K. Lyra
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| Full name | Koninklijke Lyra | ||
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| Founded | 17 January 1909 | ||
| Dissolved | 11 April 1972 | ||
| Ground | Lyra stadium | ||
| Capacity | 6000 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Latin name for Lier.[1]
History
The club was founded in 1909 as Turn- en Sportvereniging Lyra, meaning Gym and Sport Association Lyra in
highest level
ended in 1938 when it finished 13th on 14. In 1934 the name changed to Koninklijke Maatschappij Lyra and then to Koninklijke Lyra in 1939.
Lyra achieved its best ranking ever on its first season in the first division with a 6th place. The other spells were 1943–44, 1946–51 and 1953–54. In 1960 the club fell into the
Promotion C
.
The team, and its successor
K. Lyra T.S.V., played for over 100 years at the same stadium located in the center of Lier
at the Mechelsesteenweg.
Honours
- Belgian Second Division:
- Winners (4): 1931–32, 1942–43, 1945–46, 1952–53
- Belgian Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 1934–35
Former famous players
References
- ^ Belgian football clubs history
- ^ Lyra rouwt om Jef Piedfort nieuwsblad.be, 31 maart 2008, article in Dutch
- ^ Mon Van Gestel overleden lyralierse.be, 19 april 2020, article in Dutch
External links
- RSSSF Archive – 1st and 2nd division final tables
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