Elazığspor

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Elazığspor
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Full name Elazığspor Kulubü
Nickname(s) Gaggoşlar
Founded 1967
Ground Elazığ Atatürk Stadı,
Elazığ
(Capacity: 14,476 (1,800 seated))
Chairman Turkey Ali Cipli
Manager Turkey Hasan Özer
League TFF Second League
2007-08 Türk Telekom League A, 16th
Home colours
Away colours

Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the TFF Second League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.

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[edit] History

Elazığspor was founded on 1967 when three clubs (Merkez Gençlik, Güvenspor and Harputspor) have united to form a strong team for the city of Elazığ. The club's emblem resembles a famous local dance called Çayda Çıra. This dance is played with candles at hands. The club has played in Second and Third Leagues for several years. Finally in 2002, the club has managed to be promoted for Turkish First Football League. However, in 2004, it was relegated to Turk Telekom League A again. Elazığspor's main rivals are Malatyaspor. They relegated to TFF Second League in 2008 as 16th.

[edit] League participations

First Level: 2002-2004

Second Level: 1974-1982, 1983-1985, 1986-1987, 1990-1992, 1995-2002, 2004-2008

Third Level: 1968-1975, 1985-1986, 1987-1990, 1992-1995, 2008-

Amateur Level: 1982-1983

[edit] Notable players

 Turkey
  • Mehmet Ekşi
  • Ulvi Güveneroğlu
 Brazil
  • Robson Ourique Da Silva[1]
 Cameroon

[edit] References