Struggling Bologna sacked coach Giuseppe Papadopulo and replaced him with Franco Colomba on Wednesday, bringing the number of managers sacked in Serie A this season to a record five after eight matches.

Papadopulo, appointed just over six months and 15 games ago, has paid the price for just one win so far this term and the northern club have quickly recruited the much-travelled Colomba, who last coached Ascoli to mid-table in Serie B.

“Bologna announce they have relieved Giuseppe Papadopulo of his duties. Franco Colomba has been entrusted with the first team,” a statement read on their Web site.

Bottom club Livorno brought in Serse Cosmi on Tuesday after dismissing joint-coaches Gennaro Ruotolo and Vittorio Russo while AS Roma, Atalanta and Napoli have already changed managers.