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Tomori Berat
Tomori Berat Club Logo.svg
Full nameFutboll Klub Tomori Berat
Nickname(s)Tigrat e Beratit (The Tigers of Berat)
Mistrecat (The Captious)
FoundedNovember 25, 1923;95 years ago (1923-11-25)
Ground Tomori Stadium
Berat, Albania
Capacity14,450
Owner Municipality of Berat
ChairmanPetrit Sinaj
League Albanian Second Division, Group B
2018–19 Albanian First Division, Group B, 10th (relegated)
Website Club website

Futboll Klub Tomori Berat is an Albanian football club based in the city of Berat. The club's home ground is the Tomori Stadium and they currently participate in the Albanian Second Division.

Albania country in Southeast Europe

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south and maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro and Italy to the west.

Berat Municipality in Albania

Berat, is the ninth largest city by population of the Republic of Albania. The city is the capital of the surrounding Berat County, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. By air, it is 71 kilometres north of Gjirokastër, 70 kilometres west of Korçë, 70 kilometres south of Tirana and 33 kilometres east of Fier.

Tomori Stadium

Tomori Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Berat, Albania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Tomori. The stadium holds 17,890 people.

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History

The sport of football was introduced to the city of Berat in the early 1910s by students who had completed their studies abroad. They brought back footballs and the rules of the game from their travels which they then passed onto the locals. As early as 1913 amateur neighbourhood teams were formed, such as Çunat e Lumit, Vakëfi, Kalaja and Opinga. In 1923 an artists and sports club was founded in Berat, under the name Tomori, named after the nearby Mount Tomorr. It was established in the neighbourhood facilities of a local school called Mangalem, and the first team was formed with 18 teenage players. With the Albanian Football Association's foundation in 1930, the club participated in its first official tournament in the same year, which was the second tier of the newly established Albanian football system. Tomori won the 1930 Albanian First Division and gained promotion to the Albanian Superliga. Prior to their debut season in the top flight the club changed its name from Tomori to Muzaka in 1931, and during the 1931 season they finished in 7th and last place with a record of 1 draw and 5 losses, which led to their relegation. [1] They returned to the Albanian First Division in 1932 where they would remain for 4 seasons. In 1935 the Albanian Football Association did not organise any competitions so the club was not active for the year. In 1936 football resumed in Albania and the club changed its name back to Tomori and finished second in the Albanian First Division, achieving promotion to the Albanian Superliga for the second time. In the 1937 season the club again finished last in the top flight, level on points with Ismail Qemali Vlorë, who they lost 2–1 to in a relegation play off held in Kavajë at the end of the season to determine Tomori's immediate relegation once again. [2]

Albanian Football Association governing body of association football in Albania

The Albanian Football Association is the governing body of football in Albania. The association is based in Tirana, Albania. The association organizes the national football leagues of the Albanian Superliga, the First Division, the Second Division, the Third Division, the Albanian Cup and Supercup. Albania women's national football team, Albanian women's football championship, and the Albanian Women's Cup are also overseen. The association also coordinates the activities of the Albania national football team and the Albania national youth football teams such as Under-21, Under-20, Under-19, Under-18, Under-17, Under-16 and Under-15.

Albanian First Division association football league

The Albanian First Division is the second level of professional football in Albania, behind the Albanian Superliga and above the Albanian Second Division.

Albanian Superliga sports league

The Albanian Superliga is a professional league for men's association football clubs. At the top of the Albanian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 10 clubs, and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Albanian First Division. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 36 matches each.

1936–1949: KS Tomori 1950: Berati 1951–1957: Puna 1957–deri tani: KS Tomori

Members of the Presidency: (1923–1926) Chairman: Zyhdi Doko Secretary: Shyqyri Lakra Other members: Lilo Xhimitiku Andon Myzeqari Vangjel Haxhistasa Alqiviadhi Shyti

In 1964 Tomori was runner-up in the Albanian Cup, losing in the final to KS Partizani.

Tomori won the Albanian First Division championship four times: in 1930, 1950, 1970, and 1977.

In 1991–1992 F.K Tomori participated in the Balkans Cup but lost on aggregate to FC Oţelul Galaţi (2:4), who went on to be runners-up of the competition.

The Balkans Cup was an international football competition for clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. It was introduced in 1961 and was very popular in the 1960s, being the second most important international club competition for clubs from the region.

Their first participation in European football was in the UEFA Cup 2000-01, losing 2–5 on aggregate to Cypriot team APOEL F.C..

Cyprus Island country in the Mediterranean

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece.

In 2000 F.K Tomori were runners-up in the championship, losing on penalty kicks against FK Tirana with the game having finished 1–1 after extra time had been played.

Stadium

Tomori Stadium was built in 1985 and holds 14,500 spectators. This is the third highest capacity stadium in Albania after Qemal Stafa Stadium and Loro Boriçi Stadium. [3] The stadium finally completed its renovation in early 2012, where 13,000 tickets went on sale for the first game held there. Interest was high because the last Albanian Superliga game to be held there was in 2002. [4]

Fans

Tomori has some of the most fervent fans in Albania.

Also, Tomori have tifo-groups like Mistrecat, Berat Hooligans and Ultras Tomori.

Rivalries

Tomori's biggest rivals are Naftëtari, with Kuçovë only 20 kilometers down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s. Also Lushnja and Apolonia Fier are in a small distance from each other. [5]

Honours

Albanian First Division:

Albanian Superliga:

Albanian Cup:

Balkans Cup:

Albanian Second Division:

European Cups history

SeasonCompetitionRoundCountryTeamHomeAwayAggregate
2000–01 UEFA Cup QR1 Flag of Cyprus.svg APOEL 2–30–22–5

Recent seasons

YearDivisionPosition
1999–2000 Albanian Superliga (I)2nd
2000–01 Albanian Superliga (I)12th
2001–02 Albanian Superliga (I)14th Arrow-down.gif
2002–03 Albanian First Division (II)1st
2003–04 Albanian First Division (II)6 th
2004–05 Albanian First Division (II)4th
2005–06 Albanian First Division (II)6th
2006–07 Albanian First Division (II)16th
2007–08 Albanian First Division(II)16th Arrow-down.gif
2008–09 Albanian Second Division (III)3rd
2009–10 Albanian Second Division(III)2nd Arrow-up.gif
2010–11 Albanian First Division 2nd Arrow-up.gif
2011–12 Albanian Superliga (I)10th
2012–13 Albanian Superliga (I)12th Arrow-down.gif
2013–14 Albanian First Division (II)4th
2014–15 Albanian First Division (II)9th Arrow-down.gif
2015-16 Albanian Second Division (III)1st Arrow-up.gif
2016-17 Albanian First Division (II)5th
2017-18 Albanian First Division (II)TBP

Players

Current squad

As of 21 September 2019

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.PositionPlayer
1 Flag of Albania.svg GK Renco Memlika
4 Flag of Albania.svg MF Antonio Qengji
6 Flag of Albania.svg DF Klisman Nasufi
7 Flag of Albania.svg DF Lisjan Hadaj
10 Flag of Albania.svg MF Sali Kumani
12 Flag of Albania.svg GK Everest Brace
21 Flag of Albania.svg DF Xhuljano Gërmau
22 Flag of Albania.svg FW Klaudio Mahmutaj
23 Flag of Albania.svg FW Aldo Dervishi
24 Flag of Albania.svg MF Gezim Hoxha
30 Flag of Albania.svg MF Timoteo Manaj
44 Flag of Albania.svg MF Denis Xherimeja
99 Flag of Albania.svg FW Klevis Shaqe
Flag of Albania.svg GK Ermal Hoxha
No.PositionPlayer
Flag of Albania.svg DF Dritmir Beci
Flag of Albania.svg DF Jurgen Korkuta
Flag of Brazil.svg DF Jean Rodrigo Lacerda Ferreira
Flag of Guinea.svg DF Olivier Dore
Flag of Albania.svg MF Flamur Ruçi
Flag of Albania.svg MF Doraldo Paja
Flag of Albania.svg MF Mishel Toska
Flag of Albania.svg MF Aldion Aidinaj
Flag of Albania.svg FW Enver Kovaçi
Flag of Albania.svg FW Elhan Galica
Flag of Albania.svg FW Nikolas Karakashi
Flag of Albania.svg FW Daniel Lirëza

Notable players

Flag of Albania.svg Theodhor Arbëri

Flag of Albania.svg Arben Arbëri

Flag of Albania.svg Përparim Kovaçi

Flag of Albania.svg Klodian Arbëri

Flag of Albania.svg Polizoi Arbëri

Flag of Albania.svg Kliton Bozgo

Flag of Nigeria.svg James Adeniyi

Flag of Albania.svg Ilirjan Çaushaj

Top scorers

SeasonPlayerClubGoals
1980 Flag of Albania.svg Përparim Kovaçi Tomori 18
1987 Flag of Albania.svg Arben Arbëri Tomori 14
1991 Flag of Albania.svg Kliton Bozgo Tomori 29
2000 Flag of Albania.svg Klodian Arbëri Tomori 18

Coaching staff and officials

PositionName
Manager Flag of Albania.svg Gersi Arbëri
Assistant Manager Flag of Albania.svg Tomi Fani
Medic of club Flag of Albania.svg Ilir Sinani
Fitness Coach Flag of Albania.svg Tomi Fani
Club Secretary Flag of Albania.svg Polizoi KuqI

Historical list of coaches

2010Bashkia Berat

Kit providers and sponsors

(2012– ) Ola1

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References

  1. ↑ Armillotta, Giovanni (2000). "ALBANIAN FOOTBALL SEASON 1931". Giovanni Armillotta. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  2. ↑ Albanian Football Season 1937
  3. ↑ WorldStadiums. "World Stadiums Data" . Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  4. ↑ 10 vite pritje, Berati në festë
  5. ↑ Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer - Panorama (in Albanian)
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