Scudetto

Roma's Europa League ends in huge disappointment; a heavy 6-2 defeat to Manchester United likely marks the end of the club's European campaign and must signal the end of Fonseca's adventure at the helm. Meanwhile, speculation about Andrea Pirlo's future at Juventus intensifies with a shock return by Massimilano Allegri rumoured to be on the cards. Elsewhere Lazio and Milan showcase their contrasting form in a match that was always only going to end in one way.

Kenny, Oscar and Boaz discuss the upcoming Hipster Derby, ineffective interpreters and improbable Serie A playoffs. Oh, and Inter could win the title this weekend. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running order:

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(05:40) Roma Europa League disaster

(16:20) Pirlo Out, Allegri In rumours intensify

(22:11) Suarez Italian test update

(24:56) Lazio continue in fine form

(29:39) Milan fall out of the CL spots, Benevento incoming

(32:48) Sassuolo - Atalanta, the Hipster derby

(36:23) Good week: Napoli/ Bad week: Roma

(38:40) Serie A playoffs reaction

(42:15) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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The European Super League crashes and burns, along with the reputations of the 12 clubs involved. In Italy the reaction was predictably fiery, with a backlash against Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli in particular. Elsewhere non-Super League worthy Atalanta drew to non-Super League worthy Roma in a match they dominated, and non-Super League worthy Napoli also advanced their cause with an entertaining and high scoring victory against non-Super League worthy Lazio.

Oscar, Boaz and Kenny discuss what constitutes a half-volley, yachting attire and take an unpopular stance on thievery. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running order:

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:42) European Super League: the Italian angle

(14:50) Atalanta drop two points in draw with Roma

(17:30) Roma continue to be incredibly inconsistent

(21:44) Napoli 5 Lazio 2, fireworks on display

(23:50) Milan continue to stutter

(29:25) Lazio vs Milan and Torino vs Napoli incoming

(31:07) Good week: Sassuolo / Bad week: Parma

(35:08) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Following a tumultuous few weeks for Paulo Fonseca, Roma qualify for the semi-final of the Europa League with a 1-1 home draw with Ajax. Atalanta threw away a 2 goal lead but eventually managed to beat Fiorentina 3-2 thanks to an Ilicic penalty. Elsewhere, their next opponents, Juventus, got the job done against Genoa, setting up a tasty match this weekend.

Boaz, Kenny and Oscar discuss the upcoming Napoli vs Inter fixture, fans in attendance at Euro 2020 and Lazio's socks. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:43) Roma march on in the Europa League

(09:25) Risk-taking Atalanta pip Fiorentina in enjoyable victory

(12:07) Juventus get the job done against Genoa

(15:36) Atalanta - Juventus match preview

(20:00) Napoli shine against Samp and prepare to host Inter

(21:19) Inter continue to grind out wins with victory against Cagliari

(25:06) Italian government and FIGC confirm fan attendance for Euro 2020

(28:04) DAZN deal leads to assorted chaos

(31:30) Best of the rest: great point for Torino, Spezia comeback in final 3 mins, Zlatan makes headlines

(37:30) Good week: Torino / bad week: Crotone

(39:12) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Pirlo's Juventus experience yet another mixed week with a poor performance in the Derby Della Mole followed by a convincing win against Napoli in that long-postponed match. Elsewhere, Inter secure victory in their game in hand and can be considered well and truly on the run, but Milan continue to stutter at home.

Kenny, Oscar, and Boaz react to Roma's win in Amsterdam, discuss Atalanta's chances for the 2nd spot, and finally answer a tricky question from 6 weeks ago. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:30) Has Pirlo progressed as a manager?

(09:58) The race for 2nd place: Inter unstoppable

(13:02) Milan's stuttering home form continues

(17:15) Reactions to Roma's win in Amsterdam

(21:48) (Finally!) naming our Serie A Unique 11

(25:26) Good week: Atalanta / bad week: Cagliari

(27:46) Azzurri Covid repercussions from International break

(30:39) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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The Azzurri secure maximum points in World Cup 2022 qualifications with victories against Bulgaria and Lithuania. Meanwhile, Italy U21 team battle their way to qualification with 5 red cards in 3 games. Elsewhere, Weston McKennie's dinner party is busted by the police in the buildup to the Turin Derby.

A returning Oscar, Boaz and Kenny discuss assorted Lazio scandals, Inter's questionable new badge and Siniša Mihajlović taunting a child. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions... plus the return of #ASKSCUDETTO

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:10) Azzurri earn routine victories against Bulgaria and Lithuania

(11:40) Italy backroom staff and Bonucci test positive for Covid

(13:24) Italy U21 qualify for next round of European Championships

(15:33) Weston McKennie hosts an inopportune dinner party

(17:20) Turin derby build-up

(18:42) Lazio earn fines and bans for breaking Covid protocols

(23:15) UEFA impose fan attendance at Euro 2020 this summer

(26:30) Best of the rest: Upcoming weekend Serie A schedule

(28:13) Good week: Italy / bad week: Lazio

(29:09) #ASKSCUDETTO

(44:09) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Cesare Prandelli bows out as Fiorentina manager. Special guest Richard Hughes speaks to Boaz and Kenny about playing for the great man in the Atalanta youth setup. In the league, Milan stay in pole position for the 'best of the rest' crown as Juventus stutter to a 1-0 defeat at home to Benevento. Elsewhere, the Azzurri get their World Cup qualification off to a flier with a 2-0 win against Northern Ireland in Parma.

The squad discuss the international action and Gazza's I'm a Celebrity antics, while Hughes shares a whole load of juicy insider tales. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros and unpleasantries

(03:26) Hughes shares his experiences of working under Mister Prandelli, as the gentleman manager steps down from Fiorentina

(10:54) Milan keep touch with thrilling 3-2 victory in Florence

(15:10) Zlatan becomes the oldest ever to hit 15 in a single Serie A season

(19:22) GOAT Cristiano's Juve fall to Pippo Inzaghi's Benevento (Super Pippo anecdote alert)

(30:08) Atalanta hit 6 in 7 with 2-0 win over Verona to set up potential third Champions League run

(34:35) Roma 0-2 Napoli - Hughes's view

(37:36) Civilised beers

(39:25) Routine victory as Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0

(43:12) Roma 0-2 Napoli - Boaz's view

(46:04) Good week Bologna / Bad week Juventus

(48:44) Honourables and dishonourables

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Roma are the last Italian side standing as Atalanta, Lazio and Milan crash out of their respective European competitions. Back home, Inter struggle with a major Covid outbreak forcing the postponement of their game against Sassuolo. Elsewhere, Ronaldo scores a perfect hattrick in a game that really matters.

Boaz and Kenny discuss Torino's epic comeback, Irish politicians and pay tribute to the Trap. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(03:02) Italian clubs in Europe post-mortem

(7:54) Threadbare Milan lose to Manchester United

(11:44) Milan and Napoli entertain the neutrals

(14:58) Inter's Covid outbreak

(18:26) Roma take exception to Napoli's match postponement

(21:02) Ronaldo hattrick as Juve beat Cagliari 1-3

(24:41) Torino's epic comeback and best of the rest

(27:56) good Week: Parma / bad week: Milan

(29:47) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Juventus fail to progress in the Champions League but has the Cristiano Ronaldo experiment been a failure? Elsewhere, Milan (Reserves) are back on track following a convincing win against Hellas Verona and a credible away draw at Manchester United.

Kenny, Oscar and Boaz discuss the big game between Inter and Atalanta, the relegation dogfight and being Zlatan. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:26) Milan (Reserves) get a good draw at Old Trafford

(7:45) Further discussion about Verona vs Milan 

(12:50) Juventus flop in Europe yet again

(19:42) League leaders Inter beat Atalanta

(22:28) praise for Inter's form and winning mentality

(25:08) the week ahead for Atalanta.

(27:52) relegation fight heating up: Torino and Cagliari

(29:40) Best of the rest

(31:25) good Week: Milan (Reserves) / bad week: Sassuolo

(34:14) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Inter extend their lead at the top of the table as city rivals Milan experience week of mixed fortunes. Next up for the Nerazzurri is a visit from in-form Atalanta in what is surely the encounter of the weekend (on a Monday!) Elsewhere, a well-rested Lazio travel to Turin on Saturday as Pirlo seeks continuity for his Juventus project.

Oscar, Boaz and Kenny address the chaos that follows the cancellation/postponement (delete as appropriate) of Torino's fixtures, a strong contender for the Gagliardini Challenge and Zlatan on a bike. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions and the return of #ASKSCUDETTO

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(04:00) Milan mixed week: Dominant in Rome, lacklustre vs Udinese

(11:41) Roma's week and the end of the stadium dream

(14:33) Inter extend their lead, is the title race is over?

(17:28) Atalanta on a great run in time for Monday clash with the Nerazzurri

(20:21) Juventus win against Spezia, consistency next on the agenda?

(22:16) Torino Covid no-show chaos

(26:16) Muriqi enter the fray for the Gagliardini Challenge

(27:10) Good Week: Cagliari / Bad Week: Crotone

(30:04) #ASKSCUDETTO

(40:33) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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Following a statement victory in Serie A against Napoli, Atalanta can rightfully feel aggrieved by their 10-man loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Elsewhere Lazio were not expected to do much against World Champions Bayern Munich, but the manner of their capitulation leaves some regrets. 

Boaz, Kenny and Oscar revisit the Derby della Madonnina now that the dust has settled, discuss the upcoming weekend fixtures as well as a wealth of red cards. All this plus the customary #civilisedbeer selection, Good Week/Bad Week and our weekly honourable & dishonourable mentions.

Running Order: 

(00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries

(03:35) Atalanta convince in six goal thriller against Napoli

(07:12) Also... Atalanta justifiably aggrieved by the manner of the defeat to Real Madrid

(12:17) Lazio mullered by Müller-less Bayern

(17:04) Inter come out deservedly on top in the Milan derby

(24:02) Europa Leauge post-match snap reactions

(24:55) Best of the rest:

• Suning describe Inter as "irrelevant"
• Di Francesco won't be eating the panna cotta(?!)
• Italy Women qualify for Euro 2022

(28:02) Good Week: Inter / Bad Week: Napoli

(30:21) Honourable and dishonourable mentions

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