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 30-05-2003 

CL: first game on July 30

CL: first game on July 30

The victory of AC Milan in the Champions League final was good for Anderlecht. That way, RSCA are sure of their protected status in the qualification rounds.
The first qualify games will be played on July 30 and August 6. Read more »

Players are on holiday

Players are on holiday

The players are on holiday since May 28. The trainings and medical tests will restart on June 26. The internations will join the group later. Read more »

 28-05-2003 
 27-05-2003 

De Bilde has to go

De Bilde has to go

Gilles De Bilde still has a contract for one year, but Anderlecht want to let him on a loan. His manager is already looking for another club. This week, De Bilde has a meeting with Anderlecht-manager Michel Verschueren. Read more »

CL-success Milan would help RSCA

CL-success Milan would help RSCA

If AC Milan win the Champions league, it would be good for Anderlecht.
In that case, the Mauves are 100% sure that they are protected with the draw for the qualification round. Read more »

Larger A-team next season

Larger A-team next season

* After Peersman, also Deschacht signed a new contract. The young defender stays until 2007.
* Anderlecht dispose their B-team. players like Guerk and Iachtchouk are automaticly moved to a larger A-team. Read more »

Happy 95th birthday Anderlecht

Happy 95th birthday Anderlecht

Today, Anderlecht celebrate their 95th birthday. On May 27, 1908, Charles Roos and 12 sport-fanatics started a club with the goal to promote sportive activities in the communion of Anderlecht. This was the birth of Sporting Club Anderlecht. Read more »


 26-05-2003 

Said leaves RSCA for good

Said leaves RSCA for good

The Egyptian Tarek Said returns to his country. Two years ago, Said came to Anderlecht to replace Bart Goor. But soon, Anderlecht let him go on a loan. Right now, the Mauves sold him to his former-club, Zamalek. Read more »

Hendrikx has tripple fracture

Hendrikx has tripple fracture

Marc Hendrikx got heavily injured in the game with the reserves against Beveren. He has a tripple fracture at his face. Fortunatly, his eyes weren't hit. Hendrikx will be out for 7 weeks. Read more »

 25-05-2003 

Fans stormed pitch of Beveren

Fans stormed pitch of Beveren

Short before the end of the game against Beveren, Anderlecht-fans stormed the pitch. Baseggio tried to calm down the crowd, but this wasn't really successful. Therefore, the police had to intervene. Read more »

 24-05-2003 

Laquait as 3rd goalkeeper?

Laquait as 3rd goalkeeper?

Anderlecht are now interested in the French goalkeeper Bertrand Laquait. At the moment, he plays for Charleroi and he still is under contract there, but the club is prepared to let him go. Read more »

Crasson leaves RSCA for Lierse

Crasson leaves RSCA for Lierse

After long negotiations, Crasson signed for Lierse. Chairman Vets and manager Van Holsbeeck could convince the defender to sign for their team.
Crasson is happy about the transfer. Read more »

Who'll become the best striker?

Who'll become the best striker?

Tomorrow, Anderlecht play their final game of this season against Beveren. Both sides have nothing to win (or to lose).
But Nenad Jestrovic can still become the best striker in the league. He must score 3 times for this. Read more »


 23-05-2003 

Crasson probably signs for Lierse

Crasson probably signs for Lierse

Lierse will soon introduce Bertrand Crasson as their new defender. Yesterday, both sides negotiated about a contract. Crasson wanted to think about the offer and normally, he would decide today. Read more »

 22-05-2003 

Jarakovic to Gent for 2 years

Jarakovic to Gent for 2 years

AA Gent will soon offer the 24-years old Anderlecht striker, Jarakovic, a contract. Jarakovic already played for RWDM and Kortrijk (on loan). Jarakovic scored 21 goals for the 3rd division club. Read more »

Aruna wants Belgian nationality

Aruna wants Belgian nationality

Aruna Dindane wants the Belgian nationality. The Ivorians striker of Anderlecht will become a member of the EU in that case. This would help in to get to an English club more easy. Read more »

 21-05-2003 

Baseggio wants to play in Italy

Baseggio wants to play in Italy

Walter Baseggio wants to leave Anderecht. The midfielder prefers a carreer in Italy. "I want to play in the Italian league, but Anderlecht want to keep me. Though I have no rush. Read more »


 20-05-2003 

Jarakovic could go to Gent

Jarakovic could go to Gent

AA Gent want to transfer Anderlecht-striker Ivica Jarakovic. The Serbian player already played for RWDM and Kortrijk (on a loan), and can leave the club for free now. He scores easily with the reserves. Read more »

"Strikers must stay!"

"Neither Seol, Jestrovic or Aruna can leave. Not even if somebody is prepared to pay 20 million euro." said the Anderlecht chairman.
Broos also wants to keep Doll and Zewlakow. Also Hasi, Ilic and Hendrikx must stay, according to the coach. Read more »

Japanese offer for De Boeck

Japanese offer for De Boeck

Anderlecht received an offer from the Japanese club Urawa. They offer 400.000 euro for Glen De Boeck. Anderlecht find this way too low. Broos also insists that De Boeck stays. Read more »

"3rd keeper is a priority"

Anderlecht already transfered Pär Zetterberg and Christian Wilhelmsson. Now, the top priority is a 3rd goalkeeper.
The chances that Danny Wintjens will become this 3rd goalie, are decreasing every day. Read more »

 19-05-2003 

RSCA interested in Proto

RSCA interested in Proto

Anderlecht show interest for Proto, goalkeeper of La Louvière. The Mauves already came close to a deal with the Dutch keeper Wintjes, but Broos wanted a more experienced one. Read more »

Ilic wants to stay in Brussels

Ilic wants to stay in Brussels

Trainer Broos wants to keep Ilic in Anderlecht. The defender could sign for Standard. Ilic himself wants to stay in Brussels, but the Anderlecht board prefers to see him leave. Read more »

Crasson will decide this week over transfer

Crasson will decide this week over transfer

Lierse want that Bertrand Crasson decides over their offer this week. The Anderlecht-defender also got an offer of the French second division team Clermont-Ferrand and the Chinese Shangai. Normally, Crasson will stay in Belgium and sign for Lierse. Read more »

Who will be Professional footballer of the year?

Who will be Professional footballer of the year?

On Monday, May 19, a successor for Sonck is appointed as Professional Footballer of the year. Aruna Dindane (RSCA), Nenad Jestrovic (RSCA) and Timmy Simons (FCB) are selected for the trophee.
There is also a reward for best goalkeeper of the year. Read more »

Simons wins, Aruna ends second

Simons wins, Aruna ends second

Timmy Simons of Club Brugge was elected as "Professional Footballer of the year". The 26-years old player already won "De Gouden Schoen" (the golden shoe). Simons ended up with 340 points. Read more »

 18-05-2003 

RSCA-records weren't broken

RSCA-records weren't broken

The Anderlecht-records were not broken by Club Brugge this afternoon. Club couldn't beat GBA. The game ended on a 1-1 draw.
Because of this, the record for most victories in one season stays on the name of Anderlecht, with 26 successes. Read more »

20 years ago: 1st uefa-cup

20 years ago: 1st uefa-cup

Exactly 20 years ago, Anderlecht won their first UEFA-Cup. RSCA could beat Benfica in the final. In Portugal, Sporting obtained a 1-1 draw, but the Mauves won at home with 1-0. Read more »

40 times European football in a row

40 times European football in a row

Tonight, there was a lot to celebrate in the Vanden Stock Stadium. Besides the fact that it was the last home-game of the season, the new shirts were presented.
Further, the fans got a chance to say goodbye to De wilde, Crasson and Milojevic. Read more »


 17-05-2003 

No deal with Wintjes yet

No deal with Wintjes yet

Anderlecht are not sure yet whether they will offer gaolkeeper Wintjes (MVV) a contract or not. For now, both sides didn't come to an agreement yet. Broos prefers a more experienced goalkeeper. Read more »

De Boeck can go to Japan

De Boeck can go to Japan

Glen De Boeck received an offer from the Japanese first division team, the Urawa Reds Diamonds. De Boeck can earn a lot of money in Japan, but Anderlecht want to keep the defender. Read more »

Crasson to Lierse

Crasson to Lierse

Thursday, Bertand Crasson (31) will sign a contract at Lierse for two seasons with an option for another one. Crasson also obtained an interesting offer of Shanghai but he prefers to remain in Belgium. Read more »

RSCA - La Louvière 1-0

RSCA - La Louvière 1-0

For the last time in front of its public, Anderlecht should not face too much difficulties. La Louvière will have dificulties to win because the Mauves are in form like never since the beginning of the season. Read more »

 16-05-2003 

Tonight decision over "Ebbenhouten schoen"

Tonight decision over

Tonight the decision over the best African player in the league falls. Nominees are Sambegou Bangoura, Aruna Dindane, Aruna Kone, Paul Kpaka and Yaya Toure. National coach Aimé Anthuenis will hand over the trophee. Read more »

Ilic to Standard?

Ilic to Standard?

Aleksander Ilic (34) may leave Anderlecht. He's going to negotiate with Standard. "Though I heard that Standard would only want me for one year. If that is the case, I can beter stay at Anderlecht. Read more »

Aruna wins "Ebbenhouten Schoen"

Aruna wins

Anderlecht-striker Aruna Dindane won the "Ebbenhouten Schoen", a trophee for the best African player in the league.
Aruna ended first, before Bangoura (Lokeren). He's the first Ivorian on the honour-list. Read more »

 15-05-2003 

Belgium ranked 11th in Europe

Belgium ranked 11th in Europe

Belgium is now ranked 11 on the UEFA ranking for clubs. On the previous ranking, Belgium was 14th. Though this doesn't mean any improvement for the clubs. The champion of the 10th country, Turkey, is immediatly qualified for the Champions League. Read more »

Will Seol or Mornar leave?

Will Seol or Mornar leave?

Ivica Mornar and Seol may leave Anderlecht. Though the Mauves want to keep one of the two players. If they both leave, trainer Hugo Broos won't have a substitute for Aruna or Jestrovic. Anderlecht prefer to keep Seol. Read more »

Wintjens came to agreement

Wintjens came to agreement

Danny Wintjens, goalkeeper of the Dutch MVV, reached an agreement with Anderlecht for 4 years. The Dutchmen will sign as 3rd goalkeeper, after Zitka and Peersman. Read more »

 14-05-2003 

Lovre out, Tihinen fit again

Lovre out, Tihinen fit again

Lovre broke a tooth at the training and had to go to a dentist.
Tihinen rejoined the group after his skin-infection that kept him out of the team for one month. Read more »

Negotiations about 3 contracts

Negotiations about 3 contracts

Karaca will probably go to a Turkish club that is interested in the player. He still has a contract for one season.
The contract of Olivier Deschacht will probably be renewed until 2008. Read more »

 13-05-2003 

Will Brugge break 2 RSCA-records?

Will Brugge break 2 RSCA-records?

Champion Club Brugge can still break 2 records. The first one is that of the number of goals, the second one is the amount of victories. In the season 1984-1985, Anderlecht scored 100 goals. Read more »

 12-05-2003 

Lokeren want Hendrikx

Lokeren want Hendrikx

Lokeren are interested in Anderlecht-player Marc Hendrikx.
Hendrikx still has a contract for two more years, but has to leave. Though it's doubtful if Lokeren can afford to buy the defender. Read more »

 10-05-2003 

Lommel cut from league

Lommel cut from league

After an examination, the National Football Organization decided to cut football team SK Lommel from the league. Along with the team, all its results will be neutralized. The decision was made because their debts (46.034 euro) weren't paid yet. Read more »

 09-05-2003 

Ilic is followed by Ipswich Town

Ilic is followed by Ipswich Town

Aleksander Ilic was followed by Joe Royle, manager of Ipswich Town, during the friendly game on the Spanish Island Gran Canaria. The English club would love to compel the promotion to the Premiership next season together with Ilic. Read more »

 07-05-2003 

De Wilde talked with Oostende

De Wilde talked with Oostende

Filip De Wilde has talked with Oostende about a contract as coach for the next season. "I don't say immediately no, but I still don't know if I want to stop playing soccer. Read more »

Zetterberg excited about return

Zetterberg excited about return

"I could have renewed my contract with Olympiakos , but Anderlecht is my team. Though I love living and playing in Greece.", says the Swede.
Zetterberg hopes to end his career in Anderlecht in beauty. Read more »

 06-05-2003 

"De Bilde isn't motivated"

"Gilles De Bilde have to be honest with himself", says Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos. "He has had a nice carreer and he made a lot of money. Because of that, he isn't motivated anymore. Read more »

 05-05-2003 

Clubs interested in Ilic

Clubs interested in Ilic

Aleksander Ilic one of the players who has to leave Anderlecht. The defender was already offered to Standard. Next Thursday, he'll be scouted by Ipswich during the friendly game against Las Palmas. Read more »

10 players have to leave

10 players have to leave

Anderlecht announced a list of players who have to leave by next season.
On the list are the following names: De Bilde, Hendrikx, Hasi, Mornar, Ilic, Karaça and Nicolay. De Wilde and Crasson already had to leave. Read more »

 04-05-2003 

RSCA - GBA : 4-0

RSCA - GBA : 4-0

Due to a mistake of Dhont, Jestrovic scores in the first minute Luciano. De Boeck doubled the score 30 minutes later.
The game seems to be played and GBA don't take measures to destabilize Anderlecht. Read more »

RSCA end second

RSCA end second

Due to a draw of Lokeren against Mons, the Mauves end second, even if Lokeren gain 3 more points becauce of the bankruptcy of Lommel.
This way Anderlecht, will play the qualifcation round of the Champions League. Read more »

 03-05-2003 

Sporting tested Kraus

Sporting tested Kraus

Sporting tested Jacub Kraus, a young Czechian goalkeeper of 17 years. Right now, he's playing in the 2nd division in the Czech Republic. Anderlecht will decide over his contract next week. Read more »

 02-05-2003 

Salaries have to decrease with 15%

Salaries have to decrease with 15%

The budget for the salaries has to decrease with 15% in the next season. Therefore, Anderlecht are not able to pay the expensive contracts of players like Crasson, De Wilde and De Bilde. Read more »

 01-05-2003