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Heroes & Villains => Villa Memories => Topic started by: Scratchins on July 05, 2023, 09:07:21 AM

Title: O Sole Mio
Post by: Scratchins on July 05, 2023, 09:07:21 AM

An advert from Wall’s has resurfaced – the Just One Cornetto one and has reminded me of one of my favourite memories. When English teams were allowed back into European football Villa travelled to Milan to play Inter and the Italians were noticeably apprehensive of us. At the end of the game our fans broke into the advert song which was to the tune of Ole Solo Mio – a Neapolitan song. The incomprehension on the Italian fans faces was a sight to behold.  Anyone else remember it?                               

Title: Re: O Sole Mio
Post by: Bad English on July 05, 2023, 12:42:43 PM

Please tell me they sang the words to the Wall's advert!

Title: Re: O Sole Mio
Post by: Scratchins on July 05, 2023, 04:23:47 PM

Yes they did

Title: Re: O Sole Mio
Post by: LeeB on July 05, 2023, 04:58:34 PM

I was there that night, don't rememeber this specifically but I do remember some Inter fans coming over and exchanging scarves and flags which was nice, but a couple of nobs threw something which obviously didn't go down so well

Title: Re: O Sole Mio
Post by: four fornicholl on July 05, 2023, 05:08:02 PM

The only song I remember was “ jozeph Venglos claret and blue army”throughout the half time break.

Title: Re: O Sole Mio
Post by: PeterWithe on July 05, 2023, 05:08:59 PM

I was also there and don’t remember that being sung.