Global F.C.
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| Full name | Global Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 2000 | ||
| Chairman | Dan Palami | ||
| Manager | Edwin Cabalida | ||
| League | UFL Division 1 | ||
| 2011–12 | UFL Division 1, 1st | ||
| Website | http://globalfc.ph/ | ||
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Global Football Club is a Filipino association football club originally formed in March 2000.[1] They are the current champions of the United Football League after gaining its first title in the 2011–12 season.
History
The team started in Division 2 of the United Football League inaugural season. On that same season, the team managed to finish top of the Second Division with an unbeaten record. As a result, the team was automatically promoted to LBC-United Football League First Division on the following season.
Global won the 2010–11 United Football Cup and was on the brink of winning the 2010–11 United Football League season title but eventually defeated by the 2009–10 United Football Cup champions and 2009–10 United Football League season champions Philippine Air Force in the 2010–11 United Football League season finale.
After the club suffered from a surprise 2–3 loss to Stallions in 2011–12 United Football Cup, Dan Palami gave to Graeme Mackinnon the job to coach Global.[2] Mackinnon debut game for Global against Cebu Queen City United is a 3–0 victory.[3]
Citing some family concerns, the 65-year-old coach who took Global FC to the semifinals of the UFL Cup and to second place after six games in the league resigned. Since the club will have a short break, Dan Palami said he will use the time to find a coach similar to Mackinnon's performance.[4]
Global FC won their first league title on goal difference against runners-up Kaya, after a 1–1 draw with third-placers Loyola Meralco Sparks on 26 June 2012.
Crest
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The club's first crest 2000-2011
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Crest used from 2011-2012 -
Current crest used from 2012–present
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
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| 2010–11 | unknown | Smartmatic |
| 2011 | unknown | aptglobal.com |
| 2011–2012 | LGR Athletic Wears, Inc. | none |
| 2012–present | LGR Athletic Wears, Inc. | Kia Motors Philippines |
- 1Major shirt sponsor (names located at the front of the shirt).
- 2Secondary sponsor (names mostly located at the back of the shirt)
Current squad
- As of 19 September 2012[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honors
- United Football League Division 1
- United Football League Division 2
- Winners (1): 2009–10
- Winners (1): 2010-11
Notes
- ^ They competed as "Teknika FC" for sponsorship reasons.
References
- ^ "Global FC". globalfc.wordpress.com. Global FC. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Biantan, Jack (20 October 2011). "Biantan : Cebu footie legend gives Global FC a try". Sun Star Cagayan de Oro. sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Limpag, Mike T. (16 October 2011). "Cebu Queen City United drops UFL debut". Sun Star Cebu. sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Limpag, Mike T. (19 February 2012). "Citing family concerns, former Cebu-based Australian Graeme Mackinnon resigns from Global FC". Sun Star Cebu. sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Soccer Central Philippines (19 September 2012). "UFL Releases Division 1 Lineup". soccercentralph.com. Soccer Central Philippines. Retrieved 19 September 2012.