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 30-04-2007 

Arsène Vaillant deceased

Arsène Vaillant deceased

Ex-Anderlecht player and former Red Devil Arsène Vaillant has passed away sunday night. Vaillant played for Anderlecht from 1948 until 1955 as a defender. During that period he helped the club to five titles. Read more »

Kums: "Will talk with Van Holsbeeck"

Kums:

Sven Kums is one of the youth players that is on loan. He is currently playing for Lierse and earned the bottom-ranked team a point by scoring against Westerlo. His future is still uncertain however. Read more »

Lazio interested in Legear

Lazio interested in Legear

The performances of Legear did not go unnoticed abroad. Italian club Lazio Roma shows an interest in the winger who scored twice against Roeselare. "We'll see what happens." Read more »

Raymond Mommens can sign contract

Raymond Mommens can sign contract

If everything goes according to plan, Raymond Mommens will sign a contract with the club today. Mommens has been working as a scout for Charleroi and displayed that he has an eye for talent. Read more »

Hassan elected man of the match

Hassan elected man of the match

Anderlecht played one of its best games of the season and that was largely due to Hassan. It was no surprise when he was chosen as man of the match. "The last few weeks we're playing better. The whole team earned this victory." Read more »

Reactions after Roeselare game

Reactions after Roeselare game

Captain Olivier Deschacht was satisfied with the result but predicts a race for the title until the very end. "We were especially strong in the first half. The second half was less good, but that's normal when you lead 0-4." Read more »

 29-04-2007 

Line-ups for Roeselare-RSCA

Line-ups for Roeselare-RSCA

Today, Anderlecht have to beat Roeselare in order to stay on title course! Wasilweski is suspended. Goor, Tchité, Mpenza and Pareja are still injured. It's possible that Legear and Von Schlebrügge will be in the starting line-up. Read more »

Akin returns to Anderlecht

Akin returns to Anderlecht

The Turkish striker Serhat Akin is returning to Anderlecht. The German club FC Köln, where Akin is currently on loan, doesn't want to keep the player. He scored 1 goal in 6 games. Anderlecht will look for a new club for the player Read more »

Camus wants to join Anderlecht

Camus wants to join Anderlecht

Charleroi player Fabien Camus wants to leave his club. The Frenchmen is eager to join Anderlecht. If the Mauves aren't interested, he'll search for a club outside Belgium. Read more »

 28-04-2007 

Anderlecht haul in Raymond Mommens

Anderlecht haul in Raymond Mommens

Anderlecht has attracted scout Raymond Mommens. The ex-Charleroi player is known for his knowledge of the French leagues. The past few years he brought players like Camus, Chabaud, Laquait and Théreau to Charleroi. Read more »

Reserves beat Roeselare 3-0

Reserves beat Roeselare 3-0

An easy win for the reserves, who won the title last week. Mukendi scored the first two goals, Houman the third. A-team players Proto, Olufemi and Aliste Lopes appeared in the starting line-up. Read more »

Mpenza: "Would have loved to play"

Mpenza:

Mbo Mpenza has been sidelined for quite some time now with a back injury. He will have to miss the Roeselare game. "Pain plays up when I'm training. Too bad, because I would've loved to play against Roeselare." Read more »


 27-04-2007 

Baseggio: "Stick with Anderlecht"

Baseggio:

Since his return to Anderlecht last January Baseggio has not been able to play much. Still, the midfielder is not looking for a transfer. "I don't want to leave. I have a good relationship with the coach." Read more »

Meeting with Jacobs next week

Meeting with Jacobs next week

Now that assistent-coach De Boeck has signed a deal with Cercle Bruges, it seems the way is paved for the arrival of Ariël Jacobs. A meeting with the current Mouscron coach is scheduled for next week. Read more »

Kolar to Roeselare?

Kolar to Roeselare?

Chances are Martin Kolar will return to Belgium. The midfielder is currently on loan at French side Ajaccio, and is in talks with Roeselare. The 23-year old still has a contract untill 2008. Read more »

New outfit for next season

New outfit for next season

As is usual at the end of a season, the outfit for next season gets presented. And just like last season when Anderlecht shocked everyone with a black out fit, fans will again be surprised: the club has opted for a grey outfit. Read more »

 26-04-2007 

Anderlecht eager to keep Frutos

Anderlecht eager to keep Frutos

Nicolas Frutos is a hot prospect on the transfer market, but manager Van Holsbeeck has said the club will not let the tall striker go. "We want to keep Nicolas for the next season. And he himself is not desperate to leave either." Read more »

Hopeful news for Tchité and Pareja

Hopeful news for Tchité and Pareja

The result from the scan show that Tchité has a mere strain in the groin instead of a tear. He will not figure in the Roeselare match but is expected to be fit for Beveren. And there is hopeful news for Pareja as well. Read more »

 25-04-2007 

Injury news

Injury news

It is now certain that Tchité is ruled out for the game against Roeselare. The striker needs to rest a few days before undergoing a second scan. Boussoufa on the other hand can take part. Read more »

De Boeck: “I respect Vercauteren”

De Boeck: “I respect Vercauteren”

Glen De Boeck has been officially presented as new coach of Cercle Bruges. The goal for De Boeck is clear: “De Boeck has to make sure that we are in the left column of the ranking next season.” Read more »


 24-04-2007 

De Man: "We need to stay calm"

De Man:

"We cannot lose the title anymore. Because we are Anderlecht. We have to win the title every year. That's expected from us. Certainly this year, if you see how hard the technical staff worked to build this team", De Man said. Read more »

Deschacht: "Bruges disappointed me"

Deschacht:

"I thought the Brugians were stronger. They disappointed me. I expected them to take at least one point against Genk. This way, the league will be exciting until the last matchday", Deschacht said. Read more »

No trainings today

No trainings today

There were no trainings today. The team had a day off to recover from a hard week. On Thursday, the players will train in seclusion. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Tchité got injured at the groin in the game against AA Ghent. The player himself thinks he'll be able to play soon. Though he's still waiting for a more thorough examination. Read more »

New stadium not at Neerpede

New stadium not at Neerpede

Neerpede, one of the possible locations for a new stadium has been eliminated. The board has reached that conclusion "after the careful analysis of a study." The only option left is the industrial zone in Anderlecht. Read more »

Hamburg interested in Frutos

Hamburg interested in Frutos

According to German newspaper Die Welt, is Hamburg SV interested in Nicolas Frutos. Sporting director Beiersdorf would have travelled to Belgium repeatedly to scout the Argentinian striker. Read more »

New pitch

New pitch

The stadium will receive a new pitch at the end of the season. Van Holsbeeck, Collin and Vercauteren were in London yesterday to acquire a new pitch. The works will commence after the Brussels game. Read more »

 23-04-2007 

Serhat to return to Anderlecht

Serhat to return to Anderlecht

It appears Serhat Akin will return to Anderlecht. The Turkish striker was on loan at german second division club FC Köln since the january transfer window but is not expected to lengthen his spell there. Read more »

Reserves win title

Reserves win title

The Anderlecht reserves have won their game against AA Ghent 1-2 and thus secured the title. Goals were scored by Olivier Mukendi and Walter Baseggio. Read more »

We expected Genk would lose points

We expected Genk would lose points

During an interview on Sporza radio Herman Van Holsbeeck reacts on the victory of Anderlecht and Genk. He expected Genk would lose 2 points. "If we would have 4 points more than Genk, we were in a better position." Read more »

Van Holsbeeck: "We missed Hassan"

Van Holsbeeck:

" You could see 2 games in one week were too much for both teams. We had a lot of space, but we couldn't use it. Fit players such as Tchité of Hassand could have done it. We missed him today. Fortunately Hassan is back next week. Read more »

Juhasz: "Victory for deceased father"

Juhasz:

When Roland came back on Thursday he asked Vercauteren to play against Ghent. Vercauteren let him play and could only be happy with his performance. "It was not always easy to concentrate, but it was good that I could play." Read more »

Mbokani against Ethiopia

Mbokani against Ethiopia

Dieudonné Mbokani was called up by the Congolese national coach to appear in the game against Ethiopia on Sunday April 29. Nevertheless, Anderlecht would like to keep him in Brussels to figure in the next game against Roeselare. Read more »

De Boeck new Cercle Bruges coach

De Boeck new Cercle Bruges coach

Glen De Boeck has signed a two-year deal today to coach Cercle Bruges. The current Anderlecht assistent-coach will follow in the footsteps of Harm Van Veldhoven. De 35-year old De Boeck will make his debut as head coach. Read more »

No Vanden Borre because of private problems

No Vanden Borre because of private problems

Vanden Borre wasn’t in the team yesterday. Coach Vercauteren sent the youngster home. “There was obviously something wrong. We know what it is, but that’s private.” Vanden Borre’s mother has been sick for a while now. Read more »

Tchité possibly out for remainder of season

Tchité possibly out for remainder of season

Anderlecht striker Mémé Tchité had to leave the pitch injured during yesterday's game against Ghent. The player has an adductor-injury. It could be a mere strain or possibly a tear. A scan will provide more information. Read more »

Race for the title remains tense

Race for the title remains tense

Club Bruges did not succeed in stealing points away from Racing Genk. Genk won 0-1 and still trails a mere two points behind Anderlecht. With only four games left the race for the title remains wide open. Read more »

 22-04-2007 

Deschacht: "Happy with victory"

Deschacht:

Olivier Deschacht praised the defence after the 1-0 victory against AA Ghent. "We kept everything under controle and didn't give Ghent a chance. We pressed well and knew we would create chances." Read more »

Narrow victory for Anderlecht

Narrow victory for Anderlecht

Anderlecht narrowly beat AA Ghent 1-0. Argentinian striker Nicolas Frutos scored the only goal in what turned out to be a poor match with few chances. Through this victory Anderlecht is a step closer to the title. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

Line Up: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

Tonight Anderlecht will host AA Ghent. The game is ideal to get revenge for the 2-1 loss at Ghent earlier this season. An Anderlecht victory would put the pressure on Racing Genk who will visit Club Bruges later tonight. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck talks about De Boeck

Van Holsbeeck talks about De Boeck

Frank Vercauteren wasn't happy with De Boeck's negotiations with Cercle Bruges, but manager Van Holsbeeck reacted on the expiration of the contract of Glen De Boeck. "Anderlecht are searching for a different profile", he stated. Read more »


 21-04-2007 

Von Schlebrügge wants revenge

Von Schlebrügge wants revenge

Because Roland Juhasz' father deceased last week, Max Von Schlebrügge started the previous game. "I think I didn't play a bad game, but I didn't play a good game either", the defender knows. Read more »

Boussoufa: "We want to win the title"

Boussoufa:

Mbark Boussoufa is challenging his former team mates tomorrow and is very enthusiastic about winning the title. "Winning the Golden Shoe was great, but football is a team sports and a title is worth much more", he reacted. Read more »

New season starts on August 4

New season starts on August 4

The kick-off of the new football season will take place in the weekend of 4 and 5 August. The final game of the season will be played on 10 May 2008. The winter break will be from 24/12/2007 until 13/01/2008. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Bart Goor, Ahmed Hassan, Mbo Mpenza and Nicolas Pareja will not appear on the pitch against AA Ghent tomorrow. Hassan is suspended due to three yellow cards, the three other players suffer from injuries. Read more »

 20-04-2007 

De Boeck interested in Cercle job

De Boeck interested in Cercle job

The arrival of Jacobs means that current assistent-coach Glen De Boeck will need to look for a new employer. De Boeck has talked to the Cercle Bruges staff yesterday. "Nothing has been decided yet, but I'm certainly interested." Read more »

"Jacobs will sign for three years"

According to Belgian newspapers Le Soir and Het Laatste Nieuws, Ariël Jacobs had signed a three-year contract with Anderlecht. Neither Anderlecht nor Mouscron want to confirm the news. Read more »

 19-04-2007 

De Man in Studio 1

De Man in Studio 1

Mark De Man is sunday evening one of the guests in Studio 1 with Frank Raes. In the broadcast on friday night there will be attention for Daniel Zitka and Mémé Tchité. Read more »

Lille impressed by Tchité

Lille impressed by Tchité

The French club Lille came to Anderlecht to look at the achievement of Mémé Tchité against Standard. Tchité who scored against Standard, has made a good impression on the French scouts of Lille. Read more »

Legear: "Proven my worth for Anderlecht"

Legear:

Jonathan Legear was handed a place in the starting line-up in tuesday's cup game and played a good first half. "It's not easy for young players to claim a place in the starting line-up," knows the right winger. Read more »

Van Steenberghe wants to go to Dender

Van Steenberghe wants to go to Dender

Jan Van Steenberghe was the third Anderlecht goalkeeper for four years but is now looking to leave the club. Anderlecht offered him a proposition to coach the youngsters but Van Steenberghe has set his mind on FC Dender. Read more »

De Boeck looking for Cercle job

De Boeck looking for Cercle job

Now that there is a big chance that Ariël Jacobs will become the next assistent-coach, Glen De Boeck is looking for a new employer. The Anderlecht assistent-coach is planning to talk with Cercle who are looking for a new coach. Read more »

Von Schlebrügge admits error

Von Schlebrügge admits error

Defender Von Schlebrügge comitted an error in the cup game against Standard through with Jovanovic could score. He admitted the error after the game. "I should've defended more aggresively," admits the Swede. Read more »


 18-04-2007 

Injury news

Injury news

Nicolas Pareja had to stop training today. The defender has problems with his knee and has to go to the scan. Mbark Boussoufa didn’t train at al. He has a bruise at his foot. Read more »

Biglia: "Reaching final still possible"

Biglia:

Despite the disappointment after the 0-1 defeat against Standard, the players still believe in their qualification chances for the final. Lucas Biglia is looking forward to the return at Sclessin within a few weeks. Read more »

345.247 euro for safety

345.247 euro for safety

345.247 euro that was the prize last year to make sure there is enough safety in the stadium. Anderlecht is at the 4th place of the most expensive clubs. Charleroi is number one. Read more »

Deschacht: “Not finished yet”

Deschacht: “Not finished yet”

Despite the defeat, Olivier Deschacht stays positive about the game. “We played a good game, we dominated, put a lot of pressure on Standard and had some chances. It’s a pity that Standard counters one time and score." Read more »

Cup: Anderlecht defeated by Standard

Cup: Anderlecht defeated by Standard

Standard defeated Anderlecht in the 1st leg of the semi-final of the Cup. The Mauves were the better team, especially in the 2nd half with a few excellent chances, but Jovanovic scored the only goal of the game on a counter attack Read more »

 17-04-2007 

Cup semi-final: Anderlecht - Standard

Cup semi-final: Anderlecht - Standard

Tonight the first leg of Belgian Cup semi-final will be played. Anderlecht is welcoming a Standard side they beat ten days ealier in the league. Both team are eager to win the cup. Vercauteren: "We prepared as if for a final." Read more »

Hassan denies agreement with Zamalek

Hassan denies agreement with Zamalek

Hassan has said he is flattered by the interest of Egyptian club Zamalek. He denies the rumours, however, that claim he would have signed an agreement with the club. "If I had a new contract I would've announced it." Read more »

Vercauteren: "players prefered to train"

Vercauteren:

This week the Anderlecht players had the choice between a day off and a regular day of training. "They preferred to train," says Vercauteren, who praises the mentality. According to the coach, the team is ready to give everything. Read more »

Anderlecht get their own champagne

Anderlecht get their own champagne

If Anderlecht manages to win the Championship, the players will be able to celebrate with champagne of the club. Lanson will make some bottles with purple and white. A bottle costs €29.95. Read more »

Selection Anderlecht – Standard

Selection Anderlecht – Standard

Franky Vercauteren revealed his selection for the Cup game against Standard. Goor and Mpenza won’t be in the team. Goor is 4 weeks injured and Mbo has a problem with his back. Baseggio is still rehabilitating. Read more »

Possible changes in the team

Possible changes in the team

It’s very likely that Franky Vercauteren will change his team for the game against Standard. Jelle Van Damme and Max Von Schlebrügge will probably play. Hassan, suspended on Sunday, will also play. Read more »

 16-04-2007 

Van Steenberghe spoke with Dender

Van Steenberghe spoke with Dender

FCV Dender had an exploratory conversation with Jan Van Steenberghe, currently fourth keeper by Anderlecht. At the leader in second class, he is one of the three candidates next season to compete with Thierry Coppens. Read more »

Birthday RSCA in highest division

Birthday RSCA in highest division

Today it's exactly 86 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 »

 14-04-2007 

Lazio Roma not interested in Frutos

Lazio Roma not interested in Frutos

The spokesman of Lazio Roma denied that the club is interested in Nicolas Frutos. "We have good contacts with Anderlecht and we want to keep it that way. If we are interested in a player, we'll inform Anderlecht first." Read more »

Next week decision over Jacobs

Next week decision over Jacobs

Next week it will become clear whether Ariël Jacobs will come to Anderlecht or not. It's possible that he'll become De Boeck's successor as assistant coach. Vercauteren already talked to Jacobs earlier this week. Read more »

More reactions after Cercle-RSCA

More reactions after Cercle-RSCA

Also De Man and Deschacht weren't that happy after the game. "I'm not entirely happy. We won, but that's it. I can't be happy with the way we played. But we took the 3 points, that's the most important", De Man said. Read more »

Vercauteren not satisfied

Vercauteren not satisfied

Despite the bad game, Vercauteren is happy with the 3 points: "We have been training a lot this week, because we knew Cercle would be a tough opponent. Though we didn't control the game. We have to learn from this." Read more »

Cercle-Anderlecht 0-1

Cercle-Anderlecht 0-1

Anderlecht defeated Cercle Bruges with 0-1. In a rather weak game in which both teams fought for the victory, Mémé Tchité scored the only goal after 14 minutes. By this, Anderlecht keep the lead. Read more »

 13-04-2007 

Anderlecht scouting in Portugal

Anderlecht scouting in Portugal

According to Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht is tracking a couple of players in Portugal. It concerns Antunes, a 21-year old left winger from Pacos Ferreira and Polish midfielder Kazmierczak from Boavista. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck reacts on criticism

Van Holsbeeck reacts on criticism

Jan Mulder criticized Anderlecht last week. Especially the way Anderlecht played against Standard wasn't good enough for Mulder. He talked in the press about a weak performance. Manager Van Holsbeeck is not happy with his comments Read more »

Tonight Cercle-Anderlecht: line-ups

Tonight Cercle-Anderlecht: line-ups

Goor and Baseggio are out for tonight's game. The Mauves are top of the table with a 2 points lead over Genk, but there are still 6 games left. Tonight's opponent, Cercle Bruges, will be hard to beat. Read more »

Wasilewski talks about RSCA-Standard

Wasilewski talks about RSCA-Standard

"It did me well to play a top match like the one against Standard. This is completely different than the matches I played in Poland against Legia and Wisla. The atmosphere and the tension are different." Read more »

Reserves beat Cercle 4-0

Reserves beat Cercle 4-0

The Anderlecht reserves easily beat Cercle 4-0 this evening. Goals were scored by Olufemi (2), Boateng and Mukendi. New arrival Constant Djakpa played 90 minutes. Read more »

 12-04-2007 

RSCA – Beveren sold out

RSCA – Beveren sold out

The only home game of the competition, RSCA – Beveren, that wasn’t sold out yet is sold out since yesterday. Because of that, Anderlecht will play the remaining matches in a completely sold out stadium. Read more »

Selection Anderlecht

Selection Anderlecht

Coach Vercauteren announced his selection for the game against Cercle Bruges. Goor and Baseggio are injured. Tioté is again selected. Vercauteren warned the players that it would be a hard game. Read more »

Rangers interested in Wasilewski

Rangers interested in Wasilewski

It seems like Glasgow Rangers are interested in the Anderlecht defender Wasilewski. The Pole signed a contract in January until 2010. The 18-year old Rosales could be the perfect successor for Marcin Wasilewski. Read more »

Bart Goor 4 to 5 weeks injured

Bart Goor 4 to 5 weeks injured

Earlier this week Bart Goor got injured at his calf at training. Today the midfielder went to the scanner to see how bad his injury was. Goor will be out for 4 to 5 weeks. This may be the end of season for the captain. Read more »

All cup games live on Sporza

All cup games live on Sporza

All the games of the semi-final of the Belgian Cup will be broadcasted live on Sporza so also the game of Anderlecht against Standard on the 17th of April and the 9th of May. Read more »

Hassan under pressure

Hassan under pressure

To the Egyptian press Hassan said that Anderlecht put a lot of pressure on him. They want him to stay until his contract ends. But the player is negotiating with Ahli and Zamalek, 2 Egyptian teams. Read more »

Djakpa training with the club

Djakpa training with the club

The Ivorian Constant Djakpa is currently testing at Anderlecht and is training along with the team. The 20-year old leftback is currently playing for the Norwegian club Sogndal. Read more »

Vanden Borre transfer finalised

Vanden Borre transfer finalised

An agreement has been reached by all parties in the matter of Anthony Vanden Borre's transfer to Italian side Fiorentina. The transfer will be made official in the next transfer period. Read more »

Manager Frutos in Italy

Manager Frutos in Italy

Frutos' manager is currently in Italy where he is listening to the propositions of a number of Italian clubs that have laid their eyes on the Argentinian striker. It concerns SS Lazio, Sampdoria and Fiorentina. Read more »

Rosales can sign four-year contract

Rosales can sign four-year contract

The Venezuelan rightback Roberto Rosales is expected to sign a four-year contract one of these days. Manager Van Holsbeeck said that the club wants to contract him on long-term basis and let the player grow with the elite. Read more »

Lazio eyeing Deschacht

Lazio eyeing Deschacht

After Frutos, the Italian club SS Lazio has now focused its attention on Olivier Deschacht. The sporting manager of Lazio has claimed they have been tracking the player the last couple of months. Read more »

 11-04-2007 

Scan for Bart Goor

Scan for Bart Goor

A scan is scheduled for Bart Goor tomorrow to see how bad his calf injury is. The midfielder had some problems with walking today. He will certainly not be ready for the game on Friday. Read more »

Tchité dreams of title

Tchité dreams of title

Having scored sixteen goals, Tchité is Anderlecht's topscorer this season and the striker is not shy about his ambitions. "I hope I can win the title for Anderlecht. From the start of the season I have been thinking of the title." Read more »

Anderlecht preparing arrival of Rosales?

Anderlecht preparing arrival of Rosales?

After a number of positive South-American transfers, Anderlecht is trying to get an even firmer grip on the region's market. Manager Van Holsbeeck has been establishing a network and it appears the first player might arrive soon. Read more »

 10-04-2007 

Baseggio no longer injured

Baseggio no longer injured

Walter Baseggio will certainly be ready for the game against Cercle Bruges this weekend. The midfielder started training with the group again. He is ready sooner than expected. Normally he will play with the reserves on Thursday. Read more »

Injury for Goor

Injury for Goor

It’s very likely that Goor will miss the game against Cercle Bruges. He injured himself during training. He has an injury at his calf muscles. Thursday Goor has to go to the echo. Read more »

Goor and Vercauteren talked

Goor and Vercauteren talked

Goor wasn’t angry after he had to take place on the bench this weekend but he admits that he was surprised. “This choice proves that there are no untouchables. I talked with Bart”, said coach Vercauteren. Read more »

Overview remaining matches

Overview remaining matches

With only six matches to go for both Genk and Anderlecht and with a mere two-point difference between them, the title has not been decided yet. Here we present an overview of the remaining matches. Read more »

Constant Vanden Stock hospitalised

Constant Vanden Stock hospitalised

The 93-year old Constant Vanden Stock has again been hospitalised. The honorary president of the club had been hospitalised in october 2005 before because of a balance disorder. His situation would be stable, however. Read more »

Juhasz: "Concentrating on defensive tasks"

Juhasz:

The heading skills of defender Roland Juhasz have become an important attacking weapon. Against Standard he delivered the assist of the game's only goal. "But I keep focussing on my defensive tasks," claimed the Hungarian. Read more »

Goor: "Have it in our own hands"

Goor:

"Everyone is happy that we are at the top of the league, but we are aware that the season isn't finished yet. We do have matters into our own hands now. If we win the next six games we are champion." Read more »

 09-04-2007 
 08-04-2007 

Anderlecht first after defeat Genk

Anderlecht first after defeat Genk

Racing Genk lost their game against Germinal Beerschot with 2-1. This way, Anderlecht keep the lead in the highest division. With 6 games to play, the Mauves now have a 2-points head-start. Read more »

Collin in the executive committee

Collin in the executive committee

Despite the demission of Roger Vanden Stock in the national football organisation, Anderlecht obtained a seat in the executive committee. Philippe Collin won a vote and now represents the club in the committee. Read more »

 07-04-2007 

Vanden Stock: "Strong team effort"

Vanden Stock:

"We are another step closer to the title," concluded the Anderlecht chairman after the match. "Tchité made the difference today but the whole team was strong. This was a real clash." Read more »

Anderlecht - Standard: reactions

Anderlecht - Standard: reactions

Mémé Tchité managed to score and was a constant threat for the Standard defense. The fact that he played for Standard last year made this a special game for him. "Scoring against Standard give me a fantastic feeling." Read more »

 06-04-2007 

Anderlecht beat Standard 1-0 in poor game

Anderlecht beat Standard 1-0 in poor game

Anderlecht won the clash with Standard and earned three important points. Mémé Tchité scored the only goal in what turned out to be a poor match. Through this win Anderlecht regain the pole position in the league. Read more »

Tickets for RSCA-Standard on Ebay

Tickets for RSCA-Standard on Ebay

Tickets for the game between Anderlecht and Standard are for sale on Ebay. Though this action is illegal. The club has informed the police. "We need to think of the security of our fans, so we alerted the police", they reacted. Read more »

Mpenza wants to stay

Mpenza wants to stay

Recently, Excelsior Mouscron showed interest in Mbo Mpenza. Today, the striker announced that he wants to stay in Anderlecht. The player still has a contract for one year. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - Standard

Line Up: Anderlecht - Standard

Tonight Anderlecht will face arch rivals Standard. Anderlecht needs a win to maintain their chances for the title. The statistics are in the advantage of the Mauves. The last 20 years Standard has only won three times in Brussels. Read more »

Extra security measures for clash

Extra security measures for clash

In the prospect of the clash between Anderlecht and Standard, the police will take extra security measures. To prevent riots there will be 180 extra police men ready because the game is considered to be very riskfull. Read more »

Munaron can stay

Munaron can stay

Keeper coach Jacky Munaron got some good news. He can sign a new contact for one year. Glen De Boeck isn't that lucky. The club is looking for a replacement. The best candidate is Ariël Jacobs. Read more »

Pareja: "Not making a fuss"

Pareja:

"I think it's an imporant game that will be decisive, but for Anderlecht every game is important. Despite being Argentinian, I know that this game is a real clash." Read more »

De Man: "Genk will drop points"

De Man:

"I didn't expect it this season but I'm happy with the role of water carrier. I consider it a compliment if people compare me with Vanderheaghe. I would immediately sign for a similar career." Read more »

Goor: "They will miss Conceição"

Goor:

"Their match against Beveren proved how important players like Geraerts and Conceição are for Standard. The latter can add some fire to the game both by his gameplay as by his verbal presence." Read more »

Frutos: "Title and Cup are our goal"

Frutos:

"Experience, luck and ambition will make the difference. We certainly have the ambition. I don't expect a physical battle. Standards players are too good for that. Geraerts for example," claims Frutos. Read more »

 05-04-2007 

Selection for the clash

Selection for the clash

Franky Vercauteren announced his selection after the training this afternoon. Baseggio isn’t in the selection. The game against Standard comes to soon for him. Tomorrow two players will be added. Read more »

Ariël Jacobs number one candidate

Ariël Jacobs number one candidate

It’s not sure yet if Glen De Boeck will still be assistant coach of Vercauteren. Ariël Jacobs, at the moment coach of Mouscron, is the most important candidate to become the new assistant. Read more »

Cercle Bruges interested in De Boeck

Cercle Bruges interested in De Boeck

The future of Glen De Boeck is insecure at Anderlecht and that’s something that the other teams in the Belgian League have noticed. Cercle Bruges seems to be interested in the assistant-coach of Anderlecht. Read more »

Mouscron want Mbo

Mouscron want Mbo

The chairman of Mouscron announced that the team want Mbo Mpenza. The player still has a contract but a transfer is possible. Read more »

 04-04-2007 

Injury news

Injury news

Most players are ready for Friday's game. Only Baseggio is injured. Vanden Borre left training because of a minor adductor injury. He joined Mbo Mpenza who trained individually. Read more »

Anderlecht tracking Costa

Anderlecht tracking Costa

Anderlecht is looking for a new defensive midfielder. According to the Spanish press it would concern Edouardo Nascimento Costa. The 24 year old Brazilian is currently playing for Espanyol but would be looking to leave. Read more »

Italian interest for Frutos

Italian interest for Frutos

Earlier this week Lazio Roma showed interest in Nicolas Frutos. Two other Italian clubs have joined them. It concerns Sampdoria Genua and Fiorentina. The Anderlecht striker remains calm. Read more »

 03-04-2007 

Boussoufa: "Deserved victory"

Boussoufa:

"The motivation for the 3 points was big. We made good combinations and finished our chances. The victory was deserved and we played a good game. Lierse might be the team that stands last, but that does not mean anything." Read more »

Pareja looks forward to Standard

Pareja looks forward to Standard

"Talking when the game is over is easy, but each and every game is difficult for Anderlecht." Even the game against Lierse had to be prepared well, luckily we scored fast," says Pareja. Read more »

Raceplans for Anderlecht

Raceplans for Anderlecht

Plans for Anderlecht to race seemed to be gone, but they are back now. Several clubs such as AC Milan, PSV and Anderlecht would be teams that are interested in an carsportsshow. Read more »

Hassan is not happy

Hassan is not happy

Hassan wasn’t satisfied after he got replaced this weekend. He immediately went to the dressing room. He doubts if Vercauteren is doing the right thing: “Everytime I play a bad game I get replaced.” Read more »

Ultimatum for Hassan

Ultimatum for Hassan

It will be even harder now to keep Hassan in Brussels. Hassan has to decide after the cup games against Standard (8 May) what he wants to do. This might be his final chance. Read more »

Conceiçao and Geraerts out for top game?

Conceiçao and Geraerts out for top game?

Sergio Conceiçao and Karel Geraerts are probably injured for the game against Anderlecht. They didn’t train on Monday. Conceiçoa will probably be able to train again this week. Geraerts has an inury at his toe. Read more »

Lazio want Frutos

Lazio want Frutos

That Frutos will be hard to keep is clear, especially now when SS Lazio are interested in the Argentinean player. The Italian team scouted Frutos already three times but they haven’t had contact with Anderlecht yet. Read more »

 02-04-2007 

Injury report

Injury report

No Walter Baseggio on training today. He went to the doctor and he still has a problem with his thigh. It’s very doubtable that he will be ready for the game against Standard. Read more »

De Man: “Vercauteren was right”

De Man: “Vercauteren was right”

Mark De Man had to sit on the bench this Saturday. “I wasn’t very happy about that. But now I know that it was a tactical choice of Vercauteren. He wanted an extra striker and he was right. The quickness of Tchité was deciding.” Read more »

Reaction Boussoufa

Reaction Boussoufa

Boussoufa is aware of the fact that the coming games are going to be very important. “We have to make the difference this month. Genk isn’t playing very well, we have to take advantage of that.” Read more »

Reacties after Lierse SK

Reacties after Lierse SK

Olivier Deschacht scored his second goal for Anderlecht in 153 games. Mbark Boussoufa also scored. Mémé Tchité gave an assist and Frutos proved what he’s worth by scoring two times. Read more »