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Tag: Spartak

Ralf Rangnick to Old Trafford: Lokomotiv Moscow's gain and United's loss

Ralf Rangnick to Old Trafford: Lokomotiv Moscow’s gain and United’s loss

November 25, 2021 by Alan Moore

Ralf Rangnick’s impending arrival at Old Trafford may not have the impact many will hope, as Alan Moore discusses his latest endeavors at Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.

Russian winter hots up

Russian winter hots up

January 6, 2021 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore has all the latest from Russia with players and managers likely to be on the move over the coming weeks and months.

Revenge served cold on Artem Dzyuba

Revenge served cold on Artem Dzyuba

November 12, 2020 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the fallout from Artem Dzyuba’s video faux pas as social media went to town on the Russian star.

A new dawn for Russian Football?

A new dawn for Russian Football?

March 9, 2020 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore returns with a round up of all the latest controversies from the domestic game in Russia

Assessing the FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

Assessing the FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

January 24, 2019 by Alan Moore

Six months on from the action on the pitch, Alan Moore casts his eye on FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

The football graveyard awakens - Russia's second tier rising

The football graveyard awakens – Russia’s second tier rising

May 23, 2018 by Alan Moore

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

Numbers at play - Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

Numbers at play – Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

May 8, 2017 by Alan Moore

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

Sponsorship in Russian football and the looming crisis

March 9, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses sponsorship in Russian football and some of the changes that are on the horizon.

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

February 24, 2016 by Alan Moore

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

Russian football’s European performances suggest a new commitment to fitness foundations

October 27, 2015 by Alan Moore

After years of neglect, European performances suggest that Russian football is finally committed to fitness, writes Alan Moore.

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