Archive for June 16th, 2008

Filed Under (News) by admin on June-16-2008

The definitive start signal for the building work on the stadium was given last week, when the demolition application
for stands 3 and 4 was applied for. After the legal notice period, the stands will be able to be demolished
(target date 5th July).

In a first phase a new standing terrace will be built on the Berg, and standing places behind the goal for away fans.
In a second phase the seated area above the Berg will be rebuilt. In a third phase, there will be a new stand for
away fans.

As a result of this supporters with a seat in stand 3 (rows L-J), the choice to move for half a year for the same price to the side rows of stand 1 (rows E-F or G). If desired they can also move to another area.



Filed Under (News) by Andrew on June-16-2008

From this season, Lierse will produce a Supporters Guide, with all the useful club info for every supporter.
12,000 copies of this guide will be printed, and will be sent to all Lierse supporters who registered in recent seasons.

With this Supporters Guide, we want to give an - early - kickoff to the new season. You’ll notice that K.Lierse S.K is an ambitious Club, that wants to take it’s place, where it belongs. That is of course in First Division.

After - a to say the least  - very fluctuating 2007-08 season, the board, coaching staff, all the players, and all the assistants are ready to get cracking again. You’ll notice that if you go through our supporters guide.

We’re ready for the return via the front door, and we’re of course counting on you. Because without its fans, a club is nowhere.

In this guide, you’ll find more information about season tickets, our vision for the future, our youth work, our (re-) building plans, our youth academy, our sporting plans, our business club, information over the renting of rooms, our Fanday and the website.



Filed Under (News) by Andrew on June-16-2008

This system is exceptionally for students in daytime education from the age of 14 and is unique in Belgium.
The system of spread payments offers students the chance to pay their season ticket over 4 parts without additional cost. For this system K.Lierse S.K. has found a reliable partner in KBC, who fully support the project.

How does it work?
   - I go to one of the participating KBC offices in my neighbourhood (under 18s do this accompanied by parent or guardian)
   - I open free of charge a current account with KBC with relevant normal conditions
About a week later I can collect in the KBC branch my season ticket + KBC Bankcard with Lierse logo



Filed Under (News) by Andrew on June-16-2008

Lierse is getting the new season off to a great start. We are fully behind incentives for our young fans.
We will maintain the various discounts on season tickets for fans younger than14-years old and we’ll start a system of spread payment for our students. Lierse is really doing more this year, much more!

From this season can all supporters between the ages of 0-14 become a member of the one and only Lierse Kidsclub: The Yellow Youngsters!

If you become a member of the Yellow Youngsters you receive all kinds of nice mailings and can take part in loads of fun activities. We’ll get together at different times of the season to take part in crazy Lierse activities (signing sessions, start-up trainings, interviews with players, drawing competitions…)

The Yellow Youngsters
                - You can register at the Club Secretariat
                - Your registration costs nothing, membership is totally free!
                - You get your own Yellow Youngsters Kids pass
                - A signed birthday card on your birthday
                - Various activities throughout the season
                - Have a chance to get on the pitch during a Lierse game with the Lierse mascot!
                - And much more

You can register from 17-June via yy@lierse.com, the official start is at the first home match.
On the new website our Yellow Youngsters get their own separate place



Filed Under (News) by Andrew on June-16-2008

Today the starting gun is fired for an an unpublished promotion campaign from K.Lierse S.K.
The campaign is titled ‘Together Champions’. Ambitious and full of promise.
The idea is to encourage Lierenaars and Kempenaars to buy a season ticket for what promises to be one of the most exciting football seasons in years.
An ambitious Board, strong financial support and a number of good signings must convince the supporters that there will be much to enjoy on the Lisp this year.
Two promotional buses and five Lierse promotion girls will be present at as many lierse activities as possible.
The Promoteam has also three Godparents: young, talented Lierse players who want to help out: Seth De Witte, Yoni Buyens and Frederic Frans.

The first activity at which the Promoteam will be present is on the social market in Lier on Friday 20th June. The day after, Saturday 21st June, they’ll be at the street market in Itegem. After that they’ll be on the road every weekend from Viersel to Herentals, and from Pulderbos to Heist op den Berg.

The Promoteam will be introduced at 20.00 tonight in the car park of the Herman Vanderpoorten Stadium.



Filed Under (News) by Andrew on June-16-2008

K.Lierse has after long negotiations, come to an agreement with WDE Holding over an exclusive sponsorship arrangement. After the Club made a sporting, financial and directorial turnaround at the end of last year, a new
chief sponsor has been sought. Although Lierse at the moment play in the Exqi League (2nd Division), there were various parties prepared to come in as chief sponsor in the new story of Lierse.
But for the Board of the Club it didn’t seem possible match the long term vision of the club in a lucrative contract
that at least equated to the ambition of the club. Through the internationalisation of the club and affiliation with
overseas football academies, the board wanted to get in a European-type sponsor. These negotiations are
currently in progress, but in a 1st division scenario.
Because this is not (yet) in place, the Board of Directors of Wadi Degla Egypro Holding decided to step in as
sponsor. Egypro is the construction leg of Wadi Degla Holding.
This commercial association gives WDE an important financial advantage, due to the strong brand name of the club,
it’s charisma, the very strong fanbase and the anticipated improved sporting performances.
Both parties agreed on a sponsorship for one year, with an option for a further three. The total value of the
contract is close to three million Euro, the biggest ever contract for Lierse. With this the possibility remains for
other big sponsors to come on board, or to take over the WDE contract partly or in full. Also within this contract, WDE can take on new sponsors.

Lierse chairman Leo Theyskens: “There were many candidates to come on board with us as sponsor.
But ultimately I’m convinced that we have made the right decision with Wadi Degla Egypro. They know us of course.
They are joining in our project and it’s logical that they want to get themselves better known in the European market. It does indeed involve a large figure, some 1 million Euro per year, but I know for sure that they can earn that back in the long term.”

Maged Samy (Wadi Degla Holding): “I have convinced my shareholders that this is a good investment. I’ve already said that our ambitions with this club extend very very far. Lierse is a club with an exceptional charisma.
With a rich tradition also and with a loyal support. The influence shall quickly extend further than the region or
province. So both parties can only become better as a result.”