Lillestrøm SK facts for kids
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| Full name | Lillestrøm Sportsklubb | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Kanarifugla, Fugla (The Canaries, The Birds) |
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| Short name | LSK | |||
| Founded | 2 April 1917 | |||
| Ground | Åråsen Stadion Lillestrøm |
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| Capacity | 12,250 | |||
| Chairman | Morten Kokkim | |||
| Head coach | Dag Eilev Fagermo | |||
| League | Eliteserien | |||
| 2024 | Eliteserien, 15th of 16 (relegated) | |||
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Lillestrøm Sportsklubb, often called LSK, is a professional football club from Lillestrøm, Norway. This city is located just outside the capital, Oslo. The club was started on April 2, 1917, when two local football teams joined together.
LSK plays its home games at Åråsen Stadion, which can hold 12,250 fans. Their main training area is Lillestrøm stadion or the indoor LSK-Hallen. Lillestrøm SK holds a special record in Norwegian football: they played for 45 years in the top league without ever being sent down to a lower division (from 1975 to 2019). Many players from LSK have played for the Norwegian national team. Also, players from countries like the United States, Sweden, Iceland, Senegal, Finland, Malta, Australia, South Africa, Slovenia, Tunisia, Canada, Somalia, and Nigeria have played for LSK and their own national teams.
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History of Lillestrøm SK
Lillestrøm SK was founded on April 2, 1917. The team has won the Norwegian League five times. Their wins were in 1959, 1976, 1977, 1986, and most recently in 1989. They have also won the Norwegian Cup six times: in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1985, 2007, and 2017.
After the 2004 season, a former LSK player and German international, Uwe Rösler, became the head coach. In his first year, Lillestrøm finished fourth in the league. This result allowed them to play in the Royal League. They also reached the 2005 Norwegian Cup final but lost to Molde.
In 2006, many thought Lillestrøm would win the league. However, they finished fourth again. Because of this, Uwe Rösler was let go as coach. A few days later, Tom Nordlie took over.
Before the 2007 season, LSK signed Simen Brenne, a strong attacking midfielder. Under coach Nordlie, LSK played with a 4–3–3 system, which meant fast transitions from defense to attack. They finished fourth in the league and won the 2007 Norwegian Cup. They beat Haugesund 2–0 in the final at Ullevaal Stadion.
On May 29, 2008, Tom Nordlie left his coaching job after a tough start to the 2008 season. Erland Johnsen and Frode Grodås became temporary coaches. On August 19, 2008, the club announced that Henning Berg would become the new head coach in 2009. Berg's first goal was to save the team from being sent down to a lower league. He did this in his very first game, as LSK beat Rosenborg 4–2.
The 2009 season was challenging for LSK. The club faced money problems and sold or released 11 players. Many players also got injured. After 9 games, LSK had not won any matches and seemed likely to be relegated. But they made a great comeback in the second half of the season, finishing 11th. A new player, Nosa Igiebor, played very well in his first season.
The team continued to play well into the start of the 2010 season. By early June, LSK was fifth in the league and had not lost in 14 league games. However, their performance dropped a lot during the summer. They almost faced relegation again but improved late in the season to finish 10th.
In 2011, LSK started the season with many goals, scoring 18 in their first five games. This included a big 7–0 win against Stabæk. They were among the top teams until July. But in August, key players Anthony Ujah and Nosa Igiebor were sold because the club needed money. Another important player, Stefán Gíslason, also left. Then, their young striker Björn Bergmann Sigurðarson got injured for the rest of the season. The team did not win any of their last 11 league games, which was a new club record.
Coach Henning Berg was fired three matches before the season ended. The club nearly got relegated again. However, other teams like Start and Sarpsborg played even worse, so Lillestrøm stayed in the top league.
After the season, Magnus Haglund became the new coach. Lillestrøm bought 11 new players for the 2012 season. But these changes did not help much. The team struggled again and was close to relegation until the last few weeks. A strong finish helped them end up in 9th place. Overall, the season was a disappointment.
For the 2013 season, the club spent less money and started with a smaller squad of 18 senior players. LSK under Haglund played well away from home but often struggled at their own stadium.
Achievements
- Norwegian League:
- Winners (5): 1958–59, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1989
- Runners-up (8): 1959–60, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1994, 1996, 2001
- Norwegian Cup:
- Winners (6): 1977, 1978, 1981, 1985, 2007, 2017
- Runners-up (8): 1953, 1955, 1958, 1980, 1986, 1992, 2005, 2022
- Royal League:
- Runners-up (1): 2005–06
- UEFA Intertoto Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 2006
European Football History
Lillestrøm SK has played in several European football competitions. These include the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Europa Conference League, and the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
Here is a summary of their performance in European competitions:
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Last season played |
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| European Cup UEFA Champions League |
14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 2002–03 |
| UEFA Cup | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 35 | 49 | 2018–19 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 1993–94 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2022–23 |
| UEFA Intertoto Cup | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 2006 |
| Total | 64 | 22 | 9 | 33 | 81 | 102 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against. Older competitions are shown in italics.
Club Records
- Greatest home victory: 10–0 against Geithus, October 4, 1953
- Greatest away victory: 7–0 against Stabæk, March 20, 2011
- Heaviest home loss: 1–7 against Fredrikstad, August 15, 1954
- Heaviest away loss: 1–7 against Odd, June 7, 1953
- Highest attendance at Åråsen Stadion: 13,652 fans against Vålerenga, May 16, 2002
- Highest average attendance for a season: 9,018 in 2007
- Most appearances in total: 720 games by Frode Kippe (1997–1998, 2002–2019)
- Most appearances in the league: 441 games by Frode Kippe (1997–1998, 2002–2019)
- Most goals scored in total: 319 goals by Tom Lund (1967–82)
- Most goals scored in the league: 154 goals by Tom Lund (1967–82)
- Most goals scored in one season: 26 goals by Tom Lund in 1973
Current Squad
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For season transfers, see transfers winter 2023–24.
Players on Loan
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Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Dag Eilev Fagermo |
| Assistant coach | |
| Goalkeeping coach | Fredrik Vestgård |
| Fitness coach/Physio | Geir Kåsene |
| Physio | Erik Kveen |
| Head of Analytics | André Schelander |
| Sports coordinator | Tor Arne Solberg |
| Mental coach | Mette Rosseland |
| Doctor | Pål Jeroen Husby |
| Nutritionist | André Baumann |
| Scout | Espen Olsen |
Academy Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head of academy |  Toni Ordinas |
| Head of Development | Frode Kippe |
Club Management
| Position | Name |
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| Chairman | Morten Kokkim |
| Managing director | Robert Lauritsen |
| Sporting director | Simon Mesfin |
| Sales and partnership rep | Kari Herredsvela |
| Sales and partnership rep | Andreas Nilsen Grov |
| Financial and administration director | Linda Djupnes |
| Head of communications | Morten Stokstad |
| Marketing consultant/club store manager | Jørgen Heen Enger |
Former Coaches
- Alf Martinsen (1947–50; 1952–53)
Karl Guðmundsson (1958; 1960)- Ragnar Larsen (1962)
- Walther Svendsen (1963)
- Henry Mathiesen (1964–1965)
- Rolf Wahl (1966)
- Ivar Christiansen (1967)
- Rolf Wahl (1968)
- Svein Bergersen/ Rolf Wahl (1971)
- Oddvar Richardsen (1972)
- Joar Hoff (1973)
- Ronny Mathiesen (1974)
- Joar Hoff (1975–1976)
Joe Hooley (1977–1980)- Kjell Schou-Andreassen (1980–1982)
- Joar Hoff (1982)
- Bill Foulkes (1984)
- Tom Lund (1985–1988)
David Hay (1989–1990)- Tom Lund (1 July 1990 – 30 June 1991)
- Ivar Hoff (1991–1993)
- Teitur Þórðarson (1994– Sept 9, 1995)
- Arne Erlandsen/ Kjetil Osvold (Sept 10, 1995–1996)
- Per Brogeland (1996– 1 June 1997)
- Even Pellerud (1997)
- Arne Erlandsen (1998–2005)
Uwe Rösler (2005–2007)- Tom Nordlie (2007 – 29 May 2008)
- Erland Johnsen (caretaker) (29 May 2008 – 16 June 2008)
- Erland Johnsen (16 June 2008 – 21 Oct 2008)
- Henning Berg (21 Oct 2008 – 26 Oct 2011)
- Petter Belsvik/
Magnus Powell (caretakers) (26 Oct 2011–2012) - Magnus Haglund (2012–2015)
- Rúnar Kristinsson (2015– 18 Sep 2016)
- Arne Erlandsen (20 Sep 2016 – 26 June 2018)
- Arild Sundgot (caretaker) (26 June 2018 – 13 July 2018)
- Jörgen Lennartsson (13 July 2018 – 2 December 2019)
- Tom Nordlie (caretaker) (3 December 2019 – 11 December 2019)
- Geir Bakke (31 December 2019 – 12 July 2023)
- Simon Mesfin/ Frode Kippe (caretakers) (12 July 2023 – 20 August 2023)
- Eirik Bakke (caretaker) (20 August 2023 – 21 December 2023)
- Andreas Georgson (21 December 2023 – 26 July 2024)
- Robin Asterhed (caretaker) (9 August 2024 – 23 August 2024)
David Nielsen (caretaker) (23 August 2024 – 30 September 2024)- Dag Eilev Fagermo (30 September 2024 –)
Supporters and Rivalries
Lillestrøm is one of the most popular football clubs in Norway. Their official fan club, called Kanarifansen, has over 5,000 members. Kanarifansen was started on December 3, 1992. They even have their own magazines and clothing!
LSK's biggest rival is Vålerenga Fotball. They also have a rivalry with Rosenborg. A traditional local rival from when the club first started is Strømmen IF.
See also
In Spanish: Lillestrøm SK para niños
