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 31-10-2006 

Siani joins team to Milan

Siani joins team to Milan

Sébastien Siani made a great performance with the reserves yesterday. He even scored twice against Lierse. As a reward, the young striker was added to the squad that will challenge AC Milan tomorrow. Read more »

Goor: "Final chance to qualify"

Goor:

Captain Bart Goor reacted on tomorrow's Champions League game against AC Milan. "Everyone has to play perfect to stunt against Milan. The most important is to be more efficient in front of the goal", said Goor. Read more »

Boussoufa called up for Morocco

Boussoufa called up for Morocco

Mbark Boussoufa has been called up by Mohamed Fakhir, national coach of Morocco, to play a friendly game against Gabon. This match will be played in Rabat on November 15. Read more »

 30-10-2006 

Reserves beat Lierse

Reserves beat Lierse

The reserves have also won their game against Lierse. The score was 1-3. Siani (2x) and Yakassongo scored the goals for Anderlecht. Akin and Van Steenberghe were the only two players from the A-team. Read more »

Fandel referee in Milan – Anderlecht

Fandel referee in Milan – Anderlecht

The German Herbert Fandel will be referee against Milan in the Champions League game and not Bianchi as told before. The UEFA announced the news today. Fandel has already been referee in Anderlecht- Kiev and Bruges – Milan. Read more »

Line up RSCA – AC Milan

Line up RSCA – AC Milan

Coach Vercauteren announced his selection for the game this Wednesday. One player will be added after the game of the reserves. "Our task is clear: winning” said Vercauteren. Read more »

Zitka: “I had to do something”

Zitka: “I had to do something”

“If 25.000 fans are chanting your name, you can’t just stand still”, explained Zitka. “I have to be honest, if the fans hadn't chanted my name, I would never have taken the penalty.” Read more »

De Man: "Not 100% yet"

De Man:

Defender Mark De Man has been playing several games in a row lately, but he states he is not entirely fit yet. "I'm not 100% fit at the moment. I still need some time and games to play at the same level as I did in the past." Read more »

Deschacht: "Mamouni was really stupid"

Deschacht:

After the red card for Mamar Mamouni, the player of Lierse had a quarrel with Olivier Deschacht. Mamouni even indicated he wanted to cut Deschacht's throat. The Anderlecht midfielder gave his reaction on the incident. Read more »

Hassan: "Why not win against Milan?"

Hassan:

Ahmed Hassan played a great game against Lierse, but the match against AC Milan will be way more difficult. Nevertheless, the Egyptian midfielder is not afraid of challenging Milan, he is even very positive about it. Read more »

Hassan is a happy man

Hassan is a happy man

After a tough period everything seems to go perfect again for Egyptian midfielder Ahmed Hassan. "I'm very happy. I became father this week and I scored twice against Lierse. It can't get better than this", reacted a happy Hassan. Read more »

Swiss referee against AC Milan

Swiss referee against AC Milan

Anderlecht are challenging AC Milan on matchday four of the Champions League in group H next Wednesday. Swiss referee Francesco Bianchi has been appointed to whistle this important game. Read more »

 29-10-2006 

Reactions Goor and Deschacht

Reactions Goor and Deschacht

Both players are satisfied with the three points. The team needed the confidence for the upcoming games against Milan and Standard. But Goor wasn’t completely happy with the result of the team. Read more »

Vercauteren: “Not completely happy”

Vercauteren: “Not completely happy”

After the game against Lierse, Vercauteren said that he wasn’t convinced of the result. “A lot of players played very individual. They have to play for the team. If they can’t do that, players will be punished in the future.” Read more »

Hassan:” I wanted to score a hattrick”

Hassan:” I wanted to score a hattrick”

There were some problems yesterday with the penalties. Hassan wanted to score a hattrick for his new-born daughter, but the fans wanted Zitka. The whole stadium was chanting Zitka’s name. But Hassan was determined. Read more »


 28-10-2006 

Rapaic (Standard) suspended

Rapaic (Standard) suspended

Standard player Milan Rapaic will also be suspended in the top game against Sporting Anderlecht. Rapaic got his 3rd yellow card of the season. Rapaic will have to watch game from the grandstand, just like Hassan. Read more »

Milan couldn’t win

Milan couldn’t win

AC Milan played against Inter this evening. Inter scored the first 3 goals. Milan was also able to score 3 times, but Materazzi scored the winning goal. Wednesday Anderlecht play against AC Milan in the Champions League. Read more »

Hassan suspended against Standard

Hassan suspended against Standard

Hassan had a good evening. He scored 2 times and he celebrated the birth of his daughter. But there is also some bad news, Hassan got his 3rd yellow card and he will be suspended in the top game against Standard. Read more »

Echo for Frutos on Monday

Echo for Frutos on Monday

Frutos has to visit a doctor for an echo on Monday. The player had to be substituted in the 71th minute because of an injury. The first tests weren’t positive but the right diagnosis will be know 48 hours after the echo. Read more »

Anderlecht – Lierse 2-0

Anderlecht – Lierse 2-0

Tonight Anderlecht won against Lierse with 2-0. Ahmed Hassan, who just became father, scored the 2 goals. The result is not a big surprise given that Lierse is the last team of the ranking. Read more »

Bruges in a new stadium in 2010

Bruges in a new stadium in 2010

Club Bruges will have a brand new stadium in 2010. So, Bruges will probably play quicker in a new stadium than Anderlecht. Anderlecht also dream of a new stadium in the near future. Read more »

Trost: “Losing would be a disaster”

Trost: “Losing would be a disaster”

Lierse has not much to lose this evening against Anderlecht. With only 1 point on 27 Lierse is not a threat. But still, they found their confidence back after their win against Beveren in the Belgian Cup. Read more »

Action against racism

Action against racism

In the game against Lierse there will be an action against racism:“Hang de aap niet uit”. Young players will wear special shirts to support the action. The official website of Anderlecht made an announcement to support the action. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - Lierse

Line Up: Anderlecht  - Lierse

After the 5-1 against Dessel, it’s Lierse that have to visit Anderlecht. Anderlecht have a lot of confidence. The Scheepheads are the last ones of the ranking with only one point. Read more »

Less injuries

Less injuries

Anderlecht have a lot of injured players. Tioté is ready but he still has some mental problems according to the medical staff. Proto will join the team on their winter internship. Pareja will be back at the beginning of December. Read more »

 27-10-2006 

5.000 purple fans to Milan

5.000 purple fans to Milan

5.000 Anderlecht fans will attend the game between AC Milan and the Mauves in group H of the Champions League. San Siro is not sold out yet, so Anderlecht will receive extra tickets for this important match. Read more »

Tchite injured

Tchite injured

Mémé Tchite had to leave yesterday's training session after having felt pain in the quadriceps. Today will become clear whether he is able to play against Lierse or not. Ahmed Hassan is back after being struck by a flu attack. Read more »

 26-10-2006 

Hassan struck by flu

Hassan struck by flu

Ahmed Hassan was struck by a flu attack yesterday and is visiting the doctor today. Serhat (neck), Tiote (contracture) and De Man (ankle) trained with the rest of the group yesterday. Read more »


 25-10-2006 

Juhasz: "I want to be Tihinen's successor"

Juhasz:

Juhasz has been out for several months with two injuries. Last season, he didn't play much due to the competition with Kompany and Tihinen. But right now, the Hungarian player feels ready to conquer a place in the starting line-up Read more »

Anderlecht - Lierse sold out

Anderlecht - Lierse sold out

RSCA - fans who wanted to buy a ticket to see the game RSCA - Lierse next Saturday can't do this anymore. The game is sold out for RSCA - fans. Lierse - fans can still buy a ticket. Read more »

Hassan didn't train

Hassan didn't train

Vercauteren had to do it without Ahmed Hassan today, the player was ill. Tomorrow he will be at the club for a check-up. Serhat Akin and Mark De Man are training again. Read more »

Supercup not for free

Supercup not for free

Fans who hoped not to pay to see the replay of the Supercup are wrong. If you want to see the game, you'll have to pay between 15 and 20 euros. The replay will be on December 2Oth. Read more »

Players get food-advice

Players get food-advice

The team has to be in optimal condition, that’s clear. The staff has organised a session for the player to find out which food is good for them. The intention is that the players always eat healthy. Read more »

Geraerts to RSCA?

Geraerts to RSCA?

It seems to be that Karel Geraerts wants to leave Standard. His contract ends at the end of this season and the player seems determined to go to another team. Geraerts is able to leave during the winter break. Read more »

Anderlecht- KSKL Ternat: 1-2

Anderlecht- KSKL Ternat: 1-2

Anderlecht won the practice match against Ternat with 1-2. Anderlecht played with a B-team. Ternat scored the first goal. Siani scored the 1-1 and the winning goal was an own goal of Riestra. Read more »

 24-10-2006 

Boussoufa talks to the press again

Boussoufa talks to the press again

Now that the Ramadan has ended, Mbark Boussoufa started talking to the press again. "I was tired of all that whining about it", he said. "That's why I refused giving more comments to the press." Read more »

Leiva: "It were hard times"

Leiva:

Cristian Leiva got a chance to play in the Cup game against Dessel and was very pleased with that. "I need at least three games in a row to show myself though", he said after the match. Read more »

 23-10-2006 

Squad against Ternat

Squad against Ternat

Anderlecht are playing a friendly game against KSKL Ternat tomorrow. Franky Vercauteren selected 18 players for this game, nine of which come out of the A-squad. Many youngsters will get the chance to play and show their skills. Read more »

Rapaic not suspended against Anderlecht

Rapaic not suspended against Anderlecht

Standard player Rapaic received a red card against AA Ghent and is suspended for two games now. Nevertheless, Standard filed a complaint against this verdict, which means his suspension will start on 10 November. Read more »

Serhat: "The coach takes the decisions"

Serhat:

Striker Serhat Akin played the entire game against Dessel Sport after a long period of injuries. "It was fun to play a game like this. We played a good game, and I'm also happy with my performance", told Akin. Read more »

Hassan: "I want more chances"

Hassan:

Ahmed Hassan started the game against Dessel Sport, and he thanked the coach with a tremendous performance. "I'm very happy. I showed my skills to everyone in the stadium. I hope to get more chances in the future", stated Hassan. Read more »

Cup draw on October 26

Cup draw on October 26

The last game of the 1/16th finals in the cup will be played between KV Mechelen and Germinal Beerschot on October 25. One day later, the draw for the next round of the Belgian Cup will take place in Brussels. Read more »

Frutos: "Proud to be captain"

Frutos:

Because Bart Goor and Daniël Zitka did not play, Nicolas Frutos was captain in the cup match against Dessel Sport. The Argentinian striker was very proud of that. "I don't even play here for a year. This means they trust me." Read more »

Mbo Mpenza wants to play more

Mbo Mpenza wants to play more

The future does not look positive for Mbo Mpenza. He has been sitting on the bench for most of the season, and also against Dessel he had to start on the bench. Even when he came on the pitch, he made a poor performance. Read more »

AC Milan lose against Palermo

AC Milan lose against Palermo

AC Milan defeated Anderlecht in the Champions League last week, but they lost against Palermo in their own competition this weekend. As a result, Palermo are the leaders in the Serie A and Milan score only two points out of 9. Read more »


 22-10-2006 

Schollen: "Mission accomplished"

Schollen:

Franky Vercauteren surprised everyone by placing Davy Schollen between the posts instead of Daniël Zitka. "Mission accomplished", was Schollen's reaction after the game. "We started very concentrated and scored quickly." Read more »

Easy win against Dessel

Easy win against Dessel

RSC Anderlecht easily managed to defeat Dessel Sport yesterday evening. The final score was 5-1 in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium. As a result, Anderlecht moves into the semi-finals of the Belgian Cup. Read more »

 21-10-2006 

Vercauteren wants an exhibition space

Vercauteren wants an exhibition space

At the funeral of Jeanke Photo, Franky Vercauteren announced that he would like to have a space in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium in which people can admire the pictures of Jeanke. Jeanke Photo has about 600.000 pictures. Read more »

Vanden Borre ready for Dessel

Vanden Borre ready for Dessel

Vanden Borre has already 2 yellow cards in the Champions League. If he gets another yellow card he will be suspended. But the player isn’t worried about his cards. Read more »

Line Up: Anderlecht - Dessel

Line Up: Anderlecht - Dessel

After some individual conversations Vercauteren will select the players. The players that didn’t play much in the past few weeks will probably play to prove themselves. Read more »

B-team draw against Beerschot

B-team draw against Beerschot

The reserves of RSC Anderlecht play against Germinal Beerschot. 1-1 was the result. Gérard Lifondja scored the only goal for Sporting Club Anderlecht. Akin played the whole game with the reserves. Read more »

 20-10-2006 

Selection Anderlecht – Dessel Sport

Selection Anderlecht – Dessel Sport

Franky Vercauteren announced his selection for the Belgian Cup game against Dessel Sport. 18 players are selected, but there will only be 15 players tomorrow. The decision will be taken after individual conversations. Read more »


 19-10-2006 

Leiva: “I switched with Kaka"

Leiva: “I switched with Kaka

Leiva was a very happy player after the game against Milan. He didn’t play, but after the game he switched shirts with Milan-player Kaka. He was extremely happy with the shirt. Read more »

Hassan explained why he was unhappy

Hassan explained why he was unhappy

It was pretty clear that Hassan wasn’t very happy after the game against Milan. There were a few people from an Arabic tv-station to make a report about him. Because of that, Hassan was humiliated that he had to sit on the bench. Read more »

Tomorrow funeral Jeanke Photo

Tomorrow funeral Jeanke Photo

The funeral of Jean Van Hauwermeiren, better known as Jeanke Photo, will take place in the Saint-Guidon church of Anderlecht tomorrow at 11 am. Jean deceased last Sunday at the age of 79. Read more »

 18-10-2006 

RSCA Outlet on 20 and 21 October

RSCA Outlet on 20 and 21 October

Just like in the past two years, the Anderlecht fanshop are organising an outlet in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium. Many very cheap things can be bought on 20 and 21 October between 10 am and 6 pm. Read more »

RSCA - AC Milan also in Argentina

RSCA - AC Milan also in Argentina

The Champions League game against RSC Anderlecht and AC Milan was not only broadcast live in Belgium and The Netherlands, but also in Argentina. They were interested in Frutos and Biglia. Both Pareja and Leiva did not play. Read more »

Belgium climb on FIFA-ranking

Belgium climb on FIFA-ranking

Belgium are climbing three positions on the FIFA-ranking. They move from rank 50 to 47. Italy are second, but move closer to Brasil. France tumble to the third rank. Read more »

Hassan disappointed

Hassan disappointed

Ahmed Hassan does not understand why Franky Vercauteren puts him on the bench all the time. "Maybe I have to think about my future again. It may be better to leave Anderlecht", the Egyptian midfielder said. Read more »

Reactions after the loss against AC Milan

Reactions after the loss against AC Milan

It goes without saying that everyone in Anderlecht was very disappointed after the Champions League loss against Italian AC Milan. Surely against 10 players, everyone agreed it was the perfect chance to obtain the victory. Read more »

Lille win against AEK Athens

Lille win against AEK Athens

French side Lille won against AEK Athens with 3-1 last night. As a result, they leave RSC Anderlecht behind on the third spot in group H, with 2 points. Milan have 7 points now, Lille 5 and AEK only one. Read more »

Anderlecht defeated by Milan

Anderlecht defeated by Milan

RSC Anderlecht have lost for the first time in this Champions League campaign. The Mauves were beaten by a more experienced AC Milan with 0-1. Kaka scored the only goal of the game. Read more »

 17-10-2006 

UEFA-campaign: All against racism

UEFA-campaign: All against racism

Belgium introduced the campaign "Don't be a monkey" against racism, but also the UEFA wants to battle against racism in football with the campaign "All against racism". Every Champions League team will try to avoid racism. Read more »

Zitka: "We have to win"

Zitka:

Daniël Zitka knows it will be a tough match for Anderlecht tonight, but still he is very ambitious. "We failed to win against Lille and AEK Athens. That means we have to win against AC Milan tonight", he reacts. Read more »

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - AC Milan

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - AC Milan

This evening, the important game between RSC Anderlecht and AC Milan will be played in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium. Everything is still possible in group H. AC Milan have four points, Anderlecht and Lille have 2 and AEK one. Read more »

De Man: "Nesta is my big idol"

De Man:

Mark De Man is very realistic about the game against Milan. "It would be great not to catch any goals. Winning one point would be very good, but if we want to end on the second place, we should win this game", he states. Read more »

Vercauteren: "Younger team vs. experience"

Vercauteren:

Coach Franky Vercauteren gave his opinion about today's game against AC Milan. "We are ready for the game. We have a young team, they are more experienced. I hope they are not able to score, but they have some very good strikers." Read more »

No Hassan against Milan?

No Hassan against Milan?

It seems like Ahmed Hassan will miss the game against AC Milan this evening. The Egyptian midfielder refuses to give up the ramadan for a football game, so coach Franky Vercauteren will probably let him start on the bench. Read more »

 16-10-2006 

Selection RSCA - Milan

Selection RSCA - Milan

During the press conference Vercauteren announced the selection of Anderlecht players. Despite his injury, Van Damme is included. Parega will be out for at least 3 weeks. Read more »

Bilgia: "We'll try to win"

Bilgia:

The Argentinian player Lucas Biglia seems to be very relaxed about the upcoming game: "It's a game like all the others. Not very different than the ones against Lille and AEK. We'll try to win, as we always do." Read more »

Benelux eager to organise World Cup

Benelux eager to organise World Cup

The Benelux (Belgium, Holland and Luxemburg) are candidates for organising the World Cup in 2018. It will take up to 2012 until the countries know whether they can organise the tournament. Read more »

Players already watched video AC Milan

Players already watched video AC Milan

Trainer Vercauten has showed the players a video of the game Milan - Lille. Vercauteren: "I wanted to show my players the italian way of football. Patience is very important there. After one mistake we will be punished with a goal Read more »

Goor: A wonderful goal

Goor: A wonderful goal

With one goal and an assist, Bart Goor excelled against Zulte Waregem. But it has to be better against Milan. "My goal was wonderful." We have to finish every chance we get by scoring. Read more »

Frutos confident about Milan

Frutos confident about Milan

After winning against Zulte Waregem Frutos is really positive about the game against AC Milan. "A victory is possible," he says. "We don't have to fear anyone. I've seen their game against Lille, and I'm convinced we can Read more »

Against Milan on a good moment

Against Milan on a good moment

Tomorrow night Anderlecht will receive AC Milan. According to Vercauteren, they should win, because they are playing against Milan on a good moment.
"We've played an almost perfect game against Zulte - Waregem." Read more »

One minute of silence before kick-off

One minute of silence before kick-off

Before the kick-off of the game against AC Milan, there will be one minute of silence out of respect for the recently deceased Jeanke Photo. The club also plans some other activities to remember Jeanke. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Pareja will be out for a couple of weeks, he has an injury at his knee. Lucas Biglia had some troubles with his ankle, but he will be ready to play against Milan. Read more »

 15-10-2006 

Jeanke Photo deceased

Jeanke Photo deceased

Today October 15, Jean Van Hauwermeiren (79), better known as Jeanke Photo, deceased. Jeanke was active for Sporting Club Anderlecht for more than 40 years. Recently, he received an award from the UEFA. Read more »

Cantalejo referee for RSCA-AC Milan

Cantalejo referee for RSCA-AC Milan

The Spanish referee Luis Medina Cantalejo will lead the Champions League game between Anderlecht and AC Milan. Cantalejo was already in charge over a CL game of Anderlecht, namely the one of September 30 against Bayern. Read more »

Lille and Milan lose points

Lille and Milan lose points

Lille weren't able to beat Troyes. The game ended on a 1-1 draw. Also AC Milan, Anderlecht's next opponent, lost points. Their game ended on 1-1 against Sampdoria Genua. Read more »

 14-10-2006 

Zulte-RSCA 0-4

Zulte-RSCA 0-4

Anderlecht defeated Zulte Waregem with 0-4. The goals were made by Nicolas Frutos (2), Mémé Tchité and Bart Goor. It was a good preparation for the Mauves with the upcoming game against AC Milan. Read more »

New defender during winter break

New defender during winter break

Manager Van Holsbeeck is still looking for defenders. Also coach Vercauteren underlined the lack of defensive quality. Against Zulte, only two defenders are for 100% fit: Juhasz and Deschacht. Read more »

Line-ups for Zulte-RSCA

Line-ups for Zulte-RSCA

Tonight, Anderlecht open the matchday with a game in Zulte Waregem. Zulte are still playing in the UEFA Cup, so it won't be an easy game for the Mauves. Last year, the game ended in a 1-2 victory. Read more »

PSG interested in Biglia

PSG interested in Biglia

PSG are looking for a replacement for Vikash Dhorasoo. In the French press, it's mentioned that the club is following Lucas Biglia of Anderlecht. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Goor is uncertain for the game in Zulte Waregem. Though he'll probably be ready to play. Tioté trained with the group and is followed by the doctors. Read more »

 12-10-2006 

Belgium beats Azerbaijan

Belgium beats Azerbaijan

Yesterday, the Red Devils beat Azerbaijan with 3-0. Simons opened the score on penalty. Vandenbergh and Dembele, who got red later on, made the other goals. This qualification game for Euro 2008 was played in Anderlecht. Read more »

 11-10-2006 

Pareja injured again

Pareja injured again

Bad news from sick bay: the Argentinian defender Nicolas Pareja got injured at his knee on training. It's not yet known how serious it is. De Man and Serhat were able to train. Van Damme trains individually. Read more »

 10-10-2006 

Complaint against Allata

Complaint against Allata

RSC Anderlecht and manager Herman Van Holsbeeck announced to file a complaint against Pietro Allata for slander. The decision was made after prior accusations of Allata. Read more »

Campaign to stop racism

Campaign to stop racism

In an attempt to stop racism on the football fields, there will be a campaign titled "Don't be a monkey". It starts today and continues until October 29. Read more »

Kompany out for Belgium's game

Kompany out for Belgium's game

Kompany is injured again. The Red Devil is uncertain for tomorrow's game of the national team. He left the training today after 5 minutes with an injury at the groin. Vanden Borre will possibly be in the starting line-up. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck back from Argentina

Van Holsbeeck back from Argentina

Anderlecht are still scouting in Argentina. But for now, we don't have to expect any new Argentinians in Brussels. Herman Van Holsbeeck returned from his trip to the South American country. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Yesterday, there were two trainings for the available players. Akin took some rest. He has a neck injury. Frutos was able to train with the group. Allagui, Mbokani and Siani got their wisdom cogs pulled and trained individually. Read more »

Win an autographed shirt

Win an autographed shirt

It's possible to win an autographed shirt of Nicolas Frutos. There a SMS contest going on, organised by La Une. The winner will be announced on October 15. The earnings of the contest go to CAP48. Read more »

 09-10-2006 
 08-10-2006 

National team defeated by Serbia

National team defeated by Serbia

The national team lost last night with 1-0 in Serbia. The Red Devils are now on the 3rd place in group A with 4 points. Serbia is leading with 7 points. Finland follows on the second place, on two points of the leaders. Read more »

 07-10-2006 

Reserves win with 0-3

Reserves win with 0-3

Yesterday night, the reserves of Anderlecht beat their colleagues of Cercle Bruges with 0-3. Régis Lacroix, Bakary Sare and Thomas Weysdish scored the goals for the Mauves. Read more »

Supercup in December

Supercup in December

The suggested date for the Supercup between Anderlecht and Zulte Waregem, Wednesday 20th December, has officially been confirmed. In July, the game was postponed due to heavy rainfall. Read more »

Akin injured at his neck

Akin injured at his neck

Now that Serhat Akin has recovered from an injury, the Turkish player is having trouble with his neck. He'll undergo a threatment and he'll have to take it easy on training. Read more »

 06-10-2006 

Audel (Lille) is injured

Audel (Lille) is injured

The striker Johan Audel of the French team Lille will be injured for 3 months. He is injured at his shoulder and an operation will be necessary. Nicolas Fauvergue, another striker of Lille, is also injured. Read more »

Proto almost fit

Proto almost fit

After a few months of inactivity Silvio Proto is allowed to increase his training intensity. He’s looking forward to play again and he predicts to be back very soon. Read more »

Legear with the young Devils

Legear with the young Devils

Jonathan Legear is called up to play with the young Red Devils. They will play against Bulgary on Saturday. It’s a qualification game for a place at the European Championship for U-23 teams. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Pareja visited the doctor for an echo. His knee is still injured. Van Damme is also out. He has an injury at his hamstrings. De Man trains one time a day with the group. Read more »

 04-10-2006 

Changes in the calender

Changes in the calender

The Belgian Football Organisation announced a few changes in the calender for next month. Four games of Anderlecht are affected, including the clash with vice-champions Standard de Liège. Read more »

No Van Damme against Serbia

No Van Damme against Serbia

Defender Jelle Van Damme is out for the interland with Belgium against Serbia next Saturday. The central defender suffers from an injury on the abdominal muscles. Read more »

Goran Ljubojevic tested for Anderlecht

Goran Ljubojevic tested for Anderlecht

Goran Ljubojevic was the man of the match in the game between Racing Genk and Anderlecht. He scored twice for Genk and played a very good game. Nevertheless, Anderlecht had the chance to sign him a couple of years ago. Read more »

De Man, Siani and Tiote almost back

De Man, Siani and Tiote almost back

Mark De Man, Sébastien Siani and Cheik Tioté are almost ready to resume the full training with the rest of the group. Nicolas Pareja (knee) and Serhat Akin (neck) did not train. They are both suffering from a minor injury. Read more »

Van Damme and Frutos react after the defeat

Van Damme and Frutos react after the defeat

Jelle Van Damme watched the game against Racing Genk again and was ashamed of his own performance. "I understand the reaction of the fans. I played a very poor game, but it won't happen again. I will only play when I'm fit again." Read more »

 03-10-2006 

Red Devils: Emile Mpenza only striker?

Red Devils: Emile Mpenza only striker?

The Red Devils are challenging Serbia next weekend, and it looks like Belgium will be playing with only one striker: Emile Mpemza. Nicolas Lombaert will start the game in the defence if Van Damme is unavailable due to an injury. Read more »

Friendly game against Sedan cancelled

Friendly game against Sedan cancelled

The Red Devils are playing against Serbia next weekend, so Anderlecht had planned a friendly game against French side Sedan. Nevertheless, the Anderlecht board have decided to cancel this friendly match. Read more »

 02-10-2006 

Van Damme uncertain for game with Red Devils

Van Damme uncertain for game with Red Devils

It is not sure yet whether Jelle Van Damme will be playing with the Red Devils against Serbia or not. The defender is suffering from his abdominal muscles and did not train today. National coach Vandereycken will decide Wednesday. Read more »

CL-opponents: Milan lost points

CL-opponents: Milan lost points

AC Milan, the next opponent of Anderlecht in the CL, lost points this weekend. The final score was 0-0 against Siena. AEK Athens won easily with 3-1 against Ergotelis. Lille beat Nice with 1-0 after a goal by Fauvergue. Read more »

 01-10-2006 

Michel Verschueren member of the ECF

Michel Verschueren member of the ECF

Michel Verschueren, ex - manager and representative of Anderlecht on the European Club Forum has been elected to be a member of the board. The president is accompanied by Karl - Heinz Rumenigge (Bayern München) Read more »

Vanderhaeghe: "Don't dramatise"

Vanderhaeghe:

Since February 2005 Anderlecht haven't lost on their own field. But Yves Vanderhaeghe says not to dramatise the loss. "This group is capable to do a lot. We just have to keep playing after we get a goal against." Read more »

Vercauteren: "Tasks not done well"

Vercauteren:

2 on 9. That's Anderlecht's score after 3 important games. "We've lost the game in the first 20 minutes," Vercauteren said afterwards. "Tasks weren't done well, although we've been through everything before the Read more »

Goor: "Genk is not the best team"

Goor:

Bart Goor was very disappointed after the game against Genk. "We missed the sharpness to make goals. The chances we got, couldn't be completed. Genk certainly isn't the best team of the country. That still is Anderlecht." Read more »

Anderlecht humiliated at home

Anderlecht humiliated at home

Anderlecht lost the first place in the ranking tonight after a heavy 1-4 loss against Racing Genk. Already after 2 minutes, Genk opened the score and Anderlecht never came back into game again... Read more »