Lucchese 1905 facts for kids
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| Full name | Lucchese 1905 s.r.l. | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Rossoneri (Red-Blacks) | |||
| Founded | 1905 | |||
| Ground | Stadio Porta Elisa, Lucca, Italy |
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| Capacity | 7.386 | |||
| Chairman | Andrea Bulgarella | |||
| Manager | Giorgio Gorgone | |||
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Lucchese 1905 s.r.l., often just called Lucchese, is a football club from Italy. They are based in Lucca, a city in the Tuscany region. The team plays in Serie C, which is the third-highest football league in Italy. Lucchese was first started in 1905. They last played in Italy's top league, Serie A, in 1952.
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History of Lucchese Football Club
How Lucchese Started
The club was founded on May 25, 1905. It was the first football team for the town of Lucca. The club was first called Lucca Football Club. It was started by the Vittorio brothers and Guido Mensini. One of their first big wins was the Goblet of the King in the 1919–20 season. In the same season, Lucca also won the Regional Cup of Tuscany.
Changes to the Club's Name
Becoming U.S. Lucchese-Libertas
In 1924, the club joined with another local team. They changed their name to Unione Sportiva Lucchese-Libertas. In the 1920s, some famous players like Ernesto Bonino and Giovanni Moscardini played for the club.
The 1930s were a good time for the club. They moved up to Serie B, and then in 1936, Lucchese got promoted to Serie A. This is the top football league in Italy. They stayed in Serie A for three seasons. When World War II began, the club moved back down to Serie B. Before the war, players like Egri Erbstein, Aldo Olivieri, and Antonio Perduca were very popular with the fans. Lucchese got promoted to Serie A again in 1947 and played there for five more seasons.
Becoming A.S. Lucchese Libertas
In 1984, the club changed its name again to A.S. Lucchese Libertas.
The club also spent many seasons in Serie B (their last time was in 1998–99). They also played in Serie C1. A famous coach, Luigi Simoni, who won the UEFA Cup with Inter Milan, also coached Lucchese.
In 2008, the club faced serious money problems. They had to restart in a very low amateur league called Terza Categoria.
New Beginnings for Lucchese
Starting as S.S.D. Sporting Lucchese
A new team was formed to represent Lucca. It was called Società Sportiva Dilettantistica Sporting Lucchese. This new team was allowed to play in Serie D.
In its first season, Sporting Lucchese quickly won their group in Serie D. This meant they earned the right to play in the 2009–10 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.
Becoming A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905 Again
After their promotion, the new club changed its name to Associazione Sportiva Lucchese Libertas 1905. This happened after the owner bought the rights to the old team's name and logo. Lucchese got promoted for a second time in a row. They won their group in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione. The club then played in Lega Pro Prima Divisione during the 2010–11 season.
However, in the summer of 2011, Lucchese was removed from professional football. This was due to financial issues, and the club did not appeal the decision.
More Changes: F.C. Lucca 2011 to A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905
- F.C. Lucca 2011
On August 1, 2011, a new club was created for the city of Lucca. It was called Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Football Club Lucca 2011. This team was promoted from Eccellenza Tuscany to Serie D at the end of the 2011–12 season.
- F.C. Lucchese 1905
The club changed its name to F.C. Lucchese 1905 soon after being promoted.
- A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905
In the summer of 2013, the club changed its name back to A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905. In that same season, Lucchese returned to professional football. They won Group D of the 2013–14 Serie D. This earned them a spot in the new 2014–15 Lega Pro league.
After a difficult season in the 2018–19 Serie C, which had more money problems, Lucchese could not apply for the 2019–20 Serie C. The club had to restart again on July 1, 2019.
- S.S.D. Lucchese 1905
Right after being removed from Serie C, a new version of the club was formed. It was named S.S.D. Lucchese 1905. The Football Federation allowed this new team to play in Serie D.
Team Colors and Nickname
The team's main colors are red and black. Because of these colors, the team is often called Rossoneri. This means "Red-Blacks" in Italian.
Stadium
Lucchese plays its home games at the Stadio Porta Elisa. This stadium is located on Via dello Stadio in Lucca.
Team Achievements
Lucchese has won several titles and promotions throughout its history:
- Serie B
- Champions: 1935–36, 1946–47 (Group B)
- Serie C
- Champions: 1960–61
- Runners-up: 1945–46, 1977–78
- Serie C1
- Runners-up: 1989–90
- Serie C2
- Champions: 1985–86, 2009–10
- Serie D
- Champions: 1968–69, 2008–09, 2013–14
- Tuscany League Division 1
- Champions: 1929–30, 1932–33, 1933–34
- Promozione
- Champions: 1919–20
- Coppa Italia Serie C
- Champions: 1989–90
Players
Current Squad
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See also
In Spanish: Lucchese 1905 para niños
