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 30-04-2008 
 29-04-2008 

Frutos most efficient striker

Frutos most efficient striker

From all the players who regularly play, Nicolas Frutos is the most efficient one in the Belgian League. The striker scores on goal every 109 minutes and average and beats Ouali, Akpala and Dissa. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Bad news for Boussoufa. The player is not only injured at his thigh, but also has an infection at his hip. It's not sure whether he can play this weekend against Brugge. Biglia, Akin and Chatelle trained individually. Read more »

Cup Final sold out

Cup Final sold out

The 40,000 tickets for the Cup-final are all sold out. Anderlecht, as well as Gent, have sold their 20,000 tickets. In addition to the 40,000 supporters, there will also be 5,000 guests and journalists. Read more »

Hassan wants to shine one last time

Hassan wants to shine one last time

Ahmed Hassan has recoverd from his injury, and might play again this Saturday against Club Brugge. Unless there will be test matches, he'll play his last home-game for Anderlecht this Saturday. "Brugge can't beat us", he said. Read more »

New shirts for Anderlecht

New shirts for Anderlecht

Anderlecht will play in new shirts against Club Brugge, in honour of the club's 100th birthday. You can see the new shirt this Thursday on the official website of Anderlecht. Read more »

 28-04-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Hassan is back in Belgium and resumed trainings. He's fit for the clash with Club Brugge. Pareja also joined the group. Biglia has a bruise and took some rest. Frutos trained individually. Read more »

Roger Vanden Stock thanks the fans

Roger Vanden Stock thanks the fans

Before the kick-off, there was one minute of applause for Constant Vanden Stock who deceased last week. The fans unfolded a big banner with a drawing of Constant on it. Around the banner, there were black ribbons. Read more »

RSCA creates its own credit card

RSCA creates its own credit card

For its 100 yrs of existence, Anderlecht has launched a new gadget for its fans today: the RSCA card! This is a credit card that every fan can use, even if you aren't a Fortis customer. Read more »

Fastest hattrick ever or not?

Fastest hattrick ever or not?

Did Nicolas Frutos score the fastest hattrick ever on the belgian fields? Het Laatste Nieuws heads so, but Het Nieuwsblad thinks he scored it in the same time as three other monuments in Belgian football before him. Read more »

Frédéric Boi possible right-back

Frédéric Boi possible right-back

Anderlecht is still looking for a right-back for next season and is thinking of Frédéric Boi on that position, according to "Het Nieuwsblad". The player himself doesn't deny the interest. He can also prolonge at Cercle Bruges. Read more »


 27-04-2008 

Jacobs happy with victory

Jacobs happy with victory

Trainer Ariël Jacobs was happy with the 4-1 victory over Sint-Truiden, but he also realises that the first half of Anderlecht was poor. "We gave Sint-Truiden too much time and space".
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Anderlecht 4-1 Sint-Truiden

Anderlecht 4-1 Sint-Truiden

Anderlecht trailed for 70 minutes, but hit back with 4 goals in 6 minutes to win with 4-1 against a brave Sint-Truiden, who joins FC Brussels in relegation and the second division next season.
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 26-04-2008 

16 may: Anderlecht Fanparty

16 may: Anderlecht Fanparty

In honerary of their 100 birthday, Anderlecht will be holding a fanparty on fiday the 16th of may in the Astridpark. Tickets cost 25 euro, coupons for beverages and snacks included.
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Danger of suspention against Club Brugge

Danger of suspention against Club Brugge

A lot of players will have to watch out in the game against Sint-Truiden if they want to play against Club Brugge next week. Frutos, Pareja, Juhasz, Pieroni, Wailewski and Boussoufa are all 1 card away of suspention.
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Biglia happy with end of competition

Biglia happy with end of competition

Lucas Biglia would prefer the Olympics above the Champions League Qualification matches with Anderlecht. It's still not curtain that Biglia will stay in Belgium for one more season. "I need some time off"
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Jacobs "Players want to win"

Jacobs

Ariël Jacobs gave his opinion for tonight's game against Sint-Truiden. "We have the motivation to gain the second place and to win against a team that have beaten us in the first round".
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Preview Anderlecht - Sint -Truiden

Preview Anderlecht - Sint -Truiden

Tonight Anderlecht will play against Sint-Truiden. The Canaries are one loss away of playing in the second devision next year, but a win against RSCA will postpone that. Anderlecht wants to win with the eye on the 2nd place.
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 25-04-2008 

Selection for RSCA-STVV

Selection for RSCA-STVV

Nicolas Pareja is again in the selection. Serhat Akin, Thomas Chatelle and Ahmed Hassan are still out with injuries. Jelle Van Damme is suspended. Daniel Zitka will replace Davy Schollen. Read more »

Suarez comes to Anderlecht

Suarez comes to Anderlecht

Matias Suarez will play for RSCA next season. The transfer fee the Mauves have to pay is 1.2 million. The judge, who controls the Argentinian club Belgrano due to financial problems, will confirm the deal within the next 3 days. Read more »


 24-04-2008 

Today decision over Suarez

Today decision over Suarez

Today, the Argentinian judge who controls the club Belgrano will decide over the faith of striker Matias Suarez. Until today, clubs had a chance to offer more than Anderlecht's 1.2 million. Read more »

Today funeral Constant Vanden Stock

Today funeral Constant Vanden Stock

Today, Constant Vanden Stock will be buried. The service will be held in the 'Collegiale Sint Pieter Paul & Guido' chruch in Anderlecht. Several fans gathered at the stadium out of respect for Monsieur Constant. Read more »

 23-04-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Nicolas Pareja, who was operated on his meniscus end March, could today (23rd April) participate for the first time in part of the group training. Serhat Akin (quadriceps) is feeling better as well. He trained individually. Read more »

B-team wins in Dender

B-team wins in Dender

Yesterday, the B-team had to go to Dender, to play a match they still had to catch up. The game ended 1-2. Olivier Mukendi was the other of both of the Anderlecht goals. Read more »

"Anderlecht has higher goals than Standard"

That was general manager Herman Van Holsbeeck's claim: "Standard's young midfield played incredibly well, and their title is more than deserved...[but in Anderlecht] we have higher goals. We keep investing in our youth" Read more »

Fines for Lamah and Tioté

Fines for Lamah and Tioté

Anderlecht has fined Lamah and Tioté because of their negative reactions in interviews. Both players more than once told the press that they don't want to return to Anderlecht as they are afraid they will get less game time. Read more »

Akin to leave in June

Akin to leave in June

Serhat Akin will leave Anderlecht after this season after failed contract negotiations. "The club offered me a new contract, but the conditions weren't acceptable for me. I made the management a proposal, but they didn't respond." Read more »

Schollen: "I want to be second goalkeeper"

Schollen:

Davy Schollen will probably move to the bench again or worse for him he might not be in the selection, since Zitka and Proto are fit again. "I know my place", he said. "Zitka is the first goalkeeper, Proto is second, I'm third." Read more »

Frutos talking to the press again

Frutos talking to the press again

Frutos is again talking to the press, after several months of self-imposed silence. The striker is mad at certain journalists who nicknamed him 'The Corpse', "It's not true that I was out with a lot of injuries in Argentina. Read more »

Club Brugge apologises

Club Brugge apologises

The official website of Club Brugge apologised for the disrespectful behaviour of their fans during the minute of silence for Constant Vanden Stock. "Club Brugge KV, the supporter organisation and Blue Army regret what happened." Read more »

 22-04-2008 

Reform 1st division almost a fact

Reform 1st division almost a fact

Monday evening, a special meeting took place between the national studycommission and the football union. The reform plan for the first division was approved. The teams of the 2nd division keep obstructing. Read more »

Test match between RSCA and Brugge?

Test match between RSCA and Brugge?

RSCA and Brugge are standing side by side on the second place at the moment. Both teams also have the same amount of victories. If the situation staus this way, a test match will decide over who gets the Champions League ticket. Read more »


 21-04-2008 

Constant Vanden Stock's funeral on Thursday

Constant Vanden Stock's funeral on Thursday

On Thursday, Constant Vanden Stock will be buried. The service will be held in Anderlecht in the 'Collegiale Sint Pieter Paul & Guido' church at 11am. Fans can still bring a final honor to Vanden Stock on Tuesday and Wednesday. Read more »

Vanden Stock and Collin were absent

Vanden Stock and Collin were absent

Roger Vanden Stock and his nephew Philippe Colin were absent yesterday. They did not attend the match against Standard. They are mourning together with their family because of the death of Constant Vanden Stock. Read more »

Reactions after Standard-RSCA

Reactions after Standard-RSCA

Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck also congratulated Standard: "They were clearly better than Anderlecht today. And with not a single defeat in the league until now, they deserve the title for sure!" Read more »

Applause in stead of silence

Applause in stead of silence

The minute of silence that was planned before the game against Standard to honour Rosalie Mpenza and Constant Vanden Stock was replaced by a very long applause in order to avoid a boycot. Read more »

 20-04-2008 

Line-up: Standard-RSCA

Line-up: Standard-RSCA

Tomorrow evening, Anderlecht face Standard. A victory is absolutely needed if the Mauves want to have a chance on the title. But also their second place is in danger, with Brugge only one point behind... Read more »

Players to Mpenza's mother's funeral

Players to Mpenza's mother's funeral

The players attended the funeral of Rosalie Mpenza, Mbo Mpenza's mother. The team gathered at the stadium and took the bus to the funeral which took place in Mouscron. Rosalie died because of a heart attack ealier this week. Read more »

One minute of silence

One minute of silence

Tomorrow's clash between Standard and Anderlecht will start with one minute of silence to remember Constant Vanden Stock and Mpenza's mother Rosalie Mpenza. Read more »

"He shaped the Belgian football"

Also several journalists reacted on Constant Vanden Stock's death. "He shaped the Belgian football", said TV commentator Frank Raes. "He built a successful team and brought several great players to Anderlecht." Read more »

Cup final at 4:30pm

Cup final at 4:30pm

The Cup final between Anderlecht and Gent will kick-off at 4:30pm in stead of 4pm. The TV stations broadcasting the final asked for that change. The women final starts at 1:30pm. Read more »

 19-04-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Jacobs will have to miss Hassan, Chatelle and Pareja against Standard. Also Juhasz has a quadriceps injury, but he may be ready to play after all. Goor was examined. He has a hamstring injury. Read more »

Standard-RSCA: Gillet and Jacobs confident

Standard-RSCA: Gillet and Jacobs confident

With seven victories in a row, Anderlecht are doing well. Tomorrow the Mauves meet leader Standard. Trainer Jacobs and player Gillet are confident: "Standard have been waiting on a title for 25 years, they are under pressure." Read more »

Reserves defeated by Standard

Reserves defeated by Standard

Anderlecht's reserves were defeated yesterday by Standard. The game ended on 0-2. Iakovenko, Sare and Gillis were in the Mauves' line-up. There are also in the selection of the first team for tomorrow's game. Read more »

Anderlecht lose Constant Vanden Stock

Anderlecht lose Constant Vanden Stock

Constant Vanden Stock has passed away Saturday afternoon. The honorary chairman would've turned 94 in June. With Vanden Stock, RSC Anderlecht and Belgian football lose a true monument. He was chairman of the club for 25 years. Read more »


 18-04-2008 

Van Holsbeeck: "We are used to pressure"

Van Holsbeeck:

Van Holsbeeck gave his view on Sunday's game in "Het Nieuwsblad". "Losing 4-0 isn't something you can easily forget, it adds presure" referring to Standard's Cup lost to Gent. "I feel that my players want to show who's the best". Read more »

 17-04-2008 

Ticket prices for the Cup

Ticket prices for the Cup

Fans who want to attend the Cup final will have to pay between €20 and €50 for a ticket. The Mauves also announced what bonus the players will receive if they win the trophy. Each player can earn €11,500 in case of a victory. Read more »

Anderlecht close to deal with Kanu

Anderlecht close to deal with Kanu

Anderlecht have an agreement with the Brazilian club of striker Kanu, Barueri. Kanu is playing for Clube Atletico Juventus on loan for the moment. The Mauves are not negotiating with the player himself. Read more »

Jacobs wants the Cup

Jacobs wants the Cup

Anderlecht have reached their first final in 14 years. Ariël Jacobs was very happy with the qualification against Germinal Beerschot. "It was a real Cup-tie with a lot of passion and flaws. We are going for the win now". Read more »

No Hassan against Standard

No Hassan against Standard

Anderlecht will miss Ahmed Hassan for the important game of this sunday against Standard. The midfielder brused a rib in the Cup-tie of yesterday against Germinal Beerschot. Read more »

Anderlecht's First Final of the New Century

Anderlecht's First Final of the New Century

With the 2-1 aggregate win over Germinal Beerschot, Anderlecht remains the only Belgian club with a chance for the double as it chases its first Belgian Cup since 1994 - it is the club's first visit to the final since 1997. Read more »

 16-04-2008 

No final for Juhasz

No final for Juhasz

During the cup game against Germinal Beerschot, Juhasz got a yellow card. As a consequence, if Anderlecht reaches the final, Juhasz won't be playing. Read more »

Preview Germinal Beerschot - Anderlecht

Preview Germinal Beerschot - Anderlecht

Tonight, Anderlecht will face Germinal Beerschot in the sold out return in the semi-final of the Cup. Anderlecht won the first leg with 1-0, thanks to a late own goal of former Anderlecht-defender Didier Dheedene. Read more »

Wailewski in preselection Poland

Wailewski in preselection Poland

Marcin Wasilewski is in the preselection of 31 players that coach Leo Beenhakker has announced for the EK of this year in Switserland and Austria. Former Anderlecht-defender Michael Zewlakow has also made it to the preselection. Read more »

Jacobs believes in Anderlecht win

Jacobs believes in Anderlecht win

Anderlecht-coach Ariël Jacobs is confident that his team can beat Germinal Beerschot tonight for a place in the Cup-final. "We have scored an away goal in every Cup-match this season". Read more »

Anderlecht interested in Dirar

Anderlecht interested in Dirar

Anderlecht has officially contacted Westerlo for a possible transfer of Nabil Dirar, but isn't the only club who has taken in interest in the player. Club Brugge, Ajax and Hereveen are also charmed by the moroccan-international. Read more »

Birthday RSCA in highest division

Birthday RSCA in highest division

Today it's exactly 87 years ago that Anderlecht played for the first time in the highest division! In the mean time the Mauves became the most succesful club of Belgium and a European topteam... Read more »

 15-04-2008 

Jacobs: "Going for a draw is suicide"

Jacobs:

Anderlecht defends a 1-0 lead tomorrow against Germinal Beerschot. Jacobs will have his boys play for a victory though. "After 90 minutes I'm perhaps willing to sign for a draw, but playing for a draw is pure suicide." Read more »

Mbo Mpenza loses mother

Mbo Mpenza loses mother

Mbo Mpenza and Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza's mother Rosalie unexpectedly passed away yesterday due to a heart attack. Anderlecht-online wishes to offer the family our sincere condoleances. Read more »

Frutos, Biglia and Gillet fit in time?

Frutos, Biglia and Gillet fit in time?

Ariël Jacobs gave twenty names for tomorrow's cup game. No Van Damme (suspended) and Mpenza (decease mother) amongst them. Biglia, Frutos and Gillet are part of the list, but it's uncertain if they will actually play. Read more »

 14-04-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Pareja is rehabilitating in Argentina. He'll soon be able to resume individual trainings. Biglia got injured at his head yesterday. He needs to rest for a few days. Wasilewski has a bruise at his shinbone. Read more »

Anderlecht talent leaves club

Anderlecht talent leaves club

Omar El Kaddouri, a 17-year old midfielder of RSC Anderlecht will be leaving the club. The promissing player is going to the Italian league, where he signed a contract for five years for Brescia. Read more »

Post Game Reactions

Post Game Reactions

With the victory against Germinal Beerschot, the Mauves remainl in second place and close in on leader Standard. Next week, Anderlecth are in a 1 vs. 2 clash with Liege. With victory next week, a 30th title remains possible. Read more »

Lamah scored again

Lamah scored again

Roland Lamah, on loan at Roda JC, scored again this weekend. His club beat VVV-Venlo with 4-1. Lamah scored Roda's second goal in the 50th minute and was replaced 9 minutes before the end of the game. Tioté was suspended. Read more »

 13-04-2008 

Anderlecht beat Germinal Beerschot 2-0

Anderlecht beat Germinal Beerschot 2-0

Anderlecht put Germinal Beerschot aside with two second-half goals. It meant the 7th consecutive victory for the home-team. Through this win Anderlecht remain in second place and creep two points closer to leaders Standard. Read more »

Boussoufa: "Dirar can come to Anderlecht"

Boussoufa:

We already knew that Mbark Boussoufa and Nabil Dirar are good friends. Boussoufa would even like to see his compatriot come to Anderlecht. "With his qualities, he has to be able to give us a lot of goals and assists" Read more »

 12-04-2008 

Lamah recoverd from injury

Lamah recoverd from injury

Lamah, who suffered a concussion during the match with Roda JC against NEC Nijmegen, has recoverd from that injury. The player will play against VVV Venlo. Tioté is suspended for that match. Read more »

 11-04-2008 

Jacobs: "Look forward match by match"

Jacobs:

There are still only a handfull of games before we know who'll be champion this season. Three teams are still in the running, with Standard as a favorite. Anderlecht is nine points behind, Club Bruges follows at ten points. Read more »

Selection Anderlecht

Selection Anderlecht

For the first time after his injury, Zitka was taken in the selection by Ariël Jacobs. It's not certain that the goalkeeper will be effectively in the goal. Also Jelle Van Damme is uncertain because of an ancle injury. Read more »

Fanshop: jerseys on sale

Fanshop: jerseys on sale

The fanshop informs that next sunday for the game against GBA, the grey and purple jerseys will be sold against a discount. This offer is only valid the day after tomorrow. The shop opens at 4pm and closes when the stock is out. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Van Damme and Hassan rejoined the group. Frutos follows an individual training program. Zitka received medical attention and trained individually. Tomorrow, he'll be examined. Read more »

Tioté and Lamah complaining again

Tioté and Lamah complaining again

Tioté and Lamah are again complaining about the fact that they have to return to Anderlecht next year. Both players are now on loan at Roda JC. "Suddenly the club thinks we are good players", the said. Read more »

 10-04-2008 

Proto: "Next year, I want to play"

Proto:

It is uncertain if Silvio Proto will still be playing for Anderlecht next season. "Another year as a second keeper is not what I want", he told "Het Laatste Nieuws" today. "That doesn't meet my ambitions. In June I will decide" Read more »

News from the training field

News from the training field

Instead of two trainings, there was only one training on the program today. Nicolas Frutos was present again, after he stayed at the side yesterday because of an aching heel. A number of players worked individually. Read more »

 09-04-2008 

GBA-RSCA sold out

GBA-RSCA sold out

All tickets for the 2nd leg of the semi-final of the Belgian Cup are sold. Anderlecht only received 900 tickets for next week's match in Beerschot. The Mauves are defending a 1-0 victory. Read more »

Talks between Van Holsbeeck and Hasi

Talks between Van Holsbeeck and Hasi

Besnik Hasi wants to quit his carreer after this season. The Cercle player was invited to join Anderlecht's staff. Hasi is very interested in a return to Anderlecht, where he played for many years. Read more »

Biglia ready for a transfer

Biglia ready for a transfer

Lucas Biglia is ready for a transfer. That's what he declared in the newspapers today: "I want to go to a Spanish team. Not to the top clubs, but to a team close to the top. I'm ready for it", he said. Read more »

Will Anderlecht pay one million for Pieroni?

Will Anderlecht pay one million for Pieroni?

Luigi Pieroni, who's playing on loan for Anderlecht, will cost a million euro. That's what his club, Nantes, is asking for a transfer. The Mauves are still considering the terms. Pieroni has said that he would like to stay. Read more »

Another game for Schollen?

Another game for Schollen?

Daniel Zitka is feeling pain at his injured leg again. Normally, he would have taken his place in the goal again this weekend, but the doctor prescribed him a few days of rest. He'll be examined soon. Read more »

Boussoufa to Newcastle for five million?

Boussoufa to Newcastle for five million?

According to the Flemish press, the English club Newcastle is prepared to pay 5 million euro for Mbark Boussoufa. The Magpies are looking for a replacement for Damien Duff. Anderlecht have not yet receive an official offer. Read more »

 08-04-2008 

Carlos eager to join Anderlecht

Carlos eager to join Anderlecht

Joao Carlos, Lokeren's Brazilian defender, will leave his club in June. In the Belgian press he announced he would like to join a French club, but he's also interested in moving to Anderlecht. Read more »

Hassan earns the most

Hassan earns the most

Ahmed Hassan, Anderlecht' Egyptian midfielder, is making the most money in the Belgian league. Without bonuses and other compensations, the player earns at least 1.2 million euro. Read more »

No agreement between Espanyol and Deschacht?

No agreement between Espanyol and Deschacht?

A few days ago, "Het Nieuwsblad" wrote that Espanyol and Anderlecht player Olivier Deschacht had an agreement. After an interview with Paco Herrera, the sports director of the team from Barcelona, this doesn't seem to be the case. Read more »

Espanyol puts Deschacht's transfer on a hold

Espanyol puts Deschacht's transfer on a hold

The Spanish club Espanyol Barcelona has put the transfer of Anderlecht’s Olivier Deschacht on a hold for a while. The club first wants to solve the crisis, because during the last month’s, they only obtained 9 points out of 36.
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 07-04-2008 

Ebony Shoe for Boussoufa or Hassan?

Ebony Shoe for Boussoufa or Hassan?

Both Mbark Boussoufa and Ahmed Hassan are nominated for the "Ebony Shoe 2008", this the award for the best African player in the Belgian competition.
The last edition in 2007 was won by ex-Anderlecht player Mohammed Tchité. Read more »

Suarez can't sign before April 24

Suarez can't sign before April 24

Matias Suarez still didn't sign for Anderlecht. The Mauves made the highest bid, but the judge who controls Suarez' club Belgrano due to financial problems, is giving other clubs time until April 24 to make a higher offer. Read more »

Ladies win 4-0

Ladies win 4-0

The ladies have obtained a clear 4-0 victory against DVC Southwest Flanders. The goals were made by Heirbaut (18'), Van Humbeeck (34'), Cranshoff (66') and Zeler (86') Read more »

Jacobs "I have a team that fights for each other"

Jacobs

An easy victory against Westerlo meant a satisfied coach after the game. "I didn't see any negative poins, except maybe the red card for De Man. I don't blame Mark, the group showed that they are more than just a team."

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Dirar surprises Jacobs

Dirar surprises Jacobs

Nabil Dirar, player of Westerlo, showed off his technique and skills yesterday in the match against Anderlecht. Ariël Jacobs, who knows Dirar from Diegem is impressed.
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 06-04-2008 

Ten-man Anderlecht defeat Westerlo 2-0

Ten-man Anderlecht defeat Westerlo 2-0

Anderlecht beat Westerlo 0-2 through first-half goals by Gillet and Frutos despite playing a large part of the game with ten men. Makeshift right-back Mark De Man took a second yellow card at the half-hour mark. Read more »

Zitka won't play against Denmark

Zitka won't play against Denmark

Due to his injury, Daniël Zitka won't play against Denmark in a friendly match with the Czech Republic. "Cech of Chelsea was injured, this was a great chance for me to show my qualities." Read more »

Westerlo - Anderlecht

Westerlo - Anderlecht

Anderlecht will visit Westerlo tonight, not an easy match. Anderlecht has to win if they want to maintain the second place, since Club Brugge has won their away game against Zulte Waregem yesterday. Read more »

Schollen almost back to the bench

Schollen almost back to the bench

Zitka has completely recovered and will soon be standing in the goal again. Schollen is the victim of this. The third keeper of Anderlecht keeped very well, but is put back to the bench after all. Read more »

 05-04-2008 

Lamah injured, Tioté to Twente?

Lamah injured, Tioté to Twente?

Roda JC played against NEC and that game ended bad for Roland Lamah. The Anderlecht midfielder suffered a concussion and is out for Roda's next match. Cheik Tioté, also playing on loan for Roda, might go to Twente next year. Read more »

"Beware of Westerlo"

This weekend, Anderlecht travels to Westerlo, wich is never an easy match. "They are in a good period" so says Ariël Jacobs. "It's always tough for Anderlecht in 't Kuipke."
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 04-04-2008 

Boussoufa wants to stay

Boussoufa wants to stay

Mbark Boussoufa has proved his value for Anderlecht in the last few months with several goals and assists. Despite the fact that many teams are showing interest in him, the player made clear he wants to stay in Anderlecht. Read more »

Witters following Brazilian players

Witters following Brazilian players

Gérard Witters is in Brazil to scout a right back and a striker. Witters already announced he's following a possible back-up for Nicolas Frutos. In June of last year, two Brazilians already reinforced Anderlecht. Read more »

Suarez arrives in June

Suarez arrives in June

The Argentinian player Suarez didn't sign yet. The judge, who's controlling the financially plagued Belgrano, is preventing the transfer. Though Suarez will most likely arrive in Brussels by June. Read more »

Injury news: Hassan out

Injury news: Hassan out

Gillet resumed the trainings. Akin got injured at the quadriceps and received medical attention. He was examined this afternoon. Chatelle, De Man and Hassan were absent due to injuries. De Man is training individually. Read more »

Selection Westerlo - Anderlecht

Selection Westerlo - Anderlecht

In an attempt to keep the second place, Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht will move this Sunday, April 6 at Kuipje in order to face Westerlo. Ariel Jacobs announced his selection for this match. Read more »

 03-04-2008 

Ladies win in Belgian cup

Ladies win in Belgian cup

Anderlecht's ladies team has won her game in the half finals of the Belgian Cup. It got 0-3 against Merkem. Charlotte Cranshoff and Aline Zeler (2x) scored. Read more »

Deschacht denies Espanyol move

Deschacht denies Espanyol move

Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reported that Espanyol Barcelona is in talks with Olivier Deschacht concerning a transfer. The leftback has claimed to be unaware of such a deal: "I'm not planning to leave Anderlecht." Read more »

 02-04-2008 

Will Hassan be honoured after all?

Will Hassan be honoured after all?

Egypte won the Africa Cup a while ago, but due to all kinds of circumstances, the club didn't have the chance yet to honour Hassan. But now Anderlecht may still play some festivities. Read more »

Hassan and Van Damme best scoring players

Hassan and Van Damme best scoring players

Anderlecht is scoring again, but not exactly with its strikers. On top of the list we find Hassan with 8 goals. Defender Van Damme is 2nd with 5 goals, followed by Boussoufa with 4 goals. Only in 4th place do we see the strikers. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Daniël Zitka is fully recovered and rejoined the group. Jelle Van Damme and Lucas Biglia were also on training again. Gillet, De Man and Chatelle stayed inside. Hassan got medical attention for his hamstrings. Read more »

Will Suarez sign today?

Will Suarez sign today?

Yesterday, Anderlecht negotiated the whole day with Belgrano. At stake is the transfer of the Argentinian striker Matias Suarez. The talks are not going well, though it's expected all sides will reach a final agreement soon. Read more »

 01-04-2008 

Zitka recoverd from injury

Zitka recoverd from injury

Daniël Zitka got a green light from the doctor today as he went on a medical sheck up. This means he will be able to play this weekend against Westerlo. Read more »

Injuries

Injuries

Bad news for Chatelle, the player suffers from an hip injury after the game against Cercle Bruges. Tomorrow he will undergo several other examinations. Lucas Biglia en Mark De Man also suffered injuries from that game. Read more »

Pieroni bound to stay longer in Anderlecht

Pieroni bound to stay longer in Anderlecht

Since Nicolas Frutos' return from injury, loanee Luigi Pieroni has had to settle with a place on the bench. However with the departure of Akin and Hassan at the end of the season, Anderlecht will most likely extend his contract. Read more »

Will Hasi become the new assitent coach?

Will Hasi become the new assitent coach?

Anderlecht would like Hasi to be their new assistent coach for next season. Manager Van Holsbeeck isn't denying that any longer. "The choice is up to him. Either play footbal for another year, either come to Anderlecht." Read more »

"Give the talents more freedom"

Anderlecht have won 28 out of 33 points while being coached by Ariël Jacobs. Belgian Paper "De Gazet van Antwerpen" asked Belgian footbal monument Paul Van Himst why Anderlecht is playing so much better now. Read more »

Jacobs can sign 2 year deal

Jacobs can sign 2 year deal

The Belgian paper "Het nieuwsblad" reports that Ariël Jacobs is close to signing a contract, binding the headcoach for 2 more years at Anderlecht. More news should follow in a couple of days. Read more »