in 16th position and was expected to relegate having their last game scheduled against KAA Gent. After months of confusion the league decided to close the season the way it left off with one game remaining, without Waasland Beveren having a chance to save themselves competitively from relegation. Unfairly enough the first division B finalists were allowed to play their playoff games for promotion to the First Division A despite the league shutdown. Having seen the hypocrisy, Waasland Beveren decided to take legal action for unfair use of power. The court battle lasted for many weeks and finally justice was awarded in Waasland Beveren favour to remain in First Division. The league was forced to make reforms and change the way the league operated and thus the league comprised 18 teams instead of 16 which included Waasland Beveren and the two finalists from First Division B, both K Beerschot VA ( official champions) and OH Leuven. On 13 September 2020, it was announced that Waasland-Beveren would be taken over by American sports investment group, Bolt Football Holdings now having a 97% share in the club. On 7 June 2022, the club announced it had come to an agreement with K.S.K. Beveren to share the identity of the former club under that name, allowing Waasland-Beveren to be renamed and use the similar name SK Beveren from 1 July 2022. Players Current squad Out on loan Club staff Managers Dirk Geeraerd (2005–2006) Regi Van Acker (2006–2007) Dirk Geeraerd (1 July 2010 – 18 November 2012) Glen De Boeck (19 November 2012 – 29 October 2013) Bob Peeters (5 November 2013 – 23 May 2014) Ronny Van Geneugden (28 May 2014 – 30 December 2014) Guido Brepoels (2015) Stijn Vreven (2015–2016) Čedomir Janevski (2017) Philippe Clement (2017) Sven Vermant (2018) Yannick Ferrera (2018) Adnan Čustović (17 November 2018 – 26 August 2019) Arnauld Mercier (30 August 2019 – 2 March 2020) Nicky Hayen (4 May 2020 – 30 June 2021) Marc Schneider (1 July 2021 – 27 Feb 2022) Jordi Condom (28 Feb 2022 – present) References External links Official website Association football clubs established in 1936 Football clubs in Belgium 1936 establishments in Belgium Organisations based in Belgium with royal patronage Belgian Pro League clubs Beveren Sport in East Flanders Sint-Niklaas Sports team relocations