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Colantuono axed by Palermo

04 Sep 2008 - 11:01:26

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Stefano Colantuono has become the first managerial casualty of the fledgling Serie A season after being fired by Palermo.

Colantuono was only appointed coach of the Rosanero for the second time in March, but has been axed after just one game of the new season.

Palermo lost their season-opener 3-1 at Udinese following a surprise Coppa Italia defeat to Ravenna.

"Obviously I hope Stefano Colantuono can stay at the helm for a long time, but after seeing the friendly defeat to Portogruaro, the Coppa exit to Ravenna and this loss to Udinese, obviously we have to evaluate our position after the Roma game," said president Maurizio Zamparini ominously earlier in the week.

Davide Ballardini, who was previously linked with West Ham United, has already been named as Colantuono's replacement.