Zamparini 360
As he is sometimes wont to do, Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini spoke to the press on a variety of topics on Tuesday, giving some insight into the club’s plans for this offseason. Here is what Zamparini had to say on a variety of topics that give a 360-degree look at Palermo’s past, present and future. […]
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 […]
Safe in Serie A
Words do little justice to the most tumultuous season in Palermo history, yet when it was all said and done the Rosanero defied the odds to stay in Serie A. There will be time for a full recap and proper review of the season but even a week out, it’s hard to describe how incredible of […]
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 […]
A Good Start
A 90th minute winner, a clean sheet, a solid display and the full three points is a great way to kick off the 2015-16 Serie A season. Palermo had not won their opening fixture since the 2011-12 season in the 4-3 thriller over Inter led by Devis Mangia. Ironically, the man coaching Inter at the time […]
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 […]
Franco Vazquez: The Tunnel King
Franco Vazquez was up to his old tricks again on Saturday as Palermo beat Lega Pro side Lumezzane, 4-0. It wasn’t the goals that grabbed the attention of everyone, nor even the showing – even if it was very much a positive. Rather, it was a particular play where Vazquez managed to embarrass a midfielder […]
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 […]