Sigma Olomouc - Spartak Stadion (?)

These pictures are from 2006, during a visit I made to Olomouc. For the most part, this stadium doesn't exist anymore, except for a small section of stone terracing, which is used for the new training facility. It was an old school bowl stadium, which used to be quite common around Central and Eastern Europe.

I believe it was called Spartak Stadion, but perhaps someone could confirm this? Before its demolition, the stadium was used in the 2000's for various Sigma Olomouc "B" games, and the occasional 2nd division game. I remember Opava playing at Spartak Stadion against Jakubčovice (I think) in a neutral site league game. I attended a few games here, and can't help remembering that it was not the best place to watch football, as the spectators were quite far from the play.

Despite a decent grass surface, the stadium was really beginning to fall apart. Grass was pushing itself up through the terraces, which were crumbling away to begin with. It wasn't long before Sigma tore down the stadium, and built an indoor training hall with an adjacent hotel. Ah, progress...

A Football Guide to Prostějov

A football guide to Prostějov? Really? Well, there is enough football in the city and the area to keep you busy for a weekend, so why not? The guide is quite basic, so if you want more information, just send me an e-mail. I limited the football clubs that are accessible by the local bus routes, which define the boundries of the city. If anyone has further questions, just e-mail me at footballinmoravia@yahoo.com.

SK Prostějov - The oldest club in the city, founded in 1904. They did quite well for themselves in the 1930's, playing in the Czechoslovakian 1st division, and also playing in European competitions. The club had a revival in the 1990's and early 2000's, which saw them play in the 2nd division. Mismanagement, and constant relegation saw the club slip to the 5th division by 2006/07. It was after this season that the men's team was cancelled. They didn't make a return until the 2010/11 season when they started play in the 10th tier of football in the country.

Currently, they play in the 9th tier of football, but don't have a home to call their own (for many reasons), so they must play their games in Mostkovice. To get to Mostkovice, it is easiest on the weekends to take bus #4 to the last stop. A map can be found here.

Sokol Čechovice - Čechovice only plays in the 6th tier of football, but that makes them the second highest club in Prostějov. Reaching their ground is quite easy by bus, as you can just get off at the Čechovice stop, taking bus 4, 6 or 41. From the bus stop, just walk further down the road (away from Prostějov) for about 50m. The ground will be on the right. A map can be foundhere.

Haná Prostějov - A club which dates back to 1931, but most certainly doesn't get the majority of the football attention in the city. In many ways, they were seen as the 3rd or 4th club in the city. This is pretty much the same today. Crowds usually range between 30-200, depending on the opponent, and the quality of the Haná. In the most recent years, they have celebrated the most successful period for the club. Currently, they play in the 7th tier of football, and have been a local 'force' with regards to promotion hopes. The Sport Centrum is their home ground, which is only about a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of town. However, if you are feeling lazy, you can take bus 32 and get off at Sportovní. A map can be found here.

Sokol Vrahovice - Vrahovice is located just south of the main train station. The club has enjoyed some success reaching the 7th tier as recently as a few years ago, but they now find themselves in the 8th tier. To get to the stadium, take bus 5 heading towards Vrahovice, and get off at Vrahovice, střed. From there, walk south for about 100m, turn left on Přešovská and walk about another 3-5 minutes until you see the pitch on your right. A map can be found here.

Sokol Mostkovice - A club without a website, as far as I can tell. So, I wasn't able to find any information about the history of the club. However, they have been a decent side over the past few years, playing in the 6th tier of football in the country. To the dismay of locals, they now find themselves in the 7th tier. Mostkovice is a small town of a few thousand which is only a few kilometres outside of the city. It isn't connected with city transport, but you can take bus 4 to Domayslice (the last stop), and walk the rest of the way. It is about a 10 minute walk, and you can find a map here.

FK Prostějov - A club formed a week before the 4th division season kicked off. There were some legality problems in buying the license from Vítkovice, who went bust, but everything was sorted out 'just' before the season kicked off. Technically, they are the same club as SK Prostějov, and the two could merge next year under the SK name. They had to create a new club to get into the 4th division, or something like that. The less I say about them, the better. To get to where they play, just follow the directions for Haná Prostějov, as they play at the same ground.

1980/81 - 2nd division - Železárny Prostějov 1 Sigma Olomouc 0

A few interesting pictures of a game back in the 1980/81 season of the 2nd division group B in Czechoslovakia between Železárny Prostějov and Sigma Olomouc. Prostějov won 1-0 in front of 7,000 fans. Will we ever see this again in Prostějov?

The pictures can be found here on the SK Prostějov supporters site. Full credit to the original uploader.

January 21st, 2012 - Friendly - SK Prostějov U19 vs USC Grafenwörth (Austria - 6th tier)

January 21st, 2012

Friendly

SK Prostějov U19 vs USC Grafenwörth (Austria - 6th tier)

Attendance: 30

The first football game of the year! I haven't been able to get to any games outside of the city, so I have to do yet another update about a game in the city. I was quite interested to see this match, as it involved a youth side against a men's team from Austria. I am not quite sure what level they play at, but I think they play in the 6th tier.

Both clubs are warming up for the Spring half of their seasons, and it showed. The level of football was good enough, but there was some rusty play from both teams, which is to be expected.

I had to leave early, and come back late in the second half, but I saw two goals by the home side. So, it is perhaps safe to assume that SK Prostějov U19 won. Not really a surprise, as it is quite common to see U19 sides from the top few division defeating men's teams.

The crowd was quite small, but as far as I could tell, it was unadvertised.

Prostějov area winter training friendlies for 2012

This list is not complete, and there is a possibility it isn't accurate. These friendlies can change at any time, so best bet to confirm before heading out to a match. This list will be updated a number of times throughout the next few months.

January 21st

SK Prostějov U19 vs USC Grafenworth (Austria) - 15:00 (UMT)

February 4th

SK Prostějov (9th tier) vs Čechovice (6th tier) (UMT) maybe Feb 5th

Výškov U19 vs Pivín (7th tier) (9:00 - Morkovice UMT)

Morkovice B (8th tier) vs Nezamyslice (7th tier) (11:00 - UMT)

February 5th

Těšnovice (7th tier) vs Kralice na Hané (5th tier) (13:00 - Chropyně)

February 11th
SK Prostějov (9th tier) vs Vrchoslavice (8th tier) (UMT) maybe Feb 12th

Morkovice B (8th tier) vs Pivín (7th tier) (15:00 UMT)

February 12th

Frýštak (5th tier) vs Určice (5th tier) (12:00 UMT in Zlín)

Sigma Olomouc U18 vs Kralice na Hané (5th tier) (14:00 in Olomouc UMT)

Nezamyslice (7th tier) vs Bohdalice (6th tier) (17:00 Morkovice UMT)

February 18th

Bohdalice vs Pivín (7th tier) (11:00 Morkovice UMT)

Zborovice (7th tier) vs Nezamyslice (7th tier) (13:00 Morkovice UMT)

Němčice (8th tier) vs Měrovice (8th tier) (17:00 Morkovice UMT)

February 19th

SK Prostějov (9th tier) vs Plumlov (6th tier) (14:00 - UMT)

Kralice na Hané (5th tier) vs Troubky (5th tier) (13:00 - Chropyně UMT)

February 25th

HFK Olomouc B (5th tier) vs Určice (5th tier) (12:30 UMT)

February 26th

SK Prostějov (9th tier) vs Mostkovice (7th tier) (14:00 - Olomouc Holice UMT)

Kralice na Hané (5th tier) vs Kojetín (6th tier) (11:00 - Chropyně UMT

March 3rd

SK Prostějov (9th tier) vs Kostelec na Hané (7th tier) (14:00 UMT)

Morkovice (5th tier) vs Určice (5th tier) (13:00)

March 4th

Želatovice (5th tier) vs Kralice na Hané (5th tier) (11:00 - Chropyně)

Hoštice-Heroltice (9th tier) vs Němčice (8th tier) (11:00 - Morkovice UMT)

Pačlavice (8th tier) vs Nezamyslice (7th tier) (13:00 - Morkovice UMT)

March 10th

Olšany (8th tier) vs SK Prostějov (9th tier)

Dědice (8th tier) vs Otinoves (9th tier) (15:00 - Morkovice)

March 11th

Kojetín (6th tier) vs Určice (5th tier) (11:00 in Chropyně)

Klenovice (6th tier) vs Kralice na Hané (5th tier) (Chropyně or Klenovice)

March 17th

Klenovice (6th tier) vs SK Prostějov (9th tier) (15:00)

Mohelnice (4th tier) vs Určice (5th tier) (13:00)

March 18th

Chropyně (5th tier) vs Kralice na Hané (5th tier) (13:00)

Ivanovice na Hané (6th tier) vs Nezamyslice (7th tier) (15:00 - Morkovice UMT)

March 25th

Lipová (7th tier) vs SK Prostějov (9th tier)

Haná Prostějov (7th tier) vs Velký Týnec (7th tier) maybe played on March 24th

April 1st

Mostkovice (7th tier) vs SK Prostějov (9th tier)