Adanaspor
Encyclopedia
Adanaspor is a professional Turkish
football club located in the city of Adana
. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları (Toros Tigers). The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.
Domestically, they have won the now-defunct Ministry of Sports and Youth Cup once. Their highest finishes at top-flight were second and third place, in 1981 and 1976 respectively. They have competed in the UEFA Cup three times and the Balkans Cup
once. They have also won the 2.Lig
once.
(Second Division) in their first season as a professional club. After the merge, they changed their colours to orange and white.
The club competed in the 2.Lig until they earned promotion to the 1.Lig (Süper Lig) at the conclusion of the 1970-71 season. They won their first cup, the Gençlik ve Spor Bakanligi Kupasini in 1973. Adanaspor defeated İzmir Denizgücü 2-0 in the final, with Behçet Arkun and Orhan Yalçınkaya scoring the goals. They spent thirteen straight years in the 1.Lig, from 1971-1984, competing in the UEFA Cup three times and the Balkans Cup
once.
Adanaspor finished fourth at the end of 1975-76 season, their highest finish in the top-flight at the time. They went on to best their record, finishing second in 1980-81. They were relegated for the first time in 1984, but earned promotion back in 1988 after winning the 2.Lig. However, due to financial troubles, the club could not keep up their level of performance and were relegated back to the 2.Lig at the end of the 1990-91 season.
The club spent the next several years bouncing back and forth between leagues. The club spiraled out of control in the mid-2000s, declaring bankruptcy in 2005. They were relegated twice in a row, ending up in the 3.Lig
(Fourth Division) in 2006. However, they earned double promotion in 2006-07 and 2007-08. They have been competing in the 1.Lig
(Second Division) since 2008, narrowly missing out on promotion to the Süper Lig at the end of the 2009-10
season.
, the city where Adanaspor is based, grows some of the largest crops of cotton and orange in Turkey
. The badge also features the foundation date (1954), as well as the club name and the city name.
they share with Adana Demirspor
. The stadium opened in 1973 and has a capacity of 14,085 seats, all-seated. The field measures 68 by 105 meters and is covered with grass. The stadium also has floodlights.
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Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
football club located in the city of Adana
Adana
Adana is a city in southern Turkey and a major agricultural and commercial center. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean, in south-central Anatolia...
. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları (Toros Tigers). The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.
Domestically, they have won the now-defunct Ministry of Sports and Youth Cup once. Their highest finishes at top-flight were second and third place, in 1981 and 1976 respectively. They have competed in the UEFA Cup three times and the Balkans Cup
Balkans Cup
In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times...
once. They have also won the 2.Lig
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
once.
History
Adanaspor was founded in 1954 by Mehmet Sanlitürk, Mustafa Bekbas, Erol Erk, Ali Gedikbas, and Dr.Muzaffer Eraslan. The clubs' original colours were yellow and navy. They competed in the amateur league until 1966. Adanaspor merged with Akinspor and Torosspor in order to become a fully professional club. They were admitted into the 2.LigTFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
(Second Division) in their first season as a professional club. After the merge, they changed their colours to orange and white.
The club competed in the 2.Lig until they earned promotion to the 1.Lig (Süper Lig) at the conclusion of the 1970-71 season. They won their first cup, the Gençlik ve Spor Bakanligi Kupasini in 1973. Adanaspor defeated İzmir Denizgücü 2-0 in the final, with Behçet Arkun and Orhan Yalçınkaya scoring the goals. They spent thirteen straight years in the 1.Lig, from 1971-1984, competing in the UEFA Cup three times and the Balkans Cup
Balkans Cup
In 1961, a Balkans Cup for football clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia was introduced. It was played 27 times...
once.
Adanaspor finished fourth at the end of 1975-76 season, their highest finish in the top-flight at the time. They went on to best their record, finishing second in 1980-81. They were relegated for the first time in 1984, but earned promotion back in 1988 after winning the 2.Lig. However, due to financial troubles, the club could not keep up their level of performance and were relegated back to the 2.Lig at the end of the 1990-91 season.
The club spent the next several years bouncing back and forth between leagues. The club spiraled out of control in the mid-2000s, declaring bankruptcy in 2005. They were relegated twice in a row, ending up in the 3.Lig
TFF Third League
TFF Third League or TFF 3. Lig , is the fourth level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season as a continuation of then third level division Turkish Third Football League. 2010–11 is the 10th season of the league...
(Fourth Division) in 2006. However, they earned double promotion in 2006-07 and 2007-08. They have been competing in the 1.Lig
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
(Second Division) since 2008, narrowly missing out on promotion to the Süper Lig at the end of the 2009-10
2009–10 TFF First League
The 2009–10 TFF First League is the 47th season of the second-level football league of Turkey since its establishment in 1963–64.-Teams:...
season.
Colours and badge
The current badge of Adanaspor features a cotton ball superimposed over an orange background. AdanaAdana
Adana is a city in southern Turkey and a major agricultural and commercial center. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean, in south-central Anatolia...
, the city where Adanaspor is based, grows some of the largest crops of cotton and orange in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. The badge also features the foundation date (1954), as well as the club name and the city name.
Stadium
Adanaspor play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı, a multi-purpose stadiumMulti-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
they share with Adana Demirspor
Adana Demirspor
Adana Demirspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1940, Adana Demirspor are nicknamed Mavi Şimşekler...
. The stadium opened in 1973 and has a capacity of 14,085 seats, all-seated. The field measures 68 by 105 meters and is covered with grass. The stadium also has floodlights.
Current squad
As of 3 February 2011.Honours
- Süper Lig
- Runners-up (1): 1980-81
- 2.LigTFF First LeagueThe TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
- Winners (1): 1987-88
European Participations
UEFA CupUEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
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