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 31-03-2003 

Opponent Lierse out of centrale defenders

Opponent Lierse out of centrale defenders

Lierse's Laurent Fassotte's season is over. The defender was operated at his appendix and will be out for 8 weeks.
This means that trainer Emilio Ferrera is out of central defenders for the game against Anderlecht. Read more »

 29-03-2003 

Vanderhaeghe also to Croatia

Vanderhaeghe also to Croatia

Despite the fact that Yves Vanderhaeghe is out after an operation at the left knee, he travelled to Croatia. This is on an invitation of the sponsor.
"This will be an amusing trip and I feel great. Read more »

Lierse interested in Crasson

Lierse interested in Crasson

Lierse is interested in Bertrand Crasson. Some papers are writing this. Crasson can play where he wants, and for free, because Anderlecht don't give him a new contract. Read more »

 28-03-2003 

 27-03-2003 

Lommel bankrupt: Lokeren to 2nd place?

Lommel bankrupt: Lokeren to 2nd place?

SK Lommel steps out of the league. The club is bankrupt. Therefore, it is possible that all results of the club will be cut. This would bring Lokeren to the second place, 2 points ahead of Anderlecht. Lokeren lost on the 3rd matchday against Lommel. Read more »

 26-03-2003 

Roda start negotiations with Ilic

Roda start negotiations with Ilic

Aleksandar Ilic started the negotiations with Roda JC. He's still under contract for one year at RSCA, but he may leave the club. Roda want to offer the player a contract for three years. Read more »

De Boeck fears knee-injury

De Boeck fears knee-injury

Glen De Boeck fears for an early end to his season. He is still hoping that the injury at his knee will heal, but the chances for an operation are increasing. Read more »

Red Devils: Baseggio or Englebert?

Red Devils: Baseggio or Englebert?

National coach Anthuenis will reveal his starting line-up on Friday (for the game against Croatia). Though he's still doubting about one position on the midfield: will Walter Baseggio play next to Timmy Simons or will the coach pick Gaëtan Englebert? Read more »

 25-03-2003 

RSCA to South-Korea?

RSCA to South-Korea?

Anderlecht might go to South-Korea by the end of this season. The club can play two extra games there. The only condition is that Seol will play. Read more »

Portsmouth want Milojevic

Portsmouth want Milojevic

Portsmouth are interested in Milojevic. The goalkeeper's contract ends at the end of this season, but Anderlecht want to keep him and offer him a new contract.
There are also negotiations going on with De Wilde and Pavlovic. Read more »

Milan and Man U scouted Aruna

Milan and Man U scouted Aruna

Last Sunday, scouts of AC Milan were watching the prestations of Aruna. Aruna's contract ends in 2004, but manager Verschueren claims that the Ivorian player will sign until 2006. "It's better for him to stay here for a few years. Read more »


 24-03-2003 

Newspapers praise RSCA

Newspapers praise RSCA

The newspapers are for once very praising about the Mauves. The titles are clear. Also Broos was praised, who obtained good results with youth players. Read more »

Negotiations about new contract Aruna delayed

Negotiations about new contract Aruna delayed

Aruna plays for his national team this week in the qualification round for the Africa Cup. Therefore, the negotiations about a new contract are delayed for a week. Meanwhile, it's uncertain that Filip De Wilde will stay or not. Read more »

 23-03-2003 

Anderlecht-Brugge 5-1

Anderlecht-Brugge 5-1

Anderlecht has won his toptable match against Club Brugge with 5-1. The leader still has 11 points of advance on the Brussels' club, who is again second. Read more »

 22-03-2003 

 21-03-2003 

De Bilde might go to Spain

De Bilde might go to Spain

Gilles De Bilde might go to Alaves. The Spanish club is prepared to get the striker immediatly on a loan and this for 3 months, with an option for a final transfer. Read more »

Aruna will sign until 2006

Aruna will sign until 2006

Aruna (22) is close to an agreement with Anderlecht. He will probably sign a new contract until 2006. It's expected that he'll sign by the end of the month. That way, Anderlecht want to keep on building to a young team. Read more »

Preview on RSCA-FCB

Preview on RSCA-FCB

Brugge: Sandy Martens is suspended. Bengt Saeternes or Tim Smolders might replace him. It's most likely that Saeternes will play. He's fit again and ready to play.
Anderlecht: Glen De Boeck is injured. Normally he'll be fit. Read more »

 20-03-2003 

RSCA start with young team

RSCA start with young team

According to several newspapers, Goran Lovré will play again on Sunday against Brugge. This means that Anderlecht will start with a young midfield with Lovré-Junior-Baseggio-Kolar. With these 4 players, the Brussels club won the game in Genk. Read more »

RSCA-FCB will be played (update)

RSCA-FCB will be played (update)

The top match Anderlecht-Club Brugge will take place. That's what a city counsellor said today.
Earlier, several newspapers reported that the game couldn't take place because of planned peace demonstrations that same day. Read more »

 19-03-2003 

Alin Stoica doesn't play vs. RSCA

Alin Stoica doesn't play vs. RSCA

Alin Stoica will not play in the game between Club Brugge and his former club Anderlecht. "I don't want to get involved in controversial situations with the club that made me big. Read more »

Reactions on transfer Zetterberg

Reactions on transfer Zetterberg

Zetterberg: "I want an open conversation with Broos before the start of the new season. That way, I want to take a good start." Zetterberg also reacted on the critisism: "My diabetes is under controle. Read more »

Wilhelmsson close to transfer

Wilhelmsson close to transfer

Anderlecht are close to an agreement with Christian Wilhelmsson.
The 24-years old Swede is now playing for Stabaek, a former opponent of Anderlecht in the Uefa-cup. Wilhelmsson is a midfielder. Trainer Broos want to put him on the right wing. Read more »


 18-03-2003 

Lierse-RSCA possibly on Sunday

Lierse-RSCA possibly on Sunday

The topper between Lierse and Anderlecht could be moved from Friday the 4th of April to Sunday the 6th. Anderlecht has asked it because some internationals will be playing in Euro 2004 qualification matches. Lierse is ready to accept the proposal. Read more »

Vanderhaeghe's operation successful

Vanderhaeghe's operation successful

The operation from Yves Vanderheaghe has been a success. The midfielder from Anderlecht has been operated at the knee monday and has left hospital tuesday. "The doctor told me that everything went perfectly right. Read more »

RSCA interested in Gil Swerts

RSCA interested in Gil Swerts

Anderlecht already has scouted a few times the young belgian Gil Swerts from Excelsior Rotterdam. The right-defender has got a good report but Anderlecht hasn't found an agreement to buy him. Read more »

Will De Wilde play against Brugge?

Will De Wilde play against Brugge?

There are soime rumours that Filip De Wilde might get a chance to play in the upcoming game against Club Brugge. Because of the good prestations of Zitka, this seems unbelievable, so we'll have to wait to see whether it's true or not. Read more »

 17-03-2003 

Zetterberg is in Belgium

Zetterberg is in Belgium

The Swede Pär Zetterberg will be in Belgium on Tuesday and on Wednesday to do some medical tests. After these tests, he will sing a contract of two years with one year in option. The problems with the knee of Zetterberg are history. Read more »

Anderlecht-Brugge: action against violence

Anderlecht-Brugge: action against violence

During the match Anderlecht-Brugge at Sunday 23 March, Fortis and Dexia, the sponsors of Anderlecht and Club Brugge, undertake in cooperation with the Liga of Porf. Football, an action against the violence in the stadiums. Read more »

 16-03-2003 

RSCA need to send a fax

RSCA need to send a fax

Five clubs still have to send a fax for the licences to the Belgian Union. These are Sint-Truiden, Lierse, Club Bruges, GBA and Anderlecht. Read more »

Mons-RSCA 1-2

Mons-RSCA 1-2

Anderlecht has won its general rehersal against Mons with 1-2 before the toptable match against club Brugge.
The first half was very messy, without any tempo and full of technical mistakes. Read more »

 15-03-2003 

Olivier Deschacht is too tired

Olivier Deschacht is too tired

"I'm too tired" confesses Olivier Deschacht. "I work too hard and I don't do that much to relax. I'm in some sort of circle and I can't get out." A possible solution is taking extra vitamines and minerals. Deschacht already did that in October. Read more »

 14-03-2003 

Zetterberg comes for medical tests

Zetterberg comes for medical tests

Chairman Vanden Stock let us know that the transfer of Zetterberg is almost completed now. Next Tuesday, the Swede will come to Brussels for some medical tests. Afterwards he can sign a contract for 2 or 3 years. Read more »

De Wilde to Lierse? (update)

De Wilde to Lierse? (update)

Anderlecht-goalkeeper Filip De Wilde could go to Lierse. Their current goalie, Yves Van Der Straeten, might leave the club, since his contract ends. "We want to continue with Yves, but several other team are interested in him. Read more »

Vanderhaeghe to doctor Martens

Vanderhaeghe to doctor Martens

Yves Vanderhaeghe (knee) left the training after 3 minutes. He's out for the game against Mons. Today he'll visit doctor Martens. Vanderhaeghe hopes on good news so he can play vs. Brugge and for the national team. Read more »

Season over for Vanderhaeghe (update)

Season over for Vanderhaeghe (update)

Yves Vanderhaeghe's season is over. The Anderlecht-player needs and operation at his knee and will be out for 3 months.
Because of that, Vanderhaeghe misses some very important games with Anderlecht and the Red Devils. Read more »

 13-03-2003 

About De Bilde and De Wilde...

About De Bilde and De Wilde...

Gilles De Bilde will not leave for Qatar. De Bilde's manager Dirk Degraen is scared of a possible war in Iraq. Degraen advised to wait for another 10 days. Though he's not optimistic. Read more »

RSCA follow Ishizaki

RSCA follow Ishizaki

Anderlecht are interested in the Swedish player Stefan Ishizaki. The 20-years old Ishizaki is a right wing, but could be positioned in the center too. His contract for AIK Solna ends this season. That way, Anderlecht don't have to pay for the player. Read more »

 12-03-2003 

"No deal with Zetterberg yet"

Michel Verschueren denies an deal with Pär Zetterberg. Though it seems that it won't take long before the Swedish player will sign his contract. "We are still negotiating, and Zetterberg still needs to undergo medical tests", it sounded. Read more »

Traoré and Lovre out

Traoré and Lovre out

Traoré is injured and will be out for a while. Lovre has to cease the training. He'll be examined on Thursday. Lovre is also suspended for the game against Mons. Read more »

Is De Wilde about to quit?

Is De Wilde about to quit?

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos won't put Filip De Wilde in the A-team anymore as long as he didn't get a new contract. The goalkeeper, almost 39 years old, recovered from a foot-injury and is ready to play. Read more »

 11-03-2003 

Zetterberg signs for 3 years

Zetterberg signs for 3 years

According to Het Nieuwsblad (newspaper), Pär Zetterberg will sign a contract for 3 years with Anderlecht. The 32-years old Swedish player can leave his club, Olympiakos Piraeus, since his contract comes to an end. Read more »

Fancard free for everybody

Fancard free for everybody

Soon, the fan card will become free. From next season on, children younger than 12, will not have to pay anymore. One year later, fancards will be distributed for free. Though the clubs need to do better controls on who buys one. Read more »

 10-03-2003 

Tomorrow decision over De Bilde?

Tomorrow decision over De Bilde?

Anderlecht are expecting more information about a possible transfer of Gilles De Bilde to a club in Qatar. He could sign a contract for 2 months with an option on an extra season. Anderlecht are prepared to let him go. Read more »

 09-03-2003 

Anderlecht win against Genk

Anderlecht win against Genk

Anderlecht defeated Genk after a very strong game. The Mauves controled the match and created several good chances. Aruna scored in the first half, but somehow, the linesman noticed off-side. Read more »

 08-03-2003 

De Bilde to Qatar?

De Bilde to Qatar?

A club from Qatar is interested in Gilles De Bilde. "I was informed abou this last Thursday", he said in the newspapers. "I was surprised. I can go play there for 2 months and I know how much money you can earn there. I will consider the offer". Read more »

 07-03-2003 

Fair-play message on shirts?

Fair-play message on shirts?

As earlier reported, the sponsors of Club Brugge and Anderlecht are planning a Fair Play-action for the game of March 23 between both clubs. One of the ideas is to put a Fair Play-message on the shirts. Read more »

Crasson could go to Japan

Crasson could go to Japan

The Japanese first division team Urawa Red Diamonds are interested in Bertrand Crasson. Six months ago, the Japanese already informed after Crasson, but the defender is not intending to go. Read more »

Anderlecht want to keep Seol

Anderlecht want to keep Seol

Anderlecht are not intending to let striker Ki-Hyeun Seol leave the club. Seol's contract ends in 2004, but doesn't want to stay.
The Mauves now want a new discussion with the player and his manager. Read more »

 06-03-2003 

Seol wants to leave Anderlecht

Seol wants to leave Anderlecht

Ki-Hyeun Seol wants to leave Anderlecht after this season. Therefore, the nogotiations about a new contract are postponed. Seol's manager is already searching for other teams. Seol's contract ends in 2004. Read more »

 04-03-2003 
 03-03-2003 

Anderlecht win after bad game

Anderlecht win after bad game

After a very boring game, Anderlecht has defeated Charleroi with 2-0.
In the beginning, it was Charleroi that was attacking Eduardo scored almost thanks to the leg of Tihinen. Read more »

Mons-RSCA on Sunday

Mons-RSCA on Sunday

The game between Mons and Anderlecht will be played in Sunday, March 16. The kick-off will be given at 8:00pm. The match will be broadcasted live on Canal+. Read more »

Vandenhaute might succeed Verschueren

Vandenhaute might succeed Verschueren

Anderlecht-manager Verschueren might have his successor. "By the end of this year, I will announce who it is. I can already say that my best candidate has his own company." It's possible that Verschueren means Wouter Vandenhaute. Read more »

 02-03-2003 
 01-03-2003 

Zitka apologises with press

Zitka apologises with press

Daniël Zitka apologised for his reactions towards the press. The goalkeeper of Anderlecht said that the press only want to "destroy him". Today, Zitka said in the newspapers that he didn't mean to say such things. Read more »

Verschueren almost left the club

Verschueren almost left the club

After the duel with Panathinaikos, Michel Verschueren almost left the club for good. Anderlecht-secretarian Colin made a remark about Verschueren's behaviour of the past week. Chairman Roger Vanden Stock calmed down both sides. Read more »

Who will be the successor of manager Verschueren?

Who will be the successor of manager Verschueren?

Anderlecht-manager Michel Verschueren is looking for his successor. The 71-years old Anderlecht manager has been serving the club since 1981-1982. "Mister Michel" said on TV that he will announce the name of his successor before the end of this year. Read more »