Edessaikos F.C.
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| Full name | Athlitikos Syllogos Edessaikos (Greek: Αθλητικός Σύλλογος Εδεσσαϊκός) | ||
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| Founded | 1959 | ||
| Ground | Municipal Stadium of Edessa, Edessa | ||
| Capacity | 6,000 | ||
| Chairman |
 Michalis Tzemptimis | ||
| Manager |
Christos Mesimerlis | ||
| League | A1 League of Pella | ||
| 2011–12 | EPS Pellas, 3th (Play-off) | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Edessaikos F.C. (Greek: Εδεσσαϊκός) is a football club based in Edessa, Greece currently playing in the top league of Pella (fifth tier). Edessaikos was founded in 1959.
History
Edessaikos is a football club based in Edessa Greece. It was founded in 1959 when three local clubs – Aris, Iraklis, Ethnikos – merged.[1] Edessaikos was a founding member of the Pella Football Clubs Association in 1971.[2] The club has participated in the Greek Football A Division between 1993 and 1997. Edessaikos is currently competing in the A1 League of Pella (fifth tier overall), after getting relegated from Delta Ethniki during the 2009–10 season.Edessaikos has also a well-organized youth academy system.Edessaiko's academies the season 2011–2012 was champions of the 1st group of Pella on 98–97 ages
Honours
- Semi-finals: 1995–96
- Winners (1): 1993
Colours and Badge
Traditionally the club's colours are green and white. Edessaikos' badge consists of a trident, together with the name of the club placed above the trident. Edessaikos fans aren't many, but they are passionate. Their nickname is "WaterBoys".
References
- ↑ "Greece – Mergers and Name Changes". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ Ιστορία της Ένωσης (in Greek). Pella Football Clubs Association official site. Retrieved 11 February 2011.