Tampereen Peli-Pojat-70
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Tampereen Peli-Pojat-70 is a football club from Tampere
, Finland
that was established in 1970. PP-70 currently plays in the Nelonen
with its home venue at the Ikurin Virelä (Ikuri Sports Field).
but in 1985 were promoted for the first time to the Kakkonen
which is the third tier. In total the club has enjoyed 4 spells at this level from 1986–1988, 1993–1994, 1996–2001 and 2008-2009. In 1994 the club were promoted to the Ykkönen
and while their first experience at this level lasted only one season they were again promoted to the Ykkönen in 2001. The most successful period of the club then followed with six seasons in the Ykkönen from 2002 until 2007 when they were relegated to the Kakkonen. A further relegation followed in 2009 and 2010 and the club are currently in the Nelonen
.
Third Level (13 seasons): 1986-88, 1993–94, 1996–2001, 2008–09
. In 2009 PP-70S were relegated from Group B of the Kakkonen.
PP-70 /2 are participating in the Vitonen administered by the Tampere SPL.
Tampere
Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It is the most populous inland city in any of the Nordic countries. The city has a population of , growing to approximately 300,000 people in the conurbation and over 340,000 in the metropolitan area. Tampere is the third most-populous municipality in...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
that was established in 1970. PP-70 currently plays in the Nelonen
Nelonen
Nelonen is a Finnish commercial TV channel. It started out as Helsinki's local television channel PTV in 1989 on the HTV cable network, which name was changed first to PTV4 and then to Nelonen. It started on June 1, 1997. Nelonen, in Finnish, means the glyph of the number four. The channel is...
with its home venue at the Ikurin Virelä (Ikuri Sports Field).
History
PP-70 were formed in 1970 following the amalgamation of the football sections of Lielahden Kipinä, Pispalan Tarmo and Lamminpään Korpi. In its early years the club played in the lower divisions of the Finnish football systemFinnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
but in 1985 were promoted for the first time to the Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
which is the third tier. In total the club has enjoyed 4 spells at this level from 1986–1988, 1993–1994, 1996–2001 and 2008-2009. In 1994 the club were promoted to the Ykkönen
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
and while their first experience at this level lasted only one season they were again promoted to the Ykkönen in 2001. The most successful period of the club then followed with six seasons in the Ykkönen from 2002 until 2007 when they were relegated to the Kakkonen. A further relegation followed in 2009 and 2010 and the club are currently in the Nelonen
Nelonen
Nelonen is a Finnish commercial TV channel. It started out as Helsinki's local television channel PTV in 1989 on the HTV cable network, which name was changed first to PTV4 and then to Nelonen. It started on June 1, 1997. Nelonen, in Finnish, means the glyph of the number four. The channel is...
.
Divisional Movements
Second Level (7 seasons): 1995, 2002-07Third Level (13 seasons): 1986-88, 1993–94, 1996–2001, 2008–09
Season to Season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Administration | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 6th | |
| 2001 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | West Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2002 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 4th | Relegation Group - 5th |
| 2003 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 10th | ||
| 2004 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 9th | ||
| 2005 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 8th | ||
| 2006 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 12th | ||
| 2007 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 13th | Relegated | |
| 2008 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 4th | |
| 2009 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 12th | Relegated |
| 2010 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Tampere District (SPL Tampere) | 14th | Relegated |
- 6 seasons in YkkönenYkkönenYkkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
- 4 seasons in KakkonenKakkonenKakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
- 1 season in KolmonenKolmonenKolmonen is the fourth highest football league in Finland. The most famous club competing at this level is Helsingin Palloseura who won the Finnish Championship on 9 occasions, the last time being in 1957. They also won the Finnish Cup in 1962...
Junior Section
PP-70 are undertaking commendable work at the junior level and are growing steadily with the addition of new age groups each year. In total the club runs 15 junior teams and team practice is available for boys and girls all the year round.2010 season
PP-70 are competing in the Kolmonen administered by the Tampere SPL. This is the fourth highest tier in the Finnish football systemFinnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
. In 2009 PP-70S were relegated from Group B of the Kakkonen.
PP-70 /2 are participating in the Vitonen administered by the Tampere SPL.
Players in 2011
Goalkeepers: 1. Siltanen Jussi 12. Jarkko Koskinen Defenders: 2. Ritvasalo Sami 26. Koivisto Sami 34. Miettinen Iikka 77. Leppäniemi Santtu 81. Mäkelä Matti |
Midfield Players: 6. Virtanen Topi 9. Säde Markus 17. Ahonen Mika 20. Sokka Raimo 23. Mäkipää Jarkko 27. Säde Jaakko 75. Heinonen Ville 84. Suortti Ilkka 86. Palonen Aapo |
Forwards: 8. Thomas Joonas 10. Keskitalo Matias 21. Mäkelä Mikko 51. Jokinen Topi 69. Peltoniemi Jyri 79. Massaquoi Abraham |