Yuri Romensky
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Yuriy Mykhaylovych Romenskyi ' onMouseout='HidePop("50902")' href="/topics/Mingachevir">Mingachevir
, Azerbaijani SSR) is a retired Soviet
football player and a former FC Chornomorets Odesa goalkeeping coach.
Born in Azerbaijan
Romensky settled in Ukraine since 1978 when he moved to Odessa
after joining FC Chornomorets Odesa. He retired sometime in 1984 and then worked as a coach or football consultant. On the question "Who is the best Ukrainian goalkeeper?" he answered – "Yevhen Rudakov".
on 19 November 1978 in a friendly against Japan
. He played in a UEFA Euro 1980 qualifier (USSR did not qualify for the final tournament).
Mingachevir
Mingachevir , sometimes spelled Mingecevir, is the fourth-biggest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 100,000. It is known as city of lights because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kur River, which splits the city in half....
, Azerbaijani SSR) is a retired Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
football player and a former FC Chornomorets Odesa goalkeeping coach.
Born in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
Romensky settled in Ukraine since 1978 when he moved to Odessa
Odessa
Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,029,000 .The predecessor of Odessa, a small Tatar settlement,...
after joining FC Chornomorets Odesa. He retired sometime in 1984 and then worked as a coach or football consultant. On the question "Who is the best Ukrainian goalkeeper?" he answered – "Yevhen Rudakov".
International career
Romensky made his debut for USSRUSSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
on 19 November 1978 in a friendly against Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
. He played in a UEFA Euro 1980 qualifier (USSR did not qualify for the final tournament).