Foolad Khuzestan B F.C. Explained

Clubname:Foolad B
فولاد ب
Fullname:Foolad Khuzestan B Football Club
Founded:2008; 10 years ago
Capacity:5,000
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Position:Iran Football's 2nd Division, 4th
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Foolad Khuzestan B Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال فولاد نوين خوزستان, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Fulâd-e Nevin Xuzestan) is an Iranian football club, based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. They are the reserve side of Persian Gulf Pro League club Foolad, and currently compete in the Azadegan League. The club has a policy to only sign players from the province of Khuzestan, to promote the growth of local talent.

In the summer of 2015, Foolad Novin changed its name to Foolad Khuzestan B.[1]

History

Establishment

Foolad Novin was formed in 2008 with the aim of supporting feeder club Foolad. The relationship was built as a foundation for the development of football and coaching in Khuzestan province.[2] The club started with the acquisition of Dayhim Ahvaz F.C. license, a club which played in the 2nd Division in 2008.[3]

Promotion to Azadegan League

With players explicitly from Khuzestan province, the club started play in the 2nd Division, with good performances and results the club reached the second stage. Foolad continued with good performances and finished second in Group 1 and were promoted to the Azadegan League.[4]

2nd Division and Return

Foolad Novin started the next season in the Azadegan League poorly and were relegated back to the 2nd Division. After four years of playing in the 2nd Division with average results, Foolad Novin was again promoted back to the Azadegan League for the 2014-15 Azadegan League season. With good planning from the technical staff and the policy of signing talent of Foolad the team performed well and finished first. On 9 May 2015 Foolad Novin defeated Siah Jamegan 1–0 in the final of the Azadegan League to become champions of the league for the first time in their history.

The club sold their rights in the Persian Gulf Pro League to Esteghlal Ahvaz, because two teams from the same club can not play in the same league, Foolad was already in the top flight so Foolad Novin assumed Esteghlal's position in the 2nd Division.

Season-by-season

The table below chronicles the achievements of Foolad Novin in various competitions since 2007.

SeasonLeaguePositionHazfi CupNotes
2008–092nd Division2ndThird RoundPromoted
2009–10Azadegan League13th1/16 Final Relegated
2010–112nd Division7th/Group BDid not qualify
2011–122nd Division7th/Group ASecond Round
2012–132nd Division3rd/Group ADid not qualify
2013–142nd Division2nd/Group A1/8 FinalPromoted
2014–15Azadegan League1st/Group AReplaced
2015–162nd Division6th/Group DDid not enter
2016–172nd DivisionFirst Round

Players

First-team squad

As of June 29, 2016

Honours

Domestic

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://fooladfc.ir/Fa/news-details/7396/%D8%AA%DB%8C%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A8-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AD%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA
  2. http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180
  3. http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180
  4. http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180