Nara United F.C.
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| Full name | Nara United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Kolak Boat Warriors (team) Kolak Mania (supporters) | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Ground | Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium, Narathiwat, Thailand | ||
| Capacity | 7,000 | ||
| Chairman |  Kuseng Yawohasan | ||
| Manager | Wachara Yawohasan | ||
| Coach | Pittaya Pimarnman | ||
| League | Thai Division 2 League Southern Region | ||
| 2011 | 7th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Nara United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat Province. They currently play in the division 2 in Thai football, the Thai Division 2 League southern region.The team lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2009 and 2010 which became one of the most successful season in their history.
Nara United were founded in 2010 and their rivalries are Satun United and Yala F.C. which also based in Thailand southern border.The team is widely known by their nickname The Kolak Boat warriors which can be seen in the club logo.
History
The early years
Nara United is a football club from city of Narathiwat established from the football club of Sports Association of Narathiwat Province. They first participated in the Football Cup in National Games Tournament at Rachaburi province. In the year 2006, the club joined the Thailand Professional League in the name of Narathiwat Football Club, and in 2011, The club return to joined the Regional League Division 2 Southern in the name of Nara United Football Club after separated from Narathiwat FC. The club had the nickname as The Kolak Boat Warriors and changed their logo in 2010 season accordingly.
First major successes
In 2009 they won the Gold medal in the National Games38th title at Trang province by beating Ratchaburi1-0 at the Trang Central Stadium, and now they moved to Regional League Division 2 Southern in the 2011 season. The Kolak Boat Warriors tribes finished 7th place in the First leg of Thai League division 2 southern zone 2011 season.
In 2010 they were invited to play in the Super Champion Cup and reached the final, defeating the likes of Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya and Kasem Bundit University along the way. In the final they won above Chiangrai United 3-0 in the secornd games after first games they drawn 0-0.
In 2010 they were again invited to participate in the 39th National Games at Chonburi province, but were defeated in the semi-finals round against Chonburi F.C., they lost 1-2 in normal play. They have formed links with Chonburi.
Regional League Division 2 Southern
Nara United played in the first Regional League Division 2 Southern in 2011 with the lost against Last season runner up Trang by scored 2-3. On March 3, 2011 the club achieved its first victory in the Regional League Division 2 Southern against the highly fancied Chumphon.In the lastest game against Hatyai F.C.,It was clouded by enjoyable when Hat Yai scored their only goal in the first of that games. It mattered little when Nara United striker Hasen Maeroh scored a goal from 35 yards out and then followed it up with a second goal also become a hattrick hiro in that game to condemn Hat Yai to their third loss in the competition 3-1.
Stadium
At the start of the Regional League Division 2 Southern, Nara United used the Bangnara Arena Stadium or Narathiwat Municipality Stadium for the first half of the season, but due to a dispute with the local authority,In 2011 season they moved back to the local stadium Nara Forest side Stadium or Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.
Supporters
Supporters of Nara United are often referred to as the Kolak Mania which refers to the Kolak boat symbol of the club.
Honours
Domestic Leagues
- Regional League Division 2 Southern
- Winners (1) : 2009
- Thailand National Games
- Winners Gold medal (1) : 2009
- Winners Silver medal (1) : 2006
- Winners bronze medal (1) : 2010
- Super Champion Cup
- Winners (1) : 2010
- Sungai Kolok Cup
- Winners (1): 2011
- S'5 Unity League
- Runners-up (1): 2008
- S'5 Unity Youth cup U-20
- Winners (3): 2007, 2008, 2009
- Runners-up (1): 2010
- Southern royal shield Trophy 2009 (Phangga Cup)
- Winners (1): 2009
Seasons
| Season | League | FA Cup | Queen's Cup |
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||||
| 2006 | PRO | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 34 | 45 | 5th | ||||||
| 2007 | DIV1 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 8th | ||||||
| 2008 | DIV2 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 17 | 37 | 3rd | ||||||
| 2009 | DIV2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 10 | 34 | 1st | ||||||
| 2010 | DIV1 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 64 | 15 | 16th | ||||||
| 2011 | DIV2 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 7th | ||||||
| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted | Relegated |
Players
First team squad
As of June 4, 2011 [1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaches
Coaches by Years (2006-present)
| Name | Nat | Period | Honours |
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| Nimit Liewtrakul |
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2006 | Pro League: 2006 |
| Narit Suthikalad |
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2007 | Thailand Division 1 League: 2007 |
| Pittaya Pimarnman |
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2008 | Thailand Division 2 League: 2008 |
| Pittaya Pimarnman |
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2009-11 | Thailand Division 2 League: 2009-11 |
| Lukman U-seng |
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2011 | Thailand Division 2 League: 2011 |
Technical staff
As of June 2009:
| Name | Nationality | Role |
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| Kuseng Yawohasan |
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Chairman |
| Wachara Yawohasan |
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Team Manager (present) |
| Pittaya Pimarnman |
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Technical Development Director |
| Lukman U-seng |
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First Team Head Coach |
| Suriya Yayi |
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Goalkeeping Coach |
Club officials
Nara United Football Club
- Chairman: Kuseng Yawohasan
- CEO & Team Manager: Wachara Yawohasan
- Assistant Manager: Tanawit Chaiyanupong
- Marketing & PR Director: Bunyarit Adulyapatara
- Manager of finance division: Sarahudin Abu
- Assistant Manager of finance division: Adnan Chemayi
- Clubs licensing: Manuha Che-arong
- Assistant Clubs licensing: Umran Chesoh
- Team Secretary: Sulkiflee Deyoh
Coaching and Staff
- Technical Development Director: Pittaya Pimarnman
- Head Coach: Lukman U-seng
- Assistant Head Coach: Suriya Yayi
- Goalkeeper Coach: Abifa-esan Ya
- Fitness Coach: Marinor Chewo
- Physical Therapy Technicians : Sobart Saniwi
- Physiotherapist: Ayuf Salae
- Kit manager:Awae Cheteh
- Team Staff: Rudsalam Doloh, Adul Mamat
- Reserve team coach: Nimit Liewtrakul
- Reserve team Goalkeeping coach: Wichian Phupongpaibun
- Youth Academy Director: Wanchai Eso
Former players
Alliance Clubs
References
External links
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