FK Chmel Blšany
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FK Chmel Blšany is a Czech
football
club based in the village of Blšany
. The club plays at the Městský Stadion with capacity of 2.300 seats. That means with every citizen of Blšany village on the tribune, there will be still about 1,500 seats free. It currently plays in Divize B in the Czech Fourth Division.
n league. In 1993, FK Chmel Blšany (or Chmelaři as called by their fans) made the 2nd league and in 1998 the first. In the season 1998–99, FK Blšany astonished the Czech Republic and made 6th place. In 2005–06, the team ended up last and was relegated to the second league. In 2006–07
, their first season back in the 2. Liga, they finished eighth but were relegated to the third-tier ČFL
. They finished last in the ČFL with just four wins in the 2007–08 season and were subsequently relegated for the third time in as many seasons. It didn't get better in 2008–09 when, upon finishing 14th of 16 teams in Divize B of the Czech Fourth Division, they were relegated for the fourth time in a row. In 2009–10 they finished third in the fifth-tier Ústí Region championship and avoided relegation for the first time since the 2004–05 season. At the end of the 2010–11 season, Blšany gained promotion back to the Czech Fourth Division.
Most famous players of the past include Petr Čech
(1999–2001) and Jan Šimák
(till 2001).
Czech Republic
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Football (soccer)
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club based in the village of Blšany
Blšany
Blšany is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 930 inhabitants.It is known nationwide for its football club FK Chmel Blšany which played several years in the Gambrinus liga....
. The club plays at the Městský Stadion with capacity of 2.300 seats. That means with every citizen of Blšany village on the tribune, there will be still about 1,500 seats free. It currently plays in Divize B in the Czech Fourth Division.
History
FK Chmel Blšany was founded on January 18, 1946. Only amateur football was played in Blšany for a long time. In 1988, the team managed to make the division and 3 years later the 3rd CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
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n league. In 1993, FK Chmel Blšany (or Chmelaři as called by their fans) made the 2nd league and in 1998 the first. In the season 1998–99, FK Blšany astonished the Czech Republic and made 6th place. In 2005–06, the team ended up last and was relegated to the second league. In 2006–07
2006–07 Czech 2. Liga
The 2006–07 Czech 2. Liga was the 14th season of the 2. česká fotbalová liga, the second tier of the Czech football league.-From 2. Liga:Promoted to Gambrinus liga* SK Kladno* SK Dynamo České Budějovice...
, their first season back in the 2. Liga, they finished eighth but were relegated to the third-tier ČFL
Bohemian Football League
Bohemian Football League is one of the third level football leagues of the Czech Republic . The league comprises teams from the historic Bohemia region.The league was formed in the Czechoslovakia era....
. They finished last in the ČFL with just four wins in the 2007–08 season and were subsequently relegated for the third time in as many seasons. It didn't get better in 2008–09 when, upon finishing 14th of 16 teams in Divize B of the Czech Fourth Division, they were relegated for the fourth time in a row. In 2009–10 they finished third in the fifth-tier Ústí Region championship and avoided relegation for the first time since the 2004–05 season. At the end of the 2010–11 season, Blšany gained promotion back to the Czech Fourth Division.
Most famous players of the past include Petr Čech
Petr Cech
Petr Čech is a Czech footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Czech Republic as a goalkeeper. Čech previously played for Viktoria Plzeň, Chmel Blšany, Sparta Prague, and Rennes. He was voted into the all-star team of Euro 2004 after helping his country reach the semi-finals...
(1999–2001) and Jan Šimák
Jan Šimák
Jan Šimák is a Czech footballer who plays for FC Carl Zeiss Jena. He is an attacking midfielder well known for his powerful shot and goalscoring from midfield.-Career:...
(till 2001).