Rubin Kazan: Russia's Finest

Blue: Although I have a lot to do, I couldn't stand not seeing my story with stuff on. However, I just wont be posting as often for the next week.

Glenn: Aha, thank you. And I was going to leave the story for a week, due to having a lot to do with school and home, and did a Guardiola and took a 'hiatus'. I then decided the next day I couldn't cope and ended my very short holiday, so yes I am with Kazan. And the kits are brilliant, I have Justice96 to thank for them.

Cracking story mate, cant believe stam was your 100th post! Keep it up!!

Liam: Thanks, and I can't believe it either. Akash suggested it, but as Stam never posts on stories, I thought it wouldn't happen. But Stam's so great for this site, and it gives me a reason to not stop the story now!

This is a great story Devil, it deserves a 100 replies and more Keep it going!

Great story so far Devil, good enough for Stam himself to comment!

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November 2012 Results

Rubin Kazan 2-2 Krasnodar

4-1-2-1-2: Arluaskis, Cadu, Navas, Marcano , Ansaldi, M'Vila, Ryazantsev, Eremenko , Portngyagin , Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: Tore

Goals: Portnyagin (46) Dyadyun (86)

Ryazantsev (3-5 days)

MOTM: Wanderson 8.8 (Krasnodar)

Newcastle 1-1 Rubin Kazan (Europa League Group)

4-1-2-1-2: Arlauskis, Sharonov, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Ryazantsev, Tore, Portnygain, Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: None

Goals: Tore (45)

MOTM: Navas 8.7 (Kazan)

Dinamo Moscow 0-1 Rubin Kazan

4-1-2-1-2: Ryhzhikov, Sharanov, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Ryazantsev, Tore, Ryazantsev, Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: None

Goals: Dyadyun (58)

MOTM: Marcano 8.2 (Kazan)

Rubin Kazan 2-0 Leverkusen (Europa League Group)

4-1-2-1-2: Ryhzhikov, Sharonov , Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila , Ryazantsev, Natkho, Tore, Rondon , Dyadyun

Subs on: Orbaiz

Goals: Rondon (16) Dyadyun (40)

MOTM: Navas 8.4 (Kazan)

Rubin Kazan 0-0 Mordovia

4-1-2-1-2: Ryhzhikov, Sharonov, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi , M'Vila, Eremenko, Natkho, Tore, Rondon , Dyadyun

Subs on: Cadu

Goals: None

MOTM: Khubutia 7.8 (Mordovia)

Terek 0-1 Rubin Kazan

4-1-2-1-2: Arlauskis, Kaelshin, Navas, Marcano, Cadu, Ryazantsev, Ururu, Eremenko, Portnyagin, Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: None

Goals: Dyadyun (48)

MOTM: Marcano 7.6 (Kazan)

Review:

It was a tough month for the players. The draw against Krasnador wasn't ideal, but a draw against Newcastle and a solid win over Leverkusen will certainly help. The month consisted of small scorelines, but they got us the key points we needed. Due to our success in the Europa League, we have qualified for the knockout round with one game still to play. An okay month, but some positives and negatives.

Player of the Month:

IVAN MARCANO

This was a close month, but Marcano seemed to edge it. Two very solid performances against Newcastle and Dinamo Moscow gave him the edge, as a lot of players were consistant throughout the month. Due to this, Cesar Navas gets second place, followed by Vladimir Dyadyun in third.

Great results Dev! Although maybe a bit too many draws

GlennT: Yeah, I was hoping for a few more wins. Nevertheless, other teams have gained a few more losses, or a lot more draws, so the few points I pick up from the draws could be vital!

Calling me Glenn is fine

December 2012 Results

Volga NN 1-2 Rubin Kazan

4-1-2-1-2: Ryzhikov, Cadu, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Natkho , Eremenko, Tore, Portngyagin, Dyadyun

Subs on: Rondon, Ryazantsev, Sharonov

Goals: Marcano (3) M'Vila (77)

Cadu (1 week)

MOTM: M'Vila 8.3 (Kazan)

AA Gent 2-0 Rubin Kazan (Europa League Group)

4-1-2-1-2: Arlauskis, Ururu , Sharanov, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila , Ryazantsev , Tore, Natkho, Rondon, Dyadyun

Subs on: Navas

Goals: None

MOTM: Damma 8.2 (Gent)

Rubin Kazan 1-0 Amkar

4-1-2-1-2: Ryhzhikov, Sharanov, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Eremenko, Tore, Natko Rondon, Portnygain

Subs on: None

Goals: Portnyagin (65)

MOTM: Navas 8.5 (Kazan)

Spartak Moscow 1-2 Rubin Kazan

4-1-2-1-2: Ryhzhikov, Kuzmin, Navas, Marcano, Ansaldi, M'Vila, Eremenko, Ryazantsev, Tore, Rondon, Portnyagin

Subs on: Dyadyun, Kisliak

Goals: Portnyagin (18) Dyadyun (60)

MOTM: Marcano 8.9 (Kazan)

Review:

A short, but successful month. Picking up maximum points in the league is great, but the loss to Gent can't be ignored. However, I'll have to take some of the blame, telling them the game doesn't matter now and to play simple. However, I think they took the team talk too literal and decided to do nothing.

Player of the Month:

IVAN MARCANO

Ivan Marcano grabbed it for a second month running, giving Cesar Navas a little more competition. More solid performances, and a goal against Volga NN meant Marcano became our star player for the month. Once again, Cesar Navas takes second place, followed by Argentine Cristian Ansaldi in third.

Premier League Standings

A solid league position now, with around 10 games remaining. Although we have lost a few more than others, we have picked up a lot more wins helping us a lot. We only have an average goal difference, but the point differences help us a lot. I really think we can go all the way now.

Europa League Group Standings

First! We did it, beating off Newcastle and Leverkusen for the top spot. There was only one point in it, but getting just draws against Newcastle helped us get there. The loss to Gent made it close, but we still did enough, and I'm proud of the boys for what they've achieved.

Letter To Fans

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With 2012 coming to an end, Andrei decided to take time to write a letter to the noble fans of Rubin Kazan, the Kazantskys...


To Kazantskys,

Thank you for making this year special. You have accepted me into your club, and together, we have gained success. So far, we have won the Super Cup, we are top of the league, going further into Europe, and progressing in the Russian Cup. But we weill win more, and more, and more. Together. Thank you for support this year, the club and the players really appreciate it.

As you all know, because this country, is, err, bloody freezing, we have no league games until March. We need friendlies. This, is where I want you, the loyal fans of Kazan, to decide. Submit a request for the team you want us to play, however good or bad and I will keep the asking the first teams submitted until we have 4 friendlies ready.

Thank you,

Mr A. Kanchelskis


So put your suggestion now!

Shakhtar! 'Cause I think they have a break too, so they are more likely to accept.

Shakhtar have rejected the offer from Andrei Kanchelskis for a friendly on 1st January 2013. They stated the club are too busy to accept the request!