In mid-week, Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Standard Liege all showed their shortcomings in Europe. At the week-end, the three ‘big’ clubs all exhibited similar weaknesses back in the Jupiler League. In three hours of football, none of these clubs have managed to score a goal. It’s to be hoped – for their sake – that… Read More »
Tonight, Belgium expects! Well, at least, the fans of Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Standard Liege are looking forward to success in their Europa League games. Football fans being what they are, supporters of other clubs might be hoping for the odd banana skin. Last Thursday was a disappointing night for all three clubs in the… Read More »
Belgium’s U19 squad plays friendly matches against Serbia and Estonia (twice) next week. The selection is composed of players born after 1/1/93. Some were in the squad last year and some have just come through. Last year’s squad had no players from Anderlecht but now four players are in the mix, including highly-rated Dennis Praet.… Read More »
Jan Vertonghen (24, Ajax) Vertonghen is from the Beerschot-Ajax production line, following in the footsteps of friend and international colleague Thomas Vermaelen. Vertonghen is the more flexible of the two: he’s played midfield and full back for Belgium, while cementing his position as centre back and captain for Ajax. Ex-Belgium boss Dick Advocaat reckons that… Read More »
Standard Liege’s trip to Zulte Waregem always looked to be dangerous, coming between two European matches. This proved to be the case with the team losing heavily, 4-2. That was forgotten however as, just after the final whistle, the staff and players learnt of the death – from a heart attack – of the club’s… Read More »
There are just five games left in the ‘classic’ season, after which the league is split into three sections. The ‘Playoffs 1’ series will decide the champions and will be played off between the top six. Currently Anderlecht and Club Brugge look assured of a place in the top six, and Gent and Standard Liege… Read More »
Last Thursday was a disappointing night for Belgian clubs in the Europa League last 32. Anderlecht went to AZ Alkmaar and were totally outplayed. The result though was only a 1-0 defeat which does give them some hope in Brussels on Thursday. Standard Liege were in Krakow and despite playing against 10 men for most… Read More »
It’s a big big night for Belgium, Belgian clubs and their fans. Three clubs – Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Standard Liege – all travel for their first leg matches in the Europa League’s last 32. All three have realistic chances of reaching the last 16, and that would be excellent news for the Jupiler League.… Read More »
It was billed as Super Sunday but it didn’t exactly work out that way. While Anderlecht went to Sclessin and came away with three points without exactly touching their best form, Christoph Daum’s Club Brugge were gifted the points at Gent. Apart from that, Kevin De Bruyne showed that he’s not exactly a happy bunny… Read More »
This Saturday sees the ‘Clasico’ – or at least the Belgian version – as Standard Liege face up to Anderlecht at Sclessin. It will doubtless be a full house and, in contrst to the weather, the atmosphere will be hot. The Standard fans are often referred to as the club’s “12th man” and they can… Read More »