Английская Википедия:Foinikas Syros V.C.
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Foinikas Syros (Greek: Φοίνικας Σύρου) is a professional Greek volleyball club based in the island of Syros. Foinikas plays in the first division of Greek Volleyball Championship (A1 Ethniki Volleyball) and has won 2 national titles, the Greek League Cup at 2012 and 2021. Their home ground is the Dimitris Vikelas Arena in Ermoupolis, Syros and their colours are blue and red.
History
The club was founded in 1980 and its first home was the Foinikas, village in the southwest of Syros. Since 2000, Foinikas plays continually in national divisions. In season 1999-2000 Foinikas was promoted in fourth division of Volleyleague (Gamma Ethniki). The next season, won the rise in third division (Beta Ethniki). After four years, in season 2004-05 was promoted in second division (A2 Ethniki). In season 2008-09 played for first time in first division. Foinikas remained in first division for two years. In season 2009-10 was relegated but returned the next year. As soon as it returned, won the Greek League Cup. At the same season succeeded one more important accolade. It played in the finals of the championship but was beaten by Iraklis Thessaloniki.[1]
Recent seasons
| Season | Division | Place | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Gamma Ethniki | Promoted to Beta Ethniki | |
| 2001–02 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2002–03 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2003–04 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2004–05 | Beta Ethniki | Promoted to A2 Ethniki | |
| 2005–06 | A2 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2006–07 | A2 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2007–08 | A2 Ethniki | 2nd | Promoted to A1 Ethniki |
| 2008–09 | A1 Ethniki | 5th | |
| 2009–10 | A1 Ethniki | 12th | Relegated to A2 Ethniki |
| 2010–11 | A2 Ethniki | 1st | Promoted to A1 Ethniki |
| 2011–12 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | Winner League Cup |
| 2012–13 | A1 Ethniki | 5th | |
| 2013–14 | A1 Ethniki | 4th | |
| 2014–15 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2015–16 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | |
| 2016–17 | A1 Ethniki | 6th | |
| 2017–18 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2018–19 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2019–20 | A1 Ethniki | 4th | |
| 2020–21 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | Winner League Cup |
| 2021–22 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | Winner Super Cup |
Honours
- Greek Volleyball Championship
- Greek Volleyball League Cup
- Winner (2): 2012, 2021
- Finalist (2): 2014, 2019
- Greek Volleyball Super Cup
Current squad
2020–2021 roster [4]
Technical and managerial staff
| Job | Name |
| Head coach | Шаблон:Flagicon Joško Milenkoski |
| Assistant coach | Шаблон:Flagicon Luigi Parisi |
Notable players
(Players are listed in alphabetical order) Шаблон:Col-begin Шаблон:Col-break
- Andreas Andreadis
- Andreas Frangos
- Vasilis Kournetas
- Ilias Lappas
- Athanasios Maroulis
- Athanasios Protopsaltis
- Panagiotis Pelekoudas
- Nikolaos Smaragdis
- Dimitrios Soultanopoulos
- Mitar Tzourits
- Theodoros Voulkidis
Sponsorships
- Great Sponsors: ONEX Neorion Shipyards, Blue Star Ferries, City Insurance
References
External links
- Official website foinikasclub.gr
- Club presentation at Hellenic Volleyball League site Шаблон:Webarchive /www.volleyleague.gr
- Club presentation volleybox.net
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