Turun Palloseura - last updated on 26 December 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Turun Palloseura
Foundation: 1922
City: Turku
Colours: White and black
Website: fc.tps.fi
Honours:
Veikkausliiga - 8 (1928, 1939, 1941, 1949, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1975)
Suomen Cup - 2 (1991, 1994)
A bit of history:
FC TPS Turku has won the Finnish Championship 8 times since 1922. The latest was in 1975, but even though it’s been a while, TPS has done well in recent years too, placing 3rd in 1996 and 2007. TPS won the Finnish Cup in 1991 and 1994 and played again in the Finnish Cup final in 1996, 1997 and 2005. FC TPS Turku is also known for its excellent junior work. Several TPS players have made it to the international fields, for example Peter Enckelman who plays for Cardiff City and Jonatan Johansson whose name can be found from the roster of Malmö FF.
In the early stages of the UEFA Cup of the season 1987-88, TPS beat Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan, thanks to a goal by Mika Aaltonen, who was later signed by Inter. They lost the return leg with 0-2, but this is widely regarded as the highest point by the club in international football.
After season 2000 TPS lost its place in Finland's Premier League and played for two seasons in the 1st Division. They aimed to get back up to the Premier League with determination and it took them two seasons to complete the mission. Since season 2003 TPS has again played in the Finland’s Premier League, Veikkausliiga.
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Turun Palloseura
