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 30-04-2005 

Fans of Barcelona want Kompany

Fans of Barcelona want Kompany

The fans of FC Barcelona would like to see Vincent Kompany join their team. A Spanish newspaper held a poll to find out which defender would be the most welcome in Barcelona. Kompany ended on the 3rd place. Read more »

Zitka can stay until 2008

Zitka can stay until 2008

RSCA want to extend Daniel Zitka's contract with 2 years, until 2008. "I hoped on an extention of 3 years, until 2009. If a new goalkeeper comes, either me or Peersman will have to leave", said Zitka. Read more »

 29-04-2005 

Kompany suspended against GBA

Kompany suspended against GBA

Vincent Kompany took his 3rd yellow card tonight against Westerlo and will be suspended for next weeks game in the Vanden Stock Stadium against Germinal Beerschot. Read more »

Anderlecht lost points again

Anderlecht lost points again

Anderlecht have lost points again. The Mauves didn't come any further than a weak 2-2 draw in Westerlo. After opening the score, the team couldn't hold on to the high pace and took 2 goals. Mpenza made the late equaliser. Read more »

Line-up Westerlo-RSCA

Line-up Westerlo-RSCA

Tonight Anderlecht play in Westerlo and a victory is necessary if they want to keep Brugge under pressure. Anderlecht start with the usual team, except for the goalkeeper: Zitka comes back for the first time after December 4th. Read more »

Lens scout Jestrovic

Lens scout Jestrovic

Lens' deciding staff was present last Friday in Anderlecht to see Jestrovic's prestation against Standard. Also Aruna was earlier scouted by other French teams. Read more »

 28-04-2005 

Serhat Akin to replace Aruna?

Serhat Akin to replace Aruna?

RSC Anderlecht are after a 24-years old striker of Fenerbahce: Serhat Akin. Akin could make the transfer to Belgium to replace Aruna Dindane, if he leaves the club after this season. Read more »

Zitka wants to be the number one again

Zitka wants to be the number one again

Daniel Zitka wants to be the number one again. "Preferable even this season. The other goalies are injured, so I get a new chance now. I'm ready and I still have a contract until 2009. So the club trusts in me", Zitka said. Read more »

At least two new players for next season

At least two new players for next season

Anderlecht are preparing the new season and looking for reinforcements. The Mauves want to buy at least two new players. Two defenders even. One to replace De Boeck, who quit, and an alternative for Deschacht (left back). Read more »

News from the goalkeepers

News from the goalkeepers

Van Steenberghe rejoined the group today and will be fit by Friday, but he will probably be on the bench. Zitka will take his place in the team. Less good news for Peersman. His injury is worse than thought. Read more »

Dispute during training

Dispute during training

Nenad Jestrovic made yesterday hear of him. After Tioté walked on his feet, the Serb wanted to take his revenge on his young team-mate. Preparation for Friday's match runs in a keyed up atmosphere. Read more »

Goalkeepers' news

Goalkeepers' news

Van Steenberghe joins today the group and expects to be fit for Friday. However Vercauteren said that one training only would not be enough to play. Zitka is therefore likely to play. Read more »


 27-04-2005 

Wilhelmsson lightly injured

Wilhelmsson lightly injured

This morning, Christian Wilhelmsson got injured at his ankle on training. Nothing serious though. Chippen is expected back on the training grounds tomorrow. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck scouts Ivorian talents

Van Holsbeeck scouts Ivorian talents

Manager Van Holsbeeck is staying in Côte d'Ivoir at the moment to discuss a cooperation with a local club, namely FC Bibo. Van Holsbeeck is planning to offer the biggest talents a contract for Anderlecht. He'll return on Friday. Read more »

Peersman might go to NEC

Peersman might go to NEC

Tristan Peersman does not get a new contract. Anderlecht are also interested in Proto. This means that Peersman might have to leave the club. It is possible that he'll go to the Dutch club NEC, that is interested in him. Read more »

Reserves beat Standard

Reserves beat Standard

The reserves of RSCA have beaten Standard last night with a 1-2 score. Siani and Traoré made the goals of Anderlecht. Standard managed to take one back in the 87th minute, but they didn't come any further. Read more »

 26-04-2005 

Injuries' summary

Injuries' summary

Except Peersman's injury, there is good news as far as the injured are concerned. Grégoire has recovered from his back problems and can join the group again. However Zewlakow will undergo a diagnostic ultrasound. Read more »

 25-04-2005 

 23-04-2005 

Peersman father again

Peersman father again

Tristan Peersman, who was goalkeeper against Standard yesterday, has become father again yesterday. A quart an hour before the match, his wife gave birth to a daughter, Chanel. We want to congratulate him with this great news. Read more »

Reactions after topmatch

Reactions after topmatch

Here are many after-match reactions from both sides. Let us first give the word to Tihinen, Anderlecht's saviour: "This is the most important goal in my career". Read more »

Anderlecht defeated Standard

Anderlecht defeated Standard

Anderlecht have defeated Standard de Liège with a score of 3-2. As well Standard as Anderlecht scored once in the last two minutes of the game. With this victory, the second place seems secured for the Mauves. Read more »

 22-04-2005 

Gerk to Vitesse? - Martens returns

Gerk to Vitesse? - Martens returns

Anatoli Gerk (20) could go to the Dutch Vitesse Arnhem. The Russian striker doesn't play much in Anderlecht. Further, RKC let Anderlecht know they want to buy Maarten Martens, but it seems they can't afford him. Read more »

Onyewu could play in Anderlecht

Onyewu could play in Anderlecht

To the question which Liège player he would like to have in Anderlecht, Van Holsbeeck answered this: "We are looking for reinforcement in our defense. Onyewu could have his place in Anderlecht". Read more »

 21-04-2005 

Traore, Zane and Ehret may leave

Traore, Zane and Ehret may leave

Anderlecht are planning to let the unhappy Lamine Traore go after this season. Also Clayton Zane, recovering from a bad knee injury and a disappointed Fabrice Ehret may leave the club. Read more »

Also Vanden Borre doesn't want to leave

Also Vanden Borre doesn't want to leave

Besides Grégoire, also Vanden Borre does not want to leave Anderlecht. The 17-years old defender could go to Hamburg, Marseille, Ajax or Inter. But Vanden Borre thinks he can learn more when playing for Anderlecht. Read more »


 20-04-2005 
 19-04-2005 

Zitka and Peersman: "Proto is welcome"

Zitka and Peersman:

Daniël Zitka and Tristan Peersman react on a possible transfer of Silvio Proto to Anderlecht. Van Steenberghe recently signed a new contract, so it's Zitka or Peersman who have to fear for their jobs. Read more »

Proto reacts on the interest of Anderlecht

Proto reacts on the interest of Anderlecht

Now that Anderlecht are officially trying to land Silvio Proto, the goalkeeper himself wants to react on the interest of the Brussels' club: "Nor my manager, nor me were informed about a possible interest of Anderlecht." Read more »

New contract for Lovré?

New contract for Lovré?

Anderlecht will start new negociations with Goran Lovre. The midfielder is still under contract until 2006, but Anderlecht want to renew his contract. Lamine Traore wants more opportunities to play, else he will leave. Read more »

News from the infirmary

News from the infirmary

Nenad Jestrovic is only running some laps, waiting to see how his contracture will evolve. Kompany did special water-trainings for three days and still has to undergo a ultrasound scan. Read more »

Hamburg scout Vanden Borre

Hamburg scout Vanden Borre

During the game La Louvière-RSCA, Hamburg's coach Thomas Doll himself had come to scout Vanden Borre. Sports Manager Dietmar Beiersdorfer was also present at the Tivoli. Read more »

 18-04-2005 

Baseggio's wife is pregnant

Baseggio's wife is pregnant

Walter Baseggio's wife is pregnant. "I'm becoming a father. My wife is pregnant of our first child", explained a happy Baseggio. The webteam of this site would like to congratulate him with this good news. Read more »


 17-04-2005 

Anderlecht knocked out of race for title

Anderlecht knocked out of race for title

The A-team of La Louvière have taken two points of RSCA. The Mauves were the better team al along, but La Lou opened the score on penalty after a hands ball of Deschacht. Aruna equalised later on. All other efforts were missed:1-1 Read more »

Aruna: "Maybe I'll stay one more year"

Aruna:

Aruna Dindane had some great moments, but also bad moments in Brussels. But one thing is for sure: he will be missed when he leaves the club at the end of the season. Or is he going to stay after all? Read more »

Line-ups for La Louvière - RSCA

Line-ups for La Louvière - RSCA

Club Brugge defeated Westerlo on Friday, so Anderlecht have to win to stay on 4 points. La Louviere decided not to play with their reserves, as they did against Club Brugge. With that, they advantaged the Brugian team. Read more »

 16-04-2005 

Jestrovic uncertain, Kompany out?

Jestrovic uncertain, Kompany out?

After Kompany's and Deschacht's injuries, it is now Jestrovic who suffers from his ischios-leg. Vercauteren is very much worried about Kompany (negative test at Dr. Huylebroeck) and Jestrovic. Read more »

Reserves beat La Louvière

Reserves beat La Louvière

The reserves of Anderlecht have beaten La Louvière with a score of 3-1. Tagoe, Gerk and Siani made the goals for the Mauves. Daniel Zitka defended the Brussels' goal. Read more »

Birthday RSCA in Jupiler League

Birthday RSCA in Jupiler League

Today it's exactly 84 years ago that Anderlecht played for the first time in the Jupiler League! In the mean time the Mauves became the most succesful club of Belgium and a European topteam... Read more »

 15-04-2005 

Franky Vercauteren signed for coach

Franky Vercauteren signed for coach

As expected, Franky Vercauteren signed a contract today, which makes him head coach of Anderlecht for two more years. He will be evaluated in June 2007. Afterwards he can extrend his contract or become technical director. Read more »

Is Tioté Anderlecht's new talent?

Is Tioté Anderlecht's new talent?

A new player has been playing in Anderlecht for a while: the Ivorian Cheick Tioté. He is only 18 and has recently signed a contract with Anderlecht: "This contract helped me to get out from poverty". Read more »

Deschacht almost recovered

Deschacht almost recovered

Olivier Deschacht is almost recovered from his foot-injury. He is expected to train again as of now. Michal Zewlakow is still being healed for his Achilles' tendon. Read more »

 14-04-2005 
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 12-04-2005 
 11-04-2005 

Tihinen explains why he wants to leave

Tihinen explains why he wants to leave

Hannu Tihinen confirms that he doesn't want to sign a new contract for Anderlecht. He also explains why: "It was my dream to play in many countries and get to know a lot of cultures. I want to make that dream come true." Read more »

Vercauteren and De Boeck sign on Friday

Vercauteren and De Boeck sign on Friday

Franky Vercauteren and Glen De Boeck will sign their new contract on Friday. That way, Vercauteren will officially be the new head coach for Anderlecht for the next 2 years. De Boeck is his assistant. He signs for the same period. Read more »

Hasi made his come-back

Hasi made his come-back

Besnik Hasi celebrated his come-back last weekend. He played for a few minutes in the game against Lokeren. The midfielder had been injured for 11 weeks. Read more »

Gent are after Grégoire, Deman and Martens

Gent are after Grégoire, Deman and Martens

AA Gent are interested in Marc Deman and Christophe Grégoire. Also Maarten Martens, who is hired from Anderlecht by RKC, could go to Gent. Chairman De Witte denies that Deman already signed, but confirms the interest of his club. Read more »

 10-04-2005 
 09-04-2005 

2-0 victory for Anderlecht

2-0 victory for Anderlecht

Club Bruges will have to play under more pressure tomorrow against Standard. Anderlecht didn't lose any points today. They defeated Lokeren with 2-0. They are only 3 points behind Bruges now, after 6 wins in a row. Read more »

Can Baseggio go to Standard?

Can Baseggio go to Standard?

Standard are building a new team for next season and the club from Liège seems interested in Anderlecht's Walter Baseggio. "We can negociate about a transer of Baseggio", said Luciano D'Onofrio in the newspapers. Read more »

Line-ups for RSC Anderlecht - Lokeren

Line-ups for RSC Anderlecht - Lokeren

Anderlecht have an important game to play this evening. If the Mauves can beat Lokeren in the Vanden Stock Stadium, they can put extra pressure on Brugge and Standard. Those two last teams meet each other on Sunday. Read more »

Kompany wants to focus on his studies

Kompany wants to focus on his studies

All topclubs in Europa seemed to be interested in Vincent Kompany, but the defender stays relaxed as always. "I want to focus on Anderlecht. That is already hard enough, because I'm using all my spare time for my studies." Read more »

Wilhelmsson: "Time to leave"

Wilhelmsson:

"It's time to move on", said Anderlecht midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson. The Swede wants to leave the club after this season, looking for a bigger challenge. He could go to Tottenham. Read more »

News from sickbay

News from sickbay

Michal Zewlakow is still injured at his achilles tendon. He has to rest for two weeks. It's possible that his foot will be placed in a plaster cast. That way, it's almost certain that his season is already over. Read more »

 08-04-2005 

Reserve team lost

Reserve team lost

The reserve team of RSC Anderlecht, with Walter Baseggio in the line-up, have lost again. Lokeren was too strong this time. 2-1 was the final result. Thomas Weydisch scored the only goal for Anderlecht. Read more »

New football shoes for Kompany

New football shoes for Kompany

Defender Vincent Kompany celebrates his 19th birthday on Sunday. A good reason to give the star a present, thought sponsor Adidas. They gave him the new revolutionary football shoes Cyber Gold F50+. Read more »

Kompany still in Anderlecht next year?

Kompany still in Anderlecht next year?

It seems very unlikely to see Kompany in Anderlecht next year. Madrid and Barcelona are extremely interested. It has been known for long that the two Spanish teams are very seduced by the Anderlecht defender. Read more »

Blackburn interested in Aruna

Blackburn interested in Aruna

Aruna's last games have been scouted by Blackburn. This Premier League football team is the most consistent candidate to buy Aruna. The player had already manifested his desire to leave the team in the beginning of the season. Read more »

New right-back for Anderlecht

New right-back for Anderlecht

Franky Vercauteren is likely to call young international Mark Deman this Saturday. Deman would then play on the right-back position. Wilhelmsson, Jestrovic and Mpenza will be the strikers. Read more »

Glen De Boeck can prolong contract

Glen De Boeck can prolong contract

Glen De Boeck was received a two-years proposition, with an option on a third year. This was asked by Vercauteren himself who wants his assistants to have the same prerogatives as him. Read more »

 07-04-2005 

Pierre Desmet hired

Pierre Desmet hired

Earlier, Anderlecht already announced that they wanted to hire someone to maintain contact with the press. The club chose Pierre Desmet for that job. Read more »

Baseggio: "One season too much"

Baseggio:

Walter Baseggio will probably leave Anderlecht at the end of this season. The midfielder doesn't get much chances to play anymore. In Genk, he entered the field after 88 minutes, even after talent Marc Deman (who replaced Lovre). Read more »

 06-04-2005 

Brugge-Anderlecht is sold-out

Brugge-Anderlecht is sold-out

Anyone who wants to buy tickets for the match between Brugge and Anderlecht (Sunday 15 May) is too late. The match, that may be determining, is already totally sold-out. Read more »

 05-04-2005 

More medical tests for Legear

More medical tests for Legear

Jonathan Legear still suffers from his pubalgia. He has to undergo more medical examinations now. Michal Zewlakow and Oleg Iachtchouk only do some running exercises at the moment. Read more »

Anderlecht scout Troyes players

Anderlecht scout Troyes players

Herman Van Holsbeeck and scout Werner De Raeve watched yesterday evening the French 2nd League's game, Le Mans-Troyes. Anderlecht are interested in some Troyes' central defenders. Read more »

PSG also want Aruna

PSG also want Aruna

After Lyon, Lens and Bromwich, also Paris Saint-Germain would like to count on Aruna. PSG was earlier interested in Jestrovic in case their striker Pedro Pauletta leaves. Anderlecht have not received anything concrete yet. Read more »

Interest in a young Mouscron defender

Interest in a young Mouscron defender

Anderlecht would be interested in young international Daan Van Gyseghem. The Mouscron's defender (17) made last week-end his official beginning in the 1st Division. Club Brugge and other English teams are also interested. Read more »

 04-04-2005 

Blackburn want Jestrovic

Blackburn want Jestrovic

The 28-year-old Serbia & Montenegro striker Nenad Jestrovic is one of the best strikers in the Belgian league at the moment. The Blackburn Rovers are interested in him. The player admits he is keen on a move to the Premiership. Read more »

Vanden Borre suspended

Vanden Borre suspended

Anthony Vanden Borre got in Genk his third yellow card. Therefore he is suspended for the next game against Lokeren. Traoré is likely to play on the right-back position, as in Genk. Read more »

Feedback after topgame

Feedback after topgame

After the important game against Genk, everybody was satisfied in Anderlecht. Vercauteren thinks it is now more important to keep this second place while Deschacht still believes in the title. Read more »

 03-04-2005 

No complaint against La Louvière

No complaint against La Louvière

Anderlecht will not file a complaint against La Louvière. They played with their B-squad yesterday against Anderlecht's biggest competitor Brugge, which is forgery of the competition. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Genk with ease

Anderlecht beat Genk with ease

Anderlecht have beaten Racing Genk tonight. The final score was 2-4. That way, Genk is set back to 10 points of the Mauves, that are still following leader Club Brugge on 6 points. Read more »

Line-ups for Genk-Anderlecht

Line-ups for Genk-Anderlecht

After the victory of Brugge against the B-squad of La Louvière, Anderlecht now have to overcome the difficult match in Genk to stay second on 6 points of the Brugians. Of the last 5 meetings between both teams, Anderlecht won 5. Read more »

 02-04-2005 

Selection for Genk-RSCA

Selection for Genk-RSCA

Vercauteren has given out the 22 names of his selection against Genk. Iachtchouk is uncertain (he is not fully recovered from his injury) while Mbo Mpenza should be ready for Sunday. Read more »

Vercauteren talks about becoming champion

Vercauteren talks about becoming champion

"As soon as the difference with Brugge is 3 points, we can talk about it. If we loose in Genk and Standard win, then our second place is threatened. In my view, the game against Standard will be highly important". Read more »

Kolar scores for the Reserves

Kolar scores for the Reserves

Anderlecht reserves have made a draw 1-1 against Genk. Martin Kolar, recovered from his injury, has scored for Anderlecht. The reserves stand 4th, 12 points behind Leader Club Brugge. Read more »

 01-04-2005 

Mbo replaces Aruna in Genk

Mbo replaces Aruna in Genk

Next Sunday, Mbo is likely to replace Aruna, injured. Mbo can train again, like Baseggio, Hasi and Legear. Iachtchouk could only run around the field but he will be ready for Sunday. Read more »

Lens interested in Aruna

Lens interested in Aruna

Lens (French First League) would like to buy Aruna Dindane at the end of the season. However it is unlikely that Aruna moves to Lens. It is said that this club does not have the required money to buy Aruna. Read more »