F.C. Mashhad
Full name | Mashhad Football Club | ||
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Founded | 2011; 5 years ago | ||
Ground | Samen Stadium | ||
Capacity | 35,000 | ||
Owner | Mohammad Reza Abbasi | ||
Chairman | Alireza Abbasi | ||
Head Coach | Khodadad Azizi (interim) | ||
League | Persian Gulf Pro League | ||
2015–16 | Persian Gulf Pro League, 13th | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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Mashhad Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال سیاه جامگان ابومسلم مشهد) is an Iranian football club based in Mashhad, Iran. They play in the Persian Gulf Pro League. In August 2011 the club bought the license of Golchin Robat Karim in Iran Football's 2nd Division.[1] Siah Jamegan is an offshoot and has the roots of heavily supported club Aboomoslem, sharing the same colours and kit.[2]
On 28 April 2015 the club earned promotion to the Persian Gulf Pro League for the first time in the club's history.
History
Establishment
In August 2011 Siah Jamegan Khorasan Football Club was founded in Mashhad and was placed in the 2nd Division. In 2013 Siah Jamegan were promoted to the Azadegan League. That following year Siah Jamegan finished second in their group and were placed in the promotion play-off. Siah Jamegan lost to Paykan 3–1 in the play-off and failed to be promoted to the Iran Pro League.
Success years
In August 2014, Siah Jamegan announced that they had bought Aboomoslem and will play in the Azadegan League under the name and logo of Aboomoslem, but the deal later fell through.
Persian Gulf Pro League
Siah Jamegan performed excellently in the 2014–15 season and for the first team in club history, the team was promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League. They also competed in the final of the Azadegan League against Foolad Novin, but lost 1–0.
On 30 July 2015 Siah Jamegan lost its first ever Persian Gulf Pro League game 2–0 to Tehran club Esteghlal. After week four Rasoul Khatibi resigned as manager and was replaced by Saeed Ramezani. After a poor season, Siah Jamegan escaped relegation on the last day after beating Malavan 2–0.
Stadium
Takhti Stadium is the home stadium for Siah Jamegan. It is an all seater and can hold 15,000 spectators. The club plays important matches at Samen Stadium which can hold 35,000 spectators.
Players
First-team squad
As of July 1, 2016
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 List of Iranian football transfers summer 2016.
Head coaches
- Kazem Ghiyassian (September 2011)
- Armin Rahbar (October 2011)
- Mohammad Reza Mohajeri (October 2011 – June 2015)
- Rasoul Khatibi (June 2015 – August 2015)
- Saeed Ramezani (August 2015 – September 2015)
- Farhad Kazemi (September 2015 – October 2016)
- Khodadad Azizi (October 2016 – present)
Season-by-Season
The table below shows the achievements of the club in various competitions.
Season | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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2011–12 | 2nd Division | 1/8 Final | ||
2012–13 | 2nd Division | 4th | First Round | Promoted |
2013–14 | Azadegan League | 2nd | Fourth Round | |
2014–15 | Azadegan League | 1st | Fourth Round | Promoted |