page_title: SK Sturm Graz
section_title: 2002 to 2009: Consolidation
hierarchical_section_title: SK Sturm Graz / History / 2002 to 2009: Consolidation
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Endspiel im Österreichischer Fußball-Cup 2009/10 SC Magna Wiener Neustadt gegen SK Sturm Graz 0:1 (0:0) am 16. Mai 2010 im Wörtherseestadion in Klagenfurt - Die Mannschaft des SK Sturm Graz
context_page_description: Sportklub Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Football Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909. Its colours are black and white.
  In its history, Sturm Graz has won the Austrian football championship three times, in 1998, 1999 and 2011, and participated several times in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Their biggest rivals are Graz neighbours Grazer AK.
context_section_description: Franco Foda and Gilbert Gress (seven defeats in nine games) both enjoyed short and fruitless stints as coach, before former sweeper Michael Petrović took control in autumn 2003. He presided over a gradual introduction of young talent, securing the team's place in the top flight in both 2004 and 2005, finishing in seventh position.
  Since 2005, Sturm has been facing financial problems and, on 1 September 2006, a petition of bankruptcy was filed by the tax authorities. Because of the financial situation, Sturm was forced to use young players who were soon sold to reconsole the club. Also in 2006, coach Michael Petrović left the club and was replaced by Franco Foda.
caption: Sturm Graz, 2010 cup winners
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