FK Illychivets Mariupol - last updated on 8 October 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: FK Illychivets Mariupol
(ФК Iллiчiвець Марiуполь
)
Foundation: 1960
City: Mariupol
(Марiуполь
)
Colours: Red and white
Website: www.fcilyich.com.ua
Honours:
Persha Liha - 1 (2008)
Druha Liha - 1 (1996)
A bit of history:
Illychivets Mariupol is a Ukrainian football team in the Ukrainian Premier League. They are based in Azov Sea coastal city of Mariupol. Illychivets Mariupol joined the Vyscha Liha in the 1997-1998 season. It was previously called FC Metalurh Mariupol. FC Metalurh Mariupol' changed name to Illychivets Mariupol during the winter break in the 2002-2003 season. Before that Azovets Mariupol changed name to Metalurh during the winter break in the 1995-1996 season reestablishing itself as the Footaball Club. The team, Azovets, was established in 1960 after the reformation of the Avanhard Zhdanov (now Mariupol) when another team, Shakhtar Rutchenkove was incorporated. The Avanhard, in its turn, was established in 1936. Illichevets' were relegated to Persha Liha in 2006-2007 season finishing 15th (out of 16). However, they returned to the Vyscha Liha next season finishing as champions in the 2007/08 season.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
FK Illychivets Mariupol
