Stefano Capozuccasporting director of Ternana, spoke at the press conference to present the new coach of Fere, Ignazio Abate. These are his words reported by Ternananews.it: “Why Abate? Ternana and in particular us managers needed a young figure who would come into an environment which, due to relegation, would create a bit of enthusiasm in us too. I repeat, even after a month, this does not has passed. I spoke to Ignazio and expressed my desire to have him.”
What are the objectives?
“If we stayed here to work, it’s normal that we try to do it to the maximum and in silence, trying to achieve something important. Serie C is not the championship to which Ternana belongs.”
Who will it start from?
“None of us want to play a low-ranking championship. We need to have a bit of inventiveness. I’m convinced that when the championship starts at the end of August, Ternana will have a team to do well.”
Who will be the players to bet on?
“Capuano will be the captain of Ternana. Sometimes news is given that isn’t true. It doesn’t come out of Terni. Iannarilli there has been some controversy. I sleep little lately. Last night I started watching all the programs from September. Only Iannarilli was on the bench for the first two months.”
What convinced you to stay in Terni?
“There are three fundamental things that had an influence. One is the will of the president who asked me to reflect for a few days with the desire that I remain at Ternana. Despite the result he remained satisfied with the work done. The second is Piccioni who I often frequented . When I met the fans everyone asked me to stay. Once they stopped me on the street and one got out of the car to tell me to stay. The main reason, it may seem silly. I received a letter written by the stadium staff (warehouse workers, I call my carer Mattia Stante and the physiotherapists) who specifically asked me to stay”.
Chapter renewals?
Iannarilli is a dear boy. I have a good relationship with him. He made legitimate requests which at this moment are my assessments and I could not fulfill them on a contractual level. I opened the discussion to a possible sale. It doesn’t mean that I got rid of Iannarilli. I made the first phone call to Lazio to confirm the respect I have for him. Then I offered him to Frosinone. Maybe there isn’t even a desire to stay. If there is an opportunity, Iannarilli will move to another club for reasons of opportunity.”