FC Rozova Dolina Kazanlak explained

Clubname:Rozova Dolina
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Fullname:Football Club Rozova Dolina
Nickname:Rozite (The Roses)
Capacity:15,000
Chairman:Georgi Mermekliev
Manager:Atanas Apostolov
Season:2023-24
Position:South-East Third League, 9th
Website:https://rozovadolinakz.com/
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Football Club Rozova Dolina Kazanlak (Bulgarian: Футболен клуб Розова долина Казанлък) or simply known as Rozova Dolina (Bulgarian: Розова Долина) is a Bulgarian association football club based in the town of Kazanlak, Stara Zagora Province, which currently competes in the South-East Third League, the third division of Bulgarian football. Their home ground since 1968 has been the Sevtopolis Stadium. The club's name is translated as Rose Valley and is named after the homonymous Rose Valley region of central Bulgaria, which also encompasses the town of Kazanlak.

History

The club was formed in 1948 as DNA Kazanlak, a football club characterized by its trademark red and white jerseys. In 1982-83, the team played at the top of the Bulgarian football league system, the A Group, but was subsequently relegated after only one season in the top flight, finishing in 15th place. The team did have some memorable moments from its only season in the top level, as Rozova Dolina managed to defeat eventual champions CSKA Sofia at home 2-0 and draw against the runner up Levski Sofia 1-1 also at home.

Mermekliev Era: 2016–present

On January 15, 2016, following the team's return from the winter break, the club announced that they have reached an agreement with the local Bulgarian businessman Georgi Mermekliev, who would take over at the helm of the club. He subsequently announced his intentions to bring Rozova Dolina's previous glory over the years and that the team will be battling for promotion for the A Group in the very next seasons. He also stated that the club stadium would be renovated and upgraded to 12,000 seats and a new academy would be established. Subsequently, Rozova Dolona announced a sponsorship with a new kit manufacturer, Legea for the upcoming season.[1] Following a great number of investments, on September 14, 2016, Rozova Dolina qualified for the Bulgarian Cup competition after 15 years absence from professional football.[2]

Honours

Shirt and sponsors

Rozova Dolina main colors are red, with white away colors.

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt partner
1948–2015Unknownnone
2015–2018 LegeaArsenal
2018–2022 Jako
2022–efbet

Notable players

The following players included were either playing for their respective national teams or left good impression among the fans.

Managers

DatesNameHonours
1948–2007Unknown
2007–2008 Radko Kalajdzijski
2008–2010 Daniel Hristov
2010–2014 Kralyu Orozov
2014–2015 Angel Stankov
2015–2017 Aleksandar Georgiev[3]
2017–2018 Ivan Petrov[4]
2018– Atanas Apostolov[5]

Past seasons

SeasonLeaguePlaceWDLGFGAPtsBulgarian Cup
2009–10V AFG (III) 13 12 4 20 54 76 40 not qualified
2010–11V AFG 14 13 6 19 49 58 45 not qualified
2011–12V AFG 15 8 8 18 38 60 32 not qualified
2012–13V AFG 13 13 3 18 34 51 42 not qualified
2013–14V AFG 12 9 5 18 42 51 32 not qualified
2014–15V AFG 4 15 6 9 47 30 51 not qualified
2015–16V AFG 2 24 4 6 81 30 76 not qualified
2016–174 20 4 10 69 38 64 First round
2017–18Third League 4 17 6 11 64 41 57 not qualified
2018-19Third League814614585048not qualified
2019-20Third League7937383030not qualified
Green marks a season followed by promotion, red a season followed by relegation.

League positions

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External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.kazanlak.com/news-20185.html ФК „Розова долина“ започна подготовка с нов президент
  2. http://www.kazanlak.com/news-22161.html „Розова долина“ победи „Гигант“ и вече очаква „Черно море“
  3. Web site: "Розова долина" се раздели с Александър Георгиев . zakazanlak.bg . 12 July 2017 . Bulgarian.
  4. Web site: Чекиста пое "Розова долина" (Казанлък) . plovdivderby.com . 18 July 2017 . Bulgarian.
  5. Web site: Розова долина ще бъде воден от Атанас Апостолов през новия сезон . sportal.bg . 11 July 2018 . Bulgarian.