Turun Palloseura

Football club infobox
clubname = TPS


fullname = Turun Palloseura
nickname = "Tepsi"
founded = 1922
ground = Veritas Stadion
capacity = 9,000 | chairman = flagicon|Finland Petri Jakonen
manager = flagicon|Wales John Allen
league = Veikkausliiga
season = 2007
position = Veikkausliiga, 3rd
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Turun Palloseura or TPS as it is more commonly known, is a Finnish football club based in Turku. The club was founded in 1922. TPS currently play in the Veikkausliiga, the highest level of Finnish football. They play their home matches at the 9,000 seater Veritas Stadion, Turku.

History

FC TPS Turku has won the Finnish Championship 8 times since 1922. The latest was in 1975, but even though it’s been a while, TPS has done well in recent years too, placing 3rd in 1996 and 2007. TPS won the Finnish Cup in 1991 and 1994 and played again in the Finnish Cup final in 1996, 1997 and 2005. FC TPS Turku is also known for its excellent junior work. Several TPS players have made it to the international fields, for example Peter Enckelman who plays for Cardiff City and Jonatan Johansson whose name can be found from the roster of Malmö FF.

In the early stages of the UEFA Cup of the season 1987-88, TPS beat Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan, thanks to a goal by Mika Aaltonen, who was later signed by Inter. They lost the return leg with 0-2, but this is widely regarded as the highest point by the club in international football.

After season 2000 TPS lost its place in Finland's Premier League and played for two seasons in the 1st Division. They aimed to get back up to the Premier League with determination and it took them two seasons to complete the mission. Since season 2003 TPS has again played in the Finland’s Premier League, Veikkausliiga.

Honours

*Finnish Championship: 8
** In cup-format: 1 (1928), in league competition: 7 (1939, 1941, 1949, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1975)
*Finnish Cup: 2
**1991, 1994

Current squad

"As of April 24, 2008."

Notable players

* Mika Aaltonen
* Mika Ääritalo
* Marco Casagrande
* Louie Donowa
* Peter Enckelman
* Markus Heikkinen
* Jonatan Johansson
* Mika Nurmela
* Jussi Nuorela

External links

* [http://fc.tps.fi/ Official website]
* [http://www.sissiryhma.com TPS Supporters]