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 29-11-2008 
 28-11-2008 

Dender-RSCA 0-2

Dender-RSCA 0-2

Anderlecht defeated Dender tonight. The game ended on a 0-2 victory with Gillet's early goal and one in the second half from Frutos, with Dender goalkeeper Berthelin prevented Anderlecht from scoring even more goals. Read more »

Boussoufa suffers from an injury

Boussoufa suffers from an injury

Boussoufa is suffering from an injury. The player is overtired and has hamstring problems. "I doubt he'll be able to play every game before the winter. Hopefully his situation will improve during the winter break", said Jacobs. Read more »

Line Up: Dender-RSCA

Line Up: Dender-RSCA

This evening, the Mauves play against Dender. With a victory, Anderlecht can put pressure on Brugge and Standard. Only Vlcek is still injured. And with Kruiswijk performing well, the trainer has many players to chose from. Read more »

Bulykin and Vlcek in the transfer list

Bulykin and Vlcek in the transfer list

Stanislav Vlcek and Dmitri Bulykin can leave the club during the winter break, declared the newspaper Gazet Van Antwerpen announced today. Bulykin has not played much since arriving last summer and can leave for a good offer. Read more »

Goor does not want to go to Cercle

Goor does not want to go to Cercle

Bart Goor is not interested in a transfer to Cercle Brugge. This means that Goor is no longer on Cercle's list of interest, that was created after De Sutter's transfer. Iakovenko and Kanu are also in Cercle's sights. Read more »

 27-11-2008 

Selection for Dender-RSCA

Selection for Dender-RSCA

Ariël Jacobs announced his selection for tomorrow's game against FC Dender. Jonathan Legaer and Mbark Boussoufa are uncertain. They both have injuries caused by overfatigue. Stanislav Vlcek and Kanu are out. Read more »

Goor allowed to leave

Goor allowed to leave

Bart Goor is allowed to leave the club in January. There's only one condition: his new club should pay Goor's full salary. Until now GBA and Cerle Brugge are interested. Read more »

Siani to STVV ?

Siani to STVV ?

STVV, leader in the second division, is preparing for a return in the highest division. RSCA-striker Siani is currently playing for the club on loan. "We want to offer him a permanent contract", said STVV manager Mangelschots. Read more »


 26-11-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Stanislav Vlcek got injured on training yesterday at the calf. It's not yet sure how serious the injury is, but the medical staff fears he'll be out until early 2009. He'll be examined. Read more »

Anderlecht following Ingelsten

Anderlecht following Ingelsten

Anderlecht are following Swedish player Patrik Ingelsten of Kalmar. Though also Heerenveen are showing interest in the striker. With 19 goals, he became Sweden's best striker last season. Read more »

GBA interested in Goor

GBA interested in Goor

Bart Goor, who is not in Anderlecht's starting line-up, might leave for Germinal Beerschot. The club is performing poorly and needs reinforcements to assure survival in the highest division. Read more »

 25-11-2008 

Juhasz does not want to leave

Juhasz does not want to leave

Roland Juhasz is not thinking about leaving Anderlecht: "I'm focussed on the remaining four games before the winter. Then we'll see. I prefer going to England or Germany." Read more »

Kanu stays until 2011

Kanu stays until 2011

Kanu will stay in Anderlecht until 2011. The Mauves thereby used the option in the striker's contract. In June, he had signed for 6 months with an option for 3 more years. He might go to Cercle on loan. Read more »

 24-11-2008 

Saglam to succeed Jacobs?

Saglam to succeed Jacobs?

According to the Turkish media, Ertugrul Saglam will succeed coach Jacobs in January. Saglam was trainer of Besiktas last season and ended fourth. He was selected as best coach of Turkey twice. Read more »

Anderlecht cell phone on the market

Anderlecht cell phone on the market

Anderlecht will launch a personalised version of the Nokia 5000. The purple-white device has a 1,3 Megapixel camera, FM radio, MP3-player, bluetooth and GPRS. The cell phone has a logo of Anderlecht at the back and will cost 89€. Read more »


 23-11-2008 

Anderlecht to end sixth in SF

Anderlecht to end sixth in SF

Anderlecht finished sixth in the overall ranking of the Superleague Formula. Beijing is crowned champion. In the last grand prix of the season, Anderlecht finished fourth in the first race and eighth in the final race. Read more »

 22-11-2008 

Anderlecht-Westerlo 2-0

Anderlecht-Westerlo 2-0

Anderlecht defeated Westerlo tonight. The final score was 2-0 with Boussoufa scoring in the first half and Biglia in the second. Anderlecht are now ranked third on two points of Brugge and one of Standard. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht-Westerlo

Line Up: Anderlecht-Westerlo

Anderlecht face Westerlo tonight. Again a new top match for the Mauves, with Westerlo being second in the ranking. Wasilewski and Frutos are suspended. Polak is uncertain. He is suffering from an injury. Read more »

Legear to England or Germany ?

Legear to England or Germany ?

Legear's manager announced that the his player is not leaving the club for sure. "There are many clubs looking for a player such as Legear. We are still looking around to find other interested clubs." Read more »

Reserves beat Westerlo

Reserves beat Westerlo

The reserves of Anderlecht and Westerlo already faced each other yesterday. Anderlecht won with a goal in stoppage time. One minute earlier, Westerlo had equalised. Gillis had opened the score in the 65th minute. Read more »

 21-11-2008 

Anderlecht face Mechelen in Cup

Anderlecht face Mechelen in Cup

Anderlecht will play against first division club KV Mechelen in the 1/8th finals of the Belgian Cup. The match will be played on January 14th. If the Mauves can qualify, Westerlo or Kortrijk awaits in the quarter finals. Read more »

Fortis to continue as sponsor

Fortis to continue as sponsor

Despite the financial crisis, Fortis will continue to sponsor Anderlecht next season. Financial director René Trullemans confirms: "The current contract, which ends in June, will be extended for one year." Read more »


 20-11-2008 

Latka being followed by Anderlecht

Latka being followed by Anderlecht

According to the Czech media, Anderlecht are interested in Martin Latka of Slavia Prague. The 24 year old defender is 1m93 tall and is known as a fast player. In 2006, he played on loan for Birmingham City. Read more »

Injury news: Polak out again

Injury news: Polak out again

Anderlecht midfielder got injured in the game with the Czech Republic against San Marino. He was replaced in the 70th minute with a calf injury. It's not yet known how long he'll be unavailable. Read more »

Juhasz cannot leave

Juhasz cannot leave

The Mauves announced that Roland Juhasz cannot leave the club during the winter break. PSV Eindhoven, Marseille and some other clubs were interested in him. A transfer in June is a possibility though. Read more »

Anderlecht following Strasser

Anderlecht following Strasser

An Anderlecht scout attended the match between Belgium and Luxemburg. He came to watch Jeff Strasser, a central defender of French club Metz. The Mauves already showed interest in the player before. Read more »

Overview of the international games

Overview of the international games

Belgium played 1-1 against Luxemburg. Mirallas opened the score, but Mutsch equalised. It was a friendly game. The Czech Republic, with Polak and Zitka, played a World Cup qualification game. They beat San Marino 3-0. Read more »

Anderlecht continuing Cercle connection

Anderlecht continuing Cercle connection

Ariel Jacobs and Glen de Boeck are continuing the partnership RSCA and Cercle Bruges have established this season regarding players. With Tom de Sutter signed to Anderlecht from 2009, Cercle are looking at Kanu for the winter. Read more »

 19-11-2008 

Frutos' yellow card not appealed

Frutos' yellow card not appealed

Anderlecht decided not to file a complaint at the Belgian Football Organisation to get Frutos' injustified yellow card remitted. "We have no chance in winning such a case", said Van Holsbeeck. Read more »

Brugge thanked the Anderlecht fans

Brugge thanked the Anderlecht fans

Club Brugge thanked the Anderlecht fans on their website for their good behaviour during the homage for Fons Bastijns, who recently passed away, and for François Sterchele, who died in a car accident earlier this year. Read more »

Terrapass introduced on training

Terrapass introduced on training

Sporting Anderlecht will be playing with a new ball against Westerlo, the Adidas Terrapass. The ball was introduced on training today. Adidas is Anderlecht's equipment sponsor. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Midfielder Lucas Biglia is recovered from his injury and rejoined the group. Nicolas Frutos was training individually, as scheduled. Brazilian striker Kanu received medical attention. Read more »

 18-11-2008 

Eight million for Legear?

Eight million for Legear?

Jonathan Legear would like to leave Anderlecht for Dinamo Moscow. "I'm being offered a salary I can't refuse", he said. But Anderlecht estimate Legear's value around 8 million euro. "That is too high", says the player's manager. Read more »

De Corte negotiating with Anderlecht

De Corte negotiating  with Anderlecht

The trainer of the third division club Wetteren, Wim de Corte, is negotiating with Anderlecht. He might join the Belgian vice-champions, but it's not clear yet which function he might occupy. Read more »


 17-11-2008 

Paribas the new Anderlecht sponsor?

Paribas the new Anderlecht sponsor?

According to manager Van Holsbeeck, Anderlecht and the French bank Paribas, the bank that has acquired Fortis, are close to a deal for a new sponsor contract. Paribas would become Anderlecht's sponsor for the next two seasons. Read more »

New defender in December

New defender in December

Anderlecht are looking for a new central defender. Pareja's departure in the summer left the Brussels' club with a fragile defense. Therefore, the club wants to do something about the problem during the winter break. Read more »

Biglia can go to Fenerbahçe

Biglia can go to Fenerbahçe

The Turkish club Fenerbahçe is interested in Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia. The Turks noticed him two years ago when Anderlecht met them in the Champions League. He made a good impression. Read more »

Legear won't be staying in Anderlecht

Legear won't be staying in Anderlecht

Anderlecht won't be able to keep Legear in Brussels. Dinamo Moscow has a contract for five years ready for him and he can earn 1.25 million per year in Russia. "It will be impossible to keep him here", admits Van Holsbeeck. Read more »

Wasilewski and Frutos suspended

Wasilewski and Frutos suspended

Marcin Wasilewski got his third yellow card of the season against Brugge and will be suspended against Westerlo. The same goes for Frutos. He was sent off and will not participate the next game due to suspension. Read more »

Reactions after Brugge-RSCA

Reactions after Brugge-RSCA

After the game against Brugge, Nicolas Frutos was still very angry about his red card. Everyone agrees of course that the red card was not justified, but the striker is the victim of this mistake. Read more »

 16-11-2008 

Brugge-RSCA 1-1

Brugge-RSCA 1-1

Anderlecht and Brugge both played a good game this afternoon. The final score was 1-1, though Anderlecht deserved a lot more than that. A lot of decent chances were missed. The Mauves even ended the game with 10. Read more »

 15-11-2008 

Line Up: Brugge-RSCA

Line Up: Brugge-RSCA

Will Kruiswijk replace the suspended Van Damme in the team or not? Coach Jacobs is not sure yet: "It's possible", he said. "But Goor can also play as a defender. He's experienced and he's in a better physical condition." Read more »

Reserves defeated Brugge

Reserves defeated Brugge

The reserves of Anderlecht and Brugge already faced each other yesterday. The Mauves won with 3-1 thanks to two goals of Olivier Mukendi and a Brugian own-goal. After 12 goals, Anderlecht now have 18 points. Read more »

 14-11-2008 

Anderlecht to train with Puma balls

Anderlecht to train with Puma balls

Anderlecht trained with Puma-balls today to prepare for the clash with Brugge. The match ball will also be a Puma ball. The ones used on training were even equiped with a Club Brugge logo. Read more »

Two Americans invited for tests

Two Americans invited for tests

Herman Van Holsbeeck and Philippe Collin returned from their scouting trip in the USA. They were invited by player former-manager Serge Trimpont and build up connections with teams from Los Angeles and San Diego. Read more »

 13-11-2008 

Anderlecht hooligans arrested

Anderlecht hooligans arrested

During a police raid in Anderlecht and Charleroi this morning, 12 people were arrested, including several Anderlecht hooligans. Further, there were also Charleroi hooligans arrested. Read more »

 12-11-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Frutos didn't play against Tournai, not even as substitute. The striker was having foot problems again and was subscribed some additional rest. Today, he rejoined the group on training. Read more »

Legear decides during the winter break

Legear decides during the winter break

Legear, decicive in the Cup match against Tournai, can sign a contract for Dinamo Moscow. But the Anderlecht striker will only decide over his future during the winter break. First he wants to focus on Anderlecht. Read more »

Kanu to Cercle Brugge?

Kanu to Cercle Brugge?

With the coming of Tom De Sutter, there is a possibility that Brazilian striker Kanu will go to Cercle Brugge on loan. The striker has a contract for one year with an option for four more. Read more »

 11-11-2008 
 10-11-2008 

Selection for Cup match

Selection for Cup match

Coach Jacobs has announced his selection for the Cup match against Tournai. Jan Polak makes his come-back. Biglia is out with a minor injury. Frutos trained individually, Bruzzese received medical attention. Read more »

Legear close to transfer to Moscow

Legear close to transfer to Moscow

Dynamo Moscow are still showing interest in Anderlecht player Legear. The Russians offered him a contract of 4 years and the negotiations started. "I hope Anderlecht will soon find an agreement", Legear said. Read more »

Brugge-RSCA: Van Damme suspended

Brugge-RSCA: Van Damme suspended

Jelle Van Damme got his third yellow card of the season against Lokeren and is suspended for the clash with Club Brugge of next Sunday. "I reacted on a decision of the referee and he immediately showed me yellow", he said. Read more »

 08-11-2008 

Anderlecht beaten by Lokeren: 2-3

Anderlecht beaten by Lokeren: 2-3

Anderlecht lost the three points at home against Lokeren. The final score was 2-3. With this defeat, the Mauves really need to win against Brugge next week, else they face a big gap with the top of the table. Read more »

Reserves beat Lokeren

Reserves beat Lokeren

The reserves have defeated Lokeren yesterday. The final score was 0-1 with a goal of Iakovenko early in the game. He opened the score in the 6th minute. After that, the Mauves defended the lead well. Read more »

Boussoufa keen to leave

Boussoufa keen to leave

Boussoufa declared that this season will probably be the last one for him in Brussels. "Many teams are interested in me. I would like to go to a bigger team now. Not during the winter break, but in June", he said. Read more »

Line Up: RSCA-Lokeren

Line Up: RSCA-Lokeren

Tonight, Anderlecht face Lokeren. Juhasz is suspended. Pavlovic is suspended on the visitors' side. Lokeren players Ivens, De Wilde, Clappaert and Golan are injured. With Lokeren, Van Damme meets his ex-club. Read more »

Reynaldo hopes on a chance

Reynaldo hopes on a chance

The young Brazilian Reynaldo signed for five years for Anderlecht. He was already testing for the reserves. With his good performances, he hopes to be in the first team soon. Read more »

 07-11-2008 

30 Englishmen to visit Anderlecht

30 Englishmen to visit Anderlecht

Today, about 30 English youngsters will come to Anderlecht. They'll visit the Saint Nicolas Institute, play football there and follow language courses. They will also attend the game against Lokeren. Read more »

Cup game against Tournai almost sold out

Cup game against Tournai almost sold out

The Cup game against Tournai is almost sold out. There are already 17.000 tickets sold. All tickets cost only 5 euro. There are still seats available in blocks J1, K1 and B2. Standing places are available in blocks R4, O4 and X4. Read more »

Injury news: Polak fit

Injury news: Polak fit

Jan Polak rejoined the group. That is good news for trainer Ariel Jacobs. He does not have any injured players anymore. Nicolas Frutos trained individually, as scheduled. Read more »

 06-11-2008 

BPN Parisbas Fortis on the shirts

BPN Parisbas Fortis on the shirts

Anderlecht will soon play with new shirts. Fortis, the current sponsor, changed into BNP Paribas Fortis. That is also the name that will be placed on the shirts. There will also be a new logo. Read more »

 05-11-2008 

Construction in Neerpede obstructed

Construction in Neerpede obstructed

The construction of the youth center in Neerpede has again been delayed. This time, a city building used for organising parties, is causing problems. Anderlecht want to take down the construction, but the mayor is objecting. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Jan Polak resumed group trainings today. He'll be ready for the match against Brugge. Van Damme left the training early with a possible hamstring injury. He'll be examined soon. Read more »

 04-11-2008 

New pitch for Anderlecht institute

New pitch for Anderlecht institute

The Saint Nicolas Institute installed a new pitch. The institute trains young talents for RSC Anderlecht. Manager Van Holsbeeck is pleased: "We are following the French example and hope to have more talented players soon." Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Legear is cured from his illness and was training individually. Polak did the same thing. The medical staff hopes to get him ready to play against Club Brugge on November 16. Read more »

 03-11-2008 

Juhasz suspended

Juhasz suspended

Roland Juhasz was sent off yesterday against GBA. He received two yellow cards. Therefore, the Hungarian defender will be suspended for the next game, at home against Lokeren. Read more »

Interest in Ivanov?

Interest in Ivanov?

"Anderlecht are interested in CSKA Sofia's defender Ivan Ivanov", states Bulgarian Tema Sport. According to the Bulgarians, there was even a delegation of Anderlecht present in the game against Levski. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Lucas Biglia felt some pain in the game against GBA. He underwent an ultasound scan today which revealed a hamstring injury. Legear is continuing his individual programme. Polak is rehabilitating. Read more »

Suspension for Wasilewski?

Suspension for Wasilewski?

Marcin Wasilewski may be suspended. During yesterday's game against GBA, he punched his opponent Khalilou Fadiga. Referee Nzolo didn't notice the indicent, by the TV cameras registered. Read more »

GBA - Anderlecht: 1-3

GBA - Anderlecht: 1-3

Match day 10 in the Jupiler Proleague provided a stern challenge for Les Mauves as they had to battle GBA away. The home team scored early before a glut of Anderlecht goals in a short space of time assured the three points. Read more »

 02-11-2008 

Line Up: GBA-RSCA

Line Up: GBA-RSCA

Anderlecht face GBA tonight, with Kanu and Suarez in the selection for the first time. In case of a victory, Anderlecht can move to the 2nd place on 1 point of leader Brugge. Though history has proven that this will be a hard game Read more »

 01-11-2008 

Itzhaki to replace Boussoufa?

Itzhaki to replace Boussoufa?

Barak Itzhaki, who left Racing Genk at the start of the season for Beitar Jeruzalem, is being followed by Anderlecht. The Mauves are thinking of him to replace Boussoufa in case he leaves the club. Read more »

SF: Dolby starts from the 6th place

SF: Dolby starts from the 6th place

The Superleague Formula arrived in Italy. Anderlecht pilot Dolby performed not too bad and will start from the 6th place tomorrow, behind AC Milan, that beat Anderlecht in the quarter finals. Read more »

Selection for GBA-RSCA

Selection for GBA-RSCA

Ariel Jacobs announced his selection for the game against Germinal Beerschot. Matthias Suarez and Kanu are again in the selection. Also Juhasz, who suffered from the flu, is selected. Legear is uncertain due to illness. Read more »

Reserves beat GBA

Reserves beat GBA

The reserves of RSC Anderlecht won against GBA yesterday. The final score was 3-2 with goals of Thomas Chatelle (2x) and Matthias SuarezRnic, Kanu and Bruzzese also played. Read more »

Return of Proto next season?

Return of Proto next season?

According to the media, Silvio Proto will return to Anderlecht next season and replace Daniel Zitka. The goalkeeper is playing for Germinal Beerschot at this moment, on loan. Read more »

Changes in the calendar

Changes in the calendar

There are several games rescheduled. The game in Dender will take place in Friday the 28th of November at 8:30pm. The game in Roeselare is moved to Sunday the 14th of December at 6pm. Read more »

Collaboration with Baki Club

Collaboration with Baki Club

According to the Azeri-Press Agency (APA), Anderlecht signed an agreement with Baki Club, the winner of the Azeri Cup in 2005. The agreement is part of the "Great Baku Football Club" project. Read more »