Grulla Morioka
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
association football club based in Morioka
, Iwate
. It currently plays in Tohoku League, one of the regional football leagues in Japan, and aims to promote to the J. League
in the future.
of Nanbu clan
of former Morioka han and later became the local symbol of Morioka.
In 2003, a nonprofit organization
was founded, and the team was reorganized and changed their name to Grulla Morioka in February 2004 with the intention of achieving elevation to the J. League
by 2008.
Under the new organization, former JEF United and Oita Trinita
player Shinichi Muto was invited to coach and captain the team with the company of players from the defunct Villanova Morioka and from J2 league. They played their first match on May 9, 2004, and it could be seen as an introduction to the local press beforehand. They won the second division Tohoku League in 2004 and moved to the first division in 2005. In the same year, they won their first league championship, which was shared with TDK S.C.
Toru Yoshida
has been coaching the team since 2006.
Japan
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association football club based in Morioka
Morioka, Iwate
is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, Japan.As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 300,740 and a population density of 588.11 persons per km². The total area is 489.15 km²....
, Iwate
Iwate Prefecture
is the second largest prefecture of Japan after Hokkaido. It is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshū island and contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido...
. It currently plays in Tohoku League, one of the regional football leagues in Japan, and aims to promote to the J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
in the future.
Name origin
"Grulla" is the Spanish word of "crane", which was used in the monMon (badge)
, also , , and , are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual or family. While mon is an encompassing term that may refer to any such device, kamon and mondokoro refer specifically to emblems used to identify a family....
of Nanbu clan
Nanbu clan
The ' was a Japanese samurai clan originating in northern Japan, specifically Mutsu Province . The Nanbu claimed descent from the Minamoto clan, and its members first enter the historical record as residents of Kai Province during the Kamakura period. The clan later moved to Mutsu...
of former Morioka han and later became the local symbol of Morioka.
History
Initially known as , the team was organized by alumni of Morioka Commercial High School and Morioka Chuo High School in 2000.In 2003, a nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
was founded, and the team was reorganized and changed their name to Grulla Morioka in February 2004 with the intention of achieving elevation to the J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
by 2008.
Under the new organization, former JEF United and Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
is a J. League Division 2 team. The team name Trinita can be considered either a combination of the English word trinity and Ōita, or the Italian word trinità. The dual meaning expresses the will of the citizens, companies, and local governments to support the team.The team's home town is Ōita...
player Shinichi Muto was invited to coach and captain the team with the company of players from the defunct Villanova Morioka and from J2 league. They played their first match on May 9, 2004, and it could be seen as an introduction to the local press beforehand. They won the second division Tohoku League in 2004 and moved to the first division in 2005. In the same year, they won their first league championship, which was shared with TDK S.C.
TDK S.C.
are a Japanese association football team based in Nikaho, Akita. They play in the Japan Football League, the third tier of the Japanese association football league system. Due to the club's former ownership by TDK, most of players are the employees of TDK's Akita factory.-History:The club was...
Toru Yoshida
Toru Yoshida
is a Japanese football manager and a former player. As a player, he has played for Furukawa Electric Soccer Club/JEF United Ichihara and Brummell Sendai . He became a football manager after retirement. He currently coaches Grulla Morioka....
has been coaching the team since 2006.
Current squad
As of 14 July 2011Club records and statistics
| Year | Division | Pld | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Ranking | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tohoku League div. 2 north | 10 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 4th place | Shinobu Yoshida |
| 2004 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 9 | +45 | Champion | Shinichi Muto | |
| 2005 | Tohoku League div. 1 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 10 | +26 | Champion | |
| 2006 | 14 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 18 | Runner-up | Toru Yoshida Toru Yoshida is a Japanese football manager and a former player. As a player, he has played for Furukawa Electric Soccer Club/JEF United Ichihara and Brummell Sendai . He became a football manager after retirement. He currently coaches Grulla Morioka.... |
||
| 2007 | 14 | 39 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 14 | Champion | |||
| 2008 | 14 | 38 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 63 | 8 | Champion | |||
| 2009 | 14 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 59 | 15 | Champion | |||
| 2010 | 14 | 37 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 11 | Champion |
External links
- Grulla Morioka official site
- GO！GO！GRULLA, a supporting TV program produced by Iwate Menkoi TelevisionIwate Menkoi Televisionis a TV station affiliated with Fuji News Network and Fuji Network System in Morioka, Iwate. It is broadcast in Iwate Prefecture. Established 1991/4/1.- Tandem office :*Ninohe 50ch 100W*Ichinoseki 29ch 25W*Yachiyama 34ch 2W*Tōno 19ch 20W...
- グルージャまったり日記, fan site