News with tag "Other"


 13-01-2017 

 11-01-2017 

'Swat' Van der Elst deceased

'Swat' Van der Elst deceased

François 'Swat' Van der Elst has died tonight. The former Belgian international and Anderlecht icon suffered a heavy heart attack on New Years' day. Since then, he was in a coma, but he died last night. Van der Elst became an European football star in the 70s. After his career, he owned a snooker bar in Opwijk.  Read more »



 10-01-2017 

Vanden Borre ends his professional career

Vanden Borre ends his professional career

Anthony Vanden Borre ends his professional football career. The right back was loaned to Montpellier, but he didn't show up anymore since Christmas. Today he announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. Read more »


 05-01-2017 


 03-01-2017 

 29-12-2016 


 03-12-2016 

 22-11-2016 


 21-11-2016 

 19-11-2016 

Only two teams in Europe played more games

Only two teams in Europe played more games

Only two teams in Europe played more games than Anderlecht. Racing Genk played the most games: 25. The Ukrainian team Shaktar Donetsk is on the second place with 24 games. Anderlecht is on the third place with 23 games played. Read more »


 16-11-2016 

Expanding scouting cell

Expanding scouting cell

Herman Van Holsbeeck added two extra scouts to the scouting cell: Hendrik Andersen and Goran Lovre, both former Anderlecht players. Van Holsbeeck also hopes he can convince Morten Olsen to join the team.  Read more »


 15-11-2016 


 13-11-2016 

 12-11-2016 

Teodorczyk to pay 15k

Teodorczyk to pay 15k

The Polish FA has fined Lukasz Teodorczyk with a 15,000 euros penalty because he attended a party during last international break. The striker has to donate the money to charity. Read more »


 11-11-2016 

Dendoncker called to join Belgian squad

Dendoncker called to join Belgian squad

Roberto Martinez added Leander Dendoncker to his selection for the upcoming WC qualifier next sunday against Estonia. Dendoncker was called to replace Vincent Kompany. Once more the captain is not fit enough to play. Read more »


 05-11-2016 

Collaboration between Anderlecht and Olsen?

Collaboration between Anderlecht and Olsen?

It is said Anderlecht will start to collaborate with former manager Morten Olsen. The Dane was seen in the grandstand last Thursday. In recent years Anderlecht did not sign many Scandinavian players. With this agreement the club hopes to change that evolution. Read more »



 04-11-2016 


15 goals in 19 games

15 goals in 19 games

As foreseen Lukasz Teodorczyk scored yesterday. In fact, he scored twice. The Polish striker scored his 15th goal in only 19 games. A remarkable statistic. Read more »


 03-11-2016 

 02-11-2016 

Former player Lippens passed away.

Former player Lippens passed away.

At the age of 82 former Anderlecht player Martin Lippens passed away. Lippens spent his complete career at Anderlecht. After his period as a player he also contributed 22 years as assistent coach.  Read more »


Hanni left home by Leekens

Hanni left home by Leekens

Brand new Algerian coach Georges Leekens has no place in his squad for Sofiane Hanni. The former Lokeren manager called 18 players for the upcoming game against Nigeria. Read more »


 01-11-2016 

 30-10-2016 

 28-10-2016 

Eurostadium one step closer

Eurostadium one step closer

At last some positive news about the new stadium. The Flemish government approved the report about environmental impact the stadium would have. Now the contractor Ghelamco can request a planning permission. Read more »



 26-10-2016 

Football on Monday evening?

Football on Monday evening?

Herman Van Holsbeeck and AA Gent president Ivan De Witte are in favor of organizing games on monday. On the opposite side is Club Brugge who not (yet) persuaded. Read more »


 24-10-2016 

Stanciu: "I can solve this alone"

Stanciu:

Yesterday after only 60 minutes Nicolae Stanciu was again replaced by Massimo Bruno. The Romanian is starting to get tired of the criticism about his performance. "I know how to solve this. I don't need help" a cynical Stanciu replied. Read more »



 16-10-2016 

 08-10-2016 

 01-10-2016 

 27-09-2016 

 24-09-2016 

 17-09-2016 

 13-09-2016 

 07-09-2016 

4 players at Africa Cup in January

4 players at Africa Cup in January

Anderlecht are facing a problem in January, as four key players will probably be selected for the Africa Cup. Sofiane Hanni (Algeria), Kara Mbodj (Senegal), Hamdi Harbaoui (Tunesia) and Frank Acheampong (Ghana) will be called up on national duty for their respective countries. This means Anderlecht will need to find a solution for the period from 21 January 2017 until 12 February 2017. Read more »


 03-09-2016 

 02-09-2016 

Lukebakio has personal wake-up service

Lukebakio has personal wake-up service

Dodi Lukebakio moved to French side Toulouse, where they know his bad reputation when it comes to planning. The assistant coach of Toulouse will make sure Dodi Lukebakio follows the rules. This means he got the task to wake up the young player every single morning. Read more »


 01-09-2016 

Spajic takes shirt number five

Spajic takes shirt number five

Uros Spajic had his first training session with Anderlecht today. The Serbian defender will take shirt number five at the Astridpark. He is allowed to play in the following competition match. Read more »


New contract for Kara

New contract for Kara

Kara Mbodj was eager to leave Anderlecht but the negotiations with Swansea on a five-year contract turned out wrong. Kara is staying at Anderlecht, and the board are considering to have the defender sign a new contract.  Read more »


Good offer for Lombaerts, but too late

Good offer for Lombaerts, but too late

Het Nieuwsblad claims Anderlecht increased their offer for Nicolas Lombaerts in the final minutes of the transfer window, but Saint Petersburg refused as there was no more time for them to sign an alternative. Read more »


 30-08-2016 

Anderlecht will have to wait for four million Euros

Anderlecht will have to wait for four million Euros

FIFA allowed Matias Suarez to play for Argentinian side Belgrano, however Anderlecht filed a complaint against the player. They claim four million Euros transfer fee. Anderlecht have a strong case against Suarez, but the procedure might take several years. In the mean time, Suarez played two matches with Belgrano, he lost both. Read more »


 29-08-2016 

Slavia Prague sack coach

Slavia Prague sack coach

Anderlecht eliminated Slavia Prague in the play-off round of the UEFA Europe League and this has serious consequences for their staff. Both Prague coach Dusan Uhrin as director Jinoch Konci have been sacked. Read more »


Heylen helps out with Red Devils

Heylen helps out with Red Devils

The Red Devils are having their training sessions at the Anderlecht complex in Neerpede. As Marouane Fellaini fell out due to an injury, they were one player short. National coach Roberto Martinez asked one Anderlecht player as a stand-in, and Michaël Heylen was the lucky one. Read more »