Ihor Surkis: "In world football, it is difficult to find a player more loyal and devoted to his club than Shovkovskyi"

Dynamo Kyiv President Ihor Surkis has congratulated Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, the club's first team head coach, on his birthday. The White and Blues coach turned 49 today.

"Probably, not only in Ukraine, but also in the whole of European and world football, it is difficult to find a more loyal and devoted player than Oleksandr Shovkovskyi from Kyiv. Your name, biography, skills and achievements are inextricably linked to Dynamo Kyiv.

"Always the first Oleksandr Shovkovskyi" - this phrase describes your victories, brilliant saves, a necklace of records, your vocation as a captain and leader, and the fans' love and respect. You have always been a true leader and authority in the team.

During your career as a player, you confidently and decisively led your teammates to new achievements, demonstrating examples of hard work, dedication and consistency. As a head coach, you have been leading your players by example, professionalism and responsibility to develop and give their best.

I sincerely appreciate your dedication to the club, patriotism in the broadest sense of the term, sports chivalry and love for football, your team, your city and your country.

On this festive day, I wish you peace, tranquillity, safety, and a return to your normal life without sirens, alarms, or explosions. I also wish you good health, family comfort, harmony, prosperity and fulfilment of your dreams," said Igor Surkis in his greeting.