Preview: UEFA Europa League Matchday 1
The return of continental competitions this week has not been a happy one for the Russian clubs so far, with CSKA and Zenit both losing on their travels. Here’s hoping that Thursday’s Russian clubs...
View ArticleRound Table: Week 9
Manuel (@homosovieticus) – PhD Student with focus on Soviet history and football, as well as blogger at Futbolgrad.com (@futbolgradlive) Ashraff (@serapdesengal) – Loko supporter and student in Moscow...
View ArticlePreview: Thursday’s Matches
I take a look at Thursday’s fixtures in the RPL, featuring Lokomotiv and Dynamo. Loko will be looking to continue their good form and will be full of confidence after beating Dynamo last week. Dynamo,...
View ArticlePreview: UEFA Europa League Matchday 2
Thursday’s 2nd round of matches in the Europa League could prove to be fruitful for the Russian participants, as all 3 sides are at ‘home’. Kuban host Valencia in what promises to be an exciting...
View ArticleThe Wrap: Sept 30 – Oct 7
Rubin danced to nine goals last week. BEST OF THE WEEK Rubin have had a fantastic week, with another comprehensive win in the Europa league, and then following it up with a 5-1 hammering of Anzhi....
View ArticlePreview: UEFA Europa League Matchday 3
Thursday’s matches bring about the midway point of the Europa League group phase matches. This could be an important night for all of the clubs, as for one reason or another, they all have a point...
View ArticleROUND TABLE: RUSSIAN FOOTBALL ROUND UP
Rob (@RobDillonMTA) – Journalist who specializes in Russian football, Editor of More Than Arshavin Connor (@Con_027) – Russian Football follower, CSKA supporter, England resident Pavel...
View ArticleThe Day The Giants Fell
Tyumen recorded the biggest shock of the day, beating Zenit 2-0. It began while much of Europe was still asleep, and indeed many Russians would have only been stirring in their beds when the first goal...
View ArticlePreview: UEFA League Matchday 4
Thursday’s Europa League matches see a big chance for the Russian clubs involved to try and press for a place in the knockout rounds after Christmas. Kuban and Rubin both play at home, against Swansea...
View ArticleRound Table: Season Predictions
Andrew (@AndrewRCFC97) – Scottish Russian football fan and CSKA supporter Pavel (@russianpotter) – Vancouver-based young journalist and Spartak supporter Matty (@Murray__Murray) – English Russian...
View ArticleTransfer Preview: Rubin Kazan
After a successful season, Rubin Kazan are left with the tough situation of trying to improve their squad. With the hope that none of the big players will depart, though many will have reputable...
View ArticleSeason Preview: Rubin Kazan
Intro: Rubin Kazan was somewhat the surprise team of last season. Having finished in 9th in 13/14 season, and sacked legendary manager Kurban Berdyev, many expected them to struggle with inexperienced...
View ArticleThe Troublesome Tale of Yann M’Vila
The career of Yann M’Vila has been a series of ups and downs. After a sparkling early career in Rennes, all the big sides were linked with him, and he even “had a medical” with Arsenal, which spelled...
View ArticleRubin Kazan – What’s Changed?
Rubin Kazan midfielder Magomed Ozdoev with the ultras after the match against Rostov. The last 12 months have been something of a rollercoaster for Rubin Kazan. Going into the 2014/15 season they...
View ArticleRussia’s Dream of Three Champions League Spots
I tend to provoke my inner green eyed monster when it comes to watching Champions League football, especially in these latter stages. It’s been six years now since a Russian Football Premier League...
View ArticleRubin Kazan – What Does Javi Gracia Have To Work With?
Rubin Kazan are coming off the back of their lowest league position in nine years, finishing in 10th position, however the coming summer and season promise to be one of the most exciting for in recent...
View ArticlePre-Season Training Camps – An inside view of Rubin Kazan in Austria
Russian Football News have teamed up with Kazan based sports website Sport BO (@Sport_BO) to translate a very interesting article from their journalist Vladislav Zimagulov (@vlad_zima), who had the...
View ArticleWhat can we expect from the Russian clubs before the transfer window closes?
With just a day and a half left of the summer transfer window, it is time to examine which transfers we can expect to see before the window closes. So far this summer has mostly been about players...
View ArticleOnes To Watch – Georgiy Tigiev
Biography Name: Georgiy Tigiev DOB/Age: 26/05/1995 – 21 years old Club: Anzhi Makhachkala Position: Left Back Nationality: Russia Career to Date Having come through the ranks at Kuban Krasnodar, Tigiev...
View ArticleMid-Season Review: Rubin Kazan
Introduction Rubin Kazan had high expectations going into the season with their new manager Javi Gracia, and high profile transfers such as Alex Song, Ruben Rochina and Jonathas, however it has taken...
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