Season 4 - Into the big-time

Finally, Tash splashes the cash. 1.7 million pounds of it to be exact. To Madeira makes his arrival onto the scene for 750k - the most spent on one player so far. Other new signings made that make a decent impact are Benja for 350k and Joseba Llorente on a Bosman.

It's a fairly routine saunter to promotion in all honesty. The Italian Cup is another brief excursion with a second successive group stage knock-out, but the league proves easier. The only question is whether a superb end of season run can clinch the title from the runaway leaders Ternana. It can't unfortunately, and Foggia finish 2nd, just a point behind them. But promotion to the big-time is assured comfortably and Foggia can look forward to a season facing teams of the calibre of AC Milan and the Champions Roma, who have won Serie A 4 times in a row.

A fair few players contribute double figures in goals, with Adolfo top-scoring with 20, outshining the slightly disappointing To Madeira. Adolfo, with 13 assists also lays claim to the Fans Player of the Season award. For me though, Oguchi Onyewu was outstanding, averaging 7.81 throughout the season and marshalling the defence alongside Nelson Akwari admirably. Very important to a team in dire need of a reliable goalie...