Steinkjer FK
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Steinkjer FK is a Norwegian
football
club from the town of Steinkjer
, currently playing in Fair Play ligaen, the third tier in the Norwegian league system
. It was founded in 1910. Steinkjer played in top league
in 1937-38, 1938-39, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1961-62, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1978.
Their strongest performance in the league was in the 1961-62 season when they finished second, only beaten by Brann.
. The record attendance through all times is 13,997 against Lyn in the Norwegian cup
semi final 1970. This is an artificial pitch
, which was ready in May 2003.
Tony Dunne
In 1982, Bill Foulkes (ex-Manchester United
) was succeeded as manager of Steinkjer FK by his former United team-mate Tony Dunne. Tony Dunne was an ex-manager of Bolton Wanderers
, and had made numerous appearances for the Republic of Ireland national football team
, captaining the side on four occasions.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club from the town of Steinkjer
Steinkjer
is a town and a municipality in Nord-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Innherad region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Steinkjer, which is also the seat of the county government...
, currently playing in Fair Play ligaen, the third tier in the Norwegian league system
Norwegian football league system
The current national league system administered by the football association is organised as 1-1-4-12, where Tippeligaen is the highest Norwegian level and Adeccoligaen the second highest, followed by four third level and 12 fourth level ....
. It was founded in 1910. Steinkjer played in top league
Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
in 1937-38, 1938-39, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1961-62, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1978.
Their strongest performance in the league was in the 1961-62 season when they finished second, only beaten by Brann.
Home ground
Their home ground is Guldbergaunet stadionGuldbergaunet stadion
Gulbergaunet stadion is a association football venue in Steinkjer, Norway. The record attendance through all times is 13,997 when the home team, Steinkjer FK played against Lyn in the Norwegian Football Cup semi final 1970. The venue hosted the Norwegian Athletics Championships in 1978 and 2000....
. The record attendance through all times is 13,997 against Lyn in the Norwegian cup
Norwegian football cup
The Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
semi final 1970. This is an artificial pitch
AstroTurf
AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf. Although the term is a registered trademark, it is sometimes used as a generic description of any kind of artificial turf. The original AstroTurf product was a short pile synthetic turf while the current products incorporate modern features such as...
, which was ready in May 2003.
Notable Former Managers
Bill FoulkesBill Foulkes
William Anthony Foulkes is a former English footballer who played for Manchester United in the Busby Babes teams of the 1950s, and also in the 1960s. His favoured position was centre back. For Manchester United, he played 679 games, third to Ryan Giggs and Sir Bobby Charlton, he also made 3...
Tony Dunne
Tony Dunne
Anthony Peter Dunne , Irish football player who regularly appeared at left-back. He had 33 caps for the Republic of Ireland, playing for the national team in 1962–1975. He was Irish Footballer of the Year in 1969....
In 1982, Bill Foulkes (ex-Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
) was succeeded as manager of Steinkjer FK by his former United team-mate Tony Dunne. Tony Dunne was an ex-manager of Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
, and had made numerous appearances for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
, captaining the side on four occasions.
Current squad
As of 7 April 2011Recent history
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 2006 in Norwegian football The 2006 season is the 101. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2006 *Adeccoligaen 2006 *Norwegian Football Cup 2006*Toppserien 2006 -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 9 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 56 | 59 | 36 | 2nd round | |
| 2007 2007 in Norwegian football The 2007 season is the 102. season of competitive football in Norway.* Tippeligaen 2007 * Adeccoligaen 2007 * Norwegian Football Cup 2007* Toppserien 2007 -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 11 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 49 | 75 | 30 | 2nd round | |
| 2008 2008 in Norwegian football The 2008-season is the 103. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2008 *Adeccoligaen 2008 *Norwegian Football Cup 2008*Toppserien 2008 -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 11 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 56 | 68 | 31 | 2nd round | |
| 2009 2009 in Norwegian football The 2009-season is the 104. season of competitive football in Norway.*2009 Tippeligaen *2009 Adeccoligaen *2009 Norwegian Football Cup*2009 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 47 | 70 | 29 | 2nd round | |
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 9 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 40 | 56 | 31 | 2nd round | |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
D2 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 43 | 106 | 11 | 1st round | Relegated |