the oldest fanclubs in Denmark. Aalborg BK's fan-culture is thriving, with both official and unofficial groups like Auxilia Ultras, AaB Tifo Kaos and Generationen offering fanatical support at all games home and away. All fan groups for Aalborg BK, both official and unofficial also work together under the name "Vesttribunen" (The Western-Stand), in reference to the tribune where the active fans stand. Some Ultras of Aalborg BK have a friendship with those of Hammarby IF and SK Brann. AaB's traditional rivals are AGF with whom they contest "Den Jyske Klassiker" (The Jutland Classic), a match between the two largest cities and most popular clubs in Jylland. The rivalry was most prominent in the 70's, 80's and 90's and has since declined in tension due to both clubs starting to see FC Copenhagen and Brøndby IF as greater rivals. The creation of Randers FC also saw a new local-rivalry for AGF which eased the tension with AaB as AGF developed a new and very intense rivalry with Randers FC. The Jutland Classic is however still considered one of the biggest games in danish football, and the history and rivalry between the two clubs shows on matchday with massive crowds, bold chanting and fanatical support between both sets of fans. The fans of both clubs still considers it one of the biggest and most important games of the season. Players Current squad Youth players in use Out on loan Retired numbers 12 – Torben Boye, defender (1984–2001) Notable former players Current management AaB Fodbold is owned by AaB A/S. Head coaches The following managers have coached AaB since it re-entered the Danish top-flight in 1986: Peter Rudbæk (1983–89) Poul Erik Andreasen (1 July 1990–95) Sepp Piontek (1 July 1995–96) Per Westergaard (1996–97) Lars Søndergaard (1997) Hans Backe (1998–00) Peter Rudbæk (2000–02) Poul Erik Andreasen (2002–03) Søren Kusk Larsen (2003) Erik Hamrén (1 January 2004 – 30 May 2008) Bruce Rioch (1 July 2008 – 23 October 2008) Allan Kuhn (interim) (24 October 2008 – 31 December 2008) Magnus Pehrsson (1 January 2009 – 11 October 2010) Kent Nielsen (11 October 2010 – 30 June 2015) Lars Søndergaard (22 June 2015 – 15 December 2016) Morten Wieghorst (2 January 2017 – 25 November 2018) Jacob Friis (25 November 2018 – 29 October 2020) Peter Feher (interim) (29 October 2020 – 31 December 2020) Martí Cifuentes (1 January 2021 – 24 January 2022) Oscar