Italian Football

[theonlywayisup]

Lots of Scottish interest this season.

Liam Henderson doing well at Empoli in Seria A. Started with draws against Monza and Bologna and a win away to Roma and Liam has played every minute of all three games.

Josh Doig now playing in Seria B with Sassuolo. Also played every minute in two draws and a win.

Lewis Ferguson still injured and yet to play for Bologna, who have started with two draws and a defeat.

Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour just joined Napoli and yet to feature.

Che Adams played in first three games for Torino, one as a substitute. Two wins and one draw so far. Scored winner in a 2-1 win home to Europa League Champions Atalanta.

[Paul1642]

I was convinced Doig had signed for Roma or Lazio. Not sure if I imagined that entirely or if the the deal was just never finalised.

[Trinity Hibee]

I was convinced Doig had signed for Roma or Lazio. Not sure if I imagined that entirely or if the the deal was just never finalised.

Same here. Can’t believe he is playing in Serie B. A move to Marseille (?) fell through too I think

[Scorrie]

Serie A is always good to watch - most of the time. Will be interesting to see how the Scottish players do. Really looking forward to the Napoli games

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Che Adams at Torino as well.

[theonlywayisup]

Che Adams at Torino as well.

Now updated, thanks!

[Smartie]

Serie A is always good to watch - most of the time. Will be interesting to see how the Scottish players do. Really looking forward to the Napoli games

The Napoli game was absolutely first class viewing tonight.

An action packed, eventful last half hour, as good fun to watch as I’ve seen in yonks with a red card, outfield player in goal, big VAR penalty shouts and a comeback in injury time.

I’m also looking forward to seeing more of Napoli this season.

Hope the Scots do very well there.

[Haymaker]

Didn't realize Che Adams went to Italy as well!

McTominay and Gilmour will do very well over there I think.

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[BILLYHIBS]

Lukaku has joined Conte at Napoli as well scoring on his debut

Must mean business this season

[babahibs]

Liam Henderson surely gets into the Scotland squad if he's starting every week in Serie A

[Trinity Hibee]

Liam Henderson surely gets into the Scotland squad if he's starting every week in Serie A

Havent seen him play for a while but I doubt it. We’ve got players playing for top clubs nowadays in midfield at a much higher level.

[Allant1981]

Havent seen him play for a while but I doubt it. We’ve got players playing for top clubs nowadays in midfield at a much higher level.

But bring in guys like ryan gauld, Kenny McLean, lewis morgan,surely serie A is a higher standard than that

[theonlywayisup]

Lewis Ferguson poised to commit his future to the club until summer 2029, and will receive a significant salary increase in the process.

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/24594492.lewis-ferguson-expected-sign-bologna-contract-extension-week/

[cabbageandribs1875]

Lewis Ferguson poised to commit his future to the club until summer 2029, and will receive a significant salary increase in the process.

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/24594492.lewis-ferguson-expected-sign-bologna-contract-extension-week/

so good they've even made him captain

[theonlywayisup]

Liam Henderson played the full match tonight for Empoli, who won 2-0 tonight and up to fourth in Seria A.

He's played almost every minute of their unbeaten league campaign so far.

[theonlywayisup]

Che Adams scored what turned out to be the winner last night for Torino away to Verona. Torino top of Seria A, but now played one game more than the teams below them.

Napoli away to Juventus this evening. Will be interesting to see if Gilmour and/or McTominay start.

[DH1875]

Think it's Milan derby this weekend.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Think it's Milan derby this weekend.

Tomorrow night on TNT 1945.

[7Hero]

Forza Napoli sempre !

Big game today.

Can't see past Inter for the serie A though, a very good team, Milan struggling and Juve MEH !! Hopefully Napoli can stay near the top.

[theonlywayisup]

Forza Napoli sempre !

Big game today.

Can't see past Inter for the serie A though, a very good team, Milan struggling and Juve MEH !! Hopefully Napoli can stay near the top.

McTominay starts. Goalless after 30 minutes.

[theonlywayisup]

Good article about Che Adams.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0r857n877xo

Also mentions all the other Scottish players, copied below.

Adams, signed by Sheffield United from Ilkeston soon after that cup triumph, is part of the growing Scottish contingent in Italy, with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour joining Napoli this summer.

Former Celtic midfielder Liam Henderson - who captained Empoli in their 2-1 Coppa Italia win at Torino on Tuesday, in which Adams scored - has played in the country for six years, while Lewis Ferguson is at Bologna and Josh Doig plays for Sassuolo, via Verona.

[theonlywayisup]

Good goal from Scott McTominay in 25 seconds .

https://www.msn.com/pl-pl/wiadomosci/other/napoli-como-3-1-highlights-mctominay-scores-inside-a-minute-serie-a-2024-25/vi-AA1rIINz

[Lago]

Good goal from Scott McTominay in 25 seconds .

https://www.msn.com/pl-pl/wiadomosci/other/napoli-como-3-1-highlights-mctominay-scores-inside-a-minute-serie-a-2024-25/vi-AA1rIINz
Top of the league

[theonlywayisup]

Good article regarding about Napoli. Very interesting some of the quotes, especially related to what we're seeing from our current Hibs team.

The manager's plan revolves around addressing three key areas. The first is the mentality, the 'Juventisation of Napoli' if you will.

"What I can promise is seriousness, a word that is often underestimated," he said. "Seriousness in giving everything for Napoli, in transmitting my culture at work, my mentality.” Conte is renowned for strengthening the mindset of a dressing room and it starts with instilling a serious atmosphere that demands professionalism, intensity and passion at all times. Napoli must return to working as a collective, a unit that fights for one another, covers ground and remains determined until the very end. By battling together, bonds are forged, and success is celebrated as a team.

The second area that had to be addressed is the defence. A great defence can only be achieved when the team works as a unit, defending from the top. Balance is a key word because Napoli haven’t been thrilling going forward.

Balance brings us nicely to the final point Conte must address to ensure success: tactical adaptability. Having started the season playing a 3-4-2-1 formation, Conte confessed the arrival of the two Scotsmen altered his thinking. Boasting great midfielders, the tactician needed a system that would exploit the virtues of his new arrivals and especially that of McTominay. Without the ball, Napoli play a 4-3-3 but in possession, they morph into a 4-2-3-1 or even a 4-2-4 with the ex-Manchester United midfielder often lining up alongside Lukaku at the very top.

All very interesting to read! How Conte and McTominay have revolutionised Napoli - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c2e772xvx37o)

On the subject of McTominay and Manchester United, there's a very interesting quote in the article. "I’d go to Manchester United to arrest all directors," said Paolo Di Canio to Il Mattino. How could a player so disciplined, determined and intelligent not be retained at all cost?

No further comment needed on the above!

[Scorrie]

Thanks for posting. I’ve been watching more of Napoli to see how McTominay and Gilmour have been doing. McTominay is ripping it up there. Gilmour hasn’t had quite so many minutes yet but when he’s playing, he’s been really good. He’s made for Italian football and in my opinion, is going to develop into a top, top footballer

[Phil MaGlass]

Gilmour had a great game against Lecce before being subbed. Both having blinders.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Napoli are away at Milan tonight, the first of two visits to the San Siro in the space of a couple of weeks.

Would love to see them win the league again.

[theonlywayisup]

Napoli are away at Milan tonight, the first of two visits to the San Siro in the space of a couple of weeks.

Would love to see them win the league again.

Napoli won 2-0. McTominay played the full match, Gilmour started and substituted in the 95th minute.

[theonlywayisup]

I see Ferguson was an unused substitute for Bologna tonight. Great to see him back.

[theonlywayisup]

McTominay scores again in a one nil win away to Torino to keep Napoli top.

[Centre Hawf]

Noticed Josh Doig has missed the last 4 games for Sassuolo despite usually starting weekly for them before. I assume he's injured and not dropped. Sassuolo seem to be on track for going back up this season so hopefully this year and next can be a real turning point for him after quite a hectic start to life in Italy.

[theonlywayisup]

Che Adams scored the only goal tonight, as Torino beat Empoli one nil.

[andrew70]

Che Adams scored the only goal tonight, as Torino beat Empoli one nil.

Some finish it was too, from distance.

[theonlywayisup]

I see McTominay scored again for Napoli as they beat Atalanta 3-2 away from home. Great result for Napoli, who are currently six points ahead of Inter Milan who have two games in hand. Atalanta have fallen away in recent weeks, but are still third seven points behind Napoli. Looks like it will be either Napoli or Inter Milan as champions this season. If Napoli wins it this year then Conte has won titles with Juventus, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli.

Good to see Lewis Ferguson back playing well for Bologna, who are currently 6th in the league. Che Adam is playing right now for Torino.

[Dmas]

I see McTominay scored again for Napoli as they beat Atalanta 3-2 away from home. Great result for Napoli, who are currently six points ahead of Inter Milan who have two games in hand. Atalanta have fallen away in recent weeks, but are still third seven points behind Napoli. Looks like it will be either Napoli or Inter Milan as champions this season. If Napoli wins it this year then Conte has won titles with Juventus, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli.

Good to see Lewis Ferguson back playing well for Bologna, who are currently 6th in the league. Che Adam is playing right now for Torino.

Napoli lost a big player to psg this week not going to attempt the spelling Georgian winger, rumoured to be replacing him with garnacho

[theonlywayisup]

Napoli lost a big player to psg this week not going to attempt the spelling Georgian winger, rumoured to be replacing him with garnacho

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, yes great player who will be missed.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I see McTominay scored again for Napoli as they beat Atalanta 3-2 away from home. Great result for Napoli, who are currently six points ahead of Inter Milan who have two games in hand. Atalanta have fallen away in recent weeks, but are still third seven points behind Napoli. Looks like it will be either Napoli or Inter Milan as champions this season. If Napoli wins it this year then Conte has won titles with Juventus, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli.

Good to see Lewis Ferguson back playing well for Bologna, who are currently 6th in the league. Che Adam is playing right now for Torino.

I had quite a big bet on over 2.5 goals in the game, you can almost always rely on Atalanta games to be full of goals, they are a joy to watch.

[theonlywayisup]

Scott McTominay latest goal

Football on TNT Sports on X: "SCOTT MCTOMINAY MAKES IT 2-1 TO NAPOLI 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Scotsman completes the turnaround before the end of the half! 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/esnr6daL63" / X (https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1880713957964456061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1880713957964456061%7Ctwgr% 5E332b351636f89f53389c8c411376e0f1e325d509%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.givemesport.com%2Fscott-mctominay-compared-brazil-legend-atalanta-napoli-serie-a%2F&mx=2)

[Since452]

Sad to see my Italian team Sampdoria languishing in Serie B. Had a soft spot for them ever since Lombardo played for them in the Football Italia Channel 4 days. Simpler time.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sad to see my Italian team Sampdoria languishing in Serie B. Had a soft spot for them ever since Lombardo played for them in the Football Italia Channel 4 days. Simpler time.

I always liked Sampdoria as well and I think it was just because I thought their name was cool.

[worcesterhibby]

I always liked Sampdoria as well and I think it was just because I thought their name was cool.

they had quite a team in 1984 when Souness arrived.. Trevor Francis, Roberto Mancini, Gianlucca Vialli..think they won the cup in that team but not the league

[JohnM1875]

Sad to see my Italian team Sampdoria languishing in Serie B. Had a soft spot for them ever since Lombardo played for them in the Football Italia Channel 4 days. Simpler time.

Read up about the troubles Quagliarella, modern day Sampdoria hero, had a wee while ago with a stalker. Crazy stuff!

[The_Exile]

Read up about the troubles Quagliarella, modern day Sampdoria hero, had a wee while ago with a stalker. Crazy stuff!

I remember reading about this not that long ago, and sitting thinking "there's no way this is real, it cannae be" at multiple points in the story. It would make an amazing documentary.

[Baader]

they had quite a team in 1984 when Souness arrived.. Trevor Francis, Roberto Mancini, Gianlucca Vialli..think they won the cup in that team but not the league

One Scudetto in 1990-1991. Their only one. With Maldini and Vialli as the iconic front two. Lombardo too.

Ivano Bonetti, who went on to manage Dundee, was there then. As was Mikhailichenko who went on to the Huns.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I remember reading about this not that long ago, and sitting thinking "there's no way this is real, it cannae be" at multiple points in the story. It would make an amazing documentary.

There is one. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt15782392/

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I had quite a big bet on over 2.5 goals in the game, you can almost always rely on Atalanta games to be full of goals, they are a joy to watch.

Currently 3-0 up tonight.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Currently 3-0 up tonight.

5-0 ft.

[Musselbound]

2 for Adams in 2-0 Torino win.

[Allant1981]

One Scudetto in 1990-1991. Their only one. With Maldini and Vialli as the iconic front two. Lombardo too.

Ivano Bonetti, who went on to manage Dundee, was there then. As was Mikhailichenko who went on to the Huns.

Mancini was the other forward was he not

[Jpdhfc]

I remember reading about this not that long ago, and sitting thinking "there's no way this is real, it cannae be" at multiple points in the story. It would make an amazing documentary.

already has called The unknown truth

[Baader]

Mancini was the other forward was he not

Yes of course. That's who I meant!!

[Pagan Hibernia]

I had quite a big bet on over 2.5 goals in the game, you can almost always rely on Atalanta games to be full of goals, they are a joy to watch.

They've gone off the boil a bit in the league, which is disappointing. I'd love them to win it

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

They've gone off the boil a bit in the league, which is disappointing. I'd love them to win it

I'm an Inter man (since the Matthaus days) so, I'd prefer them to win it.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I'm an Inter man (since the Matthaus days) so, I'd prefer them to win it.

I really want to like Livorno but I can’t get past their strip…


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[theonlywayisup]

McTominay on fire for Napoli in last night's 3-0 win against Empoli. First goal is a cracker, albeit some would highlight the poor defending. Billy Gilmour also played for 82 minutes and was involved in the second goal.

NAPOLI-EMPOLI 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | McTominay Scores Twice As Napoli Dominates | Serie A 2024/25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5f9N2jpfo)

[theonlywayisup]

I read that Josh Doig team has been promoted to Serie A. He's played 29 times with Sassuolo, most of which have been in the starting line-up.

[Phil MaGlass]

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/25105685.lesser-known-serie-rule-determine-title-winner/
That wid be a cracker of a game.

[Frazerbob]

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/25105685.lesser-known-serie-rule-determine-title-winner/
That wid be a cracker of a game.

We were over in Naples for their recent game against Milan. Unbelievable atmosphere. Already planning to go over should it go to a play-off. Naples will be bonkers!

[JeMeSouviens]

We were over in Naples for their recent game against Milan. Unbelievable atmosphere. Already planning to go over should it go to a play-off. Naples will be bonkers!

I think the team ahead on goal difference gets home advantage? But yeah, Naples will be bonkers. :greengrin

[Frazerbob]

I think the team ahead on goal difference gets home advantage? But yeah, Naples will be bonkers. :greengrin

yeh, the game will be at the San Siro......but the party will be in Naples haha

[renato]

McTominay with yet another goal. Having the season of his life

[lugz]

McTominay with yet another goal. Having the season of his life

And he was deemed as not needed at man united who are a mess.

[renato]

With one of the best midfield 3’s in the world, in McTominay, Lobotka and Anguissa. Gilmour not playing tonight but he’s been brilliant too.

[renato]

And he was deemed as not needed at man united who are a mess.

It’s criminal how we was played out of position and then let go. Every man and his dog knows just how much of a threat his late runs from midfield are, Frank Lampard-esque

[renato]

Jesus, McTominay again!

[JimBHibees]

Scotto :agree:

[theonlywayisup]

Five goals in his last three games.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RwrZevHjUbA#bottom-sheet

Che Adams also had a good chance to score but missed.

[Sweet Left Peg]

It’s criminal how we was played out of position and then let go. Every man and his dog knows just how much of a threat his late runs from midfield are, Frank Lampard-esque

Fergie would have built a side around McTominay

[Musselbound]

I'm beginning to wonder if Scotland should try playing McTominay as the main striker, either in one of the summer friendlies or even a competitive match. It's not as if we've got other great options there
He certainly needs to be played high up the pitch.

[worcesterhibby]

It’s criminal how we was played out of position and then let go. Every man and his dog knows just how much of a threat his late runs from midfield are, Frank Lampard-esque

Selling McTominay on the cheap, just shows everything that is wrong with Man Utd. It stopped being a football club a long time ago. It's just an empty vessel that greedy men have been making money from. Wonderful to see Scott given the freedom to play his heart out and lead a great side to an historic season.

[worcesterhibby]

I'm beginning to wonder if Scotland should try playing McTominay as the main striker, either in one of the summer friendlies or even a competitive match. It's not as if we've got other great options there
He certainly needs to be played high up the pitch.

It's not rocket science..McTominay central attacking midfield, mcginn on his right, Christie on his left and Billy Gilmour holding behind. Proper midfield

[theonlywayisup]

What a weekend in Italian Football!

Both Inter Milan and Napoli drawing at the weekend with the latter still one point ahead with only one game to go. Inter Milan conceded a second equaliser in the 88th minute to Lazio, with both managers Simeone Inzaghi and Marco Baronu sent off. At Parma, both managers (Napoli's Conte and his Parma counterpart Christian Chivu) were shown red cards for remonstrations on the touchline. In injury time, Napoli had a penalty overturned by VAR and Inter Milan had a goal disallowed due to offside.

Napoli's final match is at home to Cagliari, while Inter are at Como. It's Napoli's title to lose!

Empoli won 3-1 at Monza to keep their hopes of beating the drop alive, with Liam Henderson subbed at half time with Empoli traling 1-0. Emploi scored three second-half goals and sit joint-18th going into their final match at home to Verona, who are three points ahead of them.

Lewis Ferguson's Bologna, four days after winning the Coppa Italia, went down 3-2 to Fiorentina which means they cannot now qualify for the Champions League.

[renato]

It was absolutely bonkers, I had both games on multi screen and it was so hard to keep up with everything. On top of that, Napoli hit the woodwork 3 times, including a McTominay free kick that the keeper pulled off a worldie to tip onto the bar.

I had Napoli at 8/1 start of the season for the scudetto, tempted to cash out as honestly wouldn’t surprise me if they blow it on the last day whilst Inter grind out a win at Cesc Fabregas’ Como.

I also had Inter at 16/1 for the UCL, think I’ll try to stay the course for that one…

[Springbank]

What a weekend in Italian Football!

Both Inter Milan and Napoli drawing at the weekend with the latter still one point ahead with only one game to go. Inter Milan conceded a second equaliser in the 88th minute to Lazio, with both managers Simeone Inzaghi and Marco Baronu sent off. At Parma, both managers (Napoli's Conte and his Parma counterpart Christian Chivu) were shown red cards for remonstrations on the touchline. In injury time, Napoli had a penalty overturned by VAR and Inter Milan had a goal disallowed due to offside.

Napoli's final match is at home to Cagliari, while Inter are at Como. It's Napoli's title to lose!

Empoli won 3-1 at Monza to keep their hopes of beating the drop alive, with Liam Henderson subbed at half time with Empoli traling 1-0. Emploi scored three second-half goals and sit joint-18th going into their final match at home to Verona, who are three points ahead of them.

Lewis Ferguson's Bologna, four days after winning the Coppa Italia, went down 3-2 to Fiorentina which means they cannot now qualify for the Champions League.

Great post

The atmosphere inside the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will be sensational this weekend, can you imagine!

[GloryGlory]

Great post

The atmosphere inside the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will be sensational this weekend, can you imagine!

I imagine the whole of Naples will be partying all day and well into the night if Napoli go on to take the title.

[Pagan Hibernia]

I missed the party in Naples two years ago.

Might have to try and get over for a couple of days next week if they manage to finish the job.

As has been said though, both the top two have been pretty flaky in the last couple of months. Anything could happen on the final day

[GRA]

IF Napoli can get the job done next weekend, it will be some season for Scots over there, with McTominay, Gilmour & Ferguson winning trophies. We should be proud of the impact they have had, more Scots should test themselves abroad rather than go to the OF or England.

[Fratelli]

Check out online the fantastic pre-match tifo by Roma’s Curva Sud in honour of Claudio Ranieri’s last home game…superb.

[NC1875]

Lewis Ferguson spoke well on Talksport earlier.

Why any young player would go to Celtic/Rangers when you can go and live in Italy with the lifestyle that goes with it, is beyond me.

Glad the Scottish boys are doing well over there. Come on Napoli on Friday night.

[Jamesie]

I suspect the drama in Serie B this week is being overshadowed by the race for the scudetto - but financial irregularities at Brescia may just have given my Italian team, Frosinone, a reprieve from the relegation playoff and potential back to back relegations (also a possible lifeline for currently relegated-to-Serie-C Sampdoria):

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6365332/2025/05/20/brescia-relegated-sampdoria-italian-football/

[Billy Whizz]

The games been brought forward to this Friday night

[Pagan Hibernia]

The games been brought forward to this Friday night

Which?

[JeMeSouviens]

Which?

Napoli and Inter’s final fixtures.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Napoli and Inter’s final fixtures.

Excellent.

I'll crack open a bottle of chianti and order in a pizza 🍕

[pollution]

If Napoli lose and Inter draw is it true that they would have a play off as goal difference does not apply for the final game of the season ?

[greenbelly]

If Napoli lose and Inter draw is it true that they would have a play off as goal difference does not apply for the final game of the season ?

pretty sure if they both finish on same points, then they gotta do a 1 off playoff to decide the champs.

Goal difference only dictates which of the sides gets to host that match ( currently Inter got the better GD ).

[lyonhibs]

pretty sure if they both finish on same points, then they gotta do a 1 off playoff to decide the champs.

Goal difference only dictates which of the sides gets to host that match ( currently Inter got the better GD ).

Is that not only if the h2h record between the 2 is identical? Thought that was the primary decider in Italy not GD?

[Onceinawhile]

Is that not only if the h2h record between the 2 is identical? Thought that was the primary decider in Italy not GD?

Yes. Head to head is the primary decider, but they drew both games by the same score, so it goes to a playoff at a neutral venue.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Really looking forward to this tonight! Forza Napoli! Just win

[7Hero]

Forza Napoli Sempre !

[Stairway 2 7]

Scenes from Naples are tremendous, hopefully the team step up after some nervous weeks

[Since452]

Sad to see my Italian team Sampdoria languishing in Serie B. Had a soft spot for them ever since Lombardo played for them in the Football Italia Channel 4 days. Simpler time.

They've now been relegated to Serie C. Horrible time for them.

[Hibs4185]

Not watched Série A since I was about 10 and it was on channel 4 on a Saturday morning.

Watching tonight though

[CropleyWasGod]

They've now been relegated to Serie C. Horrible time for them.

Isn't that still in doubt? One of the teams above them might have a points deduction, which would keep Sampa up.

[HoboHarry]

Isn't that still in doubt? One of the teams above then might have a points deduction, which would keep Sampa up.
Correct, possible 4 point deduction for Brescia which would save Sampdoria.

[Since452]

Isn't that still in doubt? One of the teams above them might have a points deduction, which would keep Sampa up.

Fingers crossed!

[Hibs4185]

Not watched Série A since I was about 10 and it was on channel 4 on a Saturday morning.

Watching tonight though

[hibsbollah]

Gilmour needs to hit the target there.

[hibsbollah]

Inter 1 up

[JimBHibees]

Gilmour needs to hit the target there.

Think he had to play it first time

[bingo70]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

[JimBHibees]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

Don’t think he did

[CropleyWasGod]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

2, in 1905 :greengrin

https://www.scottishsporthistory.com/sports-history-news-and-blog/the-scots-who-won-the-italian-league-in-1905-jack-diment-and-james-squair#:~:text=Only%20two%20male%20Scottish%20foot ballers,the%20club's%20first%20'Scudetto'.

[hibsbollah]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

No, he won a Serie B title, unbelievably.

[Aldo]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

Now a quick check reveals that Jack Diment and James Squair won the Scudetto with Juventus in 1905!

Edit: CWG beat me to it!

[bingo70]

No, he won a Serie B title, unbelievably.

incredible, I’d never have thought that.

[JeMeSouviens]

Var seems to be pish in Italy too.

[BILLYHIBS]

Did Joe Jordan win Seria A when he played in Italy?

If not, has any Scotsman ever won that league before?

Apologies if well covered earlier in the thread

Rose Reilly 8 Serie A’s 4 Italian Cups 1 World Cup

[JimBHibees]

No, he won a Serie B title, unbelievably.

They got relegated in his first season for Milan

[hibsbollah]

They got relegated in his first season for Milan

Jambo erse, imagine getting a team like Milan relegated :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Jambo erse, imagine getting a team like Milan relegated :greengrin

:faf:

[cameronw-hfc]

Napoli picked it up here last few mins. Feels like a goal is coming. Also feels like the whole football world wants them to win this.

[Smartie]

Not watched Série A since I was about 10 and it was on channel 4 on a Saturday morning.

Watching tonight though

Would have been great if for a bizarre bit of nostalgia channel 4 got the rights for tonight, epic theme tune and all.

Early 90s Italian football was fantastic.

[hibsbollah]

Scotto!!

[HoboHarry]

Yaaaaaaasssssss....... let him be the one that scores the goal that wins the title...... :aok:

[Smartie]

Rose Reilly 8 Serie A’s 4 Italian Cups 1 World Cup

The shows they had on her on the BBC were fantastic.

It’s actually a disgrace that she’s not considered more of a national hero and revered as such.

Doesn’t show Scotland up in a great light.

[JeMeSouviens]

Keeper didn’t exactly cover himself in glory but we’ll take it. :greengrin

[Stairway 2 7]

"He loves the tartin army"

[Kato]

The shows they had on her on the BBC were fantastic.

It’s actually a disgrace that she’s not considered more of a national hero and revered as such.

Doesn’t show Scotland up in a great light.It was brilliant. Well worth a watch. She really knows her stuff.

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[BILLYHIBS]

The shows they had on her on the BBC were fantastic.

It’s actually a disgrace that she’s not considered more of a national hero and revered as such.

Doesn’t show Scotland up in a great light.

Scored in the World Cup Final for Italy v W Germany 1984 in a 3-1 win

Just read she is an Ambassador for Celtic :confused:

[bingo70]

Rose Reilly 8 Serie A’s 4 Italian Cups 1 World Cup

Not a Scotsman 😜 😂

[BILLYHIBS]

Not a Scotsman 😜 😂

She was a better player than most men I have seen. :greengrin

[renato]

McSauce is truly having the season of his life. I can’t think of a better box to box midfielder in the world right now

[renato]

Lukaku, wow!

[Callum_62]

Some goal tbf

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[renato]

Party time in Naples now!

[BILLYHIBS]

McSauce is truly having the season of his life. I can’t think of a better box to box midfielder in the world right now
Manure could have done with him the other night

Crazy decision to let him go

[Hibees1973]

Woof.

These Itaies from Naples know how to celebrate.

They've gone a bit early though.

[pollution]

Woof.

These Itaies from Naples know how to celebrate.

They've gone a bit early though.

What ??

[Trinity Hibee]

What ??

😂

[renato]

When McTominay scored

https://x.com/theythinkkits/status/1926013017851887967?s=46&t=osNpFGVrFz7RI1V9qQy7yw

[lugz]

Imagine leaving a plastic club/league like Man United to come play your football in a place like Naples. They'll be treated like Kings.

[we are hibs]

Have you ever seen someone take so long to engrave a trophy? [emoji23]

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[CropleyWasGod]

Have you ever seen someone take so long to engrave a trophy? [emoji23]

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It's the land of Michelangelo and da Vinci. Give the guy a break. It's a tough gig. :greengrin

[Pagan Hibernia]

Have you ever seen someone take so long to engrave a trophy? [emoji23]

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Pressure's on that lad. He's sweating.

He has one job all year :greengrin

[Pagan Hibernia]

Imagine leaving a plastic club/league like Man United to come play your football in a place like Naples. They'll be treated like Kings.

Man Utd aren't a plastic club. They've been a genuine European giant since the 1950s... and I'm no fan of them.

[lugz]

Man Utd aren't a plastic club. They've been a genuine European giant since the 1950s... and I'm no fan of them.

They very much are now, if their owners had their way they'd have 70,000 tourists watching every week.

[renato]

McTominay might emerge again in a couple of months! Immortality in Naples for him

[Pagan Hibernia]

They very much are now, if their owners had their way they'd have 70,000 tourists watching every week.

That's true.

[worcesterhibby]

Man Utd aren't a plastic club. They've been a genuine European giant since the 1950s... and I'm no fan of them.

Napoli are 200 x more a club of the people than either of the Manchester clubs will ever be

[Pagan Hibernia]

Napoli are 200 x more a club of the people than either of the Manchester clubs will ever be

Different culture and country. Manchester is a working class city and both clubs have local working class support.

Those supporters aren't responsible for the regimes in charge.

If an oil state took over Napoli and they dominated Italy and Europe their supporters would love it. Sad but true.

[Bishop Hibee]

My Great great grandfather who is from a village near Napoli and settled in Leith is buried at Rosebank Cemetery. Forza Napoli!

[we are hibs]

Why are the club owners/Presidents getting winners medals?

Also the number 4 in the Italian flag on the back of the shirts reminds me of when it was on channel 4

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[Pagan Hibernia]

Why are the club owners/Presidents getting winners medals?

Also the number 4 in the Italian flag on the back of the shirts reminds me of when it was on channel 4

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Me too!

[TrinityHFC]

Woof.

These Itaies from Naples know how to celebrate.

They've gone a bit early though.

We are allowing this are we? I think this has been accepted as an offensive term for decades.

[JimBHibees]

We are allowing this are we? I think this has been accepted as an offensive term for decades.

Yep very poor

[Stonewall]

Different culture and country. Manchester is a working class city and both clubs have local working class support.

Those supporters aren't responsible for the regimes in charge.

If an oil state took over Napoli and they dominated Italy and Europe their supporters would love it. Sad but true.

You think the Camorra would let that happen?

[Pagan Hibernia]

You think the Camorra would let that happen?

I don't know exactly how far the camorra's tentacles extend into that club today. Maybe you do.

[B.H.F.C]

Presentation was all a bit mental there. Took them the best part of two hours to lift the trophy after the game. No that I’d complain, and I’d definitely hang around for it, but imagine lifting a trophy at quarter past midnight!

[Pagan Hibernia]

Presentation was all a bit mental there. Took them the best part of two hours to lift the trophy after the game. No that I’d complain, and I’d definitely hang around for it, but imagine lifting a trophy at quarter past midnight!

One of the things I hate about modern football. The presentations are all so choreographed and neat and tidy and well organised. Give them the trophy 5 minutes after the final whistle when everyone's still buzzing.

[DH1875]

Crowds outside the stadium are mental.

[Kato]

Crowds outside the stadium are mental.https://youtu.be/iquu9GzFGto?si=QlMSHAa-SCeA309l

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[Hibs4185]

One of the things I hate about modern football. The presentations are all so choreographed and neat and tidy and well organised. Give them the trophy 5 minutes after the final whistle when everyone's still buzzing.

Maybe the trophy was somewhere in between como and Naples in case inter won it?

[green day]

Maybe the trophy was somewhere in between como and Naples in case inter won it?

I dont think so, the engraving was taking place in the stadium in Naples.

[overdrive]

I dont think so, the engraving was taking place in the stadium in Naples.

Yep and pretty much immediately after full time. Poor guy could have taken his time doing it. I really wish they didn’t have the sound on when the camera cut to him every 30 seconds. The sound went right through me.

Whoever decided to have the manager press conferences before the trophy presentation should be sacked

[Colr]

Josh Doig’s Sassuollo getting promoted.

Keep eyes on Liam Henderson’s Empoli who are in a relegation fight.

[Speedy]

Josh Doig’s Sassuollo getting promoted.

Keep eyes on Liam Henderson’s Empoli who are in a relegation fight.

Good news for Empoli is that they stay up if they win

[Big_Franck]

Josh Doig’s Sassuollo getting promoted.

Keep eyes on Liam Henderson’s Empoli who are in a relegation fight.

Empoli play on Sunday, at home to Verona who are also in the relegation fight.


A win at home to Verona and Henderson's Empoli stay up. Hope they do it!

[Hibbyradge]

When, and where, will I be able to watch highlights of the Napoli game last night?

[green day]

Pretty good year for Scottish interest with captain Lewis Ferguson lifting the Italian Cup with Bologna as well.

[BILLYHIBS]

When, and where, will I be able to watch highlights of the Napoli game last night?

https://youtu.be/VQn2fW8KLto?si=ysdaHOmlP80G2-60

[Hibbyradge]

https://youtu.be/VQn2fW8KLto?si=T2J-JIlVpPHzbJfX

Cheers Bill. 👍

[Colr]

Pretty good year for Scottish interest with captain Lewis Ferguson lifting the Italian Cup with Bologna as well.

Che Adams with mid-table Torino as well.

[Jamesie]

Maybe the trophy was somewhere in between como and Naples in case inter won it?

There was actually two versions of the trophy used - one in each location. The spare will be used for next year’s competition.

[StirlingHibee]

Don't normally watch Serie A but thoroughly enjoyed the game last night. Noise and atmosphere was incredible. Don't know enough about the quality of Cagliari but thought Gilmour had an excellent game.

[JohnM1875]

Don't normally watch Serie A but thoroughly enjoyed the game last night. Noise and atmosphere was incredible. Don't know enough about the quality of Cagliari but thought Gilmour had an excellent game.

Serie A has been class the past few years. My favourite league to watch these days.

The early Saturday morning kick off is usually a stinker though!

[Jamesie]

Liam Henderson started for Empoli tonight. It’s 1-1 at half time in their home match against Verona, and with Parma 2-0 down at Atalanta and only a point ahead, it means as things stand, a win for Empoli will save them from the drop.

Henderson to deliver? We shall see…

[Fratelli]

Juventus drawing so Roma are currently in the final Champions League place…Daje Roma! 30+ minutes to go…

[hibsbollah]

Fiorentina needs a late goal to leapfrog Nazio for conference league

[Fratelli]

Che palle…Juve get a penalty to take back 4th place…

[hibsbollah]

La viola score, lazio now out of Europe as it stands

[Jamesie]

Parma go from 2-0 at half time to win 3-2 at Atalanta - all academic for Empoli though, as they’ve lost 1-2 and are relegated.

[Fratelli]

Unlucky Roma, Juve hold on and clinch 4th place.

Brilliant 2nd half of the season by Roma, similar to Hibs’ season in many ways.

[Scorrie]

Been a brilliant serie A season. Some of the football has been fantastic. Probably my favourite league to watch at the moment

[Lago]

:aok:
Been a brilliant serie A season. Some of the football has been fantastic. Probably my favourite league to watch at the moment

[Pagan Hibernia]

Unlucky Roma, Juve hold on and clinch 4th place.

Brilliant 2nd half of the season by Roma, similar to Hibs’ season in many ways.

They've amassed 53 points since late December. Average of 2.41 points per game over the last 22 games.

Ridiculous that it's still not enough for top 4. Shows what an awful start they had

[EGL2000]

Been a brilliant serie A season. Some of the football has been fantastic. Probably my favourite league to watch at the moment

Best league for me currently. Never been an English premier league fan but even those fans are complaining about the lack of competition at the top and bottom this season.

Italian league much more evenly balanced.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Best league for me currently. Never been an English premier league fan but even those fans are complaining about the lack of competition at the top and bottom this season.

Italian league much more evenly balanced.

I mean, someone other than Man City winning it for the first time in 5 years is an improvement surely? You also had teams like forest up there and fighting for a champions league spot for the majority of the season.

The English league is far from ideal, and I don't watch much of it myself, but I'd argue that it's more competitive than Spain, Germany (apart from last season with leverkusan) or France.

I agree that Serie A is excellent though.

[EGL2000]

I mean, someone other than Man City winning it for the first time in 5 years is an improvement surely? You also had teams like forest up there and fighting for a champions league spot for the majority of the season.

The English league is far from ideal, and I don't watch much of it myself, but I'd argue that it's more competitive than Spain, Germany (apart from last season with leverkusan) or France.

I agree that Serie A is excellent though.

Yeah I get the whole thing with a couple of the mid tables teams improving. But I more mean that on the last day of the season multiple teams could still win the league and be relegated. Whereas in England this has been done for ages. Made the last part feel like a bit of a dead rubber apart from for the European chasing teams.

There's also such a huge gap where it's very likely that the teams come up just get sent straight back down. Not the case in Italy. I do think Sunderland could stay up for to the cheer size of the club but will still be difficult.

[HoboHarry]

I doubt he'd win it but what's the chances of Scot McTominay at least getting a nomination for the Ballon d'or when it comes back around?