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Tag: Ukraine

Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten

Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten

February 27, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little provides some context around Shakhtar Donetsk who now sit on the cusp of reaching the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League.

Euro 2016 - Assessing Ireland's potential playoff opponents

Euro 2016 – Assessing Ireland’s potential playoff opponents

October 14, 2015 by Neil Sherwin

Neil Sherwin weighs up the pros and cons of the four nations that Ireland could face in November’s Euro 2016 qualifying playoff.

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

October 1, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

Thomas Wyer analyses why Shakhtar Donetsk, Olympique Lyonnais and FC Porto succeed in the transfer market, and what other clubs can do to emulate them.

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

June 6, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses irony in the context of the latest FIFA revelations, as well as past World Cup bids under Sepp Blatter’s watch.

Division Two - Where Russian football lives and dies

Division Two – Where Russian football lives and dies

May 25, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore delves deep into Russian football to discuss the make up of the nation’s third tier.

Cold hard cash facts - the Gazprom method

Cold hard cash facts – the Gazprom method

May 19, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses money matters in Russian football, including Gazprom who have become synonymous sponsors of the game in recent years.

Country v country debate

Country v country debate

April 23, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore gives his thoughts on the debate over which country Jack Grealish should represent at international level.

Back to basics for Russian football

Back to basics for Russian football

February 15, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore believes that Russian football needs to take a few steps back to go forward.

Russian football in crisis - part 2

Russian football in crisis – part 2

January 27, 2015 by Alan Moore

In the second of a three-part series, Alan Moore discusses Crimea, corruption and Russian football.

Shakhtar Donetsk – Life during war time

Shakhtar Donetsk – Life during war time

December 16, 2014 by Paul Little

Paul Little looks at Shakhtar Donetsk who have been going about their business in extremely difficult conditions.

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