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Good news. It also saves him from 2 training sessions each day at Inter.

Apologies for delay, where does the time go? Says man who can sleep on a washing line. Mike Riley with a monster dose of Elephantitus

This caused my Alt-Right Browser to explode. No more offensive language please.

The most popular song in the "balcony song fest" (after the National Anthem – naturally) was "Azzurro" by 83yrs young Paolo Conte. I look forward to seeing him again at San Remo next month. This is "Gli Impermeabili" a favourite of mine – and who else sings about Raincoats ? Mocambò (Paolo’s mythical favourite Bar) Dampers down Rain over the night signs. I must think it over, think it over... But it will depend, it will depend... Which story do you want me to tell? Ah! I can't say no, no no, no no, no no, no no, no no, no no, no no... And It will start again Like in a rendez-vous I go down to get me a coffee, Excuse me a moment. Pass your hand here, like this Above my bruises. But how it rains well on the raincoats! And not upon the soul. But how it rains well on the raincoats! And not upon the soul

Despite all his foibles and eccentricities, I'm still fascinated by Conte – the character behind the mask – and this brief interview with Emanuele Giaccherini for Corriere dello Sport is my current favourite. Former Juventus winger Emanuele Giaccherini gave an insight into Antonio Conte’s training methods and why he believes they can transform Inter. “He bleeds you dry.” “When I read Conte was coming to Inter, I thought they’ve found the right person to take them back to the top. "Conte is a winner who lifted trophies both in Italy and abroad. He can bring a winning mentality to those who haven’t found it yet. “I can testify with confidence that Conte’s training sessions are shocking. I experienced them both at Juve and on international duty, especially when preparing for the Euros, and I can assure you in the afternoon I just wanted to collapse on to a couch and watch TV. “Conte bleeds you dry, because it’s the work on the training ground that he builds his success on. His watchwords are culture of hard work, sacrifice, hunger and fighting spirit. “Juve remain the favourites for the Scudetto and Inter might not manage to bridge the gap straight away, but they will be one of the favourites with Conte in charge.”

In an interview with RaiTV during the International break, he confirmed he sees the next 4 years with Chelsea and dismissed suggestion that he might join up with his former Boss. Playing alongside Verratti (and one other) in Mancini's different formations, its a joy to watch the current Azzurri squad, they're overflowing in midfield options, both in established players and young pretenders.

"erskblue" – Great pic of Dennis Rofe, that's probably the "sharpest" he ever looked, do you remember some of the jackets he wore when he first joined us? I did admire his energy and commitment. "Big Doug" – The last article I read of Doug, he was about to go up in front of "the Beak" for assaulting a "Mook" who had given "Mrs Doug" a hard time. I'd be genuinely grateful to learn if he got off.

Pippo Inzaghi, former great player and current Lazio coach, takes time out to relax Nice "James Dean" T-shirt, fine time-piece, nice shorts, all on a golden beach, kissed by Mare Nostrum ( did I miss anything ??? )

Claudia Romani Model and Women's Referee Luverly Shirt, truly a "Good Look" ?

LOVELY, LOVELY LAURA

Mancini – on a good run at the moment – picks his good friend and former team-mate to join the Azzurri board (Nazionale delegation) Luca, cordiali saluti

Definitely. Only one team in Milan…

Lots of money on Wednesday – "decisive" announcement

BBC Diversity and Inclusion Dept have finally taken on a White Man, the first in 10 years... how diverse and inclusive. Being the BBC, I'm sure he's encouraged to rush home and breast-feed his kids.

That will never work…. it's not called a Cockpit for nothing

Would you buy a Lottery Ticket for me UPDATE https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/sky-sports-news-arrivano-conferme-l-inter-vuole-sia-lukaku-che-victor-moses-308603

It's "Diversity" Comrade, ain't it wonderful. F**kin Crooks

Would you buy my Lottery Ticket this week https://www.fcinternews.it

Watching the downward spiral of Ciro Immobile (Lazio) is painful. Gabriel Batistuta said to be interested in taking on Middlesboro. 2017 he was interviewed at Francesco Totti's 40th birthday bash and claimed that his career had left him with painful ankles and that he had considered amputation. Glad he's recovered. A wonderful player, in my view and greatly admired in Florence. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Respect to Roma fans for invading training ground and even flying to New York in order to complain about the 24hr Notice to Daniele de Rossi. One Club, man and boy – "See yourself out" Stronzo •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Every Cloud has a Silver Lining – Mino Raiolo cops a 3 month Worldwide Ban – doubt he'll go hungry.

Following today's episode from Treachery May, I hope they pay Antonio in £sterling and not euros (€10.3m)