The Silence in Craiova: FCU 1948 Frozen While Rivals Take the Spotlight

CRAIOVA – In the heart of Oltenia, the footballing landscape has become a tale of two cities—or rather, two versions of one. While the lights glow bright at the Ion Oblemenco for SuperLiga clashes, a heavy silence has fallen over the offices of FCU Craiova 1948.

Owner Adrian Mititelu remains at the helm, steadfast in his ownership, but the club he has fought decades to maintain is currently in a “frozen” state. Following a disastrous administrative cycle that saw the club plummeted into the lower tiers of Romanian football, the once-boisterous “Blue and Whites” have become a ghost of the professional circuit.

A Shadow Over the Peluza Sud

The reality for FCU fans is stark. While Mititelu continues to navigate a web of legal battles and financial restructuring, the team’s competitive presence has all but vanished from the daily headlines. The administrative exclusion and massive point deductions handed down by the FRF have left the club in a state of hibernation, waiting for a miracle—or a total rebuild.

The Rivalry Shift

For those searching for “Craiova” in the sports pages today, the results tell a different story. The name now almost exclusively refers to their bitter rivals, CS Universitatea Craiova.

As FCU navigates its frozen status, CSU Craiova continues to command the national stage:

• Current Form: CSU remains a titan in the SuperLiga, firmly entrenched in the battle for European spots.

• Recent Highlight: The rivals recently grabbed headlines with a thrilling 2–2 draw against FCSB, a match that showcased the high-octane football FCU fans desperately miss.

What Lies Ahead?

For Adrian Mititelu, the challenge is no longer just winning on the pitch, but ensuring the club exists to see the pitch again. With the squad largely disbanded and the brand overshadowed by CSU’s top-flight success, the “frozen” state of FCU Craiova 1948 serves as a somber reminder of how quickly fortunes can turn in Romanian football.

Until a definitive legal or financial breakthrough occurs, the Oltenian derby remains a one-sided affair—not because of results, but because only one side is still playing.