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EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Formuladeildin, the top division in Faroese football.
[edit] History
The team is a result of a merger in 1993 between Eiðis Bóltfelag founded in 23 February 1913 and Streymur founded in 1976. Prior to the merger, both EB Eiði and Streymur usually played their football in the second or third division. After the merger in 93´ the team still resided in the lower divisions, but this was about to change. With a new built soccer ground at Mølin, Eiði, and a healthy injection of young talent. Among these talented players were: Hans Pauli Samuelsen, Bárður Olsen (Haldórsvík), Brian Olsen (Tjørnuvík), Marni Djurhuus, Gert Hansen, Arnbjørn Hansen (Kollafjørður). These talents had an unique understanding of oneanother, and they were quickly incorporated into the best EB/Streymur side. With the help of veteran attacker Jon Sigurd Gledisheygg, the team won promotion in the 99/00 season, placing second, behind B36.
EB/Streymur has since gained a foothold in the top division, as title contender.
Formuladeildin. Their best results were in 2006 and 2007 when they finished second.
As of 2007, EB/Streymur has never won the Faroese championship neither before nor after the merger, however on 15 August 2007, it won its first title as Cup holders.
[edit] Current squad
As of March 1, 2008
Players in bold are current Faroese Internationals.
[edit] Transfers in (2008)
[edit] Transfers out (2008)
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Károly Potemkin (to B36) |
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[edit] Retired in 2008
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DF |
Símun Eliasen |
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[edit] External link
Faroese Football League Members in 2008 Season
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Faroese Women's Football League Members in 2008 Season
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