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Revision as of 20:59, 5 June 2013
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| Full name | Clubul Sportiv Pandurii Lignitul Târgu Jiu | |||
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| Founded | 1962 | |||
| Ground | Tudor Vladimirescu | |||
| Capacity | 9,200[1] | |||
| President | Marin Condescu | |||
| Head coach | Cristian Pustai | |||
| League | Liga I | |||
| 2012–13 | Liga I, 2nd | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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Pandurii Târgu Jiu is a Romanian professional football club from Târgu Jiu, Gorj county. They play from 2006 in Liga I. The team's colours are blue and white and its home field is Tudor Vladimirescu Stadium in Târgu Jiu.
History
Pandurii Târgu Jiu was created in August 1962, after the merger of the two big rivals from the city, Flacăra-Unirea and CIL Târgu-Jiu. The team entered the fourth division of Romanian football, with a strong objective, to promote immediately in the third division. And the target was reached, in June 1963 Pandurii gaining the promotion to Divizia C. Their first game in this division was played on 1 September 1963, against Siderurgistul Hunedoara. Pandurii won by a big margin, 6-0, goals scored by Chițu (12), Nelu Băloi (35), Melinte (53 and 80) and Vasilescu (83 and 85).
In the first years, Pandurii finished constantly in the first half of the standings, so the club decided to attack a promotion to Divizia B. In the 1976-77 season, with a young team and with Titus Ozon as coach, the dream came true. Pandurii dominated the competition, climbed from the first stages on top of the standings and won the promotion to the second division. But this level was a much bigger hat to wear for Pandurii, who relegated the next season back to Divizia C.
The following years, the team changed frequently the division, promoting to Divizia B and relegating after a few years. They played in Divizia B between 1979-1983 then between 1986 and 1991. After a decade in Divizia C, the team promoted again in the second league in 2000, and in 2004 finished second, behind Sportul Studenţesc.
Promotion to Divizia A
The performance from the last seasons was an incentive for the management who decided to push for the first presence of Pandurii in Divizia A. With Emil Săndoi as coach, and with a young group of players like Tiberiu Lung and Sorin Vintilescu but also with some experienced players like, Florin Popete, Robert Vancea and Romulus Buia, the team won the promotion.
It was difficult to maintain its position in Divizia A, and Pandurii finished their first season in the 15th place, right below the relegation line. But the Football Federation decided at the end of the season not to give Sportul Studenţesc their licence for the following year, and kept instead the first team under the line, Pandurii. With the bullet dodged, the management decided to enforce the team, so the relegation shouldn't be a problem.
Alexandru Păcurar (Gloria Bistrița), Ciprian Vasilache (Rapid București) and Liviu Mihai (Farul Constanța) were brought, and the team finished 11th in the 2006-07 season. They kept their position at the middle of the table for the next seasons.
In 2010, they finished below the line but avoided the relegation after the withdrawal of Internaţional Curtea de Argeş, team that ended tenth but the owner decided to disband the club. With a lot of players took from Curtea de Argeş, Pandurii were 13th the following season.
In the 2011-12 season the team reached the highest place in history, finishing seventh. For a while, they were fifth and the fans hoped for a European place.
Current squad
As of 18 February 2013[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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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
- Winners (0):
- Runners-up (1): 2012–13
- Winners (0):
- Best result: Semifinals in 2006–07
Notable former players
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Managers
Current technical staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Head Coach First Team |  Cristian Pustai
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| Assistant Coach | Flaviu Șomfălean
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| Goalkeeper Coach | Valentin David
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| Physical fitness coach | Ferenc Bajko
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Last updated: 19 January 2013
Source: Pandurii Official Website
Former managers
Gabriel Zahiu (2001)- Emil Săndoi (2001–02), (July 2003–Aug 2005)
- Viorel Hizo (Aug 2005–April 2006)
- Nicolae Ungureanu (April 2006–July 2006)
- Eugen Neagoe (July 2006–Dec 2007)
- Gabriel Zahiu (interim) (Dec 2007)
Joaquim Teixeira (Dec 2007–March 2008)- Eugen Neagoe (March 2008–Sept 2008)
- Sorin Cârţu (Sept 2008–Oct 2009)
- Liviu Ciobotariu (Oct 2009–March 2010)
- Sorin Cârţu (March 2010–May 2010)
- Florin Bejinaru (interim) (May 2010–June 2010)
- Marius Baciu (June 2010–July 2010)
- Ionuţ Badea (July 2010–Oct 2010)
- Petre Grigoraș (Oct 2010–Jan 2013)
References
External links
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