Ground Capacity 2,500 | Founded 1983 | |
Full name Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou Ground Sochora Stadium
Rethymno | ||
Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou or simply EAR Rethymnou was a Greek football club based in Rethymno. The club was founded in 1983 after merging the former clubs Aris and Kerafnos and was dissolved in 1999. Through to its history of 16 years, the club played nine seasons in Beta Ethniki (2nd-tier) and approached very close to the rise in A Ethniki, in season 1993–94.
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History
EAR promoted to Beta Ethniki in 1987–88 season after defeating Irodotos in a decisive play-off game. Then, the club played for 9 seasons in Beta Ethniki (2nd-tier). In 1994 the club reached very close to promotion to A Ethniki but finished in the 4th place. It was the most successful season of the club. The following years, EAR declined. In season 1996–97 was relegated to Gamma Ethniki and in 1999 the club was dissolved. Famous players who have played in EAR are Dimitris Pittas, Pavlos Dermitzakis and others.
Track and Field section
Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou has also a Track and Field section. The club took over the organization of famous international athletics meeting named Vardinogianneia.