FC Rozova Dolina Kazanlak
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| Full name | Football Club Rozova Dolina | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Rozite (The Roses) | ||
| Founded | 1948 | ||
| Ground | Sevtopolis Stadium, Kazanlak | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 | ||
| Chairman | Georgi Mermekliev | ||
| Manager | Atanas Apostolov | ||
| League | South-East Third League | ||
| 2021-22 | South-East Third League, 12th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Football Club Rozova Dolina Kazanlak (
History
The club was formed in 1948 as DNA Kazanlak, a football club characterized by its trademark red and white jerseys. In 1982-83, the team played at the top of the Bulgarian football league system, the A Group, but was subsequently relegated after only one season in the top flight, finishing in 15th place. The team did have some memorable moments from its only season in the top level, as Rozova Dolina managed to defeat eventual champions CSKA Sofia at home 2-0 and draw against the runner up Levski Sofia 1-1 also at home.
Mermekliev Era: 2016–present
On January 15, 2016, following the team's return from the winter break, the club announced that they have reached an agreement with the local Bulgarian businessman Georgi Mermekliev, who would take over at the helm of the club. He subsequently announced his intentions to bring Rozova Dolina's previous glory over the years and that the team will be battling for promotion for the
Honours
- Cup of Bulgarian Amateur Football League:
- Winners (1): 2020–21
Shirt and sponsors
Rozova Dolina main colors are red, with white away colors.
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
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| 1948–2015 | Unknown | none |
| 2015–2018 |  Legea
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| 2018–2022 |  Jako
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| 2022– | efbet |
Current squad
As of 13 March 2024[update]
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
The following players included were either playing for their respective national teams or left good impression among the fans.
Managers
| Dates | Name | Honours |
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| 1948–2007 | Unknown | |
| 2007–2008 |  Radko Kalajdzijski
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| 2008–2010 | Daniel Hristov
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| 2010–2014 | Kralyu Orozov
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| 2014–2015 | Angel Stankov
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| 2015–2017 | Aleksandar Georgiev[3]
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| 2017–2018 | Ivan Petrov[4]
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| 2018– | Atanas Apostolov[5]
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Past seasons
| Season | League | Place | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Bulgarian Cup | ||
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| 2009–10 | V AFG (III) |
13 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 54 | 76 | 40 | not qualified | ||
| 2010–11 | V AFG | 14 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 49 | 58 | 45 | not qualified | ||
| 2011–12 | V AFG | 15 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 38 | 60 | 32 | not qualified | ||
| 2012–13 | V AFG | 13 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 34 | 51 | 42 | not qualified | ||
| 2013–14 | V AFG | 12 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 42 | 51 | 32 | not qualified | ||
| 2014–15 | V AFG | 4 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 47 | 30 | 51 | not qualified | ||
| 2015–16 | V AFG | 2 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 81 | 30 | 76 | not qualified | ||
| 2016–17 | Third League | 4 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 69 | 38 | 64 | First round | ||
| 2017–18 | Third League | 4 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 64 | 41 | 57 | not qualified | ||
| 2018-19 | Third League | 8 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 58 | 50 | 48 | not qualified | ||
| 2019-20 | Third League | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 30 | 30 | not qualified | ||
| Green marks a season followed by promotion, red a season followed by relegation. | |||||||||||
League positions
References
- ^ ФК „Розова долина“ започна подготовка с нов президент
- ^ „Розова долина“ победи „Гигант“ и вече очаква „Черно море“
- ^ ""Розова долина" се раздели с Александър Георгиев" (in Bulgarian). zakazanlak.bg. 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Чекиста пое "Розова долина" (Казанлък)" (in Bulgarian). plovdivderby.com. 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Розова долина ще бъде воден от Атанас Апостолов през новия сезон" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 11 July 2018.