Parma Football Club

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A thread devoted to the lesser acknowledged seventh sister of italian football.
Their recent success have led some to recall the great years in the 90s

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Serie A Week 16 - 13/12/09 (14.00 UK)

Parma - Bologna
Stadio Tardini


The local derby sees two rivals on opposite ends of the table, as Parma are flying high in fourth place and Bologna are fighting off relegation.

Francesco Guidolin’s men keep on surprising, as last week’s 2-2 draw away to Genoa kept the newly-promoted side in the Champions League positions. He has achieved this despite the long-term injuries to McDonald Mariga, Alessandro Manzoni, Andrea Pisanu and Stefano Russo.

Valeri Bojinov and Alberto Paloschi have missed the last few games too, but should be at least fit for the bench. They are well covered with veteran Nicola Amoruso and Jonathan Biabiany, who last week broke his Serie A duck with a brace. Christian Panucci will start despite the negative headlines of the last few days following his altercation with Genoa President Enrico Preziosi.

Bologna are doing much better of late under Coach Franco Colomba, as even with a defeat they won’t be dropped into the relegation zone this weekend. The tactician has to make changes, though, as Daniele Portanova sits out a ban. Vangelis Moras, Massimo Mutarelli and mid-season signing Stephen Appiah are all on the treatment table and unable to make the trip.

Federico Casarini, 20, was given a chance in midfield last week and proved effective in the 2-1 victory over Udinese, his Serie A debut, so he should keep his place even though Nicola Mingazzini has completed his ban. The defence is revamped with Andrea Raggi and Miguel Angel Britos in the centre-back positions, but Salvatore Lanna is also a doubt with a muscular problem in training.

It’s a very special game for Marco Di Vaio, who had the best years of his career at the Stadio Tardini. From 1999 to 2002 the veteran bagged 41 Serie A goals for the Ducali, including 20 in just 33 games for his final season there. Last term he went so close to the Capocannoniere title, but so far this season he has scored only three times.

Home advantage could play a big part in this game, as Parma have picked up 16 of their total 25 points at the Tardini thanks to five wins, a draw and a single defeat against Cagliari on September 27. Curiously, that was also the last weekend that Bologna picked up a point on their travels. The Rossoblu are without a win away after three draws and four defeats, during which they have scored a total of four goals.

Keep an eye on: Martins Adailton (Bologna) – The free-kick specialist has been largely responsible for Bologna’s revival, netting four goals in only nine Serie A appearances. The 32-year-old Brazilian also provides valuable assists and could be inspired at the Tardini, having started his Italian career with Parma in 1997-98.

Last five in Serie A: Parma (L W W D D) Bologna (L W L D W)

Last season: Not played
Parma (probable): Mirante; Zaccardo, Dellafiore, Panucci; Lucarelli, Antonelli, Morrone, Dzemaili, Galloppa; Lanzafame, Amoruso

Bologna (probable): Viviano; Zenoni, Raggi, Britos, Lanna; Casarini, Guana, Mudingayi; Adailton; Di Vaio, Zalayeta

Ref: To follow...

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No Parma bid for Inter Milan striker Biabiany

The agent of Inter Milan striker Jonathan Biabiany has cooled talk of him signing permanently with Parma.

Biabiany has been superb for Parma so far this season, which has led to speculation he could be bought outright in January.

But Davide Bega told TMW that while Parma are happy with Biabiany - and the youngster is settled in the city - nothing will be discussed regarding his future until the end of the season.

Source: http://www.tribalfootball.com/no-parma- ... any-540641?

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Juve consider Lanzafame recall Friday 8 January, 2010

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Juventus are so worried about their threadbare attack that they are thinking about recalling Davide Lanzafame from his loan spell at Parma.

The Bianconeri lost David Trezeguet for six weeks against Parma on Wednesday and Vincenzo Iaquinta is only just returning from a knee operation.

Amauri has also struggled for goals this season while Alessandro The Waterboy has never gone without scoring in the first 18 games of a season in his entire career until now.

Lanzafame interests Juventus because of his ability to play both in the middle and on the flank of the attack.

The 22-year-old has only scored twice this season in seven starting appearances but his energy makes him a highly regarded young prospect.

He burst on to the scene with Bari in the 2007-08 season when he scored 11 goals in 38 games.

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Serie A Week 19 - 10/1/10 (14.00 UK)
Livorno - Parma

Stadio Picchi

Two promoted teams are reunited having had very different seasons. Livorno finished last year’s Serie B campaign in third position, just one place behind Parma. They now find themselves 10 places behind the Ducali in the Serie A standings.

All is not doom and gloom for the Labronici though, even accounting for the 4-1 hiding they received at the home of their political rivals Lazio midweek. During Vittorio Russo and Gennaro Ruotolo’s tenure Livorno didn’t win a single game. Since Serse Cosmi’s appointment mid October that figure has gone from zero to five, and the side has climbed from 20th to 16th.

Now is no time for complacency though as they sit just three points from the relegation trapdoor, and considering that they have lost six of their eight away matches so far it’s clear they must make the most of each and every home fixture.

Meanwhile, Parma have been this season’s revelation with a string of excellent performances and shock results. One win in their last five might seem like cause for concern, but their showing in the unfortunate defeat to Juventus midweek was more than enough to prove their bubble hasn’t burst.

The Gialloblu responded brilliantly to going behind early on and deserved at least a point for their efforts – instead going away empty handed due to a calamitous Paolo Castellini own goal. Boss Francesco Guidolin will desire a quick return to winning ways though before they slip out of the European places.

These two met in Serie B last season when the promotion chase was heating up and played out an absolute thriller. The Amaranto twice led thanks to a Francesco Tavano penalty and a Tomas Danilevicius header, but Alessandro Lucarelli and Alberto Paloschi goals earned Parma a 2-2 draw.

On the fitness front, Livorno’s Fabio Moro and Leonardo Miglionico and Mirko Pieri are injured, as are Parma’s McDonald Mariga and Alessio Manzoni. Davide Marchini is suspended for the home side.

Keep an eye on: Nicola Amoruso (Parma) – Having scored a header, came close with a screamer and gave Giorgio Chiellini and Nicola Legrottaglie hell all day Wednesday, Amoruso is yet another Serie A veteran to prove age is no barrier to class.

Last five in Serie A: Livorno (L L W W L) Parma (D D W L L)

Last season: Livorno 2-2 Parma [Serie B]


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Livorno (probable): De Lucia; Perticone, Rivas, Knezevic; Filippini, Bergvold, Mozart, Vitale, Candreva; Pulzetti, Danilevicius

Parma (probable): Mirante; Zaccardo, Dellafiore, Panucci; Castellini, Morrone, Galloppa, Dzemaili, Zenoni; Amoruso, Biabany

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Livorno 2-1 Parma

Tavano 23 (L), C Lucarelli 61 (L), Dzemaili 68 (P)
Stadio Picchi

Cristiano Lucarelli beat brother Alessandro to further dampen Parma's European hopes.

These sides were promoted together from Serie B in the summer, but have had very different seasons. Parma were 10 points in front, even though they started 2010 with a rare home defeat to Juventus. Livorno suffered a 4-1 thrashing at Lazio and lost Romano Perticone and Marchini to suspension, while Moro, Miglionico, Pulzetti and Galante were injured. Antonio Candreva was dropped. The Gialloblu missed McDonald Mariga, Alessandro Manzoni and the banned Stefano Morrone, but the two Lucarelli brothers were able to go head-to-head.

When these sides met in Serie B last season, it ended in a 2-2 draw with Livorno twice taking the lead.

Blerim Dzemaili's free kick and a Massimo Paci header skimmed the woodwork in the opening minutes, while Alfonso De Lucia came flying off his line to block Jonathan Biabiany's counter-attack.

On 21 minutes Massimo Paci rose to nod a corner kick over the goalkeeper, but was denied by a Filippini goalline clearance.

Livorno took the lead with Francesco Tavano's first goal since late October. He gathered outside the box and unleashed a snapshot across the face of goal to beat De Lucia.

There was controversy on 34 minutes when Antonelli was stopped clear on goal for an incorrect offside decision. Mirko Pieri went off with an injury, making way for Luigi Vitale.

Daniele Galloppa impressed for Parma and his free kick flashed wide of the upright.

Tavano nearly got a second straight after the restart, taking advantage of Christian Panucci's error to drill off target and he should've done better from there.

Cristiano Lucarelli is still owned by Parma, but scored against his foremr club to double Livorno's lead. He sprung the offside trap on a through ball down the right and beat Mirante at the near post, running past his brother Alessandro.

Parma fought back, as substitute Nicola Amoruso's header clipped the base of the far post with De Lucia rooted to the spot.

The Gialloblu got back into the game with a curious goal, as the set play came out to the D for Blerim Dzemaili and took a deflection to catch De Lucia off guard.

Parma were now pouring forward in a bid to complete the comeback, but could not find a way through with Valeri Bojinov's scissor-kick wide.

Livorno: De Lucia; Diniz, Rivas, Knezevic; Raimondi, Filippini, Mozart, Bergvold, Pieri (Vitale 32); Tavano (Danilevicius 66), C Lucarelli (Candreva 88)

Parma: Mirante; Zaccardo, Paci, A Lucarelli, Panucci, Antonelli (Castellini 76); Dzemaili, Lunardini (Amoruso 59), Galloppa; Biabiany, Paloschi (Bojinov 59)

Ref: De Marco

Source: http://www.football-italia.net/sa0910/liv-par.html

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Parma: What Crespo deal? Friday 22 January, 2010

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Parma have reacted with surprise after they were linked with a move for Genoa’s Hernan Crespo.

The veteran was associated with a return to his former club yesterday as uncertainty surrounds his future.

However, the Tardini outfit have dismissed the reports as nothing more than newspaper speculation.

“Parma have great respect for the player, but we haven’t discussed a move for Crespo,â€

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Catania boost survival hopes

Mascara, Martinez and Morimoto settle comfortable fixture

Catania gave their Serie A survival hopes a shot in the arm following a 3-0 win over freefalling Parma.

Giuseppe Mascara had the Stadio Massimino on its feet for the first time in the 15th minute before disappointing them seven minutes later by missing a penalty.

It was not to matter though, as Jorge Martinez and Takayuki Morimoto sealed an extremely comfortable win for the Sicilians.

The win moves the club to within one point of safety at the bottom of the table following a disappointing season.

For Parma, the result spells more problems as they have now lost four of their last five league games.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/match ... 59,00.html

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So according to Romanews Crespo to Parma is a done deal...

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Yeah, Crespo back to Parma, bit of a mad move seeing him back there


Official: Crespo's Parma comeback
http://www.football-italia.net/jan30d.html – Saturday 30 January, 2010

Hernan Crespo has officially returned to Parma, sending Nicola Amoruso to Atalanta. “I can’t believe it!â€

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Really his next move will have to be back to argentina?

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Palermo 2-1 Parma
Cavani 62 (Pal), Biabiany 73 (Par), Simplicio 86 (Pal)

Fabio Simplicio and Francesco Guidolin wiped away tears as Palermo grabbed an emotional 2-1 victory over Parma.

Guidolin returned to the Barbera for the first time since he was last fired after four years on and off at the club. The fans gave him a very warm welcome and he was visibly moved, wiping away tears before kick-off.

Both sides needed to get back on track after Palermo's 4-2 loss at Bari, leading to bans for Fabio Liverani and Cesare Bovo. Parma had one point from their last five games, though the tie with Inter last weekend was snowed off. January signing Hernan Crespo wasn't fit yet, but Luis Antonio Jimenez had a starting spot.

Fabrizio Miccoli blasted over from the penalty spot early on, then was closed down for a corner as he ran on to an Edison Cavani pullback. There were handbags between Miccoli and goalkeeper Antonio Mirante, earning both a yellow card.

Jimenez was furious when a free kick was given against him on the edge of the box for a tussle with defender Simon Kjaer, especially as he had kept the ball in play to go clear on goal.

Kjaer tried to backheel in from a corner at the other end, but didn't get enough power to it. Jonathan Biabiany went on a slalom in the Palermo area until Valiani's header was deflected wide.

Bad news for Parma when Blerim Dzemaili caught his studs in the turf and seemed to sprain his knee badly under the body of Giulio Migliaccio when both were stretching for the ball. It looked like a nasty injury and he was stretchered off, making way for Lunardini.

Mirante palmed a dangerous Miccoli free kick away from danger, while Javier Pastore fired well over from the left channel. The Parma goalkeeper also had to rush off his line to clear from Miccoli following a defensive error.

Straight after the restart Parma were more aggressive and Salvatore Sirigu smothered a Lunardini snapshot from the edge of the box.

At the other end, Mirante got down well to capture a powerful Cavani strike from distance.

On 51 minutes a through ball sent Cavani through one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he slipped just as the shot-stopper came out and got right back up, not asking for a penalty.

The deadlock was finally broken just past the hour mark when Miccoli whipped in a free kick from the left for a brilliant Cavani glancing header a good 10 yards out. It flew into the far top corner, leaving Mirante rooted to the spot.

Mattia Cassani charged down Biabiany's strike after the speedy hitman had dribbled past two defenders and was lining up the shot.

Parma scored a controversial equaliser. Cavani had been tackled on the edge of the box by Galloppa to spark a counter and, while the Uruguayan was still down, Biabiany went on the counter to beat Sirigu with an angled drive. Guidolin had urged his men to put the ball out of play and the Rosanero felt it had been a foul anyway, but it is up to the referee and Cavani was not seriously injured.

Pastore's sudden snapshot forced a tough save out of Mirante, as the Argentine unleashed a dipping rocket from 20 metres. From the resulting corner Cassani skipped past a defender on the outside corner of the box for Mirante to fingertip the low drive on to the base of the upright. Another corner and this time Migliaccio flicked it inches past the far post.

It was a siege, as Cavani's header whistled over and the Uruguayan then had penalty appeals for a Castellini shirt-tug.

Cavani thought he was offside when he failed to make contact with a through ball and was one-on-one with Mirante, but glanced over and saw the flag was down.

Fabio Simplicio came off the bench against his former club and within minutes had restored Palermo's lead. Miccoli hooked down a long ball and turned his marker to roll across for Simplicio to smash into the top corner. The Brazilian burst into tears, both as he was playing against his old teammates and because his future is in doubt with a contract that expires in June.

Davide Lanzafame sprung the offside trap for a cross-shot that landed on the roof of the net.

Source: http://www.football-italia.net/sa0910/pal-par.html