Problems with the Trans-Siberian Football League
The Russian Football National League (FNL) has been in place since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, unchanged from 1994 and remains one of the toughest logistical and fiscal challenges in world...
View ArticleRFPL 2017/2018 – Who Has the Best Kit?
SKA-Khabarovsk Premier Liga newcomers, like some other teams, decided not to bother and use last year’s kits. They probably figured that nobody saw it last season anyway, as the coverage of the FNL is...
View ArticleRFN Podcast – Arsenal Tula, Akhmat Grozny, and a Russian Perspective on FM 2018
Host Thomas Giles is joined by David Sansun and Neil Salata to talk about Oleg Kononov’s shock resignation from Akhmat Grozny before discussing whether Arsenal Tula’s excellent recent form makes them...
View ArticleTetteh hesitates over Dinamo move as Arsenal Tula swoop in
Arsenal Tula’s homefield, Arsenal Tsentralniy Stadion. Photo: Andy Shenk/RFN Yesterday, we brought you the news that Lech Poznan midfielder Abdul Tetteh was close to securing a €1.2m move to Dinamo...
View ArticleRussian Transfer Window 101: How to rebuild with no money
The winter transfer window is finally over, a period in which Russian club’s rebuild their squad due to the size of the break. To western European audiences, this may seem odd, a squad rebuild...
View ArticleRFN Podcast – Arsenal – CSKA Moscow Preview, the Race for 6th & Amkar goes Loko
The RFN Podcast is back! Thomas Giles, David Sansun & James Nickels bring the latest from the 2018 World Cup host country. The team preview the Europa League Quarter Final between Arsenal and CSKA...
View ArticleSeason Preview: Arsenal Tula
The Arsenal Stadium Source: UMNICK Four years ago, Arsenal Tula finally reached the RPL for the first time in their history, however were immediately relegated. They have since established themselves...
View ArticleEuropa League Preview: Arsenal Tula – Neftçi Baku
After the commencement of RPL action for the new campaign over the last two weekends, attention now switches to continental affairs and the Second Qualification Round of the UEFA Europa League. The...
View ArticleEuropa League Preview: Neftçi Baku – Arsenal Tula
Arsenal Tula have a slight mountain to climb after a disappointing 1-0 loss at home in the first leg last week. The away goal was a huge disappointment in their first-ever Europa League game – but the...
View ArticleRPL 2020/2021 – Who Has the Best Kit?
In honour of the legendary Arsenal Tula kit, four RFN authors at once evaluate new kits of RPL teams: | Rotor Volgograd James Nickels: These are actually pretty smart, especially the home kit. The...
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