S.S. Lazio supporters are tonight celebrating one of the most remarkable title wins in recent memory, after their side fought back from a goal down to beat Genoa at a packed, Stadio Olimpico.

Perennial favourites, Juventus, went into the week-end knowing that a win would seal their 7th straight Italian crown, but could only manage a draw away to Inter Milan, leaving the door open for Lazio, who gratefully walked through it with a pulsating 2-1 home win.

Second half goals from Stevan Jovetic & Leandro Paredes enough for the Roman side to snatch the Serie A title from the holders & spark celebrations in the capital that will likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

The title, Lazio’s 3rd Serie A & first since the 99/2000 season, was almost unthinkable 18 months ago with the side struggling in the second tier of Italian football, Serie B.

Much of the credit must go to their Spanish manager, Manuel Pablo, who transformed the struggling club with an off season spending spree, turning the resultant side into champions despite pre-season odds of 100 to 1.

The Spaniard spoke with tears in his eyes following the victory saying “I’m just so happy I could crap my pants &, after a few beers tonight, I probably will!”

Emotions obviously run deep for Manuel Pablo who, barely a year earlier, resigned his dream job at Deportivo la Coruna following the death of his close friend, Juan Carlos Valeron.

“I have a feeling JC will be watching this somewhere & celebrate with us for the months to come.” He continued. “This one’s for you old mate!”

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