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Vidima-Rakovski was founded on December 29, 1922, as Rakovski football club, by group of football enthusiasts of the Аssociation for tourism Rositsa. Upon its formation, Ivan Tsochev became president, Boris Popivanov secretary and Serafim Ganushev steward. Brothers Sokerovi, who played in the team, chose to name it Rakovski in honor of the Bulgarian national hero [[Georgi Sava Rakovski]]. They played their first game against Viktoria F.C. from [[Veliko Tarnovo]], 1:1 draw. |
Vidima-Rakovski was founded on December 29, 1922, as Rakovski football club, by group of football enthusiasts of the Аssociation for tourism Rositsa. Upon its formation, Ivan Tsochev became president, Boris Popivanov secretary and Serafim Ganushev steward. Brothers Sokerovi, who played in the team, chose to name it Rakovski in honor of the Bulgarian national hero [[Georgi Sava Rakovski]]. They played their first game against Viktoria F.C. from [[Veliko Tarnovo]], 1:1 draw. |
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After the reorganization in some of the sports associations in [[Bulgaria]], some voluntary sports organizations arose in [[Sevlievo]]. The most popular was DSO Red Flag ({{lang-bg|ДСО Червено знаме}}). In 1957 everyone voluntary sports organizations union in VSO Rakovski.{{clarify|meaning unclear|date=June 2019}} Two years later Rakovski was admitted into the Bulgarian Third Division. In 1968 the club |
After the reorganization in some of the sports associations in [[Bulgaria]], some voluntary sports organizations arose in [[Sevlievo]]. The most popular was DSO Red Flag ({{lang-bg|ДСО Червено знаме}}). In 1957, everyone voluntary sports organizations union in VSO Rakovski.{{clarify|meaning unclear|date=June 2019}} Two years later Rakovski was admitted into the Bulgarian Third Division. In 1968 the club was promoted for the first time to [[B PFG]], the second division of Bulgarian football. |
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[[File:Plamen Markov.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Plamen Markov]] led Vidima to first promotion in 2002–03.]] |
[[File:Plamen Markov.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Plamen Markov]] led Vidima to first promotion in 2002–03.]] |
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In 1980 the club was renamed F.C. Rositsa. The team finally became known as PFC Vidima-Rakovski in 1997, after union between F.C. Rakovski and F.C. Vidima, a little club of the Vidima Standart Ideal works. In the next 1998-99 season, the team won the Cup of Amateur Bulgarian league. |
In 1980 the club was renamed F.C. Rositsa. The team finally became known as PFC Vidima-Rakovski in 1997, after the union between F.C. Rakovski and F.C. Vidima, a little club of the Vidima Standart Ideal works. In the next 1998-99 season, the team won the Cup of Amateur Bulgarian league. |
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In 2002-03 season, with [[Plamen Markov]] as head coach, saw the first [[A PFG]] promotion ever of Vidima-Rakovski. [[Gerasim Zakov]] scored the club’s first top league goal in a 3-3 draw against [[PFC Lokomotiv Sofia|Lokomotiv Sofia]]. The [[A PFG 2003–04|2003-04 campaign]], remembered as the first A PFG season in the club's history |
In the 2002-03 season, with [[Plamen Markov]] as head coach, saw the first [[A PFG]] promotion ever of Vidima-Rakovski. [[Gerasim Zakov]] scored the club’s first top league goal in a 3-3 draw against [[PFC Lokomotiv Sofia|Lokomotiv Sofia]]. The [[A PFG 2003–04|2003-04 campaign]], remembered as the first A PFG season in the club's history ended in a good 12th place. In same season Vidima-Rakovski had their best [[Bulgarian Cup]] run in the history, beating Kameno and [[PFC Belasitsa Petrich|Belasitsa Petrich]] before losing to [[PFC Lokomotiv Sofia|Lokomotiv Sofia]] in the quarter-finals. In the next campaign, Vidima won just nine games and were relegated. |
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In 2006-07 season Vidima-Rakovski finished 2nd in [[B PFG]], and managed to participate in the play-off for promotion in the A PFG. On June 2, 2007, Vidima won the play-off against [[PFC Naftex Burgas]] with a result of 1-0 and qualified for the first division for second time in the club's history. However, the next year they were relegated again. |
In 2006-07 season Vidima-Rakovski finished 2nd in [[B PFG]], and managed to participate in the play-off for promotion in the A PFG. On June 2, 2007, Vidima won the play-off against [[PFC Naftex Burgas]] with a result of 1-0 and qualified for the first division for the second time in the club's history. However, the next year they were relegated again. |
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In 2009-10 season Vidima won a third promotion to the top division by winning the Western B PFG. They finished at 14th place in [[A PFG]] in the next season and secure their top division status via relegation play-off against [[FC Sportist Svoge|Sportist Svoge]], which they win in penalty shoot-out. |
In 2009-10 season Vidima won a third promotion to the top division by winning the Western B PFG. They finished at 14th place in [[A PFG]] in the next season and secure their top division status via relegation play-off against [[FC Sportist Svoge|Sportist Svoge]], which they win in a penalty shoot-out. |
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In 2011-12 season they finished 14th in the league, winning only 3 of their 30 matches. In result of that Vidima competed in [[B PFG]] in the 2012-2013. |
In the 2011-12 season they finished 14th in the league, winning only 3 of their 30 matches. In the result of that Vidima competed in [[B PFG]] in the 2012-2013. |
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In 2015, the club was dissolved, but new club was found in Sevlievo called [[FC Sevlievo]]. |
In 2015, the club was dissolved, but the new club was found in Sevlievo called [[FC Sevlievo]]. |
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| Full name | Професионален футболен клуб Видима-Раковски (Professional football club Vidima-Rakovski) | ||
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| Short name | Vidima-Rakovski | ||
| Founded | December 29, 1922 as SC Rakovski | ||
| Dissolved | January 29, 2015 Vidima-Rakovski | ||
| Ground | Rakovski Stadium, Sevlievo | ||
| Capacity | 8,816 | ||
| Chairman | Yaroslav Donchev[1] | ||
| Manager | Anton Velkov | ||
| League | North-West V AFG | ||
| 2013–14 | North-West V AFG, 8th | ||
| Website | http://www.vidimarakovski.bg | ||
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PFC Vidima-Rakovski Sevlievo (Template:Lang-bg) was a Bulgarian football club based in Sevlievo, which lastly competed in the North-West V AFG, the third level of Bulgarian football.
The club was established on September 2, 1997 as Vidima-Rakovski. It was named as a predecessor of SC Rakovski, which was founded on December 19, 1922. Vidima-Rakovski have spent most of their history playing in the lower divisions of the Bulgarian football league system until 2003, when the club earned promotion to the top division. The club's home ground is the Rakovski Stadium in Sevlievo, which has a capacity of 8,816 people.
Honours
- 12th place: 2003–04
- Winners (1): 2009–10
- 1/4 Finalist in the National Cup Tournament: at that time its official name is Cup of Bulgaria - 2003/04
- Cup of Amateur Football League: 1998/99
History
Vidima-Rakovski was founded on December 29, 1922, as Rakovski football club, by group of football enthusiasts of the Аssociation for tourism Rositsa. Upon its formation, Ivan Tsochev became president, Boris Popivanov secretary and Serafim Ganushev steward. Brothers Sokerovi, who played in the team, chose to name it Rakovski in honor of the Bulgarian national hero Georgi Sava Rakovski. They played their first game against Viktoria F.C. from Veliko Tarnovo, 1:1 draw.
After the reorganization in some of the sports associations in Bulgaria, some voluntary sports organizations arose in Sevlievo. The most popular was DSO Red Flag (Template:Lang-bg). In 1957, everyone voluntary sports organizations union in VSO Rakovski.[clarification needed] Two years later Rakovski was admitted into the Bulgarian Third Division. In 1968 the club was promoted for the first time to B PFG, the second division of Bulgarian football.
In 1980 the club was renamed F.C. Rositsa. The team finally became known as PFC Vidima-Rakovski in 1997, after the union between F.C. Rakovski and F.C. Vidima, a little club of the Vidima Standart Ideal works. In the next 1998-99 season, the team won the Cup of Amateur Bulgarian league.
In the 2002-03 season, with Plamen Markov as head coach, saw the first A PFG promotion ever of Vidima-Rakovski. Gerasim Zakov scored the club’s first top league goal in a 3-3 draw against Lokomotiv Sofia. The 2003-04 campaign, remembered as the first A PFG season in the club's history ended in a good 12th place. In same season Vidima-Rakovski had their best Bulgarian Cup run in the history, beating Kameno and Belasitsa Petrich before losing to Lokomotiv Sofia in the quarter-finals. In the next campaign, Vidima won just nine games and were relegated.
In 2006-07 season Vidima-Rakovski finished 2nd in B PFG, and managed to participate in the play-off for promotion in the A PFG. On June 2, 2007, Vidima won the play-off against PFC Naftex Burgas with a result of 1-0 and qualified for the first division for the second time in the club's history. However, the next year they were relegated again.
In 2009-10 season Vidima won a third promotion to the top division by winning the Western B PFG. They finished at 14th place in A PFG in the next season and secure their top division status via relegation play-off against Sportist Svoge, which they win in a penalty shoot-out.
In the 2011-12 season they finished 14th in the league, winning only 3 of their 30 matches. In the result of that Vidima competed in B PFG in the 2012-2013.
In 2015, the club was dissolved, but the new club was found in Sevlievo called FC Sevlievo.
Stadium
The club's home ground was the Rakovski Stadium in Sevlievo. The stadium has an exact seating capacity of 8,816 spectators and it was opened in 1958. Since then it has been renovated once, in 2001, when plastic seats and a new scoreboard were installed.
Last squad
As of 1 August 2014[update] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players
Managers
Dimitar Todorov (July 2009–June 11)- Kostadin Angelov (June 2011–)