| Mazzari 16:20 - Dec 8 with 2094 views | Davillin |
[Pronounced muh-DZAH-rrri]
Walter Mazzarri (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvalter madˈdzarri]; born 1 October 1961) is an Italian former footballer and now a manager, who most recently managed Serie A club Inter until 14 November 2014.
Playing career
Mazzarri, a midfielder and a product of Fiorentina's youth system, made his professional debut in 1981 for Pescara of Serie B, and played a short Serie A stint in Cagliari the following season, before being sold to Reggiana. He had his longest period at Empoli, who won promotion to Serie A for the first time during his time with the Tuscan side. After several spells with mostly minor teams, including a two-year stint with Acireale where he was part of the team who won a historic first promotion to Serie B, and then playing in the Italian second tier in 1993—94, Mazzarri ended his playing career in 1995 with Sassari Torres.
Managerial career
Early years
Mazzarri started his coaching career as Renzo Ulivieri's assistant at Napoli in 1998. His first spell in charge came in 2001/2002 for Sicilian Serie C2 team Acireale, where he had been a player from 1992 to 1994. Subsequently, he returned to his native Tuscany to coach Pistoiese of Serie C1 in 2002/2003 and Livorno of Serie B in 2003—04, bringing the amaranto led by Cristiano Lucarelli back to Serie A. He was coach of Reggina from 2004 to 2007, leading the Calabrian side to Serie A survival in three consecutive seasons, the last obtained on the final day of the season despite an 11-point deduction.
Sampdoria
On 31 May 2007 he was announced as new Sampdoria coach.[1] He served as Sampdoria boss for two seasons, overseeing a considerable improvement in results, thanks to the likes of Antonio Cassano, who publicly praised Mazzarri's coaching abilities. Sampdoria's 2007—08 campaign ended in an impressive sixth place, which ensured qualification for the UEFA Cup. Mazzarri's fortunes declined slightly in 2008—09, as the blucerchiati ended their campaign in 13th place; despite this, he managed to guide his team into the Coppa Italia Final, notably defeating champions Inter 3—1 on aggregate in the semi-finals, before losing on penalties to Lazio in the final. Mazzarri left Sampdoria by mutual consent at the end of the 2008—09 season.
Napoli
On 6 October 2009 he was appointed manager of Napoli, replacing Roberto Donadoni.[2] Mazzarri inspired his new charges to finish his debut season in sixth place in Serie A, and was handed a new three-year contract at the end of the campaign. The 2010—11 season proved even more successful as, buoyed by the arrival from Palermo of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, Mazzarri's men finished third and qualified directly for the group phase of the 2011—12 UEFA Champions League. Under Mazzarri, Napoli were becoming renowned for their counter-attacking at pace, in a 3—4—3 formation in which Cavani was supported by Argentinian Ezequiel Lavezzi and Slovakian star Marek HamÅ¡Ãk. They finished second in their Champions League group, behind Germany's Bayern Munich and ahead of Manchester City of England, to earn a last-16 tie against another English side, Chelsea which they beat 3—1 at home in the first leg. They were subsequently beaten 4—1 at Stamford Bridge after extra time, being eliminated from the Champions League. He left the Azzurri on 19 May 2013 leading the team to a 2nd place this season.
Inter
Mazzarri was officially appointed as the Inter manager on 24 May 2013,[3] after Andrea Stramaccioni was dismissed after a poor performance in the 2012—13 season. On 2 July 2014, FC Internazionale and Mazzarri agreed to a one-year extension to the current coach’s contract keeping him at the team until 30 June 2016. He was sacked by Inter after a series of disappointing results on 14 November 2014, leaving the club in ninth place.[4][5][6][7] He parted with the club before the 12th matchday, whilst they were five points below their season objective of the third position.[8]
Managerial statistics
As of 9 November 2014
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| Mazzari on 16:31 - Dec 8 with 2025 views | Thornburyswan |
I'd settle for that Napoli track record @ the Lib............but the East stand boys are gonna struggle with his name!! ;-) |  | | |
| Mazzari on 17:14 - Dec 8 with 1902 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| Mazzari on 16:31 - Dec 8 by Thornburyswan |
I'd settle for that Napoli track record @ the Lib............but the East stand boys are gonna struggle with his name!! ;-) |
Mazzari whoa whoa whoa whoa
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| Mazzari on 17:29 - Dec 8 with 1815 views | attila_the_hun |
| Mazzari on 17:14 - Dec 8 by Brynmill_Jack |
Mazzari whoa whoa whoa whoa
(To the tune of Volare ) |
we love you Walter we do, oh walter we love you |  |
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| Mazzari on 17:37 - Dec 8 with 1744 views | tomdickharry |
Marcelo Bielsa is even better,top coach/Manager who plays the game the right way,would open a few eyes in the football world if we had the gumption to go and get him,then perhaps we are pursuing him who knows. | | | |
| Mazzari on 18:19 - Dec 8 with 1600 views | WarwickHunt |
| Mazzari on 17:37 - Dec 8 by tomdickharry |
Marcelo Bielsa is even better,top coach/Manager who plays the game the right way,would open a few eyes in the football world if we had the gumption to go and get him,then perhaps we are pursuing him who knows. |
Jenkins would never allow it.
Bloody shame. |  | | |
| Mazzari on 18:25 - Dec 8 with 1568 views | LeonisGod |
Not to be confused with Maserati, which is a brand of car and has no football managerial record |  | | |
| Mazzari on 18:34 - Dec 8 with 1513 views | Yr_Arglwydd_Rhys |
Or Materazzi, Italian for nutter |  | | |
| Mazzari on 01:33 - Dec 9 with 1273 views | Davillin |
| Mazzari on 17:37 - Dec 8 by tomdickharry |
Marcelo Bielsa is even better,top coach/Manager who plays the game the right way,would open a few eyes in the football world if we had the gumption to go and get him,then perhaps we are pursuing him who knows. |
Let's see some of his quirks:
"...he employs the very strangest of tactics."
"Marcelo Bielsa comes from an old-school era of coaches who want absolute control ..."
"...one of the strangest things about El Loco is that he doesn't change his tactics according to the personnel available."
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There's lots more. I just gave he ones that will cause the most agita.]/i] | |
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