FYR Macedonia – Belgium preview: It’s Eden Hazard’s time – so he says himself!

This World Cup qualification campaign has thus far seen Belgium overcome some traditionally insurmountable hurdles, in recent times at least. Christian Benteke has emerged as a formidable presence upfront who can find the net and still dovetail with the plethora of talented midfielders. Furthermore, the impressive 0-3 away victory against Serbia in Belgrade showed an… Read More FYR Macedonia – Belgium preview: It’s Eden Hazard’s time – so he says himself!

March 22, 2013September 10, 2015 Gary1 Comment

Anderlecht take on Olympiacos in the NextGen Series

Olympiacos u21 – Anderlecht u21 After the surprise and disappointment of last night’s home defeat to Zulte Waregem, attention at Anderlecht turns to their under-21 team, who meet Olympiacos in the last 16 of the NextGen Series. Paarswit defeated Tottenham in their final group stage game to qualify from a group also containing Barcelona and… Read More Anderlecht take on Olympiacos in the NextGen Series

February 28, 2013March 15, 2013 GaryLeave a comment

Belgium v Slovakia preview: The journey of Mousa Dembélé

The date of 20 May 2006 marks the last time Belgium faced Slovakia. Few now may remember the 1-1 draw with much clarity but it heralded the debut of a young player of whom a lot was expected – a young player, who has come an awful long way. When René Vandereycken replaced Luigi Pieroni… Read More Belgium v Slovakia preview: The journey of Mousa Dembélé

February 6, 2013March 2, 2013 Gary1 Comment

Belgian Football Podcast: Episode 4: With the Waffler on board, we look back at Belgium’s win over het Oranje

Belgian Football Podcast: Edition 4. Bjorn De Cock and I are joined by Chris Mayer from The Belgian Waffle to discuss Belgium’s 4-2 victory over the Netherlands as well as the transfer gossip surrounding Kevin Mirallas and Lucas Biglia. Click on the above link to listen or use our embedded player.

August 17, 2012February 1, 2013 GaryLeave a comment

Belgium 4-2 Netherlands: Mertens overshadows Hazard in six-goal thriller

Marc Wilmots and Louis van Gaal’s first game in charge of their respective nations will live long in the memory as Dries Mertens proved to be the star of the show in a 4-2 victory for Belgium against rivals and neighbours the Netherlands. The PSV man has made himself virtually undroppable despite only beginning on… Read More Belgium 4-2 Netherlands: Mertens overshadows Hazard in six-goal thriller

August 15, 2012February 1, 2013 Gary1 Comment

Romelu Lukaku’s agent denies Fulham move, responds to Calvin criticism

Christophe Henrotay, who represents Romelu Lukaku has scotched rumours that the Chelsea striker will be joining neighbours Fulham on loan but he could not reveal the youngster’s exact destination. “I can assure you that Romelu Lukaku will not go to Fulham,” he told the reputable Sport/Foot magazine. “I am in the course of finalising his… Read More Romelu Lukaku’s agent denies Fulham move, responds to Calvin criticism

August 9, 2012February 1, 2013 Gary2 Comments