News with tag "Other"


 16-03-2017 

 12-03-2017 

Who's in play-off 1?

Who's in play-off 1?

The last game of the normal competition has been played. Play-off 1 will start in the weekend of April 1 with the following teams: Anderlecht, Bruges, Zulte Waregem, Ostend, AA Ghent and Charleroi. They will decide who wins the title. Their points are divided by two leaving Anderlecht one point ahead of Bruges. Read more »



 07-03-2017 

Weiler's assistants also stay longer

Weiler's assistants also stay longer

Coach René Weiler renewed his contract in Anderlecht yesterday until 2019. The club took this action to prevent Weiler from leaving. Several German clubs noticed his success in the Europa League and his first place in the Belgian league and were showing interest in the coach. His assistants homas Binggeli and David Sesa were also offered a new and improved contract. Read more »


 05-03-2017 


 03-03-2017 

 22-02-2017 

Anderlecht won trial against Jason Lokilo

Anderlecht won trial against Jason Lokilo

The judge has ruled in favour of Anderlecht in their case against Jason Lokilo. The club demanded a compensation of 450.000 euro but will receive 140.000 euro on court order. The club had made a legally binding agreement with the player and his parents stating the player should sign a contract in Brussels as soon as he reaches the age of 16 (the minimum age in Belgium to be able to sign contracts). Read more »



 19-02-2017 

The end of the Eurostadium?

The end of the Eurostadium?

RSC Anderlecht announced the club will not move to the Eurostadium. The club finds their concerns were not sufficiently mitigated by constructor Ghelamco. Further, the high rent remains an issue. "The move to the Eurostadium is therefore not in the best interest of the club", the press attaché announced.  Read more »


 16-02-2017 


 13-02-2017 

 12-02-2017 

New hurdle for the Eurostadium

New hurdle for the Eurostadium

Anderlecht's potential new home, the Eurostadium, has to deal with a new hurdle. The Flemish government has given a negative advice for the environmental permit. The decision is not final though, since the province of Flemish Brabant has the final say. Read more »


 07-02-2017 

Anderlecht top in Belgium; how will it go in Europe?

Anderlecht top in Belgium; how will it go in Europe?

There is hardly a single grain of doubt, Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, commonly referred to as simply Anderlecht is the biggest and most successful Belgian football clubs. In addition to Club Brugge and Standard Liege, Anderlecht are enjoying the biggest support in the country and have over the years become synonymous with the Belgian football. Read more »


 06-02-2017 

 19-01-2017 

 18-01-2017 

 14-01-2017 

 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