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suspension. As a result, Frans' suspension was reduced to one game, though he was fined 300 euro. After making five appearances, Frans was released by the club, ending his nineteen years association with the club. Frans later revealed he was offered a three-year contract with the club, but turned it down, due to the current situation with the club's ownership.
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on 14 August 2011. Frans was then sent-off in a 4–0 loss against
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1028:"FREDERIC FRANS PENS CONTRACT EXTENSION"
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748:"Lierse is ook Frans voor maanden kwijt"
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