 The club remained in Serie A until the 2004–05 campaign, losing to Parma in the playoffs.Despite losing some key players, Bologna expected to be challenging strongly for promotion from Serie B in the 2005–06 campaign.Despite its ambition, however, Bologna had a poor start to the season, causing the sacking of experienced coach Renzo Ulivieri, replaced by former Internazionale defender Andrea Mandorlini.