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 28-02-2003 

Players refuse comments to press

Players refuse comments to press

Several players refused all comments to the press on the first training after the victory against Panathinaikos. Glen de Boeck and Yves Vanderhaeghe were two of them. "The newspapers already wrote enough", reacted Hugo Broos. Read more »

 27-02-2003 

RSCA-FCB on March 23

RSCA-FCB on March 23

Manager Verschueren announced the date of Anderlecht - Club Brugge. It will be played on Sunday, March 23. The kick-off will be given at 1:00pm, 3:00pm or 8:00pm. Mayor Simonet will decided over that later on. Read more »

Preview on RSCA-Panathinaikos

Preview on RSCA-Panathinaikos

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos might swap Zitka for Filip De Wilde.
"I will ask him if he still has enough self-confidence after the bad results of the team" said Broos. Read more »

Anderlecht - Pan. Athens : 2-0

Anderlecht - Pan. Athens : 2-0

Anderlecht is no longer in the UefaCup. After a 3-0-defeat a week ago, Anderlecht won with 2-0.
The Mauves were fighting bravely. Zitka was playing and Seol and Mornar on were on the bench, RSCA had nothing to lose. Read more »

Broos: "Felicitations for the players"

Broos:

Hugo Broos (coach) : "congrats for the players. They played like I askes them to play. Now you could see what great team we are and what we can. When the spirit is there, we can just do everything." (Canal +). Read more »

Webteam thanks the fans for atmosphere

Webteam thanks the fans for atmosphere

The fans created a great atmosphere inside the stadium. The team was pushed forward because of this. The webteam would like to thank all the fans for their fantastic support. Let's keep up the good work and support the team! Read more »

 26-02-2003 

Players-info about RSCA-Panathinaikos

Players-info about RSCA-Panathinaikos

Olivier Doll will probably start the game against Panathinaikos. He will replace the injured Deschacht. Anderlecht will play with 4 defenders. Crasson is suspended. Aruna appears in the starting line-up for extra offensive impulses. Read more »

Verschueren apologises with fans

Verschueren apologises with fans

Michel Verschueren called the Anderlecht fans "druged alcoholics". Later on, he apologised himself for this. "I didn't want to target all our fans", it sounded.
"I would be foolish if I wanted to hurt our own fans! Read more »

RSCA and Club negotiate about date

RSCA and Club negotiate about date

On Monday, the board of Anderlecht was having lunch with the Brugian board.
Both clubs wanted to discuss a date for their confrontation. Anderlecht proposed Wednesday, March 19 or Thursday, March 20. Read more »

Ressel agrees with Broos

Ressel agrees with Broos

Peter Ressel, the scout of Anderlecht, follows Hugo Broos in his opinion about a possible transfer of Pär Zetterberg.
"Nostalgia may not be a reason for a transfer. Read more »

9 players are injured

9 players are injured

De Bilde is training individually. On Monday, he'll rejoin the group. Seol and Lovré have rash all over their body. A specialist will examine them. Vanderhaeghe has an inflammation in his knee. Read more »


 25-02-2003 

Colleague trainers talk about RSCA

Colleague trainers talk about RSCA

Emilio Ferrero (Lierse), Paul Put (Lokeren), and former-Anderlecht-coach Aimé Anthuenis are their own ideas about the current situation at Anderlecht.
* "The match against Panathinaikos was a race between a Jaguar and a bicycle. Read more »

Broos interrupts training for discussion

Broos interrupts training for discussion

Broos interrupted the training for a short discussion with the board.
"The conversation was open and constructive. We didn't need more than 45 minutes", explained manager Verschueren. "The trainer has good intentions and we never doubted him. Read more »

Football Dept. decides over case De Bilde

Football Dept. decides over case De Bilde

The Football Department of Internal Affairs is questioning Gilles De Bilde for provoking behaviour during and after Club Brugge-Anderlecht (December 7). Back then, De Bilde repetedivly raised his middle finger to the Brugin fans. Read more »

RSCA follow Scandinavian players

RSCA follow Scandinavian players

Anderlecht-scouts are following a tournament in Scandinavia. Especially the Swedish right wing Wilhelmsson of Stab?k and the Finnish left back Saarinen of Rosenborg are candidat for a transfer to Brussels. RSCA already scouted Saarinen last year. Read more »

 24-02-2003 

Broos reacts on press-rumours

Broos reacts on press-rumours

For how long will Broos stay as coach? The press gathered in larged numbers on the Monday-training of the Mauves.
"If I have to believe everything they write, I'll be out of here soon", reacted Broos. Read more »

Board discusses crisis-situation

Board discusses crisis-situation

Not on Monday, but on Tuesday the board (manager Verschueren, chairman Roger Vanden Stock and honour-chairman Constant Vanden Stock) will discuss the current situation with trainer Hugo Broos.
"It will be an open discussion. We have to stay calm. Read more »

 23-02-2003 

"Take action, now!"

After the bad prestation on Panathinaikos, Anderlecht now lost against Mouscron.
The newspapers were looking for the cause of the problem. They came to the conclusion that the Anderlecht board is failing. This website agrees with that. Read more »


 22-02-2003 

RSCA-Club not on March 24

RSCA-Club not on March 24

The game between Anderlecht and Club Brugge will not be played on March 24. Both clubs refuse to play on that date. Anderlecht proposed April 2, but the Brugians refused because they miss a few foreign players on that date. Read more »

Soon negotiations with Zetterberg

Soon negotiations with Zetterberg

Chairman Roger Vanden Stock still wants Pär Zetterberg back. "I'll meet him next month in Athens to talk about a transfer. I don't expect any problems."
His father Constant Vanden Stock sees Zetterberg as the saviour of Anderlecht. Read more »

The players react on 3-0 defeat

The players react on 3-0 defeat

Captain De Boeck thinks the season of Anderlecht didn't fail. "A second place in the league is not bad" he said.
Crasson says that all the misery started in Brugge, where Anderlecht lost the game against Club, due to the referee. Read more »

 21-02-2003 

Fans angry with Broos

Fans angry with Broos

After the 3-0 defeat in the Uefacup, 600 supporters showed Broos their feelings. "Fire Broos!" and "we want to see football", it sounded. Also Vanden Stock was verbally attacked. Read more »

Broos not happy with return Zetterberg

Broos not happy with return Zetterberg

Hugo Broos isn't excited about a possible return of Pär Zetterberg. The Swedish player himself doesn't care. "It's not needed that everybody is happy with my possible return. Trainers come and go. You cannot control that yourself. Read more »

 20-02-2003 

RSCA estimate 1.2 million profit

RSCA estimate 1.2 million profit

If Anderlecht succeeds to obtain a good result against Panathinaikos, the club hopes to make a 1.25 million profit. If the stadium doesn't get sold out for the return game, the profit will be around 725.000 euro. Read more »

270th game for direct CL qualification

270th game for direct CL qualification

Anderlecht can bring glory to Belgium. If the Mauves obtain a good result, the Belgian champion of 2004-2005 might get direct access to the Champions League. Our country will be placed 9th then and pass Turkey on the UEFA-ranking. Read more »

Weak RSCA lost 3-0

Weak RSCA lost 3-0

Anderlecht did not look solid against Panathinaïkos. Sporting lacked ambition in the first period while in the second, it was not able to reach its purpose.
Anderlecht is the last Belgian club in the UEFA. Read more »

Reactions after the game

Reactions after the game

* Filip De Wilde: "I am really concerned about the way we were defeated. Panathinaikos are of a higher level than any Belgian first division team. I saw too many mistakes. Read more »

Broos and Vanden Stock surprised

Broos and Vanden Stock surprised

* Roger Vanden Stock : "Everybody was surprised because of the strength of Panathinaikos."
* Hugo Broos : "We played pretty well in the first half. In the second half, the Greeks were much stronger. It's normal we lost. Read more »


 19-02-2003 

RSCA sold 39.000 fancards

RSCA sold 39.000 fancards

Club Brugge sold most fancards until now, namely 50.000. Anderlecht are second with 39.000 sold cards. Standard (34.000) and Genk (27.000) complete the top-four. Read more »

Broos demands for Mpenza

Broos demands for Mpenza

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos wants to transfer Mbo Mpenza to Anderlecht. "Though I think Anderlecht won't be able to pay the transfer amount. And Mpenza wants to go play in a foreign league", he said. Read more »

Line-up of RSCA

Line-up of RSCA

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos still doesn't want to reveal his starting line-up for the game against Panathinaikos. Even the last training won't point out the starting 11. Read more »

De Bilde stays in Belgium

De Bilde stays in Belgium

Gilles De Bilde won't travel to Athens with the team. An examination pointed out an injury at his knee. De Bilde has to rest for one week. That way he'll misses the Uefacup-game vs. Panathinaikos and the game against Mouscron (league). Read more »

Jestrovic out for training

Jestrovic out for training

Nenad Jestrovic was out for Tuesday's training. He felt some pain in his adductors. Trainer Hugo Broos isn't worried. "After scoring 3 goals, every player feels something". Read more »

 18-02-2003 

What about Baseggio?

What about Baseggio?

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos hasn't revealed his team for the Uefa-cup duel vs. Panathinaikos yet. It is even possible that Walter Baseggio will start on the bench.
"I always had faith in Baseggio, but he has to change his way of playing. Read more »

All facts about Panathinaikos-RSCA

All facts about Panathinaikos-RSCA

* Anderlecht will train one last time in Belgium on Tuesday. Wednesday morning, the team flies to Greece.
* Anderlecht-goalkeeper Filip De Wilde has to stay home. He is not selected for the trip to Athens and he's really upset about it. Read more »

Broos: Baseggio plays

Broos: Baseggio plays

Trainer Hugo Broos announced in front of the TV camera's that Walter Baseggio will play in Athens. The trainer is still doubting whether he'll let Deschacht and Lovré start the game. Read more »

 17-02-2003 

Who will play in Athens?

Who will play in Athens?

Also Broos now have comments on Baseggio. Despite that, he'll leave with the team to Greece. Normally, he'll start at the game. De Boeck and De Bilde are recovered and ready for the clash with Panathinaikos. Read more »


 16-02-2003 

Broos : "De Bilde not ready"

Broos :

This is the team that will play against Antwerp: Zikta, Crasson, De Boeck, Ilic, Deschacht, Lovré, Vanderhaeghe, Hasi, Seol, Mornar, Jestrovic.
Gilles De Bilde injured and Baseggio is suspendend. Read more »

Anderlecht-Antwerp : 4-1

Anderlecht-Antwerp : 4-1

Anderlecht is again second after a deserved 4-1 against Antwerp. Trainer Broos had to miss Baseggio, De Boeck and De Bilde but that was no problem. The young Goran Lovré played a very strong match, also because Antwerp defended too much. Read more »

 15-02-2003 

RSCA finish licence documents

RSCA finish licence documents

RSC Anderlecht finished their licence documents. The National Football Organisation will now evalutie it. Each professional club has to complete their files soon, if they want to have a chance to start in the first division next year. Read more »

De Wilde wants new contract

De Wilde wants new contract

Anderlecht-goalkeeper Filip De Wilde, playing with the reserves for now, is happy with his physical condition. "I want to play again".
His contract ends after this season. After an evaluation, the club will decide over a new contract. Read more »

De Boeck reacts hard on team-mates

De Boeck reacts hard on team-mates

Anderlecht-defender Glen De Boeck is hard for his fellow-players. He claims that the players have not enough tactical intelligence.
De Boeck: "In several games, we lose the tactical control. Read more »

 14-02-2003 
 13-02-2003 

Baseggio out of starting line-up Devils?

Baseggio out of starting line-up Devils?

Thomas Buffel played a great game on the midfield with the Red Devils. He replaced Baseggio, but it looks like Buffel earned his place in the starting line-up now. That way, Baseggio will be no more than a substitute. Read more »

 12-02-2003 
 11-02-2003 

De Boeck: "No Red Devil anymore"

De Boeck:

Glen De Boeck is quite sure of the fact that he won't play for the national team anymore as long as Anthuenis is national coach.
"I'm not juged on my value at the moment. It's not that I was cut from the selection because of a few less good games. Read more »

 10-02-2003 

Genk-RSCA on Sunday

Genk-RSCA on Sunday

The game between Genk and Anderlecht, scheduled for Saturday, March 8 is moved to Sunday, March 9. Kick-off will be giving at 8:00pm. The game will be broadcasted live on Canal+. Read more »

Panathinaikos win of AEK

Panathinaikos win of AEK

Panathinaikos - AEK Athene 2-1: 30' Liberopoulos 1-0, 38' Maladenis 1-1, 71' Basinas 2-1 (pen)
Panathinaikos are leading the league with. Olympiakos are 2 points behind. PAOK and AEK follow on 5 and 9 points. Read more »

Baseggio and Hendrikx are injured

Baseggio and Hendrikx are injured

Anderlecht-player Baseggio is out for the game with the national team against Algeria. He left the training with a knee injury. Further examinations will point put how serious the injury is.
Also Marc Hendrikx has troubles with his knee joint. Read more »

 09-02-2003 

Anderlecht wins (0-2)

Anderlecht wins (0-2)

Anderlecht already made a very early goal thanks to De Boeck after a assist of Hasi. The best chances were for Anderlecht. A goal by Mornar became however (undeserved) disapproved and afterwards Herpoel saved a shot by Jestrovic with his foot. Read more »

Hasi: "A relief"

Hasi:

A reaction of Hasi after he played a very good game against Gent: "It is quite a relief that we were able to win after we lost in STVV. We had many chances but we made only two goals. Read more »

Panathinaikos lost in Cup

Panathinaikos lost in Cup

Panathinaikos, opponent of Anderlecht in the UEFA-cup has a lost against Aegaleo with 0-1 in the Cup. The return is in March. Tomorrow, Sunday, Panathinaikos plays against AEK Athens. They are still first in the competition. Read more »

 08-02-2003 

RSCA-FCB on April 14

RSCA-FCB on April 14

The calender commission of the National Football Organisation decided the place RSC Anderlecht - Club Brugge on April 14. On May 18, not a single game will be played because of the federale elections. Read more »

 07-02-2003 

Site down

Site down

Hardware problem! This caused a downtime of the site. The updates between these dates were added later on. Some less important news facts were left out. Read more »

 05-02-2003 

STVV-RSCA : Milojevic uncertain

STVV-RSCA : Milojevic uncertain

Milojevic is uncertain for the game against St-Truiden. Peersman is ready to take over his place. Also, De Wilde and Tihinen will play this Friday with the reserves against Gent. Read more »

 04-02-2003 

Elos Elonga Ekakia plays soccer

Elos Elonga Ekakia plays soccer

Almost three years after his heavy accident, the Congolese striker signed a contract till the end of the season with Francs Borains. "But this club is for me only the beginning of the return to the first class'', says the ex-anderlecht player. Read more »

Stvv-rsca: the selection

Stvv-rsca: the selection

Broos chose 15 players for the game against STVV: Baseggio, Crasson, Of Bilde, Of Boeck, Deschacht, Hasi, Hendrikx, Ilic, Jestrovic, Lovré, Milojevic, Mornar, Seol, Vanderhaeghe in Zitka. Read more »

 03-02-2003 

Pavlovic not to Sturm Graz

Pavlovic not to  Sturm Graz

Pavlovic will not go to Sturm Graz. The Yougoslave does not want to be lent to the FC Liège. Now; the wil end his contract at the end of the season and they will give him an open contract so he's a free player. Read more »

 01-02-2003 

Karaca to Holland

Karaca to Holland

Yasin Karaca will not go to Galatasaray but to Graafschap. "We did not find us agreed with Galatasaray", explains Verschueren. At last, the young Chen will remain at Anderlecht, in contrast to Gybels, he goes to D2. Read more »