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Russian Football Now Podcast # 27 : CSKA Advance in Champions League, RPL Begins

On this long overdue edition of the Russian Football Now podcast, your hosts Andrew Skomra and Chris Riordan take you on a journey.  The first stop is Luzhniki Stadium in Moskva, followed by Seville, Spain.  The hosts discuss CSKA Moskva’s historic advancement to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, a first for Russian football. 

In the second [...]

Russian Football Now Podcast #26 : Europa League Review, Hiddink to Turkey / Kryliya Stay Flying, Champions League Preview

On the latest edition of Russian Football Now, your hosts Andrew Skomra and Chris Riordan take you through the latest stories in the Russian football world.  For starters, Rubin’s 3 – 0 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv is broken down. 

Then in the second segment, your hosts say goodbye to Guus Hiddink as manager of the [...]

Russian Football Now Podcast #25 : Euro Draw, Kryliya Sovetov / FK Moskva Collapse, Europa League Preview

On this episode of Russian Football N0w, the show returns from nearly a month’s hiatus and is back with a passion.  Chris Riordan welcomes his new co – host, chief site writer, Andrew Skomra on board and the two had a lot to discuss after being away for some time. 

The hosts start with Russian National [...]

Russian Football Now Podcast: The Hiddink Saga, Russian Performance Abroad, and Kerzhakov’s Move

On this edition of the Russian Football Now podcast, hosts Chris Riordan and Richard Farley discuss the continuing saga of Guus Hiddink, coach of the Russian Men’s National Team.  Being linked to Juventus and Liverpool, Nigeria and Turkey, it’s time to assess whether the Dutchman’s time as Russia’s boss has come.

The hosts also discuss the [...]

Russian Football Now Podcast: Thinking Bilyaletdinov, Transfers

On this edition of Russian Football Now, Chris and Richard welcome friend of the show Zach Woosley.  Zach is the proprietor of Ginge Talks the Footy, contributor to the Winning Ugly Radio and American Soccer Show podcasts, and an avowed supporter of Everton FC in England.  RFN welcomes his thoughts about one of Russia’s most [...]