What is Trapani football club called?

Trapani Calcio, commonly referred to as Trapani, is an Italian football club based in Trapani, Sicily. It currently plays in Serie D, after a year long hiatus following its exclusion from Serie C during the course of the 2020–21 season. They are nicknamed the Granata (the Maroons), after their kit colour.

What happened to Trapani?

During the summer of 2018, Trapani’s ownership announced their intention to sell the club and reduce the budget due to financial and legal issues surrounding the parent company Ustica Lines. Vincenzo Italiano was hired as new head coach in place of Calori, with Raffaele Rubino as director of football, for the new season.

Who are Trapani’s rivals in Serie C?

On 10 July 2019, Francesco Baldini was named the new coach of Trapani. On 5 October 2020, Trapani was excluded from Serie C. Trapani’s main rivals are Marsala 1912 and Mazara, respectively from the neighbouring cities of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo.

Who is the new coach of Trapani?

The takeover was formally finalized on 21 June 2019, in time to allow the club to successfully register for the 2019–20 Serie B season. On 10 July 2019, Francesco Baldini was named the new coach of Trapani. On 5 October 2020, Trapani was excluded from Serie C.

How did Trapani get to Serie B?

In the subsequent promotion play-offs, Trapani defeated Cremonese in the semi-finals, but then lost a two-legged final to fourth-placed outsiders Lanciano. In the following season, however, Trapani were crowned champions (this time in group A) and finally promoted to Serie B for their first time ever.

How many times have Trapani won the league?

Throughout their long history, Trapani have won at least six recorded league championships in various divisions. The club’s roots can be traced back to 1905; on 2 April of that year, local newspaper the Gazzetta di Trapani ran an advert requesting young people to form a football association for Trapani.