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Author: Blair Newman

Andrea Conti: The consummate terzino fluidificante

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Modern football and its many advances in tactical theory have gradually steered away from the norm. Managers are […]

Blair Newman June 30, 2017 Tactical

Something surreal in San Siro, by Blair Newman

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It’s 11 a.m. and I’m realising our early is Milan’s right on time. It’s the day of the […]

Blair Newman April 18, 2017 Series, Tales From The Peninsula, The Author's 15

Paolo Mantovani: Sampdoria and the unforgettable years

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Paolo Mantovani didn’t fit the traditional mould for Italian football presidents. Self-effacing, quiet and open, he controlled Sampdoria […]

Blair Newman March 11, 2017 Presidenti, Series

The brief brilliance of Marco Negri at Rangers

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David Murray’s era as Glasgow Rangers chairman was an exciting one. It was a period of opulence and […]

Blair Newman December 13, 2016 Gazzetta

Classic Calcio Kits: Inter 1997/98

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Kit: Inter (Home) Season: 1997/98 Make: Umbro Sponsor: Pirelli Worn by: Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti, Youri Djorkaeff, Giuseppe Bergomi & Ivan Zamorano Exciting times […]

Blair Newman November 20, 2016 Art, Classic Kits

Classic Calcio Kits: AC Milan 2004/05

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Shirt: AC Milan home Season: 2004-05 Make: Adidas Sponsor: Opel Worn by: Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Andriy Shevchenko, Andrea Pirlo, Manuel Rui Costa […]

Blair Newman November 19, 2016 Art, Classic Kits

Calciatori: Inter 1961/62

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The 1961-62 season was Helenio Herrera’s second in charge of Inter Milan. One of the most innovative and […]

Blair Newman November 19, 2016 Art

Analysing Inter’s coaching transition: From Frank De Boer to Stefano Pioli

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Frank de Boer was sacked as head coach of Inter Milan following the team’s defeat to Sampdoria in […]

Blair Newman November 16, 2016 Tactical

Paolo Di Canio: Passion and conflict north of the border

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A maverick.  A free spirit.  Someone who marches to the beat of their own drum. Depending on which […]

Blair Newman October 24, 2016 Gazzetta

Classic Match: Napoli vs. Roma 2007/08

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After a two week hiatus for the international break, Serie A returns with the season’s first Derby del […]

Blair Newman October 14, 2016 Calcio Caught on Camera, Series

William Garbutt: Italy’s first Mister

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When thinking of Italian football’s pioneers, William Garbutt may not be the first name that springs to mind. […]

Blair Newman October 6, 2016 Gazzetta

Face-to-face with the beast: calcio & racism

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Italian football’s lingering racism problem is no secret. ​ Those that follow Serie A are accustomed to reading […]

Blair Newman May 17, 2016 Gazzetta

Remember when? Youri Djorkaeff v Roma 5th January 1997

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Classic Calcio Goal: Youri Djorkaeff v Roma 5th January 1997 Inter Milan v Roma Season: 1996-1997 Location: Giuseppe […]

Blair Newman March 17, 2016 Calcio Caught on Camera

When Milan Conquered Naples

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Remembering Francesco Mancini

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Italy is renowned for producing many of the game’s greatest goalkeepers. Those that immediately spring to mind include […]

Blair Newman December 30, 2015 Uncategorized

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