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thanks again - it took a while for anyone to notice me there but now they have, it's been a great boost. Much appreciated you gents.

Thanks, I missed or forgot it, the shame! I'll do my best with Google Translate.

Thanks for trying1 Your dear dad might be surprised at how even the smallest details could help :D

Hello again all, I hope all's well in the world of Juve. My John Charles story 'The Gigante' is now at July/August 1957, the pre-season stage of his debut for Juventus. Please can anyone help with info and details on Piazza San Carlo, the club's headquarters (?) of the era, and also of their...

In the late 1980s there was a benefit game held for John (and Bobby Collins) at Elland Road, Leeds - and a few Juventus players played in the friendly match. Michel Platini was one and he was still fantastic. I remember Scirea too, who looked a supreme defender. Ian Rush played too...

Thanks JJ, your comment about the pools is helpful. It looked a fantastic venue.

Hi all. Can anyone help with information about the stadium when JC was playing for Juventus, please? Info on the web is pretty limited, even though it looked a fantastic place to play. I know it was for a while 'dedicated' to Mussolini but I'm more interested in the facilities there. Did it...

I know JC was compared with Hansen quite a lot, but John was considered not only the best centre-forward around but also the best centre-half too. I never saw him play, I was born in 1965, but I believe all the plaudits about how good he was :)

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Not a true supporter then eh, Swag, your neighbour? :D - - - Updated - - - that's an amazing coincidence, Jem83! And very impressive. i know Peter Lorimer quite well, and I used to work next door to the Commercial for a few years and so I met them both in there a few times. John was a...

Hello all, I'd just like to let you know that I joined this fine forum because I'm writing a novel about John Charles' first season with the mighty Juventus. I was lucky enough to meet him a few times and he was as honest and genuine and amicable as all the reports say. Great guy, great...