Malaysian Premier League side Kelantan have appointed Peter Butler as their new coach for the season which begins in January.

The former West Ham midfielder has previously coached Sabah, SAF and Persiba.

Kafa council member Azman Ibrahim said they wanted a candidate who was familiar with the local scene and the Englishman fitted the bill, having coached Sabah for two seasons (2003-04). Click to continue reading...

Following Persiba's 2-1 home defeat by Persipura the other night coach Peter Butler found himself without a job as he paid the ultimate price. The Borneo side acted quickly by bringing in Daniel Roekito, formerly of Persik and PSIM. Click to continue reading...

The Black Pearls from Jayapura comfortably brushed past Persita winning 3-0. Two goals from Boaz Solassa and one from defender Ricardo Salempessy did the trick.

Arema returned to winning ways under their new coach Gusnul Yakin, inflicting PSM's first defeat of the season 2-0. Mbamba and Serge did the damage. Click to continue reading...

The leading Indonesian striker this season thus far was back among the goals as Peter Butler's Persiba returned to winning ways this afternoon. They beat struggling PSMS 2-1.

In a turnip for the books Persijap went to Persipura and stole a 1-1 draw while in the pther games this afternoon Persik returned to winning ways beating Deltras 3-0. Click to continue reading...

One of the few Indonesians to have scored in the new ISL season, Musafri has already impressed people who have seen him.

Now his coach, for West Ham player Peter Butler, is calling for him to step up to the national team.

The Persiba striker doesn't appear to have much in the way of competition. Click to continue reading...

Ex-West Ham and West Brom player Peter Butler is still only 41 years old but he has already coached in five different countries.

After leaving his post as reserve coach of Halifax in 2001, Butler moved to Australia where he worked with Sorrento Soccer Club in Perth. In 2003, the former tough-tackling midfielder took over Malaysian club Sabah before heading to Singapore and eight months as head coach of Singapore Armed Forces. Click to continue reading...