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 31-08-2005 

Anderlecht meet Geel in Cup

Anderlecht meet Geel in Cup

Anderlecht meet Geel in the Belgian Cup. Geel are a second division team. A few years ago, they even played in the highest division. The matches of the 16th finals take place on November 12 or 13. Read more »

Pujol signed for one year

Pujol signed for one year

French striker Grégory Pujol reinforces Anderlecht. He comes to Brussels on a loan for one year from FC Nantes. The club reached an agreement with the 25-years old player after the medical tests. Read more »

Info about Kolar and Junior

Info about Kolar and Junior

Kolar and Junior are doing well in England. Kolar scored and gave an assist last weekend in the game against Norwich. Junior had to sit out for three games after a red card so he is still a bit behind Kolar in terms of fitness. Read more »

New striker found?

New striker found?

According to the French press, Grégory Pujol, a striker of Nantes, is on his way to Anderlecht. He would already have negotiated with the Mauves, and will do medical tests this morning. Read more »

 30-08-2005 
 29-08-2005 

Juhasz signed for 3 years

Juhasz signed for 3 years

RSCA came to an agreement with the 22-years old Hungarian defender Roland Juhasz. Juhasz plays for MTK Budapest for the moment and signed in Brussels for 3 years. He'll carry number 5. Anderlecht payed about 2 million for him. Read more »

Baseggio on his way to Italy?

Baseggio on his way to Italy?

Luca Pellizon, the manager of midfielder Walter Baseggio, negotiated with the Italian team Lazio Roma this weekend. Lazio want to know the conditions of Anderlecht to make a move of Baseggio possible. Read more »

Fiorentina made a bid for Wilhelmsson

Fiorentina made a bid for Wilhelmsson

Anderlecht have received an offer for the Swedish midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson. The Italian team Fiorentina want to sign the attacking midfielder before the transfer market closes, on 31 August. Read more »

Chelsea win, Betis lose

Chelsea win, Betis lose

Tottenham Hotspur were defeated by Chelsea this weekend with 0-2. Real Betis didn't manage to win. They were defeated with 0-1 against Valencia. Liverpool didn't play. Read more »

Official: Roland Juhasz has signed

Official: Roland Juhasz has signed

The hungarian international defender has signed a contract for three seasons with a fourth in option. He played for MTK Budapest, mesures 1m93 and is 22 years old. He will wear number 5 on his jersey. Read more »


 28-08-2005 

Anderlecht lost points in Genk

Anderlecht lost points in Genk

Anderlecht have lost points against Racing Genk. The Mauves came two up, but the game ended on a 3-3 draw. Anderlecht controled the game, until Vanden Borre was sent off. Mbo Mpenza scored a hattrick. Read more »

Zitka replaced by Proto

Zitka replaced by Proto

Proto replaces Zitka in the goal tonight. The Belgian national goalkeeper will play his first official game for Anderlecht that way. Daniel Zitka takes a place on the bench Read more »

Tonight: Genk-Anderlecht - line-ups

Tonight: Genk-Anderlecht - line-ups

Anderlecht are ready for the first topmatch of the season. The Mauves meet Racing Genk. A victory brings Anderlecht next to Standard on the top of the table. Serhat has a light injury and may start on the bench. Read more »

A new draw for Bruges

A new draw for Bruges

Bruges have made a draw against Lierse. It means that they already have 4 points less than Standard and maybe than Anderlecht. Note that Bruges were also lucky to get the draw (1-1) after a tough match. Read more »

 27-08-2005 

Reserves defeat Genk

Reserves defeat Genk

RSC Anderlecht reserves defeated Genk yesterday by 4-3. Baseggio, Allagui and Gerk (2x) have scored for the Mauves. Bob Peeters started the match for Genk and scored twice. Read more »

 26-08-2005 

7 Anderlecht-players in Belgian national team

7 Anderlecht-players in Belgian national team

National coach Aimé Antheunis has announced the squad that will challenge Bosnia and San Marino in the WC-qualification group stage. He called up the 20 players who played against Greece, with Bart Goor as an extra midfielder. Read more »

Baseggio: "It's time to leave"

Baseggio:

Walter Baseggio wasn't in the squad against Slavia Prague, and isn't satisfied with that. "Leaving Anderlecht seems like the only solution", told the midfielder. The chairman, however, told him he should stay. Read more »


 25-08-2005 

Introduction of the CL opponents

Introduction of the CL opponents

RSC Anderlecht meet the best teams from every pot. The three opponents are well known all over the world and are real topclubs in their domestic leagues. Here's some information about the three clubs. Read more »

Reactions after the draw

Reactions after the draw

Trainer Franky Vercauteren wished for Bayern, Ajax and Thün. He got Chelsea, Betis and Liverpool in stead. This is probably the hardest draw possible. Vercauteren thinks the Mauves won't have a good chance for qualifying. Read more »

A very difficult draw for Anderlecht

A very difficult draw for Anderlecht

The group stage draw of the Champions' League 2005/2006 has taken place at 4.00 pm CET. Anderlecht hoped on Bayern, Ajax and Thün, but got Liverpool, Chelsea and Betis in stead. The hardest draw possible. Read more »

Anderlecht want Roman Bednar

Anderlecht want Roman Bednar

Anderlecht show interest for the Czech Roman Bednar. This striker is 22 years old and plays for Hearts of Midlothian in Scotland. Also the Hungarian Juhasz is wanted. Read more »

CL draw: more information about the pots

CL draw: more information about the pots

RSCA are in the 3rd pot for the draw today. This means that the Mauves will draw a team from the 1st, 2nd and 4th pot. That last pot should contain the weaker opponents, though Udinese, Real Betis and Fenerbahçe are in it too. Read more »

Anderlecht players robbed in Prague

Anderlecht players robbed in Prague

Despite the qualification for the Champions League, there wasn't much to celebrate. The Anderlecht players were all robbed from their personal possessions. Everything was taken from the locker room during the game. Read more »

 24-08-2005 

Line Up: Slavia Prague - RSC Anderlecht

Line Up: Slavia Prague - RSC Anderlecht

The game between Slavia Prague and RSC Anderlecht will be decisive tonight. Can the Mauves reach the Champions League, or will they have to go to the Uefa Cup? The game is broadcast live on VT4 at 8.05 pm. Read more »

Extra premium in case of qualification

Extra premium in case of qualification

If Anderlecht manage to qualify for the Champions League, the players will be given an extra premium of 37.500 euros. The players of Prague will receive a premium of 50.000 euros if they can qualify. Read more »

Kolar: "Deschacht is the weakest link"

Kolar:

Also Martin Kolar, who plays for the English team Stoke City this season, gave his opinion about the game between Slavia Prague and Anderlecht this evening. He says Slavia has a chance against the Mauves. Read more »

Slavia don't take any risks

Slavia don't take any risks

Karel Jarolim, the coach of Slavia Prague, already announced that they won't take any risks this evening. "If Anderlecht are able to score, it's all over", stated the coach. Read more »

Treviso want Baseggio

Treviso want Baseggio

Walter Baseggio still has opportunities to go to a foreign team. The midfielder is in a difficult situation now in Anderlecht. He is allowed to leave Brussels, and wants to go to Italy. Read more »

 23-08-2005 

Jestrovic not fit

Jestrovic not fit

As mentioned before, Anderlecht travelled to Czech Republik with Nenad Jestrovic. Now, it is sure that he won't play against Prague. He still suffers from an injury on his Achilles tendon. Read more »


 22-08-2005 

Ehret stays

Ehret stays

French club Troyes said today to Van Holsbeeck that they were not interested anymore in Fabrice Ehret. Anderlecht's left midfielder has still a contract with the Mauves until June 2006. Read more »

Zetterberg also on the bench?

Zetterberg also on the bench?

Pär Zetterberg is likely to sit on the bench next Wednesday for the qualifying match against Slavia. After his bad prestation against GBA this week-end, he may have to sit on the bench. Read more »

 21-08-2005 

Jestrovic has infected Achilles tendon

Jestrovic has infected Achilles tendon

Nenad Jestrovic states in the newspapers that he is playing with pain for a few weeks now. That would be the result of an infected Achilles tendon. Jestrovic will visit the doctor Monday, but he would be fit for Slavia Prague. Read more »

Slavia win 3-2

Slavia win 3-2

Anderlecht's opponent for the third and last preliminary round of the Champions League, i.e. Slavia, have won their championship match against FK Jablonec. The final result is 3-2. Read more »

Stoica dreams of coming back to Anderlecht

Stoica dreams of coming back to Anderlecht

Stoica is reported to be interested in coming back to Anderlecht, where he knew his best football years. He has already rejected some propositions from Steaua, Rapid and National Bucarest. He also has contacts with FC Brussels. Read more »

 20-08-2005 

Anderlecht beat GBA: 3-1

Anderlecht beat GBA: 3-1

Anderlecht have beaten GBA with a 3-1 score. That way, the Mauves keep on the first position with 9 points out of 3 games. Though Anderlecht had a lot of trouble with the reinforced GBA defense and the fast counter-attacks. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - GBA

Line Up: Anderlecht  - GBA

Anderlecht had a terrific start of the season. They scored eight times already, without any goal against. On the contrary, Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen didn't obtain any good result this season. Read more »

Interlands make preparation difficult

Interlands make preparation difficult

All the interlands this week made the preparation for the game against Germinal Beerschot quite difficult. Zewlakow, Wilhelmsson and Serhat arrived on Thursday after their games with the national team. Read more »

Reserves win against GBA with 1-3

Reserves win against GBA with 1-3

The reserves of RSC Anderlecht have defeated Germinal Beerschot with 1-3 yesterday. The Russian striker Gerk scored twice, test players Tomkovic and Markovic both started the game. Read more »


 19-08-2005 

Juhasz does not come

Juhasz does not come

De Boeck scouted Juhasz in the match Hungary-Argentinia but he came back unconvinced. According to Van Holsbeeck, this player is not the only one who interests Anderlecht in the search for a central defender. Read more »

Two young are being tested in Anderlecht

Two young are being tested in Anderlecht

Neven Markovic (18 years - left back) and Nenad Tomovic (17 years - central defender) are being tested in Anderlecht. They are part of the group of young players training with the A-squad. They come from FC Rad. Read more »

 18-08-2005 

Belgium beat Greece

Belgium beat Greece

Belgium have defeated Greece in a friendly game. There were 6 RSCA-players in the Red Devils' line-up. Emile Mpenza opened the score and his brother and Anderlecht player Mbo doubled the scoreline with his 1st goal for Belgium. Read more »

 17-08-2005 
 16-08-2005 

Ehret will test for Troyes

Ehret will test for Troyes

Fabrice Ehret will test for three days for the French team Troyes. Ehret moved to Anderlecht a year ago, but he played a poor first season. His contract expires at the end of this season. Read more »

Silvio Proto in good shape

Silvio Proto in good shape

Goalkeeper Silvio Proto doesn't play, but he is in good shape. Proto saved 84% op the attempts on training with the Red Devils. "A good performance with the national team can influence my situation in Anderlecht", said Proto. Read more »

Players about the rotation system

Players about the rotation system

Nenad Jestrovic didn't play a single second against Cercle Bruges. "I don't have a problem with that", said the striker. Also Proto didn't play. "Tell me one player that is in the line-up after just three weeks", said the goalie. Read more »

Vercauteren defends the rotation system

Vercauteren defends the rotation system

In all the newspapers, coach Franky Vercauteren is defending his rotation system. "Some players need rest from time to time. Players like Zetterberg. So a rotation system makes sense", states Franky Vercauteren. Read more »

Poland defeat Serbia-Montenegro

Poland defeat Serbia-Montenegro

Poland have defeated Serbia-Montenegro in a friendly game with 3-2. Michal Zewlakow came on the pitch four minutes before the whistle. The game was part of a tournament in memory of Valery Lobanovski. Read more »

 14-08-2005 

Slavia Prague lost

Slavia Prague lost

Anderlecht's opponent in the 3rd Champions League qualification round, Slavia Prague, has lost in their domestic league. The game between Slavia and Teplice was decided by Verbir with a penalty kick in the 34th minute: 1-0. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Cercle with 0-2

Anderlecht beat Cercle with 0-2

Anderlecht defeated Cercle Brugge with 0-2. Serhat was the man of the match with a goal and an assist. Zetterberg, Vanden Borre and Jestrovic stayed on the bench. Baseggio, Zewlakow and Wilhelmsson took their places. Read more »

Also Serkan Akin can go to Anderlecht

Also Serkan Akin can go to Anderlecht

Serkan Akin, the younger brother of goalgetter Serhat, will be offered a contract in Anderlecht. He was already training for a while with the B-squad of Anderlecht, and can sign a contract for one season now. Read more »

Line Up: Cercle Bruges - Anderlecht

Line Up: Cercle Bruges - Anderlecht

Anderlecht will play their second game of the season this afternoon at 1 pm in the Jan Breydel stadium. After the 6-0 against La Louvière and 2-1 against Slavia Prague, the Mauves will have to confirm their good shape. Read more »

 13-08-2005 

Zetterberg not in the line-up

Zetterberg not in the line-up

Coach Franky Vercauteren went on isolation this evening with 19 players. Except from Oleg Iachtchouk, who had a knee surgery, the Anderlecht-coach has a totally fit squad. Read more »

Reserves defeat Cercle

Reserves defeat Cercle

The reserve team of RSC Anderlecht have obtained an easy win against Cercle Bruges. The final score was 5-0. They now have their first three points in the ranking. Despite a red card and 0-0 at half-time, the Mauves won easily. Read more »

Vanden Noortgaete maybe to Deinze

Vanden Noortgaete maybe to Deinze

Second Division team SK Deinze are interested in Kevin Vanden Noortgaete, the young goalkeeper of RSC Anderlecht. Vanden Noortgaete sat on the bench a couple of times last season, but now he is totally lost out of sight. Read more »

Jestrovic probably on the bench

Jestrovic probably on the bench

Vercauteren kept everything a secret on Friday's training. The duo's Mpenza-Jestrovic and Wilhelmsson-Serhat were separated, so it is hard to make conclusions about the line-up. Read more »

 12-08-2005 

8.05 pm instead of 8.30 pm

8.05 pm instead of 8.30 pm

On a Belgian television channel's request, the match for the third round of the Champions League between Slavia and Anderlecht will be played at 8.05 pm and not at 8.30 pm, as previously announced. Read more »

Many interlands cause trouble

Many interlands cause trouble

After analysing the match against Slavia, Franky Vercauteren also added that some of his players will be playing with their national team next week: "It is a difficult situation, just before GBA and more importantly Slavia". Read more »

De Man can sign for 3 years

De Man can sign for 3 years

The young central defender Mark De Man can extend his contract with 3 more years. De Man negociated with his manager and took the decision to propose something different to Anderlecht. Read more »

New Brazilian player on test

New Brazilian player on test

Anderlecht are testing a new Brazilian player. Renato is a central defender who's without a club for over 6 months. He gets a chance to prove himself today with the reserves in the game against Cercle Brugge. Read more »

Dragoutinovic isn't coming to Anderlecht

Dragoutinovic isn't coming to Anderlecht

It seems like Dragoutinovic isn't coming to Anderlecht. The defender will mostly likely head for the Greek Olympiakos. "To Anderlecht? It's too sensitive for the fans and the board. Not for me though", he said. Read more »

 11-08-2005 

New contract for Zewlakow and Deman

New contract for Zewlakow and Deman

De managers of Marc Deman and Michal Zewlakow negotiated with the Anderlecht board on Monday. The contracts of both defenders expire at the end of this season. They will be offered a new contract in the upcoming days. Read more »

 10-08-2005 
 09-08-2005 

Arsenal scouted Kompany

Arsenal scouted Kompany

Arsenal have scouted Vincent Kompany during the match against La Louvière. The English teams shows interest in the young defender for a long time already, but the transfer fee was until now too high for Arsenal. Read more »

Debut of Serhat hot potato in Turkey

Debut of Serhat hot potato in Turkey

The performance of Serhat against La Louvière was also big news in Turkey. "All the Turkish newspapers talk about it, and I had a live interview with the Turkish television", told the striker. Read more »

Zitka ready for Prague

Zitka ready for Prague

Saturday, Daniël Zitka got kicked on the right arm, and he caught a finger injury against La Louvière. Yesterday, he visited the hospital. He would be ready for the match against Prague. Read more »

 08-08-2005 

Grégoire to Gent?

Grégoire to Gent?

Grégoire's transfer to Gent seems to be accelerated. An agreement is very close between Christophe Grégoire and Gent. Read more »

A last transfer in Anderlecht

A last transfer in Anderlecht

A few top teams, among which Anderlecht, are trying to transfer young Daan Van Gijseghem, 17 years old of age. However, the young talent wants to remain faithful to his club where he is likely to sign his first pro contract soon. Read more »

A few small injuries

A few small injuries

Serhat Akin and Daniel Zitka are slightly injured but according to team doctor Huylebroeck, they will be fit for Wednesday's match against Slavia. Read more »

Zetterberg stops after this season

Zetterberg stops after this season

Will Zetterberg leave his place for Mitu? Pär played an outstanding game last Saturday and got an overwhelming standing ovation. However, he said he would stop playing football after this season. Read more »

 07-08-2005 

6-0 victory: reaction by Bart Goor

6-0 victory: reaction by Bart Goor

After the tremendous 6-0 victory against La Louvière, Bart Goor gave a reaction. "This is a great result. For the players and for the fans. This is the way Anderlecht have to play." Read more »

 06-08-2005 

Baseggio to Cagliari?

Baseggio to Cagliari?

There is a chance that midfielder Walter Baseggio will make a move to the Italian team Cagliari. They are eager to land the strong midfielder, and Baseggio is also interested in a transfer to Italy. Read more »

Also isolation for following games

Also isolation for following games

Anderlecht have decided to also go on isolation for the games against Slavia, Cercle Bruges and Germinal Beerschot. In that way, they are able to prepare the games in the best circumstances. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - La Louvière

Line Up: Anderlecht - La Louvière

Marius Mitu joined the squad of 20 players who went on isolation to Grimbergen. Walter Baseggio isn't able to play yet. He will play with the reserve team on Monday, so maybe he is fit against Slavia Prague. Read more »

Proto in the goal?

Proto in the goal?

Franky Vercauteren wasn't sure yet if Silvio Proto will sit on the bench against La Louvière, or not. "We have to give him some time do get used to Anderlecht. But he is doing well, I believe." Read more »

Contract extension for Zewlakow?

Contract extension for Zewlakow?

Although Celtic Glasgow are interested in Michal Zewlakow, the defender would be offered a contract for two more years in Anderlecht. His current contract expires in June 2006, he could stay in Brussels until June 2008. Read more »

 05-08-2005 

Slavia start the competition with a draw

Slavia start the competition with a draw

Slavia Prague, the next opponent of Anderlecht in the preliminary rounds of the Champions League, have obtained a draw in their home match against Jilhava today. The final result was 1-1. Daniël Renders scouted Slavia. Read more »

Dragutinovic to Anderlecht?

Dragutinovic to Anderlecht?

Beside Cologne and Olympiakos, also Anderlecht are interested in Ivica Dragutinovic, the defender of Standard. Olympiakos have offered 500,000 euros already, but that transfer fee was too low for Standard. Read more »

Anderlecht on isolation

Anderlecht on isolation

They are taking the start of the season against La Louvière seriously in Brussels. After the training this afternoon, Franky Vercauteren will go on isolation with his team. Read more »

 04-08-2005 

Kolar: "Stoke is just a step aside"

Kolar:

Junior and Martin Kolar recently made a move to the English team Stoke City for one year. Junior is already used to it, after half a season in Mons. For Martin Kolar, it's the first time. Read more »

 03-08-2005 

Serhat: "My reaction was wrong"

Serhat:

New striker Serhat Akin was very disappointed after he had to start on the bench against Neftchi Baku last week. He even threatened to break his contract. Now, the Turkish striker feels sorry for what he said. Read more »

Line Up: Neftchi Baku - Anderlecht

Line Up: Neftchi Baku - Anderlecht

Today at 7 pm, Anderlecht will challenge Neftchi Baku in Azerbeidjan in the second matchday of the second preliminary round of the Champions League. It looks like an easy job, because the Mauves won the first match with 5-0. Read more »

Zewlakow to Celtic?

Zewlakow to Celtic?

The Greek defender Nikos Dabizas is now testing for Celtic Glasgow. The Scottish team would also be interested in Michal Zewlakow. Marc Deman can move to Groningen, but he is not allowed to leave Anderlecht at this moment. Read more »

 02-08-2005 

Kompany trained again today

Kompany trained again today

Kompany resumed training today after 6 days of inactivity. However, the defender is not totally recovered from his teeth operation. "We must look at his case very carefully", said Vercauteren. Read more »

Celta Vigo interested in Kompany

Celta Vigo interested in Kompany

According to the Spanish newspapers Marca, Celta Vigo, freshly promoted this year to Spanish first division, would be interested in Vincent Kompany. However they are unlikely to have enough money for him. Read more »

First training in Azerbaidjan

First training in Azerbaidjan

Anderlecht trained for the first time today in Azerbaidjan's warmth. Because he was still suffering from his teeth, Kompany did not take the bus and stayed in the hotel. Read more »

Calincov to Heracles

Calincov to Heracles

Moldovian midfielder Dennis Calincov is leaving us for Hercacles Almelo. Last season, this second division Dutch team had located Sergio Hellings and Sjerjil MacDonald from Anderlecht. Read more »

RSCA have arrived

RSCA have arrived

After a five-hours flight, Anderlecht have arrived in Bakou (Azerbaidjan). Three hours are added due to time change. Temperature was 34°. Read more »

News from Aruna

News from Aruna

For nostalgic supporters, you should know that Aruna has played the whole game with RC Lens for the French championship's start but he could not avoid a defeat against Nantes. Read more »

 01-08-2005 

Dabizas disappointed

Dabizas disappointed

Anderlecht have decided Saturday that the transfer of the Greek test player Dabizas doesn't go through. The international had hope to go to Brussels. "I've only trained for two days, and I didn't play that bad against Southampton. Read more »

Proto reacts to press criticism

Proto reacts to press criticism

Silvio Proto gets a lot of criticism in the newspapers. His first game with Anderlecht was disappointing. He caught 3 goals. His fault? "That first goal, maybe. I will react different to that in the future", says the goalkeeper. Read more »

Anderlecht B defeated Schoten

Anderlecht B defeated Schoten

The reserves have defeated Schoten in a friendly match yesterday. The final result was 1-5. The Mauves played with Kempeneer, Habarucida, Kagé, Gillis, Kone, Kums, Lifondja, Odjidja, Lacroix, Fotsing and Weydisch. Read more »

Line-up Neftchi - Anderlecht

Line-up Neftchi - Anderlecht

Franky Vercauteren has announced his line-up that will take the plane to Azerbeidjan tomorrow. The squad consists of 21 players. Baseggio and Iachtchouk (injured) and Marius Mitu (suspended) will stay in Belgium. Read more »