Sivasspor
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Sivasspor is a Turkish
sports club
based in Sivas, Turkey
formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig
. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya
.
There were several boycotts until July 1, 1967, when Sivasspor was allowed to play professional football in Turkey. Sivasspor started out in the Second League, White Group. Due to there being many new clubs, the Turkish Football Federation
decided to create a third league. They were permitted into the Second League along with Afyonspor, Balıkesirspor, Giresunspor
, Kastamonuspor, Malatyaspor
, Orduspor
, Uşakspor
, and Taksim GK. During their first professional season, Sivasspor finished 16th in their group, a mere 4 points from relegation. They also finished in the bottom half of the table the following season. They approached to First League in 1971–72 and 1972–73 seasons but finished 2nd after orderly Şekerspor
and Adana Demirspor
and didn't promote to it.
Sivasspor would remain in the lower leagues until winning the Second League in 2005, gaining automatic promotion. The club finished 8th in their first season in the Turkcell Super League
. Werner Lorant
lead the team to key victories over clubs like Beşiktaş J.K.
and Gençlerbirliği
. At the end of their first season in the top flight, they finished with a record of ten wins, thirteen draws, and eleven losses, totaling out to 43 points. The clubthen finished 4th in the 2007–08 season
, finishing on the same number of points as the second and third place teams but with an inferior goal difference. TSivasspor had the championship in their sights until the penultimate match, when they were beaten 5-3 by eventual champions Galatasaray
. The 2008–09
season saw them finish 2nd after leading the table for much of the season. The finished behind leaders Beşiktaş
by 5 points.
On September 17, 1967 during a match against Kayseri Erciyesspor
(Then Kayserispor) played at the Kayseri Atatürk Stadium, a disaster
occurred with 40 dead and at least 300 injuries among the fans, which was the worst sporting-related event in Turkey. The match was finished 1–0 favour of Kayseri side. After the disaster, Kayseri Erciyesspor and Sivasspor played different groups of 2nd league until 1990–91 season. The two teams played in Fourth Group of Third League (now TFF Second League) in this season and were reconciled. Kayseri Erciyesspor were champions and promoted to Second League.
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Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
sports club
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 Sivas, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig
2010–11 Süper Lig
The 2010–11 Süper Lig is the 53rd season since its establishment. Bursaspor are defending champions having won their first Turkish championship last season. The season began on 14 August 2010 and concluded on 22 May 2011...
. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya
Hayrettin Yerlikaya
Hayrettin Yerlikaya is a Turkish professional footballer who currently plays as a left back for Sivasspor in the Süper Lig.-Club career:...
.
History
Sivasspor were originally formed on May 14, 1932 in Sivas as Sivas Gençlik. They sported Kırmızı-Beyaz (Red-White) shirts and Beyaz (White) shorts. They played many matches at the amateur level in their early years before they were allowed to play professionally. By the mid-1960s, Sivas Gençlik merged with Yolspor and Kızılırmak. They had hoped that this merger would help their push to join the professional leagues, the league closed their doors to Sivasspor once more.There were several boycotts until July 1, 1967, when Sivasspor was allowed to play professional football in Turkey. Sivasspor started out in the Second League, White Group. Due to there being many new clubs, the Turkish Football Federation
Turkish Football Federation
The 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...
decided to create a third league. They were permitted into the Second League along with Afyonspor, Balıkesirspor, Giresunspor
Giresunspor
Giresunspor is a Turkish football club, firstly founded in 1925 and formed in 1967 after the merger of Yeşiltepespor, Akıngençlikspor, and Beşiktaşspor. The football club is now playing at Bank Asya Birinci Lig...
, Kastamonuspor, Malatyaspor
Malatyaspor
Malatya SK is a Turkish sports club based in Malatya, mainly concentrated on football. Malatyaspor are currently playing in the TFF Third League. Previously their colors were yellow and black . They played in First League for 11 seasons. They are the first and only team located in Eastern Anatolia...
, Orduspor
Orduspor
Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:...
, Uşakspor
Usakspor
Uşakspor is a Turkish football club located in Uşak, Turkey. They play their home games at 1 Eylül Stadı in Uşak. The club was founded in 1967. She played in Second League between 1967–1968, 1970–1975, 1982–1983, 1987–1988, 2005–2007. She got into money shortage and relegated to Third League in 2...
, and Taksim GK. During their first professional season, Sivasspor finished 16th in their group, a mere 4 points from relegation. They also finished in the bottom half of the table the following season. They approached to First League in 1971–72 and 1972–73 seasons but finished 2nd after orderly Şekerspor
Etimesgut Sekerspor
Etimesgut Şeker SAŞ is a sports club in located in Ankara, Turkey. The football club plays in the TFF Second League.- External links :*...
and Adana Demirspor
Adana Demirspor
Adana Demirspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1940, Adana Demirspor are nicknamed Mavi Şimşekler...
and didn't promote to it.
Sivasspor would remain in the lower leagues until winning the Second League in 2005, gaining automatic promotion. The club finished 8th in their first season in the Turkcell Super League
Turkcell Super League
The Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
. Werner Lorant
Werner Lorant
Werner Lorant is a former German football player and manager.-Playing career:The defender and defensive midfielder commenced his professional career 1970 in the second division with Westfalia Herne. 1971 he moved to Borussia Dortmund. There he was part of a side that lost 1-11 against Bayern...
lead the team to key victories over clubs like Beşiktaş J.K.
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
and Gençlerbirliği
Gençlerbirligi
Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey. Formed in 1923, Gençlerbirliği are nicknamed Ankara Rüzgârı . The club colours are black and red. They play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium.Domestically,...
. At the end of their first season in the top flight, they finished with a record of ten wins, thirteen draws, and eleven losses, totaling out to 43 points. The clubthen finished 4th in the 2007–08 season
2007-08 in Turkish football
-Managerial changes:-National team:-Club Honours:-Player Honours:*Player of the Year**Semih Şentürk *Youth Player of the Year**Mehmet Topal Team of the YearTop scorer-References:...
, finishing on the same number of points as the second and third place teams but with an inferior goal difference. TSivasspor had the championship in their sights until the penultimate match, when they were beaten 5-3 by eventual champions Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
. The 2008–09
2008-09 in Turkish football
The 2008—2009 season is the 105th season of competitive football in Turkey.-Managerial changes:-National team:-References:...
season saw them finish 2nd after leading the table for much of the season. The finished behind leaders Beşiktaş
Besiktas
Beşiktaş is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sarıyer and Şişli, on the west by Kağıthane and Şişli, on the south by Beyoğlu, and on the east by the Bosphorus...
by 5 points.
On September 17, 1967 during a match against Kayseri Erciyesspor
Kayseri Erciyesspor
Kayseri Erciyesspor is a Turkish sports club based in Kayseri from the year 1932. Kayseri Erciyesspor currently plays in TFF 1. League. On 2004, Kayserispor switched names with Erciyesspor...
(Then Kayserispor) played at the Kayseri Atatürk Stadium, a disaster
1967 Kayseri Atatürk Stadium disaster
1967 Kayseri Atatürk Stadium disaster refers to an occurrence of football hooliganism, resulting in 40 deaths and at least 300 injuries , during the football match held on September 17, 1967 between the clubs of Kayserispor and Sivasspor at the Atatürk Stadium of Kayseri in Turkey...
occurred with 40 dead and at least 300 injuries among the fans, which was the worst sporting-related event in Turkey. The match was finished 1–0 favour of Kayseri side. After the disaster, Kayseri Erciyesspor and Sivasspor played different groups of 2nd league until 1990–91 season. The two teams played in Fourth Group of Third League (now TFF Second League) in this season and were reconciled. Kayseri Erciyesspor were champions and promoted to Second League.
European Cups
UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
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| Season | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2009-10 | Q3 |  |
Anderlecht | 3-1 | 0-5 | 3-6 |
UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
/Europa League:
| Season | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2009–10 | Q4 |  |
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0-3 | 0–2 | 0-5 |
Intertoto Cup:
| Season | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup 2008 The 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup was the last UEFA Intertoto Cup football tournament, the 14th to be organised by UEFA and the third since the competition's format was given a major overhaul. Three rounds were held, and eleven teams qualified for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. The draw... |
2R |  |
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1–0 | 2-2 | 3-2 |
| 3R |  |
Braga | 0–2 | 0-3 | 0-5 | |
League Participations
- Super League: 2005–
- Second Level: 1967–83, 1984–86, 1999–05
- Third Level: 1986–99
- Amateur Level: 1983–84
Current squad
Current coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | Oray Baykal |
| Manager | Nurettin Kazmalı |
| Assistant Manager | Ruben Kamminga |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Marcus Guap |
Honours
- TFF First LeagueTFF First LeagueThe TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
- Winners : 2006
- Turkcell Super LeagueTurkcell Super LeagueThe Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
- Turkcell Super League
- Second Position :20092008-09 in Turkish footballThe 2008—2009 season is the 105th season of competitive football in Turkey.-Managerial changes:-National team:-References:...
- Fourth Position :20082007-08 in Turkish football-Managerial changes:-National team:-Club Honours:-Player Honours:*Player of the Year**Semih Şentürk *Youth Player of the Year**Mehmet Topal Team of the YearTop scorer-References:...