Michal Pospíšil
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Michal Pospíšil is a Czech footballer
who currently plays for UMF Grindavík
.
before spending two years on loan at FK Chmel Blsany
(1998–2000). He then moved on to FK Viktoria Žižkov
in July 2000 and in addition to playing in the UEFA Cup
, he helped Viktoria to win the Czech Republic Football Cup
in July 2001, with a 2-1 victory over Sparta Prague. The following season he was part of the Viktoria side that achieved a third place finish in the league.
After the championships Pospíšil returned to Sparta Prague, where he once again played in the UEFA Champions League
and immediately helped his club win the Gambrinus liga
. In July 2003 he was recruited by FC Slovan Liberec
where he scored 24 goals in 74 games and helped his club finish in the top half of the league in the two seasons he was there.
In August 2005 Pospíšil became George Burley
's fourth signing for Hearts, joining the Edinburgh
side for a fee of £300,000. He made his Hearts debut as a substitute in a 3-0 victory at Dundee United
on 14 August 2006 and scored his first goal for the club the next week, a spectacular effort against Aberdeen
He was predominantly deployed as a substitute over the course of the 2005-06 season
yet managed to score 7 league goals. He also scored the crucial fourth penalty in the Scottish Cup
final penalty shootout victory over Gretna
.
After an injury-disrupted start to the 2006-07 season
, Pospíšil scored on his return to the first team on the 2 January 2007 to give Hearts victory over Dunfermline Athletic
. He was the subject of a £100,000 bid from Bristol City
in January 2007, however, while agreement was reached between the clubs, Pospíšil could not not agree personal terms with the Robins and decided to remain in Edinburgh.
On 19 January 2008 he was transferred to K. Sint-Truidense V.V. (373) in Belgium. He returned to FK Viktoria Žižkov
one year later, making his debut on 22 February 2009. After a short spell playing for Střížkov, he aigned for Icelandic club UMF Grindavík
.
team for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
. This side won the tournament, defeating France under-21s
3-1 on penalties in the final, with Pospíšil scoring the first penalty in the penalty shootout in which former Hearts team mate Rudi Skacel also netted. In total he made 21 appearances at under 21 level.
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...
who currently plays for UMF Grindavík
Knattspyrnudeild UMFG
Knattspyrnudeild UMFG, commonly known as Grindavík, is the football subdivision of the Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur athletic club located in the town of Grindavík in south-west Iceland.-History:...
.
Career
Pospíšil began his career as a youth player with Slavoj Zbraslav and Dukla Prague before joining Sparta Prague in 1992. He eventually made the senior squad and played in the UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
before spending two years on loan at FK Chmel Blsany
FK Chmel Blšany
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...
(1998–2000). He then moved on to FK Viktoria Žižkov
FK Viktoria Žižkov
FK Viktoria Žižkov ranks among the oldest football clubs in the Czech Republic. It plays in the Gambrinus liga, the top level of football in the country.The team was founded by a group of students in 1903 in the town of Žižkov...
in July 2000 and in addition to playing in the UEFA Cup
UEFA 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...
, he helped Viktoria to win the Czech Republic Football Cup
Czech Republic Football Cup
The Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
in July 2001, with a 2-1 victory over Sparta Prague. The following season he was part of the Viktoria side that achieved a third place finish in the league.
After the championships Pospíšil returned to Sparta Prague, where he once again played in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
and immediately helped his club win the Gambrinus liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
. In July 2003 he was recruited by FC Slovan Liberec
FC Slovan Liberec
FC Slovan Liberec is a Czech football club founded in the city of Liberec. The club is one of the most successful in the Czech Republic, having won two league titles and the domestic cup since 1993. Slovan Liberec is also one of the richest clubs in the Czech league...
where he scored 24 goals in 74 games and helped his club finish in the top half of the league in the two seasons he was there.
In August 2005 Pospíšil became George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
's fourth signing for Hearts, joining the Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
side for a fee of £300,000. He made his Hearts debut as a substitute in a 3-0 victory at Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
on 14 August 2006 and scored his first goal for the club the next week, a spectacular effort against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
He was predominantly deployed as a substitute over the course of the 2005-06 season
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
yet managed to score 7 league goals. He also scored the crucial fourth penalty in the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
final penalty shootout victory over Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
.
After an injury-disrupted start to the 2006-07 season
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
, Pospíšil scored on his return to the first team on the 2 January 2007 to give Hearts victory over Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
. He was the subject of a £100,000 bid from Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
in January 2007, however, while agreement was reached between the clubs, Pospíšil could not not agree personal terms with the Robins and decided to remain in Edinburgh.
On 19 January 2008 he was transferred to K. Sint-Truidense V.V. (373) in Belgium. He returned to FK Viktoria Žižkov
FK Viktoria Žižkov
FK Viktoria Žižkov ranks among the oldest football clubs in the Czech Republic. It plays in the Gambrinus liga, the top level of football in the country.The team was founded by a group of students in 1903 in the town of Žižkov...
one year later, making his debut on 22 February 2009. After a short spell playing for Střížkov, he aigned for Icelandic club UMF Grindavík
Knattspyrnudeild UMFG
Knattspyrnudeild UMFG, commonly known as Grindavík, is the football subdivision of the Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur athletic club located in the town of Grindavík in south-west Iceland.-History:...
.
International career
In May 2002 he was selected in Czech Republic under-21Czech Republic national under-21 football team
The Czech Republic national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic...
team for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
. This side won the tournament, defeating France under-21s
France national under-21 football team
The France national under-21 football team , known in France as Les Espoirs , is the national under-21 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
3-1 on penalties in the final, with Pospíšil scoring the first penalty in the penalty shootout in which former Hearts team mate Rudi Skacel also netted. In total he made 21 appearances at under 21 level.
External links
- Appearances at londonhearts.com