Palermo rehires Sannino in 4th change of season

Palermo rehires Sannino in 4th change of season

Published Mar. 12, 2013 8:31 a.m. ET

Desperate to avoid relegation, last-place Palermo has rehired Giuseppe Sannino to mark its fourth coaching change of the season.

The move comes a day after Gian Piero Gasperini rescinded his contract with the Sicilian club, which now has more coaching changes than wins (three) this season.

Sannino's first term with Palermo lasted only the opening three matches of the season, with one draw and two losses. He was replaced by Gasperini in September, Alberto Malesani was hired at the beginning of February, then Gasperini came back for two matches.

Sannino was still under contract with Palermo. His deal expires after next season.

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Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has made about 35 firings and had 43 different managers in a quarter century, first at Venezia from 1987-2002 then at Palermo.

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