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The football graveyard awakens – Russia’s second tier rising
Alan Moore takes us into the second level of Russian football where clubs are making great strides to push for a crack at the big time
Tag: Spartak
Numbers at play – Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia
With the Confederations Cup an intriguing test for Russian infrastructure, Alan Moore uses science to predict success for the host country this summer.
Sponsorship in Russian football and the looming crisis
Alan Moore discusses sponsorship in Russian football and some of the changes that are on the horizon.
Patriotism or attention-seeking?
Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.
Russian football’s European performances suggest a new commitment to fitness foundations
After years of neglect, European performances suggest that Russian football is finally committed to fitness, writes Alan Moore.
Do they eat their young – Russian football’s youth apocalypse
In another dispatch from Moscow, Alan Moore discusses how Russian football is failing its youth.
Racing from the Rouble in Russia
Alan Moore looks at how currency issues are having an impact on football in Russia.
Haves, have nots and haven’t a clues – Russian football on the brink
Alan Moore looks at the current state of play in Russia on the back of a new regime at the top.
Money Matters – youth development in Russia
Alan Kelly talks money and youth player development in a league where not everything is distributed equally or fairly.
Euro 2012: Will the Russian bear rise?
Alan Moore discusses Dick Advocaat, Andrey Arshavin and Russia’s chances at Euro 2012.