Boldklubben Frem

Early years

BK Frem were founded as Fremskridtsklubbens Cricketklub on 17 July 1886 by a group of seditious young men from the then government hostile Venstre Reform Party, as a cloak for political activities. In 1887 football was introduced and the name was changed to Boldklubben Frem, stiftet af Fremskridtsklubben (lit. Danish: The Ball Club Forward, founded by the Progress Club).

In the first two years of the life of the club, only two sports matches were played, but when the Danish Football Association introduced a football tournament in 1889, the club was invited to participate, and in 1890 Frem became the first Danish club to beat KB in a football match. In 1902 Frem became unofficial Danish champions when they won the league played under the auspices of the Danish FA. This was the first ever senior title won by the club.

In 1905, the club moved to its own field at Enghavevej, Vesterbro, obtaining its distinct working class profile. To this day, both the Social Democrats and the Union of Metalworkers holds Frem sponsorships. In 1912, Frem joined the representative team Stævnet which arranged lucrative exhibition matches and played a decisive role in Danish football politics.

Palmy days

In the years 1923–1944, Frem won six Danish Championships.

Division Yo-Yoing

Since 1983 Frem had been battling economically, and in 1993 saw themselves demoted to the Danmarksserien following a bankruptcy, which was due to a debt of DKK 8,500,000 and allegations of fraud.

Following a short but expensive spell in the Superliga in 2003–2004, Frem were once again on the verge of bankruptcy with a debt of DKK 10,000,000.

In 2010 after years of uncertain economy the club once again went beankrupt and was demoted to the Copenhagen Series.

Supporters

Frem's official supportergroup is called "BK Frem Support". It is Denmarks oldest supporters club, formed in 1986. Frem fans are especially known for unconditional love and support. Even when demoted to the fifth tier, attendances almost didn't drop.

Home ground

Frem play their home matches at the modest and somewhat down worn, municipality-owned Valby Idrætspark.

In the early years, Frem were located on Østerbro in Copenhagen, playing its matches at Blegdamsfælleden, alongside its main rivals in the early years; AB and KB. In 1905 Frem moved to its own field at Enghavevej, Vesterbro. Being a field-owning club gave Frem the advantage of entry fees. Its location however lead to some muttering from football fans who found it to be too far out of town.

In 1942, Frem moved to Valby Idrætspark, where the current main stand was erected in 1965. Throughout the years a lot of matches has been played at Idrætsparken. It is unclear when this tradition was discontinued.

During the 2000s, there where several plans for a new stadium, but they was never realized.

In 2006 the Copenhagen Municipality predicted that the main stand of the current Valby Idrætspark would last another 5–10 years.
As of April 2007 major investments in the current stadium are put on hold as a decision on the construction of a new stadium is being awaited. A final decision is expected in April, 2008.

Hans Hermansen, then managing director of BK Frem, has indicated that according to the plan, the construction of a new stadium should commence no later than 2010. However the municipality has estimated 2012. Frem has suggested that it might be completed by 2016.

On Januar 2016 the municipality ordered a renovation of the existing stadium, worth 3 mio €. Thus cancelling plans for a New Stadium in the near future.
The Renovation is due ultimo 2017.

Sponsorships

After the clubs bankruptcy in summer 2010, Frem got a helping hand from Danish brewery giant Carlsberg. Being from the same city they signed on as main sponsor, because they saw it as a chance to help the fellow Valby based brand back on its feet. In July 2013 an extension for three years was announced. On June 11, 2016 it was prolonged for another three years.
On June 2015 Frem announced they would switch back from Diadora to their old shirt partner, Hummel, starting from the 2015/2016 season.

Honours

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Club officials

Chairman: Claus Mohrhagen
Head Coach: Danny Jung
Assistant Coach: Morten Rutkjær
Goalkeeping Coach: Morten Cramer
Reserve Team Coach: Anders Sundstrup
U21 Team Coach: René Poulsen
U19 Team Coach: Metin Celik
U17 Team Coach: Jakob Møller Pedersen
Head of youth development: Ole Mørk

Green denotes the highest level of football in Denmark; yellow the second highest; red the third highest; black the fourth highest; grey the fifth highest.

Green denotes the highest level of football in Denmark; yellow the second highest; red the third highest; black the fourth highest; grey the fifth highest.

Club

The Cricket branch is one of the oldest in Denmark.
It is still active and at the moment have a team in the 2. best tier.

Officials

Chairman: Kingsley Peiris

Honors

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