The 2001-02 campaign for Genoa was a turbulent season of mid-table consolidation for The Griffins, concluding with a 14th-place finish in Serie B. Providing the crucial attacking spark were the joint top-scorers, Cosimo Francioso and Marco Carparelli, whose 12 goals apiece proved vital in the competitive second tier. The season was overshadowed by the deep political turmoil and civil unrest in the city following the dramatic and controversial G8 summit riots in July 2001, making it an unforgettable chapter of both sporting effort and civic anxiety in Genoa's recent history.