FC 08 Villingen
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FC 08 Villingen is a German association football club
based in Villingen-Schwenningen
, Baden-Württemberg. The association was founded on 1 October 1908 and over time absorbed other local clubs including Germania, Alemania and Phönix.
Following World War II all organizations in the country, including football and sports associations, were ordered dissolved by occupying Allied authorities. Most were quickly re-established, including the Villingen side which was re-formed as ASV Villingen before once again assuming its traditional identity in 1949. In 1951 FC Villingen was promoted to the Amateurliga Südbaden
(II) where they immediately took the division title. The club continued to play well and repeated as champions in 1955, after which they slipped to become a mid-table side.
After the 1959–60 season the club became part of the newly formed Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee
(III) where they played until elevated to the second division Regionalliga Süd
after a title win in 1966. They earned mid-table results there until being relegated in 1972 carrying with them a heavy debt burden that hobbled the club for years. They captured Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee (III) championships in 1973 and 1974 before moving over to the Amateurliga Südbaden, in what was now fourth tier football after league re-organization in the country, where they won their third title in four years in 1976. Through the 70s the team enjoyed success in regional cup play taking the Südbadischer Pokal in 1974, 1976, and 1979.
After another shuffle of German football leagues, 08 was placed in the newly formed Amateur Oberliga Baden-Württemberg
(III) where they played for a couple of seasons before descending to the Verbandsliga Südbaden
(IV) in 1980. They twice clawed their way back up on the strength of Verbandsliga titles in 1983 and 1985 before settling into fourth tier play until the mid-90s. A second place finish in 1994 kept the club in fourth division play in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg for a single season, after which they were relegated to the now fifth division Verbandliga Südbaden. Since the turn of the millennium the club has played as an "elevator side" moving up and down between the Verbandsliga and Oberliga. Villingen currently plays in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg (IV) after being promoted following their latest Verbandsliga title in 2006.
Football in Germany
Association football is the most popular sport in Germany. The German Football Association is the sport's national governing body, with 6.6 million members organized in over 26,000 football clubs. There is a league system, with the 1. and 2. Bundesliga on top, and the winner of the first...
based in Villingen-Schwenningen
Villingen-Schwenningen
Villingen-Schwenningen is a city in the Schwarzwald-Baar district in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has 80,941 inhabitants .-History:...
, Baden-Württemberg. The association was founded on 1 October 1908 and over time absorbed other local clubs including Germania, Alemania and Phönix.
History
By the mid-20s the club was playing in the highest level local league, the Bezirksliga Baden, but had descended to lower level play by the early 30s. They recovered themselves to return to high level district league play by the end of the decade and in 1935 sent defender Hermann Gramlich (3 caps) to the national side.Following World War II all organizations in the country, including football and sports associations, were ordered dissolved by occupying Allied authorities. Most were quickly re-established, including the Villingen side which was re-formed as ASV Villingen before once again assuming its traditional identity in 1949. In 1951 FC Villingen was promoted to the Amateurliga Südbaden
Amateurliga Südbaden
The Amateurliga Südbaden was the highest football league in the region of the Südbaden FA and the third tier of the German football league system from its inception in 1945 to the formation of the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg and the Verbandsliga Südbaden below it in 1978.-Overview:The Amateurliga...
(II) where they immediately took the division title. The club continued to play well and repeated as champions in 1955, after which they slipped to become a mid-table side.
After the 1959–60 season the club became part of the newly formed Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee
Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee
The Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee was the highest football league in the southern region of the Württemberg FA and the third tier of the German football league system from its inception in 1960 to the formation of the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg and the Verbandsliga Württemberg below it in 1978.-...
(III) where they played until elevated to the second division Regionalliga Süd
Regionalliga Süd (1963-74)
The Regionalliga Süd was the second-highest level of the German football league system. It existed in the south of Germany from 1963 until the formation of the 2nd Bundesliga in 1974. It covered the three states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hessen....
after a title win in 1966. They earned mid-table results there until being relegated in 1972 carrying with them a heavy debt burden that hobbled the club for years. They captured Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee (III) championships in 1973 and 1974 before moving over to the Amateurliga Südbaden, in what was now fourth tier football after league re-organization in the country, where they won their third title in four years in 1976. Through the 70s the team enjoyed success in regional cup play taking the Südbadischer Pokal in 1974, 1976, and 1979.
After another shuffle of German football leagues, 08 was placed in the newly formed Amateur Oberliga Baden-Württemberg
Oberliga Baden-Württemberg
The Oberliga Baden-Württemberg is the highest Football League in the state of Baden-Württemberg and the Baden-Württemberg football league system. It is one of eleven Oberligas in German Football, the 5th tier of the German football league system...
(III) where they played for a couple of seasons before descending to the Verbandsliga Südbaden
Verbandsliga Südbaden
The Verbandsliga Südbaden is currently the 6th tier of the German football league system. Until the introduction of the 3rd Liga it was the 5th tier of the league system.-Overview:...
(IV) in 1980. They twice clawed their way back up on the strength of Verbandsliga titles in 1983 and 1985 before settling into fourth tier play until the mid-90s. A second place finish in 1994 kept the club in fourth division play in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg for a single season, after which they were relegated to the now fifth division Verbandliga Südbaden. Since the turn of the millennium the club has played as an "elevator side" moving up and down between the Verbandsliga and Oberliga. Villingen currently plays in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg (IV) after being promoted following their latest Verbandsliga title in 2006.
Stadium
The club plays its home matches at the Friedengrund which was built in 1960 and has a capacity of 12,000 (800 seats). From 1925 to 1961 FCV played at the Waldstraße.League
- Bezirksliga Baden
- Champions: 1936
- Amateurliga SüdbadenAmateurliga SüdbadenThe Amateurliga Südbaden was the highest football league in the region of the Südbaden FA and the third tier of the German football league system from its inception in 1945 to the formation of the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg and the Verbandsliga Südbaden below it in 1978.-Overview:The Amateurliga...
(III)- Champions: (4) 1948, 1951, 1956, 1976
- Runners-up: 1953
- Amateurliga Schwarzwald-BodenseeAmateurliga Schwarzwald-BodenseeThe Amateurliga Schwarzwald-Bodensee was the highest football league in the southern region of the Württemberg FA and the third tier of the German football league system from its inception in 1960 to the formation of the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg and the Verbandsliga Württemberg below it in 1978.-...
(III)- Champions: (3) 1966, 1973, 1974
- Verbandsliga SüdbadenVerbandsliga SüdbadenThe Verbandsliga Südbaden is currently the 6th tier of the German football league system. Until the introduction of the 3rd Liga it was the 5th tier of the league system.-Overview:...
- Champions: (5) 1983, 1985, 2001, 2004, 2006
- Runners-up: 1994
Cup
- South Baden CupSouth Baden CupThe South Baden Cup is one of the 21 regional cup competitions of German football. The winner of the competition gains entry to the first round of the German Cup.-History:...
- Winners: (7) 1950, 1974, 1976, 1979, 2005, 2007, 2009
Recent managers
Recent managers of the club:| Manager | Start | Finish |
| Kristijan Đorđević | 1 July 2005 | 11 May 2008 |
| Reiner Scheu | 1 July 2008 | 16 April 2010 |
| Arasch Yahyaijan | 16 April 2010 | 30 June 2010 |
| Martin Braun Martin Braun Martin Braun is a former German footballer.The midfielder had a long career in football, and retired in 2003. After his retirement he worked as an agent for SC Freiburg. He had also played for 1. FC Köln, Rapid Wien, Karlsruher SC and, until the end of his career, VfR Aalen.-References:... |
1 July 2010 | Present |
Recent seasons
The recent season-by-season performance of the club:| Season | Division | Tier | Position |
| 1999–2000 | Verbandsliga Südbaden Verbandsliga Südbaden The Verbandsliga Südbaden is currently the 6th tier of the German football league system. Until the introduction of the 3rd Liga it was the 5th tier of the league system.-Overview:... |
V | 7th |
| 2000–01 | Verbandsliga Südbaden | 1st ↑ | |
| 2001–02 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg Oberliga Baden-Württemberg The Oberliga Baden-Württemberg is the highest Football League in the state of Baden-Württemberg and the Baden-Württemberg football league system. It is one of eleven Oberligas in German Football, the 5th tier of the German football league system... |
IV | 14th |
| 2002–03 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 17th ↓ | |
| 2003–04 | Verbandsliga Südbaden | V | 1st ↑ |
| 2004–05 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | IV | 16th ↓ |
| 2005–06 | Verbandsliga Südbaden | V | 1st ↑ |
| 2006–07 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | IV | 4th |
| 2007–08 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 6th | |
| 2008–09 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | V | 12th |
| 2009–10 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 13th | |
| 2010–11 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 3rd | |
| 2011–12 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg |
- With the introduction of the Regionalligas in 1994 and the 3rd Liga3rd LigaThe 3rd Liga is the third division of football in Germany. The league started with the beginning of the 2008–09 season, when it replaced the Regionalliga as the third tier football league in Germany. In the German football league system, it is positioned between the 2...
in 2008 as the new third tier, below the 2nd Bundesliga2. Fußball-Bundesliga- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, all leagues below dropped one tier.
External links
- Official team site
- Abseits Guide to German Soccer
- Das deutsche Fußball-Archiv (historical German domestic league results)
- FC 08 Villingen at Weltfussball.de