KF Tomori
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| Full name | Futboll Klub Tomori Berat | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Tigrat e Beratit (The Tigers of Berat) Mistrecët (The Captious) | |||
| Founded | November 25, 1923 | |||
| Ground | Tomori Stadium Berat, Albania | |||
| Capacity | 14,450 | |||
| Owner | Municipality of Berat | |||
| Chairman | Petrit Sinaj | |||
| League | Kategoria e Parë | |||
| 2020–21 | Kategoria e Parë, Group B, 2nd | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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KF Tomori is an Albanian football club based in the city of Berat. The club's home ground is the Tomori Stadium and they currently participate in the Kategoria e Parë.
History[]
The sport of football was introduced to the city of Berat in the early 1910s by students who had completed their studies abroad. They brought back footballs and the rules of the game from their travels which they then passed onto the locals. As early as 1913, amateur neighbourhood teams were formed, such as Çunat e Lumit, Vakëfi, Kalaja and Opinga. In 1923, an artists and sports club was founded in Berat, under the name Tomori, named after the nearby Mount Tomorr. It was established in the neighbourhood facilities of a local school called Mangalem, and the first team was formed with 18 teenage players. With the Albanian Football Association's foundation in 1930, the club participated in its first official tournament in the same year, which was the second tier of the newly established Albanian football system. Tomori won the 1930 Albanian First Division and gained promotion to the Albanian Superliga. Prior to their debut season in the top flight the club changed its name from Tomori to Muzaka in 1931, and during the 1931 season, they finished in 7th and last place with a record of 1 draw and 5 losses, which led to their relegation.[1] They returned to the Albanian First Division in 1932 where they would remain for 4 seasons. In 1935, the Albanian Football Association did not organise any competitions so the club was not active for the year. In 1936, football resumed in Albania and the club changed its name back to Tomori and finished second in the Albanian First Division, achieving promotion to the Albanian Superliga for the second time. In 1936 season, the club again finished last in the top flight, level on points with Ismail Qemali Vlorë, who they lost 2–1 to in a relegation play off held in Kavajë at the end of the season to determine Tomori's immediate relegation once again.[2]
1936–1949: KS Tomori 1950: Berati 1951–1957: Puna 1957–deri tani: KS Tomori
Members of the Presidency: (1923–1926) Chairman: Zyhdi Doko Secretary: Shyqyri Lakra Other members: Lilo Xhimitiku Andon Myzeqari Vangjel Haxhistasa Alqiviadhi Shyti
In 1964, Tomori was runner-up in the Albanian Cup, losing in the final to KS Partizani.
Tomori won the Albanian First Division championship four times: in 1930, 1950, 1970, and 1977.
In 1991–1992, F.K Tomori participated in the Balkans Cup but lost on aggregate to FC Oţelul Galaţi (2:4), who went on to be runners-up of the competition.
Their first participation in European football was in the UEFA Cup 2000-01, losing 2–5 on aggregate to Cypriot team APOEL F.C..
In 2000, F.K Tomori were runners-up in the championship, losing on penalty kicks against FK Tirana with the game having finished 1–1 after extra time had been played.
Stadium[]
Tomori Stadium was built in 1985 and holds 14,500 spectators. This is the third highest capacity stadium in Albania after Qemal Stafa Stadium and Loro Boriçi Stadium.[3] The stadium finally completed its renovation in early 2012, where 13,000 tickets went on sale for the first game held there. Interest was high because the last Albanian Superliga game to be held there was in 2002.[4]
Fans[]
Tomori has some of the most fervent fans in Albania.
Also, Tomori have tifo-groups like Mistrecat, Berat Hooligans and Ultras Tomori.
Rivalries[]
Tomori's biggest rivals are Naftëtari, with Kuçovë only 20 kilometres down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s. Also Lushnja and Apolonia Fier are in a small distance from each other.[5]
Honours[]
- Winners (4): 1930, 1950–51, 1970–71, 1976–77
- Runners-up (1): 1999–00
Albanian Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 1963–64
- Semi-final (1): 1991–92
Albanian Second Division:
- Winners (1): 2015-2016
European Cups history[]
- QR1=1st Qualifying Round
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Team | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2000–01 | UEFA Cup | QR1 | 
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APOEL | 2–3 | 0–2 | 2–5 |
Recent seasons[]
| Year | Division | Position |
| 1999–2000 | Albanian Superliga (I) | 2nd |
| 2000–01 | Albanian Superliga (I) | 12th |
| 2001–02 | Albanian Superliga (I) | 14th 
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| 2002–03 | Albanian First Division (II) | 1st |
| 2003–04 | Albanian First Division (II) | 6 th |
| 2004–05 | Albanian First Division (II) | 4th |
| 2005–06 | Albanian First Division (II) | 6th |
| 2006–07 | Albanian First Division (II) | 16th |
| 2007–08 | Albanian First Division(II) | 16th
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| 2008–09 | Albanian Second Division (III) | 3rd |
| 2009–10 | Albanian Second Division(III) | 2nd 
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| 2010–11 | Albanian First Division | 2nd
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| 2011–12 | Albanian Superliga (I) | 10th |
| 2012–13 | Albanian Superliga (I) | 12th
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| 2013–14 | Albanian First Division (II) | 4th |
| 2014–15 | Albanian First Division (II) | 9th
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| 2015-16 | Albanian Second Division (III) | 1st
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| 2016-17 | Albanian First Division (II) | 5th |
| 2017-18 | Albanian First Division (II) | 4th - Promotion Round |
Players[]
Current squad[]
- As of 21 September 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players[]
Top scorers of Albanian Superliga[]
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 1980 |  Përparim Kovaçi
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Tomori | 18 |
| 1987 | Arben Arbëri
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Tomori | 14 |
| 1991 | Kliton Bozgo
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Tomori | 29 |
| 2000 | Klodian Arbëri
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Tomori | 18 |
Coaching staff and officials[]
| Position | Name |
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| Manager |
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| Assistant Manager | Tomi Fani
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| Medic of club | Ilir Sinani
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| Fitness Coach | Tomi Fani
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| Club Secretary | Polizoi KuqI
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Historical list of coaches[]
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Sponsor[]
| 2010 | Bashkia Berat |
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Kit providers and sponsors[]
(2012– )
References[]
- ^ Armillotta, Giovanni (2000). "ALBANIAN FOOTBALL SEASON 1931". Giovanni Armillotta. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ^ Albanian Football Season 1937
- ^ WorldStadiums. "World Stadiums Data". Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ^ 10 vite pritje, Berati në festë
- ^ Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer - Panorama (in Albanian)
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- Football clubs in Albania
- Association football clubs established in 1923
- 1923 establishments in Albania
- Football clubs in Berat
- FK Tomori Berat