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'''Gefe Fans''' also known as '''Syrianska Fans''', is the official fanclub of the [[Aramean (Syriac)]] football team Syrianska FC, based in [[Sweden]]. It was started 2002 by a group of Syrianska supporters in [[Södertälje]].<ref>http://www.vastrasidan.se/ny/page.php?72</ref><ref>http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/artikel.asp?id=177215</ref><ref>http://www.gefefans.com/</ref> The fanclub's name, Gefe Fans, means "Wings", in reference to the wings in the [[Aramean flag]].<ref>http://st.nu/sport/gifsundsvall/1.935175</ref> |
'''Gefe Fans''' also known as '''Syrianska Fans''', is the official fanclub of the [[Aramean (Syriac)]] football team Syrianska FC, based in [[Sweden]]. It was started 2002 by a group of Syrianska supporters in [[Södertälje]].<ref>http://www.vastrasidan.se/ny/page.php?72</ref><ref>http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/artikel.asp?id=177215</ref><ref>http://www.gefefans.com/</ref> The fanclub's name, Gefe Fans, means "Wings", in reference to the wings in the [[Aramean flag]].<ref>http://st.nu/sport/gifsundsvall/1.935175</ref> |
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The club's fans are spread all over the world as it represents the national team for Aramean (Syriac) people originally from Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey.<ref>http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090613/SPORT/706129825/1100</ref><ref>http://fotbollskanalen.se/1.1025231/2009/05/31/bildextra_syrianskas_fans_firade_derbyvinsten</ref>The fanclub is known for its [[tifo]]s and their attachment to the club.<ref>http://www.dn.se/sport/fotboll/syrianska-vinnare-i-hett-derby-1.880778</ref><ref>http://www.nwt.se/sport/folj_carlstadunited/article539155.ece</ref> |
The club's fans are spread all over the world as it represents the national team for Aramean (Syriac) people originally from Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey.<ref>http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090613/SPORT/706129825/1100</ref><ref>http://fotbollskanalen.se/1.1025231/2009/05/31/bildextra_syrianskas_fans_firade_derbyvinsten</ref>The fanclub is known for its [[tifo]]s and their attachment to the club.<ref>http://www.dn.se/sport/fotboll/syrianska-vinnare-i-hett-derby-1.880778</ref><ref>http://www.nwt.se/sport/folj_carlstadunited/article539155.ece</ref> The supporterclub takes an active responsibility for the supportculture around the arena, and also community-oriented efforts.<ref>http://www.syrianskafc.com/Supporter.aspx</ref> |
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Full name | Syrianska Football Club (SFC) | ||
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Nickname(s) | Suryoye (Arameans) | ||
Founded | 1977 | ||
Ground | Södertälje Fotbollsarena, Södertälje | ||
Capacity | 6,700 | ||
Chairman | Andreas Temiz | ||
Manager | Valeri Bondarenko | ||
League | Allsvenskan | ||
2010 | Superettan 1st (promoted) | ||
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Syrianska FC is a Swedish football club from Södertälje, a city south of Stockholm. The club, formed in 1977 by Aramean (Syriac) immigrants has advanced through the league system and is 2011 playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan.[1]
Formed in 1977 as Suryoyo SK (eng: Aramean Sportclub), in 1986 the name was changed to Syrianska SK and later to Syrianska FC as the club grew and advanced through the league system. In 2010, only after two years in Superettan, Syrianska FC advances to Allsvenskan for the first time in history, representing the 61th team playing in Allsvenskan.[2][3]
As the Aramean (Syriac) people do not have an official nationalteam, Syrianska FC is often viewed as the substitute national team by the Aramean (Syriac) people,[4] who originated in Iraq, Syria, Iran and Turkey but is now distributed throughout many lands. The literal translation of "Syrianska" from Swedish to English is "Aramean", or "Syriac". The club has a fan base from all over the world.[5][6][7]
Their achievement from advancing from Superettan to Allsvenskan became a mediabom in Swedish TV-sportsprograms, magazines and documentaries. The achievement were also notable in many foreign magazines. The club has also their own pop song which is called "Ahna kolan Suryoye" (eng: we are all arameans).[8][9][10]
Achievements
- Superettan:
- Winners (1): 2010
- Division 1 Norra:
- Winners (1): 2008
Supporters
Gefe Fans
Gefe Fans also known as Syrianska Fans, is the official fanclub of the Aramean (Syriac) football team Syrianska FC, based in Sweden. It was started 2002 by a group of Syrianska supporters in Södertälje.[11][12][13] The fanclub's name, Gefe Fans, means "Wings", in reference to the wings in the Aramean flag.[14] The club's fans are spread all over the world as it represents the national team for Aramean (Syriac) people originally from Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey.[15][16]The fanclub is known for its tifos and their attachment to the club.[17][18] The supporterclub takes an active responsibility for the supportculture around the arena, and also community-oriented efforts.[19]
Ultras 77
Ultras 77 is a group of supporters who work with all tifo events during Syrianska FC´s games, about 30 people are active in the group. In early years, the head-responsibility for tifo events where taken by Gefe Fans. But when the supporterclub grew togheter with the soccerclub, the group Ultras 77 was created.[20]
History
The Aramean Syriac Association based in Södertälje, Sweden forms a football team named "Suryoye SK" in year 1977. The team started for the first time in Division 7 East. 6 years later, the team advances for first time from division 7 to division 6. In 1985, Suryoye won the division and advanced to divsion 5. The following year, the team changed it name to Syrianska SK. Two yeas later, they won division 5 and advanced to division 4, where they played 3 years until they in 1990 advanced to divsion 3.
The following year, Syrianska wins for the first time series as newcomers and advances to div 2. For the first time in club history, the team loses and moves down to div 3 year 1995. This was despite a major effort that failed. The year after the club moved down, in 1996 the board in Syrianska wanted to do a pre-launch with a frame from them their ranks. The club is a long-term goal with a variety of milestones where the goal is "Division 1 year 2001".
In year 1999, Syrianska moves up to div 2, approaching against their goal. The year after, Syrianska plays again in div 2 and ports in third place after a very strong season as newcomers. They start seriously investing in youth activities.
In year 2001, Syrianska wins division 2 with an impressive hindsight - 53 points and 65 made goal. Syrianska derive their goal to win the series but may nevertheless not advance to Superettan. Instead, the result is to qualify to enrich Åtvidaberg in two unforgettable and regular matches for a large audience (6435 fanatical spectators at home).
2 years later, in 2003 - Syrianska sets a new target to Superettan as the ultimate in 2006. The year 2004 Syrianska ends up in the middle in Division 1 and fix up for next season the following year.
The following year, Syrianska misses once again the chance for advancement in a qualifier to Superettan. Faced with a ocean of Aramean supporters in Södertälje, Syrianska loses at home against Qviding FIF with 0-2 and then wins away the match with 2-1. Syrianska was very close to advance to Superettan, but fate wanted it any other time. The year 2006, Syrianska, with Özcan Melkemichel as coach, doing his best seriestart ever. The newly built soccer stadium in Södertälje is now the new home for Syrianska and has cost 95 million.
After an injury-filled and tentative start to the season in 2007, for the first in 20 years, Syrianska plays a derby match against Assyriska and wins with 2-1 in front of 7 146 spectators. In the second derby match against Assyriska, Syrianska won again with 1-0 after goal by Robert Massi in front of 6 313 spectators. Syrianska finished in fourth place, but in practice it had won the division if that were not for the points deduction.
Before the series started year 2008, Syrianska had the pleasure to receive Allsvenska Hammarby IF at home in the Swedish Cup. The match was broadcasted on TV4. Hammarby took the lead with 0-4 after the break before Syrianska rest made a pickup that already ranked as classics and etched firmly in mind for a long time. Rabi Elias penalty, Mattias Metesa both great goals and Semir Metes signature with a thunder shot in the goal got the commentator on TV4 to express themselves lyrically over Syrianskas pickup to 4-4 and spectators cheering joy on the spot. Syrianska was the closest victory before Hammarby eventually settled with two quick goals.
Syrianska ensured the division victory when it was two rounds remaining and finished in brilliant 59 points. The year 2009, Syrianska played their first season in Swedens second-highest division, Superettan. They came in 4th place, 1 point behind the third place.
The historical year 2010, Syrianska becomes the champion of the Superettan. Swedish TV-channel TV4 sent 9 of Syrianskas matches. The season ended up with 56 points and 46 made goals. Peter Ijeh scored 17 goals. They will play next season in the Allsvenskan league for the first time in history.[21]
Current squad
As of 6 May 2010[update]. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For season transfers, see either transfers winter 2010–2011 or transfers summer 2011.
Noted players
See also
References
- ^ http://www.syrianskafc.com/Omklubben/Historia.aspx
- ^ http://www.syrianskafc.com
- ^ http://www.dn.se/sport/fotboll/syrianska-klart-for-allsvenskan
- ^ "På lördag kan Syrianska FC bli historiskt. Minst en poäng mot Väsby och det syrianska landslaget tar sig för första gången upp i allsvenskan" (in Swedish). City. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
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(help) - ^ http://www.syrianskafc.com/Supporter.aspx
- ^ http://www.bahro.nu/index.php?aid=74
- ^ http://www.nwt.se/sport/folj_carlstadunited/article539155.ece
- ^ http://www.gp.se/sport/fotboll/1.475294-syrianska-till-allsvenskan
- ^ http://fotboll.expressen.se/nyheter/1.2151469/ijeh-skot-syrianska-mot-allsvenskan
- ^ http://lt.se/sport/1.990920-syrianska-till-allsvenskan/1.991082-syrianska-till-allsvenskan?pageNr=1
- ^ http://www.vastrasidan.se/ny/page.php?72
- ^ http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/artikel.asp?id=177215
- ^ http://www.gefefans.com/
- ^ http://st.nu/sport/gifsundsvall/1.935175
- ^ http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090613/SPORT/706129825/1100
- ^ http://fotbollskanalen.se/1.1025231/2009/05/31/bildextra_syrianskas_fans_firade_derbyvinsten
- ^ http://www.dn.se/sport/fotboll/syrianska-vinnare-i-hett-derby-1.880778
- ^ http://www.nwt.se/sport/folj_carlstadunited/article539155.ece
- ^ http://www.syrianskafc.com/Supporter.aspx
- ^ http://www.gefefans.com/index2.php
- ^ http://www.syrianskafc.com/Omklubben/Historia.aspx
External links
- Syrianska FC - Official team site
- Gefe Fans - Official supporter site