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How Russian football is suffocating talent in favour of money
Alan Moore discusses the failings in the Russian youth system and how money is taking priority over nurturing talent.
The Author
Alan Moore
Alan Moore is based in Voronezh, Russia and worked with major sports clubs including:- Spartak Moscow, Hajduk Split, Eintracht Frankfurt. Ex-UCD and NUI Maynooth (where he set up the NUIM Boxing club and organised the first official women's amateur boxing match in Ireland in October 1998). A former International boxer and semi-pro footballer, he moved full-time into sports management/consultancy in 2003. In 2012 he released a book (Danger, Kids! 1) for a Russian children's charity available for download via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R9NXYC or Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/335143
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Russian football in crisis – part 3
In the final part of his report on Russian football in crisis, Alan Moore discusses the financial instability looming over the domestic game.
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Russian football in crisis – part 2
In the second of a three-part series, Alan Moore discusses Crimea, corruption and Russian football.
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Russian football in crisis – part 1
Alan Moore brings us up to speed with the current state of play in Russian football.
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Meat-balls in a stew: Spartak Moscow’s hunger grows
Alan Moore discusses the goings on at Spartak Moscow, who after a good start to the season are beginning to crumble, and the fans are quickly turning on the club and manager.
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You could be next – The schadenfreude for Anzhi’s “fall”
Russian clubs need to learn a lesson from the withdrawal of Anzhi’s financial backing and become more self sustainable, writes Alan Moore.
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All go in Anzhi
Alan Moore reports on the internal problems at Russia’s big spenders.
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Making the impossible possible – football in Russia
Alan Moore discusses Russia’s attempts to lure the biggest names to the country.
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Three most likely – could Roy Keane turn gladiator?
Alan Moore discusses the possibility of three out of work managers popping up in Russia.
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Empty stands = more money + less stress
Alan Moore on the economic miracle that is Russian Football.
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