What happened in Turkish football today? 16/12/2021

 Rezan Epozdemir resigns as Galatasaray administrator.

Galatasaray administrator Rezan Epozdemir has announced his resignation from his post due of strong misunderstandings with club CEO Burak Elmas.

Even through Burak Elmas statements towards TFF has been seen to be too harsh by Turkish media and this blog, literally starting war, it is reported that some members in the club dont see Elmas being too harsh and direct towards TFF. It is reported hence that one of the main reasons for this resignation hence been such action while it is reported that there is unhappiness from Epozdemir and other members of decision to get out from broadcasting pool and recent action to be become friendship conneciton with Fenerbahce. 

It is reported that Rezan Epozdemir will have press conference on 17th December where he would make it clear why he resigned.

Fenerbahce interested to appoint Kenan Kocak as head coach.

Fenerbahce considers to terminate contract with its head coach Vitor Pereira if clubs get undesired result during derby game against Besiktas, with Kenan Kocak being strong candidate.

Currently being at Turkish National Team assistant coach, Kenan Kocak has been as suitable candidate for Fenerbahce due of some good works he has done with Kuntz in such short period of time and also being Turkish coach would reduce payments to foreign coaches who will likely not come for good price. Kocak does have good experience and understanding of Turkish football so among available coaches Kocak does look to be good candidate for side.

As been noted, Fenerbahce having negotiations with Kocak would be connected with Besiktas result but it is clear that Pereira days are being numbered. 

Atalanta are interested to sign Taylan Antalyali.

Atalanta are interested to transfer Galatasaray player Taylan Antalyali as Italian side are showing strong interest with Turkish players in recent years.

Taylan Antalyali might not showing high level performance on regular bases but when he is being good form he does show himself to be strong and confident player without doubt which hence provided interest from Atalanta. This would been also be good opportunity for Antalyali to start his European career with good organised side.

This blog would follow how this story would be developing at short period of time.

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 17th week:

20:00 Giresunspor - Altay

In other news:

- TurkishNationalTeam has been drawn with Luxembourg, Lithuania and Faroe Islands at Nations League League C Group 1.

- PFDK decisions:

- Gaziantep, Yeni Malatyaspor, Antalyaspor has got blockage of stands due of behaviour of fans.

- Yeni Malatyaspor, Adana Demirspor recieved 32,000 TL fine for events on field.

- Sivasspor recieved 125,000 TL fine for accepting unallowed supporters 

- Sivasspor workers Mehmet Biyik, Abdullah Yuvaci, Sumeyra Koc, Mehmet Duran has recieved 15-days of deprivation of rights for not following guidelines.

- Besiktas recieved 100,000 TL fine and blockage of stands for behaviour of fans.

- Goztepe player Halil Akbunar recieved 1-game ban for breaking rules.

- Galatasaray and its CEO Burak Elmas been referred to PFDK for anti-sportmanship action.

- Galatasaray administrator Sukru Koksal Unlu has resigned from his post.

- Altay has terminated contract with Gencer Cansev

- Fenerbahce are interested to appoint Turkish National Team assistant coach Kenan Kocak as head coach.

- Bursaspor player Ismail Cokcalis agent Semih Albayrak: Benfica, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas are interested to transfer player. Besiktas is showing most willingness.

- Rizespor head coach Hamza Hamzaoglu has stated that club doesnt consider to sell its player Gokhan Akkan during mid-season transfer window.

- Sivasspor, Rizespor, Goztepe, Adana Demirspor and Giresunspor are interested to transfer Trabzonspor player Abdulkedir Parmak.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Tigres player Carlos Salcedo.

- Lille considers to sell its player Yusuf Yazici during mid-season transfer window.