Syrianska FC facts for kids
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| Full name | Syrianska Football Club (SFC) |
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| Nickname(s) | Suryoye |
| Founded | 1 July 1977 as Suryoyo SK |
| Ground | Södertälje Fotbollsarena, Södertälje |
| Capacity | 6,100 |
| Chairman | Iso Gursac |
| Manager | Özcan Melkemichel |
| League | Division 2 |
| 2024 | Division 2 Södra Svealand, 6th of 14 |
Syrianska Football Club, often called Syrianska FC, is a professional football team from Södertälje, Sweden. It was started in 1977 by Syriac-Aramean immigrants. The club was first known as Suryoyo Sportklubb.
Over the years, the club grew and changed its name to Syrianska SK, then to Syrianska FC. In 2010, Syrianska FC made history by reaching Allsvenskan, Sweden's top football league, for the very first time. This was a huge achievement! Many people see Syrianska FC as a special team because the Syriac people do not have their own national football team. The club has fans all over the world.
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Club History
Syrianska FC started small in 1977, playing in Division 7 East. They slowly climbed up the ranks. By 1985, they were promoted to Division 5. In 1986, the club changed its name to Syrianska SK. They kept winning and moving up.
In 1993, Syrianska reached Division 2, which was the third highest league back then. They faced a setback in 1995 when they were relegated to Division 3. But the club had a big goal: to reach Division 1 by 2001. They worked hard and were promoted back to Division 2 in 1999.
In 2001, Syrianska won Division 2. They almost made it to Superettan (the second-highest league) but lost in a play-off. A large crowd of 6,435 fans watched one of these exciting play-off matches.
Climbing to Superettan
In 2003, Syrianska set a new goal: to reach Superettan by 2006. They had some close calls, missing promotion in play-offs. In 2006, with Özcan Melkemichel as coach, the team started strong. They also moved into their new home stadium in Södertälje.
A memorable game happened in 2008 in the Svenska Cupen against Hammarby IF, a top-league team. Syrianska was losing 4-0 at halftime but made an amazing comeback, scoring four goals to tie the game 4-4! Hammarby eventually won, but it showed Syrianska's fighting spirit.
Later in 2008, Syrianska won their league with two games to spare. This meant they were promoted to Superettan for the 2009 season. They finished fourth in their first Superettan season.
Reaching the Top League
The biggest moment came in 2010. Syrianska FC won the Superettan league! This incredible victory meant they were promoted to Allsvenskan, Sweden's highest football league, for the first time ever. It was a dream come true for the club and its fans.
Syrianska played in Allsvenskan for a few seasons. They stayed in the top league in 2012. However, in 2013, they finished last and were relegated back to Superettan. They continued to play in Superettan for several years. In 2017, they were relegated to Division 1.
In 2019, Syrianska was relegated from Superettan again. In 2020, the Swedish Football Association moved them down another division to Division 2. This was because the club had not met certain financial requirements.
Team Colors and Badge
The Syrianska FC badge was created when the club changed its name. The badge features a winged torch and colors taken from the Aramean-Syriac flag. This flag is a symbol for the Aramean-Syriac people.
The badge also has words written in the Aramaic script. These words mean "Syriac Sports Club in Södertälje."
Home Stadium
Syrianska FC plays its home games at the Södertälje Fotbollsarena in Södertälje. This stadium is also home to their local rival, Assyriska Föreningen. The stadium can hold 6,700 people. For big games, it can be expanded to fit even more fans.
In 2009, a derby match between Syrianska FC and Assyriska drew 8,453 fans! The stadium was built in 2005 and cost about 12 million Euros. It has an artificial turf field, which is 105 meters long and 68 meters wide.
Locally, the stadium is sometimes called Jallavallen. Jalla is a Syriac word that means "hurry."
Supporters
The official fan club for Syrianska FC is called Gefe Fans. It was started in 2002 by a group of supporters in Södertälje. The word Gefe means "wings." This refers to the wings seen on the flag of the Syriac-Aramean people.
Syrianska FC has fans all over the world. Many people see the club as a national team for the Syriac-Aramean people. Gefe Fans are known for their amazing tifos, which are large displays created by fans in the stands. Ultras 77 is a group of about 30 supporters who help create these tifo events during games.
Youth Programs
Syrianska FC has a growing youth program. More and more young people want to play for the club. There are over 500 children and teenagers in different age groups, with about 65 leaders helping them.
One of the club's main goals is to have many teams for each age group. They want to build a strong base for social activities for younger players. The club also plans to start activities for older people. Everyone is welcome to play, no matter their skill level.
Club Achievements
Syrianska FC has won some important titles:
- Superettan
- Winners (1): 2010
- Division 1 Norra
- Winners (1): 2008
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See also
In Spanish: Syrianska FC para niños
