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Having originally been founded as ''Λαίλαψ'' in 1925, F.C. Lailapas is one of Greece's oldest and formerly most competitive clubs. Its period of greatest success came in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s during which it won an impressive number of titles<ref> Lailapas Official Website</ref>. In December 1930, Lailapas hosted the then champion of ], ] in a match of great historical significance, given the state of Greco-Turkish relations over the previous decade<ref>Πολεμίδης, Α. (1930), 'Οἱ Τοῦρκοι ἀθληταὶ ἐν Χὶῳ', ''ΠΑΓΧΙΑΚΗ'' December 9th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. Due to bad weather however, the match was abandoned shortly after kick-off<ref>Μελής, Μ. (1930), 'Ἒνθερμος ὑποδοχὴ της Τοὺρκικης ομὰδας "Καρσιγιακα Σπορ Κλουμπ"'. ''ΝΕΑ ΧΙΟΣ'' December 9th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. It was widely heralded as the first meeting between Greek and Turkish football teams, competitive or otherwise in the wake of the ] of 1919-1922<ref>Μελής, Μ. (1930), 'Ἡ προσεχῆς συνὰντησις τῆς πρωταθλὴτριας Λαὶλαψ, μετὰ τῆς Τοὺρκικης ομὰδος Σμὺρνης, Καρσὶγιακα Σπορ Κλουμπ'. ''ΝΕΑ ΧΙΟΣ'' November 8th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. |
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Having originally been founded as ''Λαίλαψ'' in 1925, F.C. Lailapas is one of Greece's oldest and formerly most competitive clubs. Its period of greatest success came in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s during which it won an impressive number of titles<ref> Lailapas Official Website</ref>. In December 1930, Lailapas hosted the then champion of ], ] in a match of great historical significance, given the state of ] over the previous decade<ref>Πολεμίδης, Α. (1930), 'Οἱ Τοῦρκοι ἀθληταὶ ἐν Χὶῳ', ''ΠΑΓΧΙΑΚΗ'' December 9th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. Due to bad weather however, the match was abandoned shortly after kick-off<ref>Μελής, Μ. (1930), 'Ἒνθερμος ὑποδοχὴ της Τοὺρκικης ομὰδας "Καρσιγιακα Σπορ Κλουμπ"'. ''ΝΕΑ ΧΙΟΣ'' December 9th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. It was widely heralded as the first meeting between Greek and Turkish football teams, competitive or otherwise in the wake of the ] of 1919-1922<ref>Μελής, Μ. (1930), 'Ἡ προσεχῆς συνὰντησις τῆς πρωταθλὴτριας Λαὶλαψ, μετὰ τῆς Τοὺρκικης ομὰδος Σμὺρνης, Καρσὶγιακα Σπορ Κλουμπ'. ''ΝΕΑ ΧΙΟΣ'' November 8th p.1 (Korais Library Newspaper Archives)</ref>. |
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In the post-war period, Lailapas experienced a period of decline and was eventually forced to close down following financial difficulties in the mid-1950s. The club has since been re-founded on two occasions, most recently in 2009<ref> Lailapas Official Website</ref>. |
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In the post-war period, Lailapas experienced a period of decline and was eventually forced to close down following financial difficulties in the mid-1950s. The club has since been re-founded on two occasions, most recently in 2009<ref> Lailapas Official Website</ref>. |
