Emmet Gates

Emmet is an Irish/Argentine football journalist who lives in London. Emmet has been writing about the Italian game for more than a decade with a host of publications. Read More

Latest posts by Emmet Gates

Why Jamie Vardy to Cremonese is Serie A’s Most Intriguing Summer Swoop

Even the most clairvoyant calcio fan could not have predicted Jamie Vardy signing for Cremonese.  ... Read More

Wounded Animals Spezia and Catanzaro Looking to Kickstart Their Season

Spezia must shake off the hangover of last season’s play-off final defeat in order get their campaign up and running when they host Catanzaro on Saturday. ... Read More

Is Ivan Juric Really the Man to Replace Gian Piero Gasperini at Atalanta?

Ivan Juric took over from Gian Piero Gasperini at Atalanta this summer, but can the new manager live up to the task? ... Read More

Why Do Brazilian Stars Fail to Shine at Juventus?

As Douglas Luiz departed Juventus for Nottingham Forest, he's the latest in a long line of Brazilians to have failed in Turin, but why? ... Read More

Nico Paz Shows Why Como Are Standing Their Ground With Dazzling Display Against Lazio

Nico Paz's performance against Lazio showed exactly why Como are so keen to keep a hold of the Argentine in the final days of the transfer window. ... Read More

After (Just) Avoiding Serie C, What Next for Sampdoria?

Sampdoria narrowly avoided relegation to Serie C last season, so what can we expect in 2025-26? ... Read More

Pescara Kick Off Season With A ‘Dream’ as They Face Cesena in Serie B Curtain Raiser

Newly promoted Pescara host Cesena in the Serie B curtain raiser as another exciting season of football starts in Abruzzo. ... Read More

Juventus’ Quiet Window of Uncertainty is a Cause for Concern

Juventus have been unusually quiet in the summer transfer window, and it's difficult to guess how the team will look come September. ... Read More

Giovanni Leoni’s Parma Exit Another Example of Serie A’s Ailing Financial Power

Giovanni Leoni's impending move to Liverpool from Parma is another example of Serie A's diminishing financial power. ... Read More

Gianluigi Donnarumma at a Career Crossroads as PSG and Spurs Meet in Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma finds himself in a strange situation as Luis Enrique makes a major European Super Cup decision. ... Read More

Stefano Pioli’s Stock is High as He Returns to Fiorentina… How Far Can He Take Them?

Stefano Pioli is back at Fiorentina after a six-year absence, and he finds the club in a very different place. ... Read More

Papu Gomez is Back: Padova Confirm Deal for Former Atalanta Star

Papu Gomez has returned to Italian football after signing for Padova in Serie B. Can he still make an impact? ... Read More