Pietro Vierchowod – the defensive giant with an eye for goal
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by Stephen Kasiewicz
2w ago
Pietro Vierchowod is one of Italy’s most illustrious defenders, up their with Maldini and Zanetti on the list of Serie A greats. Stephen Kasiewicz explores his unlikely beginnings as a striker and charts an epic career that culminated in historic Scudetto wins with both Roma and Sampdoria. It’s hard to envision Pietro Vierchowod as anything other than a formidable defensive giant. Yet it was only an early positional switch that meant he spent an illustrious career trying to prevent goals rather than score them. Vierchowod, who celebrates his 65th birthday today (Saturday 6 April 2024), started ..read more
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Roma’s Golden Era and the forgotten tragedy of its legendary captain
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by Wayne Girard
3w ago
During Roma’s golden era in the early 1980s, the club nurtured home grown talent and showcased top international stars as it enjoyed a period of unprecedented success. It was a team built around one of the greatest captains the sport has ever seen. But within a decade tragedy would strike. Wayne Girard tells the full story. There are certain stories in football that transcend the sport itself. Those of heroes, tragedies and sometimes that all-so-special blend of the tragic hero. Those are the best stories, ones which make you feel the joy of life, as well as dread of loss. The ‘contrappos ..read more
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Torino’s Hart-stopper hangs up his gloves
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by Michele Tossani
2M ago
As the English keeper announces his retirement from the game, the Gentleman Ultra’s Michele Tossini considers the mixed legacy of UK imports to Torino. Celtic goalkeeper Joe announced that he will retire from the game at the end of the season. The soon to be 37-year-old keeper is mainly known for his twelve-year career at Manchester City and for being in the mix when England were looking for an heir to Peter Shilton (or perhaps that should be David Seaman).  In the summer of 2016, with the arrival of Pep Guardiola, Hart found himself out of favour at Manchester City as the new gaffer was ..read more
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Ciro Immobile – the unloved bomber
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by Jake Smalley
2M ago
As the Lazio striker enters the twilight of his career, Jacob Smalley assesses the career of one of the best number 9s Serie A has seen in recent years. In modern times, the number of true number nines has dwindled and the position has been perfected by just a few.   The evolution of the role has seen the likes of Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez usher in a different style of forward. Even Samuel Eto’o and David Villa’s games evolved from playing as a ‘nine’ into a wider and more dynamic attacking role.   Of course, you can make a case for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rob ..read more
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How to Spend 48 Hours in Milan – with the Gentleman Ultra
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by Mark Gordon
5M ago
The Gentleman Ultra’s Mark Gordon spent 48 hours in Milan with the sole purpose of seeing as much football as possible. He squeezed in three games in three different leagues, including a genuine goal of the season contender, and still found time for ‘Strictly’ Italian-style and an unlikely encounter with a Dundee United legend in a public toilet. This is his story. Saturday My journey began with a 96-mile drive from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport in the early hours of Saturday morning. I’d been up all night on Friday, and slept for most of my flight to Bergamo, which perhaps explains how I spen ..read more
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One night in November
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by Michele Tossani
5M ago
Italian journalist and match analyst Michele Tossani relives a European night to remember and one of the most iconic goals of the 1980s. It was a classic mercoledì di coppa (a midweek cup night) in a period when the European Cup, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Cup fixtures were all played on the same day. The 23rd November 1988. Diego Maradona’s Napoli were engaged in Bordeaux to play Aimé Jacquet’s Girondins in the first leg of the third round of the UEFA Cup, a competition that Napoli would go on to win.   On the same day, Roma were trashed 2-0 by Dynamo Dresden of East Germany, while J ..read more
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One night in November
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by Michele Tossani
6M ago
Italian journalist and match analyst Michele Tossani relives a European night to remember and one of the most iconic goals of the 1980s. It was a classic mercoledì di coppa (a midweek cup night) in a period when the European Cup, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Cup fixtures were all played on the same day. The 23 November 1988. Diego Maradona’s Napoli were engaged in Bordeaux to play Aimé Jacquet’s Girondins in the first leg of the third round of the UEFA Cup, a competition that Napoli would go on to win.   On the same day, Roma were trashed 2-0 by Dynamo Dresden of East Germany, while Juv ..read more
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Maradona’s Goalkeeper
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by Richard Hough
6M ago
From Verona in Italy, Richard Hough charts the highs and lows of following his local football team. In this Notes from Verona long read he remembers the life and times of Giuliano Giuliani and the tragic circumstances surrounding his premature death in 1996. The tragic and little-known story of Giuliano Giuliani is one that I’ve wanted to tell for some time, but I’ve never quite found the right moment. Until now. Unless you’re extremely well versed in Italian football of the 1980s and 1990s, you’ve probably never even heard of Giuliano Giuliani. That, in itself, is a tragedy. This is the stor ..read more
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From Braveheart to the Bel Paese: Scots in Italy
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by Richard Hough
6M ago
From Verona in Italy, Richard Hough charts the highs and lows of following his local team. In this Notes from Verona column he remembers the handful of Scots who have played in Serie A, including Joe Jordan’s memorable season with Verona. This second monthly column from Verona comes at the tail end of an international break that saw Scotland qualify for Euro 2024. Without even kicking a ball! Spain’s one-nil victory in Oslo on Sunday evening guarantees Scotland at least second place in Group A of the 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifiers and comes on the back of qualification for Euro 2020 – Scotland’s fi ..read more
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Top Ten Italian “Misters” of all time 
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by Richard Hough
6M ago
Italy has produced more than its fair share of outstanding and innovative coaches. From rigid disciplinarians to revolutionary innovators, Italians have achieved incredible success at home and abroad, Roberto De Zerbi being just the latest in a long line of Italian coaches gaining international recognition. The Gentleman Ultra presents its top ten Italian “Misters” of all time.  Who’d make your list? Giovanni Trapattoni Giovanni Trapattoni is the quintessential Italian coach. Seeing him coach is like spotting your Nonno – your grandpa – on the bench. But don’t be fooled by the amiab ..read more
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