12/11/2024
Happy Birthday to....
Name: Todor Raykov 67 years today
Date of Birth: 12th November 1957
Place of Birth: Burgas, Bulgaria
During his football career Todor Raykov played for Chernomorets 1919 Burgas, Vihren Sandanski, Żurrieq FC, Birkirkara FC and Xagħra United FC (Gozo)
Football Career in Malta:
Żurrieq FC (1988-1989) 15-0
Żurrieq FC (1989-1990) 1-0
Birkirkara FC (1989-90) 14-2
Birkirkara FC (1990-1991) 15-3
Birkirkara FC (1991-1992) 17-1
Birkirkara FC (1992-1993) 16-3
Total: 78-9
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Premier League Debut
11th September 1988
National Stadium – Ta’ Qali
Valletta FC – Żurrieq FC 1-0
Scorer: Joe Zarb (V) 79’.
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Last Premier League Match
24th April 1993
National Stadium – Ta’ Qali
Ħamrun Spartans FC – Birkirkara FC 3-1
Scorers: David Camilleri (Ħ) 8’, Stefan Sultana (Ħ) 65’ and 67’ and Alexi Ivanov (Bkr) 89’.
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Football Career in Gozo
Xagħra United (1994-95) 12-3
First Division Debut
26 September 1993
Xagħra United - Żebbuġ Rovers 1-0
Scorer: John Cassar (X) 50'.
First Division Last Match
3rd April 1994
Sannat Lions - Xagħra United 5-2
Scorers: Julian Bajada (X) 24', Renis Hyka (SL) 31' and 46', Fehmi Rama (SL) 62', John Cassar (X) 64', Renis Hyka (SL) 78' and Fehmi Rama (SL) 79'.
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The Picture
Todor Raykov is seen at the centre of the picture, captured in not so happy a moment as Floriana have just scored the match winner through Pierre Brincat.
The Birkirkara players on either side of Raykov are Gordon Spiteri (extreme left) and Silvio Fenech (extreme right)
In the background Pierre Brincat is congratulated for his goal by Denis Cauchi. Next in line are Brian Crawley and James Briscoe.
Floriana – Birkirkara 1-0
National Stadium
November 1992
