B. Sathianathan
Sathianathan s/o R. Bhaskran (9 May 1958 – 18 July 2023), also known as Coach Sathia, was a Malaysian football coach and player.[1] His final coaching role was with Sarawak United in the Malaysia Super League, having previously coached the Malaysia and the under-23 team.
Playing career
As a player and
Coaching career
Early in his career in coaching, Sathianathan coached
In 2006, he was selected by the
His first match as the team's head coach was in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain. In the match, Malaysia lost 4–1 before drawing 0–0 at Shah Alam. After the World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign ended, he then brought the under-23 side to the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand, without any success after only managing one win, one draw and one defeat and for the first time since 1999, Malaysia failed to advance into the semi-finals.
For 2008, Sathianathan brought the Malaysia XI to face Premier League club Chelsea. Eventually, the match was won 2–0 by Chelsea and the squads did well in the match as Chelsea head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praised the Malaysian team.
In the 2008 Merdeka Tournament, Sathianathan again brought Malaysia into the final. Malaysia showed impressive performances from the start of the tournament and did not concede in all of their matches. However Sathianathan's side lost 6–5 in a penalty shoot-out against Vietnam in the final.[4]
In
In February 2009, Sathianathan's one-year contract was terminated by the FAM, after Malaysia was thrashed 5–0 by
Sathianathan was appointed the coach of
Sathianathan was announced as the new
On 22 November 2018, Sathianathan was announced as
On 21 September 2020, Sathianathan was sacked by Selangor due to a string of poor results after the Malaysian Super League resumed.[18][19]
Personal life and views
Regarding the continuation of playing in the Malaysia Football League throughout the
B. Sathianathan died of cancer on 18 July 2023, at the age of 65.[20]
B Satiananthan left behind his legacy through his kids, Sheena Satiananthan, Shervina Satiananthan, Visnu Satiananthan and Dorshen Satiananthan.[21]
Honours
Negeri Sembilan
- Sultan's Gold Cup: 1992 [22]
Malaysia U23
- Merdeka Tournament: 2007; runner-up 2008
Kelantan FA
ATM FA
Felda United FC
- Malaysia Premier League: 2018
Individual
- National Football Award Best Coach: 2010, 2012, 2017
References
- ^ a b c "A love for football". The Star. 17 April 2006. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "BEKAS PEMAIN KINI BERGELAR PRESIDEN MFL" (in Malay). Malaysia Football League. 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Eric Samuel (1 February 2006). "MPPJ to draw up new post for German coach". The Star Online. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Heartbreak As Malaysia Lose To Vietnam In Penalty Shootout". BERNAMA. 26 October 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
- ^ "Peluang kedua buat Sathia". Utusan Malaysia. 16 December 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2008.(in Malay)
- ^ "FAM Terminate Coach Sathianathan, Team Manager Chin Aun". BERNAMA. 1 February 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2009.
- ^ "Malaysia sack Sathianathan". FIFA.com. 1 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ "KAFA appoint Sathianathan as CEO for coaching". BERNAMA via Arena.my. 26 January 2011. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ "MSL: ATM want Sathia back in charge". 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Sathia jurulatih baharu Felda United". Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ "Sathianathan gunning for more success at Felda | New Straits Times".
- ^ "Felda coach accepts demotion | New Straits Times".
- ^ "Football: Felda still in Fighters' mode as they wrap up campaign | The Star".
- ^ "'Bye-bye FELDA' | Harian Metro".
- ^ "Reference at www.utusan.com.my".
- ^ "B. Sathianathan's appointment by Selangor FA completes interesting coincidence | Goal.com".
- ^ "'I want Selangor fans to smile again, said new coach Sathianathan | New Straits Times".
- ^ "Selangor pecat Sathianathan | Berita Harian".
- ^ "Sathianathan no longer Red Giants' head coach | Sports | Malay Mail". 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Ex-Harimau Malaya boss Sathianathan dies aged 65". The Vibes. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "King, Queen extend condolences to Sathianathan's family". The Star. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 28 February 2018.