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Beijing Vikings' history
2004-2005: Historic sponsorship deal, promotion to 1st Division
The Vikings were soon to learn that on-pitch success and good management can lead to more than medals. In pre-season Beijing Vikings entered into a historic sponsorship agreement with popular Beijing bar and restaurant (and for many years favourite Vikings hang-out) THE DEN. The deal granted exclusive sponsor status to THE DEN who reciprocated with a substantial cash injection, onsite discounts and a team bus carrying the infamous "RAPE & PILLAGE" slogan. The deal has lead to mutual satisfaction and has since been renewed on a year-to-year basis. At just about the same time as the Den deal was signed, Beijing Vikings started talks with Danish sports gear manufacturer HUMMEL who, after the termination of the legendary arrangement with the Danish national side, was on the lookout for a new attractive team to promote fantastic football worldwide. The talks lead to an arrangement in which HUMMEL would provide team gear for Beijing Vikings as the first team in China.
The Beijing Vikings Bus sponsored by THE DEN
Proudly sponsored and well equipped the Vikings were ready to claim the 2nd Division championship. However, the combination of good sponsor deals and the addition of some new great personalities added an extra social aspect to the team and a lot of great nights were spent at THE DEN - apparently at the expense of next morning on-pitch efforts. At end-season the Vikings were on 3rd spot. Nevertheless, due to a change in the IFFC rules and the pull-out of a 1st Division team, Beijing Vikings were finally promoted to 1st Division.
Vikings Cup 2005 was held in Saigon during Easter. Again, most efforts were allocated to the late-night social activities and football-wise the Beijing side ended as 7th out of 8 teams.
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| 11-a-side season is over. Premiership will commence September 2008 | |
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Vikings 4 - 0 Fortuna 94
11-a-side
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| PREMIERE DIVISION | |
| 1. | Sexy FC |
| 2. | Forbidden City FC |
| 3. | Fortuna 94 |
| 4. | Afrika United |
| 5. | Athletico |
| 6. | French L'Equipe |
| 7. | X2/Teppen |
| 8. | Peking Strollers |
| 9. | Barbarians |
| 10. | BEIJING VIKINGS |
| 11. | Beijing Celtic |
| 12. | Russia United |
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