TMW
Luigi Apolloniformer defender of Parmaof which he holds the attendance record, spoke to TMW of the ducals’ promotion to Serie A: “It’s deserved. After 3 somewhat troubled years, even if it was a crescendo… Well done to the club, Pecchia and the boys, who slowly believed in the work done. Finally, well done also to the fans because in another place they wouldn’t have expected so much after the promises made. In Serie A now Parma finds the past of the glorious years.”
The hope now is to consolidate.
“Certainly now the project will go forward, the program which will be to remain in Serie A, trying to enhance the young people and maintaining the backbone of the current team. Few of those who are there have made it to the top category, so they will make investments, they will try to go back to following what we did. I come from a promotion that created the conditions for future successes.”
Should we leave from Pecchia?
“I think it’s right, he has made an important maturation, especially for what he has shown throughout the year, for having involved the whole team. The players purchased have been valued by Pecchia”.
Is there a player who surprised you?
“The credit goes to everyone, starting with Bernabè, who showed that he can be an important player for Serie A too. Man has grown even if he had difficulties in past years, but the whole team has grown. I would also like to mention Bonny and Circati, who imposed himself well, making tranquility, concentration and determination important characteristics for a defender who can have an important career. Pecchia was good with Delprato, even resting him at times and putting him back on the field at times The team followed Pecchia’s idea step by step. I would like to mention everyone, from the warehouse worker to the president things in the right way, also rewarding the fans, who knew how to wait.”