Toscana Inclination

Those clever architects of yesteryear knew what they were doing. Build a Bell Tower with more than a lean, and the world shall forever know the city of Pisa. Allegedly it was unintentional, but inadvertently it has become one of the great icons of Italy. The tower with a tilt isn’t unique to this Tuscan … Continue reading Toscana Inclination →

Lower Puglia

Regular readers will know I love Italy. I am not so inured in its ways to defend its every nuance, far from it, but if someone asked me what's your favourite country, the answer writes itself. The contrast from Northern European ways makes for a pleasant change in Italy, but it requires a mindset change … Continue reading Lower Puglia →

Jousting in Barletta

Back late ‘80’s I was already intrigued and sold on the Italian game. In the same summer that I saw my first game in Italy in June 1987, the southern city of Barletta was in a fiesta mood, too. Furie Rosse, red fury as the SSD Barletta are known, due to their red and white … Continue reading Jousting in Barletta →

Brothers in Arms

As Silkeborg and Greenland stepped out for a friendly at the impress JSVK stadium in Silkeborg, it might have largely flown under the radar, but this was a poignant brothers in arms moment. It was also one of the best stadiums the visitors had ever played in. It was about to inspire. My goodness, other … Continue reading Brothers in Arms →

Planning to C

I love bringing the lesser lights of football to life, and I thought I would endeavour to describe how I organise my trips, and share some of the frustrations that come part and parcel with my passion for Calcio in this article. You might have an inclination as to when you would like to head … Continue reading Planning to C →