Reggina Calcio were relegated following losing three key players in the summer of 2000. Despite goalkeeper Massimo Taibi being in full form following his Manchester United debacle, Reggina had serious goal scoring problems without departed striker Mohamed Kallon. With Davide Dionigi arriving from Sampdoria mid-season, Reggina solved that problem, and Dionigi's six goals led to a spareggio for the Serie A stay, a double-header Reggina lost. Coach Franco Colomba was not blamed for the relegation, and was given the all-clear to stay for a further season, with Reggina one of the favourites to bounce back to the top domestic division.
Squad
Goalkeepers Massimo Taibi Emanuele Belardi Antonio Castelli
Defenders Martin Jiránek Luca Mezzano Marco Caneira Giovanni Morabito Joseph Dayo Oshadogan Lorenzo Stovini
Midfielders Andrea Zanchetta José Mamede Francesco Cozza Jorge Vargas Paulo Costa Salvatore Vicari Ezio Brevi Andrea Bernini Ricardo Verón Mozart
Attackers Erjon Bogdani Davide Dionigi Davide Possanzini Maurizio Nassi Massimo Marazzina
Serie A
Matches
Relegation tie-breaker
Topscorers Davide Dionigi 6 Andrea Zanchetta 5 Francesco Cozza 5 Massimo Marazzina 4 References
Sources RSSSF - Italy 2000/01