Lärje-Angered IF

Lärje-Angereds IF
Full name Lärje-Angereds Idrottsförening
Nickname(s) LAIF
Ground Bläsebovallen
Angered
Göteborg
Sweden
Chairman Roger Martinssons
League Division 2 Västra Götaland
2012 Division 3 Mellersta Götaland, 1st (Promoted)

Lärje-Angereds IF is a Swedish football club located in Angered, a suburb in Gothenburg Municipality.[1]

Background

Since their foundation Lärje-Angereds IF has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 2 Västra Götaland which is the fourth tier of Swedish football. The club spent 3 seasons in Division 2 Västra Götaland from 2006 to 2008 but after two consecutive relegations dropped to Division 4 Göteborg A for the 2010 season. With much improved form in 2010, LAIF won their Division 4 section to clinch promotion back to Division 3. They play their home matches at the Bläsebovallen in Angered.[2]

Lärje-Angereds IF are affiliated to Göteborgs Fotbollförbund.[3]

Youth Development

Larje-Angereds IF have a successful youth development programme which has been reflected by the recent emergence of two talented young players. Amin Affane agreed to join Chelsea FC in January 2010, leaving Lärje-Angereds IF to head to London ahead of interest from some of Europe's biggest teams. The 17-year-old left-footed attacking midfielder has represented Sweden at Under-16 level.[4] [5]

Another Larje-Angereds IF youngster Anjur Osmanović revealed in February 2011 that he has also left the club to join Chelsea FC. The 16-year-old midfielder has Bosnian roots. Anjur Osmanovic told Swedish daily newspaper, Aftonbladet, that he had a lot of offers from England but in the end chose Chelsea in order to continue his development.[6] He is reported to have signed a three year contract.[7]

Season to season

Season Level Division Section Position Movements
1999 Tier 6 Division 5 Göteborg A 6th
2000 Tier 6 Division 5 Göteborg A 1st Promoted
2001 Tier 5 Division 4 Göteborg A 7th
2002 Tier 5 Division 4 Göteborg A 2nd Promotion Playoffs - Promoted
2003 Tier 4 Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland 2nd Promotion Playoffs
2004 Tier 4 Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland 2nd Promotion Playoffs
2005 Tier 4 Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland 1st Promoted
2006* Tier 4 Division 2 Västra Götaland 2nd
2007 Tier 4 Division 2 Västra Götaland 7th
2008 Tier 4 Division 2 Västra Götaland 12th Relegated
2009 Tier 5 Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland 12th Relegated
2010 Tier 6 Division 4 Göteborg A 1st Promoted
2011 Tier 5 Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland 3rd
2012 Tier 5 Division 3 Mellersta Götaland 1st Promoted
2013 Tier 4 Division 2 Västra Götaland 2nd
2014 Tier 4 Division 2 Norra Götaland 5th

* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level. [8] [9] [10]

Attendances

In recent seasons Lärje-Angereds IF have had the following average attendances:

Season Average Attendance Division / Section Level
2002 Not available Div 4 Göteborg A Tier 5
2003 167 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 4
2004 177 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 4
2005 126 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 4
2006 186 Div 2 Västra Götaland Tier 4
2007 191 Div 2 Västra Götaland Tier 4
2008 144 Div 2 Västra Götaland Tier 4
2009 80 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 5
2010 67 Div 4 Göteborg A Tier 6

* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website and European Football Statistics website. [11] [12]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Lärje-Angereds IF – Fotboll Klubb". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  2. ↑ "Tabell och resultat - Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland, herrar - Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  3. ↑ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar – Lärje-Angereds IF - Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  4. ↑ "Amin Affane - TheChels.info - The Chelsea Football Club Wiki". Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  5. ↑ "Amin Affane - The Academy Profiles - Official Site - Chelsea FC". Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  6. ↑ "Swedish youngster Anjur Osmanovic reveals Chelsea agreement". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  7. ↑ "Teenager claims Chelsea move - Sky Sports". Retrieved 2011-02-15.
  8. ↑ "GAIS - Lagfacta - Lärje-Angereds IF". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  9. ↑ "Lärje/Angereds IF – Fotboll – everysport.com". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  10. ↑ "Sweden Final Tables - Clas Glenning". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  11. ↑ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar - Svenska Fotbollförbundet - svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  12. ↑ "European Football Statistics - Attendances". Retrieved 2011-02-14.

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