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 30-11-2004 

Baseggio unhappy about place on the bench

Baseggio unhappy about place on the bench

Baseggio commented the choice of Hugo Broos. On Saturday, he was put in the bench and the young Legear took his place. Even though the midfielder is in a weak period, he comments the decision of the Anderlecht-trainer. Read more »

De Boeck out until the winter break

De Boeck out until the winter break

Glen De Boeck is out until the winter break. The player has a meniscus injury, and should undergo an artroscopia. Today the 33-year old captain will undergo a scanner examination, for a definite diagnosis. Read more »

Kompany plays benefit match

Kompany plays benefit match

Vincent Kompany will go to Spain this afternoon. He will play a benefit match against Barcelona with other football stars there. The proceeds of the game will go to Doctors Without Borders, for the battle against AIDS. Read more »

De Boeck to doctor Martens

De Boeck to doctor Martens

Glen De Boeck caught a knee injury against Westerlo on Saturday. He made a wrong move, and wasn't able to resume playing. His knee was still swollen 24 hours after the match. He visited doctor Martens yesterday. Read more »

 29-11-2004 

Broos: "Three more exams to pass"

Broos:

Broos can be happy after the prestation of his team on Saturday. But the coach seems to be under pressure though. The board already announced that he has to win all remaining games before the winter break. Read more »

Tihinen ready for the match against Bruges?

Tihinen ready for the match against Bruges?

Tihinen played a very strong first half with the reserve team, and maybe he will be ready for the match against Bruges. Nenad Jestrovic got kicked on his arm. The medical staff was afraid for a fracture, but it's not that serious. Read more »

 28-11-2004 

Broos: "Of course I'm satisfied"

Broos:

Hugo Broos was relieved after the easy victory of Anderlecht. It was the first one, out of an expected row of four wins. The coach saw improvement, and hopes Anderlecht will keep playing like this. Read more »

RSC Anderlecht-Westerlo: 4-0

RSC Anderlecht-Westerlo: 4-0

The team of Anderlecht is slowly climbing up to a better level. Yesterday, the Mauves beat Westerlo with a 4-0 score. De Boeck opened the score in his 300th league game. From then on, RSCA got confidence and walked over Westerlo. Read more »


 27-11-2004 

Supercup on Dec. 22

Supercup on Dec. 22

The Supercup (between the champion and the cup holder) will be played on December 22 (Wednesday) at 8:30pm. RSCA will play at home against Club Brugge. Tickets are for sale for 20 or 25 euro for seats and 15 euro for stands. Read more »

Tonight Anderlecht-Westerlo

Tonight Anderlecht-Westerlo

Broos selected only 16 players for this game. Mpenza and Vanden Borre will probably join the team too after their good prestations with the reserves. The board demands that Broos wins the next 4 games. Tonight, it's the first one. Read more »

Exploded ball sent to Asia

Exploded ball sent to Asia

The ball that exploded during Anderlecht-La Louvière started a journey around the world. Adidas sent it to Asia for more examination. Next week, the commission of referees decides whether the game should be replayed or not. Read more »

Construction in Neerpede can begin

Construction in Neerpede can begin

Anderlecht are allowed to start building the new youth training complex. The city of Brussels gave out the needed licenses to start the construction in Neerpede. The building starts in the spring of next year. Read more »

 26-11-2004 

Reserves: 1-1

Reserves: 1-1

The reserves of Anderlecht obtained a poor 1-1 draw against Westerlo. Mbo Mpenza scored for the Mauves after 41 minutes. Jestrovic played for 30 minutes. De Man and Tihinen were active for both one half. Read more »

Hasi stays one more year

Hasi stays one more year

Anderlecht-manager Herman Van Holsbeeck came to an agreement with Besnik Hasi about his contract. The defending midfielder signed for one extra year. This means he'll stay at least until the end of next season. Read more »

Sonck in stead of Aruna?

Sonck in stead of Aruna?

Anderlecht cannot buy a new player during the winter. That can only happen if Aruna leaves. The Mauves demand 6 million euro for the player. Negotiations has to start before Januray 15. Else there won't be a transfer. Read more »

Training camp: from Jan. 3 until Jan. 9

Training camp: from Jan. 3 until Jan. 9

As already announced, Anderlecht will go to the Spanish Marbella during the winter break. They'll stay there for 6 days: from January 3 until January 9. The first game after the winter will be played in the 15th vs. Mouscron. Read more »

Ehret, Junior and Kolar still out

Ehret, Junior and Kolar still out

Ehret was examined again. The check-up pointed out a rupture in one of his muscles. Also Junior is still out. It's not yet sure if Kolar will be ready by the winter training camp. Read more »

Hasi replaces Vanderhaeghe

Hasi replaces Vanderhaeghe

On Saturday, Besnik Hasi will take his place in the team again. He'll replace Yves Vanderhaeghe, who played against Valencia. "It's the most honest thing to do", defended Broos his decision. Read more »

 25-11-2004 

Tihinen plays for reserves

Tihinen plays for reserves

Hannu Tihinen is back from injury. The defender will play for the reserves on Friday against Westerlo. He'll be ready for the first team in January. He may be already on the bench during Brugge and Mons. Read more »

24 hooligans punished

24 hooligans punished

24 hooligans are condamned by the court in Brugge. They did some damage six years ago during Brugge-Anderlecht. Three of them are Ajax fans. They get three years enprisonment. The others got less severe punishments. Read more »

Reactions after RSCA-Valencia

Reactions after RSCA-Valencia

Lost again... Zero points on eightteen is coming close. Though the game wasn't that bad yesterday, but all chances were missed. Also the few defensive mistakes are a problem. A few reactions: Read more »

Cup: Genk-Anderlecht

Cup: Genk-Anderlecht

The 1/8 finals of the Belgian Cup are known. Anderlecht meet Genk. The game will be played on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:00pm. Here is the complete list of the games: Read more »


 24-11-2004 

Line-ups for RSCA-Valencia

Line-ups for RSCA-Valencia

If Anderlecht still want to save their European season, they'll have to beat Valencia tonight. It's still possible, since Valencia have to miss 4 important players. The line-ups... Read more »

Broos: "I still believe in it"

Broos:

Anderlecht can still end up 3rd in their Champions League group, despite the 0 points. But if the Mauves still want to reach the UEFA Cup, they'll have to beat Valencia this evening. A draw is not enough. Read more »

 23-11-2004 

Next season starts on July 30

Next season starts on July 30

The Uefa has new rules for international games. Because of that, the Intertoto Cup will be played earlier. Also the leagues in other countries start earlier than ours. Read more »

Zitka in the goal against Valencia?

Zitka in the goal against Valencia?

Will goalkeeper Tristan Peersman have to make place for Daniel Zitka in the game against Valencia? Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos is still doubting. "I haven't decided yet", he said after the training. Read more »

 22-11-2004 

Lack of confidance

Lack of confidance

The team of Anderlecht lacks self-confidence and this with a game against Valencia scheduled. Also the Cup Game in Bocholt didn't do any good to the Mauves. Read more »

Valencia win in league

Valencia win in league

Werder Bremen lost in Bielefeld with a 2-1 score. Anderlecht's opponent of Wednesday, Valencia, could win. Their game in Malaga ended on a 2-0. Inter beat Bologna with 3-1. Read more »

Kompany ready for Valencia

Kompany ready for Valencia

A little bit of good news for Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos: Vincent Kompany will be ready to play against Valencia. Also Mbo Mpenza seems recovered. He was able to train with the group today. Read more »


 21-11-2004 

Anderlecht beat Bocholt

Anderlecht beat Bocholt

Anderlecht go to the next round of the Belgian Cup after an easy win on the field of 3rd division team Bocholt. Though the Mauves acted weak and brought bad football. Read more »

Updates about the injuries

Updates about the injuries

Tristan Peersman was able to train and will play against Bochelt. Mbo trained individually and is fit. He won't play on Sunday, but will be back for the game vs. Valencia. Junior had to leave the training after 20 minutes. Read more »

Broos earns 325,000 euro

Broos earns 325,000 euro

The average wage of a trainer in Belgium is 120,000 euro gross per year. Club Brugge-trainer Trond Sollied earns the most with 1 million euro. Anderlecht-coach Hugo Broos earns 325,000 euro and federal coach Anthuenis 275,000 euro Read more »

 20-11-2004 

Not interested in Elanga anymore

Not interested in Elanga anymore

Anderlecht are not interested anymore in Elanga, a left back. Though the Mauves are still scouting striker Marcus Rosenberg. The player is 22 years old and plays for Halmstad in Sweden. Read more »

 19-11-2004 

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Mpenza trained individually, but will join the group today. The same goes for Christian Wilhelmsson and Michal Zewlakow. Kompany and Baseggio got a day off, after their interland. But Olivier Deschacht did train. Read more »

Jestrovic received a fine

Jestrovic received a fine

Nenad Jestrovic received an official fine, because he trained with the national team of Serbia and Montenegro without the permission of Anderlecht. This is an infringement of the rules. Read more »

Aruna refuses offer of Celtic

Aruna refuses offer of Celtic

The Scottish top team Celtic Glasgow want to sign Aruna Dindane. They did an offer for the 23-year old Ivorian striker. But Aruna isn't interested in a move to Scotland. Read more »

Broos is angry

Broos is angry

Hugo Broos talked to the players for an hour and a half yesterday. That was before the first training after the defeat against Standard ten days ago. Manager Van Holsbeeck also was absent. Read more »


 18-11-2004 

Kompany invited by Barcelona

Kompany invited by Barcelona

Vincent Kompany is invited by FC Barcelona, for a benefit match with a team of stars against the Spanish team. The proceeds would go to a good cause (the battle against AIDS). Read more »

Good news for Tihinen

Good news for Tihinen

Finally good news from the medical department of Anderlecht. Finnish defender Hannu Tihinen trained for the first time since his foot injury with the rest of the group. Read more »

Deman stays another year

Deman stays another year

The board of RSC Anderlecht have extended the contract of Mark Deman. His contract expired at the end of this season, but he will stay in Brussels for one extra year. Read more »

Belgium close to elimination

Belgium close to elimination

The Red Devils lost their qualification game against Serbia with a 0-2 score. After 8 min., Baseggio lost the ball and Vukic scored. In the 2nd half, Kezman doubled the score. Belgium played weak and is close to being eliminated. Read more »

Jestrovic: "We miss a leader"

Jestrovic:

Jestrovic and injuries: they seem connected. "Without all these injuries, I wouldn't play for Anderlecht anymore. I still have a contract of one year. We'll see what happens next", he said. Read more »

 17-11-2004 

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Oleg Iachtchouk, Mbo Mpenza, Anatoli Gerk and Goran Lovré didn't appear on the training field this morning, because of injuries. It is not sure yet whether they will be fit for the cup match against Bocholt on Sunday. Read more »

Jestrovic resumes training

Jestrovic resumes training

Serbian striker Nenad Jestrovic has resumed the training with the group. He already trained yesterday with the national team of Serbia and Montenegro. Read more »

Ghent has 25 points, GBA on 14th rank

Ghent has 25 points, GBA on 14th rank

The Sports Committee had made a decision in the Cruz-case on Tuesday. Germinal Beerschot placed Daniel Cruz, without a work license, in the team against Ghent. They will lose the 3 points of the previously won match now. Read more »

 16-11-2004 

Elanga to RSCA?

Elanga to RSCA?

Thursday, Anderlecht will decide whether they are interested in a transfer of left defender Elanga and striker Rosenberg. Read more »

Baseggio, Kompany and Deschacht will start

Baseggio, Kompany and Deschacht will start

Walter Baseggio, Vincent Kompany and Olivier Deschacht are in the starting line-up for the match of the Red Devils tomorrow. Belgium will challenge Serbia and Montenegro then, in a qualification match for the WC 2006. Read more »

Peersman out

Peersman out

Goalkeeper Tristan Peersman is not able to play for the Red Devils on Wednesday. He's injured at his arm. Federal coach Aimé Anthuenis called in Frédéric Herpoel as replacement. Silvio Proto is the other goalie in the selection. Read more »

 14-11-2004 

CL opponents obtain draw

CL opponents obtain draw

Anderlecht's Champions League opponents obtained all three a draw. Valencia did that at home against Zaragoza, Inter in Cagliari and Bremen against Leverkusen. In the next game, Anderlecht meet Valencia. Read more »

Peersman injured

Peersman injured

Tristan Peersman, who was called up for the match with the Red Devils Wednesday, caught an arm injury. He will be examined tomorrow. It's not sure yet whether he will play. Read more »

 13-11-2004 
 12-11-2004 

Jestrovic ready, but won't play (update)

Jestrovic ready, but won't play (update)

Nenad Jestrovic announced this morning that he'll be ready to play for his country Serbia against Belgium. Afterwards, the striker talked with trainer Broos and withdrew his accouncement. He decided not to play. Read more »

Reactions after Standard-RSCA

Reactions after Standard-RSCA

After they had lost the clash against Standard, Club Bruges has already a lead of 7 points on the Mauves. Too much, says everyone. But what do they have to change? Van Holsbeeck, Hasi and Vercauteren gave their opinions. Read more »

 11-11-2004 

RSCA-Brugge on December 11 at 6:00 pm

RSCA-Brugge on December 11 at 6:00 pm

The game between Anderlecht and Club Brugge of the 16th matchday will be played on Saturday, December 11 at 6:00pm. This means that the match will be played two hours earlier than scheduled because of a live broadcast of Canal+. Read more »

Standard-Anderlecht 1-0

Standard-Anderlecht 1-0

Anderlecht have lost the topper against Standard with 1-0. The Rouches took the best start, but RSCA slowly grew stronger. After 55 minutes, Conceiçao scored from a free kick. The Mauves tried to equalise, but Runje was unbeatable Read more »

 10-11-2004 

Preview on Standard-RSCA

Preview on Standard-RSCA

In Liège, everyone is preparing for the clash between Standard and Anderlecht. "We need games like this to regain our self-confidence", said Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos. Read more »

Hasi will soon extend his contract

Hasi will soon extend his contract

Besnik Hasi negotiated with the Anderlecht board about a new contract. The player wants to sign for 2 extra years, but the club only offered a contract for 1 year. Though it's expected that he'll sign somewhere next week. Read more »

 09-11-2004 

Broos considers début of Legear

Broos considers début of Legear

The 17-year old Jonathan Legear will probably be in the starting line-up of Anderlecht in the match against his former team Standard. Legear moved from Standard Liège to Anderlecht last year in November. Read more »

 08-11-2004 
 07-11-2004 

CL opponents: Valencia lose again

CL opponents: Valencia lose again

Also the opponents of Anderlecht in the Champions League played their competition matches this weekend. Valencia lost again. This time, they were defeated by Getafe. Bremen and Inter Milan both obtained a 1-1 draw. Read more »

La Louvière filed a complaint

La Louvière filed a complaint

La Louvière has filed a complaint against Anderlecht. When Baseggio scored, the ball exploded. Normally, the goal doesn't count then and the situation has to be played over. But that didn't happen. To be continued... Read more »

 06-11-2004 

Aruna suspended

Aruna suspended

Aruna got his 3rd yellow card of the season. Therefore he'll be suspended for the game in Standard. Broos reacted cool: "Okay, then we play with one striker in Standard". Read more »

RSCA - La Louvière: 2-1

RSCA - La Louvière: 2-1

Anderlecht defeated La Louvière with a 2-1 score. But once again, the fans had no reason to celebrate. The prestation of the team was again bad. The Mauves stay on 4 points of leader Brugge. Read more »

Two options for Broos: 4-4-2 or 3-5-2

Two options for Broos: 4-4-2 or 3-5-2

Tristan Peersman won't play against La Louvière tonight. Broos: "Tristan called to say he couldn't train, because he had fever and diarrhoea. I'm waiting for the doctor's opinion, but I'm afraid he won't be able to play." Read more »

 05-11-2004 

Zitka in the goal

Zitka in the goal

Tristan Peersman won't play against La Louvière tomorrow. He was ill today, and didn't appear on the training. As a result, Daniel Zitka will be goalkeeper tomorrow. Read more »

Bad period for Belgian football

Bad period for Belgian football

It is a bad period for Belgian football at the moment. Belgium was on its way to rank 9 of the UEFA-ranking, but after the bad European results, it seems like they will lose this rank. Read more »

Tihinen won't play before winter break

Tihinen won't play before winter break

Hannu Tihinen rejoined the A-team, but he still trains individually. The Iceberg won't be able to play a game in the league before the winter break. He hopes to get back in the starting line-up in January. Read more »

On practice camp in La Cala

On practice camp in La Cala

During the winter break, Anderlecht will go on training camp in the Spanish village La Cala, close to Marebella. They stay there between January 3 and January 9. The team will play several friendly games there too. Read more »

 04-11-2004 

Mpenza and Wilhelmsson out for Saturday

Mpenza and Wilhelmsson out for Saturday

Mpenza and Wilhelmsson won't be able to play against La Louvière. A new examination showed that their injuries are not healed yet. Also Junior is out. Kompany and Baseggio will be fit. Jestrovic' injury is evolving well. Read more »

Aruna costs 6 million euro

Aruna costs 6 million euro

Aruna Dindane has to cost 6 million euro. It's likely that the striker will leave in January. Until now, not a single club contacted Anderlecht to talk about a transfer. The Mauves want to know Aruna's decision before mid-December Read more »

Wilhemsson out ?

Wilhemsson out ?

Anderlecht-midfielder Wilhelmsson is still injured at the hamstrings. It's not yet sure if he'll be able to play against La Louvière. Four other players were abscent on training too: Mbo, Aruna, Baseggio and Kompany. Read more »

 03-11-2004 

Kompany and Mbo against La Louvière

Kompany and Mbo against La Louvière

Mbo Mpenza (achilles tendon) and Vincent Kompany (thigh) underwent an echo on Wednesday. Kompany stayed aside against Werder Bremen, but will be fit for the match against La Louvière. Also Mpenza will probably be recovered. Read more »

Baseggio uncertain

Baseggio uncertain

During the match against Bremen, Walter Baseggio got kicked on the ankle, which was swollen after the match. It is not sure yet whether he will be able to play against La Louvière. Read more »

Tristan Peersman: "This hurts"

Tristan Peersman:

Peersman again couldn't avoid a lot of goals. Obviously, he had no reason to be happy after the match. "This score hurts. Of course we didn't think we would lose with 5-1 today." Read more »

Broos: "We can't handle this level"

Broos:

Hugo Broos was very impressed after Anderlecht was punished by Bremen. "We just can't handle this level", was the tough conclusion. "We just have to consider if we are appropriate for this level." Read more »

 02-11-2004 

Verschueren goes to Bremen today

Verschueren goes to Bremen today

No sign of Michel Verschueren when the group went to Bremen. The former manager of Anderlecht stayed one more day in Antwerp for the books bursary, where he signed his book Mister Michel. Today he went to Bremen. Read more »

Kompany, Mbo and Aruna out?

Kompany, Mbo and Aruna out?

Anderlecht are looking for their first Champions League points, but it's possible that the Mauves will have to play with a weakened team. Aruna, Kompany and Mpenza might be out with an injury. Read more »

Tradition learns that Anderlecht will lose

Tradition learns that Anderlecht will lose

The tradition learns us that Anderlecht will be beaten by Bremen tonight. First of all, we have the strong home-reputation of Bremen and the weak away-reputation of RSCA. Secondly, the Mauves always have problems with German teams Read more »

 01-11-2004 

2500 fans to Bremen

2500 fans to Bremen

The Weser stadium of Werder Bremen is sold out. 35.000 fans will attend the game. Anderlecht bring 2500 fans to the Nord-German city. Read more »

Broos: "We have to win now"

Broos:

On Tuesday, Anderlecht play in Bremen. A game that has to be won. 11 years ago, Anderlecht were leading 0-3 at 20 minutes before time, but Bremen won 5-3. A scenario that has to be avoided. Read more »