Capital Sports: Recent Episodes
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Ekaterina and Alan are joined in the studio by Moscow Dragons Gavin Melluish and Kostya Nikiforov to discuss rugby in Russia, their club and the 6 Nations. Andrew Flint joins on the phone to discuss Manchester United, European Football and gives some tips on Russian clubs chances in the Europa League. And of course they check in on the Winter Olympics and update on the English Premier League. Must listen radio!
The team widen teir sporting scope by interviewing Chess Grandmaster Sergey Karyakin on the sidelines of the 14th Moscow Open Chess tournament and catch up with FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Nikita Osokin joins Alan and Ekaterina to run through football finances and shock everyone with the cost of a Super Bowl ad. Yet more must listen radio from Capital Sports.
Alan is rejoined by Oly NIte to greet Russia Today Editor Andrew McLean in studio. On the phone KR Reykjavik's Kristinn Kjaernested talks all things Iceland, Toke Theilade of Russian Football News gives the lowdown on Denmark and ESPN's Cillian O'Conchuir previews the 6 Nations rugby. Football transfers, English Premier League and even a little Olympics issue over athlete bans all are up for discussion.
Alan and Ekaterina discuss the ever decreasing number of athletes from Russia going to the Winter Olympics. The Nations League draw threw up some surprises. Irish sports journalist Philip O'Connor gives his view on doping while Anna Chakvetadze holds court on the goings on Down Under. Must listen radio!
The gang are joined in studio, finally, by Danny Armstrong to discuss Manchester's big 2, the transfer market, what Victoria Lopyreva is like and more! And live from Dublin Raf Diallo of Team33 joins to give Alan hope for the World Cup and share their experience of interviewing Andrei Kanchelskis. Together Alan, Ekaterina and the guys discuss the recent Spartak tweet-gate. Oh, and Ekaterina and Alan discuss goings on Down Under!
The Capital Sports team return with the World Cup in sight. Joined by Russia Today's powerful pair Andrew Farmer and Andrew McLean, Alan and Ekaterina discuss the English Premier League, Manager Meltdowns, Ice Hockey, American Football and much more.
The 2 Andy's go overtime for a little extra chat with juicy gossip. Andy Mc tells of losing money in a poker game with a cricket legend, while Andy F describes how he caused an athletics icon almost prize his Olympic slot.
Ksenia tells the team about why she retired so young. Her return to regular life and what is coming next for her.
Alan and Ekaterina round up the week in sports while trying to figure out just why is Russia suffering the wrath of the world for doping when the country has admitted the problem.
Ksenia Pervak can't stay silent as the Russian Football Team are being slagged off by Alan and Ekaterina. Both ladies change stances as the argument rages in the Capital FM studio!
Ksenia opens up about issues on the tennis tour that media and authorities are happy to overlook.
The team wrap up the year in sports with a quick ring-a-round and 2 studio guests. Oly, Alan and Ekaterina give their highs and lows of 2017 and Ekaterina reads out well wishes from listeners and guests. Cillian Kelly of Velocast reviews the year on 2 wheels, Paul Little of the Daily Star throws an eye over football and CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union sees more good than bad in 2017. In the studio former tennis star and Serbian Fed Cup player Vesna Dolonc gives the insight as to why she quit playing and rugby writer and journalist Kate Hendrick joins from Ireland to review the rugby year.
The team discuss the odd decision by the IPC to move forward a non-decision about the Russian Paralympians which oddly broke up the bad news doping stories around Froome and Gatlin. Ash Davies previews Nigeria and Senegal and gives a round up on the WC2018 Draw and Moscow weather. Francisco Martinez is in studio to talk Mexican football and why Russia chose him!
Alan and Ekaterina are joined on the phone by Egyptian sports reporter Eslam Magdy to preview his Nation's chances in WC2018 and in the studio by MMA and Movie star Oleg Taktarov to discuss his career. His holidays with Sylvester Stallone, CTE, Doping and how the UFC has changed beyond all recognition.
A busy show for Alan and Ekaterina as they review the WC2018 Draw, catch up on football around Europe and with DJ Oly Nite discuss doping in sports. Peru and Panama World Cup hopes are previewed by Panama TV's David Sakata (a guest of Capital Sports at the Lokomotiv Moscow - Rubin Kazan match) and RT's super sports Editor Danny Armstrong.
Alan and Ekaterina are kept in line by Oly Nite, get the lowdown on Qatar 2022 from Ivan Zhidkov of sportsdaily.ru and have Andrew Farmer of Russia Today in the studio to discuss World Cup preparations for WC2018 and the thorny issue of doping! A full round up of football results from Russia, England, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, hockey in the KHL and International Rugby.
Ekaterina and Oly do their best to make Alan cry as the Viking Victory in Dublin leaves him desolate. The Capital Sports crew are joined on the phone by Alexander Zotov of the ARFPU and in the studio by Cederic Cremers who explains how Dutch Football will rise again and why sports marketing is very important to brand development. A round up of sports, with news, previews and gossip!
Alan and Ekaterina bring live action from the Lokomotiv Moscow - Sheriff Tiraspol UEFA Europa League clash from the RZD Arena. They're joined for interviews by Zafer Unver of Unilever and Mr. Kim of Hankook Tyres.
Alan gets a surprise from Ekaterina as they round up Russian, English and European Football. They check in with Paul Cockerton to ask about Leonid Slutsky's troubles in Hull City. Danny Armstrong chats about Tyson Fury and Manchester United. Magnus Kraft calls from Denmark to big up his nature's chances against Ireland while Paul Little gives us the lowdown on Ireland. And all the final World Cup chances and chancers are previewed.
Alan and Ekaterina are left to their own devices and unleash their joint lack of sleep on the listeners. Why are tennis players so crazy on court? Ekaterina brings her interviews with tennis stars Daria Kasatkina, Magda Rybarikova, Igor Kunitsin, Philip Kohlschrieber and her former nemesis Alize Cornet.
Alan, Ekaterina and Oly round up sports news from Russia and around the World. The NFL, MLB, KHL, RPL, EPL and more come under the spotlight. The team are joined on the phone by These Football Times Andrew Flint to discuss Manchester United, Spartak Moscow and more. And Alexander Zotov, the ARFPU's CEO, joins to predict who will win the Ireland-Denmark World Cup playoff and Russia's preparations for World Cup 2018.
Erik Stoffelshaus and Denis Vodov of Lokomotiv Moscow join Alan, Ekaterina and Oly in studio to discuss how Loko and Captial FM made Russian Sports History. How the fight against racism and fan misbehaviour goes on. A call to the Moscow Shamrocks. Some cool tunes from Erik!
Russia Today's Sports Editor and All-Round Good Manc, Danny Armstrong, gives us his take on the Spartak Moscow 'crisis', Manchester United's visit to Moscow, the World Cup 2018 build up and his fundraising efforts
Alan and Ekaterina catch up with LFC TV's Peter McDowall to preview his club's Champions League match with Spartak Moscow. Also on the line was Stewart Gardner of MUTV who is looking forward to returning to Moscow for the CSKA Moscow match. And part 1 of the exclusive Andrei Kanchelskis interview.
Alan and Ekaterina go to Portugal to speak with Marca columnist Joseph Sexton as they round up European football. Once the US Open chat is done, they have Fitness and Fight Legend Julia Firsova in the studio. Julia brings it home that it's never to late to start!
Alan and Ekaterina are joined in studio by former World #5 Anna Chakvetadze to talk tennis, life changes and post-sports career. On the phone, Leitrim man and Producer/Host of @Team33 Raf Diallo shares his disappointment of Ireland's performances, while David Nowak calls from Switzerland to let us know Alan owes him coffee, and a dirty secret of a famous Moscow-based sports journalist!
After a rocky start Alan announces Ekaterina as the new permanent co-Host. The pair interview RT's Danny Armstrong about Spartak Moscow and his beloved Manchester United (who will play CSKA Moscow). And in studio Alexander Zotov joins the duo to discuss footballers rights in Russia, anti-racism initiatives and sports movies.
Joined by regular board controller Oly Nite, Alan Moore hosted the Capital Sports Stadium Show in the RZD Arena for the FC Lokomotiv Moscow - Ural Ekaterinaburg Premier League showdown. He caught up with Loko Hero Ari and American Express CEO Barry Sheridan.
As Moscow is drenched in a late Summer downpour, Alan Moore and Oly Nite do their phonework. Interviews with the Daily Mirror's Paul Cockerton to check up on Leonid Slutsky and Hully City, Alexander Zotov the All Russian Football Players Union CEO talks about Yann M'Vila and footballers rights, while Ekaterina Bychkova checks in from New York and the US Open.
Alan makes a call to arms for Russian football fans giving details of all matches on this weekend. Our prize giving and a great finish!
He is on, the legend that is Alexey Smertin. He tells us that he wants more rock music on the station! He never had a pet bear! Rejection spurring on his career! And he agrees to be a guest DJ! washing in coalmines. Alan's lack of education.
Catching up with Ekaterina Bychkova after her break in St. Petes, using fan emotions, playing away from home and our big giveaway.
A round up of Russian and World Sport to kick off the show. The fight against racism and discrimination in Russian football gets a win. Gold Cup, Women's Football, Russian Premier League, UEFA Champions League and more.
Part 2 with Alexey - the motivation to succeed! The big jump from Barnaul to Mayfair! Hunger to win! To battle and smash opposition! Modesty and hard work wins prizes! Great advice from his Dad - work hard for your team, work as a collective! The need to be unsatisfied with yourself - push yourself!
Alexey tells why they fined Spartak, Dinamo and Avangard for discrimination. The fight against racism. The World Cup legacy for Russia. And his secret man crush. Finally, where Alan rates in his list of top Irish people!
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.
Capital Sports' Alan Moore and Ekaterina Bychkova were in Lokomotiv Stadium for the Russian SuperCup between Moscow sides Lokomotiv and Spartak. We chatted with Loko's President (Ilya Gerkus), Sport Director (Erik Stoffelshaus) and Executive Director (Alexey Kirichek). Alan talked cycling with Russia Today's Andrew Farmer in a French cafe in Moscow. Before finally discussing Russia, Confederations Cup and more with the CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union Alexander Zotov.