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{{Short description|Association football club in Belgium}}
⚫ {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{about|the men's football team|the women's football team|Lierse SK (women)}} {{about|the defunct men's football team|the women's football team|Lierse SK (women)}}
{{distinguish|Lierse S.K. (2018)}}
⚫ {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}


{{Infobox football club {{Infobox football club
| clubname = K. Lierse S.K. | clubname = K. Lierse S.K.
| image = ] | image = ]
| fullname = Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring | fullname = Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring
| nickname = ''De Pallieters'' | nickname = ''De Pallieters''
| shortname = Lierse | shortname = Lierse
| founded = March 6, 1906 | founded = {{start date and age|6 March 1906}}
| dissolved = May 9, 2018 | dissolved = {{start date and age|9 May 2018}}
| ground = ], ] | ground = ], ]
| capacity = 14,538<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135055/http://www.lierse.com/nl/stadion/ |date=October 20, 2017 }} lierse.com (last check March 30, 2018)</ref> | capacity = 14,538<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135055/http://www.lierse.com/nl/stadion/ |date=20 October 2017 }} lierse.com (last check 30 March 2018)</ref>
| owner = Maged Samy | owner = Maged Samy
| manager = | manager =
| clothing = | clothing =
| league = Proximus League | league = ]
| season = 2017–18 | season = {{plainlist|
*Final season
⚫ | position = 4th
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⚫ | position = <br /> 4th of 8 (folded)
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⚫ '''] Lierse Sportkring''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈkoːnɪŋkləkə ˈliːrsə ˈspɔrtkrɪŋ}}), often simply known as '''Lierse''', was a ] professional ] club from the city of ] in the ] province. Lierse have won four championship titles and two ]s. Lierse was one of the six Belgian clubs to have played in the ] group stage, the other being ], ], ], ] and ].


⚫ '''] Lierse Sportkring''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈkoːnɪŋkləkə ˈliːrsə ˈspɔrtkrɪŋ}}), often simply known as '''Lierse''', was a Belgian professional ] club from the city of ] in the ] province. Lierse have won four championship titles and two ]s. Lierse was one of the seven Belgian clubs to have played in the ] group stage, the others being ], ], ], ], ] and ].
⚫ The club was founded in 1906 and they first promoted to the first division in ]. Lierse was successful in the first division until the end of ], winning two titles and finishing only four times outside the top five. At the end of the ], they were relegated to the ]. Lierse enjoyed two more spells at the highest level, each time with a championship win (between ] and ] and between ] and ]). Lierse spent five more years in first division between ] and ], but since then played in the second division.


⚫ The club was founded in 1906 and was initially promoted to the first division in ]. Lierse was relatively successful in the first division until the end of ], winning two titles and finishing only four times outside the top five. At the end of the ], they were relegated to the ]. Lierse enjoyed two more spells at the highest level, each time with a championship win (between ] and ] and between ] and ]). Lierse spent five more years in the first division between ] and ], but then played in the second division until it was dissolved.
⚫ Lierse played their home matches at the ] in Lier, which is also known as ''Het Lisp'', because the stadium is located in a neighbourhood named Lisp. They had yellow and black colours. The club was bought by ] businessman Maged Samy, who also owns ] and ] in Egypt.


⚫ Lierse played their home matches at the ] in Lier, which is also known as ''Het Lisp'', because the stadium is located in a neighbourhood named Lisp. Both the logo and home kit featured the club colours of yellow and black. The club was bought by ] businessman Maged Samy, who also owns ] and ] in Egypt.
⚫ The most capped player at the club is ] with 61 caps for ], all when he was at Lierse. With 30 goals, he was the topscorer of the Belgium national football team together with ], until ] (who played in Lierse's youth squads) surpassed this record.


⚫ The most capped player at the club was ] with 61 caps for ], all when he was at Lierse. With 30 goals, he was the topscorer of the Belgium national football team together with ], until ] (who played in Lierse's youth squads) surpassed this record.
⚫ On May 9, 2018, the team announced that it requested bankruptcy.<ref></ref><ref name="lierse.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.lierse.com/nl/news/k-lierse-sk-cvba-heeft-het-faillissement-aangevraagd|title=K. Lierse S.K. CVBA heeft het faillissement aangevraagd – Lierse SK|website=www.lierse.com|access-date=May 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621144000/http://www.lierse.com/nl/news/k-lierse-sk-cvba-heeft-het-faillissement-aangevraagd|archive-date=June 21, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


⚫ On 9 May 2018, the team announced that it requested bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sporza.be/nl/2018/05/09/lierse-is-failliet-stamnummer-30-verdwijnt-game-over-1-3194363/|title=Lierse is failliet, stamnummer 30 verdwijnt: "Game over"|date=9 May 2018|website=sporza.be|access-date=23 January 2020|archive-date=7 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107085636/https://sporza.be/nl/2018/05/09/lierse-is-failliet-stamnummer-30-verdwijnt-game-over-1-3194363/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="lierse.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.lierse.com/nl/news/k-lierse-sk-cvba-heeft-het-faillissement-aangevraagd|title=K. Lierse S.K. CVBA heeft het faillissement aangevraagd – Lierse SK|website=www.lierse.com|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621144000/http://www.lierse.com/nl/news/k-lierse-sk-cvba-heeft-het-faillissement-aangevraagd|archive-date=21 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
⚫ After the bankruptcy of the team negotiations started with Lyra and Oosterzonen. Eventually two teams with the name Lierse were formed: ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sporza.be/nl/2018/06/01/oosterzonen-en-lierse-hebben-akkoord-over-stadion--lierse-kempen/|title=Oosterzonen heeft akkoord over stadion Lierse: Lierse Kempenzonen komt eraan|date=June 1, 2018}}</ref> K. Lierse Kempenzonen will play with the old Lierse S.K. logo at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/kempenzonen-kopen-logo-oude-lierse~aa273578/|title=Privacy settings|website=www.hln.be}}</ref>

⚫ After the bankruptcy of the team, negotiations started with Lyra and Oosterzonen. Eventually two teams with the name Lierse were formed: ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sporza.be/nl/2018/06/01/oosterzonen-en-lierse-hebben-akkoord-over-stadion--lierse-kempen/|title=Oosterzonen heeft akkoord over stadion Lierse: Lierse Kempenzonen komt eraan|date=1 June 2018|access-date=1 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143344/https://sporza.be/nl/2018/06/01/oosterzonen-en-lierse-hebben-akkoord-over-stadion--lierse-kempen/|url-status=live}}</ref> K. Lierse Kempenzonen currently plays with the old Lierse S.K. logo at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/kempenzonen-kopen-logo-oude-lierse~aa273578/|title=Privacy settings|website=www.hln.be|access-date=8 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141857/https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/kempenzonen-kopen-logo-oude-lierse~aa273578/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== History == == History ==
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In 1904 Gustaaf van den Roye proposed to start up a football club following the example of Antwerp. Easier said than done, as there was immediately opposition from the farmers of Kloosterheide (a rural area of Lier). The Earl, owner of the land proposed as the site for the club, invited Gust van den Roye to his home, to hear more details of his plans. Gust went to the Earl with a heavy heart, fearing for the future of his football plans, but was pleasantly surprised at the outcome; The Earl promised not only to allow the further use of his land, but also to arrange the necessary accommodation and... became honorary president of the club. On March 5, 1906, the first meeting was held in the premises of the Lierse Turnkring (Gymnastics club). However this didn’t produce the required outcome, and the following day, a new meeting was held in ‘De Roskum’ in Lier. In 1904 Gustaaf van den Roye proposed to start up a football club following the example of Antwerp. Easier said than done, as there was immediately opposition from the farmers of Kloosterheide (a rural area of Lier). The Earl, owner of the land proposed as the site for the club, invited Gust van den Roye to his home, to hear more details of his plans. Gust went to the Earl with a heavy heart, fearing for the future of his football plans, but was pleasantly surprised at the outcome; The Earl promised not only to allow the further use of his land, but also to arrange the necessary accommodation and... became honorary president of the club. On 5 March 1906, the first meeting was held in the premises of the Lierse Turnkring (Gymnastics club). However this didn't produce the required outcome, and the following day, a new meeting was held in 'De Roskum' in Lier.
Lierse was born and the first board was established: Lierse was born and the first board was established:
Gerard Quaeyhaegens as chairman Gerard Quaeyhaegens as chairman
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Paul and Jules Remouchamps, Gust and Armand van den Roye, Jules Geuens, Arthur Haverals, Gustaaf Houtmortels, Jean de Meulenaer, Bernard de Meyer, J.Nozy, Alberic Verstappe and Gustave Thomas. Paul and Jules Remouchamps, Gust and Armand van den Roye, Jules Geuens, Arthur Haverals, Gustaaf Houtmortels, Jean de Meulenaer, Bernard de Meyer, J.Nozy, Alberic Verstappe and Gustave Thomas.
The result was not recorded. In the 1907–08 season, To begin with Lierse played on a pitch in Kloosterheide, a rural area of Lier. The result was not recorded. In the 1907–08 season, To begin with Lierse played on a pitch in Kloosterheide, a rural area of Lier.
In 1912 the ‘yellow-blacks’ moved to the ‘Molekens’, and on August 30, 1925, Lierse moved to their current home, the Herman Vanderpoorten stadium. In 1912 the 'yellow-blacks' moved to the 'Molekens', and on 30 August 1925, Lierse moved to their current home, the Herman Vanderpoorten stadium.
Lierse were knocking on the door of the first division. Two years later Lierse were promoted. Lierse were knocking on the door of the first division. Two years later Lierse were promoted.
In 1932 Lierse were champions for the first time. They were champions again in 1942, during the Second World War. In 1932 Lierse were champions for the first time. They were champions again in 1942, during the Second World War.
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In 1960, K.Lierse S.K won their third championship title, and distinguished themselves at European level. In 1960, K.Lierse S.K won their third championship title, and distinguished themselves at European level.
In 1969, Lierse won the Belgian Cup for the first time. In 1969, Lierse won the Belgian Cup for the first time.
September 21, 1971 is a day that Lierse supporters will never forget. 21 September 1971 is a day that Lierse supporters will never forget.
Two weeks earlier, Lierse had lost 0–2 at home to the far superior Leeds United in the first round of the UEFA Cup. Two weeks earlier, Lierse had lost 0–2 at home to the far superior Leeds United in the first round of the UEFA Cup.
Nobody expected that Lierse would win in Leeds, but 90 minutes later the scoreboard read that Lierse had improbably won 0–4, and Leeds, the Cup holders were knocked out. Nobody expected that Lierse would win in Leeds, but 90 minutes later the scoreboard read that Lierse had improbably won 0–4, and Leeds, the Cup holders were knocked out.
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In 1904, Gustaaf Van Den Roye learned about the game of football in ] and got fascinated about it. He bought an authentic ball to play the game in his hometown of ]. The first games were played on a terrain owned by the local ] Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde. Local farmers were not pleased and the police had to intervene, who prohibited any further games. The graf was informed of what happened and he asked Van Den Roye to come and see him. When Van Den Roye told the Graf about his intent to start an actual football club and pointed out the difficulties he was faced with, The Graf promised him a terrain which could serve as a football ground. In 1904, Gustaaf Van Den Roye learned about the game of football in ] and got fascinated about it. He bought an authentic ball to play the game in his hometown of ]. The first games were played on a terrain owned by the local ] Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde. Local farmers were not pleased and the police had to intervene, who prohibited any further games. The graf was informed of what happened and he asked Van Den Roye to come and see him. When Van Den Roye told the Graf about his intent to start an actual football club and pointed out the difficulties he was faced with, The Graf promised him a terrain which could serve as a football ground.


On March 6, 1906, during a meeting in a local pub called ''De Roskam'' a football club was founded, named ''Liersche Sportkring''. Lierse was born and a first board was established: Gerard Quaeyhaegens as chairman, Gust van den Roye as secretary and Georges Peeters as Treasurer. Graf Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde agreed to become honorary chairman. On 6 March 1906, during a meeting in a local pub called ''De Roskam'' a football club was founded, named ''Liersche Sportkring''. Lierse was born and a first board was established: Gerard Quaeyhaegens as chairman, Gust van den Roye as secretary and Georges Peeters as Treasurer. Graf Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde agreed to become honorary chairman.


Two years after its foundation, in September 1908, Lierse became a member of the ], where it started playing in the lowest tier of Belgian Football. In 1913 the club made its first impact in Belgian football, when it became the first club ever out a regional league to reach the quarter-finals of the ]. The club climbed through the ranks of Belgian football. In 1922, after winning a national play-off round Lierse gained promotion to the national levels of Belgian Football, which they would never leave until present. Two years after its foundation, in September 1908, Lierse became a member of the ], where it started playing in the lowest tier of Belgian Football. In 1913 the club made its first impact in Belgian football, when it became the first club ever out a regional league to reach the quarter-finals of the ]. The club climbed through the ranks of Belgian football. In 1922, after winning a national play-off round Lierse gained promotion to the national levels of Belgian Football, which they would never leave until present.
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In 1969, Lierse won the Belgian Cup for the first time. In 1969, Lierse won the Belgian Cup for the first time.


September 21, 1971 is considered an important day for Lierse. Two weeks earlier, Lierse had lost 0–2 at home to the far superior ] in the first round of the ]. Nobody expected that Lierse would win in Leeds, but Lierse had an improbably 0–4 win, and Leeds, the Cup holders, were knocked out. 21 September 1971, is considered an important day for Lierse. Two weeks earlier, Lierse had lost 0–2 at home to the far superior ] in the first round of the ]. Nobody expected that Lierse would win in Leeds, but Lierse had an improbably 0–4 win, and Leeds, the Cup holders, were knocked out.


In 1986, Lierse were again relegated, but in 1988, they were promoted back to the top division. Keeping up with the elite clubs in Belgium had now become the top priority. Rich clubs such as Anderlecht and Club Bruges reigned supreme in the Belgian League. In 1986, Lierse were again relegated, but in 1988, they were promoted back to the top division. Keeping up with the elite clubs in Belgium had now become the top priority. Rich clubs such as Anderlecht and Club Bruges reigned supreme in the Belgian League.
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In 1997, Lierse became league champions again, to a large amount of people's surprise. The hotly tipped favourites, Club Bruges, were surprisingly beaten to the title by Lierse. In 1997, Lierse became league champions again, to a large amount of people's surprise. The hotly tipped favourites, Club Bruges, were surprisingly beaten to the title by Lierse.


Two years later (1999), Lierse won the Belgian Cup again. Two years later (1999), Lierse won the Belgian Cup again.


In May 2018, owner Maged Samy and David Nakhid failed to agree on terms for a possible acquisition, making the future of the club uncertain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20180507_03501163/b-over-en-uit-voor-lierse-overname-komt-niet-rond-stamnummer-verdwijnt-b|title=Drama voor Lierse: overname mislukt, club krijgt geen uitstel van het BAS: "Fans waardig afscheid geven"|first=gegy, dvd|last=wic}}</ref><ref name="lierse.com"/> In May 2018, owner Maged Samy and David Nakhid failed to agree on terms for a possible acquisition, making the future of the club uncertain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20180507_03501163/b-over-en-uit-voor-lierse-overname-komt-niet-rond-stamnummer-verdwijnt-b|title=Drama voor Lierse: overname mislukt, club krijgt geen uitstel van het BAS: "Fans waardig afscheid geven"|first=gegy, dvd|last=wic|date=7 May 2018|access-date=7 May 2018|archive-date=7 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507222419/https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20180507_03501163/b-over-en-uit-voor-lierse-overname-komt-niet-rond-stamnummer-verdwijnt-b|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="lierse.com"/>

==Former players==

* {{flagicon|BUL}} ]


==Coaching staff== ==Coaching staff==
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| Assistant Coach | Assistant coach
| ] | ]
| {{flag|BEL|name=BEL}} | {{flag|BEL|name=BEL}}
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| Assistant Coach | Assistant coach
| William Still | ]
| {{flag|ENG|name=ENG}} | {{flag|ENG|name=ENG}}
|- |-
| Goalkeeping Coach | Goalkeeping coach
| ] | ]
| {{flag|BEL|name=BEL}} | {{flag|BEL|name=BEL}}
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=== Managers === === Managers ===
{| class="wikitable centre" style="font-sizelo {| class="wikitable centre"
!scope=col colspan=3 align=center|Lierse S.K. coaching history from 1930 to present !scope=col colspan=3 align=center|Lierse S.K. coaching history from 1930 to present
|- style="vertical-align: top;" |- style="vertical-align: top;"
| |
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} ] (1930–36) *{{flagicon|Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946)}} ] (1930–36)
*{{flagicon|England}} ] (July 1, 1946&nbsp;– June 30, 1948) *{{flagicon|England}} ] (1 July 1946&nbsp;– 30 June 1948)
*{{flagicon|England}} ] (1970) *{{flagicon|England}} ] (1970)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1971) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1971)
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} ] (July 1, 1972&nbsp;– June 30, 1973) *{{flagicon|Hungarian People's Republic}} ] (1 July 1972&nbsp;– 30 June 1973)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1974–75) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1974–75)
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} ] (July 1, 1975&nbsp;– June 30, 1977) *{{flagicon|Hungarian People's Republic}} ] (1 July 1975&nbsp;– 30 June 1977)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1977–79) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1977–79)
*{{flagicon|Germany}} ] (1979–81) *{{flagicon|West Germany}} ] (1979–81)
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} ] (July 1, 1981&nbsp;– June 30, 1982) *{{flagicon|Hungary}} ] (1 July 1981&nbsp;– 30 June 1982)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1982–83) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1982–83)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1984–87) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1984–87)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 1987&nbsp;– March 1, 1988) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 1987&nbsp;– 1 March 1988)
*{{flagicon|Serbia}} ] (July 1, 1988&nbsp;– June 30, 1989) *{{flagicon|Yugoslavia}} ] (1 July 1988&nbsp;– 30 June 1989)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1989–91) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1989–91)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1991–94) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1991–94)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 1994&nbsp;– June 30, 1997) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 1994&nbsp;– 30 June 1997)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 1997&nbsp;– July 1, 1998) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 1997&nbsp;– 1 July 1998)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 1998&nbsp;– June 30, 2001) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 1998&nbsp;– 30 June 2001)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (2001–02) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (2001–02)
| |
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 2002&nbsp;– May 18, 2004) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 2002&nbsp;– 18 May 2004)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 2004&nbsp;– November 2, 2005) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 2004&nbsp;– 2 November 2005)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] ''(interim)'' (Nov 2005) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] ''(interim)'' (Nov 2005)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (November 7, 2005&nbsp;– November 13, 2006) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (7 November 2005&nbsp;– 13 November 2006)
*{{flagicon|Norway}} ] (November 22, 2006&nbsp;– June 25, 2007) *{{flagicon|Norway}} ] (22 November 2006&nbsp;– 25 June 2007)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 2007&nbsp;– February 18, 2010) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 2007&nbsp;– 18 February 2010)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (February 21, 2010&nbsp;– September 19, 2010) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (21 February 2010&nbsp;– 19 September 2010)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (September 19, 2010&nbsp;– January 3, 2011) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (19 September 2010&nbsp;– 3 January 2011)
*{{flagicon|Norway}} ] (January 3, 2011&nbsp;– June 30, 2011) *{{flagicon|Norway}} ] (3 January 2011&nbsp;– 30 June 2011)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (July 1, 2011&nbsp;– November 12, 2012) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (1 July 2011&nbsp;– 12 November 2012)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] ''(interim)'' (November 1, 2012&nbsp;– November 12, 2012) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] ''(interim)'' (1 November 2012&nbsp;– 12 November 2012)
*{{flagicon|Egypt}} ] (Nov 2012–13) *{{flagicon|Egypt}} ] (Nov 2012–13)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (July 1, 2013&nbsp;– August 31, 2014) *{{flagicon|Netherlands}} ] (1 July 2013&nbsp;– 31 August 2014)
*{{flagicon|Slovenia}} ] (September 5, 2014&nbsp;– January 28, 2015) *{{flagicon|Slovenia}} ] (5 September 2014&nbsp;– 28 January 2015)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (January 28, 2015&nbsp;– January 30, 2015) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (28 January 2015&nbsp;– 30 January 2015)
*{{flagicon|France}} ] (January 30, 2015&nbsp;– May 31, 2015) *{{flagicon|France}} ] (30 January 2015&nbsp;– 31 May 2015)
*{{flagicon|France}} Younes Zerdouk (June 10, 2015&nbsp;– September 14, 2015) *{{flagicon|France}} ] (10 June 2015&nbsp;– 14 September 2015)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (Sept 2015&nbsp;– March 15, 2017) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (Sept 2015&nbsp;– 15 March 2017)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (March 16, 2017&nbsp;– Okt 6, 2017) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] (16 March 2017&nbsp;– Okt 6, 2017)
*{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] together with David Colpaert (Okt 7, 2017&nbsp;– current) *{{flagicon|Belgium}} ] together with David Colpaert (Okt 7, 2017&nbsp;– current)
|} |}


== Honours == == Honours ==

⚫ *''']:'''
===League===
⚫ **'''Winners (4):''' ], ], ], ]
**'''Runners-up (2):''' ], ] *''']'''
⚫ **'''Champions:''' ], ], ], ]
⚫ *''']:'''
**Runners-up: ], ]
⚫ **'''Winners (2):''' 1926–27, 2009–10
⚫ *''']'''
⚫ **'''Runners-up (5):''' 1924–25, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53, 2008–09
⚫ **'''Winners:''' 1926–27, 2009–10
⚫ *''']:'''
⚫ **Runners-up (5): 1924–25, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53, 2008–09
⚫ **'''Winners (3):''' 1974, 1988, 2006
*''']:''' *''']'''
**'''Winners (2):''' 1968–69, 1998–99 **'''Winners:''' 1974, 1988, 2006

⚫ **'''Runners-up (1):''' 1975–76
===Cups===
*''']:'''
**'''Winners (2):''' ], ] *''']'''
⚫ **'''Winners:''' 1968–69, 1998–99
⚫ **Runners-up: 1975–76
⚫ *''']'''
**'''Winners:''' ], ]


== European record == == European record ==
:''As of 2019:'' {{Updated|2019}}
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== Stadium == == Stadium ==
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Association football club in Belgium This article is about the defunct men's football team. For the women's football team, see Lierse SK (women). Not to be confused with Lierse S.K. (2018).

Football club
K. Lierse S.K.
Lierse S.K.
Full nameKoninklijke Lierse Sportkring
Nickname(s)De Pallieters
Founded6 March 1906; 118 years ago (6 March 1906)
Dissolved9 May 2018; 6 years ago (9 May 2018)
GroundHerman Vanderpoortenstadion, Lier
Capacity14,538
OwnerMaged Samy
LeagueProximus League

4th of 8 (folded)
Websitewww.lierse.com
Home colours Away colours

Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːnɪŋkləkə ˈliːrsə ˈspɔrtkrɪŋ]), often simply known as Lierse, was a Belgian professional football club from the city of Lier in the Antwerp province. Lierse have won four championship titles and two Belgian Cups. Lierse was one of the seven Belgian clubs to have played in the UEFA Champions League group stage, the others being Anderlecht, Antwerp, Club Brugge, Genk, Standard Liège and KAA Gent.

The club was founded in 1906 and was initially promoted to the first division in 1927–28. Lierse was relatively successful in the first division until the end of World War II, winning two titles and finishing only four times outside the top five. At the end of the 1947–48 season, they were relegated to the second division. Lierse enjoyed two more spells at the highest level, each time with a championship win (between 1953–54 and 1985–86 and between 1988–89 and 2006–07). Lierse spent five more years in the first division between 2010–11 and 2014–15, but then played in the second division until it was dissolved.

Lierse played their home matches at the Herman Vanderpoortenstadion in Lier, which is also known as Het Lisp, because the stadium is located in a neighbourhood named Lisp. Both the logo and home kit featured the club colours of yellow and black. The club was bought by Egyptian businessman Maged Samy, who also owns KV Turnhout and Wadi Degla in Egypt.

The most capped player at the club was Bernard Voorhoof with 61 caps for Belgium, all when he was at Lierse. With 30 goals, he was the topscorer of the Belgium national football team together with Paul Van Himst, until Romelu Lukaku (who played in Lierse's youth squads) surpassed this record.

On 9 May 2018, the team announced that it requested bankruptcy.

After the bankruptcy of the team, negotiations started with Lyra and Oosterzonen. Eventually two teams with the name Lierse were formed: K. Lyra-Lierse and K. Lierse Kempenzonen. K. Lierse Kempenzonen currently plays with the old Lierse S.K. logo at the Herman Vanderpoortenstadion.

History

Lierse SK in 1906: Founders and first players

The early years

In 1904, Gustaaf Van Den Roye learned about the game of football in Antwerp and got fascinated about it. He bought an authentic ball to play the game in his hometown of Lier. The first games were played on a terrain owned by the local graf Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde. Local farmers were not pleased and the police had to intervene, who prohibited any further games. The graf was informed of what happened and he asked Van Den Roye to come and see him. When Van Den Roye told the Graf about his intent to start an actual football club and pointed out the difficulties he was faced with, The Graf promised him a terrain which could serve as a football ground.

On 6 March 1906, during a meeting in a local pub called De Roskam a football club was founded, named Liersche Sportkring. Lierse was born and a first board was established: Gerard Quaeyhaegens as chairman, Gust van den Roye as secretary and Georges Peeters as Treasurer. Graf Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde agreed to become honorary chairman.

Two years after its foundation, in September 1908, Lierse became a member of the Royal Belgian Football Association, where it started playing in the lowest tier of Belgian Football. In 1913 the club made its first impact in Belgian football, when it became the first club ever out a regional league to reach the quarter-finals of the Belgian Cup. The club climbed through the ranks of Belgian football. In 1922, after winning a national play-off round Lierse gained promotion to the national levels of Belgian Football, which they would never leave until present.

1927–1948: First spell at the highest level

Five years after reaching the national levels, in 1927, Lierse became champions in division 1 the second tier of Belgian football, with a 2 points advantage over RSC Anderlecht. In doing so, Lierse succeeded promotion to the highest level for the first time in its history. This first spell in the top tier proved to be very successful immediately as Lierse became champions for the first time in 1932. In the 12 seasons that followed they finished only 1 time outside the top 5, becoming runner up in 1935 and 1939, and winning the championship again in 1941 (unofficial due to World War II) and 1942.

One of the major factors of the success of the club in this period was Bernard Voorhoof, who scored 350 goals in 529 matches for the club. He was voted "Lierse player of the century" when the club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006. Until now Voorhoof is also still the topscorer of the Belgium national football team with 30 goals in 61 matches and he is one of the four players worldwide to have competed in all 3 FIFA World Cups before World War II.

The second World War had its impact on the club though. 2 players of the club, national goalkeeper Frans Christiaens and Frans Vervoort died during allied bombardments on a factory in German-occupied Mortsel. Also Jules Van Craen, topscorer of the Belgian League in the 1943 season died during the war. In the season 1944–45 Lierse, together with three other clubs from the Antwerp area, did not compete in the league, due to the German bombardments on the Port of Antwerp. These facts, combined with some of the older players retiring caused the club to decline until they finished bottom of the league in 1948. After 21 years at the highest level, Lierse were relegated for the first time in its history.

1953–2018

In 1953, Lierse secured promotion to the highest level once again.

In 1960, K. Lierse S.K won their third championship title, and distinguished themselves at European level.

In 1969, Lierse won the Belgian Cup for the first time.

21 September 1971, is considered an important day for Lierse. Two weeks earlier, Lierse had lost 0–2 at home to the far superior Leeds United in the first round of the UEFA Cup. Nobody expected that Lierse would win in Leeds, but Lierse had an improbably 0–4 win, and Leeds, the Cup holders, were knocked out.

In 1986, Lierse were again relegated, but in 1988, they were promoted back to the top division. Keeping up with the elite clubs in Belgium had now become the top priority. Rich clubs such as Anderlecht and Club Bruges reigned supreme in the Belgian League.

1991–1994: Telefusion Belgium sponsored Lierse in these years.

In 1997, Lierse became league champions again, to a large amount of people's surprise. The hotly tipped favourites, Club Bruges, were surprisingly beaten to the title by Lierse.

Two years later (1999), Lierse won the Belgian Cup again.

In May 2018, owner Maged Samy and David Nakhid failed to agree on terms for a possible acquisition, making the future of the club uncertain.

Coaching staff

Position Name Nationality
Manager David Colpaert  BEL
Assistant coach Nico Van Kerckhoven  BEL
Assistant coach Will Still  ENG
Goalkeeping coach Patrick Nys  BEL

Managers

Lierse S.K. coaching history from 1930 to present

Honours

League

Cups

European record

As of 2019
Competition Appearances Matches played Won Drawn Lost Goals for Goals against
UEFA Champions League 2 10 1 1 8 6 19
Cup Winners' Cup 2 6 3 0 3 12 12
UEFA Cup 5 18 5 3 10 28 28
Intertoto Cup 2 12 6 0 6 21 16

Stadium

Stadium Lierse anno 2018

Since 1925 Lierse played in the Herman Vanderpoortenstadion often referred to as Lisp. The latter is the location of the stadium in the residential area Lisp. The stadium has a capacity of 14,538.

References

  1. Het Herman Vanderpoortenstadion Archived 20 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine lierse.com (last check 30 March 2018)
  2. "Lierse is failliet, stamnummer 30 verdwijnt: "Game over"". sporza.be. 9 May 2018. Archived from the original on 7 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. ^ "K. Lierse S.K. CVBA heeft het faillissement aangevraagd – Lierse SK". www.lierse.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  4. "Oosterzonen heeft akkoord over stadion Lierse: Lierse Kempenzonen komt eraan". 1 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  5. "Privacy settings". www.hln.be. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  6. wic, gegy, dvd (7 May 2018). "Drama voor Lierse: overname mislukt, club krijgt geen uitstel van het BAS: "Fans waardig afscheid geven"". Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. "Stadion – Lierse SK". www.lierse.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

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