signed last month amid fanfare and made their respective debuts last Saturday in a 0-0 draw against Arema FC. … Read more
Persib Bandung duo, Michael Essien and Carlton Cole, are facing potential jail term in Indonesia following the club’s failure to provide them work permits. Essien and Cole completed a transfer move to the Indonesia outfit last month and made their respective debuts last Saturday in a 0-0 draw against Arema FC. But, the players and their … Read more
Persib Bandung were dealt a stunning blow ahead of the opening of Liga 1 tournament after they were defeated 2-0 by lowly Bali United with their Ghanaian superstar Michael Essien starting from the bench. The star-studded team had to swallow the embarrassment of being defeated by Bali United. Entertaining Bali United at the Stadium of … Read more
play videoDream debut for the former Chelsea star Michael Essien scored on his Perisab Bandung debut on Wednesday in their 7-0 friendly win over Parsika Kawarang. The midfield ace netted the fifth goal in the 78th minute after Dedi Kusnadar bagged a brace in the 24th and 40th minutes respectively. Atep and Matsunaga were on … Read more
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien says the season ahead with his new Indonesian club Persib Bandung excites him. The former Premier League winner was recently unveiled to the fans and went and to have his first training session with his new teammates. The move unites Essien with former Chelsea teammate Carlton Cole … Read more
Former West Ham United and Chelsea striker Carlton Cole has signed for Indonesia’s Persib Bandung, the club announced Thursday. Cole joined Persib just two weeks after his former Chelsea teammate and ex-AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien signed for the club — the highest-profile player to make the move to Indonesia for years. … Read more