A few days ago was the 50th anniversary of Swindon Town beating AS Roma 4-0 (5-2 on aggregate) at The County Ground to win the League Cup Winners Cup.
The competition was created by the Football League, and their Italian counterparts, because, under league rules, 3rd Division Swindon were not allowed to enter the Fairs Cup (Europa League) after their League Cup win over Arsenal.
The Italian FA were so impressed with Swindon's performance against Roma, the Anglo Italian Cup was created. Swindon won that too, beating Juventus twice (1-0 in Turin and 4-0 at home) on the way to the Final in Naples. Swindon beat Napoli 3-0 to lift the trophy.
Five months after the Napoli win, I was born and Swindon Town have never graced such heights again.
Possible connection? ?