Parma vs Bologna pre/post games - relegation playoff

For those interested in keeping tabs on this game. Personally, I can't wait to see Parma take the drop. I never liked them since Faustino Asprilla scored that goal against Milan to end their unbeaten streak back in the 1990's. And now, here they are, finally going back where they belong - hopefully.


"Bologna and Parma - local rivals from the Emilia-Romagna region - will face each other in a two-legged play-off on June 14 and 18."

"Parma will be without six suspended players for the first-leg of their Serie A survival play-off with Bologna.

The Disciplinary Commission have today confirmed that Alessandro Contini, Jorge Bolano, Daniele Bonera, Domenico Morfeo, Alberto Gilardino and Fabio Vignaroli have been handed one-match bans.

The loss of Bonera, Morfeo and Gilardino (pictured), who has netted 23 League goals this term, is a particular blow to the Tardini outfit.

Bologna boss Carlo Mazzone has just one suspension to deal with in the form of Brazilian defender Juarez.

The two teams, who finished the season level on 42 points, will face each other at Parma on June 14 before the return at the Dall’Ara on June 18.

Eleven other players have been handed one match bans and they will serve them at the start of next season.

They are: Milanetto, Schopp, Domizzi (Brescia), Coppola (Messina), Cassetti, Dalla Bona (Lecce), D'Anna, Moro (Chievo), Scurto (Roma), Viali (Fiorentina), Volpi (Sampdoria)."

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Originally Posted by Nadir

For those interested in keeping tabs on this game. Personally, I can't wait to see Parma take the drop. I never liked them since Faustino Asprilla scored that goal against Milan to end their unbeaten streak back in the 1990's. And now, here they are, finally going back where they belong - hopefully.


"Bologna and Parma - local rivals from the Emilia-Romagna region - will face each other in a two-legged play-off on June 14 and 18."

"Parma will be without six suspended players for the first-leg of their Serie A survival play-off with Bologna.

The Disciplinary Commission have today confirmed that Alessandro Contini, Jorge Bolano, Daniele Bonera, Domenico Morfeo, Alberto Gilardino and Fabio Vignaroli have been handed one-match bans.

The loss of Bonera, Morfeo and Gilardino (pictured), who has netted 23 League goals this term, is a particular blow to the Tardini outfit.

Bologna boss Carlo Mazzone has just one suspension to deal with in the form of Brazilian defender Juarez.

The two teams, who finished the season level on 42 points, will face each other at Parma on June 14 before the return at the Dall’Ara on June 18.

Eleven other players have been handed one match bans and they will serve them at the start of next season.


They are: Milanetto, Schopp, Domizzi (Brescia), Coppola (Messina), Cassetti, Dalla Bona (Lecce), D'Anna, Moro (Chievo), Scurto (Roma), Viali (Fiorentina), Volpi (Sampdoria)."

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I think Parma are a fantastic outfit with a penchant for exciting football. Their situation in Italy has always intrigued me as they have honed the likes of Hernan Crespo, Adriano and now Alberto Gilardino but despite their prodigious talent, they have always under-achieved in a way. Perhaps not as badly as our cross-city cousins but you would expect Parma to have gathered more than a UEFA Cup in the last decade.

And now their unfortunate financial collapse has only lent itself to more calcio post-mortems. Even if Parma stay afloat, I doubt they will ever again enjoy the status of being one of the sisters again.

On the other hand, Bologna have always been one of the more financially stable clubs in Italy. Alongside Juventus, their balance book rarely ventures into the red, even if recent times have suggested to purchase a more reliable striker!

If I had to pick a team, I would have to go for Parma in this one. But at the same time, their relegation might also mean a more affordable price tag for Gilardino.

The ambivalence, let me tell ya.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

But at the same time, their relegation might also mean a more affordable price tag for Gilardino.

After this, no ambivalence from me! Galliani likes 'em cheap. Forza Bologna!

As a Serie A fan, I would rather see Parma than Bologna in the top flight next year. Who cares about Bologna?

Parma is also more usefull long term for Milan (and Juve and Inter) if they remain in Serie A, as they have a track record of developing talants for the bigger teams.

Parma has always been useful for Juventus. I hope the story will change a bit after we get Gilardino.

It'll be hard for Parma though, consider THIS: The list of players that will miss the 1st leg

Morfeo (susp)
Vignaroli (susp)
Gilardino (inj & susp)
Contini (susp)
Bresciano (int)
Grella (int)
Bettarini (inj)
Marchionni (inj)
Bolano (susp)
Bonera (susp)

bwahahhaha. yes that list is posted in the first post of this thread

I like Bologna as such in that they have a strong AC Milan following in that city. Nice overhanging promenade that city has when walking as when it rains it doesnt get all wet and nasty. Errrr football.. sorry was reminiscing my time there. No I'd rather see Bologna through as a relegated Parma will see a lot of good players leaving and maybe some of them to Milan.

I think im leaning towards bologna... parma's a great club and everything but if they're relegated it might be beneficial to Juve (players!!) and bologna, well, seems more consistent than parma this season if that makes any sense.

Will it be better if Parma relegate and Gila will be forced to leave it?

However Parma is always my second italian team...

Originally Posted by rae

Will it be better if Parma relegate and Gila will be forced to leave it?

However Parma is always my second italian team...

I always think second teams kinda belong in the next division down. Look at it from the bright side... they could win next years Serie B title.
I was thinking the same thing. If Parma goes down, what becomes the sale option of Gilardino??? Is it right for a relegating team to sell a player for that much???

Originally Posted by Kui

I always think second teams kinda belong in the next division down. Look at it from the bright side... they could win next years Serie B title.
I was thinking the same thing. If Parma goes down, what becomes the sale option of Gilardino??? Is it right for a relegating team to sell a player for that much???

reports say he might be going to chelsea. i hope he doesn't join milan - that's what important for me. and i hope parma go down to serie C next season after selling all their players

Originally Posted by Nadir

reports say he might be going to chelsea. i hope he doesn't join milan - that's what important for me. and i hope parma go down to serie C next season after selling all their players

Well now that you've broken the ice, I kinda have the same sentiments about Gila. Everyone else has just a big boner for this guy, who could be nothing more than a young Hubner who does well only with the minnow clubs. You know us talking about Gila like this is nothing short of heresy to some here. Ahhh I dont give a fvck about it! How about you???

gila is awesome...........
if he can score so much with the parma players assisting him........ then he will do 50 times better with milan players setting up the action for him.
btw- we need an attacker who scores vs. small teams

errrr... that is noit a definite fact at all. There have been more flops than successes with these so called wonder kids throughout the history of football. This is not a gurantee. Especially when there is a 35 Million Dollar price tag to it. Parma is in no condition to make such an offer.