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What’s in a Stadium Name? Part II

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Tom Griffiths concludes his look at the history behind some of Italy’s stadia with part II of his ‘What’s in a Stadium Name’ series.

thegentlemanultra February 26, 2021 Stadia

Napoli vs. Barcelona: The noise before the quiet

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James Nye went to the Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona exactly a year ago today. Little did he know of what lay ahead for not just football, but the world.

James Nye February 25, 2021 Tales From The Peninsula

What’s in a Stadium Name? Part I

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What’s in a stadium name in Italy? In the first of a two-part special, Tom Griffiths explores the stories behind the names of some of the most loved Stadia in the peninsula.

thegentlemanultra February 24, 2021 Calcio Culture, Stadia

TGU Podcast: Playing on both sides of the Milanese divide

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Ahead of the most highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina in years, Richard Hall and Emmet Gates look at some of the players who have worn both the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri shirt down the years.

thegentlemanultra February 18, 2021 TGU Podcast

TGU Interview: Sven-Goran Eriksson

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Emmet Gates talks with the former Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio manager about his various spells coaching in Serie A.

Emmet Gates February 16, 2021 Gazzetta, Interviews

Classic Match: Lazio vs. Inter 2017-18

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Sam Brookes recalls the classic encounter between Lazio and Inter just a few years ago, which sealed Inter’s place in the Champions League after a six-year absence.

sambrookes3177 February 14, 2021 Calcio Caught on Camera, Gazzetta

Bari’s team of the 1990s

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The 1990s represented an enthralling decade for the southern Italian outfit. Francesco Amesbury picks the greatest Bari XI of that special period for the Galetti.

thegentlemanultra February 9, 2021 All-time lists, Gazzetta

The Story of Papu Gomez, Part II: The Rise of La Dea

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Wayne Girard returns with part II of his epic look at Papu Gomez’s career, highlighting what was arguably his peak – the Atalanta years.

Wayne Girard February 4, 2021 Gazzetta

The Story of Papu Gomez, Part I: The Journey to Atalanta

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In part I of Wayne Girard’s epic journey on the career of Papu Gomez, he retraces the earliest part of Gomez’s career, when the Argentine played under Diego Simeone at Catania, and his subsequent move to Ukraine

Wayne Girard February 3, 2021 Gazzetta

Tales from the peninsula: The silent guide of Novara, by Richard Hall

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TGU founder Richard Hall recalls a bitterly cold day in January 2012, when he and his brother travelled to watch Novara take on Fiorentina

richhall80 January 29, 2021 Tales From The Peninsula

The best five Serie A sides to get relegated

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Sam Brookes takes a look at the top five greatest sides to ever face relegation from Serie A, based on points won.

sambrookes3177 January 25, 2021 All-time lists, Gazzetta

Top Five Calcio Shirts: Luca Hodges-Ramon

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TGU stalwart Luca Hodges-Ramon picks his top five favourite shirts from Italian football.

thegentlemanultra January 22, 2021 Classic Kits, Gazzetta

TGU Calcio Castaways (E08): With Sam Brookes

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Richard Hall is joined by site Editor Emmet Gates and TGU regular Sam Brookes for another episode of our Calcio Castaway series.

thegentlemanultra January 20, 2021 TGU Podcast

Classic Match: Inter vs. Juventus 2001/02

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Sam Brookes recounts a classic Derby d’Italia from the 2001/02 season, when both sides were going for the Scudetto.

sambrookes3177 January 17, 2021 Gazzetta

Goal O’ The Times: Mancini vs. Lazio (2003)

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Sam Brookes recalls Mancini’s sublime backheel goal against Lazio in the Derby della Capitale in November 2003.

sambrookes3177 January 15, 2021 Gazzetta, Goal O' The Times

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