PAE Kerkyra ( el, ΠΑΕ Κέρκυρα), was a Greek

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club based in

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, Greece. The club played in the

Gamma Ethniki The Gamma Ethniki ( el, Γ΄ Εθνική Ερασιτεχνική Κατηγορία, C National Amateur Division) is the third highest football league in Greece. History The Gamma Ethniki began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 198 ...

, the fourth tier of the Greek football league system, following changes to the league structure in 2019. It played its home matches at

Kerkyra Stadium Kerkyra Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kerkyra, Greece. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of A.O. Kerkyra Kerkyra FC, also known as AO Kerkyra ( el, Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κέρκυρα - ...

. The club was founded in 2013 following a merger between

AO Kerkyra Kerkyra FC, also known as AO Kerkyra ( el, Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κέρκυρα - Athlitikos Omilos Kerkyra), the ''Athletic Club Kerkyra'', is a Greek association football club based on the island of Kerkyra ( Corfu), Greece. Histor ...

and AO Kassiopi. In May 2021 the team changed its name again in A.O Kassiopi.

History

Athlitikos Omilos Kassiopi (Athletic Club of Kassiopi), or AO Kassiopi, was the football club of the village

Kassiopi Kassiopi ( el, Κασσιόπη) is a fishing village on the affluent northeast coast of Corfu, Greece. It is in the municipal unit of Kassopaia. Historically a small traditional fishing village, its surroundings have largely been developed with ...

in north-east Corfu. The club was founded in 1984 and in 2012, it became champion of

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Group 5 and was promoted to Football League 2 for the first time in history. The next season it was finished in the third place of the championship of football ( League 2 2012–13) and promoted to Football League (second division). In the same season (2012–13) Kerkyra was relegated from

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. On account of a lot of debts, Kerkyra couldn't play in the professional league of Football League. So the owners of the historical club of Corfu agreed with the owners of Kassiopi for the merge of two clubs in order to Kerkyra continue its presence in professional leagues without debts. The intention was the new club to be named PAE Kerkyra but the court approved of the name PAE AOK Kerkyra. Kerkyra was dismissed by

and automatically got relegated to

as they were accused and proved to commit fake transfer of shares. Kerkyra was given the last position on the league table. Next season Kerkyra got 2nd place and gained promotion into

along with the 1st place team AEL. In the period 2020-2021 the team did not declare participation in the Football League in order to participate in the fourth highest football league in Greece,

while it was expected to take the name "PAE Kerkyra". In the last matches participated again as A.O. Kassiopi and was finally relegated to the local championship.

Crest and colours

Crest

The emblem of the club is similar with the seal of the flag of the municipality of

, an ancient Greek ship, a symbol of the island. That ancient Greek ship is the quadriceps trireme and symbolizes the power of the

Phaeacians Scheria or Scherie (; grc, Σχερία or ), also known as Phaeacia () or Faiakia was a region in Greek mythology, first mentioned in Homer's ''Odyssey'' as the home of the Phaeacians and the last destination of Odysseus in his 10-year journey b ...

navy in antiquity.

Colours

Their colours are also the same; black and white.

Stadium

Kerkyra's stadium was built in 1961. It is located in Garitsa, in the city of

. The stadium is on the southern side of the city, next to the entrance to the airport. The stadium is part of Corfu's National Athletic Center (EAC). It has two stands, one large west and one smaller east, built in 1973. Chrysopatas was first placed in 1983. Since then, for 20 years, a few have changed. In 2003, headlamps were installed, while in 2005 all platforms were covered with plastic seats. The construction of the shelter over the big stand was made in 2007. The erection of an extra metallic pit on the northern horseshoe is a work that has been carcassing for many years. In 2010, a 200-seat slot was delivered as a temporary solution, but it is basically not used (no tickets are issued for it). The capacity of the new petal is projected to be 1,230 seats, though when completed. * Built in 1961 * Capacity of 2,685 (all seated) * Biggest attendance 5,000 (Kerkyra vs

PAS Giannina PAS Giannina Football Club ( el, ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ Γιάννινα 1966), or with its full name Panepirotikos Athlitikos Syllogos Giannina ( el, Πανηπειρωτικός Αθλητικός Σύλλογος Γιάννινα, ''Panepirotic Athleti ...

in 1974)

Technical team

* Manager:

Kostas Christoforakis Kostas Christoforakis ( el, Κώστας Χριστοφοράκης; born 11 April 1975) is a Greek football manager. He is the current manager of Super League 2 club Kerkyra Corfu (, ) or Kerkyra ( el, Κέρκυρα, Kérkyra, , ; ; la, C ...

* Assistant manager: Petros Stoilas * General manager: Alexandros Analytis * Physical trainer: Sotiris Vino * Goalkeeping coach: Christos Vasalos * Technical manager: Tasos Venetis * Doctor: Alekos Koskinas * Physical therapist – sports Rrehabilitator: Argyris V. Rapsomanikis * Physical therapy assistants: *# Vasilis Pouloumpis *# Akis Ilias *# Aggelos Polymeris

Former managers

Michalis Grigoriou Michalis Grigoriou ( gr, Μιχάλης Γρηγορίου; born 19 December 1973) is a Greek professional football manager who is the current manager of Super League club Ionikos. Playing career Grigoriou played for Ethnikos Piraeus F.C. at c ...

(July 24, 2013 – June 13, 2015) *

Sakis Tsiolis Sakis Tsiolis ( el, Σάκης Tσιώλης; born 30 June 1959) is a Greek professional football manager and former player. Playing career As a professional footballer, he played for Anagennisi Karditsa, AEL, Ionikos and Paniliakos. Tsioli ...

(June 26, 2015 – Aug 19, 2016) *

Angelos Digozis Angelos Digozis ( el, Άγγελος Διγκόζης; born 19 March 1974) is a Greek professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Super League 2 club Kozani. Throughout his career, he played a total of 435 matc ...

(Sep 9, 2016 – Nov 24, 2016) *

(Nov 24, 2016 – April 11, 2017)

References

External links

Official website

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