Club: Botev Plovdiv

Season (approx.): 1995/96

• Country: Bulgaria
• City: Plovdiv
• Home ground: Hristo Botev Stadium (also known as Kolodrum at times; capacity varied with renovations)
• Head coach in that era: Dinko (Dinko) Dermendzhiev — a legendary figure for Botev as both former player and manager. Dermendzhiev had multiple spells in charge of the club; he was closely associated with Botev throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Context and notes about the period:

• The mid-1990s were a turbulent time for many Bulgarian clubs financially and organizationally following the end of the communist era; Botev Plovdiv experienced ups and downs in league performance and stability.
• Botev is one of Bulgaria’s oldest and most popular clubs, with a strong local fanbase and long-standing rivalry with Lokomotiv Plovdiv (the Plovdiv derby).
• Dinko Dermendzhiev (1937–2019) is one of the club’s all-time icons — a prolific forward as a player and later a recurring manager. His presence was significant for club identity and continuity during transitional periods like the 1990s.

Typical squad and competitions around that time:

• Botev competed in the Bulgarian A Group (top division) or B Group depending on promotion/relegation outcomes in surrounding seasons; exact league position for 1995/96 varied with promotion/relegation movement.
• The squad often mixed experienced domestic players and younger local talents; specific player lists vary by match and competition.
• Participation in the Bulgarian Cup was standard each season; European competition appearances were less frequent in the mid-90s for Botev.

Sources and further research:

• For precise match results, league standing, and full squad lists for 1995/96, consult historical records: Bulgarian Football Union archives, RSSSF (Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation), national newspapers and match programmes from 1995–1996, or club historical pages and fan sites dedicated to Botev Plovdiv.