Gabala FK
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Full name | Qəbələ İdman Klubu | ||
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Nickname(s) | Dağ canavarı (The Mountain Wolf) | ||
Founded | 1 September 1995[1] | ||
Ground | Gabala City Stadium | ||
Capacity | 4,500 | ||
Owner | Gilan Holding | ||
Chairman | Tale Heydarov | ||
Manager | Sanan Gurbanov | ||
League | Azerbaijan Premier League | ||
2017–18 | Azerbaijan Premier League, 2nd | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Gabala FK (Azerbaijani: Qəbələ Futbol Klubu, also spelled Qabala; pronounced [ɡæbælæ]) is an Azerbaijani association football club based in Qabala. They play in the Azerbaijan Premier League, the top division in Azerbaijani football. Gabala plays its matches at the Gabala City Stadium.
History
The club was founded under the name of Goy Gol on 3 July 1995, based in Goy Gol. On 1 September 2005, Goy Gol was registered in Gabala by the Ministry of Justice, before the AFFA registered the team as professional on 5 September of the same year. In the summer of 2006, the team moved from Goygol to Qabala, before the club changed its name to Gilan FK. Later, the club changed its name to Qəbələ FK on August 31, 2007.[1][2]
On 10 May 2010, former Arsenal defender Tony Adams was appointed as new manager after signing £1 million per year deal with the club.[3][4] In his first season in charge Gabala finished at 7th place in Azerbaijan Premier League.[5][6] In November 2011, Adams resigned from being Gabala's coach due to family problems.[7][8]
Despite the appointment of managers like Fatih Kavlak and Ramiz Mammadov, the club couldn't reach a satisfactory position in the league and was struggling in the middle of the table for many years.[9][10] On 29 May 2013, Yuri Semin was appointed as new manager after signing £1 million per year deal with the club.[11][12] In same year, the club qualified for European cups for first time in their history but lost to Neftchi Baku on penalties in final of Azerbaijan Cup.[13][14]
In the 2015–16 season of Europa League, they became the 3rd club from Azerbaijan to qualify for the group stage after Qarabag and Neftçi Baku. They eliminated Dinamo Tbilisi, Čukarički, Apollon Limassol and surprisingly Panathinaikos. They came 4th in their tough group of Borussia Dortmund, PAOK and FC Krasnodar. They got two points both from 0–0 draws against PAOK.
Following defeat to Keşla in the 2017–18 Azerbaijan Cup Final, Roman Hryhorchuk left Gabala after his contract was not extended.[15] On 30 May 2018, Gabala announced that Sanan Gurbanov had been appointed as the clubs new manager on a two-year contract.[16]
League and cup history
Season | League | Azerbaijan Cup | Top goalscorer | Managers | |||||||||
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Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Name | League | |||
2005–06 | 2nd | 1 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 72 | 14 | 72 | Last 16 | 18 | ||
2006–07 | 1st | 11 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 47 | 16 | Last 16 | 4 | ||
2007–08 | 1st | 6 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 36 | 36 | Semi finals | 8 | ||
2008–09 | 1st | 10 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 21 | 33 | Semi finals | 6 | ||
2009–10 | 1st | 6 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 1st round | 7 | ||
2010–11 | 1st | 7 | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 18 | 51 | Quarter finals | 9 | ||
2011–12 | 1st | 5 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 43 | 32 | 52 | Quarter finals | 9 | ||
2012–13 | 1st | 6 | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 38 | Quarter finals | 6 | ||
2013–14 | 1st | 3 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 36 | 61 | Runners-Up | 12 | ||
2014–15 | 1st | 3 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46 | 35 | 54 | Quarter finals | 11 | ||
2015–16 | 1st | 3 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 44 | 28 | 59 | Semi finals | 10 | ||
2016–17 | 1st | 2 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 48 | 21 | 52 | Runners-Up | 11 | ||
2017–18 | 1st | 2 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 26 | 49 | Runners-Up | 13 |
European history
- As of match played 19 July 2018
Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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UEFA Europa League | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 36 | 50 |
Total | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 36 | 50 |
Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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2014–15 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | 0–2 | 0–3 | 0–5 | |
2015–16 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | 2–0 | 1–2 | 3–2 | |
2Q | 2–0 | 0–1 | 2–1 | |||
3Q | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | |||
PO | 0–0 | 2–2 | 2–2 (a) | |||
Group C | 1–3 | 0–4 | 4th | |||
0–0 | 0–0 | |||||
0–3 | 1–2 | |||||
2016–17 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | 5–1 | 1–2 | 6–3 | |
2Q | 2–0 | 2–1 | 4–1 | |||
3Q | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | |||
PO | 3–1 | 0–1 | 3–2 | |||
Group C | 1–3 | 1–3 | 4th | |||
1–2 | 0–1 | |||||
2–3 | 0–2 | |||||
2017–18 | UEFA Europa League | 2Q | 1–1 | 2–0 | 3–1 | |
3Q | 1–2 | 0–1 | 1–3 | |||
2018–19 | UEFA Europa League | 1Q | 0–2 | 1–0 | 1–2 |
- Notes
- 1Q: First qualifying round
- 2Q: Second qualifying round
- 3Q: Third qualifying round
- PO: Play-off round
- Group: Group stage
Crest and colours
The club's crest includes Caucasus Mountains with a black crescent and red eight-pointed star, similar to Azerbaijani flag. It also includes 2005 which signifies the club's formation year.
Shirt sponsors and kit manufacturers
Gabala's traditional kit is composed of red shirts, black shorts and red socks. The club's first kit manufacturer was Erreà, until a two-year deal was agreed with Joma in 2013.[17][18]
On August 2012, Gabala signed one-year deal with the American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer Pepsi, which will replace Hyundai as the shirt sponsor from the 2013–14 season.[19]
In September 2015, Gabala signed one-year deal with QafqaZ Hotels and Resorts.[20]
Years | Manufacturer | Sponsor |
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2009–2010 | ||
2010–2011 | ||
2011–2012 | ||
2012–2013 | ||
2013–2015 | ||
2015 – present | ||
Stadium
The club play their home matches at the Gabala City Stadium, an all-seater football stadium situated in Qabala.
As of 2007, predominantly due to UEFA requirements, the club proposed an extensive renovation of the stadium, which has since been in constant process of redevelopment.[21] AFL Architects were appointed to design a new 15,000 capacity stadium and training facility in December 2008 after winning a limited design competition. Accommodation within the stadium will include hotel and conferencing facilities, as well as retail and corporate hospitality space, and a dramatic viewing deck at the top of the entrance tower.[22] It is expected that the stadium was scheduled to open in 2014.[23]
Supporters
Gabala has a large fanbase in relation to its comparative lack of success on the pitch. Gabala's fan base has fluctuated over the years with high crowds coinciding with the club's success in the Premier League so that the club now averages in the top four best home attendances in the country.[24]
Players
Azerbaijani teams are limited to nine players without Azerbaijani citizenship. The squad list includes only the principal nationality of each player, several non-European players on the squad have dual citizenship with an EU country.
Current squad
- As of 3 July 2018[25]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- For recent transfers, see 2018–19 Gabala FC season and Transfers summer 2018.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club officials
The Board of Directors
Position | Name |
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President | |
Vice-President | |
General manager | |
Marketing manager | |
Team manager | |
Press secretary | |
Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | |
Assistant coach | |
Goalkeeper coach | |
Fitness coach | |
Under-19 head coach |
Medical staff
Position | Name |
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Doctor | |
Assistant doctor | |
Assistant doctor | |
Notable managers
Information correct as of match played 5 October 2018. Only competitive matches are counted.
Name | Nat. | From | To | P | W | D | L | GS | GA | %W | Honours | Notes |
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Faig Jabbarov | 2005 | 2006 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73.33 | [26] | ||
Ramiz Mammadov | 2006 | May 2010 | 118 | 38 | 27 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 32.20 | [27] | ||
Tony Adams | May 12, 2010 | Nov 16, 2011 | 44 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 45 | 35 | 38.64 | [28] | ||
Fatih Kavlak | Nov 18, 2011 | Sept 27, 2012 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 27 | 48.28 | [27] | ||
Ramiz Mammadov | Sept 24, 2012 | April 2, 2013 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 38.10 | [27] | ||
Luis Aragon (Interim) | April 2013 | May 2013 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 12.50 | [29] | ||
Yuri Semin | May 28, 2013 | May 23, 2014 | 41 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 56 | 38 | 51.22 | [30] | ||
Dorinel Munteanu | Jun 16, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 33.33 | [31] | ||
Sanan Gurbanov (Interim) | 8 December 2014 | 21 December 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 33.33 | [32] | ||
Roman Hryhorchuk | 21 December 2014 | 29 May 2018[15] | 159 | 75 | 41 | 43 | 238 | 150 | 47.17 | [33] | ||
Sanan Gurbanov | 30 May 2018[16] | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 22.22 |
- Notes:
P – Total of played matches
W – Won matches
D – Drawn matches
L – Lost matches
GS – Goal scored
GA – Goals against
%W – Percentage of matches won
Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).
Individual records
Urfan Abbasov is Gabala's most capped player, with 194 appearances for the club. Players in bold signifies current Gabala player.
Top goalscorers
- As of Match played 5 October 2018
Name | Years | League | Azerbaijan Cup | Europe | Total | |
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1 | 2011–2015 | 29 (112) | 4 (13) | 0 (2) | 33 (127) | |
2 | 2011–2016 | 23 (131) | 3 (15) | 4 (15) | 30 (161) | |
3 | 2016–2018 | 20 (43) | 4 (6) | 3 (13) | 27 (62) | |
4 | 2016–2018 | 16 (47) | 6 (9) | 3 (18) | 25 (74) | |
5 | 2014–2015, 2016–Present | 15 (69) | 2 (14) | 3 (11) | 20 (94) | |
6 | 2013–2014, 2017 | 15 (40) | 4 (8) | 0 (0) | 19 (48) | |
7 | 2008–2010 | 11 (46) | 7 (?) | 0 (0) | 18 (45+) | |
7 | 2015–2016 | 14 (51) | 4 (6) | 0 (14) | 18 (71) | |
9 | 2012–2014 | 16 (62) | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | 17 (68) | |
10 | 2010–2012 | 15 (50) | 0 (5) | 0 (0) | 15 (55) |
Most appearances
- As of Match played 5 October 2018
Name | Years | League | Azerbaijan Cup | Europe | Total | |
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1 | 2011–present | 159 (3) | 23 (0) | 15 (0) | 197 (3) | |
2 | 2011–2016 | 131 (23) | 15 (3) | 15 (4) | 161 (30) | |
3 | 2015–Present | 103 (0) | 15 (0) | 32 (0) | 150 (0) | |
4 | 2011–2015 | 112 (29) | 13 (4) | 2 (0) | 127 (33) | |
5 | 2006–2009,2015–2016 | 95 (10) | 18 (4) | 9 (0) | 122 (14) | |
6 | 2015–Present | 75 (0) | 16 (1) | 29 (1) | 120 (2) | |
7 | 2013–Present | 94 (0) | 13 (0) | 12 (0) | 119 (0) | |
8 | 2006–2007 & 2015–Present | 76 (10) | 12+ (2#) | 20 (0) | 108+ (12) | |
9 | 2014–2017 | 72 (1) | 12 (0) | 20 (0) | 104 (1) | |
10 | 2009–2012 | 90 (0) | 9 (0) | 0 (0) | 99 (0) |
Honours
- Winners (1): 2005–06
See also
References
- 1 2 "Qəbələ – 10". gabalafc.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ↑ Establishment of SC Qabala Archived 23 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Esslemont, Tom (2010-05-11). "Tony Adams' grand plans for Azerbaijan football club". BBC News. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ↑ Английские СМИ назвали цену «чудовищной ошибки» азербайджанского футбольного клуба (in Russian)
- ↑ Exley, Robert. "After Wenger Part Five: The Return of the Prodigal Son". Gooner. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ↑ Hytner, David (23 July 2011). "Tony Adams is still relishing his Azerbaijan adventure". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ↑ "Arsenal legend Adams leaves Gabala post". Sports News Ireland. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ↑ Адамс подал в отставку и покидает Азербайджан. azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ↑ Фатих Кавлак отправлен в отставку. Azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ Габала рассталась с Рамизом Мамедовым. Azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ↑ Послезавтра Семин станет главным тренером Габалы. Azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "Yuri Syomin – new head coach of Gabala". gabalafc.az/. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ↑ ""Qəbələ" ilk dəfə Avropa Liqasında!". fanat.az. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ↑ Atayev, Oqtay. "Neftçi nerve holds in Azerbaijan Cup final". uefa.com. UEFA. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- 1 2 "Qəbələ Roman Qriqorçukla yollarını ayırdı". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- 1 2 "Sənan Qurbanov "Qəbələ"nin yeni baş məşqçisidir". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ↑ "Qəbələ gəlirlərini artırır". Azerisport.com (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ ""Qəbələ" "Simurq"un yolu ilə getdi". Futbol11.az (in Azerbaijani). Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ ""Qəbələ" yeni sponsorla əməkdaşlığa başlayır". Korner.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ "Deal with new sponsor – QafqaZ Hotels and Resorts". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). 15 September 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Gabala FC:Stadion". Gabalafc.az. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
- ↑ "Sports complex proposals unveiled". Architectnews.co.uk. 12 May 2010. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
- ↑ Тале Гейдаров: Главная арена Габалы будет готова в 2016–м году. Azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ Вратарь "Габалы": "Наши болельщики являются для нас 12-м игроком". extratime.az (in Russian). Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ "Qəbələ İK / Əsas komanda" (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK.
- ↑ ""Bığ Ramiz"in əhvalatından yaranan Faiq Cabbarov yazısı". stadium.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- 1 2 3 Amiraslanov, Telman. Рамиз Мамедов вернулся на пост главного тренера ФК «Габала». 1news.az (in Russian). Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ "Tony Adams returns to FC Gabala in Azerbaijan". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ Луис Арагон: «Пенальти в ворота «Габалы» и «Карабаха» были назначены ошибочно». 1news.az (in Russian). Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ Aliyev, Elmir. Юрий Семин: «Габала» в числе 3–4 команд, которые будут бороться за чемпионство». 1news.az (in Russian). Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ Первая победа Габалы с Мунтяну. azerisport.com (in Russian). Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Munteanu ends his time with Gabala". www.gabalafc.az. Gabala FK. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "Roman Qriqorçuk ictimaiyyətə təqdim olundu". www.gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.