James Storme, former Belgian footballer and coach, dies at 83

Former Belgian professional footballer and coach James Storme has passed away at the age of 83.

Storme had a significant career as a midfielder, playing over one hundred matches in the Belgian top flight. His playing career included stints with AA Gent, Standard Liège, and Union Saint-Gilloise.

Following his playing days, he transitioned into coaching, managing several clubs including Oostende, Kortrijk, Boom FC, Lokeren, Beerschot, and RAEC Mons. Notably, he led Boom FC to promotion to the first division in the early 1990s.

In his later years, Storme resided in Knokke-Heist and was involved in the scrap metal business. He was last seen in public on September 9 at the Jan Breydel Stadium during a Champions League match between Club Brugge and Aston Villa.