Verona Campione
@rickhough.bsky.social
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.
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Bastoni attracting a lot of criticism for his behavior in the Derby d’Italia on Saturday.
He’s not so popular in Verona either.
video.gazzetta.it/video-baston...
He’s not so popular in Verona either.
video.gazzetta.it/video-baston...
February 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Bastoni attracting a lot of criticism for his behavior in the Derby d’Italia on Saturday.
He’s not so popular in Verona either.
video.gazzetta.it/video-baston...
He’s not so popular in Verona either.
video.gazzetta.it/video-baston...
After the carnage of carnival, San Valentino and Calcio, a slow but bright start in Verona this morning.
February 16, 2026 at 8:41 AM
After the carnage of carnival, San Valentino and Calcio, a slow but bright start in Verona this morning.
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The Ladybird Adventures in History books by Lawrence Du Garde Peach. For many of us they sparked a love of history
February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Ladybird Adventures in History books by Lawrence Du Garde Peach. For many of us they sparked a love of history
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Another controversial red card in the Parma v Verona game
The Calcio Podcast with @gentlemanultra.bsky.social asks
Are referees getting worse?
open.spotify.com/show/0TJq6dW...
The Calcio Podcast with @gentlemanultra.bsky.social asks
Are referees getting worse?
open.spotify.com/show/0TJq6dW...
Spotify – Web Player
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February 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Another controversial red card in the Parma v Verona game
The Calcio Podcast with @gentlemanultra.bsky.social asks
Are referees getting worse?
open.spotify.com/show/0TJq6dW...
The Calcio Podcast with @gentlemanultra.bsky.social asks
Are referees getting worse?
open.spotify.com/show/0TJq6dW...
HT: #Parma 1-1 #Hellas 💛💙🇮🇹🏴
Despite conceding to a Bernabé wonder strike after 5mins and going down to 10 men 5 mins later, Harroiu’s 43rd min penalty even things up for Verona.
🏴 Bowie easing himself into Italian game - bundled down in the box after a great first touch for the penalty💪
#serieA
Despite conceding to a Bernabé wonder strike after 5mins and going down to 10 men 5 mins later, Harroiu’s 43rd min penalty even things up for Verona.
🏴 Bowie easing himself into Italian game - bundled down in the box after a great first touch for the penalty💪
#serieA
February 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
HT: #Parma 1-1 #Hellas 💛💙🇮🇹🏴
Despite conceding to a Bernabé wonder strike after 5mins and going down to 10 men 5 mins later, Harroiu’s 43rd min penalty even things up for Verona.
🏴 Bowie easing himself into Italian game - bundled down in the box after a great first touch for the penalty💪
#serieA
Despite conceding to a Bernabé wonder strike after 5mins and going down to 10 men 5 mins later, Harroiu’s 43rd min penalty even things up for Verona.
🏴 Bowie easing himself into Italian game - bundled down in the box after a great first touch for the penalty💪
#serieA
Roses are red
Violets are blue
24 cans of Peroni
Says I love you
Violets are blue
24 cans of Peroni
Says I love you
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
24 cans of Peroni
Says I love you
Violets are blue
24 cans of Peroni
Says I love you
Great idea!
This might be a wine podcast, but they invited me on to talk about pubs, beer and community!
Have a listen while you do the veg for your roast later
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
Have a listen while you do the veg for your roast later
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
Ep. 2608 Pub Culture, Natural Wine & Island Terroir with Katie Mather | Book Club with Richard Hough
Dive into the world of Pub Culture and Natural Wine Industry Insights. Join Richard Hough and Katie Mather in Episode 2608.
www.italianwinepodcast.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Great idea!
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Challenging playing conditions for the under 12s this morning!
February 14, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Challenging playing conditions for the under 12s this morning!
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@rickhough.bsky.social very kindly gave me a copy of this at Venice Noir and I forgot to give it a shout-out : a fine account of the season of miracles, and a nostalgic look back to when football was better.
February 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
@rickhough.bsky.social very kindly gave me a copy of this at Venice Noir and I forgot to give it a shout-out : a fine account of the season of miracles, and a nostalgic look back to when football was better.
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@rickhough.bsky.social very kindly gave me a copy of this at Venice Noir and I forgot to give it a shout-out : a fine account of the season of miracles, and a nostalgic look back to when football was better.
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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First glimpse of the carnival!
February 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
First glimpse of the carnival!
Can’t decide between tickets for the model exhibition or a Hellas football kit for my valentine this year!
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Can’t decide between tickets for the model exhibition or a Hellas football kit for my valentine this year!
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There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
Ep. 2608 Pub Culture, Natural Wine & Island Terroir with Katie Mather | Book Club with Richard Hough
Dive into the world of Pub Culture and Natural Wine Industry Insights. Join Richard Hough and Katie Mather in Episode 2608.
www.italianwinepodcast.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
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I had the pleasure of a visit to the Kays curling stone factory in Ayrshire - this is what I learned...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
‘A great wee place’: the small Scottish factory crafting Olympic curling stones
All stones in Cortina are made from granite found on tiny island in Firth of Clyde and crafted in East Ayrshire
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
I had the pleasure of a visit to the Kays curling stone factory in Ayrshire - this is what I learned...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
Fun conversation with the delightful @katiematherkm.bsky.social
🍻 pub culture
🍷 natural wines
🥂 verdicchio (the perfect wine for beer drinkers)
Plus honorable mentions for Old Peculier and Fosters Tops!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
🍻 pub culture
🍷 natural wines
🥂 verdicchio (the perfect wine for beer drinkers)
Plus honorable mentions for Old Peculier and Fosters Tops!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
Ep. 2608 Pub Culture, Natural Wine & Island Terroir with Katie Mather | Book Club with Richard Hough
Dive into the world of Pub Culture and Natural Wine Industry Insights. Join Richard Hough and Katie Mather in Episode 2608.
www.italianwinepodcast.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Fun conversation with the delightful @katiematherkm.bsky.social
🍻 pub culture
🍷 natural wines
🥂 verdicchio (the perfect wine for beer drinkers)
Plus honorable mentions for Old Peculier and Fosters Tops!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
🍻 pub culture
🍷 natural wines
🥂 verdicchio (the perfect wine for beer drinkers)
Plus honorable mentions for Old Peculier and Fosters Tops!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
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Just going to leave this here
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Just going to leave this here
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Over on Substack, today’s free post is about the English roots of #Genoa CFC
I haven’t been in a decade, far too long!
Please tell me you’ve been to the Ferraris/Marassi…
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
I haven’t been in a decade, far too long!
Please tell me you’ve been to the Ferraris/Marassi…
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Over on Substack, today’s free post is about the English roots of #Genoa CFC
I haven’t been in a decade, far too long!
Please tell me you’ve been to the Ferraris/Marassi…
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
I haven’t been in a decade, far too long!
Please tell me you’ve been to the Ferraris/Marassi…
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
So easy to forget that sledging is an Olympic sport!
February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
So easy to forget that sledging is an Olympic sport!
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Sentences I never ever thought I would write:
ITALY WIN BY TEN WICKETS
ITALY WIN BY TEN WICKETS
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Sentences I never ever thought I would write:
ITALY WIN BY TEN WICKETS
ITALY WIN BY TEN WICKETS
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Always worth remembering when we are complaining about being stuck in traffic...
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Always worth remembering when we are complaining about being stuck in traffic...
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🆕 Feature on the Gentleman Ultra
When Newcastle humbled Inter
In 1970 Newcastle humbled Inter at St James’ Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate young Geordie.
www.gentlemanultra.com/2026/01/28/n...
By @rickhough.bsky.social
When Newcastle humbled Inter
In 1970 Newcastle humbled Inter at St James’ Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate young Geordie.
www.gentlemanultra.com/2026/01/28/n...
By @rickhough.bsky.social
Notes from Verona: When Newcastle humbled Inter -
In 1970 Newcastle United humbled Inter Milan at St James' Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate Geordie. Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, ...
www.gentlemanultra.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🆕 Feature on the Gentleman Ultra
When Newcastle humbled Inter
In 1970 Newcastle humbled Inter at St James’ Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate young Geordie.
www.gentlemanultra.com/2026/01/28/n...
By @rickhough.bsky.social
When Newcastle humbled Inter
In 1970 Newcastle humbled Inter at St James’ Park. A chance discovery in an attic brought the memories flooding back for one passionate young Geordie.
www.gentlemanultra.com/2026/01/28/n...
By @rickhough.bsky.social
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Yeah, buddy!
This is how it's done, folks.
This is how it's done, folks.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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