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Verona Campione

@rickhough.bsky.social

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Author of Verona Campione, Verona at War and Notes from Verona. Optimistic Hellas Verona season ticket holder with a passion for the past. And wine. Also beer. Some whisky too.

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · Apr 17

The amazing underdog story of how Hellas Verona conquered the giants of Italian football to become Serie A champions.

Available now to preorder>

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/verona-...

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 4h

That’s the second time Noel Edmonds has come into my orbit today! First on the Louis Theroux podcast and now this!

Nothing since the House Party and now twice in one day!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 11h

That goes straight to the top of my reading list!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 11h

Probably the best sponsorship deal in the world?

www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/10/carl...

Carlsberg return could turn Liverpool football shirt into a classic

Liverpool FC’s front-of-shirt sponsorship is approaching a pivotal moment, with Standard Chartered’s £50m-per-year deal up for renewal in 2027. As the market shifts towards low and no alcohol branding...

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 11h

My last couple of outings have been mid-week (Champions League and Italy) and getting back to Verona afterwards is a bit of a nightmare, but wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Bucket list stuff!

Couldn’t do it every weekend! Bentegodi for me!

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 11h

The San Siro is a cathedral!

It can be pretty chaotic but I think that’s mainly down to the sheer size and numbers involved.

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 12h

My 5 essential wine reads from the last 7 days (in case you missed them first time around!):

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My 5 essential wine reads from the last 7 days (in case you missed them first time around):

10 of the Best Red Wines From Italy’s Alto Adige (by Edward Deitch) https://vinepair.com/good-wine-reviews/best-red-wine-from-alto-adige/ Opening a Book with Kevin Day (by Meg Maker) https://www.

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 12h

Absolutely! Seems bonkers that they’re discarding it!

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Mark Gordon @markgordonmedia.bsky.social · 15h

🇮🇹My book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ is out in 2026 and you can pre-order it NOW via @Waterstones and save 25%!

⚽️ Use the code “OCTOBER25” at the checkout to redeem the 25% discount from Tue 14 to Fri 16 Oct 2026. Link⬇️

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Scott Balaam @scottbalaam.bsky.social · 1d

Hi all, I’ve just finished my #GenoaLazio piece. It was a much needed win and a fun day but read about my ‘delightful’ FlixBus experience!

I’m pleased the #The38 challenge is still in play!

I hope you like it - feel free to comment and share!

www.tibsnews.co.uk/calcio-amore...

#SSLazio
#Lazio

Domenica Bastardi game 5 of 38: Lazio dominate Genoa 3-0 in away day drama and unforgettable atmosphere - TIBS News

After the derby defeat — and with suspensions and injuries piling up — I couldn’t help but feel worried. Danilo Cataldi was the only available central midfielder in the first-team squad, and rumours w...

www.tibsnews.co.uk

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Tobias Jones @tobiasjones.bsky.social · 1d

My piece about the new Monster of Florence dramatisation 👇

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Were their body parts used in satanic rituals? Netflix tackles the horrific ‘Monster of Florence’ murders

It was a brutal killing spree that gripped Italy – yet so little is still known. Why were lovers murdered in their cars? Why were their sexual organs often targeted? Author Tobias Jones sifts the evid...

www.theguardian.com

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing stories Diarmid! And a familiar face too!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 1d

Something’s changing if even the Aussies are cutting back!

Victoria Wells aka Professor Pub 🍻 @professorpub.bsky.social · 1d

An interesting article about the impact of consumers drinking less in restaurants - first time I have heard the phrases "damp drinking" for drinking less volume overall or "99% sober" for a mostly dry lifestyle with the occasional exception! www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oc...

‘It’s really good for the staff’: how restaurants adapt to customers drinking less

Alcohol is an important source of revenue for many restaurants. With consumption on the decline, venues could be left in a precarious position

www.theguardian.com

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 1d

Message from a colleague.

How’s your Monday morning going?

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Mark Gordon @markgordonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

OUT IN 2026!! 🇮🇹⚽️

My first book, Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years, published by Pitch Publishing is out in the new year.

Stay tuned this week for presale details!!!

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

This Is Fascism

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Mark Gordon @markgordonmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Highly recommend this excellent BBC podcast on Scott McTominay featuring brilliant voices such as Pat Nevin Steve Clarke @minarzouki.bsky.social and me!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Scottish Football Podcast - Scott McTominay: Our Brother of Naples - BBC Sounds

How did Scott McTominay go from United reject to a Ballon d’Or Nominee?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 4d

Got a rather pleasant surprise this morning when I stumbled across my own name when I was researching a wine maker!

Completely forgotten I’d tasted her wine never mind written about her which is the advantage of leaving a paper trail!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 4d

Hoping this guy can string a few games together for Hellas this season!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 4d

Outstanding deep dive into the social, political and economic context behind the 84/85 season on @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/0vdp...

Spotify – Web Player

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Stephen Kasiewicz @skasiewicz.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely tremendous comeback for Scotland to win against Greece.
Delighted that Lewis Ferguson scored his first international goal. The Bologna midfielder has one of the best in his position in Italy over the last couple of years.

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 5d

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 6d

Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...

The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America

Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more

www.theguardian.com

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations Fabio! Truly iconic image on the front cover as well!

Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 5d

Keeping some great company in the Amazon charts at the moment!

What a great player Davey Cooper was.

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 6d

Stone cold classic! Hope it still gets an occasional outing!