Bucheon SK
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Bucheon SK was the former name of South Korea
n football club
Jeju United, which was based in Bucheon
from 1995 to 2005, prior to its relocation to Jeju
at the start of the 2006 season.
in 1983, the team originally called Yukong Kokkiri has lifted the K-League Championship on only one occasion in 1989.
At the end of 1995 the side moved from the Dongdaemun Stadium
in Seoul
to the Mokdong Stadium
on the western edge of Seoul, as part of K-League's decentralization policy. This policy was carried out due to two reasons. In 1995, Korea was under bidding for 2002 FIFA World Cup
. So first reason is that KFA
and K-League
want to build a soccer-specific stadium
in Seoul
and second reason is that KFA
and K-League
want to spread football fever to the provinces. 3 clubs based in Seoul
- Yukong Kokkiri, LG Cheetahs
, Ilhwa Chunma
didn't accept this policy. But Korean government gave eviction order to 3 clubs. But they guaranteed if clubs build a soccer-specific stadium
in Seoul, clubs have a Seoul franchise and then return to Seoul. As a result, 3 clubs were evicted from seoul
to other cities, then Yukong Kokkiri is moved to the city of Bucheon
, a satellite city of Seoul, and was now known as the Bucheon Yukong. But Bucheon
din't have a stadium. So they used Mokdong Stadium
, Seoul until 2000.
Mid-way through the 1997 season the club rebranded itself as Bucheon SK, and at the start of the 2001 season moved to the 35,545 seater Bucheon Stadium.
, renaming the club Jeju United FC
.
Following the move, former fans of Bucheon FC began a movement to establish a brand new Bucheon side. The initial goal was to create a team for participation in the 2007 Korea National League season, however they joined the K3 League
for the 2008 season.
A Forever Bucheon banner, displayed by fans behind the movement to create the new Bucheon FC at a 2006 World Cup match between South Korea and France June 18, 2006.
Yoon Jung-Hwan
Patrick Villars
Cheick Oumar Dabo
József Somogyi
Tadeusz Swiatek Vitaliy Parakhnevych
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n football club
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
Jeju United, which was based in Bucheon
Bucheon
Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul. Manufacturing operations are located in the city.Bucheon promotes itself as the cultural centre of the Seoul Metropolitan Area...
from 1995 to 2005, prior to its relocation to Jeju
Jeju City
Jeju is the capital of Jeju province in South Korea and the largest city on the island of Jeju. Its geographical location is . The city is served by Jeju International Airport ....
at the start of the 2006 season.
History
A founding member of the K-LeagueK-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
in 1983, the team originally called Yukong Kokkiri has lifted the K-League Championship on only one occasion in 1989.
At the end of 1995 the side moved from the Dongdaemun Stadium
Dongdaemun Stadium
The Dongdaemun Stadium, was in Seoul, South Korea and included a multi-purpose athletics stadium, a baseball park and other sports facilities. It was located near the Dongdaemun or Great East Gate and the surrounding Dongdaemun market and had many vendors selling athletics-related goods...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
to the Mokdong Stadium
Mokdong Stadium
Mokdong Stadium is a Sports complex located in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. It has a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 30,000, a baseball stadium, and an Artificial ice rink. It was opened on October 31, 1989...
on the western edge of Seoul, as part of K-League's decentralization policy. This policy was carried out due to two reasons. In 1995, Korea was under bidding for 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
. So first reason is that KFA
KFA
KFA can refer to:* Kentucky Fairness Alliance* Korea Football Association* Korean Friendship Association* Kuwait Football Association...
and K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
want to build a soccer-specific stadium
Soccer-specific stadium
Soccer-specific stadium is a term used mainly in the United States, Canada, Australia and South Korea coined by Lamar Hunt, to refer to a sports stadium either purpose built or fundamentally redesigned for soccer and whose primary function is to host soccer matches, as opposed to a multipurpose...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and second reason is that KFA
KFA
KFA can refer to:* Kentucky Fairness Alliance* Korea Football Association* Korean Friendship Association* Kuwait Football Association...
and K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
want to spread football fever to the provinces. 3 clubs based in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
- Yukong Kokkiri, LG Cheetahs
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
, Ilhwa Chunma
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League...
didn't accept this policy. But Korean government gave eviction order to 3 clubs. But they guaranteed if clubs build a soccer-specific stadium
Soccer-specific stadium
Soccer-specific stadium is a term used mainly in the United States, Canada, Australia and South Korea coined by Lamar Hunt, to refer to a sports stadium either purpose built or fundamentally redesigned for soccer and whose primary function is to host soccer matches, as opposed to a multipurpose...
in Seoul, clubs have a Seoul franchise and then return to Seoul. As a result, 3 clubs were evicted from seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
to other cities, then Yukong Kokkiri is moved to the city of Bucheon
Bucheon
Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul. Manufacturing operations are located in the city.Bucheon promotes itself as the cultural centre of the Seoul Metropolitan Area...
, a satellite city of Seoul, and was now known as the Bucheon Yukong. But Bucheon
Bucheon
Bucheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul. Manufacturing operations are located in the city.Bucheon promotes itself as the cultural centre of the Seoul Metropolitan Area...
din't have a stadium. So they used Mokdong Stadium
Mokdong Stadium
Mokdong Stadium is a Sports complex located in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. It has a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 30,000, a baseball stadium, and an Artificial ice rink. It was opened on October 31, 1989...
, Seoul until 2000.
Mid-way through the 1997 season the club rebranded itself as Bucheon SK, and at the start of the 2001 season moved to the 35,545 seater Bucheon Stadium.
Surprise move to Jeju Island
In 2006, the owners of SK made the surprise decision to relocate to JejuJeju-do
Jeju-do is the only special autonomous province of South Korea, situated on and coterminous with the country's largest island. Jeju-do lies in the Korea Strait, southwest of Jeollanam-do Province, of which it was a part before it became a separate province in 1946...
, renaming the club Jeju United FC
Jeju United FC
Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:...
.
Following the move, former fans of Bucheon FC began a movement to establish a brand new Bucheon side. The initial goal was to create a team for participation in the 2007 Korea National League season, however they joined the K3 League
K3 League
The Challengers League is a top amateur football competition in South Korea. Created in 2007, it is the third tier of South Korean football league system-History:2007 was the inaugural season of the K3 League, and ten teams competed in the competition....
for the 2008 season.
- Please read the article of Anyang LG CheetahsAnyang LG CheetahsAnyang LG Cheetahs was a South Korean football club located in Anyang, Gyeonggi. It was owned and managed by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group. The club was considered a powerhouse in the K-League...
for more details.
Supporters
A Forever Bucheon banner, displayed by fans behind the movement to create the new Bucheon FC at a 2006 World Cup match between South Korea and France June 18, 2006.
Former Notable players
Lee Eul-YongLee Eul-Yong
Lee Eul-Yong is a South Korean former football player. He previously played for Anyang LG Cheetahs, Bucheon SK, FC Seoul and Gangwon FC in the Korean K-League, and was part of the South Korean national team at the 2002 World Cup and was one of Guus Hiddink's favorite players. He was capable of...
Yoon Jung-Hwan
Yoon Jung-Hwan
Yoon Jung-Hwan is a South Korean former football player, currently manager of Sagan Tosu.In Korea, He started his professional football career at Yukong Kokkiri and played at Bucheon SK and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for two seasons.He played most notably for Cerezo Osaka in Japan...
Patrick Villars
Patrick Villars
Patrick Villars is a former Ghanaian football player.- Career :Villars has played for the Ebusua Dwarfs, Trabzonspor, Bucheon SK and Maccabi Petah Tikva FC.- International :...
Cheick Oumar Dabo
Cheick Oumar Dabo
Cheick Oumar Dabo is a Malian football player, who plays for Alahly Benghazi.-Bucheon SK:Dabo joined Bucheon SK in 2002. One of very few Africans playing in South Korea, Dabo earned a spot in the K-League All-Stars Soccer in 2002 and 2003, scoring in both games. He was selected for the team in...
József Somogyi
József Somogyi
József Somogyi is a Hungarian football player who has played at attacking midfielder.His previous club is Győri ETO, Siófok, Csepel, MATÁV SC Sopron, Bucheon Yukong in South Korea, Hapoel Kfar Saba in Israel, and SC-ESV Parndorf in Austria....
Tadeusz Swiatek Vitaliy Parakhnevych
Managers
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
 Russia Valeri Nepomniachi |
1996 | 1998 |
 South Korea Cho Yoon-HwanCho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan is South Korean football manager and formerly football player.He played in K-League side Hallelujah FC andYukong Kokkiri in South Korea.... |
1999 | 2001 |
| South Korea Choi Yun-Gyeom |
2001 | 2002 |
 Turkey Tınaz TırpanTinaz Tirpan Tınaz Tırpan is a former coach of the Turkey national football team, Kayserispor and Fenerbahçe SK.Tırpan was appointed as Turkey coach in 1988, succeeding Mustafa Denizli... |
2002 | 2003 |
| South Korea Ha Jae-Hoon |
2003 | 2003 |
| South Korea Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong is a South Korean football manager, who currentlay manages Chunnam Dragons.- Club career statistics :- Coach & Manager Career :* 1990 : Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso Trainer* 1991-1993 : LG Cheetahs Coach* 1994 : LG Cheetahs Scouter... |
2004 | 2005 |
Club honours
- K-LeagueK-LeagueThe Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
Runners-up: 1
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- 2000K-League 2000-League table:Point system : W - 3 points, WP - 1 point. no extra time-See also:* 2000 K-League Championship* 2000 K-League Cup* 2000 K-League Cup * 2000 Korean FA Cup...
- Korean FA CupKorean FA CupThe Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs which is held by KFA....
Runners-up: 1
- Korean FA Cup
- 2004Korean FA Cup 2004-First Round:-Second Round:------------------------------------------------------------NB : Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC withdraw before first round.-Round of 32:----------------------------------------...
- K-League CupK-League CupThe K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
Champion: 2
- K-League Cup
- 1996, 2000
- K-League CupK-League CupThe K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
Runners-up: 2
- K-League Cup
- 1998, 1998
- 2000
Statistics
- Yukong Kokkiri (1983–1995), Bucheon Yukong / Bucehon SK (1996–2005)| Season | Teams | K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
Played | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
FA Cup Korean FA Cup The Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs which is held by KFA.... |
Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
9 | 4th | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 55 | 51 | +4 | 48 | Winners | Semi-finals | Valeri Nepomniachi |
| 1997 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | 10th | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 36 | -17 | 11 | 5th(A) Group B 3rd(P) |
Quarter-finals | Valeri Nepomniachi |
| 1998 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | 7th | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 24 | Runners-up(A) Group B 3rd(PM) |
Round of 16 | Valeri Nepomniachi Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan is South Korean football manager and formerly football player.He played in K-League side Hallelujah FC andYukong Kokkiri in South Korea.... (C Caretaker manager In association football, a caretaker manager is someone who takes temporary charge of the management of a football club, usually when the regular manager is dismissed or leaves for a different club. However, a caretaker may also be appointed if the regular manager is ill or unable to attend to his... ) |
| 1999 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | 3rd | 29 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 41 | +7 | 47 | 8th(A) Group A 3rd(D) |
Quarter-finals | Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan is South Korean football manager and formerly football player.He played in K-League side Hallelujah FC andYukong Kokkiri in South Korea.... |
| 2000 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | Runners-up | 32 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 54 | 45 | +9 | 41 | 9th(A) Winners(D) |
Semi-finals | Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan is South Korean football manager and formerly football player.He played in K-League side Hallelujah FC andYukong Kokkiri in South Korea.... |
| 2001 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | 7th | 27 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 35 | Group B 5th | Round of 16 | Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan Cho Yoon-Hwan is South Korean football manager and formerly football player.He played in K-League side Hallelujah FC andYukong Kokkiri in South Korea.... Choi Yun-Gyeom |
| 2002 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
10 | 8th | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 40 | -8 | 32 | Group A 3rd | Round of 16 | Choi Yun-Gyeom Tınaz Tırpan Tinaz Tirpan Tınaz Tırpan is a former coach of the Turkey national football team, Kayserispor and Fenerbahçe SK.Tırpan was appointed as Turkey coach in 1988, succeeding Mustafa Denizli... |
| 2003 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
12 | 12th | 44 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 39 | 73 | -34 | 21 | No competition | Semi-finals | Tınaz Tırpan Tinaz Tirpan Tınaz Tırpan is a former coach of the Turkey national football team, Kayserispor and Fenerbahçe SK.Tırpan was appointed as Turkey coach in 1988, succeeding Mustafa Denizli... Ha Jae-Hoon |
| 2004 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
13 | 13th | 24 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 25 | 11th | Runners-up | Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong is a South Korean football manager, who currentlay manages Chunnam Dragons.- Club career statistics :- Coach & Manager Career :* 1990 : Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso Trainer* 1991-1993 : LG Cheetahs Coach* 1994 : LG Cheetahs Scouter... |
| 2005 Jeju United FC (Bucheon Yukong / Bucheon SK) seasons 1996-2005 Jeju United FC seasons 1996-2005 statistics... |
13 | 5th | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 42 | 4th | Round of 16 | Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong Jung Hae-Seong is a South Korean football manager, who currentlay manages Chunnam Dragons.- Club career statistics :- Coach & Manager Career :* 1990 : Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso Trainer* 1991-1993 : LG Cheetahs Coach* 1994 : LG Cheetahs Scouter... |