All Posts by David Schiavone

David Schiavone

After graduating from Strathclyde University I started writing on a number of subjects and found football to be my forte. I hope you enjoy what I write and feel free to comment/criticise (I can take it). I am an aspiring writer/journalist/broadcaster. I have written for World Architecture News and Heriot-Watt Student Newspaper while also contributing to Salvesen Boys Football Club as a match reporter. In addition, I co-host 2 weekly football podcasts available through FootballFanCast.com and have recently began working on another spate of articles for SerieAtalk.com, EPLtalk.com, Soccerlens, europeangoals.com and footiefever.co.cc.

The Future is Bright, The Future is Azzurrini

The Future is Bright, The Future is Azzurrini

As the Azzurri floundered and failed in South Africa, it was left to the Azzurrini to provide the Italian nation with something at cheer about or at the very least restore some national pride, which they managed to do, and even more so if it weren’t for the great German machine. Heading to the European…

Ibrahimovic is the Best in the World: Yes or No?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic - unappreciated genius?

Now regular listeners to the Italian Football FanCast and the Manchester United Football FanCast will be very aware of my liking for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, some of my colleagues would even call it a blind obsession. After weeks of mockery, I have decided to take it upon myself to explain why I think Zlatan is truly…

Il Grande Torino: The Superga Tragedy 60 Years On

Il Grande Torino: The Superga Tragedy 60 Years On

May 4th 2009 witnessed the 60th anniversary of the Superga air disaster. It is a day remembered throughout Italy, with a sense of tragedy and mysticism, but ultimately fondness. Il Grande Torino as the side were affectionately known, were undoubtedly the best side in Italy, in Europe and arguably the World. It is a tragedy…

Cannavaro: A step in the wrong direction?

Cannavaro: A step in the wrong direction?

Juventus need to strengthen their back line, that is apparent, but is Fabio Cannavaro the right man to lead the Bianconeri in the next decade? His protracted return to the Old Lady seems like a step in the wrong direction for Italy’s most successful team. It has come to light this week that Fabio Cannavaro…