Video: Sergiy Nazarenko gives Ukraine the lead against England

Rob Parker | October 10, 2009

With a little help from Ashley Cole’s head

This is the bit where you’re glad qualification is already assured! Although not shown on the video, this Ukraine attack started with Cole needlessly giving away possession. So he started and ended the move…
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Video: Robert Green’s red card for England v Ukraine and Andriy Shevchenko’s penalty miss

Rob Parker | October 10, 2009

West Ham keeper sent-off for England

Poor old Rob Green was sent-off 14 minutes into England’s World Cup qualifier in Ukraine after being played into trouble by Rio Ferdinand (too casual yet again). Fortunately for England, Andriy Shevchenko missed the subsequent spot-kick after David James had come on to replace Aaron Lennon. See the penalty after [...]

Vote: Are you going to pay to watch the Ukraine v England match?

Rob Parker | October 9, 2009

Will you have Three Lions on your laptop?

So, it is the day before the match. If OTP has understood the terms and conditions correctly, you have now missed your chance to purchase the pay-per-view match at the discounted rate. If you are still planning to purchase the game please do it through this link and [...]

Video: Peter Crouch scores the opening goal for England against Ukraine

Rob Parker | April 1, 2009

Crouchinho strikes again

He might be hated by Fabio Capello, slow, static and unable to press defenders, but Peter Crouch is also able to swing those lanky legs at ridiculous angles to great effect.
The 6ft 7in wrapped his big feet round John Terry’s header to turn it into the net. It is 1-0 to England at [...]

Video: Andriy Shevchenko likes to go on TV dressed as a member of a 1970s boy band

Rob Parker | April 1, 2009

Yeah, that’s right

Keep your eyes peeled and when the member of this ‘band’ second from the right allows his floppy hair to leave his face, you will find none other than Andriy Shevchenko hidden beneath.
The band is then joined on stage by a woman clutching what appear to be Polaroid photos. She whispers something in [...]

Top Five Premier League Ukrainians

Rob Parker | April 1, 2009

The Ukrainians who have visited England before

1. Oleg Luzhny
If every proof was needed that slow and steady wins the face, our top Premier League Ukrainian is former Arsenal defender Oleg Luzhny. He didn’t set the world alight with the Gunners, but he was certainly more consistent than his compatriots.

2. Andriy Shevchenko
An owner’s signing if ever [...]