This Sunday, we can still expect demonstrations of discontent from the Anderlecht public. Wouter Vandenhaute and Olivier Renard take this into account.
It is therefore not excluded that a meeting between Olivier Renard, sports director, president Wouter Vandenhaute and representatives of the supporters’ clubs will take place before the match against Kortrijk. In any case, this is the project of the leaders, who want to defuse the situation – and it will not be easy.
Yes, the fans wanted to see Brian Riemer leave and Jesper Fredberg was no longer in the odor of sanctity. But replacing him with a man with a past at Standard, who was also mentioned in the Mains Propres affair… No, for many, it’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
On Thursday in Tubize, there were already banners opposing the arrival of Renard and this could be repeated on Sunday. In particular, President Wouter Vandenhaute will be targeted this time. For many, he is the source of all the club’s problems and the reason why Anderlecht has lost its luster.
Two years ago, supporters had already forced him to take a less active role, hence his move to a “non-executive” position. But this time, Vandenhaute has taken control internally and will not let go.
Anderlecht cannot prevent the banners and chants, but the two leaders hope that the sporting results can restore calm. Enough to put pressure… on David Hubert, who is not used to managing such a situation.
