K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk
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Koninklijke Waterschei Sportvereniging Thor Genk | ||
| Founded | 1919 | |
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| Dissolved | 1988 | |
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K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk was a
).It was created in 1919 as Waterschei's Sport Vereeniging Thor with Thor being the acronym of Tot Herstel Onzer Rechten ("To recover our rights"), later changed to Tot Heil Onzer Ribbenkas(t) ("For The Benefit Of Our Rib Cage"). It registered to the
During the season 1982–83, the match between Standard Liège and Waterschei had been fixed (Standard Liège–Waterschei match fixing scandal) and Standard Liège eventually won the championship.
Waterschei won the
Notable players were among others Lei Clijsters (international, and father of former tennis star Kim Clijsters), keeper Klaus Pudelko, striker Heinz Gründel, Icelandic striker Larus Gudmundsson, midfielder Pier(re) Janssen and Dutch defender and international Adrie Van Kraaij.
Honours
- Winners: 1979–80, 1981–82
- Runners-up: 1954–55
See also
References
- Belgian football clubs history
- RSSSF Archive – 1st and 2nd division final tables
- THOR WATERSCHEI Football-Blog (German)
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