PSIS Semarang supporters finally have clarity regarding their concerns about the club’s management. Faris, the former CEO of Persela Lamongan, has chosen to resign from his position, a move aimed at mitigating a potential conflict of interest.
These widespread anxieties had been a major talking point among fans, particularly given that PSIS and Persela both compete in the same league – specifically, they are both contenders in the East Group of the Pegadaian Championship. Prior to Faris’s resignation, there was considerable apprehension that strategic decisions for either club could be unduly influenced by the dual interests of shareholders, raising questions about fairness and impartiality.
In direct response to these fan concerns, Faris made the decisive choice to step down, signaling his unwavering commitment to upholding the club’s integrity. This proactive decision is widely seen as the appropriate course of action, ensuring that PSIS Semarang remains free from any perception of bias that could potentially tarnish the competitive spirit and overall atmosphere of the league.
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Meanwhile, Wareng, the Chairman of Panser Biru, a prominent PSIS Semarang supporters‘ group, shared his perspective on the matter via his personal Instagram account, @kepareng_wareng.
In his post, Wareng argued that the ownership of shares in multiple clubs is, in fact, not an unprecedented phenomenon within Indonesian football. “I also initially wondered if there wasn’t a conflict of interest with Mas Faris from Persela and Mbak Datu from PSIS,” he wrote. “However, after further consideration, we experienced similar situations in Liga 1 previously, and even now in Liga 2, it appears to be commonplace and seemingly unproblematic.”
Wareng further elaborated by citing examples from Liga 1, where various club shareholders also held interests in other clubs without significant issues arising. He contended that as long as there is a clearly defined controlling shareholder, the management structure remains effectively controllable. “During Liga 1, shareholders of PSIS, Persija, PSS, and others also had similar arrangements, and it wasn’t an issue, especially since YS is the controlling shareholder at PSIS,” he added. He also highlighted parallel scenarios in Liga 2, such as AVJ’s involvement with Kendal Tornado FC and its shareholder ties to PSIS.
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Nevertheless, Wareng expressed his full appreciation for Faris‘s decision to step down from Persela, recognizing it as a crucial move to safeguard the trust of the supporters.
“I commend Mas Faris for choosing to resign from Persela in response to supporter demands,” he stated. “Unlike ‘that person,’ who resigned not due to supporter demands, but because the share price was right.”
Faris‘s decision is widely believed to calm the atmosphere among PSIS Semarang supporters, simultaneously underscoring that the club’s management continues to prioritize transparency and integrity above all else. With the resolution of this polemic, fans are now hopeful that PSIS can fully refocus its efforts on achieving its performance targets for the current competitive season.
Summary
Faris, the former CEO of Persela Lamongan, has resigned from his position to mitigate a potential conflict of interest regarding PSIS Semarang. This decision directly addresses widespread fan anxieties, given that both PSIS and Persela compete in the same league group. His proactive move aims to uphold PSIS Semarang’s integrity and remove any perception of bias.
Wareng, Chairman of Panser Biru, acknowledged that dual ownership situations are not unprecedented in Indonesian football, citing past examples in Liga 1 and Liga 2. Nevertheless, he fully appreciated Faris’s decision to step down from Persela, recognizing it as a crucial step to safeguard supporter trust. This resolution is expected to calm PSIS Semarang supporters, allowing the club to refocus on its performance targets.
