In 1970 Newcastle United humbled Inter Milan at St James' Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate Geordie. Richard Hough, author...
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Notes from Verona: When Bobby Charlton played at the Bentegodi
It is a little-known fact that Sir Bobby Charlton played his last game for Manchester United at Verona’s Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of...
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Notes from Verona: What’s happened to Fiorentina?
In the aftermath of Hellas Verona's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of 85, asks "what has happened...
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Notes from Verona: Historic Day at the Bentegodi Ends in Disappointment
The last Notes from Verona column posed the question "will the Bentegodi embrace the women's game?" While the answer was an emphatic "yes", like most over-hyped events, the first...
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Notes from Verona: Will the Bentegodi Embrace the Women’s Game?
Hellas Verona’s Bentegodi Stadium is one of the last surviving relics of a bygone age. Substantially renovated to host the 1990s World Cup, its glory days came in the...
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Notes from Verona: Another calamitous start for Hellas
With just four points from seven games (four draws and three losses), Hellas Verona are yet to win in Serie A this season. But, despite scoring just two goals...
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Notes from Verona: Verona’s turbulent relationship with the Azzurri
With the latest international break drawing to a close, Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of 1985, reflects on Verona's turbulent relationship with the national team....
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Notes from Verona: Victor Nelsson and Verona’s Danish Dynamite
With just three points on the board after six games, Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of 1985, reports on Verona’s emerging international stars currently catching the eye...
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Notes from Verona: Cup highs and lows
Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of 1985, reflects on yet another premature exit from the Coppa Italia for Hellas Verona....
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Notes from Verona: The History of the Hellas v Juventus Rivalry
Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, the Miracle of 1985, reflects on a well-earned point against La Signora and the history of the Hellas v Juventus rivalry....
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