Dynamo Sparta F.C.
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Dynamo Sparta is an Oceanian Hattrick team, from Victoria, currently residing in VI.897.
History
Founding
Dynamo Sparta was founded on the 14th of January, 2008, as Super Dud XI. They started off in a Division V series, but got relegated down into VI.897. During this time, the teams name was changed to TAS/VIC Greek Heroes. It only lasted 2 months with the original name. The team has been playing under the TAS/VIC Greek Heroes for up to a year now.
TAS/VIC Greek Heroes - more commonly known as their acronym, TVGH - have been trying to get their way out of their division VI series, having close encounters each season, finshing between 2nd and 4th - just outside the promotion position. In recent times, the team have been buying new players, and trying to sell old ones. They have more of an international team now, with players coming from all over the world, from countries such as: Finland, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Holland and Denmark.
Rejuvination
After many season trying to win the VI.897 title, and get their way back up to a division V series, the team has been recently undergoing some rejuvination. At the end of the global season 38, they will be officialy known by their new name, Dynamo Sparta FC. This means that the global season 38, will be their last season as TVGH, and the last season the team will undergo a name change. They are hoping that with the signing of their new recruits, the team will climb their way up the Oceanian rankings, and look to a bright and successful future ahead of them.
The Transfer Era
The Transfer Era was a big part in the clubs history and status, it only lasted for a week, yet it had a big influence on the clubs reputation. A sister club (owned by a personal friend of Jordan1's) made it clear that they are interested in any players Sparta didn't need, and since they list was a very big one - holding up to 37 players - and was usually a very big burdon for the manager, Jordan1 saw this as a great opportunity to rid the club of it's unwanted players. All 9 players sold for $AUD 4,000 (Jordan1 was being generous towards the sister club), and Dynamo were finally left with a comfortable 26 players (25 excluding the coach).
Colours and Badge
The teams colours were chosen at random, blue and gold. Although the blue may symbolise Europe, the continent where Sparta is located - in Greece. The teams name was chosen to use Sparta in it, as that is where the managers - Jordan1 - origins come from.
The team's logo has been templated from Sparta Prague's logo, even though Sparta Prague is a team from Prague, Czech Republic - not Sparta, Greece. The logo consists of a circle, which has the words "Dynamo Sparta Football" around the outside, and the word "CLUB" underneath it. All text is red with a blue stroke. Inside the circle, there are blue and gold stripes, with the two letters "DS" in it. "DS" is obviously for Dynamo Sparta. The logo also has a skirt underneath the word "CLUB", which has been broken up into three parts, which consists of the clubs colours: Blue (on the left and right section), and Gold (in the middle section).
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Squad
Senior Squad
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Youth Squad
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Staff
Coach - Leon Christensen (Danish)
Leon has been at the club since the 17th of January, 2008 - 3 days after the team was put together. He has done well training the squad, and now looks to training them to be as fit as teams from divisions above VI. He is neither attack or defence-minded, and likes to look at the whole team all around the park. Leon is definately a coach to stay, and the fans seem to love him.
Current Technical Staff
| Position | Name | Nationality |
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| Manager | Jordan Kounelis | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Coach (Asst Man.) | Leon Christensen | Template:Flag/DEN Denmark |
| Assistant Manager | Peitong Li |  China
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| Assistant Manager | Hasitha Bandara | Sri Lanka |
| Director of Football | Sebastián Ocampo | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Reserves Manager | Arnold Dunn | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Academy Director | Clinton Pattison | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Robert Bursian | Template:Flag/RUS Russia |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Florian Gunn | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Fitness Coach | David Economidis | Template:Flag/GRE Hellas |
| Psychologist | Sam Ackroyd | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Psychologist | Hua Chee-Beng | Template:Flag/VIE Vietnam |
| Psychologist | Omiros Charitopoulos | Template:Flag/GRE Hellas |
| Physiotherapist | Filippo Bottegal | Template:Flag/POR Portugal |
| Physiotherapist | Okhropir Orbelianov | Template:Flag/GEO Georgia |
| Doctor | Shalva Amilakhori | Template:Flag/GEO Georgia |
| Doctor | Lukhum Inalipa | Template:Flag/GEO Georgia |
| Doctor | Joas Chilufya | Template:Flag/RSA South Africa |
Current Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Nationality |
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| Owner | JIC-K3 Inc. | Template:Flag/OCE Australia |
| Chairman | Jordan Kounelis | Template:Flag/OCE Oceania |
| Director (Asst Chair.) | Robert Bursian | Template:Flag/RUS Russia |
| Director | Juan Ledarde | Template:Flag/ESP Spain |
| Director | Sri Lanka | |
| Doctor | Shalva Amilakhori | Template:Flag/GEO Georgia |
| Doctor | Lukhum Inalipa | Template:Flag/GEO Georgia |
| Doctor | Joas Chilufya | Template:Flag/RSA South Africa |
- 4 Spokespersons
- 2 Accountants
Stadium
- Name - Souvlaki Stadium
- Region - Victoria, Oceania
- Capacity - 14,010
- Other Facilities
- Souvlaki Park (Youth Squad and Youth Academy)
- Pita Paddock (Training Grond)
- T&A Indoor (Indoor training facilities)
Souvlaki Stadium (formerly known as Crapena Arena) is the home to Dynamo Sparta. It holds a capacity of 14,010, and has one of the best turfs in the Victorian region. Outside the stadium, directly next to it, is the Souvlaki Youth Arena, which holds 3,000 seats. The SYA is the home ground for the Super Duds Youth Academy. Behind both the Souvlaki Stadium, and the Souvlaki Park is Pita Paddock, the training ground to both Dynamo Sparta and Super Duds Youth Academy, which also had - adjacent to the park - the T&A Indoor facilities. T&A stands for Tzatziki kai Arni, which is greek for Tzatziki and Lamb. This name was chosen for the indoor facilities because inside a souvlaki is lamb and tzatziki. The name for all the facilities will not change during the name change of the club.
Fan Support
The fans of the club call themselves "The Gladiators", which has derived from them being part of the "Spartan Army". The Gladiators are the most one-eyed, hardcore fans in any serie they are in. As of the half way point in the 27th Oceanian season, the fan club's member size has reached 1440, which is very good for a little club. During matches, "The Gladiators" will usually bring lound instruments such as drums, horns, trumpets, and tambourines - along with other instruments.
Seasons
| Season (Global) | Series | Standing | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points | Cup (Eliminated By) |
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| 23 (35) | VI.897 | Winner | 11 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 35 | None |
| 24 (36) | VI.897 | 3rd | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 23 | Round 0 (Northern Teritory FC) |
| 25 (37) | VI.897 | 4th | 5 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 18 | Round 1 (Chelsea.F.C) |
| 26 (38) | VI.897 | 2nd | 8 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 27 | Round 1 (Northland-Over Fifties) |
Honours
Club Honours
Series Champions
- Winners: VI.897 (Season 23 (35))
- Runners-Up: VI.897 (Season 26 (38))
The Oceania Cup
- Winners: Nil
- Runners-Up: Nil
- Winners: Nil
- Runners-Up: Nil
Individual Honours
Golden Ball
- Winners: Herb Fitzpatrick (Season 23), Mikko Jokitalo (24), Mikko Jokitalo (25), Mikko Jokitalo (26)
- Runners-Up: Fili Rutland (Season 23), Herb Fitzpatrick, Fili Rutland, Dave Arnull and Brock Bradley (24), Fili Rutland and Herb Fitzpatrick (25)
Golden Boot
- Winners: Oscar Gianotta (8 goals), Fili Rutland (9), Herb Fitzpatrick (10), Herb Fitzpatrick (8)
- Runners-Up: Nil
- Note: The Golden Ball award goes by average number of stars. If there is a multiple number of players with the same amount of stars, then the winner is decided by the highest TSI. Players in brackets had the same number of stars, but a lower TSI.
Records
Club Records
COMING
Individual Records
COMING
Acheivements
Team
| Date | Achievement | Points |
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| 14-01-2008 | Pulled a youth player | 10 |
| 14-01-2008 | Team was ranked amongst the top 3000 | 25 |
| 19-01-2008 | Bought player | 10 |
| 29-02-2008 | Player's skill increased | 10 |
| 15-04-2008 | Sold player | 10 |
| 02-10-2008 | Fan club size exceeded 1000 members | 5 |
| 07-03-2009 | Cash is king | 15 |
| 5-5-2009 | Sold a youth player | 10 |
Match
| Date | Achievement | Points |
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| 16-01-2008 | Home-grown lineup | 25 |
| 23-01-2008 | Team reached more than 20 stars in a match | 5 |
| 13-02-2008 | Played international friendly match | 10 |
Manager
| Date | Achievement | Points |
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| 06-06-2009 | Wrote a forum post | 10 |
| 10-06-2009 | Wrote a press announcement | 10 |
Flag Collection
Hosted Countries
Visited Countries
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External Links
TAS/VIC Greek Heroes - Hattrick
Dynamo Sparta FC - HT-Arena
