Östersunds FK
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club located in Östersund
Östersund
Östersund is an urban area in Jämtland in the middle of Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön, and is the only city in Jämtland. Östersund is the...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. The club, formed 31 October 1996, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Norrettan (Division 1).
Background
In 1996/1997 the Ope IFOpe IF
Ope IF is a Swedish football club located in Ope near Östersund in Jämtland.-Background:Ope Idrottsförening is a sports club near Östersund that was founded on 30 January 1922...
, IFK Östersund
IFK Östersund
IFK Östersund is a Swedish football club located in Östersund in Jämtland.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Östersund were founded on 7 March 1906 at the Café Temperance in Östersund...
, Ostersund / Torvalla FF clubs decided to work together on a joint venture to establish an elite new football club named Östersunds FK. Ope IF gave their place in the league Div 2 Norrland to Östersunds FK.
Östersunds FK created links with Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in May 2007. As part of the deal two Swansea City youngsters, Scott Evans and Kerry Morgan, went on loan to the club to gain first team experience. The Swans
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
also played against Östersund in a summer friendly to officially open the clubs new 5,000 seater stadium, the Jämtkraft Arena
Jämtkraft Arena
Jämtkraft Arena is a football stadium in Östersund, Sweden. Its current capacity is 5,000 and it was built in 2007....
on 9 July 2007.
In Autumn 2007, Neil McDonald, the former Carlisle United manager and now number two at Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, was appointed as temporary manager for 5 weeks, and helped Östersund escape relegation into Division 2.
In March 2009 the club took advantage of its link with Swansea City again to snap up youngsters Chad Bond and James Burgin on loan for three months.
The club are affiliated to the Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund
Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund
The Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association...
.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Division 2 1997 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 1997.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 7th | |
| 1998 Division 2 1998 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 1998.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 2nd | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1999 Division 2 1999 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 1999.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 1st | Promotion Playoffs |
| 2000 Division 2 2000 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2000.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 5th | |
| 2001 Division 2 2001 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2001.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 3rd | |
| 2002 Division 2 2002 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2002.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 5th | |
| 2003 Division 2 2003 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2003.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 2nd | |
| 2004 Division 2 2004 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2004.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 4th | |
| 2005 Division 2 2005 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2005.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Norra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Mellersta Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2006 Division 1 2006 Statistics of Swedish football Division 1 in season 2006.-Overview:It was contested by 28 teams, and Enköpings SK and IF Sylvia won the championship.-Norra:-Södra:-References:*... * |
Tier 3 | Division 1 | Norra | 11th | |
| 2007 Division 1 2007 Statistics of Swedish football Division 1 in season 2007.-Overview:It was contested by 28 teams, and Assyriska FF and Qviding FIF won the championship.-Norra:-Södra:-References:*... |
Tier 3 | Division 1 | Norra | 11th | |
| 2008 Division 1 2008 Statistics of Swedish football Division 1 in season 2008.-Overview:It was contested by 28 teams, and Syrianska FC and FC Trollhättan won the championship.-Division 1 Norra:-Division 1 Södra:-References:*... |
Tier 3 | Division 1 | Norra | 10th | |
| 2009 | Tier 3 | Division 1 | Norra | 11th | |
| 2010 | Tier 3 | Division 1 | Norra | 13th | Relegated |
| 2011 | Tier 4 | Division 2 | Norrland | 1st | Promoted |
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
Notable coaches
Sören ÅkebySören Åkeby
Sören "Snuffe" Åkeby is a Swedish football manager who currently manages GIF Sundsvall. Along with Zoran Lukić, Åkeby managed Djurgårdens IF from 1999 to 2003. The two were very successful during the first years of the 21st century winning the Allsvenskan in 2002 and 2003...
(1999) Hans Eskilsson
Hans Eskilsson
Hans Eskilsson is a former Swedish football player, most notable for his time with Hammarby and for his three appearances for the Swedish national team. He is now a professional poker player....
Neil McDonald (2007) Ulf Tjernström (2008-2009) Miquel Exposito (2010) Lee Makel
Lee Makel
Lee Robert Makel is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cowdenbeath.-Club career:Makel began his career with Newcastle United as a trainee in 1991 and made 14 appearances. He moved to Blackburn Rovers for £160,000 in 1992 but only played six league matches in three years for the club...
(2010) Graham Potter
Graham Potter
Graham Stephen Potter is an English former footballer who made 320 career league appearances and is now a coach in Sweden.-Playing career:...
(2011-present)
Current squad
As of 19 March 2011:Sports
Head coach: Graham PotterGraham PotterGraham Stephen Potter is an English former footballer who made 320 career league appearances and is now a coach in Sweden.-Playing career:...
Assistant coach: Björn Hamberg
Goalkeeper coach: Janne Netzler
Team chef: Christer Olsson
Technical coach Peja Lindholm
Physical coach: Tomas Näsholm
Medical Masseur: Tommy Martinsson
Orthopedist: Gunnar Henriksson
Material ward Bengt-Uno Nilsson
Attendances
In recent seasons Östersunds FK have had the following average attendances:| class="wikitable"> | |||
| Season | Average Attendance | Division / Section | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 573 | Div 2 Norrland | Tier 3 |
| 2006 | 535 | Div 1 Norra | Tier 3 |
| 2007 | 1,060 | Div 1 Norra | Tier 3 |
| 2008 | 1,104 | Div 1 Norra | Tier 3 |
| 2009 | 1,134 | Div 1 Norra | Tier 3 |
| 2010 | 992 | Div 1 Norra | Tier 3 |
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
Notable players
Brazil
- Alysson Marendaz MarinsAlysson Marendaz MarinsAlysson Marendaz Marins , is a Brazilian football player.- Career :As a journeyman, Alysson Marendaz Marins has previously played for CR Vasco da Gama, on loan for Serrano Football Club, CFZ do Rio, AIK Fotboll, Kalmar FF and OFK Ostersund in Sweden, Perak FA in Malaysia, and Chinese Super League...
- Leandro TeófiloLeandro Teofilo Santos PintoLeandro Teófilo is a Brazilian football player. The midfielder currently plays for Vllaznia Shkodër.-References:...
Kingdom of England
- James BurginJames BurginJames Burgin is an English footballer currently playing for New Orleans Jesters in the USL Premier Development League.-Swansea City:...
- Robbie ClarkRobbie ClarkRobert Jack Clark , is a footballer, who is currently playing for Östersunds Fotbollsklubb.-Career:...
- Damon GrayDamon GrayDamon Ian Gray is an English footballer, who is currently playing for Berwick Rangers. He began his professional career with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian, and has spent time on loan with Partick Thistle. Gray then played for Berwick Rangers for a season before moving to Sweden...
- Lee MakelLee MakelLee Robert Makel is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cowdenbeath.-Club career:Makel began his career with Newcastle United as a trainee in 1991 and made 14 appearances. He moved to Blackburn Rovers for £160,000 in 1992 but only played six league matches in three years for the club...
- Steve MardenboroughSteve MardenboroughStephen Alexander "Steve" Mardenborough is a former English professional footballer.-Career:A much travelled player during his career, Mardenborough's first club was Coventry City but was released after finishing his apprenticeship, joining Wolverhampton Wanderers...
- Richard OffiongRichard OffiongRichard Offiong is an English footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently without a club having left Blyth Spartans in November 2011.-Newcastle United:...
- Paul ReadPaul Read (footballer)Paul Read is a retired English professional footballer who made 100 league appearances in English football.-Career:Read began his career as an apprentice at Arsenal, but he never made a league appearance for the Gunners...
Kingdom of England
- Jon Routledge
- Brian WakeBrian WakeBrian Wake is an English footballer, currently playing for Swedish football Division 2 champions Östersunds FK.-Career:...
- Marvin WilliamsMarvin Williams (footballer)Marvin Travis Williams is an English footballer, currently playing for Salisbury City.Williams began his career as a trainee at Millwall, progressing through the club's youth system and into the first-team. Williams made his first-team debut for Millwall during the club's 2005–06 campaign, signing...
Northern Ireland
- Daryl SmylieDaryl SmylieDaryl Smylie is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Kalmar FFSmylie emerged from Newcastle United's youth academy, but he failed to make any first team appearances at Newcastle. In the 2005/06 season, Smylie spent time on loan at Stockport County, where he made his league debut...
Poland
- Piotr BajdziakPiotr BajdziakPiotr Bajdziak is a Polish footballer playing currently for Czarni Żagań. Bajdziak played in Sweden for Sandvikens IF and Östersunds FK and later in Ireland for Sligo Rovers F.C., before returning to Poland in 2008. Piotr Bajdziak is now being tested by the Dutch Second Division club FC...
Kingdom of Scotland
- Ross CampbellRoss CampbellRoss Campbell is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently without a club.He started his career with Scottish Premier League side Hibernian and represented Scotland at the under–20 and under–21 levels...
- Paul SheerinPaul SheerinPaul George Sheerin is a Scottish professional football player and manager. He is currently performing both of those roles at Arbroath.-Alloa Athletic:...
- Paul ShieldsPaul Shields (footballer)Paul Martin Shields is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Östersunds FK.-Career:Shields began his career in Kirkcaldy with Raith Rovers before earning a £100,000 move to Celtic in March 2000...
- Michael TidserMichael TidserMichael Tidser is a Scottish football player, currently with Scottish First Division team Greenock Morton.Tidser began his career with Celtic, before spending a short spell in Sweden with Östersunds FK.-Club career:...
Sweden
- Tim AnderssonTim AnderssonTim Andersson is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Landskrona BoIS.- External links :* Tim Andersson - Player statistics...
- Kristian EkKristian EkKristian Ek is a Swedish football player currently playing for GIF Sundsvall. In March 2009 he was loaned out to Östersunds FK, who play in the Division 1 Norra, but after only a handful of games he was recalled to GIF Sundsvall. He's a defender.-External links:* * -References:...
- Alexander HysénAlexander HysénAlexander Hysén is a Swedish footballer, currently playing goalkeeper for Östersunds FK.- Early years :He was born to parents Glenn Hysén of Liverpool FC fame and his second wife Helena...
Wales
- Chad BondChad BondChad David Bond is a Welsh footballer who plays for Welsh Premier League side Llanelli. He is a former Wales under-19 international.-Career:...
- Kerry MorganKerry MorganKerry David Morgan is a Welsh footballer, who is currently signed to Neath.-Career:Morgan came through the youth ranks at Swansea City and after signing his first professional deal in 2007 he was loaned out to Welsh Premier League neighbours Port Talbot Town, following a short spell in Sweden with...
External links
- Östersunds FK - official site