10 May 2008

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Eastern Europe

Fans and Ultras, Ukraine’s Biggest Problem

The Ukrainian league is fast developing with every team improving year on year. It's one of Eastern Europe's very best championships. However, fan violence, led by Ultras is threatening to damage all Ukrainian football.

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Ukrainians Long for Return of Miracle Worker Blohin

Long before he even began his coaching career Oleh Blohin was a legend. He is the leading all time USSR goalscorer with 211 strikes...

Foreign Talent Delighting Ukrainian Fans

In another look at the foreign talent delighting fans in Ukraine, Artem Chobanian gives us the lowdown on two further players sure...

Ukrainian Football Reaping Rewards of Foreign Talent

Ukrainian football, boosted by rich owners, has been able to bring in some quality foreign talent that other so called bigger leagues would be proud of. Some had adapted better than others and stood out like shining stars in the often snowy league. Artem Chobanian...

Refereeing Stunting Growth of Ukrainian Game?

Stories of one team or another being favoured by referees are something every football fan has heard. But in Eastern Europe with its history of state interference, bribery and corruption, the issue is taken very seriously. There are those that believe Ukrainian...

Bandits and the Bench: Metalist Boss Miron Markevich

Football in Ukraine is never easy and the story of Metalist Kharkiv coach Miron Markevich is one of triumph in the face of adversity.

Dnipro Driving to Break up the Shakhtar Dynamo Party

This season has been one of great surprises in Ukraine. As the league returns following its winter break, usually Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Dontesk are miles ahead of the rest. Not this time though, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk are breaking up the party. Can they wrestle...