Serse Cosmi
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However, after a disappointing series of results, including elimination in Champions League and results in Serie A much below the expected results, Cosmi was finally fired on February 10, 2006.
. On his very first match after replacing Mario Somma
, Cosmi led Brescia
to an astonishing 3–1 result against Serie B leaders Juventus
. He was fired on May 2009 due to poor result to make room for new boss Alberto Cavasin
.
On October 20, 2009 Cosmi made a Serie A comeback as new head coach of bottom-placed relegation battlers Livorno
. In his first game in charge, he guided Livorno to a surprising 1–0 away win against AS Roma
, which was immediately followed by a second consecutive 1–0 win, against Atalanta
, only three days later.
Despite fairly good results at the helm of Livorno, Cosmi resigned from his coaching post on January 24, 2010, in the wake of a 2–0 home loss to fourth-placed Napoli
due to disagreements with club chairman Aldo Spinelli. Two days later, on January 26, Cosmi and Spinelli met each other in attempt to clarify each other, also following the supporter fanbase's criticism of the way Spinelli handled the issue. Following the meeting, both parties agreed that the head coach's resignation offer would have been rejected and Cosmi would return at Livorno with immediate effect. This however lasted only a few more weeks, and Cosmi was dismissed later on April following a string of negative results that left Livorno down at the bottom of the table.
as a replacement for Delio Rossi
, who was dismissed from the Sicilian club following a record 0–7 home defeat to Udinese
. At Palermo, Cosmi reunited with former players Fabrizio Miccoli
and Fabio Liverani
, as well as ex-player and team staff member Giovanni Tedesco
.
After three losses and one victory against A.C Milan, Serse Cosmi was released by club president Zamparini after a disappointing 4-0 loss to Catania
.
(usually that of his team, but often with just his signature printed on it). Together with Carlo Mazzone
, he is considered one of the most passionate coaches in Italian football, and also became subject of a satirical imitation from comedian Maurizio Crozza.
Brescia and Livorno
On February 28, 2007 he was appointed head coach of Serie B club BresciaBrescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
. On his very first match after replacing Mario Somma
Mario Somma
Mario Somma is an Italian football manager.-Player:Somma started his career with Genoa and then spent his later years mostly at the Serie C1 and Serie C2 level, playing for several Campanian teams...
, Cosmi led Brescia
Brescia Calcio
Brescia Calcio , known simply as Brescia, is the largest football club in the Lombard city of Brescia, where it was founded in 1911.In the 2009–10 season, in the return leg of the Serie B playoff final, they defeated Torino 2-1 at home , returning to Serie A after a 5-year absence...
to an astonishing 3–1 result against Serie B leaders Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
. He was fired on May 2009 due to poor result to make room for new boss Alberto Cavasin
Alberto Cavasin
Alberto Cavasin is an Italian football manager and former player. He last served as head coach of Serie A team Sampdoria.-Playing career:...
.
On October 20, 2009 Cosmi made a Serie A comeback as new head coach of bottom-placed relegation battlers Livorno
A.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
. In his first game in charge, he guided Livorno to a surprising 1–0 away win against AS Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
, which was immediately followed by a second consecutive 1–0 win, against Atalanta
Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
, only three days later.
Despite fairly good results at the helm of Livorno, Cosmi resigned from his coaching post on January 24, 2010, in the wake of a 2–0 home loss to fourth-placed Napoli
S.S.C. Napoli
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as Napoli, is a professional Italian football club based in Naples and founded in 1926. The club has spent most of its history in Serie A, where it currently plays its 2011–12 season....
due to disagreements with club chairman Aldo Spinelli. Two days later, on January 26, Cosmi and Spinelli met each other in attempt to clarify each other, also following the supporter fanbase's criticism of the way Spinelli handled the issue. Following the meeting, both parties agreed that the head coach's resignation offer would have been rejected and Cosmi would return at Livorno with immediate effect. This however lasted only a few more weeks, and Cosmi was dismissed later on April following a string of negative results that left Livorno down at the bottom of the table.
Palermo
After more than a year without a job, Cosmi returned into management on 28 February 2011, taking over coaching duties at PalermoU.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
as a replacement for Delio Rossi
Delio Rossi
Delio Rossi is an Italian association football manager, currently managing Fiorentina.-Playing career:Rossi's playing career was not a bright one, as he reached his personal top from 1981 to 1983, playing Serie B with U.S. Foggia, where he spent most of his footballing time...
, who was dismissed from the Sicilian club following a record 0–7 home defeat to Udinese
Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa....
. At Palermo, Cosmi reunited with former players Fabrizio Miccoli
Fabrizio Miccoli
Fabrizio Miccoli is an Italian football striker who currently is playing for Serie A team Palermo.-Early years:After playing at youth level with Milan, he returned to his native Apulia in 1995 to join Serie C1 team Casarano, where he made his professional debut at the age of 17...
and Fabio Liverani
Fabio Liverani
Fabio Liverani is an Italian football coach and former midfielder of partial Somali descent, currently working as youth coach of Genoa.-Club career:...
, as well as ex-player and team staff member Giovanni Tedesco
Giovanni Tedesco
Giovanni Tedesco is an Italian former footballer in the role of centre midfielder, currently in charge as youth coach of U.S. Città di Palermo.-Club career:...
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After three losses and one victory against A.C Milan, Serse Cosmi was released by club president Zamparini after a disappointing 4-0 loss to Catania
Calcio Catania
Calcio Catania is an Italian football club founded in 1908 and based in Catania, Sicily. The club has spent much of its history in Serie B, gaining promotion to Italy's top league Serie A five times...
.
Trivia
Cosmi is widely popular in Italy for his excitable behaviour during matches. He is also famous for always wearing a baseball capBaseball cap
A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a rounded stiff brim. The front of the cap typically contains designs or logos of sports teams ,...
(usually that of his team, but often with just his signature printed on it). Together with Carlo Mazzone
Carlo Mazzone
Carlo "Carletto" Mazzone is an Italian football manager.A former centre back who played several seasons for his beloved team, AS Roma, other than Spal and Ascoli, where he played for nine season, Mazzone left the playing career in season 1968-1969, to become the manager of Ascoli itself, in Serie...
, he is considered one of the most passionate coaches in Italian football, and also became subject of a satirical imitation from comedian Maurizio Crozza.