Rozova Dolina
Full nameFootball Club Rozova Dolina
Nickname(s)Rozite (The Roses)
Founded1948 (1948)
GroundSevtopolis Stadium, Kazanlak
Capacity15,000
ChairmanGeorgi Mermekliev
ManagerAtanas Apostolov
LeagueSouth-East Third League
2021-22South-East Third League, 12th

Football Club Rozova Dolina Kazanlak (Bulgarian: Футболен клуб Розова долина Казанлък) or simply known as Rozova Dolina (Bulgarian: Розова Долина) is a Bulgarian association football club based in the town of Kazanlak, Stara Zagora Province, which currently competes in the South-East Third League, the third division of Bulgarian football. Their home ground since 1968 has been the Sevtopolis Stadium. The club's name is translated as Rose Valley and is named after the homonymous Rose Valley region of central Bulgaria, which also encompasses the town of Kazanlak.

History

The club was formed in 1948 as DNA Kazanlak, a football club characterized by its trademark red and white jerseys. In 1982-83, the team played at the top of the Bulgarian football league system, the A Group, but was subsequently relegated after only one season in the top flight, finishing in 15th place. The team did have some memorable moments from its only season in the top level, as Rozova Dolina managed to defeat eventual champions CSKA Sofia at home 2-0 and draw against the runner up Levski Sofia 1-1 also at home.

Mermekliev Era: 2016–present

On January 15, 2016, following the team's return from the winter break, the club announced that they have reached an agreement with the local Bulgarian businessman Georgi Mermekliev, who would take over at the helm of the club. He subsequently announced his intentions to bring Rozova Dolina's previous glory over the years and that the team will be battling for promotion for the A Group in the very next seasons. He also stated that the club stadium would be renovated and upgraded to 12,000 seats and a new academy would be established. Subsequently, Rozova Dolona announced a sponsorship with a new kit manufacturer, Legea for the upcoming season.[1] Following a great number of investments, on September 14, 2016, Rozova Dolina qualified for the Bulgarian Cup competition after 15 years absence from professional football.[2]

Honours

Shirt and sponsors

Rozova Dolina main colors are red, with white away colors.

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt partner
1948–2015 Unknown none
2015– Italy Legea Arsenal

Current squad

As of 1 September 2019

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Bulgaria BUL Aleksandar Petrunov
3 DF Bulgaria BUL Raif Muradov
4 DF Bulgaria BUL Dimitar Vakavliev (captain)
5 MF Bulgaria BUL Milen Hristov
6 MF Bulgaria BUL Ahmed Syunetchiev
8 MF Bulgaria BUL Nikolay Stoichkov
9 MF Bulgaria BUL Kaloyan Petrov
10 MF Bulgaria BUL Atanas Apostolov
11 MF Bulgaria BUL Plamen Kolev
12 GK Bulgaria BUL Petar Marinov
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 MF Bulgaria BUL Ivan Chergev
14 FW Bulgaria BUL Kristian Petrov
15 DF Bulgaria BUL Georgi Hristov
17 FW Bulgaria BUL Vladislav Dimitrov
18 MF Bulgaria BUL Nikolay Georgiev
19 MF Bulgaria BUL Ventsislav Ivanov
20 MF Bulgaria BUL Vladislav Kalaydzhiev
21 MF Bulgaria BUL Radoslav Kalchev
22 DF Bulgaria BUL Danail Ivanov
23 MF Bulgaria BUL Mihail Dimitrov

Notable players

The following players included were either playing for their respective national teams or left good impression among the fans.

Managers

Dates Name Honours
1948–2007 Unknown
2007–2008 Bulgaria Radko Kalajdzijski
2008–2010 Bulgaria Daniel Hristov
2010–2014 Bulgaria Kralyu Orozov
2014–2015 Bulgaria Angel Stankov
2015–2017 Bulgaria Aleksandar Georgiev[3]
2017–2018 Bulgaria Ivan Petrov[4]
2018– Bulgaria Atanas Apostolov[5]

Past seasons

Season League Place W D L GF GA Pts Bulgarian Cup
2009–10V AFG (III)1312420547640not qualified
2010–11V AFG1413619495845not qualified
2011–12V AFG158818386032not qualified
2012–13V AFG1313318345142not qualified
2013–14V AFG129518425132not qualified
2014–15V AFG41569473051not qualified
2015–16V AFG22446813076not qualified
2016–17Third League420410693864First round
2017–18Third League417611644157not qualified
2018-19 Third League 8 14 6 14 58 50 48 not qualified
2019-20 Third League 7 9 3 7 38 30 30 not qualified
Green marks a season followed by promotion, red a season followed by relegation.

League positions

Third Amateur Football League (Bulgaria)Bulgarian V AFG

References

  1. ФК „Розова долина“ започна подготовка с нов президент
  2. „Розова долина“ победи „Гигант“ и вече очаква „Черно море“
  3. ""Розова долина" се раздели с Александър Георгиев" (in Bulgarian). zakazanlak.bg. 12 July 2017.
  4. "Чекиста пое "Розова долина" (Казанлък)" (in Bulgarian). plovdivderby.com. 18 July 2017.
  5. "Розова долина ще бъде воден от Атанас Апостолов през новия сезон" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 11 July 2018.
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