Csepel SC
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Csepel SC is a Hungarian sports club
based in the XXI district of Budapest
, Csepel
, which is on an island in the Danube
in the south of the city. The club was formed in 1912 as Csepeli Torna Klub ("gymnastics club").
Csepel SC is the most successful Hungarian sports club in olympic medals and points.
Csepel SC won in the seasons 1941/42, 1942/43, 1947/48 and 1958/59 four times the Hungarian football championship
.
The football department of the club was dissolved after the season 2001/02. The team then played in the second division. Its homeground was the Béke téri, which has a capacity of 14 000.
Until its relegation 1996/97 Csepel SC spent 51 season in the first division and remains to-date (2007) eighth in the all-time-table of the first division.
of Istanbul
. In 1981 Csepel was runner-up in the Mitropa Cup
behind Tatran Presov. The last notable success was the fourth place in the national league in 1982/83.
In 2000 the football department of the club was united with the first team of the second division club III. Kerületi TVE
from Óbuda
in the III. district in the north of Budapest. The joint team played for the next two seasons under the name of Csepel SC in Csepel. The junior teams remained separated,
At the end of the season 2001/02 the football department of Csepel SC was dissolved. Beginning with the season 2003/04 the former partners from Óbuda resumed senior football under the name of III. Kerületi TUE and commenced activities with many players from former teams and its own youth in the fourth division. In that year the team remained undefeated and was promoted to the third division (NBIII), where it is still playing today (2007/08).
Of importance are currently the volleyball
, wrestling
and cycling
departments of the club. Also the handball
and boxing
sections are of historic significance.
Sports club
A sports club or sport club, sometimes athletics club or sports association is a club for the purpose of playing one or more sports...
based in the XXI district of Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, Csepel
Csepel
Csepel is the 21st district and a neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary. Csepel officially became part of Budapest on 1 January 1950.- Location :...
, which is on an island in the Danube
Danube
The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway....
in the south of the city. The club was formed in 1912 as Csepeli Torna Klub ("gymnastics club").
Csepel SC is the most successful Hungarian sports club in olympic medals and points.
Csepel SC won in the seasons 1941/42, 1942/43, 1947/48 and 1958/59 four times the Hungarian football championship
Hungarian League
The Nemzeti Bajnokság is a Hungarian professional league for association football clubs. The league is currently known as the OTP Bank Liga for sponsorship reasons, and it is the highest level of professional league since its inception in 1901. UEFA currently ranks the league 35th in Europe.Sixteen...
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The football department of the club was dissolved after the season 2001/02. The team then played in the second division. Its homeground was the Béke téri, which has a capacity of 14 000.
Until its relegation 1996/97 Csepel SC spent 51 season in the first division and remains to-date (2007) eighth in the all-time-table of the first division.
Details to the History of Csepel SC
In its only participation in European Champions' Cup in 1960 Csepel SC was eliminated in the qualification by Fenerbahçe SKFenerbahçe SK
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is a professional sports club based in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. The club derives its name from the Fenerbahçe neighbourhood of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe is one of the biggest and the best supported clubs in Turkey. They are nicknamed Sarı Kanaryalar )...
of Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
. In 1981 Csepel was runner-up in the Mitropa Cup
Mitropa Cup
The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides...
behind Tatran Presov. The last notable success was the fourth place in the national league in 1982/83.
In 2000 the football department of the club was united with the first team of the second division club III. Kerületi TVE
III. Kerületi TUE
III. Kerületi TUE - formerly also known as III. Kerületi TVE - is a Hungarian football club based in Óbuda in the III district of Budapest. It was founded 24 January, 1887. The club colors are blue and white. The home stadium of the club is the Hévízi út...
from Óbuda
Óbuda
Óbuda was a historical city in Hungary. United with Buda and Pest in 1873 it now forms part of District III-Óbuda-Békásmegyer of Budapest. The name means Old Buda in Hungarian...
in the III. district in the north of Budapest. The joint team played for the next two seasons under the name of Csepel SC in Csepel. The junior teams remained separated,
At the end of the season 2001/02 the football department of Csepel SC was dissolved. Beginning with the season 2003/04 the former partners from Óbuda resumed senior football under the name of III. Kerületi TUE and commenced activities with many players from former teams and its own youth in the fourth division. In that year the team remained undefeated and was promoted to the third division (NBIII), where it is still playing today (2007/08).
Of importance are currently the volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
and cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
departments of the club. Also the handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
and boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
sections are of historic significance.
UEFA Champions League
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-60 European Cup 1959-60 The 1959–60 European Cup was the fifth season of the European Cup, Europe's premier club football tournament. The competition was won by Real Madrid, who beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 in the final, a record score for the European Cup final... |
European Cup | Preliminary Round |  |
Fenerbahçe SK Fenerbahçe SK Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is a professional sports club based in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. The club derives its name from the Fenerbahçe neighbourhood of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe is one of the biggest and the best supported clubs in Turkey. They are nicknamed Sarı Kanaryalar )... |
2-3 | 1-1 (Nemeth) | 3-4 |
Record by country of opposition
- Correct as of 5 July 2010
Country Pld W D L GF GA GD Win% TurkeyTurkish Football FederationThe Turkish Football Federation , also called the Turkish Football Association, is the governing body of football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923. It organizes the Turkish national teams and the Turkish football league. By 2004, there were 4,956 football clubs organized in Turkey, and a...
Totals 2 0 1 1 3 4 –1 0.00
P - Played; W - Won; D - Drawn; L - Lost
Naming history
- 1912 - Csepeli TK
- 1932 - Csepel FC
- 1937 - Weisz-Manfréd FC Csepel
- 1944 - Csepel SC
- 1947 - Csepeli Mukás TE
- 1950 - Csepeli Vasas
- 1958 - Csepeli SC
- 1993 - Csepel SC-Kordax
- 1996 - Csepel SC
Football players
- Pál CsernaiPál CsernaiPál Csernai was a Hungarian football player and coach. As a player he was denied great successes, but as a coach he revived the fortunes of Bayern Munich in the early 1980s after the end of their golden era.-The Player:...
(1952-1956)
Played twice for the Hungarian national football team. He later became a successful manager, winning trophies with FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
in Germany and SL BenficaSL BenficaSport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
in Portugal.- Zoltán CziborZoltán CziborZoltán Czibor Suhai , also referred to as Czibor Zoltán, was a Hungarian footballer who played for several Hungarian clubs, including Ferencváros TC and Honvéd, and Hungary before joining CF Barcelona. Czibor played as a left-winger or striker and was notable for having a powerful shot, good...
(1951/52)
He became a part of the Magic Magyars after he left Csepel.- József Tóth (1950s)
Played altogether 12 times for the Hungarian national football team including twice at the 1954 World Cup.- Ferenc Németh "Sigya" (1958/59)
Others
- Laszlo Klauz (WrestlingWrestlingWrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
, 1980s)
Runner-up at the 1989 world championship (greko-roman, super-heavyweight), eight national championships.
- Ferenc NémethFerenc NémethFerenc Németh is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion. He received an individual gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, and also won the team competition with the Hungarian team.-References:...
(PentathlonPentathlonA pentathlon is a contest featuring five different events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente and -athlon . The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games...
, 1954-1960s)
Two gold medals (individual and team) at the 1960 Olympics.
- György KolonicsGyörgy KolonicsGyörgy Kolonics , nicknamed Kolo, was a Hungarian sprint canoer who won two gold and two bronze medals at four Summer Olympics...
(Canoe racingCanoe racingThis article discusses canoe sprint and canoe marathon, competitive forms of canoeing and kayaking on more or less flat water. Both sports are governed by the International Canoe Federation ....
, 1991 - 2007)
Two Olympic gold and two bronze in C2 and C1 with György KozmannGyörgy KozmannGyörgy Kozmann is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two bronze medals in the C-2 1000 m event, earning them in 2004 and 2008....
and Csaba HorváthCsaba HorváthCsaba Horváth is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed in the 1990s. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he won two medals with teammate György Kolonics...
, fifteen gold medals at World Championships.
The club has bred Olympic champions including András BalczóAndrás BalczóAndrás Balczó is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.-Olympics:Balczó participated on the Hungarian team which won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome...
, Tibor Berczelly, Aladár GerevichAladár GerevichAladár Gerevich was a fencer from Hungary, regarded as "the greatest Olympic swordsman ever". He won medals in sabre in six Olympics. With Birgit Fischer, Gerevich was one of only two athletes to do so. He is also the only athlete to win the same event six times...
, Károly Fatér, and Bertalan PappBertalan PappBertalan Papp was a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He won two gold medals in the team sabre events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
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