Catania Boss Sinisa Mihajlovic Unconcerned By Lazio Fans’ Reception

The Serbian just hopes he won’t be treated with indifference by the Aquile faithful… By Vince Masiello Feb 7, 2010 11:13:00 AM Catania boss Sinisa Mihajlovic has urged the supporters of his former side Lazio to take a clear stance this afternoon when the Elefanti pay a visit to the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A. The 40-year-old spent six seasons with the Biancocelesti as a player and, even though he will sit out a dug-out ban, he has called for the Laziali population to acknowledge his presence, one way or another. “It doesn’t matter whether I receive boos or applause,” he said during yesterday’s pre-match press conference. “The applause is pleasing, but whistles are equally fine. I’d rather hear them than be received with indifference.” Lazio are enduring a disastrous season after lifting the Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup last year and both sides will fight for their lives this afternoon in what is effectively a relegation clash. “You all know that I have plenty of friends at Lazio, I root for them and my sons play in their youth set-up,” mused Mihajlovic. “But Catania need to get points. We need to beat the drop and that’s why we must look to claim the spoils.” goal.com

Catania Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic Confident As He Seeks Safety Points Against Parma The coach is eager for points... By Salvatore Landolina Jan 22, 2010 3:46:00 PM Catania coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is fully aware of the perils his side face down in the relegation zone, but is confident of using Sunday's home clash against Parma as a springboard to start climbing up the table. The Etnei are four points off the safety mark, but the former defender appreciates the qualities he has at his disposal as points loom over the horizon. "I hope the fans come to help us, in any case we will win and I am convinced we will," Mihajlovic told the press with an air of confidence. The coach hopes his side can build the starting blocks of their Serie A survival bid as he pledges effort and a top-flight future. Mihajlovic also pointed out the pitfalls his side face against Parma. "I know that we are still behind in the league, but we won't be by the end of the season," he added. "Parma? They have many injury problems and they have gone through a difficult period. Nevertheless, they can still give you trouble because they are a strong side." goal.com

Catania Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic Confident As He Seeks Safety Points Against Parma The coach is eager for points... By Salvatore Landolina Catania coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is fully aware of the perils his side face down in the relegation zone, but is confident of using Sunday's home clash against Parma as a springboard to start climbing up the table. The Etnei are four points off the safety mark, but the former defender appreciates the qualities he has at his disposal as points loom over the horizon. "I hope the fans come to help us, in any case we will win and I am convinced we will," Mihajlovic told the press with an air of confidence. The coach hopes his side can build the starting blocks of their Serie A survival bid as he pledges effort and a top-flight future. Mihajlovic also pointed out the pitfalls his side face against Parma. "I know that we are still behind in the league, but we won't be by the end of the season," he added. "Parma? They have many injury problems and they have gone through a difficult period. Nevertheless, they can still give you trouble because they are a strong side." goal.com

I Don’t Understand Why The Referee Sent Me Off – Catania Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic The Etnei tactician denied having spoken out against the match official… Jan 10, 2010 6:30:00 PM After watching his struggling Catania side suffer a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Genoa this afternoon, coach Sinisa Mihajlovic spoke out against the referee for his decision to show him a red card five minutes from time. “It is true I got angry over a foul that wasn’t given but I didn’t insult anyone, so I am clueless as to why I was sent off,” he declared to SkySport. “I think I was right to get angry as there was clearly a foul on [Gianvinto] Plasmati. On the bench you are allowed to get upset and considering I didn’t say anything untoward there is reason why I had to go.” “We are not going to look for excuses but it has to be said that when the sides were 11 against 11, we matched Genoa all over the field. “It is clear that once you are a man down everything becomes much harder and therefore we suffered a little at the speed of the Grifoni’s game. “We have another encounter on Wednesday against Genoa in the Coppa Italia and we will do our best to overcome them.” Stefano Federici, Goal.com