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Andy Wallace’s 99 Legends of Calcio, Part 1

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023Andrew WallaceLeave a comment

Andrew Wallace picks a legend for each of Italian football's 99 professional clubs. First up is A to F....

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TGU Down Under Podcast: Interview with former Serie A and Austria Midfielder, Vince Grella

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022Frank RisortoLeave a comment

In this must listen TGU Down Under Podcast, Frank and Vince Grella discuss growing up in an Italian household, his early days in football and the now defunct National...

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Serie B’s 10 greatest kits of all time

December 1, 2020August 14, 2021Gentleman UltraLeave a comment

There have been some beautiful kits worn in Serie B over the years. Jake Mills takes a look at which shirts make his top ten of all time....

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The Underappreciated Mind: The story of Silvio Baldini

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019Gentleman UltraLeave a comment

I do not want to be paid because I want to be free The world of football management can be as unforgiving as it can be rewarding thanks to...

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Tales from the Peninsula: Adventures in Serie B with Empoli

February 27, 2018August 20, 2021Chris LeeLeave a comment

I’ve been to northern Italy enough times in the winter to know that it falls victim to gionata piovosa (daily rain) as much as England in February. The promise...

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From hero to traitor: Following the career of Massimo Maccarone

December 2, 2017August 18, 2021Richard HinmanLeave a comment

In a usual sight, the striker wheels away from goal after steering the ball home. He rushes towards the dugout to celebrate with his teammates. But on this occasion, the...

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In praise of Toto Di Natale: The kind-hearted goal-scorer and hero of Udine

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017Tom ScholesLeave a comment

Loyalty. In today’s game, no one really knows what the word means. Is it loyalty to a club? Are you loyal to anything in the game anymore? Agents and...

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