We normally associate summertime with international tournaments and overglorified friednliesy but this summer was anything but for the Armenians! European club competition qualifiers are in full swing with 4 Armenian clubs competing, incluidng champiosn Urartu, Pyunik, Ararat Armenia and Alashkert! All 4 teams are in the UEFA Conference League competition and look to represent Armenia for a 3rd consecutive years. Elsewhere the transfer market is HOT, with Ajax trying to finalize a deal for...

Football Kentron's first live show! The boys get together and stream an episode live for the first time ever! In this show, the boys discuss Armenia's amazing Euro 2024 Qualifiers campaign victories over Wales and Latvia. Armenia defeated Wales 4-2 in Cardiff and Latvia 2-1 at home to take maximum points form this qualification window. The boys take a look at the matches and break down just how Petrakov succeeded. Then the boys look ahead to the next matches in qualifiers. A lot to...

Is it June already? National Team camp is in full swing as Armenia prepare for a trip to Ryan Reynolds second home, Wales! After opening the campaign with a narrow 2-1 defeat at home, the Havakagan look to bounce back against a transitioning Welsh side. Despite dealing with retirements and changes, Wales site pretty on 4 points after 2 matches, while Armenia have 0 after just 1. The boys break down the Armenian squad list, talk possible tactics and players that will be key in ensuring we fly...

We know we always say this but there is so much to Armenian football to talk about that we are overloaded! The latest episode of Football Kentron covers a variety of topics including the Armenia National Team squad list for the upcoming EURO 2024 Qualifiers v Wales and Latvia. The boys also go in depth on Armenian Premier League Champions Urartu and how they won the domestic double. Finally the boys talk about some individual players including Grant Leon Ranos, who just signed for Bundesliga...

The best (and only) series Football Kentron has produced is back with a BANG! The latest edition of FK Future Stars of Armenian football is here and you know we don't miss! In the latest edition we highlight several young and talented Armenian footballers from around the world, and in Armenia, who are making waves! Part 4 includes: Mark Gevorgyan (18, RB, RB Salzburg - Austria) Irakli Yegoian (19, MF, FC Twente - Netherlands) Levon Vardanyan (20, CF, FC Noah - Armenia) David...

Armenia wrap up the first international window of 2023 and matchday 1 of UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-2 loss by Turkey and a 2-2 draw in a friendly with Cyprus. Despite the results there is a lot to be optimistic for in the future of Armenian football. This window saw national team debuts of 7 players, including Nair Tiknizyan, Hrant Leon Ranos and Georgi Harutyunyan. All of the newcomers impressed massively and will give Petrakov a lot to think about as the old guard let the team down...

It's gametime and we are back with another huge preview. March 25th has been circled on all our calendars for the big clash between Armenia and Turkey. This is the first match in our journey towards Euro 2024 . It is all or nothing vs the Turks and we must start strong. The boys take a look at Petrakov's first even Armenia NT squad including some amazing surprise names. We then break down Turkey and talk how to beat them. All that and more!

Things are heating back up in Armenian football just in time for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers.   In this episode the boys discuss the Armenian Premier League expectations with new transfers, talents of the near future and if they will join Armenia and squad expectations for Euro Qualifiers with Petrakov at the helm. Don't forget to drop us a follow on socials @FootballKentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Football Kentron is back and refreshed for a whole new year of footballing excellence!  The boys convene for the first episode of 2023 and discuss some major talking points from the, what felt like an eternity of a, hiatus.  The Armenia National Team has a new manager!  Oleksandr Petrakov, the former Ukraine NT manager who led his nation to a World Cup playoff and won the u20 World Cup in 2019 will take over as our new manager.  the boys discuss Petrakov and what that will mean for our...

The Armenia NT held 2 meaningless friendly matches against Kosovo and Albania respectively. Roman Berezovsky took the helm as interim manager and called up a mixed bag that included way too many usual faces and a solid group of youngsters who sat on the bench while the old guys went out there and made fools of themselves. Were there bright sides? Sure? I guess? Listen to the episode and find out! Socials @FootballKentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

It's our birthday uhu uhu we like it uhu uhu! Football Kentron is celebrating 2 milestones in this episode! We are officially 2 years old AND releasing our 50th episode! We could not have made it this far without our listeners and followers. Thank you for joining us on our journey to make Armenian football better. In this show we discuss Pyunik's successful European campaign, a look at the current Armenian Premier League standings and the big questions looming around the National...

On the 49th edition of Football Kentron we take a look at some of the key events in the Armenian football game.  After a disappointing UEFA Nations League Campaign the Armenia NT found out their rivals for the upcoming EURO 2024 qualifiers.   Pyunik continue their European journey and tripped up away in Lithuania to Zalgiris.  A win v Slovan Thursday can seal the deal, making even more history. Elsewhere the Armenian Premier League is growing strong with 4 teams in contention for the title....

Oui Oui Oui!!! This special interview is in French ONLY, sorry everyone else lol Theo sat down with former OM and Armenia NT defender Gael Andonian in July for a special interview to discuss a variety of topics from his early career in Marsielle to playing with Armenia and what he is up to now. Please share this very special presentation of Football Kentron. Follow Theo: @theo_sivazlian --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Armenia were defeated in the final 2 matched of the UEFA Nations League Campaign 5-0 to Ukraine and 3-2 to Ireland.  The boys take a look back throughout the campaign and discuss overarching themes that led us to where we are today. Don Joaquin Caparros and the FFA have called it quits.  Armenia will have a new manager soon, but who? Pyunik have an opportunity to venture further into uncharted waters. A double header against Zalgiris can potentially lead to a knockout round birth for the...

Armenia finds itself defending its sovereignty against a genocidal Azerbaijan supported by Turkey.  The brave men and women of the Armenian army defended our borders.  We salute them. Pyunik defeat Slovan Bratislava 2-0 to become the first Armenian club to win a european match!  Pyunik jump to second place in the group and can push to make more history and make the knockout rounds! Joaquin Caparros called up his squad for the UEFA Nations League matches agains Ukraine and Ireland, which...

Pyunik begin their European journey this week as they represent Armenia away to Swiss giants FC Basel.  Pyunik will also face Tigran Barseghyan's Slovan Bratislava and Lithuanian side Zalgiris!  Eduard Seprtsyan is the best player in Russia, and maybe even the continent right now. Zhirayr Shaghoyan is making the APL his own house and Armenians are taking over. Lots of news, lots of European action to cover! Socials: @footballkentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

The boys are back and with them comes a whole new season! As transfers begin to wind down, European competition heats up!  Pyunik made history by sealing a spot in UEFA competition this season, only the second Armenian club side ever! The question looms, will it be Europa League or Conference League?  We recap their journey so far and look ahead to the all important second leg in Moldova.  Back home the Armenian Premier League season is underway and with it comes a ton of surprises.  We also...

European club competitions are underway for Armenian clubs!  In this special edition of FK, the boys discuss Pyunik's historic win, all other European draws involving Armenian clubs and players, the latest transfers and more!   Armenian football is growing and cooking, join us before dinner gets cold! Follow us on our socials @footballkentron! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After an upbeat start to the UEFA Nations League Campaign, the Armenia National Team spiraled out of control in a 3-0 loss to Ukraine followed by an embarrassing 1-4 defeat and 2 red cards. The boys give their closing thoughts on the window. Transfer window is back and Armenians are expected to go a lot of places. Eduard Spertsyan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan headline the summer's rumors, but where will they go? Armenian clubs begin preparation for continental competition! Pyunik will play in the...

The UEFA Nations League kicked off this week and Armenia started with a superb team effort against Ireland that resulted in a 1-0 win from a beautiful long range strike from Eduard Spertsyan.  Things got a little frustrating Wednesday evening in Glasgow as Armenia suffered a 2-0 loss to a very strong Scottish side.  Two first half headers were the difference and although Armenia played a great second half there was no real danger.  The boys break down the mathces and give their thoughts on...

Armenia National Team is back! The UEFA Nations League 2022 Campaign kicks off this week with Armenia taking on the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Ukraine!  Caparros called up a sizable squad for the 4 June matches and we breakdown the squad list and where is can be a bit better.  We also look to our first couple matches and preview Ireland and Scotland. THEY DON'T HAVE NO AWARDS FOR THAT, TROPHIES! Trophies and medals galore for Armenians this week! Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins his second...

Pyunik and Ararat Armenia have taken the Armenian Premier League title race down to the wire! Noravank upset Urartu in the Armenian Cup Final and Qualify for Europe!  Then we discuss our players in Europe and how they are winning titles and qualifying for European competition.  Finally we have a great discussion about the Republic of Ireland National Football Team with Irish Football Blog (@BlogIrish) and A Nations League Once Again Podcast (@ANLOAPod).  They provide us with in-depth...

After a great team performance and a professional 1-0 win over Montenegro at home in Yerevan, the Armenia NT traveled to Oslo and got absolutely obliterated by Norway in a record 9-0 defeat.  The team tries to dissect how a manager that got us promoted to League B in UEFA Nations League managed to get the biggest stain in his, and our, career.  NT woes were not any better at the u21 and u19 level as they got smacked left and right as well.  All around worst NT break ever, hands down.  The...

Don Joaquin Capparos announced his squad for the upcoming March friendly fixtures versus Montenegro and Norway.  Some calls were awesome, some were a big yikes!  Tune in as we brea down the squad in typical FK fashion and completely ignore the opposition because it's a friendly so who cares.  Meanwhile our boys are on some good good lately because everyone cannot stop scoring these sweet sweet goals!  Listen now! Socials: search Football Kentron anywhere idk what to tell you --- This...