The 2012-13 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Palermo as Rosanero finished a crushing 18th in Serie A, resulting in relegation after nine consecutive seasons in the top flight. The season was defined by the notorious 'managerial musical chairs' of chairman Maurizio Zamparini, who cycled through three different head coaches. Despite the constant turmoil, the young Slovenian forward Josip Iličić was a shining light, firing in 10 crucial league goals. It was a painful year that marked the club's drop to Serie B and remains an unforgettable chapter in their modern history.