For the season 1978-79 the chairman
Ferlaino appoints
Di Marzio as a manager. In
Serie A the 'azzurri' obtains the 6 place. with 9 wins, 14 draws and 7 defeats
In the
Italian Cup, the team reached the Quarter finals.
In Europe, the 'partenopei' play in the
Coppa Uefa reaching the Last 64.