FC Linz
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FC Linz was an Austrian football
club based in Linz
, Upper Austria
. It was founded on 30 June 1946 as SV Eisen und Stahl 1946 Linz, a factory squad of the public VÖEST steel company (present-day Voestalpine
). In 1949 the team was renamed SK VÖEST Linz.
In 1969 SK VÖEST won the championship of the Regional League Central
and was promoted to the Nationalliga, the predecessor of the Bundesliga. The club had its peak in the 1973–74 season, when they became Austrian champion
. The decline began in 1988, when the SK VOEST (without umlaut
since 1978) was relegated to First League
(II) in 1988. While the club managed the re-entry into the Bundesliga in 1991, the steel company withdrawed funds and the team was again renamed FC Stahl Linz in 1991 and FC Linz in 1993. In 1997 the club, due to financial difficulties, finally had to dissolve by merger with its long-time rival LASK Linz
.
In the same year the FC Blau-Weiß Linz
was founded, which adopted the defunct club's tradition.
Football in Austria
Football is a popular sport in Austria, second only to alpine skiing. The Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB , was founded in 1904 and has been a member of FIFA since then.-League system:...
club based in Linz
Linz
Linz is the third-largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria . It is located in the north centre of Austria, approximately south of the Czech border, on both sides of the river Danube. The population of the city is , and that of the Greater Linz conurbation is about...
, Upper Austria
Upper Austria
Upper Austria is one of the nine states or Bundesländer of Austria. Its capital is Linz. Upper Austria borders on Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as on the other Austrian states of Lower Austria, Styria, and Salzburg...
. It was founded on 30 June 1946 as SV Eisen und Stahl 1946 Linz, a factory squad of the public VÖEST steel company (present-day Voestalpine
Voestalpine
Voestalpine AG is an international steel company based in Linz, Austria. The company is active in steel, automotive, railway systems, profilform and tool steel industries....
). In 1949 the team was renamed SK VÖEST Linz.
In 1969 SK VÖEST won the championship of the Regional League Central
Austrian Regional League Central
The Austrian Regional League Central is a third-tier division of Austrian football re-introduced in the 1994–95 season. It covers the Austrian states of Carinthia , Styria and Upper Austria.The teams competing in the 2009–10 season are:...
and was promoted to the Nationalliga, the predecessor of the Bundesliga. The club had its peak in the 1973–74 season, when they became Austrian champion
Austrian football champions
The Austrian football champions are the winners of the highest league of football in Austria. The championship has been contested through the Austrian Football Bundesliga since the 1974–1975 season.-History:...
. The decline began in 1988, when the SK VOEST (without umlaut
Umlaut (diacritic)
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since 1978) was relegated to First League
Austrian Football First League
The Austrian Football First League is the second highest professional division in Austrian football. It contains 10 teams and is run in the same fashion as the Austrian Bundesliga...
(II) in 1988. While the club managed the re-entry into the Bundesliga in 1991, the steel company withdrawed funds and the team was again renamed FC Stahl Linz in 1991 and FC Linz in 1993. In 1997 the club, due to financial difficulties, finally had to dissolve by merger with its long-time rival LASK Linz
LASK Linz
LASK Linz is an Austrian association football club, from the Upper-Austrian state capital Linz. It is the oldest football club hailing from that region, and currently plays in the Austrian Football First League. The club's colours are black and white...
.
In the same year the FC Blau-Weiß Linz
FC Blau-Weiß Linz
FC Blau-Weiss Linz are an Austrian association footballclub playing in the Austrian Football First League in the current 2011–12 season.-Current squad:-Staff and board members:* Manager: Thomas Weissenböck...
was founded, which adopted the defunct club's tradition.
Achievements
- Bundesliga
- Champions (1): 1974
- Runners-up (2): 1975Austrian Football Bundesliga 1974-751974–75 Austrian Football Bundesliga is the 1st season of the Bundesliga.It was contested by 10 teams, and Wacker Innsbruck won the championship.-League standings:-Bundesliga teams in Europe:-References:*...
, 1980Austrian Football Bundesliga 1979-80-League standings:-References:*... - Austrian CupAustrian CupThe Austrian Cup, in German: ÖFB-Cup is an annual football competition held by the Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB.It has been held since 1919, with the exception of the time of the Anschluss between 1939 and 1945 and the period between 1950 and 1958 when the competition was deemed of...
- Runners-up (2): 1978, 1994
- First LeagueAustrian Football First LeagueThe Austrian Football First League is the second highest professional division in Austrian football. It contains 10 teams and is run in the same fashion as the Austrian Bundesliga...
- Champions (2): 1991, 1996
- Regional League CentralAustrian Regional League CentralThe Austrian Regional League Central is a third-tier division of Austrian football re-introduced in the 1994–95 season. It covers the Austrian states of Carinthia , Styria and Upper Austria.The teams competing in the 2009–10 season are:...
- Champions (1): 1969
European Cup history
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972/73 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1 |  German Democratic Republic |
Dynamo Dresden Dynamo Dresden SG Dynamo Dresden are a German association football club, based in Dresden, Saxony. They were founded in 1950, as a club affiliated with the East German police, and became one of the most popular and successful clubs in East German football, winning eight league titles... |
0–2 (A), 2–2 (H) |
| 1974/75 | European Champion's Cup UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
Qual |  Spain |
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
0–0 (H), 0–5 (A) |
| 1975/76 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1 |  Hungary |
Budapest Vasas SC Vasas SC Vasas SC is one of Hungary's major sports clubs. Most of its facilities are situated in Budapest's 13th district in the north of the town. Members of the Hungarian Union of Iron Workers founded the club as Vas-és Fémmunkások Sport Clubja, the "Sport Club of Iron and Steel Workers", on 16 March 1911... |
2–0 (H), 0–4 (A) |
| 1980/81 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1 |  Czechoslovakia |
TJ Zbrojovka Brno 1. FC Brno FC Zbrojovka Brno is a Czech football club based in Brno.The club won the Czechoslovak First League in the 1977–78 season and finished as runners-up in 1979–80.-Historic names:* SK Židenice * Zbrojovka Brno... |
1–3 (A), 0–2 (H) |
Notable players
- Reinhold HintermaierReinhold HintermaierReinhold Hintermaier is a former Austrian footballer.-Club career:Hintermaier started his professional career with SK VÖEST Linz and won the Austrian Football Bundesliga title in his first season. After six years he moved to Germany to play for 1. FC Nuremberg with whom he lost the German Cup...
(1975–79) - Koloman GöghKoloman GöghKoloman Gögh was a professional Czechoslovak footballer.Gögh was born in what is today the Czech Republic, played in teams that are currently Slovakian and had ties with the Hungarian minority in Slovakia, there are partially contradicting claims as to whether he was a Slovak or Hungarian player...
(1980–82) - Christian StumpfChristian StumpfChristian Stumpf is a retired Austrian football player and a coach who is currently a manager with SPG LASK Linz II/Schwanenstadt.-Honours:* Austrian Football Bundesliga winner: 1997.* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup finalist: 1996....
(1985–89, 1990–1995) - Frank SchinkelsFrank SchinkelsFrank "Frenkie" Schinkels is a former professional football midfielder and Austrian international team player, who is the manager of First Vienna FC .-Club career:...
(1989–90) - Peter PacultPeter PacultPeter Pacult is an Austrian former international football player who is now manager of RB Leipzig.-Club career:...
(1992–93) - Walter WaldhörWalter WaldhörWalter Waldhör is an Austrian football player currently playing for Union Pettenbach.-External links:...
(1994) - Hugo SánchezHugo SánchezHugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
(1995–96) - Zoran BarisicZoran BarisicZoran Barisic is a retired Austrian football player and a current coach who is currently without club.-Honours:*Austrian Football Bundesliga :** 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002*Austrian Cup :** 1995-External links:...
(1996–97) - Erik MyklandErik MyklandErik Mykland - nicknamed Myggen , as he used to flap his arms and hands like one when celebrating his goals - is a retired Norwegian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....
(1996–97) - Manfred ZsakManfred ZsakManfred Zsak is a retired Austrian footballer who is currently the Assistant Coach for Austria.-Club career:...
(1996–97)