RC Roubaix
Encyclopedia
Racing Club de Roubaix was a French association football
team playing in the city of Roubaix
, Nord.
, this time against city rival Excelsior AC Roubaix
(a professional team), the team turned professional and reached Division 1
in 1936 and stayed there till World War II. After the war, the club merged with Excelsior AC Roubaix
and US Tourcoing in CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
(1945–1963). In 1963, CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
lost its professional status and RC Roubaix decided to merge with another club, Stade Roubaix, to create Racing Stade Roubaisien. This team would eventually merge with Roubaix Football (i.e. former Excelsior AC Roubaix
) in Stade Club Olympique de Roubaix, a team which ended in 1995 due to financial problems.
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
team playing in the city of Roubaix
Roubaix
Roubaix is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is located between the cities of Lille and Tourcoing.The Gare de Roubaix railway station offers connections to Lille, Tourcoing, Antwerp, Ostend and Paris.-Culture:...
, Nord.
History
The team was founded in 1895 and was very successful before the establishment of professionalism in France. In 1933, after losing twice in a row in the final of Coupe de FranceCoupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
, this time against city rival Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior Athlétic Club de Roubaix was a French association football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord.-History:The team was founded in 1928 in a merger between Football Club de Roubaix and Excelsior Club de Tourcoing.In 1932, the team turned professional and played the first professional...
(a professional team), the team turned professional and reached Division 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
in 1936 and stayed there till World War II. After the war, the club merged with Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior Athlétic Club de Roubaix was a French association football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord.-History:The team was founded in 1928 in a merger between Football Club de Roubaix and Excelsior Club de Tourcoing.In 1932, the team turned professional and played the first professional...
and US Tourcoing in CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
Club Olympique de Roubaix Tourcoing was a French football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord. The team was founded in 1945 in a merge between three clubs: Excelsior AC Roubaix, RC Roubaix and US Tourcoing. The team won Division 1 in 1946/1947...
(1945–1963). In 1963, CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
CO Roubaix-Tourcoing
Club Olympique de Roubaix Tourcoing was a French football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord. The team was founded in 1945 in a merge between three clubs: Excelsior AC Roubaix, RC Roubaix and US Tourcoing. The team won Division 1 in 1946/1947...
lost its professional status and RC Roubaix decided to merge with another club, Stade Roubaix, to create Racing Stade Roubaisien. This team would eventually merge with Roubaix Football (i.e. former Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior AC Roubaix
Excelsior Athlétic Club de Roubaix was a French association football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord.-History:The team was founded in 1928 in a merger between Football Club de Roubaix and Excelsior Club de Tourcoing.In 1932, the team turned professional and played the first professional...
) in Stade Club Olympique de Roubaix, a team which ended in 1995 due to financial problems.
Names of the club
- 1895–1944. Racing Club de Roubaix.
- 1944–1963. in CO Roubaix-TourcoingCO Roubaix-TourcoingClub Olympique de Roubaix Tourcoing was a French football team playing in the city of Roubaix, Nord. The team was founded in 1945 in a merge between three clubs: Excelsior AC Roubaix, RC Roubaix and US Tourcoing. The team won Division 1 in 1946/1947...
. - 1964–1990. Racing Stade Roubaisien.
- 1990–1995. Stade Club Olympique de Roubaix (SCOR).
Honours
- Champion of France USFSA : 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1908.
- DH Nord champion : 1923, 1925, 1926, 1930.
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
: Runner-up 1932, 1933.
Notable players
- Jules Cottenier
- Edmond DelfourEdmond DelfourMaurice Edmond Delfour was a French international footballer who played midfielder and manager. He was born in Ris-Orangis...
- Jean Dubly
- Raymond DublyRaymond DublyRaymond Dubly was a French international footballer who played for France national football team at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Émile Dusart
- André François
- Michel Frutuoso
- Gérard Isbecque
- Albert Jenicot
- Edmond Leveugle
- André Renaux
- Charles Renaux
- Émile Sartorius
- Marcel Vanco
- Maurice Vandendriessche
- Georges VerriestGeorges VerriestGeorges Verriest was a French footballer. He played for RC Roubaix, and earned 14 caps for the France national football team, and scored a goal in the 1934 FIFA World Cup.-External links:*...
- Raymond Wattine