K.S.V. Waregem
Encyclopedia
Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem was a Belgian
football club that existed between 1925 and 2001. It played three spells at the highest level
in the Belgian football league system
each separated by a single season at the second level
: from 1966 to 1972, from 1973 to 1994 and in 1995–96. Their best ranking was reached in 1968, 1985 and 1993 when they finished fourth.
) was founded in 1925 in Waregem
, West Flanders, then changed its name to Waregem Sportief (its Dutch
translation) in 1945. One year later, the club merged with Red Star Waregem to become S.V. Waregem. The new team became a member of the national association
on the same year and was assigned the matricule n°4451. In 1951 the club received the right to be called royal (Dutch: Koninklijk
) which was at the time given to any team founded 25 years ago.
K.S.V. Waregem became the first team from Waregem to play in the second division in 1963. In 1966 it accessed to the first division
and remained at that level for a while (except in 1972-73 and in 1994-95). It even won the 1974 Cup
and the 1982 Supercup
. In 1996, Waregem was finally relegated to second division where they stayed until 1999 (to fall into third division
). In 2001, due to financial problems, the club had to merge with Zultse V.V. and to keep their matricule (n°5381). The new club was named S.V. Zulte-Waregem
and it plays the stadium that K.S.V. Waregem used to play in.
(1984–1986) 25 apps 5 goals David Collyns (1988–1989) 5 apps 0 goals, now coaching FC Bonanza Philippe Desmet
Wim De Coninck
Daniel Veyt
(1980–1987) 232 apps 72 goals Aurelio Vidmar
(1992–1994) 57 apps 25 goals Slaven Zambata
(1969–1971) 33 apps 16 goals Juvenal Olmos
Armin Görtz
Hendrie Krüzen
Belgium
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football club that existed between 1925 and 2001. It played three spells at the highest level
Jupiler League
The Belgian Pro League is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Belgian Second Division...
in the Belgian football league system
Belgian football league system
The Belgian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Belgium.-The system:Below shows how the current system works. For each division, its official name, sponsorship name and number of clubs is given...
each separated by a single season at the second level
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
: from 1966 to 1972, from 1973 to 1994 and in 1995–96. Their best ranking was reached in 1968, 1985 and 1993 when they finished fourth.
History
Waereghem Sportif (in FrenchFrench language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
) was founded in 1925 in Waregem
Waregem
Waregem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the Leie River, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondissement of Kortrijk and comprises the towns of Beveren, Desselgem, Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Waregem proper. On...
, West Flanders, then changed its name to Waregem Sportief (its Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
translation) in 1945. One year later, the club merged with Red Star Waregem to become S.V. Waregem. The new team became a member of the national association
Belgian Football Association
The Royal Belgian Football Association is the governing body of football in Belgium...
on the same year and was assigned the matricule n°4451. In 1951 the club received the right to be called royal (Dutch: Koninklijk
Koninklijk
Koninklijk or Koninklijke is an honorary title given to certain companies and non-profit organizations in Belgium and the Netherlands, by the King or Queen in the respective country. It was first introduced by Louis Bonaparte in 1807, the King of the Netherlands at that time, who awarded the title...
) which was at the time given to any team founded 25 years ago.
K.S.V. Waregem became the first team from Waregem to play in the second division in 1963. In 1966 it accessed to the first division
Jupiler League
The Belgian Pro League is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Belgian Second Division...
and remained at that level for a while (except in 1972-73 and in 1994-95). It even won the 1974 Cup
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
and the 1982 Supercup
Belgian Supercup
The Belgian Supercup is a Belgian club competition played on a single match at the league champion venue since 2004 and formerly at the Stade Roi Baudouin, between the winner of the last Belgian Pro League and that of the last Belgian Cup. If both teams are the same, the opponent is declared to...
. In 1996, Waregem was finally relegated to second division where they stayed until 1999 (to fall into third division
Belgian Third Division
The Belgian Third Division is the third highest level in Belgian football. It has two leagues of 18 teams each at the same level. This competition, known as the Belgian Promotion was first played in the 1926-27 season with three leagues, then with four leagues between 1931 and 1952. From 1952...
). In 2001, due to financial problems, the club had to merge with Zultse V.V. and to keep their matricule (n°5381). The new club was named S.V. Zulte-Waregem
S.V. Zulte-Waregem
Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem , usually called Zulte Waregem or by their nickname Essevee , is a Belgian professional football club based in Waregem, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division...
and it plays the stadium that K.S.V. Waregem used to play in.
Notable players
Liam BuckleyLiam Buckley
Liam Buckley , is an Irish former professional football player and manager.-Playing career:Liam began his League of Ireland career with Shelbourne F.C. and signed for Shamrock Rovers as a full time player in the 1979 close season...
(1984–1986) 25 apps 5 goals David Collyns (1988–1989) 5 apps 0 goals, now coaching FC Bonanza Philippe Desmet
Philippe Desmet
Philippe Desmet is a retired Belgian international footballer.-References:*...
Wim De Coninck
Wim De Coninck
Wim De Coninck is a retired Belgian footballer.During his career he played for K.S.V. Waregem, Royal Antwerp F.C., K.A.A. Gent, and R.S.C. Anderlecht. He participated in UEFA Euro 1984, but did not earn any senior international caps in his career.-References:**...
Daniel Veyt
Daniel Veyt
Daniel Veyt is a Belgian former football player.He earned 12 caps for the Belgium national football team, and played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup where Belgium finished fourth. During his club career he played for K.S.V. Waregem and R.F.C. de Liège.-External links:*...
(1980–1987) 232 apps 72 goals Aurelio Vidmar
Aurelio Vidmar
Aurelio Vidmar is an Australian football player and former captain of the Australian national team. He is currently not tied to any A-league club...
(1992–1994) 57 apps 25 goals Slaven Zambata
Slaven Zambata
Slaven Zambata is a former Croatian football player. He earned 31 caps and scored 21 goals for Yugoslavia....
(1969–1971) 33 apps 16 goals Juvenal Olmos
Juvenal Olmos
Juvenal Olmos is an Chilean football manager who coached the Chile national football team between 2003 and 2005...
Armin Görtz
Armin Görtz
Armin Görtz is a German former footballer.-External links:...
Hendrie Krüzen
Hendrie Krüzen
Hendrik "Hendrie" Krüzen is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a left midfielder.-Club career:Krüzen made his senior debuts at only 16, with hometown's Heracles Almelo...