Club summary — PFC Slavia Sofia

• Founded: 1913. Colors: white (home) and black. One of Bulgaria’s oldest and historically significant clubs, based in Sofia.
• Typical competitions in the mid‑1990s: Bulgarian A Group (top division), Bulgarian Cup, occasional appearances in UEFA club competitions depending on domestic placement.

Context around the 1995/96 period

• “Around 1995/96” Slavia Sofia was an established A Group side working to compete with the Sofia giants for league positions and national-cup success; the mid‑1990s were a transitional time for many Bulgarian clubs as the domestic game adjusted after the early‑90s changes in the country.
• Squads in that era typically mixed experienced Bulgarian professionals and younger local prospects; exact rosters could change season-to-season due to transfers and financial conditions common in Bulgarian football at the time.

Stoian Kotsev — head coach (mid‑1990s)

• Stoian Kotsev (often written Stoyan/ Stoian Kотсев in transliteration) served as Slavia Sofia’s coach in the mid‑1990s. He was one of several Bulgarian managers who worked across clubs in the domestic league during that era.
• Contemporary reports and club records describe Kotsev in the role of first‑team manager, responsible for team selection, training and match tactics during his tenure.

Where to find detailed season data (squads, match results, league table)

• RSSSF (Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation) — comprehensive historical league tables and cup results for Bulgaria.
• WorldFootball.net and Transfermarkt — season-by-season squad lists, player appearances, transfers and match results.
• Bulgarian football archives and national‑language resources (e.g., local sports newspapers / club history pages) — for match reports and contemporary coverage.

Note: The summary above gives the general situation for Slavia Sofia and Stoian Kotsev around 1995/96. For a precise squad list, appearance statistics, match-by-match results or Kotsev’s exact dates in charge, consult the sources listed (RSSSF, WorldFootball, Transfermarkt) or the club’s own historical archives, which provide season-by-season details and contemporary match reports.