EA Rethymniakou

EA Rethymniakou
Full name Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou
Founded 1983
Ground Sochora Stadium
Rethymno
Ground Capacity 2,500

Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou or simply EAR Rethymnou was a Greek football club based in Rethymno. The club was founded in 1983 after merging the former clubs Aris and Kerafnos and was dissolved in 1999.[1][2] Through to its history of 16 years, the club played nine seasons in Beta Ethniki (2nd-tier) and approached very close to the rise in A Ethniki, in season 1993-94.[1]

History

EAR promoted to Beta Ethniki in 1987-88 season after defeating Irodotos in a decisive play-off game.[3] Then, the club played for 9 seasons in Beta Ethniki (2nd-tier). In 1994 the club reached very close to promotion to A Ethniki but finished in the 4th place. It was the most successful season of the club. The following years, EAR declined. In season 1996-97 was relegated to Gamma Ethniki and in 1999 the club was dissolved. Famous players who have played in EAR are Dimitris Pittas, Pavlos Dermitzakis and others.[1][2]

Track and Field section

Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou has also a Track and Field section. The club took over the organization of famous international athletics meeting named Vardinogianneia.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Η Ένωση του Ρεθύμνου". onsports.gr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Με άρωμα ΕΑΡ". sentragoal.gr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  3. "26 χρόνια από την ιστορική άνοδο της ΕΑΡ". rethnea.gr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  4. "Στίβος: Στον «πάγο» τα Βαρδινογιάννεια". tovima.gr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
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