Rancak Media – Wareng Wareng, the respected leader of the Panser Biru supporters’ group, has publicly addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding individuals holding stakes in multiple football clubs. This debate intensified within Liga Indonesia’s club management circles following Datu Nova’s acquisition of a majority share in PSIS.
Taking to his personal Instagram account, @kepareng_wareng, Wareng shared his perspective with a tone that was both casual and subtly critical of various parties. His comments notably touched upon the predicament of Faris Julinar, the former CEO of Persela Lamongan.
In his post, Wareng highlighted that multi-club ownership is far from a new phenomenon in Indonesian football. Such practices, he noted, have long been commonplace and often perceived as acceptable by many key stakeholders in the sport.
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However, the issue becomes problematic when it enters the realm of public opinion, where emotions often override objectivity. This frequently leads to the unfair targeting of specific individuals.
“I’ve said it before, one person owning shares in two or three clubs in Indonesia is quite common,” Wareng asserted in his post.
He then drew attention to the earlier demands from certain factions for Faris to resign as CEO of Persela Lamongan, a call that emerged after his wife, Datu Nova, acquired a controlling stake in PSIS.
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Now, with Faris no longer holding the CEO position, Wareng observes an ironic turn of events. The scrutiny has escalated to the point where even Faris’s personal businesses are reportedly facing boycott threats.
Wareng expressed genuine sympathy for Faris Julinar’s current situation, especially considering Faris is also known as the husband of Nova Datu, the new CEO of PSIS Semarang.
This personal connection has unfortunately dragged Faris into a web of accusations. These range from claims that Persela’s team bus was repurposed for PSIS to allegations of a “Bedol Deso” (mass exodus or relocation) involving the Laskar Joko Tingkir team.
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Among the points Wareng specifically highlighted was the rebranding of the team bus previously used by Persela, which is now emblazoned with PSIS livery.
He pointed out that this situation has deeply upset certain fan groups, who perceive all these changes as directly attributable to Faris.
Yet, Wareng argued that not all operational decisions can be solely blamed on one individual, especially since Faris was merely a minority shareholder at Persela, not the majority owner.
Furthermore, Wareng addressed the departure of several Persela players to PSIS. Two players from Central Java who previously strengthened Laskar Joko Tingkir, Wawan Febrianto and Octivian Chiniago, officially joined Laskar Mahesa Jenar.
He suggested that Persela’s financial condition deteriorated after Faris’s departure. This, he explained, led players to seek opportunities elsewhere, including PSIS Semarang. However, this natural consequence has fueled accusations that Faris intentionally poached Persela players.
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“Persela’s key players left because the new management couldn’t afford their salaries and wanted to join PSIS, but people think Faris was cruel enough to hijack them,” Wareng wrote in his post.
Wareng believes such accusations are unfair and oversimplify what are inherently complex issues. For him, Faris has been unfairly made a scapegoat, an easy target for blame.
With a touch of characteristic fan humor and sarcasm, Wareng questioned whether Faris was merely being used as a scapegoat for larger, more systemic problems.
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“Poor Faris in the East (Java), just being blamed for everything. Or perhaps mas bos (the big boss) has already opened a branch in Lamongan?” Wareng quipped.
Wareng’s statements add another layer of complexity to the intricate situation surrounding Persela Lamongan, shedding light on issues of club governance and ownership ethics within Liga Indonesia.
On one hand, the issue of dual ownership frequently sparks debate. On the other hand, voices from supporters like Wareng highlight a growing weariness with the endless cycle of accusations and finger-pointing.
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To this day, the controversy surrounding Faris Julinar, Persela Lamongan, and PSIS Semarang continues to be a hot topic across social media. Wareng’s perspective, at the very least, offers an alternative viewpoint: that behind the uproar, there may be an individual who is too often blamed for what are fundamentally structural problems.
Summary
Wareng Wareng, leader of the Panser Biru supporters’ group, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding multi-club ownership in Liga Indonesia, asserting that Faris Julinar, former CEO of Persela Lamongan, is being unfairly made a scapegoat. This debate intensified after Faris’s wife, Datu Nova, acquired a majority stake in PSIS. Wareng highlighted that owning shares in multiple clubs is not a new phenomenon in Indonesian football but can lead to unfair targeting in public discourse.
Wareng argued that accusations against Faris, such as the repurposing of Persela’s team bus for PSIS and the departure of players to PSIS, oversimplify complex issues. He explained that Faris was a minority shareholder at Persela and that players left due to the new management’s financial constraints, not Faris’s malicious intent. Wareng believes Faris is being blamed for larger, structural problems rather than individual wrongdoing.
