Ukrainian-Russian footballer and coach (1960–2021)
Igor Vasilyevich Gamula[1] (Russian: Игорь Васильевич Гамула, Ukrainian: Ігор Васильович Гамула; 17 February 1960 – 8 December 2021) was a Ukrainian and Russian professional football coach and player. He was also a scout for FC Rostov. He made his debut in the Soviet Top League in 1978 for FC Zorya Voroshylovhrad. Gamula had Ukrainian and Russian citizenship.
Managerial career
Gamula was appointed manager of FC Rostov on 25 September 2014[2] following the resignation of Miodrag Božović.[3]
Following FC Rostov's 1–0 win over FC Ural, Gamula became involved in a racism row following question to the possibility of Rostov signing Benoit Angbwa, saying that six "dark-skinned players" was sufficient for the team.[4] On 12 November Gamula was handed a five-game ban following his remarks.[5]
On 18 December, Gamula was appointed Rostov's youth team manager,[6] with Kurban Berdyev replacing him as manager of the first team.[7]
Gamula died on 8 December 2021, at the age of 61.[8]
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