Blood and Circuses: how post-Soviet nations used football to create unique identities

Robert O'Connor discusses his book Blood and Circuses. Covering the game and how it was affected by the political upheaval in the former Soviet bloc, Robert takes us on a journey through a collection of nations - old, new and those yet to be confirmed -  seeking an identity through football. His odyssey has created an enjoyable and fascinating account, describing parts of Europe lost to mainstream understanding where football is both a social glue and ethnic definition.