Hours of reflection at home Messina. After the home draw with the SancataldeseIn fact, the owners are reportedly considering the dismissal of coach Pippo Romano. Not only were some choices relating to the management of the last match weighing heavily, but also the performance of the team between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, which did not provide the performances expected from the new Italian-Australian cycle. Obviously the defeat of Palermo weighs heavily with theAthleticbut the last 7-8 matches would have ended up in the “viewfinder”, even some in which positive results were achieved (for example against Igea and Milazzo) but at the same time the technical-tactical tests would not have been considered up to par.
More generally, there has always been the impression that divorce could be imminent since the arrival of Racing Group at the helm of the ACR, also due to different approaches and ideas at a project level. As also demonstrated by the resignation of the now former sporting director Giovanni Martello, who was very close to Romano on a sporting and human level. A different approach, which we have tried to make compatible, but which may not be compatible at its core because the perspectives and modus operandi have changed between the start of the season and now. On and off the pitch. And then there might no longer be that harmony between the parties, if it ever existed.
The time for decisions, in direct line with president Justin Davis, seems to be approaching. It would not be surprising if already from the next home match of Gela, there should be another coach on the bench. Perhaps a younger profile, an emerging person, with a proactive spirit, who reflects the ideas of the new ownership. You may not like it, but whoever pays, decides. Obviously assuming the consequent responsibilities. While waiting for a possible successor, the first training sessions could be managed by the Under 19 coach, Alessandro Parisi.