Football Adventures with James Rendall
My football adventures all over the world
Amongst Italian clubs, two kits are almost globally unique, last month I wrote about “i grigi”, the gray shirts of Alessandria, so it seems only appropriate to bring “i grigirossi” (the gray and reds) of Cremonese to life this month. The club comes from the delightful city of Cremona (population 72,680) tucked away near the … Continue reading Pulling the strings in Cremona
On the third Thursday of June the curtain finally came down on a predominantly fan free professional Calcio season. Despite the lack of tifosi, the Italian game was one of the shining lights of the lockdown era, with truly exhilarating action. It was absolutely absorbing stuff. If the top tier had delivered a changing of … Continue reading US Alessandria -The Grey days are gone
If you have ever flown from Northern Europe to Bologna, for those familiar with the towns in its proximity, as the plane banks ready for landing, you’ll get a view of Modena. It is the first city north of Bologna headed in the direction of Parma or Milan. Modena is a mere 15 to 25 … Continue reading Modena, Nessun Dorma
As the Pandemic in Europe at any rate, finally shows signs of easing, perhaps come the start of the new football season fans will be allowed back into stadia. Doubtlessly in limited numbers at the start, but hopefully things will open up completely, and those drawn up lists of places to visit, games to see … Continue reading Hidden gems of Italy
If you have a peek at the former league champions roster in any given land, you’ll largely find an unusual name or two that doesn’t compute to the modern era, where those monied same old brigade keep dominating the landscape. In England, Huddersfield Town (3 titles), Burnley (2), Portsmouth (2) have all tasted success back … Continue reading Vercelli Glory
This is a 99% complete article which will be submitted to Football Weekends magazine as a celebration of the 80 year history of Cesena FC. Upon completion of the match on 2nd February versus Perugia I will update, and submit with photos from this big Serie C promotion tussle. During these pandemic days, with fans … Continue reading Cesena FC at 80
A guide to calcio and culture throughout Veneto, one of the great regions of Italy. Due for publication in Football Weekends at the end of February/March. Veneto is one of the most visited regions of Italy, or should I qualify that and say, in normal times. The jewel of the region, Venice will have largely … Continue reading V is for Veneto
An article written for the February or March version of Football Weekends. Ideas for where and how to enjoy calcio. I am sure many readers need no introduction to getaways in some European countries, but maybe Italy has slipped down the pecking order when planning a trip to catch some football abroad. Italian football has … Continue reading Beginners Guide to Italia
A new article, a perhaps long overdue piece on Brescia. It will act as my 51st Football Weekends tale for publication just ahead of Christmas. Don't forget more photographic storytelling on my IG page, Can_chas, feel free to drop in. A hundred kilometres East of Milan, and 70 West of Verona you will find the … Continue reading La Leonessa d’Italia, Brescia
Ancona; A city guide, club history and Marche guide My 50th article for Football Weekends takes me home to Ancona. I am sure I am not alone in becoming interested in certain clubs courtesy of that bastion of yesteryear, Subbuteo and especially the team catalogue that named clubs from elsewhere with the same kit. The … Continue reading Ancona and the Marche
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