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| Full name |
Fotbal Club UTA Arad |
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| Nickname(s) |
Bătrâna Doamnă (The Old Lady)
Campioana Proviciei (Provincial Champions) |
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| Founded |
18 April 1945 (1945-04-18)
as IT Arad |
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| Ground |
Motorul |
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| Ground Capacity |
1,579 |
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| Owner |
UTA Supporters Association |
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| Manager |
Roland Nagy |
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| League |
Liga II |
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| 2014–15 |
Liga III, Seria IV, 1st (promoted) |
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| Website |
Club home page |
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Fotbal Club UTA Arad, commonly known as UTA Arad, or simply as UTA, is a Romanian professional football club based in Arad, Arad County, currently playing in the Liga II.
Founded in 1945 as IT Arad, they won the Liga I (named "Divizia A" before 2006) six times and the Cupa României twice. UTA was one of the most successful Romanian clubs of the 20th century, with only three teams winning more championship titles, Steaua, Dinamo and Venus, all from Bucharest.
In recent history, after a period of decline which started in 1979 with the first relegation to the second league, the team was dissolved in 2014 following the "faulty and irresponsible management of the club officials".[1] With help from supporters, another team started its way back from Liga IV, the fourth level of Romanian league system, and was credited as the successor of the former club.[2]
History
The club's logo when it was known as Flamura Roşie Arad (1950–1957)
The club was founded in 1945 under the name of IT Arad (Industriile Textile Arad – Arad Textile Industries) under the ownership of baron Francisc von Neumann. Team colours: red-white. The beginning of the club's history was successful, between 1946–1954 the club won the championship 4 times (1946–47, 1947–48, 1950, 1954) and the cup twice (1947–48, 1953). A second period of success was during 1966–1970, when, under the coach Nicolae Dumitrescu III, they won another two titles (1968–69 and 1969–70) and played one Romanian cup final (1965–66). Also during this period they played in the European Cup, eliminating the defending champions Feyenoord in 1970. A period of decline started after 1975. At the end of 1978–79 season the club relegated for the first time in istory to the Divizia B In 1993 UTA returned to Divizia A, but only for a short time, because after two seasons, they were again to Divizia B. During the years, the club has changed its name a couple of times: ITA (1945–1949), Flamura Roșie Arad (1950–1957)and UTA Arad since 1958. There were e few variations on the same theme: FCM UTA (1984–1985, 1985–1986, 2006–2010), CSM UTA (1985, 1986–1995), FC UTA (1995–2006, 2010–2014) and ACS UTA Bătrâna Doamnă (2014–present) . Besides the titles won with the senior squad, the club has also won 5 titles with the junior squad (1957–58, 1958–59, 1967–68, 1995–1996, 2000–2001).
Stadium
Stadionul Francisc von Neumann (Old Stadium)
The club plays its home matches on Stadionul Motorul in Arad, because their stadium, Stadionul Francisc von Neumann, is under reconstruction.
Supporters
UTA also have a large group of supporters named Speta Ultra Rossa, Directivo Ultra, Rasa, Commando Hooligans and Red Skorpions.Now all of them are united under ARAD 1945. Their main rivalry is with the supporters of Poli Timişoara, and have a friendship with fans of Corvinul Hunedoara (currently supporting FC Hunedoara) [3]
Rivalries
UTA's most important rivalry is with Politehnica Timişoara. The match between them, Derby-ul Vestului (The West Derby), has been the leading Romanian football encounter in the last 65 years, as UTA and Poli are the two most successful football teams from the west of the country.
Another rivalry is shared with FC Bihor Oradea, also known as The West Derby.
Honours
Domestic
Leagues
Cups
European
European record
Players
First team squad
- As of 10 February 2016.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Position |
Player
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DF |
Adrian Popa (on loan at Gloria L.T. Cermei)
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DF |
Beniamin Cotoc (on loan at Gloria L.T. Cermei)
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DF |
Adrian Suslak (on loan at Gloria L.T. Cermei)
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DF |
Erich Wild (on loan at Progresul Pecica) |
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Position |
Player
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MF |
Ovidiu Ghergar (on loan at Gloria L.T. Cermei)
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MF |
Flavius Cuedan (on loan at FC Botosani)
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FW |
Daniel Bulza (on loan at Gloria L.T. Cermei)
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FW |
Andrei Ghiunghiuș (on loan at Performanţa Ighiu) |
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Second team squad (UTA II)
- As of 24 February 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player
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GK |
Răzvan Revesz
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GK |
Răzvan Stanciu |
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DF |
David Petrache
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DF |
Roberto Irina
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DF |
Sergiu Aldan
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DF |
Raul Iova
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DF |
Rafael Iuga
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DF |
Bogdan Mureşan
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DF |
Mario Codre
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DF |
Beniamin Pîslariu |
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MF |
Victor Prună
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MF |
Catalin Lazăr |
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Position |
Player
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MF |
Marius Sava
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MF |
Gabriel Pop
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MF |
Andrei Brănişteanu
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MF |
Albert Stahl
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MF |
Toma Bodri
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MF |
Ivan Ciubotariu
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MF |
Radu Marica
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MF |
Luca Bodri
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MF |
Damian Cociuba |
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FW |
Alexandru Bodri
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FW |
Hery Kim
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FW |
Cristian Covaci |
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Club officials
Notable former players
The footballers enlisted below have had international cap(s) for their respective countries at junior and/or senior level. Players whose name is listed in bold represented their countries at junior and/or senior level on through the time's passing. Additionally, these players have also had a significant number of caps and goals accumulated throughout a certain number of seasons for the club itself as well.
- Romania
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- Romania
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- Cameroon
- Hungary
- Serbia
- Nigeria
- Croatia
- Argentina
- Portugal
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Famous managers
References
External links
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