FK Širvėna Biržai
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| Full name | Futbolo klubas "Širvėna" | ||
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| Founded | 1948 | ||
| Ground | Biržai Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Coordinates | 56°12′10″N 24°45′30″E / 56.20278°N 24.75833°E | ||
| Chairman | Vytautas Stanulevičius [1] | ||
| Manager | Mantas Pomeckis | ||
| League | II Lyga, (Western zone) | ||
| 2017 | 2nd | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Futbolo klubas Širvėna, commonly known as Širvėna, is a Lithuanian football club located in Biržai, center of Biržai District. They currently play in the II Lyga, Western zone, the third tier of Lithuanian football.[2]
History
Club was created in 1948 as part of respublican sport union "Žalgiris". From 1954 club was renamed "Siūlas" by the sponsorship reasons.
In soviet occupation time very often was changed control and sponsorship of club and every time was changed name.
"Silver age" was five seasons, year after year, when in 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 became runners up in "B" klasė (second tier) championship.
In 1978 and 1984 seasons in team played currently well known football manager Saulius Širmelis.
In 1990 was restructurisated club. In 1991 changed name to Širvėna. From 2003 a general sponsor was "Rinkuškiai" brewery. For sponshorship reasons club was renamed to "Rinkuškiai".
In 2013 club come back to II Lyga, Western zone, the third tier of Lithuanian football.
Before 2015 season head of the club promised fight for medals. [1]
In 2015 won in Western zone and had chances play in Pirma lyga (2nd tier), but they stay in II Lyga.
Currently play in II Lyga, Western zone.
What means Širvėna name
Lake Širvėna in Biržai. This lake is not natural. When was built Biržai Castle on the Agluona and Apaščia rivers at their confluence, and the artificial Lake Širvėna, covering about 40 km², was created. Major castle building works were finished in 1589.[3]
First time club was renamed Širvėna in 1965. Second time in 1991 and last time in 2013.
Historical names
- 1948 – Žalgiris
- 1954 – Siūlas
- 1955 – Kooperatininkas
- 1957 – MTS
- 1959 – MMS
- 1960 – Siūlas
- 1963 – Vairas
- 1965 – Širvėna
- 1968 – Siūlas
- 1972 – Statybininkas
- 1975 – Nemunas
- 1977 – Medis
- 1979 – Statybininkas
- 1980 – Medis
- 1987 – Rovėja
- 1991 – Širvėna
- 2003 – Rinkuškiai
- 2013 – Širvėna
Honours
The club's honours in soviet occupation period (Played in "B" klasė (second tier) and in an independent Lithuania period (since 1990).
Domestic
B klasė:
- Runners-up - 5
- 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957
- Runners-up - 5
Recent seasons team play in II Lyga West Zone championship.
- Winners - 1: 2015
- Runners-up - 1: 2017
Recent seasons
| Season | Level | Division | Position | Movements |
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| 2010 | Tier 4 | Trečia lyga (Panevėžys) | 2nd | |
| 2011 | Tier 4 | Trečia lyga (Panevėžys) | 2nd | |
| 2012 | Tier 4 | Trečia lyga (Panevėžys) | 1st | ↑ Promoted ↑ |
| 2013 | Tier 3 | Antra lyga (Vakarų zona) | 3rd | |
| 2014 | Tier 3 | Antra lyga (Vakarų zona) | 6th | |
| 2015 | Tier 3 | Antra lyga (Vakarų zona) | 1st | |
| 2016 | Tier 3 | Antra lyga (Vakarų zona) | 7th | |
| 2017 | Tier 3 | Antra lyga (Vakarų zona) | 2nd |
| ↑ Promoted | ↓ Relegated |
Kit evoliution
     1991-2002 (Home)
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  1991-2002 (Away)
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2003-2012 (Home)
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2013-2014 (Home kit)
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2015-2017 (Home kit)
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2018-present (Home kit)
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Goalkeepers kit
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Colors
| ŠIRVĖNA | ŠIRVĖNA |
Crest
- In "Rinkuškiai" period (2003-2012) crest was the same as "Rinkuškiai" brewery`s.
- In 2013 logo was changed. Eagle in logo the same like in flag and coat arms of Biržai town.
Stadium
Club play their home matches in Biržai Stadium. The current capacity of the stadium is 1,000 seats.
Current squad
- As of 7 August 2018[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ a b "Šiaurės rytai - nepriklausomas Biržų krašto laikraštis - „FK Širvėna" į prasidedantį sezoną žvelgia optimistiškai". Aiaure.lt. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ a b "II Lyga Vakarų Zona - Lietuvos Futbolas". Lietuvosfutbolas.lt. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Kuncevičius, Dr. Albinas. "Lithuanian Castles and the Possibilities of Their Use for Cultural Tourism". Association of Lithuanian Museums. Retrieved 15 March 2012.