Stig Svensson
Encyclopedia
Stig Svensson was a former Swedish
football player and fotball chairman of Östers IF
from 1946 to 1989. He took Östers IF from Division 5 to Division 1. He was also the father of Swedish footballer and former Swedish national football team coach Tommy Svensson.
and made his debut in 1933. In the 1937 season, he stopped playing due to an injury. In 1942, he became the team captain. The following year Svensson gave up his playing career.
end, he took over as the association's chairman, and this resulted in some progress. In 1947, the club rises through the division 3 ranks. By 1958, the club rises to Division 2 ranks. In 1961, the club qualifies for Division 1, but it's not until 1967 that the club advances to Division 1. In 1968, the club wins the league in its first season in Division 1, and becomes the national champions in football.
When Olympique Marseille bought Anders Linderoth
, the French president said, "Actually, I should not buy players from you. I should buy your recipes instead. How do you do in such a small town to get as many good players?"
with ten siblings. While playing football, he worked as a timber merchant to supplement his income. Svensson has two sons Tommy Svensson, who had was a successful footballer and coach, and son Peter Svensson, who is the grandfather of Joachim Bjorklund
and "infected" swear sons Kalle Björklund and Karl-Axel Blomqvist.
In his memoirs, Stig described his success by saying, "We gave football a chance. We never let ourselves be guided on. We believe in camaraderie, the natural form of interaction with football overtones. Its a game with short passes from one side to the other."
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
football player and fotball chairman of Östers IF
Östers IF
Östers IF is a Swedish football club located in Växjö. The club, formed 20 April 1930 , is currently playing in the second Swedish league called Superettan. In 1968, Öster won Allsvenskan as newcomers. The club is affiliated to the Smålands Fotbollförbund...
from 1946 to 1989. He took Östers IF from Division 5 to Division 1. He was also the father of Swedish footballer and former Swedish national football team coach Tommy Svensson.
Club career
Stig Svensson played for Östers IFÖsters IF
Östers IF is a Swedish football club located in Växjö. The club, formed 20 April 1930 , is currently playing in the second Swedish league called Superettan. In 1968, Öster won Allsvenskan as newcomers. The club is affiliated to the Smålands Fotbollförbund...
and made his debut in 1933. In the 1937 season, he stopped playing due to an injury. In 1942, he became the team captain. The following year Svensson gave up his playing career.
Chairman
After his retirement from football, he took up a leadership career in Östers IF. The club was often called "Svensson IF" due to Svensson's involvement ith the club. Shortly after the World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
end, he took over as the association's chairman, and this resulted in some progress. In 1947, the club rises through the division 3 ranks. By 1958, the club rises to Division 2 ranks. In 1961, the club qualifies for Division 1, but it's not until 1967 that the club advances to Division 1. In 1968, the club wins the league in its first season in Division 1, and becomes the national champions in football.
Impact on Swedish Football
Svensson is considered to be a pioneer in Swedish football. He took a Division 5 team and made them into a Division 1 team. Svensson is said to have discovered the Brazilian game style before the 1958 World Cup. While he was president, his club was the first to implement legitimate written contract for A-team players in Sweden. While President, his team took the national championships in 1968, 1978, 1980 and 1981. The club also won gold in Swedish Cup in 1977.When Olympique Marseille bought Anders Linderoth
Anders Linderoth
Anders Linderoth is a Swedish football coach and former player.He debuted in the Swedish Premier League for Helsingborgs IF, and during his spell with Östers IF he made his national team debut and received Guldbollen. In 1977 he moved to play professionally in Olympique de Marseille...
, the French president said, "Actually, I should not buy players from you. I should buy your recipes instead. How do you do in such a small town to get as many good players?"
Personal life
Svensson grew up in VäxjöVäxjö
Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
with ten siblings. While playing football, he worked as a timber merchant to supplement his income. Svensson has two sons Tommy Svensson, who had was a successful footballer and coach, and son Peter Svensson, who is the grandfather of Joachim Bjorklund
Joachim Björklund
Joachim Björklund is a former Swedish professional footballer. For many years he formed a successful central defensive partnership with Patrik Andersson for the Swedish national team. Björklund was selected for the UEFA Euro 1992, 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000...
and "infected" swear sons Kalle Björklund and Karl-Axel Blomqvist.
In his memoirs, Stig described his success by saying, "We gave football a chance. We never let ourselves be guided on. We believe in camaraderie, the natural form of interaction with football overtones. Its a game with short passes from one side to the other."