2003–04 Ancona Calcio season
Ancona 2003–04 football season
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During the 2003–04 Italian football season, Ancona Calcio competed in the Serie A.
ChairmanErmanno Pieroni
ManagerLeonardo Menichini
(until 29 September)
Nedo Sonetti
(from 29 September, until 28 January)
Giovanni Galeone
(from 28 January)
(until 29 September)
Nedo Sonetti
(from 29 September, until 28 January)
Giovanni Galeone
(from 28 January)
StadiumStadio del Conero
| 2003–04 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Ermanno Pieroni |
| Manager | Leonardo Menichini (until 29 September) Nedo Sonetti (from 29 September, until 28 January) Giovanni Galeone (from 28 January) |
| Stadium | Stadio del Conero |
| Serie A | 18th (Relegated) |
| Coppa Italia | First round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Cristian Bucchi (5) All: Cristian Bucchi (5) |
| Highest home attendance | 23,306 vs. Juventus (18 October 2003) |
| Lowest home attendance | 9,348 vs. Chievo (25 April 2004) |
| Average home league attendance | 13,235 |
Season summary
Kit
Ancona's kit was manufactured by French sports retailer Le Coq Sportif and sponsored by Banca Marche.
Players
Squad at the end of the season Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Serie A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Siena | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 54 | −13 | 34[a] | |
| 15 | Perugia (R) | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 44 | 56 | −12 | 32 | Relegation play-off |
| 16 | Modena (R) | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 27 | 46 | −19 | 30[b] | Relegation to Serie B |
| 17 | Empoli (R) | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 54 | −28 | 30[b] | |
| 18 | Ancona[c] (R, E, R) | 34 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 21 | 70 | −49 | 13 | Phoenix in Serie C2 |
Source: Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio – La Storia 1898-2004, Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) tiebreaker for relevant positions 3) head-to-head points and goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored.
(E) Eliminated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) tiebreaker for relevant positions 3) head-to-head points and goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored.
(E) Eliminated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Reggina finished ahead of Siena on head-to-head points: Reggina 2–1 Siena, Siena 0–0 Reggina.
- Modena finished ahead of Empoli on head-to-head points: Empoli 0–3 Modena, Modena 1–1 Empoli.
- Ancona was denied entry to the 2004–05 Serie B season, having entered administration. It was later admitted to the Lega Professionisti Serie C after bankruptcy.