Assyriska BK
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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 | Yusuf Asmar | ||
| Manager | Korosh Hatami | ||
| League | Division 2 Västra Götaland | ||
| 2014 | Division 2 Västra Götaland, 4th | ||
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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]
History
The 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. Later on they merged the football activity in Gothenburg and formed in 1979 Hujådå (union) IF.[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. In connection with the formation of the Assyriska District in Gothenburg 1989, ABK was reformed into an independent association. ABK was 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]
Supporters
Assyriska BK's official fan club was formed in 2008 under the name Ultras Suryoye Göteborg also known as USG.[6]
Current squad
As of 31 March 2015 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
- Head Coach: Korosh Hatami
- Assistant Coach: Stefan Zivkovic
- Player-Assistant Coach: Ahrun Cicek
- Fitness Coach: Nidal Aslan
- Goalkeeping Coach: Dejan Gorcanac
- Chiropractor: Ardavan Larizadeh
- Physiotherapist: Christoffer Akbas
- Team Manager: Hazze Toresson
Season to season
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.[7] [8] [9] |
References
- 1 2 "Assyriska BK – Kontakt". Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- 1 2 3 "Assyriska BK – Historia". Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ↑ "Tabell och resultat – Div 2 Västra Götaland, herrar – Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar – Assyriska BK – Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ↑ "Assyriska BK – Ungdom". Retrieved 2012-12-02.
- ↑ "Ultras Suryoye Göteborg". Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ↑ "GAIS – Lagfacta – Assyriska BK". Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ↑ "Södra Götaland — Division 2 – Fotbollsserier 2010 – Fotboll – everysport.com". Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ "Sweden Final Tables – Clas Glenning". Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
External links
- Assyriska BK – Official Website
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