2003–04 Reggina Calcio season newcomers for the 2004–05 season, setting up the first Messina strait derby in the highest division ever. RSSSF - Italy 2003/04 2003–04 Reggina Calcio season Reggina Calcio did renew its Serie A contract on the second consecutive occasion, ensuring the longest stay of the Calabrian club in the top division of Italian football. With returning coach Franco Colomba not being successful in his third stay at the club, Giancarlo Camolese guided the side to 13th place in the league. With only 29 goals scored, Reggina relied heavily on its defence for the survival, and Martin Jiránek plus defensive midfielder Davide
2001–02 Piacenza Calcio season those. RSSSF - Italy 2001/02 2001–02 Piacenza Calcio season Piacenza Calcio had the highest-scoring season in the club's history, but in spite of this, a defeat to Verona in the final round would have rendered relegation. Two goals from Dario Hübner helped sealing a 3–0 victory, which propelled Hübner to become top scorer of the entire Serie A, tying for 24 goals with David Trezeguet. The ex-Brescia hitman Hübner came following the promotion, and aged 34, he reached the very top of his level. The season also saw the first three foreign players arrive at Piacenza. Brazilians Matuzalém and Amauri