Baldini commits to Catania challenge
Sunday, June 3, 2007
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Calcio Catania have appointed Silvio Baldini as their new coach following Pasquale Marino's departure despite his role in preserving their Serie A status.
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Calcio Catania have appointed Silvio Baldini as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Sunday.
Marino departure
The 48-year-old replaces Pasquale Marino, who resigned a week ago after Catania stayed in the top flight with a defeat of relegated AC Chievo Verona on the season's final day. Baldini made his name at Empoli FC leading the club from Tuscany to Serie A promotion in 2001/02. After helping his side to keep their top-flight status the following season, he coached US Città di Palermo in 2003/04, FC Parma in 2004/05 and US Lecce in 2005/06 but was sacked midway through the season at all three clubs.