Ivo Ulich recalls Hradec Králové’s 1990s European run ahead of Tromsø clash

Former Hradec Králové co‑owner Ivo Ulich reflected on the club’s memorable European Cup Winners’ Cup campaign from more than three decades ago. He recalled that the team reached the round of 16, lost on penalties to Dynamo Moscow and that Copenhagen once showed interest in the club after that run.

Ulich warned that the upcoming match against Norwegian side Tromsø will be a test of humility, noting a 1‑0 result can be deceptive. He praised the past squad’s efficiency, mentioning striker Petr Samec’s scoring prowess, and said the historic European exposure helped several players secure moves to larger clubs. The interview was given ahead of the scheduled fixture in Tromsø.