2023 season | |||
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Chairman | Davit Kereselidze | ||
Manager | Kakha Chkhetiani (until 8 May) Steve Kean (after 17 May) | ||
Stadium | Ramaz Shengelia Stadium | ||
Erovnuli Liga | 3rd | ||
Georgian Cup | Quarterfinals | ||
Georgian Super Cup | 3rd | ||
UEFA Conference League | Second Qualifying Round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Giorgi Arabidze (14 goals) All: Giorgi Arabidze (16 goals) | ||
Biggest win | 9–0 vs Shukura (H), 28 November, Erovnuli Liga | ||
Biggest defeat | 5–0 vs Dila (A), 30 April, Erovnuli Liga | ||
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The 2023 season was Torpedo's 77th year in existence and 14th consecutive season in the top flight of Georgian football. In addition to the national league and David Kipiani Cup, the club participated in this season's edition of the Georgian Super Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League as the cup holder of the previous year.[1]
The season covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2023. This was the second full season under the New Vision University management after they purchased the club in September 2021.
Аs Georgia co-hosted UEFA European U21 Championship this summer, Kutaisi's central stadium underwent a thorough reconstruction.[2] For this reason, Torpedo were unable to play home matches at their arena until the 22nd round.
The team had a promising start to the season. With a single defeat in the initial nine games, they were 3rd, five points behind the table leaders. But having picked up six points in the next second nine-match period, they dropped to 6th. By the summer break, Torpedo had experienced a significant squad and staff overhaul, which included their head coach as well.[3]
The club drastically improved in the second half of the season. They gained as many points in their last nine games (21) as in the first eighteen matches. Ultimately, Torpedo leapfrogged their three opponents and finished among the top three for the first time in five years.[4]