Secret Session For Italian Giants

EVO-STIK League Southern Winchester City held a secret training session for Italian giants Inter Milan before their Europa League defeat at neighbours Southampton on Thursday night.

Posted Monday, November 07, 2016 by evostikleaguesouthern.co.uk

The Citizens played host to the managerless Serie A side before their 2-1 defeat at St Mary's Stadium, hosting a two hour training session for the full Nerazzurri squad at the The Denplan City Ground after agreeing to provide their facilities for a private session.

Officials at the EVO-STIK League Southern South & West club were delighted to record another first for the Hampshire club before a famous win in Europe for their Premier League neighbours despite having to keep it under wraps until afterwards.

In a statement ahead of their 2-0 league win at Swindon Supermarine on Saturday, officials also hailed the ground staff and volunteers for stepping in at short notice to ensure their guests were happy.

The club said: "We are delighted to report that we were able to play host to the full Inter Milan squad, prior to their Europa League game against Southampton. They held a two hour training session, led by their new interim coach - following the departure of their manager [Frank de Boer] earlier this week.

"We were asked to provide our facilities, on the basis that it would be a private session - hence we were unable to publicise the visit. We should like to thank Ray Bulpitt and Izzy for working very hard to produce a great looking pitch - which Inter were very happy with.

"Also, Darrell and Julie Gowers along with Judy M put several hours into cleaning the dressing rooms, which was hard work for sure. So, yet again - a real move forward for our club. We should all be proud!"