Most of his playing career Shchedrakov spent in the Desna, having played for the Chernigov team 239 matches.

About what was his way in football, eventually leading him to the coaching bench Pavel told in an interview.

Tell us how you started your way in football and remember the debut for Cascade (Slavutich)?.

- Debut, to be honest, I do not remember. In his childhood he was engaged in football. Why football? I do not even know. This same childhood was (smiles, - prim.

- In professional football, your first club was Borisfen-2, for which you made your debut in the 2003/04 season. How did you end up in that team?.

- "Borisfen-2" played in the second league. Us, students (I studied at the Chernihiv Pedagogical Institute) noticed, invited to the team. So I was in Boryspil.

- In 2004 you moved to Desna. As they say, there were very different periods in that team, including significant financing problems. Do you remember any interesting stories?.

- I do not know. I was young, there is nothing to compare. Came to work. Worked and all. It is always interesting to play at a professional level, so in my thoughts there was only a game - about problems, or finances did not think.

- You played two seasons in the Crimean Krymteplitsa. How at that time on the peninsula were treated to the players with, say so, the "mainland" Ukraine?.

- Then the times were different. All were equal, and the team was a good team, the guys from different parts of Ukraine played.

- Season 2012/13 You held in the Ukrainian Premier League as part of Hoverla. What was the memory of this experience and why it did not happen to stay in the ULL for a longer period?.

- The Premier League is a completely different level. It's much more interesting there.. We could not stay in Goverla, because the club was replaced by a coach, and he had a different vision. There were several options for continuing his career, but decided to return to Chernigov, because it is the Desna, in fact, my main team. In addition, the family is near.

- After the return, you played for the Desna 5 seasons. What was most memorable?.

- Second place in the season 2016/17. Then it was a shame that we were not allowed into the Premier League. I think that it was not up to the players. And of course the "bronze" in the season 2017/18.

- The last six months you spent in Zhytomyr Polesie. Was it an interesting experience, or a step back?.

- Experience is interesting. But I especially did not play: I went out in two games, got injured and was treated.

- Now you are starting a coaching career. In what capacity and how did they receive the offer?.

- I am the second coach of U-21 team. He spoke with the management of the club, weighed all the pros and cons and decided to finish the playing career: sooner or later it would still have happened. Therefore, I accepted the offer of the club.

- Can you say, coach - Pavel Shchedrakov?.

- (Smiles, - note. ) I do not know yet. Season will show.

- Do not you think that you finished your career early? And will you play somewhere on the amateur level?.

- I spent most of my life in the status of a professional player, so, of course, completing a career is not so easy, but it is inevitable. As for the game at the amateur level, I think I will play, because the forces and most importantly, the desire, enough.

Is it possible that you will restore your professional career?.

- Time will tell, now it is difficult to answer this question, because everything can change.

- Are you happy with the start of the Desna in the Premier League?.

- Of course. I think that they played very well with Shakhtar, and with Mariupol - it's great.

- You are one of the favorites of the Chernihiv fans. What would you wish for them?.

As you know, I have spent more than one season in Chernigov, and I know well what kind of fans in the city. As for me, they are some of the best in Ukraine and I am grateful to them for their support.

It's nice to be at the stadium with such support, at the same matches with Shakhtar and Alexandria there was a wonderful atmosphere. Therefore, I wish the fans patience, inspiration and faith in the team!.

At the moment, Desna with 3 points in the asset after 3 matches is ranked 9th in the standings of the ULE. The next match Chernigov team will hold on August 12 against Chernomorets.

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