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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 22, 2020 21:32:07 GMT 1
Terribly nerdy, but I had to post.
The smallest club to reach a top league in Europe was Termalica Bruk-Bet....they are from a small village of 800 outside Krakow.
Went to see them once. Owner made his money from building products and financed the lot.
A new contender on the block is Kolos Kovalivka from the Ukraine....amateur in 2015 they are now in the Premier league (lost 2-1 to Kiev) today.
Kovalivka has just 1500 inhabitants.
Oddly I discovered today that these two teams have both fielded Icelandic striker Arni Vilhalmsson….I bet even he does not know he holds this record!
2 other small teams who have been in the top leagues are Mjallby in Sweden and Westerlo in Belgium.
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Post by nicovaesen on Jun 22, 2020 21:45:10 GMT 1
Still bigger than little ole uddersfield
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Post by jqhtfc on Jun 22, 2020 22:07:50 GMT 1
Hoffenheim would have to be up there used to play in to village which had about 3k people in but now moved to Sinsheim which has about 30k population pretty much the same as the capacity of the ground which is decent but in the middle of nowhere. Also why they are hated in Germany owned by a billionaire and built up not the German way.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jun 22, 2020 22:09:56 GMT 1
Gretna is absolutely massive with 5,000 residents then.
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Post by kennyk2 on Jun 23, 2020 7:42:58 GMT 1
Gretna is absolutely massive with 5,000 residents then. A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jun 23, 2020 8:23:48 GMT 1
Gretna is absolutely massive with 5,000 residents then. A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. Yeah, I saw that. Disappointed that I never got to go watch them. Only Peterhead, Cove and Edinburgh City I’ve not been to. |
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Post by mids on Jun 23, 2020 8:32:01 GMT 1
Gretna is absolutely massive with 5,000 residents then. A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. Featuring the legend that is/was, The Good Doctor, Kenny Deuchar  The chairman's demise definitely punctuated Gretna's continued success |
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Post by rastrick32 on Jun 23, 2020 8:37:02 GMT 1
Golcar
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Post by sapphireblue on Jun 23, 2020 8:39:25 GMT 1
Terribly nerdy, but I had to post. The smallest club to reach a top league in Europe was Termalica Bruk-Bet....they are from a small village of 800 outside Krakow. Went to see them once. Owner made his money from building products and financed the lot. A new contender on the block is Kolos Kovalivka from the Ukraine....amateur in 2015 they are now in the Premier league (lost 2-1 to Kiev) today. Kovalivka has just 1500 inhabitants. Oddly I discovered today that these two teams have both fielded Icelandic striker Arni Vilhalmsson….I bet even he does not know he holds this record! 2 other small teams who have been in the top leagues are Mjallby in Sweden and Westerlo in Belgium. A minor, equally nerdy point is that it is Ukraine, not the Ukraine. |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 23, 2020 9:09:58 GMT 1
Terribly nerdy, but I had to post. The smallest club to reach a top league in Europe was Termalica Bruk-Bet....they are from a small village of 800 outside Krakow. Went to see them once. Owner made his money from building products and financed the lot. A new contender on the block is Kolos Kovalivka from the Ukraine....amateur in 2015 they are now in the Premier league (lost 2-1 to Kiev) today. Kovalivka has just 1500 inhabitants. Oddly I discovered today that these two teams have both fielded Icelandic striker Arni Vilhalmsson….I bet even he does not know he holds this record! 2 other small teams who have been in the top leagues are Mjallby in Sweden and Westerlo in Belgium. A minor, equally nerdy point is that it is Ukraine, not the Ukraine. OK big buddy...10-4 |
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Post by digs on Jun 23, 2020 12:27:56 GMT 1
Oti,do you think flights to Krakow will be ok in September?
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Post by Wingman on Jun 23, 2020 12:43:53 GMT 1
Gretna is absolutely massive with 5,000 residents then. A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. I got married in Gretna, whilst I was there I nearly got the team’s footy shirt. Really regret not buying it. |
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Post by Champers on Jun 23, 2020 20:12:23 GMT 1
A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. Featuring the legend that is/was, The Good Doctor, Kenny Deuchar The chairman's demise definitely punctuated Gretna's continued success Never forgot the story of their chairman, Brookes Mileson, offering (as a bit of a joke to begin with I believe) to give his Aston Martin to any player who netted a hat trick in an upcoming cup tie. Deuchar duly delivered the three goals and got to swap his Nissan Primera for the keys to a Vanquish for a week. A real shame what happened to them at the end of what was a proper footballing fairytale. |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 24, 2020 21:50:30 GMT 1
Oti,do you think flights to Krakow will be ok in September? Yes. No Brits can go just yet. Decision this week. I have a flight 11th July. |
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Post by Mav on Jun 24, 2020 21:53:58 GMT 1
A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. I got married in Gretna, whilst I was there I nearly got the team’s footy shirt. Really regret not buying it. I got married in Gretna too .... wish I hadn’t. |
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Post by reverendstarbuck on Jun 24, 2020 22:08:12 GMT 1
A great documentary a few years back regarding Gretna and their rise from total obscurity to the Scottish Premiership (might have been just shown in Scotland). They won all three divisions on their way up and got to the final of the Scottish Cup, Their benefactor/chairman Miles (?) went into a comma and was unable to manage any dealing/financial administration and they were therefore liquidated. A sad end. Featuring the legend that is/was, The Good Doctor, Kenny Deuchar The chairman's demise definitely punctuated Gretna's continued success Indeed....I believe he ruptured his semicolon |
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Post by digs on Jun 25, 2020 7:56:11 GMT 1
Oti,do you think flights to Krakow will be ok in September? Yes. No Brits can go just yet. Decision this week. I have a flight 11th July. I was meant to be flying to Portugal 11th July cancelled,,where you going? |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 25, 2020 9:26:31 GMT 1
Yes. No Brits can go just yet. Decision this week. I have a flight 11th July. I was meant to be flying to Portugal 11th July cancelled,,where you going? Krakow 11th. Went to Sweden, Germany and Holland 3 weeks ago! Off to Hungary on Monday. Since lockdown had about 6 flights cancelled....my boss had 54! Enjoying not flying....hate it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2020 14:26:33 GMT 1
I guess reverting to the OP then what defines a 'top league' has an impact.
Far far easier and more likely for a tiny club to get to the top of the Polish (or German) pyramid than the English one for example.
Its the same reason there are clubs in the Scottish Premiership who would probably struggle to survive in League 1.
(but still an interesting discussion nevertheless)
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Post by terriertim on Jun 27, 2020 17:20:49 GMT 1
I was meant to be flying to Portugal 11th July cancelled,,where you going? Krakow 11th. Went to Sweden, Germany and Holland 3 weeks ago! Off to Hungary on Monday. Since lockdown had about 6 flights cancelled....my boss had 54! Enjoying not flying....hate it. well why fucking do it then you dillop |
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Post by terriertim on Jun 27, 2020 17:21:30 GMT 1
Krakow 11th. Went to Sweden, Germany and Holland 3 weeks ago! Off to Hungary on Monday. Since lockdown had about 6 flights cancelled....my boss had 54! Enjoying not flying....hate it. well why fucking do it then you dillop - have you got your seat on on the X craft yet ? - book you place now |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 27, 2020 17:23:11 GMT 1
Krakow 11th. Went to Sweden, Germany and Holland 3 weeks ago! Off to Hungary on Monday. Since lockdown had about 6 flights cancelled....my boss had 54! Enjoying not flying....hate it. well why fucking do it then you dillop Pray tell...what on Gods earth is a dillop? I presume you work? |
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Post by terriertim on Jun 27, 2020 17:49:51 GMT 1
Dillop - a cross between a dildo and and a pillock - I thought you of all people would know that as a) you are one and b) you claim to be an educated man.
Seemingly on point a) you pass with flying colours b) you fail
As for work - just a bit......search my other posts and work out my past occupations and my current one
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Post by mandysidebottom20 on Jun 28, 2020 18:05:11 GMT 1
Guingamp, France, have had 4 spells in Ligue 1 since 1996, and have won the French cup twice. Population 7,000.
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