Guest blogger Rick Elliott follows Mantova into wine country… “Eh, alè alè, la Serie D ha già rotto il cazzo.…
Cracking the Enigma: The Making of Josip Iličić
Josip Iličić stands atop a mountain, a player at the peak of his powers. The conjurer-in-chief for an Atalanta side that…
Sasso Marconi (A): Breaking Ties
Guest blogger Rick Elliott reflects on the ending of a union… Divorced. Freed from the shackles of misery. No more…
Lentigione (A): An Open Arm’s Welcome
Guest-blogger Rick Elliott and the travelling Mantova army receive the warmest of welcomes… As Mantova’s promotion push starts to gain…
Calcio Travel Notes: Genoa Museum
Beneath the bright autumnal sunshine, the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean lap gently against the ancient stone of the…
Faster, Higher, Stronger: The Rise of Laurie Brown
With just three Woking appearances to his name, Laurie Brown’s association with The Cardinals was a fleeting one. In 1956, the…
Resurgence, Rising Stars and Rejuvenation: Ones To Watch in Serie A in 2020
Serie A is in the midst of perhaps the most exciting season of the past decade. Fans have become wearily…
Champagne Football: Italy’s Early Vintage
The game of football had initially been regarded as something of a curiosity in Italy. It was felt to be…
Alfonsine (A): An Unwanted Birthday Present
Guest-blogger Rick Elliott takes the rough with the smooth as Mantova extend their lead at the top of Serie D…
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