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 31-12-2003 

Broos is grand-dad

Broos is grand-dad

Trainer Hugo Broos yesterday got the most beautiful New Year's present he could have wished: a first grand-child. His daughter Elke gave birth to Mette, a girl of 3,3 kg and 40 cm. Read more »

 29-12-2003 

Happy birthday Hasi!

Happy birthday Hasi!

Anderlecht player Besnik Hasi celebrates his 32th birthday today. We wish him a happy birthday from the bottom of our heart! Also congratulations for his strong season! Read more »

Vitesse wants quick deal with Ilic

Vitesse wants quick deal with Ilic

Vitesse's technical manager Streuer wants an agreement with Aleksander Ilic before the end of the winter break. He isn't very often in the team of Anderlecht anymore and seldom plays. Read more »

 27-12-2003 

 26-12-2003 
 25-12-2003 

Aruna wants tougher games

Aruna wants tougher games

"I'm doubting whether I can make anymore progression in Belgium", says Aruna Dindane. The Anderlecht-striker is thé favourite for the Golden Shoe 2003. Read more »

Holiday for players

Holiday for players

Now that you are probably enjoying some free days, most football players also enjoy their break. A few players told about they way they celebrate Christmass and New Year. Read more »

 23-12-2003 

Statistics first round

Statistics first round

Now that it's winter break, we can evaluate the first round. It won't be a surprise that Anderlecht is the best in most of the statistics. Read more »

Ilic to Las Palmas?

Ilic to Las Palmas?

Aleksander Ilic possibly moves to the Spanish team Las Palmas. The club from the Segunda Division asked Ilic to come immediately to start the negotiations. Read more »

Zane asks second opinion

Zane asks second opinion

Anderlecht-striker Clayton Zane will meet a doctor in Australia. Zane needs surgery again, but wants to know whether there isn't an alternative method. Read more »


 22-12-2003 

Keeps Broos his 3-5-2?

Keeps Broos his 3-5-2?

Trainer Broos seems to consider to keep his system with 3 defenders after the winter break. "I said before this season that we would always play 4-4-2. Read more »

Still no offer of ManU for Kompany

Still no offer of ManU for Kompany

Until yesterday Manchester United didn't make a concrete offer for Vincent Kompany. According to the English press Manchester would be prepared to give 15 million euro for the young defender. Read more »

G5 had a meeting

G5 had a meeting

Anderlecht, Club Bruges, Genk, Gent and Standard had a meeting last weekend. The G5 thinks about the foundation of a new association of professional clubs. Read more »

 21-12-2003 

Anderlecht obtained easy win

Anderlecht obtained easy win

Anderlecht have easily defeated La Louvière. The game ended on a 1-4 score for the Mauves. Anderlecht controled the game and created lots of chances. Though Peersman had to save a penalty of La Louvière. Read more »

Preview La Louvière - Anderlecht

Preview La Louvière - Anderlecht

Hugo Broos probably can't count on his two side defenders Deschacht and Zewlakow for the out match against La Louvière. Hasi and Mornar are also unavailable, due to suspensions. Read more »

 20-12-2003 

Doll wants transfer

Doll wants transfer

Doll would like to come back in the first team, but he doesn't exclude a transfer any longer: "I would like a foreign club more than just a first league club. France, Asia, the Emirates, it's all good for me." Read more »


 19-12-2003 

Reserves win against La Louvière

Reserves win against La Louvière

The Anderlecht reserves have ended succesfully their last match before the winter break. They won with 4-0 versus La Louvière. The goals were made by Legear, Traore and twice Van Damme. Read more »

Anderlecht draws Heusden

Anderlecht draws Heusden

The quarter finals of the Belgian cup have just been drawed. The Mauves have to challenge Heusden-Zolder. Biggest competitor for the cup, Club Bruges, drawed La Louvière. The first round is on 21 Januari, the second on 4 Februari. Read more »

Updates about the injuries

Updates about the injuries

Anderlecht are leaving Aruna Dindane aside in the game vs. La Louvière. The striker just recovered from an injury but is out again with problems with the tigh. Deschacht is uncertain because of the flu. Read more »

Hooligans cause damage

Hooligans cause damage

Anderlecht sent Antwerp a 6500 euro bill. Hooligans caused lots of damage in the Vanden Stock-stadium during and after the cup match of last Wednesday. Read more »

This evening the reserve team plays

This evening the reserve team plays

This evening the reserve team of Anderlecht plays their match against La Louvière. Kick off at 7.30pm. Van Steenberghe, Vanderhaeghe, Junior, Mac Donald and Deman will appear on the kick off. Read more »

 18-12-2003 

Mons still wants Ilic

Mons still wants Ilic

Mons still hopes that Anderlecht will pay a big part of the wage of Ilic. But Anderlechtmanager Van Holsbeek says that Anderlecht is not prepared to do this. Read more »

Lille interested in Mornar

Lille interested in Mornar

The French club Lille is interested in signing Ivica Mornar but they are not prepared to pay as much as Mornar asks.
Broos will talk tomorrow with the direction about his contract. Read more »

Zewlakow is unsure

Zewlakow is unsure

Zewlakow got injured in the cupmatch against Antwerp and was replaced by Kompany. He's unsure for the match against La Louvière. Read more »

Anderlecht move on in Cup

Anderlecht move on in Cup

Anderlecht got qualified for the next Cup round. The Mauves defeated Antwerp with a 4-2 score. Antwerp was already KO after 5 minutes after goals from Tihinen and Mornar. Read more »

 17-12-2003 

Preview Anderlecht - Antwerp

Preview Anderlecht - Antwerp

Goalkeeper Zitka still isn't playing for Anderlecht. Doll, Hendrikx, Junior and Mac Donald fell out of the selection. Also Deschacht is still ill. It's a goal of Broos to win the double. Read more »

Mbo to Anderlecht after refusal of Bruges?

Mbo to Anderlecht after refusal of Bruges?

Mbo Mpenza still is a candidate to catch up Aruna's leave, surely now that Bruges doesn't want him. "He is too expensive and too sensitive for injuries. He will never catch up with our midweek programm", said FCB manager Vanhove. Read more »


 16-12-2003 

Anderlecht-online.be ended fourth!

Anderlecht-online.be ended fourth!

This website ended 4th at the election 'Site of the Year 2003' from the computer magazine 'Clickx Magazine'. RSCA.be ended 3th in their catergory! The Purple Dynamite Webteam thanks you for your votes! Read more »

Deschacht still sick

Deschacht still sick

Deschacht was still sick yesterday. The chance that he can play against Antwerp tomorrow is almost zero. De Boeck restarted training, but did it careful. Aruna is fit. Read more »

Ilic is not going to Mons

Ilic is not going to Mons

Alexander Ilic is not going to Mons. The personal demands of the defender are too high. That might also obstruct his transfer to the Dutch Vitesse. Read more »

 15-12-2003 

Influenza afflicts Anderlecht

Influenza afflicts Anderlecht

Also a few Anderlecht-players are afflicted bij influenza. Olivier Deschacht and Glen De Boeck could not play against Cercle. They will both be fit for the cupmatch against Antwerp. Also Aruna will be present. Read more »

Verschueren will be honoured

Verschueren will be honoured

Michel Verschueren will be honoured at Januari the 24th, at the homegame against Gent. Mister Michel will replaced by Herman Van Holsbeeck from Januari the 1th. Read more »

 14-12-2003 

Preview Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

Preview Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

Cercle won for the last time in '85 - '86 in the Astridpark (2-3). Anderlecht earned against green-black in '65 - '66 its biggest home victory ever: 12-0. Still, Broos can't count on some regular players due to many injuries. Read more »

Anderlecht get fine from UEFA

Anderlecht get fine from UEFA

Anderlecht have to pay a fine of 5.000 Swiss francs because some RSCA supporters have thrown objects on the pitch during the Champions League-game Anderlecht-Celtic Glasgow. Read more »

 13-12-2003 

Breakthrough in Seol-case

Breakthrough in Seol-case

There's a breakthrough coming up in the negotiations between the board of Anderlecht and Seol. The Korean, who will be in the selection Wednesday, is at the end of his contract. Read more »

Also Aruna and Kompany out Sunday's game

Also Aruna and Kompany out Sunday's game

Besides Zitka, also Kompany and Aruna were abscent on training yesterday. Kompany still has exams and Aruna is too tired. If Anderlecht will play with 4 defenders, De Boeck will take his place in the team again. Read more »

 12-12-2003 

Latest reactions about Bayern-RSCA

Latest reactions about Bayern-RSCA

After the painful defeat by Bayern Munich, there still are some heavy discussions in Anderlecht about the lightly awarded penalty. We collected reactions out of Belgium, Germany and from referee Nielsen. Read more »

Aruna is exhausted

Aruna is exhausted

"I never want one more year like 2003. I barely missed a game and I kept on playing during the summer. I'm exhausted and that's why injuries come faster. I need to recharge my batteries" Aruna said. Read more »

Vanderhaeghe against Cercle

Vanderhaeghe against Cercle

There's a big chance that Yves Vanderhaeghe will play against Cercle on Sunday. Coach Broos wants to give Besnik Hasi some rest, after the big effort against Bayern Munich. Read more »

Doll can't leave

Doll can't leave

Hugo Broos won't let Olivier Doll go to Mons. "It's not because we are out of the Champions League, that everyone can leave. I won't stop Ilic, but Doll can't leave." Read more »

Milan follows Kompany

Milan follows Kompany

Cesare Maldini was Wednesday in Munich to see Vincent Kompany in order of AC Milan. He was also there when Anderlecht played against Lyon. Read more »

 11-12-2003 

New operation is needed for Zane

New operation is needed for Zane

A new knee-operation is unavoidable for Zane. The Australian leaves to his home country in 10 days for a 3rd opinion. After that, the decision over an operation will be made. An operation means he'll be out for 6 to 12 months. Read more »

Mons want Doll and Ilic

Mons want Doll and Ilic

Mons are interested in both Doll and Ilic. Ilic already said no to Lokeren and is negociating with Vitesse about a contract for one year and a half. Read more »

Doll to Mons?

Doll to Mons?

Mons are interested in renting Doll. Anderlecht are not prepared to transfer him. Soon, the club will decide which players may leave. Read more »

 10-12-2003 

Mbo Mpenza to Anderlecht?

Mbo Mpenza to Anderlecht?

According to a Flemish newspaper, the direction of Anderlecht would see Mbo Mpenza as the ideal substitute for Aruna Dindane, in the event of a departure of this last. Read more »

The line-ups for tonight

The line-ups for tonight

According to the official website of Bayern, Sagnol, a defender, will start on the bench. Zé Roberto replaces him. Hendrikx starts the game in stead of Kolar. The formation will most likely be a 5-3-2. Read more »

 09-12-2003 

Bayern start with 3 strikers

Bayern start with 3 strikers

FC Bayern München coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has vowed to play three forwards, namely Makaay, Pizarro and Santa Cruz, in the club's concluding Champions League group stage game against RSC Anderlecht on Wednesday. Read more »

Anderlecht play a 3-5-2 formation

Anderlecht play a 3-5-2 formation

Bayern Munich have no choice: winning or being eliminated. The words of Hitfeld "Anderlecht have a weak defense" also reached Hugo Broos. But the coach has a simple answer on it. Read more »

Zane out for at least 3 months

Zane out for at least 3 months

Clayton Zane is out for at least 3 months. Zane got injured at his knee a week ago. The Australian player just returned from injury and played 2 games but is now out again. Read more »

 08-12-2003 

What about the line-ups?

What about the line-ups?

The team trains for the last time on Monday 4pm. Afterwards the team will be isolated to prepare for the game. On Tuesday, the squad leaves for Munich. About 3.000 fans will join Anderlecht to the Olympic Stadium. Read more »

 07-12-2003 

Same team for Bayern

Same team for Bayern

Hugo Broos made clear that he will leave for Bayern Munich with the same team that challenged RC Genk. Zitka doesn’t suffer anymore with his knee, Aruna was only by way of precaution replaced yesterday. Read more »

Bayern obtains a draw in Bremen

Bayern obtains a draw in Bremen

Bayern Munich obtained a draw on the field of Werder Bremen that played a strong game. Bayern remain 4th in the ranking and is Anderlecht's opponent on Wednesday in the Champions League. Celtic and Lyon both won. Read more »

 06-12-2003 

Anderlecht win again!

Anderlecht win again!

Anderlecht can go to München with a lot of confidence. They won from KRC Genk with 0-1. Genk were the better team in the 1st half but couldn't score. Anderlecht did through Mornar. The 2nd half was more balanced. Final result: 0-1 Read more »

Ilic to Vitesse

Ilic to Vitesse

Ilic is close to an agreement with the Dutch Vitesse Arnhem. “There still are some details we will have to discuss, but it looks like I’m playing in Arnhem from Januari on”, says Ilic. Read more »

Preview Genk - Anderlecht

Preview Genk - Anderlecht

This evening Anderlecht plays away against Genk. Of the twelve mutual duels, Anderlecht won seven. The last Genk home victory dates from the season 1997 –1998. The result was then 2-1. Read more »

 05-12-2003 

Team of Bayern goes on training camp

Team of Bayern goes on training camp

The team of Bayern München is going on a special training camp in Rottach-Egern to prepare the important Champions League duel of next Wednesday against RSCA. Bayern have to win to qualify. For Anderlecht, a draw is sufficient. Read more »

Selection against Genk

Selection against Genk

For the match in and against RC Genk of Saturday at 6pm Hugo Broos already selected 17 players. Also Daniel Zitka and Aruna belong to that squad. Both players are fit again. Read more »

Ilic doesn't go to Lokeren

Ilic doesn't go to Lokeren

Lokeren has no interest for Aleksander Ilic anymore. The defender could leave for free in Anderlecht, but his personal demands were too high. The Netherlands are still an opportunity for our defender. Read more »

 04-12-2003 

Mbo Mpenza wants to replace Aruna

Mbo Mpenza wants to replace Aruna

In Moeskroen the are making themselves up for a possible leave of Mbo Mpenza in Januari. On New Year's day the second transfer period starts. Mbo would like to come to Anderlecht. Read more »

AC Milan want Kompany

AC Milan want Kompany

Also Vincent Kompany is now followed by an Italian club. Besides Manchester Utd., that already scouted Kompany, also AC Milan are interested. Milan sees the young and talentful Kompany as a perfect replacement for the old Maldini. Read more »

Zitka possibly out for game vs. Genk

Zitka possibly out for game vs. Genk

It is possible that Daniel Zitka may not play on Saturday (6pm) against Racing Genk. The goalkeeper has a light injury. Tristan Peersman will replace him in that case.
Later, more about this will follow. Read more »

Bayern obtains easy win in German Cup

Bayern obtains easy win in German Cup

Result: Bayern München - Hamburg 3-0 (1/8 finals).
Goals: 28' Pizarro 1-0, 47' Makaay 2-0, 74' Salihamidzic 3-0
News: Ballack had a minor injury and was out. Demichilis was ill. Makaay was the 3rd striker. Read more »

 03-12-2003 
 02-12-2003 
 01-12-2003 

Injuries

Injuries

Ivica Mornar could not play against Lierse because of a thigh injury, he needs to rest. A couple of days would be enough. Aruna and Vincent Kompany will start training on Monday. Read more »