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!
Adam, Rey, Andrew, and Michael analyze the Ukrainian football season's finale, covering relegations, mid-table performances, managerial changes, historic medals, and international summer prospects, offering insights into team dynamics.
16 Apr 2025
88: DONE & DUSTED? Spats, Stadia & Seasons
Adam, Rey, Andrew & Michael (https://www.tiktok.com/@jaworskyjm) are here to chat about the return of Spring football in Ukraine. 4 and a bit matchday's into the second half of the season and so much has gone down so far. The transfer window has just closed too. Topics to chat about aplenty.
THE LEAGUE:
The Relegation race – the most exciting part of the table at this stage
LNZ – disappointment of the season?
Kryvbas and the problems of playing and living in Kryvyi Rih
Andriy Mykolayovych Yarmolenko gate
THE CUP:
Bukovyna through to semi finals
However… they will NOT be able to play their match in Chernivtsi
Is this fair?
Proposed Ukrainian Cup changes
INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS:
The less said about Belgium the better...
A fallow summer ahead of our national teams despite U21 Euros and Canadian Shield
New Stepanov controversy has turned into Wars of the Bloggers?
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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12 Mar 2025
87: SPRING FORTUNES & PROBLEMS
Adam, Rey, Andrew & Michael (https://www.tiktok.com/@jaworskyjm) are here to chat about the return of Spring football in Ukraine. 4 and a bit matchday's into the second half of the season and so much has gone down so far. The transfer window has just closed too. Topics to chat about aplenty.
THE UPL IS BACK:
Veres rebirth – revelation of 2025 thus far!
Polissya - is Ashur the right guy?
Will Mr Kolos save Kolos?
LNZ under Hryhorchuk – Jewison and Makouna in – other wingers struggling
Kryvbas fall off
Liviy Bereh are the succesful Kolos of old?!
Is the UPL TOO big? Do we need 16 teams?
Or do we need to return to a 12 / 10 team league?
Persha / Druha liha format need changing to accommodate this?
*Here's the explainer vid on Argentina's football system* (https://youtube.com/shorts/rZaJGu-F6tE?si=9H5-W9kfWfFP7q2F)
THE TWO HORSE RACE?
Dynamo contract extensions - Deja vu?
Is their title charge falling at the way side?
Shakhtar have fallen off despite over €30M spent
Nazaryna renaissance
Oleksandriya are the most consistent side in the UPL this season
Can they somehow take gold? Surely not
INTERNATIONAL BREAK COMING UP
Ukraine v Belgium – build up
Notable omissions
Is there a GK dilemma?
Yarmolenko recalled
5 at the back the likely setup?
NO Brazhko-ish
U21 to train with senior side before foreign players arrive
Expectations for these two games? Prepare for WCQ or aim for League A?
Listen to the above and MUCH, MUCH MORE in our latest episode!
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Want to help the families of fallen ultras cope through the first difficult months without their husbands, partners, fathers, brothers and sons?
More Info & ways to donate here: standsofheroes.com (https://www.standsofheroes.com/)
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Please subscribe to Ukraine + Football on your favoured podcast provider and leave a review if you are able to!
You can also RATE us on Apple Podcasts & NOW Spotify - please give us 5 stars if you are able to!
We are also now on YOUTUBE - for vlogs and live streams please subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyiNMhP18iGwwov5FkcMY7Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyiNMhP18iGwwov5FkcMY7Q)
Please email any questions, feedback or ideas to:
ukraineplusfootball@gmail.com
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Rebrov
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YouTube views
14,278
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
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67
Social presence
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YouTube
76
Engagement
85
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