Both teams suffer from promotional stress, and there is the third dog in the cone game: La Louvière. Exactly 20 years ago, Zulte Waregem succeeded. Francky Dury then led a team of floorers and bank directors to first class, and a flowering period for the club. Francky Dury, trainer SV Zulte Waregem 2001-2010 and 2011-2021: “Yes, a fantastic period. We played a very nice championship … That doesn’t work every year.”
Stijn Meert, player SV Zulte Waregem 2002-2012: “I think we used to suffer less from stress. To be honest, stress, we were able to get around very well. Having to win, which weighs on many players.”