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Welcome to the new home of the #1 English Language Ukrainian Football Podcast
Hosts Adam Pate, Andrew Todos & Rey Vick delve into the weird, wonderful and sometimes ugly world of the beautiful game in Europe's largest country! They are often joined by a variety of well known guests and experts to bring a unique outlook to a whole range of interesting topics.
The show's regular releases cover a whole range of topics including:
UPL (Ukrainian Premier League)
Ukrainian sides in Europe (UCL, UEL, UECL)
The Ukrainian lower leagues: Persha, Druha & amateur football
Ukraine National Team
Big name interviews and special deep dive historical episodes
+ many more!
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MUZHYK SEASON: UNBEATEN STREAKS, WINLESS RUNS & RECOVERY TIME
Adam, Rey and Andrew round up the recent domestic club action across Ukraine. They're here build you up for the "home straight" of the UPL as the league title chase becomes a 2 horse race; Kryvbas' wonder season looks to be ending with a medal whilst there's a whole load of problems down at the very bottom of the table! Plus the first BIG injury concern ahead of the Euros needs some insurance solutions...
A massive thank you to this episode's sponsor WatchUPL.com (more info below)
In this week's episode we talk:
The UPL
The classic title challengers: Shakhtar v Dynamo & their unbeaten runs
Brazilians integrating nicely
All coming down to the Clasichne next week!
The Phenomenon of Yuriy Vernydub
Kryvbas - the quintessential Vernydub team
Bronze can be wrapped up on the weekend
Rukh's advantage in the race top 4
Why have Kolos changed managers
Metalist 1925 in serious trouble
Surely Minaj won't somehow survive again?
Zbirna Watch:
Mykolenko's ankle injury is bad but not terrible
Who could replace him (if required)?
Is Courtois a threat to Lunin's starting spot before the end of the season?
PFL:
Karpaty are BACK in the UPL
3 way title race in Druha looks exciting
More UPL reserve teams in Druha next year
Why is the current and potential new format for both lower leagues problematic
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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ENDLESS SUMMER: THE EUROS, OLYMPICS, TITLES, CUPS & MORE
МИ НА ЄВРО! Rey and Andrew sit down to digest the international break and look ahead to what will be an action packed summer of football - from the business ends of the domestic league and cup comps to the big tournaments in Germany and France!
A massive thank you to this episode's sponsor WatchUPL.com (more info below)
In this week's episode we talk:
Euros – Ukraine have made it
Bosnia and Iceland debrief
Sudakov – Iniestenko
Lunin - the new number 1
Brazkho - Goodbye Sydorchuk?
23 man squads official with 26 man squads being considered by UEFA
Who will be in that squad? Any wildcards expected?
Does Yarmolyuk have a claim to get a late first ever call up?
Belgium, Romania, Slovakia – what should Ukraine be aiming for?
Friendlies in June – Germany, Poland and Moldova
More success for the Zbirna Vertical
U21 continue their 100% record under Melgosa
U19 also qualify for Euros
3/3 wins in Elite round
Krevsun and Ponomarenko star!
Baumann UPD
Olympic U23 side lost to Japan but not to fear (just yet)
Domestic run ins
Yarmolenko is back – 104 goals now in UPL (5th all time)
Will he break 124 record of Shatskikh?
Shakhtar v Dynamo for the title it seems
Polissya are in free fall – what is going on there?
The Cup semi finals this week!
Metalist 1925 – 4/5 losses and a draw under Skrypnyk?!
Karpaty and Inhulets seem like shoe-ins for the top 2 spots in Persha
Bukovyna attracting crowds following the new big money news
Super exciting promotion battle in Druha
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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This episode is sponsored by WatchUPL.com
WatchUPL.com is the only official place to watch the majority of UPL games in the UK, USA, and CANADA!
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THE PLAY OFFS: MARCH INT'L BREAK w/ Haris Mrkonja (N1 BiH)
Zdravo! Andrew and Adam are with you to provide a comprehensive (as can be) preview to the upcoming crucial international break!
Ukraine face Bosnia in a Euro 2024 Q Play Off Semi Final in Zenica on Thursday so who better than friend of the pod - Bosnian sports journalist Haris Mrkonja – who works for broadcaster N1 to join us to talk about it all from BOTH sides of pitch!
A massive thank you to this episode's sponsor WatchUPL.com (more info below)
In this week's episode we talk:
Ukraine dissected
Ukraine squad – who’s in it / who isn’t?
Injury concerns – Stepanenko and Tsyhankov..
Form of other players? Some good, others worrying, unknown?
Lunin or Trubin?
Marbella training camp latest
How will Ukraine set up – the usual formation?
The Bosnia Perspective
What's the feeling in Bosnia ahead of this game?
Savo Milosevic – What kind of manager is he?
What can Ukraine expect – stylistically
Key players to watch
What form are Dzeko and Pjanic in?
4 russian based players in the squad - why? and why have Bosnians chosen to move there?
Atmosphere at sold out Zenica – Bilino Polje
General problems with Bosnian association atm and its impact on the team?
The future?
The Zbirna Vertical
U17’s make the Euros!
U19’s with Kristian Shevchenko included get underway this week!
U21’s - how will they cope with no Brazhko or Vanat?
U23’s – A friendly in Japan
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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This episode is sponsored by WatchUPL.com
WatchUPL.com is the only official place to watch the majority of UPL games in the UK, USA, and CANADA!
There’s no better place to watch LNZ v Minaj this upcoming weekend or 7 of the 8 UPL games coming up in MD 22 after the international break!
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A NEW DAWN: UAF, UPL & KIDS ABROAD w/ Gerry Luczka
Adam, Andrew and Rey reconvene for the resumption of the 23/24 UPL season! The business end of the campaign is underway! With no more teams in Europe and the transfer window winding down focus turns towards cup finals, medal races, relegations, promotions and national team tournaments!
This week, they also welcome special guest Gerry Luczka – a former scout at Manchester United and current youth scout at the English FA to share some insight on the talents of Ukrainian descent that are in the ranks of some of England’s biggest academies and how some newly arrived Ukrainian youngsters are getting along too.
The guys talk:
Au revoir Europa
Shakhtar's European Exit
The harsh reality of the coefficient's table decline
Shevchenko's first month in charge
The UPL TV deal
Kateryna Monzul and lie detector tests
Scouting across Europe for youth talent
Adidas kit deal?
The UPL's resumption
Is Dulub the man to progress LNZ and their new signings?
Kryvbas continue as they left off
Dnipro-1's shock hiccup against winless Minaj
Are Veres also nailed on for relegation?
Kolos getting into the groove with their UPL pedigree
The Harmash comeback - how did it go down?
Dynamo's 100% record under SaSho
Makouana out for the season for Polissya
A very UPL scandal following Oleksandriya's 0-0 draw with Shakhtar
The National Team vertical and UAF scouting in the UK
Domestic players NT camp in Marbella
Bezus on fire
Anyone else on radar? Brazhko, Yarmoliuk?
Gerry Luczka provides insight on:
Zachary Baumann
Kristian Shevchenko
Anton Dudik
Man City opening doors to Ukrainian youth prospects
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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THE WINTER WINDOW: A TRANSFER SPECIAL w/ Yaroslav Kondratyuk (Phenomen Sports)
Andrew and Rey are here for the first U+F episode of 2024! The winter break is officially underway for all Ukrainian sides and the transfer window will be opening shortly too. So the team come together one last time in this calendar year to discuss the final big headlines before the new year!
Joining us for this transfer window special is the CEO of Phenomen Sports Yaroslav Kondratyuk – whose company provides legal and consultancy solutions for professional sportsmen and others in the industry. Their clients include Yuriy Vernydub and Yehor Tverdohlib at Kryvbas, Denys Balan and Yevhen Shevchenko at Veres, Taras Moroz at Obolon and many more across Ukrainian football.
The guys talk:
PHENOMEN SPORTS
Yaroslav tells us about himself and about Phenomen Sports
The anatomy of a transfer
How have the recent changes in legal rules by FIFA and agent tests impacted the Ukrainian football landscape?
TRANSFER BUSINESS
Kryvbas ambitions - not many incomings / not lost any key players (yet)
Shakhtar's BIG spending for first time since full scale war
Marseille next week
Tsukanov - The next Project Mudryk?
Sudakov and his 150M release clause
Growing interest in Ukrainian players abroad
Polissya with the second best window after Shakhtar?
LNZ incomings
Why is Dynamo struggling so much with transfers?
Metalist 1925 - The Whitebit revolution is underway
Is policy of freezing out players who don’t want to sign extension fair?
Dnipro-1 bring Ocheretko on loan but isn't there a transfer ban?
SERVANT OF THE FOOTBALL
UAF Presidency – Shevchenko
9 points / 5 quick aims
Hopes for his tenure
Dovbyk recap - will he be fit for saturday?
Lunin # 1 at Real Madrid and a new Ukrainian GK incoming too!
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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THE 2023 FINALE: END OF A UCL ERA w/ Andy Brassell
Andrew, Adam, Rey bring you the final U+F episode of 2023! The winter break is officially underway for all Ukrainian sides and the transfer window will be opening shortly too. So the team come together one last time in this calendar year to discuss the final big headlines before the new year!
With this being a Shakhtar special of sorts; European football writer for the Guardian, broadcaster most regularly heard on Talksport or the esteemed Football Ramble and author Andy Brassell joins to round off the first half of the season. Andy most recently released his book ‘We Play On!’ which documents the rise and times of Shakhtar Donetsk and how the club has survived during 10 years of exile. Featuring interviews with current and former players, managers and the hierarchy and delves deep inside of the club. It's currently available in all good book shops, both on and offline and Amazon might even be able to get it to you in time for Christmas!
The guys talk:
Shakhtar's European Campaign
Was Shakhtar’s UCL season better than last year?
Sikan - the star of their group stage?
Will Sudakov leave in January?
Marseille up next in the UEL
Is the new 24/25 UCL format actually beneficial for SD?
The Miners in Japan & possible Saudi partnership?
Stepanenko's future
We Play On! - Andy on his new book!
UAF & UPL
Shevchenko and the UAF Presidency?
Shovkovskyi - the new permanent Dynamo Kyiv manager
Ray Attelweld to return to Zorya?
Metalist 1925 and the Whitebit Revolution
Rukh's academy sprouting expensive fruits
Polissya's new stadium
Our Boys in Europe
Zabarnyi and Bournemouth in form and on the rise
Trubin v Lunin for the Ukraine # 1 jersey - a welcome dilemma for Rebrov?
Girona remain top as Dovbyk clears 10 goals!
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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