The Ballardini Ballad
The saga from last season continues to spill into the offseason but one of the biggest questions seems to be answered. After Davide Ballardini engineered a miracle on his second stint on the Palermo bench last season, it appeared only logical that he stay on for next season. Of course, in the world of Maurizio Zamparini, logic has a place […]
Offseason Upheaval
It’s not that one expects things to change overnight, but there was hope that staying up in Serie A would create an opportunity to bring some stability back to Palermo. Of course, with Maurizio Zamparini at the helm, hope turns into a plea for at least an ounce of realization that a club can only be successful […]
Fabio Viviani – Caretaker
With the craziness that has transpired over the past couple weeks, Palermo will have their third coach take charge of a match on Sunday against Genoa – or fourth if you consider Sorrentino’s performance and Ballardini’s present-but-absent display. If a recap is necessary about Zamparini’s actions, sit down, grab some popcorn and read up here. The […]
Zampa-Madness
Records were meant to be broken and Zamparini’s actions over the past month did just that. Writing for Football Italia, the situation regarding the tumultuous past few weeks is all explained: You’ll never understand the world of Maurizio Zamparini. It all started with the sacking of Zamparini’s longest contiguously tenured coach after 776 days on the […]
The Striker Situation
Out of all the positives that have taken place in Palermo this summer, one situation threatens to end the preseason on a sour note. It has been no secret that the Sicilian side have been searching for another striker to add to Iachini’s arsenal. Obviously, Paulo Dybala’s departure left a big gap for the Rosanero […]
El K for the Palermo Defense
After a lengthy search for a defender, Palermo finally found one in Abdelhamid El Kaoutari who joins the Rosanero via French side Montpellier. For much of the summer, Palermo’s number one target for Iachini’s back line was Empoli’s Lorenzo Tonelli. Yet, as is often the case with young-ish Italian players, Empoli’s asking price was way too […]
Summer Snapshot
Palermo continue to prepare for the upcoming 2015-16 Serie A season under the watchful eye of Beppe Iachini. The Rosanero are in phase two of preseason training, moving from their annual digs in Bad Kleinkerchheim, Austria to the mountainous commune of Temù in Brescia, Italy. There are plenty of new faces replacing those already departed […]
Bep-Bep-Away!
This is your friendly reminder that Beppe Iachini has been on the Palermo bench for 667 days and counting… It’s no secret that Beppe Iachini has already smashed the record for most consecutive days on the Palermo bench under the tempestuous Maurizio Zamparini at 667. A long while back he surpassed the number two on […]
Of Decency and Decorum
“Talk, talk, talk: the utter and heartbreaking stupidity of words.” William Faulkner’s quote would do well to serve as a banner above Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini every time he concedes an interview. The latest saga in the never-ending soundbite that is the tempestuous owner regards his commentary on Simon Makienok and his future at Palermo. […]
Club Icon: Daniele Di Donato
September 12th, 2004, an historical day for Palermo and its supporters. After 31 years, Palermo was back in Serie A. The once called La Favorita, now Renzo Barbera, was going to be sold out all season long, and the city was literally paralyzed because of the opening match against Siena. On the pitch were all the […]