Payam Mashhad F.C.

Establishment

The club was established in 1976 by Ali Shadiyan under the name "Soltan Tabarsi" and participated in the city of Mashhad's youth football leagues. Sometime in 1977, the name of the club changed to Mokhaberat Mashhad when new owner Javad Moradnejad revealed Ministry of Post and Telecommunications as sponsor of the club. In 1983 the club was renamed to Payam.

Glory years

In 1988, Payam became Khorasan Province Champions and thus made first appearance in Iran's top league Qods League. Payam then once again appeared in the top league for 1994/95. After relegation in 1995, once again appeared in the top league and for first time ever two seasons back-to-back 1996/97 and 1997/98. Payam's team of 1996/97 is considered the golden team in Payam's history. In these years the team was coached by the great Majid Jalali and in addition to local star players such as Reza Sahebi, Majid Hosseinipour, Mehdi Vaezi, Ali Hanteh, several Iran national football team players and other star players featured for Payam including Nima Nakisa, Sattar Hamedani, Dariush Yazdani, Behzad Dadashzadeh, Shahram Baratpouri, Ali Chini and Ahmad Momenzadeh. However it got relegated at the end of 1997/98 season.

Iran Pro League

The club was promoted to the Persian Gulf Cup for the 2008–09 season and had a difficult season where they changed chairman three times and three coaches and had financial problems during the season. They finally lost the battle to their city…

The club has mostly been owned by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. until 2007. However, throughout history, the team changed sponsors and thus was known by many names.

Soltan Tabarsi (1976–1977) – founded by Ali Shadiyan of Tabarsi Street in Mashhad. Mokhaberat Mashhad (1977–1983) – owned by Javad Moradnejad & sponsored by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. Payam Mashhad (1983–1991) – in 1990/91 period Chelokabab Rezaei Restaurant was major sponsor. Payam Chin Chin Mashhad (1990–1991)- in 1990/91 period Chin Chin Company was major sponsor. Payam Azadegan Mashhad (1991–1992) Payam Gach Khorasan (1992–1996) – major sponsor was Khorasan Gypsum Ltd. Payam Moghavemat Mashhad (1996–1998) – major sponsor was Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Payam Mokhaberat Mashhad (1998–2000) Payam Peykan Mashhad (2000–2003) – major sponsor was Iran Khodro and club was managed by Paykan Tehran F.C. Payam Post Mashhad (2003–2005) – major sponsor was Iran Post Payam Ertebatat Mashhad (2005–2007) Payam Mi Si Noo (2007) – briefly from July to December 2007, Payam Soccer Team was owned by Mehregan Sharq Cultural and Sport Club. Payam Khorasan Razavi (2008–2010) Payam Imam Reza (2010–2012) Payam Vahdat Khorasan (2013–2016) Payam Toos Khorasan (2021–Present)

Mashhad Football League Runner-Up: 1985–86 Khorasan Football League Champion (5): 1986–87, 1988–89, 1991–92, 1994–95, 1999–2000 Runner-Up: 1987–88 2nd Division Runner-Up: 1995–96 Azadegan League Champion (1): 2007–08 2nd Group B: 2004–05