Tirsense
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Futebol Clube Tirsense, commonly known as just Tirsense, is a Portuguese
football club from Santo Tirso
, founded in 1938. They currently play in the Portuguese Second Division Serie A
and finished last season in 2nd place, but lost in the playoffs in the 2007-08 season. They currently play their home games in Abel Alves de Figueiredo with a capacity of 12,000 spectators. Their current chairman is Vítor Carvalho and their manager is Joaquim Machado.
, they knocked the all-conquering Sporting Clube de Portugal side of the "Five Violins" out of the Portuguese Cup with a 2-1 victory. In 1994-95, they finished eighth (one win away from a UEFA Cup
position) in the First Division
, their highest-ever position. The following year, however, they were relegated, in the first of four consecutive demotions, dropping from the main championship in 1996 to the regional championships in 1999. The following year, the club was promoted to the Third Division.
In spite of this, Tirsense has a usual attendance of 1,500 to 2,000, among the best in Portuguese non-professional championships. Assuming an amateur status since 2004, the club is making a successful task honouring debts, and aspires to make a comeback to the top in a near future. Marcelo
(who already played in the English Premier League), along with Emerson Thomé
(better known in Portugal as Paredão), and Everton Giovanella
(Celta de Vigo
), are the most internationally known former club players. Recent names like Caetano, Rui Manuel, or Batista are also well remembered by the fans. From the more distant years, António Luís and Festa (former Portuguese international) are some of the most sounding names. Tirsense is currently coached by Joaquim Machado, who at his first season at the club as head coach (2006–07), managed to promote Tirsense to the Second Division, where the club currently competes in its Serie A.
Tueba Menayane
(89-91) Agostinho Caetano
(90-96) Rachid Daoudi
(95-96) Samson Siasia
(95-96)
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
football club from Santo Tirso
Santo Tirso
Santo Tirso is a city and municipality located in the north of Porto Metropolitan Area, Porto District, Portugal. In the region, the Ave Valley, there is a large center of textile industry....
, founded in 1938. They currently play in the Portuguese Second Division Serie A
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
and finished last season in 2nd place, but lost in the playoffs in the 2007-08 season. They currently play their home games in Abel Alves de Figueiredo with a capacity of 12,000 spectators. Their current chairman is Vítor Carvalho and their manager is Joaquim Machado.
History
The club's finest hour came without doubt in 1948-49 when, under the management of Artur PingaArtur de Sousa Pinga
Artur de Sousa, known for his nickname Pinga was a footballer and later coach who made his name in FC Porto, club he served until his death in 1963....
, they knocked the all-conquering Sporting Clube de Portugal side of the "Five Violins" out of the Portuguese Cup with a 2-1 victory. In 1994-95, they finished eighth (one win away from a UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
position) in the First Division
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
, their highest-ever position. The following year, however, they were relegated, in the first of four consecutive demotions, dropping from the main championship in 1996 to the regional championships in 1999. The following year, the club was promoted to the Third Division.
In spite of this, Tirsense has a usual attendance of 1,500 to 2,000, among the best in Portuguese non-professional championships. Assuming an amateur status since 2004, the club is making a successful task honouring debts, and aspires to make a comeback to the top in a near future. Marcelo
Marcelo dos Santos Cipriano
Marcelo dos Santos Cipriano , simply Marcelo, is a retired Brazilian-born Portuguese footballer who played as a striker.He played professionally in Portugal Marcelo dos Santos Cipriano (born 11 October 1969), simply Marcelo, is a retired Brazilian-born Portuguese footballer who played as a...
(who already played in the English Premier League), along with Emerson Thomé
Emerson Thome
Emerson Augusto Thome is a Brazilian former football player who last played for Vissel Kobe.He first came to England towards the end of the 1997-1998 season when moving to Sheffield Wednesday from Portuguese club S.L. Benfica, who signed him from Tirsense in 94/95, when the "jesuítas" stood one...
(better known in Portugal as Paredão), and Everton Giovanella
Everton Giovanella
Everton Giovanella is a retired Brazilian-Spanish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.He was best known for tireless physical display, and played most of his professional career in Spain - one full decade - namely being an important part in Celta de Vigo's domestic and European...
(Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
), are the most internationally known former club players. Recent names like Caetano, Rui Manuel, or Batista are also well remembered by the fans. From the more distant years, António Luís and Festa (former Portuguese international) are some of the most sounding names. Tirsense is currently coached by Joaquim Machado, who at his first season at the club as head coach (2006–07), managed to promote Tirsense to the Second Division, where the club currently competes in its Serie A.
Former international footballers
The following footballers have been playing for their national football team while playing for Tirsense:Tueba Menayane
Tueba Menayane
Tueba Menayane , simply Tueba, is a retired Congolese footballer who played as a right midfielder.He played most of his professional career in Portugal, appearing for six different clubs.-Football career:...
(89-91) Agostinho Caetano
Agostinho Caetano
Agostinho Manuel Almeida Caetano is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a forward.His son, Rui, is also a footballer, and a forward. He made his professional debuts at F.C. Paços de Ferreira.-External links:**...
(90-96) Rachid Daoudi
Rachid Daoudi
Rachid Daoudi is a retired Moroccan football player.He played for several clubs, including Wydad Casablanca, Spanish 2nd Division Xerez CD, AlWasl Club and Al Ain FC in the United Arab Emirates....
(95-96) Samson Siasia
Samson Siasia
Samson Siasia is a former football striker from Nigeria and the former head coach of the Nigerian Men National football team from 2010 to 2011.-Club career:...
(95-96)