 The competition was played intermittently between 1970 and 1996 between clubs from England and Italy . It was founded by Gigi Peronace , following the two @-@ team Anglo @-@ Italian League Cup in 1969 . The initial Anglo @-@ Italian Cup was played as an annual tournament from 1970 to 1973 . The first final was abandoned early due to violence , with Swindon Town declared the winners . During its time the tournament had a reputation for violence between fans , but it returned as a semi @-@ professional tournament from 1976 before it was abolished again in 1986 . 
