Boldklubben Frem
| Full name | Boldklubben Frem af 1886 | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Fremmerne | |||
| Short name | Frem | |||
| Founded | July 17, 1886 as Fremskridtsklubbens Cricketklub |
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| Ground | Valby Idrætspark, Copenhagen (Capacity: 12,000 (4,400 seats)) |
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| Chairman | Claus Mohrhagen | |||
| Head coach | Peer F. Hansen | |||
| League | Denmark Series (Pool 1) | |||
| 2010-11 | Copenhagen Series, 1st (promoted) | |||
| Website | Club home page | |||
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Boldklubben Frem (also known as Frem, BK Frem or BK Frem Copenhagen) is a Danish sports club based in the Valby-Sydhavnen area of Copenhagen. It is best known for its semi-professional football team. Since its foundation in 1886, Frem has won the Danish Championships six times and the Danish Cup twice. Until the disastrous bankruptcy in 1993, Frem had played in the top division all but six seasons. After the bankruptcy the club fought its way back to the top of Danish football, but in 2010 it went bankrupt again and was demoted to the Copenhagen Series - the fifth tier in the Danish league system. Today they participate in the Denmark Series.
The club also has a youth and amateur football branch, as well as a cricket team. It is also involved in the running of the KIES sports boarding school.
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History
Early years
BK Frem were founded as Fremskridtsklubbens Cricketklub on 17 July 1886 by a group of seditious young men from the then government hostile Venstre Reform Party, as a cloak for political activities.[1] In 1887 football was introduced and the name was changed to Boldklubben Frem, stiftet af Fremskridtsklubben (lit. Danish: The Ball Club Forward, founded by the Progress Club).
In the first two years of the life of the club, only two sports matches were played, but when the Danish Football Association introduced a football tournament in 1889, the club was invited to participate, and in 1890 Frem became the first Danish club to beat KB in a football match. In 1902 Frem became unofficial Danish champions when they won the league played under the auspices of the Danish FA. This was the first ever senior title won by the club.
In 1905, the club moved to its own field at Enghavevej, Vesterbro, obtaining its distinct working class profile. To this day, both the Social Democrats and the Union of Metalworkers holds Frem sponsorships. In 1912, Frem joined the representative team Stævnet which arranged lucrative exhibition matches and played a decisive role in Danish football politics.
Palmy days
In the years 1923–1944, Frem won six Danish Championships.
Division Yo-Yoing
Since 1983 Frem had been battling economically, and in 1993 saw themselves demoted to the Danmarksserien following a bankruptcy, which was due to a debt of DKK 8,500,000 and allegations of fraud.[2]
Following a short but expensive spell in the Superliga in 2003–2004, Frem were once again on the verge of bankruptcy with a debt of DKK 10,000,000.[3]
In 2010 after years of uncertain economy the club once again went beankrupt and was demoted to the Copenhagen Series.[4]
Home ground
Frem play their home matches at the modest and somewhat down worn, municipality-owned Valby Idrætspark.
In the early years, Frem were located on Østerbro in Copenhagen, playing its matches at Blegdamsfælleden, alongside its main rivals in the early years; AB and KB. In 1905 Frem moved to its own field at Enghavevej, Vesterbro. Being a field-owning club gave Frem the advantage of entry fees. Its location however lead to some muttering from football fans who found it to be too far out of town.[5]
In 1942, Frem moved to Valby Idrætspark, where the current main stand was erected in 1965. Throughout the years a lot of matches has been played at Idrætsparken. It is unclear when this tradition was discontinued.
The construction of a new stadium is currently in the planning.
Sponsorships
After the clubs bankruptcy in summer 2010, Frem got a helping hand from danish brewery giant Carlsberg. Being from the same city they signed on as main sponsor because they saw it as a chance to help the fellow Valby based brand back on its feet.[6] Long time kit sponsors Hummel decided to stay on as well.
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 1976–1977 | Adidas | GaJol |
| 1978 | Hummel | Lee Cooper |
| 1979 | Individual | |
| 1980–1983 | Mamiya Camera | |
| 1984 | SJL Banken | |
| 1985–1986 | Bilka | |
| 1987 | ? | ? |
| 1988–1989 | Adidas | Nordania |
| 1990 | ? | |
| 1991 | Zürich Forsikring | |
| 1992-1993 | Alka | |
| 1994 | ? | ? |
| 1995–1998 | Beltona | Støvsuger Banden |
| 1998–2002 | Hummel | |
| 2002 | 3H Udlejning | |
| 2003–2005 | Altima | |
| 2005–2007 | Ramirent | |
| 2007–2010 | GB | |
| 2010– | Carlsberg |
Honours
Football
- Danish Champions
- Danish Cup
- Winners (2): 1956, 1978
- Runner-up (3): 1969, 1971, 1981
- Unofficial Danish Champions
- Winners (1): 1902
- Runner-up (3): 1899, 1901, 1903
- Copenhagen Champions
- Winners (3): 1904, 1923, 1933
- Runner-up (8): 1906, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1918, 1922, 1929, 1937
- Copenhagen Cup
- Winners (6): 1927, 1927, 1938, 1940, 1943, 1946
- Runner-up (9): 1913, 1918, 1919, 1922, 1924, 1930, 1934, 1939, 1944
- Baneklubberne Cup
- Winners (1): 1911
- UEFA Intertoto Cup
- Winners (2): 1969, 1977
Cricket
- Copenhagen Champions
- Winners (2): 1894, 1898
Players
Significant former players
- See also: Boldklubben Frem players
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Current squad
As of 08 August 2011. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club officials
Chairman: Claus Mohrhagen
Head Coach: Peer F. Hansen
Assistant Coaches: Tim Ilsø, Martin Jeppesen
Goalkeeping Coach: René Heitmann
Reserve Team Coach: Steen Ryborg
U19 Team Coach: Jesper Ovesen
U17 Team Coach: Søren Hermansen
Head Coach history
| Name | Nationality | From | To | Honours | Comments | Refs |
| Peer F. Hansen | Denmark | 1 January 2012 | Present | [7] | ||
| John 'Tune' Kristiansen | Denmark | 27 July 2010 | 30 December 2011 | won promotion to the fourth tier | [8] | |
| René Heitmann | Denmark | 17 July 2010 | 27 July 2010 | Never coached the team in a match | ||
| Christian Andersen | Denmark | 11 July 2009 | 19 June 2010 | Team was relegated to third tier | Club went bankrupt after the season | [9] |
| Anders Theil | Denmark | 7 November 2005 | 7 July 2009 | Originally had contract until summer 2011 | [10] | |
| Ebbe Skovdahl | Denmark | 11 October 2003 | 6 November 2005 | Team was relegated to second tier | Originally had contract until summer 2007 | [11] |
| Ole Mørk | Denmark | 15 October 2001 | 10 October 2003 | Won promotion to first tier | Originally had contract until end of 2004 | [12][13] |
| Johnny Petersen | Denmark | 5 May 1998 | 14 October 2001 | Originally had contract until end of 2001 | ||
| John 'Tune' Kristiansen | Denmark | 1996 | 4 May 1998 | Won promotion to second tier |
Season-by-season results
Recent years
| Season | Pos | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 10-11: Copenhagen Series | #1/14 | 67 | 26 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 92 | 18 | +74 |
| 09-10: 1. Division | #15/16 | 28 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 38 | 59 | −21 |
| 08-09: 1. Division | #11/16 | 36 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 53 | −12 |
| 07-08: 1. Division | #11/16 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 46 | 54 | −8 |
| 06-07: 1. Division | #5/16 | 50 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 43 | +5 |
| 05-06: 1. Division | #10/16 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 47 | 42 | +5 |
| 04-05: 1. Division | #3/16 | 59 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 61 | 30 | +31 |
| 03-04: Superligaen | #11/12 | 27 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 40 | 65 | −25 |
| 02-03: 1. Division | #2/16 | 58 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 64 | 43 | +21 |
| 01-02: 1. Division | #4/16 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 54 | 37 | +17 |
| 00-01: 1. Division | #4/16 | 55 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 34 | +30 |
| 99-00: 1. Division | #7/16 | 45 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 48 | +7 |
| 98–99: 1. Division | #9/16 | 41 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 45 | 63 | −18 |
| 97–98: 1. Division | #9/16 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 46 | 47 | −1 |
League status
Post 1993 bankruptcy and demotion
Green denotes the highest level of football in Denmark; yellow the second highest; red the third highest; black the fourth highest; grey the fifth highest.
All time
Green denotes the highest level of football in Denmark; yellow the second highest; red the third highest; black the fourth highest; grey the fifth highest.
Footnotes and references
- ^ Following an assassination attempt on Council President Estrup in the fall of 1885 restrictions on political freedom had been initiated. Friis, M. P. (1887-1905). "Estrup, Jacob Brønnum Scavenius,". Dansk biografisk Lexikon. IV. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag. pp. 614–615. http://runeberg.org/dbl/4/0616.html. Retrieved 25 Apr. 2007.
- ^ Dennis Drejer: Tilbage til FREM-tiden, Berlingske Tidende, 12 November 1995, pp. 24,
- ^ Andreas Kraul: 'Fodbold: Frem kører videre', Dagbladet Politiken, 15 December 2004, section 2, pp. 10,
- ^ Hans-Henrik Hare: 'Så er det slut: Frem konkurs!', Ekstra Bladet, 28 June 2010
- ^ Gebuhr, Mogens (18 Jan. 2006). "De første svære år 1886–1905". Boldklubben Frem. http://www.bkfrem.dk/artikel.asp?id=192. Retrieved 26 Apr. 2007.
- ^ "Carlsberg new main sponsor at Frem" (in Danish). carlsbergdanmark.dk. 22 September 2010. http://www.carlsbergdanmark.dk/Presse/Nyheder/Pages/CarlsbergnyhovedsponsorforFrem.aspx. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ "Peer takes control at Frem" (in Danish). bold.dk. 21 December 2011. http://www.bold.dk/nyt/Peer-F-Hansen-tager-toejlerne-i-Frem. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Old friend new coach in Frem" (in Danish). bold.dk. 22 july 2010. http://www.bold.dk/nyt/Gammel-kending-ny-traener-i-Frem. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Andersen Frem Coach" (in Danish). TV2 Sporten. 7 July 2009. http://sporten.tv2.dk/article.php/id-23532704:christian-andersen-fremtræner.html?ss. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Frem extend Theils contract" (in Danish). dr.dk. 30 april 2008. http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Fodbold/2008/04/30/155915.htm?wbc_purpose=update%3B. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Ebbe Skovdahl is Mørk's successor" (in Danish). B.T.. 11 October 2003. http://www.bt.dk/sport/ebbe-skovdahl-afloeser-ole-moerk. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "Mørch is back" (in Danish). Berlingske Tidende. 25 july 2001. http://www.b.dk/sport/moerch-tilbage-til-frem. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ "New coach in Frem" (in Danish). Dagbladet Politiken. 15 Oct 2001. http://politiken.dk/sport/ECE17855/ingen-forstaaelse-for-traenerfyring-i-frem/. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
External links
- (Danish) Official website
- (Danish) Historical archive
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