Doxa Drama
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Wikipedia - Doxa Dramas F.C.
Doxa Drama Football Club (Greek: Δόξα Δράμας) is a Greek professional football club based in the city of Drama, Macedonia, Greece. Founded in 1918, the club's home ground since then has been Doxa Drama Stadium.
Doxa Drama is considered one of the most historic and major teams of Greece and was one of the founding members of the Super League, the first tier of Greek football.
History
During World War I, near the city of Drama, Macedonia, a team of English soldiers who played football regularly in their camp inspired the local Greek population to create the first football club in the region. Founded as Peleus in 1918, the team was renamed Doxa (Glory) in 1919.
Initially, the team colors were black and white with the logo of a black clover. After the war, the team's logo was permanently changed to a black eagle, while the team colours of black and white remain until today.
The first formal match of Doxa was against AO Kavala, the team of neighbouring city of Kavala. In that first game, Doxa lost 3–0. Doxa Drama is one of the founders of the Greek League Alpha Ethniki, the highest tier of Greek club football. Doxa reached the final of the Greek football Cup in 1953–54, 1957–58, and 1958–59, but lost all three finals from Olympiacos.
Doxa Drama participated in Alpha Ethniki for 21 seasons. Financial and administrative turmoil, however, led to the club being relegated to Greece's amateur division, Delta Ethniki. In 2008–09, Doxa had a strong year in the Third Division and clinched the Gamma Ethniki North title with two games to spare. Doxa returned to Beta Ethniki after 11 years for the 2009–10 season, where the team finished 14th in the regular season and 13th after the Beta Ethniki play-outs.
Financial problems continued for Doxa Drama which was never able to return to Alpha Ethniki (Nowadays named Super League). In season 2018–19, it plays in the Greek Football League (2nd level of Greek Football).
In February 2019, a group of Russian, and Lithuanian investors based in Delaware purchased 15% of the team (Minority stake).
The team's colors are traditionally black and white, symbolizing their resilience and determination on the field. Doxa Drama plays its home matches at the historic Doxa Stadium, where fans gather to create an electric atmosphere, cheering on their team with unwavering loyalty.
Over the years, Doxa Drama has experienced various successes, including notable performances in the Greek Cup and memorable seasons in the second and third tiers of Greek football. The club is known for its emphasis on youth development, often promoting young players from its academy to the first team, which has contributed to its identity as a nurturing ground for future stars.
With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and a strong connection to the local community, Doxa Drama continues to strive for success and aims to return to the higher echelons of Greek football, making its mark in the hearts of fans and the history of the sport.