The Gentleman Ultra

Ahead of the most highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina in years, Richard Hall and Emmet Gates look at some of the players who have worn both the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri shirt down the years. 

Some players have excelled for one half of the city over the other, whilst some, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, thrived for both.

Richard Hall is joined by Editor Emmet Gates and TGU regular Sam Brookes for another episode of TGU Calcio Castaways.

Sam recalls his favourite goals, game and player from the recent history of Italian football.

December 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark Bosman ruling, which forever changed the dynamics of the modern game. Players could now leave for free once their contracts expired.

TGU's Richard Hall and Emmet Gates break down the five best and worst free transfers since the ruling came into effect.

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On Wednesday November 25th, the world lost arguably the greatest footballer the game has ever seen.

Diego Armando Maradona, a man who lived many lifetimes in one, died aged 60 in his homeland.

Many tributes have been done over the weeks since his passing, and we at TGU felt it was only right, given his long association with Napoli, that we also paid our own small tribute to the diminutive genius.

Site editor Emmet Gates had recently complied a ‘Six for 60‘ article for the great man’s 60th in October. Emmet and Richard Hall sat down to talk through six of his finest goals for the Partenopei, and his importance to the city of Naples.

Welcome to the first in a new podcast series for The Gentleman Ultra.

TGU will review, inspect and analyse some of the greatest games in Serie A history, and we felt there was no better game to start than this all-time classic between Inter and Sampdoria from May 1991.

Sampdoria were on the verge of winning an historic first Scudetto, but had to travel to Giovanni Trapattoni's Inter side with four games remaining. Inter, who were second going into the game, knew a loss what mean the end of their own title aspirations.

What transpired over the course of the next 90 minutes is one of the greatest matches of the last 30 years, in any league.

Richard Hall and Emmet Gates are joined by special guest Rob Smyth of The Guardian. Rob helps break down the game, and explains why indeed the match stands out as one of the best in Italian football history.

The Gentleman Ultra founder Richard Hall and site editor Emmet Gates spoke to Jonathan Grade. Jonathan was first runner, and later producer, of the legendary Channel 4 show Gazzetta Football Italia from 1993 to 2002.

Jonathan has recently released a book, titled: Golazzo: The Football Italia Years.

In our exclusive interview, Jonathan recounts his remarkable time working on the show, interacting with the world’s greatest players, why the show was such a success in the UK, when he thought the show hit its peak, and what led to its eventual downfall at the beginning of the 2000s.

If you were a fan of the show (who wasn’t?), then you’ll really enjoy this!

In the first episode of Storytelling Sagas, Wayne Girard narrates his piece on Daniele De Rossi's heroic yet tumultuous career.

Richard Hall is the founder and creator of The Gentleman Ultra. In this episode he is interviewed to discuss his favourite goals, match, and player he would most love to sit down with. 

TGU Calcio Castaways (E05): With Wayne Girard

In the latest installment of our series, Richard Hall asked Wayne Girard to choose his favourite goals, games and person to hang out with on a desert island.

Wayne is a columnist for A.S. Roma and editor for The Gentleman Ultra.