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 30-04-2003 

Lierse negotiate with Crasson

Lierse negotiate with Crasson

On Friday, Lierse will negotiate with Bertrand Crasson. Both sides already talked about a transfer. It's already clear that the defender will earn less than he does now at Anderlecht. Read more »

 29-04-2003 

Kompany to A team

Kompany to A team

Vincent Kompany, a 17 years old central defender, will be moved from the B to the A-team next season. Arsenal are interested in the young player, but his father believes it's better for him to stay with Anderlecht for now. Read more »

Baseggio in starting line-up Red Devils

Baseggio in starting line-up Red Devils

Tomorrow, Belgium plays a a friendly game against Poland. The kick-off will be given at 8:30pm. The official line-up isn't revealed yet, but it's most likely that the following players will start the game. Read more »

 28-04-2003 

Junior's brother to Man U

Junior's brother to Man U

Junior's brother, Floribert Ngalula signed a contract for Manchester United for 4 years. The is 16 years old player wasn't under contract at Anderlecht yet. Ngalula plays for the Belgian national team (-16y). Read more »

Van Holsbeeck can start on July 1

Van Holsbeeck can start on July 1

The new manager, Herman Van Holsbeeck, can already start on July 1. Lierse will announce his successor soon.
The trainings at Anderlecht for next season, will start on June 30. The first practice camp will be held in Oisterwijk. Read more »

Deschacht joins the Red Devils

Deschacht joins the Red Devils

Jelle Van Damme and Emile Mpenza cannot play for the national team against Poland. Olivier Deschacht wil replace Van Damme. Anthuenis is not selecting a substitute for Mpenza. It's the first A-cap for the 22 years old Deschacht. Read more »


 27-04-2003 

Hasi suspended

Hasi suspended

Hasi has received his third yellow cart and will be suspended against GBA. It's most likely that the young Marc De Man will replace him. Read more »

 25-04-2003 

Cooperation between Lierse and RSCA?

Cooperation between Lierse and RSCA?

Lierse played a good season, but couldn't obtain European football. This calls for financial problems.
"We won the confidence of the fans and the sponsors, but we have to fight every day to survive" said Lierse chairman Vets. Read more »

Kolar is ill

Kolar is ill

Kolar is ill and it's doubtful that he can play next Sunday. Mornar didn't train, but will join the team today. Read more »

 24-04-2003 

Jestrovic wants to stay!

Jestrovic wants to stay!

Jestrovic refused an offer of Galatasaray. The Serbian player would like to stay another year in Anderlecht. This immediatly ends the rumours about a possible transfer of Sonck. Read more »


 23-04-2003 

RSCA scouted Dutch goalkeeper

RSCA scouted Dutch goalkeeper

Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos and his assistent Jacky Munaron scouted the Dutch keeper Danny Wintjens. The goalkeeper of MVV had not enough work to do, so he'll be revaluated. Read more »

Tihinen out, De Boeck had to rest

Tihinen out, De Boeck had to rest

Anderlecht-defender Hannu Tihinen has the measles. He needs to rest for one week, so he's out for the game against Lokeren. Gilles De Bilde is out for the rest of the season due to his operation yesterday. Read more »

Deschacht in national team?

Deschacht in national team?

National coach Aimé Anthuenis has the intention to select Olivier Deschacht for the interland game against Poland. "I want to try something on the left flank. I have many good players for that position. Read more »

Sonck as successor for Jestrovic?

Sonck as successor for Jestrovic?

According to some newspapers, Anderlecht showed some interest in Wesley Sonck. Both sides denied the rumour.
"Several teams want Jestrovic. Then we automaticly get some speculations about his successor. Read more »

Lommel forfait all games

Lommel forfait all games

Today, it was decided that Lommel won't play their remaining games anymore. It's not clear yet why this was decided. This way, the Mauves will win their remaining game on Lommel with 0-5. But also Brugge have an advantage now. Read more »

 22-04-2003 

Zewlakow became 27 years old

Zewlakow became 27 years old

Michal Zewlakow became, just like his twin brother Martin, 27 years old. Both brothers always played for the same team (Beveren and Mouscron) until coach Hugo Broos brought Michal to Anderlecht. Read more »

Scouts follow Doll

Scouts follow Doll

Several Turkish scouts watched the game Anderlecht-STVV. They followed a few Anderlecht players, like Olivier Doll. Especially Gaziantepspor are interested in him. Also Jestrovic was scouted by several teams. Read more »

 21-04-2003 

"RSCA favorite for 2nd place"

Tonight, Lokeren have to play against Charleroi. The club from East-Flanders could close in on Anderlecht again, if they win. Next Sunday, the duel between RSCA and Lokeren is played. Read more »

RSCA closer to the Champions League

RSCA closer to the Champions League

Anderlecht are one step closer to the Champions League. Lokeren lost against Charleroi with 4-3. Because of this, the Mauves keep 4 points advance on Lokeren. Next Sunday, the duel between both clubs is played. Read more »


 19-04-2003 

Happy Football Day

Happy Football Day

Sporting Anderlecht welcomes 22 Special Olympics-atlethes before the game Anderlecht?STVV. Each player will be accompagned with a mentally handicapted atlethe. Also the kick-off will be given by a player with a handicap. Read more »

Team goes to the coast on Wednesday

Team goes to the coast on Wednesday

Hugo Broos made the programme for next week. An preparation on the game against Lokeren, the coach is going to the coast with the team on Wednesday. There won't be a training in that day. Read more »

Jestrovic selected for interland

Jestrovic selected for interland

Nenad Jestrovic was selected for the Serbian national team. "I'm satisfied now that I know that my prestations are also followed in my country." Nenad will play a friendly game on April 30 against Germany. Read more »

Tihinen out longer, De Boeck ready?

Tihinen out longer, De Boeck ready?

Hannu Tihinen is still in the hospital. Broos is expecting him to be out against Lokeren too. Glen de Boeck will probably be ready for the game against Lokeren. He might even play this evening, since he surprisingly passed all physical tests today. Read more »

 18-04-2003 

5 Clubs pay for debts of Lommel

5 Clubs pay for debts of Lommel

Anderlecht, Standard, Genk, Gent and Lierse are prepared to pay Lommel's debts. Club Brugge, members of G5, didn't join the other clubs in this proposal, as expected. Anderlecht will stay second by this. Read more »

De Bilde stays in RSCA

De Bilde stays in RSCA

Gilles De Bilde said in an interview that he'll stay in Anderlecht next season. Though he didn't play much in this season.
"Broos never asks me about my injury. Read more »

Zewlakow replaces De Boeck

Zewlakow replaces De Boeck

It's alost certain now that Glen De Boeck won't play on Saturday against STVV. He's not fit enough to play 90 minutes. On top of that, the staff is not willing to take any risks, since the Mauves have to play Lokeren next week. Read more »

 15-04-2003 

Tihinen out for Saturday

Tihinen out for Saturday

Hannu Tihinen (Anderlecht) has to stay in the hospital for 5 days. He has a skin infection. He can't play on Saturday against STVV. It's doubtful that he'll be ready for the topper against Lokeren. Read more »


 14-04-2003 

G5 might pay debts of Lommel

G5 might pay debts of Lommel

Like Anderlecht-manager Verschueren already suggested on Sunday, somebody will probably pay the debts of Lommel. Therefore, the G5: Anderlecht, Club, Standard, Genk and Gent will discuss on Wednesday whether they'll pay the 7.800 euro to save Lommel. Read more »

Info about the injuries

Info about the injuries

Glen De Boeck got injured at his knee in the game against Standard.
"It's not that bad as I feared. And this time, it's my other knee, not the one I had this much trouble with.", said the defender of Anderlecht. Read more »

Zetterberg with number 21?

Zetterberg with number 21?

Pär Zetterberg will probably carry number 21 next year, unless players like Baseggio or De Bilde leave the club. Zetterberg already refused number 3 (Oyen) and 7 (Said). Read more »

 13-04-2003 

Will RSCA pay Lommel's debts?

Will RSCA pay Lommel's debts?

"Several clubs will prepared to pay Lommel's debts. And this in correct way." Those are the words of Anderlecht-manager Michel Verschueren.
Lommel will be cut from the league if they don't pay a small debt of almost 10.000 euro. Read more »

 12-04-2003 

Anderlecht look for goalkeepers

Anderlecht look for goalkeepers

After most goalkeepers left Anderlecht, the club is following Aleksander Klak. Klak has the Polish nationality and used to play for Antwerp. He's playing for Denderleeuw at the moment. Also Proto (la Louvière) is being scouted. Read more »

 11-04-2003 

Galatasaray want Jestrovic

Galatasaray want Jestrovic

Galatasaray keep following Nenad Jestrovic. The Turkish club already wanted to transfer the striker before the winter break, but Anderlecht refused to cooperate. Read more »

 10-04-2003 

Milojevic refuses to sign

Milojevic refuses to sign

Zvonko Milojevic, 3rd goalkeeper of Anderlecht, refuses to sign a new contract for the Mauves. The club wants to cut back on his pay-cheque "I don't sign this! I deserve more respect. I'm an experienced goalkeeper", he reacted. Read more »

De Wilde wants to be a coach

De Wilde wants to be a coach

In an interview, Filip De Wilde says he wants to start a carreer as trainer. "I think I will succeed", said the 38-years old goalkeeper. "I want to start in lower divisions. Not as keeper-trainer, but as coach. Read more »

RSCA-La Louvière on Saturday

RSCA-La Louvière on Saturday

Anderlecht-La Louvière (and Lierse-Lokeren) (33rd matchday) won't be played on Sunday, May 18, but on Saturday, May 17. This decision was made to avoid the Belgian elections. Read more »

Mornar wants to leave RSCA

Mornar wants to leave RSCA

Ivica Mornar was cut from the starting line up after the defeat against Mouscron. That's why the striker wants to leave. "I examine every offer I get. Though I fear for my future. Read more »

Said to Le Havre for good?

Said to Le Havre for good?

Tarek Said, playing for the Egyptian club Zamalek, but still under contract at Anderlecht, might go to the French club Le Havre. It's not the first time a French club is interested in Said. FC Nantes already wanted the player. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck came to an agreement (update)

Van Holsbeeck came to an agreement (update)

Today, Lierse-manager Van Holsbeeck and Anderlecht came to an agreement. Normally, Van Holsbeeck will sign on Thursday.
Though it's still not clear when he can start at Anderlecht. In the Vanden Stock-stadium they hope on July 1 or August 1. Read more »

Milojevic signed for Lokeren (update)

Milojevic signed for Lokeren (update)

Goalkeeper Zvonko Milojevic of Anderlecht signed for 4 years for Sporting Lokeren. Milojevic, 3rd goalkeeper at Anderlecht, refused to sign at Anderlecht because the club wanted to cut back on his salary. Read more »

 09-04-2003 

Crasson in scouting department?

Crasson in scouting department?

Roger Vanden Stock had a meeting with Crasson. They talked about Crasson's carreer with the Mauves.
It's possible that Crasson will be offered a place in the scouting department, where also Zetterberg will work in a few years. Read more »

Correction: no suspension for Hasi

Correction: no suspension for Hasi

In contradiction to earlier messages, Besnik Hasi will not be suspended for the game against Standard. He was already suspended against Brugge, since he got his 3rd yellow card against Mons. Against Lierse, he got his 4th yellow card of the season. Read more »

 08-04-2003 

No deal with Milojevic yet

No deal with Milojevic yet

Anderlecht didn't reach an agreement yet with goalkeeper Milojevic. Though both sides are close to a deal for 2 or 3 years. Also Lokeren and Portsmouth are interested, but Milojevic wants to stay in Brussels. Read more »

 07-04-2003 

Crasson is negotiating with Lierse

Crasson is negotiating with Lierse

Bertrand Crasson, who's leaving Anderlecht after this season, already negotiated twiced with Lierse. Like we already announced, a team from France (Toulouse) is interested in the defender too. Read more »

Vanderhaeghe is recovering well

Vanderhaeghe is recovering well

Yves Vanderhaeghe is healing well after his knee-operation. The midfielder of Anderlecht hoped to be ready by the beginning of next season, but it seems that he'll be ready much sooner. Read more »

Broos out of defensive midfielders

Broos out of defensive midfielders

Anderlecht-coach Hugo Broos has problems with his selection. Besnik Hasi got his 3rd yellow card against Lierse and will be suspended for the next game. After Vanderhaeghe and Junior, Hasi is the 3rd defensive midfielder who's out. Read more »

Lots of scouts followed Lierse-RSCA

Lots of scouts followed Lierse-RSCA

As expected, many foreign clubs sent scouts to Lierse-Anderlecht. Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham, Heerenveen, PSV, Lens, Olympique Marseille, Schalke 04, Leverkusen and Mönchengladbach were all there to scout Aruna Dindane. Read more »

 06-04-2003 

Lierse - RSCA : 0-1

Lierse - RSCA : 0-1

Already after two minutes, it was almost a disaster for Lierse. . Then, the game really started and at last, in the twelfth minute on an pass from hasi, Aruna opens the score with the head. Read more »

 05-04-2003 

RSCA already contacted Van Holsbeeck

RSCA already contacted Van Holsbeeck

Lierse-preses Gaston Vets doesn't like the idea that his manager, Herman Van Holsbeeck, is the most important candidate to succeed Michel Verschueren.
"I'm disappointed. I don't want to lose my most valuable employee. Read more »

 04-04-2003 

First preview on Lierse-RSCA

First preview on Lierse-RSCA

RSC Anderlecht:
De Boeck seems ready for the game against Lierse. It's most likely that Hasi will replace the injured Junior.
Besides Junior, De Wilde, De Bilde and Vanderhaeghe are out. Read more »

RSCA already contacted Van Holsbeeck

RSCA already contacted Van Holsbeeck

It's likely that Michel Verschueren's successor will be the current Lierse-manager Herman Van Holsbeeck. Anderlecht officials are still refusing all comments, since both Lierse and Anderlecht are still in the running for the 2nd place. Read more »

 03-04-2003 

Pavlovic could go to Sturm Graz

Pavlovic could go to Sturm Graz

The Austrian club Sturm Graz is interested in Anderlecht-goalkeeper Pavlovic. The club already wanted to transfer him during the winter break, but that wasn't possible, because Pavlovic isn't an EU-citizen. Read more »

Junior 3 to 6 months out!

Junior 3 to 6 months out!

Bad luck for Junior. Right after he obtained a place in the starting line-up, he's out with a heavy knee-injury, as result of a wrong movement on a training.
His left knee is heavily hit. Read more »

Verschueren announces his departure

Verschueren announces his departure

Michel Verschueren (72) announced his departure as manager of Anderlecht.
He'll end his carreer as manager before December 31 of this year. Though he won't be gone for good, because he'll get a place in the Anderlecht board. Read more »

 02-04-2003 

Crasson to Lierse, Standard or Toulouse?

Crasson to Lierse, Standard or Toulouse?

Bertrand Crasson says he didn't expected a proposal for a new contract of Anderlecht.
Although, Verschueren gave me a bit of hope before the negotiations started. But I can understand the final decision of the club. Read more »

No operation needed for 3 injured players

No operation needed for 3 injured players

Anderlecht-players De Wilde, De Boeck and De Bilde don't need an immediate operation yet. De Wilde, who has a neck injury, went to a specialist. The goalkeeper was subscribed 2 weeks of rest. "That will solve the problem. Read more »

Will Aruna sign this week?

Will Aruna sign this week?

Anderlecht want to come to an agreement with Aruna by the end of this week. Aruna will probably sign an improved contract until 2006. The club will also start negotiations with Junior. Read more »

Wilhelmsson passes medical tests

Wilhelmsson passes medical tests

As expected, Wilhelmsson passed all medical tests. He signed a contract for 4 years. Clubs like Marseille were also interested in him, but he choose for Anderlecht. According to the Swede Anderlecht fits him perfectly. Read more »

Junior got injured on training

Junior got injured on training

Junior got injured during the training this morning. He was transported to the hospital for further examinations. It's most likely that he has a rupture in a muscle. This could mean an inactivity of several months. More later... Read more »

 01-04-2003 

Junior in the national team?

Junior in the national team?

Junior played with the Young Red Devils against Croatia and this for about 10 minutes. Also Deschacht was in the team. Anthuenis is interested in the prestations of Junior. He wants the young player in the first team of the Red Devils. Read more »

De Wilde, De Bilde and De Boeck out

De Wilde, De Bilde and De Boeck out

De Wilde ceased the trainings with pain in the neck. He might need an operation.
De Boeck (knee) and De Bilde (back) are still not fit again and they also face a possible operation. Both started the training, but had to quit after a while. Read more »

Wilhelmsson signed at RSCA

Wilhelmsson signed at RSCA

The 23-years old Swedish international of Stabaek, Wilhelmsson, came to an agreement with Sporting Anderlecht. Today, Anderlecht also came to an agreement with his current club. Read more »