Many may argue that he was more adept as a No.9, and his finishing during his season at Bari certainly supported this. Platt is arguably the most successful Englishman to have played in Serie A. Following the team’s relegation, and still only 18 years old, Ventola was the Galetti’s top scorer in their promotion-winning side of 1996. They also won the less-remembered European competition called the Mitropa Cup. Serie A was the richest and best league in the world and, consequently, inundated with some of the finest players from across the globe. Whilst Bari may have the South of Italy’s second largest economy there has been little need for a stadium of this size to be constructed there. Grazie Giancaspro for all your insight and help. The Stadio Deli Alpi was constructed not only for the World Cup but also to house Juventus (Italy’s biggest teams) and Torino (one of the oldest and most established). ( Log Out /  One thing that cannot be taken away from the ‘Spaceship’ and that is that for a short time in the early 1990’s it looked like a super structure was the future of modern stadia. After beginning his career at Como, he moved to Bari in 1995, only to be relegated with the Galetti in his first season. In 1991, Milan bought the midfielder and immediately sent him to Bari on loan. Amoruso is the first of three born and bred Baresi in this team. Platt was at Bari when I was young and I don’t remember that period as well. He was immediately thrust into the spotlight, with some commentators acclaiming him as the ‘new Baggio’. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Bari Calcio Canzoni & i Galletti Cori Da Stadio on Amazon Music. Change ). Around 150 Bari supporters are alleged to have attacked the two mini buses, with images having shown one was set on fire , while the other was badly damaged. With the ethnopolitical differences of the Yugoslav people almost at breaking point, Boban’s Dinamo Zagreb were about to play Red Star Belgrade. They united under a banner that read ‘Alè Grande Bari Club Ultras’. Bari 1908 as well as other names, due to re-foundations. For you, what moments have been the most memorable, not only for the team but also the fans? Bari is our passion. Giancaspro, a life-long Bari supporter who has travelled the length and breadth of the peninsula following the Biancorossi (Red and Whites), was there to witness Cassano’s famous goal. During that same period, new and important characters came into the picture and reshaped the ultras movement: Leo Volpicella, Maurizio Fedele and the two youngest Ciccio Lepore from the Gioventù [Young Ultras] and Alberto ‘Parigino’. - Sky Sport Info Toro ricerca i video sui canali Youtube di: - Torino FC - Toro.it - ToroNews.net - Torino Football Club - Ultras Granata - Granata Vero - DepaZ - Museo del Grande Torino - Rolando Marco - … The £5.5 million they spent on him remains their second-highest transfer fee nearly 30 years later. The stadium they call the spaceship had lift-off and the man igniting its engines was a baby-faced Antonio Cassano. Bari condemn ultras who torched rival fans' bus. Having spent the first ten years of his career in Serie C and B, Protti arrived at freshly relegated Bari in 1992. During the same season, positive results on the field helped Bari earn promotion to Serie B and following the example of many other Italian cities, Bari’s organised support was created. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. There is a long way to go to see if the team will ever bring crowds to the stadium as they did in that brief spell in the 90’s and perhaps they never will. What do you think about manifestations of politics in Italian stadia? Despite this, he was given the number 10 shirt, made captain and allowed to thrive in a Trequartista role. His behavioural issues undoubtedly blighted his career, and due to his undeniable ability, many view his career as a waste of talent. Known as ‘Il Nonno Volante’ (The Flying Grandad) Fontana went on to have a successful spell as Inter’s substitute keeper in the early 00s, the highlight of which was a clean sheet in a Milan derby. Many like Marco Van Basten, Careca, Diego Maradona and Lothar Matthaus to name a few, were already there but there was certainly a second influx. We live football 24 hours-a-day. ( Log Out /  What does he represent for the club and fans? Although he won a league title, Sala arguably failed to fulfil his early promise. Stadium: Stadio San Nicola, capacity 58,270. ( Log Out /  Questa pagina è solo ed esclusivamente per baresi,reggini e salernitani..Questa non è la pagina ufficiale degli ''Ultras Bari'' . Soon after, a new banner appeared in the Curva Nord, its design more professional, on which the writing read ULTRAS accompanied by a symbol of a skull profile above two crossbones. The Gentleman Ultra Purveyors of Italian Passion. These spectacular visual displays have been a nostalgic reminder of what could have been and in the 2015-16 season the team averaged a total of 21,476 for the year. During these years, the U.C.N [Ultras Curva Nord] played a key role in events that had both positive, but also above all negative consequences: on the one hand, the first striped [red and white] choreography was produced (Bari-Monza 1982-82), and hundreds of passionate fans followed the team on the road like never before. Bari live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. It resembles an ex-Russian fighter jet that has been left in the junk yard after the cold war and has not seen little love or attention in a while, yet at a push, is still operable. “If I hadn’t scored that goal, I might still have ended up playing in Italy but, realistically, I’m sure it was the catalyst.” David Platt on the importance of his extra time goal against Belgium in the last 16 of Italia ‘90’. After spells at Lazio and Napoli, he would eventually return to Serie C with Livorno. The team have reached the play-offs for Serie A again (at the time of writing) and this campaign has seen ground slowly see an increase in spectators whilst there have been some memorable scenes by the Ultras. Florio ensured the group positioned themselves in the Curva Nord, following in the footsteps of Torino’s Curva Maratona, for which Florio had great admiration. A cult figure of the 1990s and ’00s, Fontana was Bari’s shot-stopper for their two Serie B promotions in 1994 and 1997. Debuting for Dinamo Zagreb at 16, his technical ability and leadership qualities led him to the captaincy just three years later. ( Log Out /  Having come off the bench to score a spectacular 119th minute winner against Belgium in the round of 16, Platt went on to score two more goals in the tournament, including one against Italy in the third-place playoff at the San Nicola. In 2014, the fans played a crucial role in pushing the club from low to high. In 1990 they finished tenth in Serie A, their best finish for over 40 years. Home; Gazzetta; Series. At the time the stadium was state of the art and its security features (Quick access and exit) were to be applauded but like many of the Italia 90 stadiums these were quickly outdated after the Taylor report in the UK set a precedent of the ‘new modern ground’. Politically fuelled violence between the two sets of supporters erupted before the game began, and as the conflict spilt onto the pitch the police intervened. Bari have never been considered one of the big clubs in Italian football. He became a fan favourite as Bari were promoted to Serie A and he helped the club finish 12th in the top-flight in 1995. The Bari supporters formed their first group in 1976, led by Franco Marvulli, nicknamed “Florio”. Platt inadvertently set the bar very high in the South of Italy, not only for himself but for the club. They were still relegated twice but recorded two more top ten finishes, and at various times employed some of the most exciting players in Europe. In the early 1980s, different relationships were formed between the ultras Bari and other organised fan groups: twinnings and rivalries. On the international stage, Doll was part of the German side that lost in the final of Euro ‘92 and perhaps should have been in the team that won the World Cup two years earlier. Debuting for the Galetti as a 17-year-old in late 1999, he scored a last-minute solo effort against Inter in just his second match with one of the most poetic sequences of touches in the history of Italian football. The 1980s and 1990s saw Italian football at its zenith. Arriving in 1997, it was with Bari that Zambrotta would have his breakout season. Doll is the only foreigner in this list whose first Italian experience wasn’t with Bari, having had three decent seasons with Lazio in the early 90s. At the time a Yugoslavian international, Boban was handed a ban that meant he would miss the World Cup, which was due to start a month later. Check out Ultras (Ultras) by Tifosi A.S. Bari FanChants feat. He was an integral part of the 2006 World Cup winning side, scoring the opening goal against Ukraine in the quarter-finals. From the very beginning of his career, Boban seemed destined for greatness. From one iconic ex-Bari player to another, Antonio Cassano was born and bred in the city and grew up in the youth team however it does not look like he will return. The end of his career was marred by his suspected involvement in the 2011 ‘Calcioscomesse’ betting scandal, for which he received a two-year ban. Good luck and Forza Bari! The crowds in Bari were then treated to a Czechoslovakia side featuring the prolific Tomas Skuhravy who single handily destroyed Costa Rica. As a player he left his mark and was a joy to watch. Since their foundation in 1908, they have spent only 30 seasons of their 113-year history in Serie A. The government don’t give a damn and there are Stadia in Serie B that are not fit for purpose because they are old and the local authorities don’t have the money. He is tied to Samp because of his wife [who is from Genova] but his roots are here in Bari. Inside, the scene was one of exultant pandemonium. What do you think of English fandom and what is the difference between English fans and Italian ultras? Having learned to play football in the piazze of ‘Bari Vecchia’ (Bari’s Old Town), Cassano was one of the most talented players ever to come through the club’s youth system. They united under a banner that read “ Alè Grande Bari Club Ultras ”. It appears that Bari are well respected within the landscape of Italian football; can you explain why? ( Log Out /  Jarni stayed on at Bari for another season in Serie B before joining Torino in 1993. Bari Country Italy Phone +39 (080) 505 5099 Fax +39 (080) 505 5164 E-mail bari@lega-calcio.it. One of several players to play for Yugoslavia before representing Croatia, Boban would also become one of his young nation’s most important players, having a key role in Euro 96 and their third-place finish in France 98. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. They united under a banner that read ‘Alè Grande Bari Club Ultras’. That summer he would move to Fiorentina, where he would win a Coppa Italia and an Italian Super Cup. He was also the first Catholic to captain the side. What are your thoughts of the Italian ultras movement of today? Words by: Francesco Amesbury. Designed by Renzo Piano, it has a ring of 26 concrete ‘petals’ that go all the way around the top tier and the lower tier is set in a depression next to a running track. Still only 20, Boban’s footballing exploits were also catching the eye of Europe’s elite clubs. We’ve had highs and lows but it appears the boys have more belief now and this has shown as the season has gone on. ciao a tutti =) buon divertimento nella pagina dedicata agli ultras bari... suggerisci questa pagina agli amici... si fanno link a richiesta...BUON DIVERTIMENTO =D Very much so, you really feel the pride, especially among Bari supporters who live in the north of Italy. This increase of 11.4% has been seen throughout the lower leagues and Bari finished top in Serie B for spectators. Doll was one of only eight players to play for East Germany and post-unification Germany; there is a chance he would have been part of the World Cup winning squad if the 1990 geo-political landscape had allowed him to be. The players gave their best for the club, which was not the case for the players who followed them and thus they did not earn the same affection. Posts about Bari written by Emmet Gates, Wayne Girard, rameznathan, thegentlemanultra, Neil Morris, dunlop85, and Luca Hodges-Ramon. Now, there are new groups, such as the ‘Seguaci della Nord (Followers of the North), into which former groups such as ‘I RE’ DAVID’ (King David) and ‘BULLDOG’ have converged. Change ). When Calcio ruled the world, David Platt was ‘that’ Englishman in San Nicola. His performances secured a move to Inter where, after a respectable first campaign, he spent a couple of seasons on loan. In the 2001/02, with first choice strikers Christian Vieri and Ronaldo both missing chunks of the campaign through injury, Ventola played a key role in the Nerazzurri’s title challenge. Serie C club Bari have condemned a group of their supporters who appear to have torched a minibus carrying fans of local rivals Lecce as they travelled for their top-flight match at Roma on Sunday. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We’ve enjoyed many great moments. Press Esc to cancel. Although he rarely featured in his only season with Juve, he did win the UEFA Cup, before finally submitting to Mancini’s charm and signing for Sampdoria in 1993. On a personal level, the England midfielder had an excellent season. Led by legendary Italian coach, Marcello Lippi, this Inter side boasted the defensive steel of Laurent Blanc and Javier Zanetti, while Ivan Zamorano and Christian Vieri led a talent laden attack. Serie C club Bari have condemned a group of their supporters who appear to have torched a minibus carrying fans of local rivals Lecce as they travelled for their top-flight match at Roma on Sunday. We are very organised, especially for our trips  during away games. Born in East Germany, his international career spanned German reunification. The Croatian full-back would go on to play for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Juve, where he would won a league and cup double, and Real Madrid, where he lifted the Intercontinental Cup. Igor Protti is a cult hero of 90s Italian football. The consequence of what the fans did at the Pescara-Bari match [in 1984], destroying bars and rioting with the police meant the lega [football federation] prevented real fans from travelling to the following away games. This was an exceptional claim considering the stature Maradona at the time and whilst it was met with an out pouring of joy from the home fans, it was almost impossible that he would signal handily win them the Scudetto. These exploits soon turned the heads of Juventus who decided to rescue Platt from the prospects of plying his trade in Serie B. The following summer, having scored 19 goals for the second consecutive season with Aston Villa, Bari smashed their transfer record to bring Platt to Serie A. Zambrotta went on to have a brilliant club career with Juventus, Barcelona and Milan. The Bari supporters formed their first group in 1976, led by Franco Marvulli, nicknamed ‘Florio’. But I do not agree with the ‘mentalità ULTRAS. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Jarni was a flying left-back and one of a generation of Croatians who lit up European football following the break-up of Yugoslavia. Given that clubs from northern Italy have traditionally been more successful, does the fact that Bari are one of the biggest teams in the south mean they are regarded as a symbol of southern Calcio? In 2012, Lecce chief prosecutor Cataldo Motta claimed that up to seven clubs in the Eccellenza division (fifth tier of Italian football) were controlled by members of the local Mafia – Brazilian Joao Paulo was a striker brought in in 1989 who was creative but far from prolific. Local pride or ‘campanilismo’ is often very prominent across Italy, is pride of hailing from Puglia important among Bari fans? They enhanced the league by filling the ranks of the smaller clubs. Having come through the Bari youth setup in the late 80s, the uncompromising defender only established himself in the side in 1993 following loan spells with Mantova and Vis Pesaro. Ultras Dynamo and Horde Zla: Smiles and faith also in these hard moments! Having represented Yugoslavia before the nation’s break-up, Jarni was a fixture in the first incarnation of the Croatian national team. For you, what is the most important aspect of Italian fandom? This second group of men who had stared in the tournament did not all find themselves at Juventus, Milan and Inter. He was an important component in the team that won promotion the following year and went on to finish 11th in Serie A in 1998. Bari were no different. In 30 appearances at the club, he scored 11 goals and despite the team being relegated, he became a cult figure, especially as Bari themselves only scored 26 all season. However, it was the boy from Bari who stole the show, scoring a virtuoso goal which included the deftest first time control you are likely to see by a man running in full flow. Nel giorno in cui molte partite non si giocano per il "Coronavirus" la Puglia … @LH_Ramon25 and Richard Hall: @Gentleman_Ultra, Death & resurrection: Last rites administered to historic Italian clubs – The Gentleman Ultra. Scopri (e salva) i tuoi Pin su Pinterest. As he celebrated under the Curva Nord, flares were lit, flags were waved frantically and the decibel levels soared. The club was formerly known as A.S. Bari or F.C. I’m not an ULTRAS any longer, I am just a fan. He had two very good seasons in Genoa, winning an Italian Cup and scoring 17 goals before returning to England in 1995. The final game of the tournament was the third place play off between the dejected England and Italy teams. To be incredibly and absurdly passionate. This is mainly due to the decrepit state of the Stadia. Finished just in time for Italia 90, it hosted games in Group B featuring the fantastic Cameroon, the poor quality Soviet Union side and the Romanians. In spite of this, Cassano won silverware at Milan, Real Madrid and Roma. In his six years with the club, Boban scored 45 goals in 109 appearances but he first found international repute following the events of May 13th 1990. Fontana retired in 2008 at the age of 41 years and 297 days; he is the fourth oldest player ever to play in Serie A. Zambrotta was an all-action wide player. The cases are well documented. Bari had only been promoted in 1989 but had two things in their favour. In fact, despite spending only six of the last 20 seasons in Serie A, Bari remain one of the best followed clubs in Italy and their average attendance over the last two seasons has been the highest in Serie B, also putting them in the top half of Serie A attendances. You are in a good position to make the play-offs; it would be great to see Bari back in Serie A! 16-dic-2015 - Questo Pin è stato scoperto da Fredrik Gärdsmo. Società Sportiva Calcio Bari, commonly referred to as Bari, is an Italian football club founded in 1908 and based in Bari, Apulia.It currently plays in Serie C.. 9 talking about this. In February 1999, aged just 21, he made his debut for the Italian national side while still a Bari player. Even when Bari were on the brink of financial implosion in 2014, their stalwart support rallied around them, turning up to the San Nicola en masse (setting a record for the highest Serie B attendance against Latina) and even helping to fund the team’s travel to away games. The sad fact of the matter is that from the outset, this superb structure, was the victim of poor planning and circumstance right from its conception. News e video 24H. Bari had just been relegated to Serie B and the German player made a big contribution to their promotion that season and their 11th place finish in Serie A in 1998. Easy, because we have a beautiful stadium, we are beautiful fans and the club has produced the best players [including Antonio Cassano, Gianluca Zambrotta and Leonardo Bonucci], sporting directors and nationally famous coaches. Their new 60,000 capacity home … At Bari for example, there is controversy within the ranks of the ultras as to whether the colour of the shirts they wear should be black or red… [a metaphor for the struggle between small left-leaning and right-leaning political factions within the support].