Assyriska BK is a Swedish football club based in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.[1] The club was formed in 1985 by Assyrian immigrants[2] and is currently playing in Division 2 Västra Götaland which is the fourth tier of Swedish football.[3] They play their home matches at Ruddalens IP in Västra Frölunda.[1] Assyriska BK are affiliated to the Göteborgs Fotbollförbund.[4]
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| Full name | Assyriska Bollklubb | ||
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| Nickname(s) | ABK | ||
| Founded | 1985 | ||
| Ground | Ruddalens IP Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Chairman | Engin Aslan | ||
| Manager | Ahrun Çiçek | ||
| League | Division 2 Västra Götaland | ||
| 2019 | Division 2 Västra Götaland, 8th | ||
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History
editThe Assyrians who had settled in Gothenburg formed in 1976 the football club Göteborgs Assyriska Idrottsförening (GAIF) that was attached to the Assyriska Mesopotamiska Association in Gothenburg.[2]
After a couple years of football experience they formed in 1985 Assyriska BK (ABK) as a sports division of the Assyriska Mesopotamiska Association in Gothenburg. ABK was reformed into an independent association and formed with the objective of promoting their sporting interests in the Assyrian Association in Gothenburg. The club has its base within the Assyriska Association of Västra Frölunda with over 1,000 members.[2] Since their foundation Assyriska BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. Over the years the club has expanded and has today several youth teams.[5]
In 2016 Assyriska BK was promoted for the first time in the club history to Division 1 which is the third tier of Swedish football.
In 1985 Yousif Sifo played on the team and has held all scoring records.[6][7]
Supporters
editAssyriska BK's official fan club was formed in 2008 under the name Ultras Suryoye Göteborg, also known as USG.[8]
Current squad
editUpdated 19 February 2020. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current staff
edit- Head coach: ' Ahrun Çiçek
- Assistant coach: George Kalyun
- Assistant coach: Daniel Stanisic
- Goalkeeper coach: Juan Ramon
- Physical Coach: Sohell Kassal
Season to season
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* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.[9] [10] [11] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Assyriska BK – Kontakt". Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Assyriska BK – Historia". Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Tabell och resultat – Div 2 Västra Götaland, herrar – Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar – Assyriska BK – Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- ^ "Assyriska BK – Ungdom". Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "Assyriska BK har vunnit serien". Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Assyriska klart för ettan efter bragdsäsong". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Ultras Suryoye Göteborg". Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ "GAIS – Lagfacta – Assyriska BK". Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- ^ "Södra Götaland — Division 2 – Fotbollsserier 2010 – Fotboll – everysport.com". Retrieved 29 September 2010.
- ^ "Sweden Final Tables – Clas Glenning". Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
External links
edit- Assyriska BK – official website