FC KooTeePee
Encyclopedia
FC KooTeePee is a Finnish
football
club, based in the town of Kotka
. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division (Ykkönen
). The club's manager
is Janne Hyppönen
, and it plays its home matches at the Arto Tolsa Areena
.
(founded 1927). In the year 2000 it became an independent club. At that time Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat was playing in Veikkausliiga, but was relegated to Ykkönen and finally went into bankruptcy. In the same season KooTeePee was promoted from Kolmonen
to Kakkonen
, and in two years it made its way to the highest level (coached first by Pasi Rautiainen
and then Ismo Lius
).
(official "best supporters" award by Finnish Veikkausliiga
committee 2004), with notable large followings away from home. KooTeePee fans were considered to be extremely passionate, loyal and genuine, willing to give their all for the team. They always expect the team to repay the compliment and only one hundred (plus something) percent commitment is acceptable. Some of the younger supporters have started singing controversial lyrics of the Finnish semi-professional band, Molo Hasardi. Unfortunately inexperienced and unprofessional management let fans down several times. Current chairman and his organisation (Jukka Vilkki) are obviously closing down the club and its operational activity has been less than visible. As a result of this many previously active and passionate supporters have abandoned FC KooTeePee and are now following the original Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat
.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club, based in the town of Kotka
Kotka
Kotka is a town and municipality of Finland. Its former name is Rochensalm.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water....
. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division (Ykkönen
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
). The club's manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
is Janne Hyppönen
Janne Hyppönen
Janne Hyppönen is a top Finnish football manager and former player.He has previously coached Veikkausliiga club Myllykosken Pallo and is currently the coach of FC KooTeePee.-External links:*...
, and it plays its home matches at the Arto Tolsa Areena
Arto Tolsa Areena
Arto Tolsa Areena is a football stadium in Kotka, Finland. It is the home stadium of KTP and FC KooTeePee. The stadium holds 4,780 and was inaugurated in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympics. The stadium's record attendance was made during the Olympic Games in the football match between the Soviet...
.
History
Originally FC KooTeePee was founded as a reserve team of Kotkan Työväen PalloilijatKotkan Työväen Palloilijat
Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat is a sports club located in Kotka, Finland. It has football and basketball sections. The club was founded in 1927 and its colours are green and white...
(founded 1927). In the year 2000 it became an independent club. At that time Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat was playing in Veikkausliiga, but was relegated to Ykkönen and finally went into bankruptcy. In the same season KooTeePee was promoted from Kolmonen
Kolmonen
Kolmonen is the fourth highest football league in Finland. The most famous club competing at this level is Helsingin Palloseura who won the Finnish Championship on 9 occasions, the last time being in 1957. They also won the Finnish Cup in 1962...
to Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
, and in two years it made its way to the highest level (coached first by Pasi Rautiainen
Pasi Rautiainen
Pasi Pentti Rautiainen is a Finnish football manager and former player. He has coached PK-35, FC Jokerit and FC KooTeePee in Finland and FC Levadia Tallinn and FC Flora Tallinn in Estonia. His last club was TPS....
and then Ismo Lius
Ismo Lius
Ismo Lius is a retired football forward.During his club career, Lius played for Kuusysi Lahti, Örgryte IS, HJK Helsinki, RoPS and FC Hämeenlinna. He made 36 appearances for the Finland national team, scoring 4 goals....
).
Supporters
FC KooTeePee used to be perhaps the best supported club in FinlandFinland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
(official "best supporters" award by Finnish Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
committee 2004), with notable large followings away from home. KooTeePee fans were considered to be extremely passionate, loyal and genuine, willing to give their all for the team. They always expect the team to repay the compliment and only one hundred (plus something) percent commitment is acceptable. Some of the younger supporters have started singing controversial lyrics of the Finnish semi-professional band, Molo Hasardi. Unfortunately inexperienced and unprofessional management let fans down several times. Current chairman and his organisation (Jukka Vilkki) are obviously closing down the club and its operational activity has been less than visible. As a result of this many previously active and passionate supporters have abandoned FC KooTeePee and are now following the original Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat
Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat
Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat is a sports club located in Kotka, Finland. It has football and basketball sections. The club was founded in 1927 and its colours are green and white...
.