The heart of the historical fans of Cosenza Calcio beats strong strong, Especially when some of the old glories of that Cosenza gather in the city council room which after a quarter of a century returned to Serie Bin the 1987/1988 season, coach Gianni Di Marzio: Alberto Urban, Ugo Napolitano, Gigi De Rosa, Gigi Simoni.
But the emotion lights up even more when they enter the meeting room of Palazzo dei Bruzi, Donata Bergaminisister of Denis Bergamini, Fabio e Marcella Catenarespectively brother and mother of Massimiliano Catena, e Kevin and Ylenia Marullachildren of the rossoblù bomber Gigi Marulla.
It is a sort of spoon river of the three rossoblù champions, who disappeared in different circumstances, the one that was organized by the “Cosenza Calcio 1914” Cultural Association for the initiative “Three great Rossoblù Hearts”. As the President of the President of the Eugenio Barca Association and his team of all time, Carlo Ado, there was no commemorative intent, but rather the need to tell the historical memory of Cosenza Calcio and those who have better than many others knowing how to embody the passion for rossoblù colors, “Why – as Eugenio Barca says in the introduction – they gave their lives for Cosenza Calcio“. To the three rossoblù hearts the organizers wanted to add another icon of football Cosenza, the coach Ciccio del Morgine to which the old Sanvitino, the sports field adjacent to the” Marulla “is named.
To represent the mayor Franz Carusooutside the city for other commitments previously made, It was the commissioner Damiano Covelli who made a praise to the organizers and representatives of the “Cosenza Calcio 1914” Cultural Association. Covelli has greatly appreciated the mission that animates the association “Prot – he said – Not only to spread the culture of sport, but also that of non -violence, fundamental among the purposes of the Association.
“To Eugenio Boat and Carlo Admirato Also said Covelli – The merit of having involved many people must be recognized by giving life to a real movement”. Then the councilor admitted that”This year was not a beautiful season. It is right though – he added – Remember today the exciting season that many witnesses still have well in mind and that saw the protagonist in all the stadiums of Italy what could certainly have been considered a squadron. We hope that as soon as possible we can return to the cadet series” -added Covelli -.
And he took the opportunity to remind the city and the numerous fans and enthusiasts, “that the municipal administration has scheduled the redevelopment and recovery of the San Vito stadium, putting in the field an activity that the Cipes (the Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development) recognized worthy of financing. We have 7 million euros available. This means that the Municipality of Cosenza – concluded Covelli – CIt will honor everything to modernize our stadium and guarantee the whole fans a system that can compete even with more famous stadiums. It is clear that all our future activity will be aimed at ensuring that the city of Cosenza and its province can enjoy a redeveloped sports facility, able to also host international events. Our idea is to use the H 24 stadium and not only the Sundays or days responsible for competitive activity “.
Before Damiano Covelli, the commissioner Pasquale Unknown also intervened who greeted the guests who intervened and thanked the association “Cosenza Calcio 1914” remembering Francesco Buccieri, historical fan of Cosenza, who passed away in these days, father of Donato Buccieri, one of the organizers of the event. The delegate of the mayor to Sport, Chiara Penna, then reiterated the importance of the association committed to reviving the memory of Cosenza Calcio, “but also to pursue particular purposes, such as the recovery of the authentic values of sport that can act as a significant recovery tool from any form of youth deviance“Today – he said – It is a moment of joy and celebration that is renewed. When you have a nice past to tell, Riandare back with memory is almost therapeutic and useful for soothing the wounds of the present“. Frammartino relives this moment with particular emotion”Because almost 40 years ago I was a young councilor for sport, in the 1987/1988 season and in that championship there was the historic promotion of Cosenza in Serie B after a quarter of a century“. Then he also recalls the figure of Paolo Fabiano Pagliuso, present in the audience.” He was one of the few sports managers – says Frammartino – who was able to connect with three important components: the city, the press and the organized cheering “. The final anecdote concerns Gianni Di Marzio, the coach of that promotion.” When as a councilor I found myself having to prepare the party for the eventual return of the team on Sunday morning. Travel of Monopoli, I was forced to deal with Gianni Di Marzio’s superstition with the news of the assembly at the San Vito of a stage for the party, made all kinds of averting. The Reunion then ended with the award ceremony, by Damiano Covelli, Chiara Penna and Mimmo Frammartino, by Donata Bergamini, Fabio and Marcella Catena and Kevin and Ylenia Marulla. The event was attended by the journalist Franco Rosito, president of the Circolo della Stampa of Cosenza, “Maria Rosaria Sessa”, and Sergio Crocco, a historic fan and tireless engine of “La Terra di Piero”.