KF Tomori
Municipality of Berat | |
| Chairman | Avenir Bejo |
|---|---|
| League | Kategoria e Dytë, Group B |
| 2023–24 | Kategoria e Parë, 12th (relegated) |
| Website | Club website |
KF Tomori is an
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 Dytë
.
History
The sport of football was introduced to the city of
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 Berati 1957–: 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
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
FC Oţelul Galaţi
(2:4), who went on to be runners-up of the competition.
Their first participation in European football was in the
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
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
Apolonia Fier are in a small distance from each other.[5]
Honours
- Kategoria e Parë:
- Winners (4): 1930, 1950–51, 1970–71, 1976–77
- Runners-up (7): 1957, 1958,1962, 1975–76, 1988–89, 2002–03, 2010–11,
- Kategoria Superiore:
- Runners-up (1): 1999–00
- Albanian Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 1963–64
- Balkans Cup:
- Semi-final (1): 1991–92
- Albanian Second Division:
- Winners (1): 2015–16
European Cups history
2000–01 UEFA Cup
After finishing second in the 1999-2000 season, Tomori would play for the first time against APOEL. Since that year the team has never been able to play in European competitions. Gentian Lako was the first player to score a goal for Tomori in a UEFA CUP qualifying round.
- QR1=1st Qualifying Round
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Team | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | Balkans Cup | SF | 
|
Oțelul Galați | 2–0 | 0–4 | 2–4 |
2000–01
|
UEFA Cup
|
QR1 | 
|
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 
|
| 2002–03 | Albanian First Division (II)
|
2nd |
| 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
|
| 2008-09 | Albanian Second Division (III)
|
3rd |
| 2009–10 | Albanian Second Division (III)
|
2nd 
|
2010–11
|
Albanian First Division
|
2nd
|
2011-12
|
Albanian Superliga (I)
|
10th |
2012-13
|
Albanian Superliga (I)
|
12th
|
2013-14
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
4th |
| 2014–15 | Albanian First Division (II)
|
9th
|
2015-16
|
Albanian Second Division (III)
|
1st
|
2016-17
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
5th |
2017-18
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
4th - Promotion Round |
2018-19
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
10th
|
2019-20
|
Albanian Second Division (III)
|
2nd
|
2020-21
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
2nd Promotion Round |
2021-22
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
6th |
2022-23
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
4th - Promotion Round |
2023-24
|
Albanian First Division (II)
|
Players
Current squad
- As of 1 August 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
Notable players
Top scorers of Albanian Superliga
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
1980
|
 Përparim Kovaçi
|
Tomori | 18 |
1987
|
Arben Arbëri
|
Tomori | 14 |
1991
|
Kliton Bozgo
|
Tomori | 29 |
2000
|
Klodian Arbëri
|
Tomori | 18 |
Coaching staff and officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Klodian Arbëri
|
| Assistant manager | Polizoi Arbëri
|
| Goalkeeper manager | Madrit Muxhaj
|
| Medic of club | Elton Fani
|
| Fitness coach | Altin Allidri
|
| Club Secretary | Ismet Ajazi
|
Historical list of coaches
Mandi Xhamo (1973)- Guxim Mukli (1990-1991)
- Fatos Karkanjozi (1992-1994)
- Kristaq Mile (1994)
- Fatos Karkanjozi (1995)
- Kristaq Mile (1995)
- Fatos Karkanjozi (1996)
- Kristaq Mile (1996-1997)
- Theodhor Arbëri (1998-2000)
- Kristaq Mile (2000-2001)
- Theodhor Arbëri (2001)
- Saimir Dauti (2001-2002)
- Kristaq Mile (2002)
- Eqerem Memushi (Jul 2010 – 22 Jan 2011)
- Artan Bano (22 Jan 2011 – May 2011)
- Përparim Daiu (Aug 2011 – 2 Oct 2011)
- Eqerem Memushi (2 Oct 2011 – 15 Mar 2012)
- Madrit Muzhaj (interim) (Mar 2012)
- Ernest Gjoka (15 Mar 2012 – Jun 2012)
- Kristaq Mile (Jul 2012 – 8 Nov 2012)
- Madrit Muxhaj (Nov 2012 – Jun 2014)
- Eqerem Memushi (Jul 2014 - Dec 2014)
- Madrit Muxhaj (Dec 2014 – Apr 2015)
- Kristaq Mile (Apr 2015 - May 2015)
- Bledar Sinella (Aug 2015 – Nov 2016)
- Gentian Stojku (Nov 2016 - Apr 2017)
- Santiljano Dule (Jul 2017 - Nov 2017)
- Gersi Arbëri (Nov 2017 - Sep 2018)
- Bledar Devolli (Sep 2018 - Dec 2018)
- Santiljano Dule (Jan 2019 August 2019 )
- Kristaq Mile (August 2019; - June 2020 )
- Bledar Sinella (June 2020; - July 2021)
- Klevis Dalipi (July 2021- Dec 2021)
- Klodian Arbëri (Jan 2022- Oct 2023)
- Avenir Bejo (Oct 2023- Nov 2023)
- Febron Ziu (Nov 2023- Mar 2024)
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)
