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==History== |
==History== |
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On 18 June 1945, on the initiative of the [[Athletics (track and field)|athlete]] Tadeusz Świniarski, a participant of the [[1946 European Athletics Championships]], ''Błękitni'', the first Polish sports club in [[Western Pomerania]], was founded<ref name="Historia">{{cite web |url= http://www.blekitni.stargard.pl/pl_PL/aboutus/history|title= Historia Klubu Błękitni Stargard| website= Błękitni Stargard| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref>. The [[association football|football]], [[boxing]] and [[Athletics (sport)|athletics]] sections were all officially launched in 1945. Two years later, a [[volleyball]] section was added. [[Table tennis]] and [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]] sections followed in 1948 and 1949, respectively<ref name="Historia" />. |
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=== League history === |
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The football team played in the [[I liga (Poland)|second division]] in the 1981/82 season, finished 15th in that season, which the highest league position to date. In 2002/03 the club once again returned to the division, but in a quick succession of relegations the club started their 2005/2006 season in the [[III liga (Poland)|fourth tier]]. In 2013/14 season the club once again won promotion to the [[II liga (Poland)|third division]]. |
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In 1980/81, Błękitni finished second behind [[Gryf Słupsk]] at the third tier and won promotion to the ''II liga''<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hppn.pl/liga/kluby/149,Blekitni-Stargard-Szczecinski/sezon-po-sezonie/31,sezon-1980-81|title= Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1980/81| website= Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref>. During the 1981/82 season, the team played in the [[I liga (Poland)|second division]]<ref name="Historia" /> where they finished 15th out of 16 teams and were relegated back to the third tier<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hppn.pl/liga/kluby/149,Blekitni-Stargard-Szczecinski/sezon-po-sezonie/30,sezon-1981-82|title= Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1981/82| website= Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref>. |
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The club played the next 16 seasons in the ''III liga'', managing to finish second on four separate occasions. However, none of these granted them promotion. In 1998, the club was relegated from the third tier having finished 10th<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hppn.pl/liga/kluby/149,Blekitni-Stargard-Szczecinski/sezon-po-sezonie/13,sezon-1997-98|title= Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1997/98| website= Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref><ref group=Note name=Note01/>. Błękitni spent the next two seasons at the fourth tier - in 1998/99 they were denied promotion by [[Kotwica Kołobrzeg (football)|Kotwica Kołobrzeg]] but won their group next season. However, they didn't manage to keep their spot at the third tier and returned to the fourth level one year later. |
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The club had an unprecedented cup run in the 2014/15 season, reaching the semi-finals of the [[Polish Cup]], knocking out numerous higher league opponents such as [[GKS Tychy]] and [[Chojniczanka Chojnice]], two surprise 2-0 wins home and away against [[Ekstraklasa]] side [[KS Cracovia (football)|Cracovia]] in the quarter-finals, followed by a 3-1 win at home against [[Lech Poznań]] in the semi-final. They were eventually knocked out by Lech in the return leg, after losing 1-3 in regular time before Lech added another two in extra time to win the tie 6-4 on aggregate. |
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After two promotions in succession, in 2002/03, the club returned to the second division <ref name="Historia" /> but was withdrawn at the halfway stage of the season, their results annulled<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.90minut.pl/liga/0/liga633.html|title= II liga 2003/2004| website= 90minut.pl| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref>. |
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After being withdrawn from the second tier, Błękitni joined the ''IV liga'', the [[III liga (Poland)|fourth tier]] of Polish association football, in 2004 and played for the next nine seasons at that level<ref group=Note name=Note02/>. In 2013, the club won promotion to the [[II liga (Poland)|third division]] and has been playing at the third tier since. |
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=== In the Polish Cup === |
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The club had an unprecedented cup run during the 2014/15 season, reaching the semifinals of the [[Polish Cup]]. The club was playing in the third division at the time. In the first round, Błękitni won 6–1 with Małapanew Ozimek, lower-tier team. In the second round, the club already eliminated its first higher-level opponent winning 3–1 with [[MKP Pogoń Siedlce|Pogoń Siedlce]] and went on to win against [[Chojniczanka Chojnice|Chojniczanka]] 1–0 the following round. Both of these opponents were playing in the second division at the time. In the 16th-finals eliminated a fourth-division team, [[Gryf Wejherowo]], 2–1. The following round, Błękitni won with another second-tier team, [[GKS Tychy]], 3–2 and advanced to the quarterfinals which were held in the spring of 2015. Then, having managed to achieve two surprise 2–0 wins, home and away, against [[Ekstraklasa]] side [[KS Cracovia (football)|Cracovia]] in the quarterfinals, the team progressed to the semifinals, where they faced [[Lech Poznań]]. While Błęktini did win against Lech 3–1 at home, they were eventually knocked out by Lech in the return leg, after losing 1–3 in regular time. In extra time, Lech scored two goals to win the tie 6–4 on aggregate<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.90minut.pl/liga/0/liga7470.html|title= Puchar Polski 2014/2015| author= Paweł Mogielnicki| website= 90minut.pl| language = pl| access-date= 2018-05-29}}</ref>. |
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==Achievements== |
==Achievements== |
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| Full name | Klub Sportowy Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński |
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| Founded | 1945 |
| Ground | Municipal Stadium Stargard Szczeciński, Poland |
| Capacity | 6000 (2850 seated) |
| Chairman |  Zbigniew Niemiec |
| Manager | Krzysztof Kapuściński |
| League | II liga |
K.S. Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński is a Polish association football team from Stargard Szczeciński. The men's team is currently playing in the third division, whereas the women's team is in the top division. It was formerly a multi-sports club.
History
On 18 June 1945, on the initiative of the athlete Tadeusz Świniarski, a participant of the 1946 European Athletics Championships, Błękitni, the first Polish sports club in Western Pomerania, was founded[1]. The football, boxing and athletics sections were all officially launched in 1945. Two years later, a volleyball section was added. Table tennis and swimming sections followed in 1948 and 1949, respectively[1].
League history
In 1980/81, Błękitni finished second behind Gryf Słupsk at the third tier and won promotion to the II liga[2]. During the 1981/82 season, the team played in the second division[1] where they finished 15th out of 16 teams and were relegated back to the third tier[3].
The club played the next 16 seasons in the III liga, managing to finish second on four separate occasions. However, none of these granted them promotion. In 1998, the club was relegated from the third tier having finished 10th[4][Note 1]. Błękitni spent the next two seasons at the fourth tier - in 1998/99 they were denied promotion by Kotwica Kołobrzeg but won their group next season. However, they didn't manage to keep their spot at the third tier and returned to the fourth level one year later.
After two promotions in succession, in 2002/03, the club returned to the second division [1] but was withdrawn at the halfway stage of the season, their results annulled[5].
After being withdrawn from the second tier, Błękitni joined the IV liga, the fourth tier of Polish association football, in 2004 and played for the next nine seasons at that level[Note 2]. In 2013, the club won promotion to the third division and has been playing at the third tier since.
In the Polish Cup
The club had an unprecedented cup run during the 2014/15 season, reaching the semifinals of the Polish Cup. The club was playing in the third division at the time. In the first round, Błękitni won 6–1 with Małapanew Ozimek, lower-tier team. In the second round, the club already eliminated its first higher-level opponent winning 3–1 with Pogoń Siedlce and went on to win against Chojniczanka 1–0 the following round. Both of these opponents were playing in the second division at the time. In the 16th-finals eliminated a fourth-division team, Gryf Wejherowo, 2–1. The following round, Błękitni won with another second-tier team, GKS Tychy, 3–2 and advanced to the quarterfinals which were held in the spring of 2015. Then, having managed to achieve two surprise 2–0 wins, home and away, against Ekstraklasa side Cracovia in the quarterfinals, the team progressed to the semifinals, where they faced Lech Poznań. While Błęktini did win against Lech 3–1 at home, they were eventually knocked out by Lech in the return leg, after losing 1–3 in regular time. In extra time, Lech scored two goals to win the tie 6–4 on aggregate[6].
Achievements
- 15. place in Second Division - 1981/82
- 1/2 finals of the Polish Cup - 2014/15
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
- Chairman - Zbigniew Niemiec
- Sports Vice-chairman - Jarosław Hajduk
- Youth Vice-chairman - Andzej Lemańczyk
- Economics Vice-chairman - Jerzy Smagacz
- Women's football Vive-chairman - Andreas Visser
External links
- ^ a b c d "Historia Klubu Błękitni Stargard". Błękitni Stargard (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1980/81". Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1981/82". Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Błękitni Stargard Szczeciński - sezon 1997/98". Historia Polskiej Piłki Nożnej (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "II liga 2003/2004". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ Paweł Mogielnicki. "Puchar Polski 2014/2015". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 29 May 2018.
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