FOLIGNO (R.M.) – A “98%” complete team. This is how sporting director Simone Angelini, half-seriously and half-jokingly, commented during the presentation on the rapid purchasing campaign for the construction of Foligno Calcio 24/25. In fact, Angelini moved very quickly, starting to make the first moves official a month ago. And between arrivals and confirmations, a very interesting Foligno is being born: the confirmed coach Michele Proietti has the task of entertaining the fans like in the past.
«There wasn’t a revolution – Simone himself started Angelini – why last year’s group had substantial gaps. That team was correct and right for last year’s path. No special flights could be made. We need to act step by step, starting from the basics. It is right that Foligno dreams, but the reality today is that of Promotion. We must go back with sweat and sacrifice, restoring dignity to this coat of arms. I’m sure we will. All the kids arrived with love, believing in the Foligno project. Football must be sustainable and long-lasting and if it wasn’t like that I wouldn’t have put my face forward. Our identikit? Fresh and lively Quadra, with four over 30s acting as “lighthouses”. Team made in a month? Thanks to the company that put me in a position to operate at my best in a short time. So perhaps they will already be able to get to know each other and be together, cultivating a union of intentions. Objective? The first in the Cup, then gradually, getting the most out of the pitch, trying to make the fans proud.”
The technician Michele is very happy Projects: «I thank last year’s players who are no longer here for various reasons, in ten games they gave me their soul. It was simple – he continues – to build the team because we had clear ideas and we went to get the objectives that interested us, focusing first on the men. There is a good mix. In Foligno there is an incredible hunger for football and this helps you to always stay on top of things. This city needs enthusiasm. The season will be very difficult, with important clubs or others with important budgets. We will not win just because we are called Foligno or have players with an important curriculum. We will win only with work and unity between all the components: the city and the fans in particular, must be present and with us. We are in Promotion, but it will not be a walk in the park, we will have to be ready to sweat and suffer. We have a responsibility towards an important fan base and a city of 65 thousand inhabitants. I know how to win: I repeat, we all have to row in the same direction». Luca Mattonelli will be the assistant, Simone Romagnoli the goalkeeping coach, Matteo Trabalza the physiotherapist.
Word then to the various players: above all, captain Bacchi, then Augustines (particularly charged: The club has given priority to Folignolity, something that others in the past wanted to do and then go back on their word. Here is the story, wearing the shirt is an honour, the Falco is a faith. You don’t buy the brand… » he said), “Tatanka” Urbanelli, Cavitolo and gradually all the others. The hopes of the people of the “Blasone” will pass through their feet.
THE TEAM – During the conference, Daniele’s appointment was also made official Sorbelli, wild card class born in 2002 who comes from Branca (he also made his debut in C in Gubbio). Another valuable arrival, considering the many presences in Eccellenza. The arrival of defender Verzieri (’04) from Cannara and the confirmation of the loan of Gabriele Santoni (’03) from Fulgens Foligno will be defined shortly.
Let’s summarize the other grafts:
Mattia Valentini, midfielder (2005); Alessandro Cerboni, defender (2000); Leonardo Cosimetti, goalkeeper (1999); Filippo Mattia, defender (1989); Alessandro Giannò, winger/forward (2001), Luca Urbanelli, forward (1991), Mattia Cavitolo, midfielder (1991); Leonardo Agostini, midfielder (1993).
Then remaining in blue and white: Federico Fuso (2002), midfielder; Tommaso Nissim (2005), midfielder; Alex Filippetti (2006), striker (returns from loan to Todi); Filippo Bacchi (2002), midfielder.
