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Author: thegentlemanultra

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

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

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

TGU Podcast: Best & Worst Serie A Bosman Deals

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Richard Hall and Emmet Gates break down the best and worst Bosman deals ever conducted by Italian clubs since the landmark ruling came into effect 25 years ago.

thegentlemanultra January 14, 2021 Gazzetta, TGU Podcast

Classic Match: Roma vs. Sampdoria (2009/10)

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On January 3, Roma beat Sampdoria 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. The three points were important for the […]

thegentlemanultra January 9, 2021 Calcio Caught on Camera

TGU’s tribute to Diego Armando Maradona

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Richard Hall and Emmet Gates sat down to pay tribute to the genius of Diego Armando Maradona, who sadly passed away on November 25th 2020.

thegentlemanultra December 15, 2020 Art, TGU Podcast

Serie B’s 10 greatest kits of all time

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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.

thegentlemanultra December 1, 2020 All-time lists, Classic Kits

The season Genoa (nearly) became the European Capital of Football

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1991/92 saw both sides from the city of Genoa very nearly reach the top of the European mountain. They’ve never come as close again.

thegentlemanultra November 24, 2020 Gazzetta

TGU Calcio Castaways (E07): With Luca Hodges-Ramon

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TGU Calcio Castaways (E07): With Luca Hodges-Ramon In the latest instalment of our series, Richard Hall asked Luca […]

thegentlemanultra November 24, 2020 TGU Podcast

Top Five Calcio Shirts: Richard Hall

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We at The Gentleman Ultra are fascinated by football shirts, especially Italian football shirts. Many of the greatest […]

thegentlemanultra November 17, 2020 Art, Classic Kits

Juan Seba Veron: Lazio’s difference maker

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Born into a footballing family in La Plata, Juan Sebastian Veron was always destined for greatness. His father, […]

thegentlemanultra November 10, 2020 Gazzetta

“You’ve come from Australia to watch Brescia?” by Frank Risorto.

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“You’re here from Australia to watch Brescia?” It wasn’t the first time I was asked that question that […]

thegentlemanultra November 3, 2020 Tales From The Peninsula

Can Bartu: Signor of the Bosphorus

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“We can’t lose in front of our fans,” exclaimed the captain of Fenerbahçe. Having drawn 0-0 in the […]

thegentlemanultra October 23, 2020 Gazzetta

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