Channel 4's Football Italia was staple viewing for football fans in the 90s and early 00s and fans of the show were given a treat last night with BT Sports' airing of Golazzo: The Football Italia Story.
The hour long retrospective saw host of the show James Richardson look back on the success of the program alongside interviews with Paul Ince, Gianfranco Zola, Paul Elliott, Ray Wilkins, Joe Jordan, Luther Blissett, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Paul Heaton and Peter Brackley.
It was a real nostalgia trip for many football fans who grew up in the 90s and there was a great reaction to last night's showing:
Just caught up with the brilliant @btsportfootball doc on Football Italia with @acjimbo As soon as the music came on, I was transported back to 1992. Would thoroughly recommend you giving it a watch.
— Sam Inkersole (@Sam_InkersoleTM) April 1, 2018
If you remember Football Italia, this is a great documentary about how the programme was made. https://t.co/6dIqWt6dSy
— ProSportsFilm&Photo (@peterhatter) April 1, 2018
Absolutely loved the @btsportfootball documentary on football Italia. Fantastic nostalgia #Golazzo
— Geoff SWFC (@GeoffSWFC) April 1, 2018
@btsportfootball Im speechless at how much watching #Golazzo has taken me back years watching #footballitalia every Saturday and games on Sunday. Id just like to say thank you for the memories! I dont think the journey is over, I hope its just the beginning @acjimbo #DareToDream
— Ben James (@BenJames81) April 1, 2018
Just caught up with #Golazzo - The Football Italia Story from last night.
Pitched perfectly, just like the original shows.
Great nostalgia and memories.
— Ant Meals (@antmeals) April 1, 2018
Watching Golazzo: The Football Italia Story on #btsport I was obsessed with this program throughout my school years. Italian football in the 90’s was special & who can forget the impressive James Richardson who’d be sat there with his pile of newspapers & espressos! #arrivederci
— asad (@asadbc) April 1, 2018
