EA Rethymniakou
| Full name | Enosi Atromitou Rethymniakou | ||
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| Founded | 1983 | ||
| Ground | Sochora Stadium Rethymno |
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| Capacity | 2,500 | ||
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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.[1][2] 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.[1]
History
EAR promoted to Beta Ethniki in 1987-88 season after defeating Irodotos in a decisive play-off game.[3] 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.[1][2]
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.[4]
