Six Players Absent From Training in Wednesday's Practice
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Fenerbahçe players continued preparing for this week's Gaziantepspor game with a practice session at Samandıra on Wednesday afternoon. The Yellow Canaries practiced without six players who are currently injured or sick. Manager Christoph Daum motivated his squad on Wednesday, telling them, "As a team, you have very big potential. We can always make new beginnings. This league is not over yet."
Alex: "We Still Have A Shot At Winning The League Title"
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Yellow Canaries captain Alexsandro de Souza spoke about the team's decaying form in recent games and stated that every player was responsible for all the bad results. Following last weekend's goalless draw with Gençlerbirliği, Alex wrote an editorial on his personal website stating, "We still have a shot at winning the league title, but our hopes are diminishing every week."
Hiddink Says He'll Join Team For American Tour
National Team • Author: Nathan Redd • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Turkish National Team Coach Guus Hiddink was in Istanbul this week to be formally announced as the new boss of the Milli Takım. After meeting with reporters Monday, Hiddink sat down with Turkey's NTVSpor for an exclusive interview and talked about a number of factors, including when he'll take over the Turkish squad.
TFF Awards Bursaspor Win Following Diyarbakırspor Match
Turkcell Super Lig • Author: Nathan Redd • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Turkcell Süper Lig has a new leader, and that leader is Bursaspor. The Green Crocs now sit atop the table after a decision from the Turkish Football Federation Tuesday. The TFF have awarded Bursa a 3-0 victory following their cancelled match in week 24 against Diyarbakırspor, and the three points have boosted them to the top of the standings.
Yellow Canaries Resume Preparations With Double Practice
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Tuesday, March 16, 2010
After having a one-day break, Fenerbahçe players resumed preparations for their upcoming Gaziantepspor game with a double practice session on Tuesday. The Yellow Canaries pledged to never give up, as coach Christoph Daum reminded his players that their Ziraat Turkish Cup Semi-Final was also round the corner. Several players again were absent through injuries and sickness.
Diyarbakırspor Involved In Yet Another Controversial Decision
Turkcell Super Lig • Author: Nathan Redd • Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Week 25 of the Turkcell Süper Lig saw Beşiktaş make a move toward title contention. Their win Monday night moves them ahead of Fenerbahçe in the table, while Diyarbakırspor found themselves involved in yet another scandal. Here's a look around the league this past weekend:
Dutch Manager Guus Hiddink Pens Milli Takım Contract
National Team • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Monday, March 15, 2010
Dutch manager Guus Hiddink arrived in Istanbul and attended a press conference where he signed the contract officially making him Milli Takım head coach. "The future of Turkish football is very bright. I was really impressed by the TFF's projects. From now on, I am fully devoted to the Milli Takım job," Guus Hiddink told reporters. Hiddink also stated that Turkey's Milli Takım will adopt an attacking style of football.
Cristian Baroni Expected to Miss Galatasaray Derby
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Monday, March 15, 2010
Canaries defensive midfielder Cristian Baroni is possibly crossed out of Fener's upcoming Galatasaray derby, two weeks from now. According to reports in the Turkish press, the Brazilian player diagnosed with a muscle tear in the back of his right leg will be out of action for at least three weeks. Cristian is expected to miss fixtures against Gaziantepspor (home), Galatasaray (away) and Kayserispor (home).
Yellow Canaries Back to Work After Gençlerbirliği Draw
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Sunday, March 14, 2010
The Yellow Canaries were back on the training ground at Samandıra on Sunday morning to kick start preparations for next week's Turkcell Süper Lig home fixture against Gaziantepspor. A number of players with injuries skipped Sunday's practice session, while it was also revealed that Brazilian defensive midfielder Cristian Baroni had a torn muscle in his right leg.
Gökhan: "This is a Team Game, It Doesn't Matter Who Plays"
News • Author: Mehmet Pozam • Sunday, March 14, 2010
Fenerbahçe striker Gökhan Ünal spoke to reporters after Saturday's Gençlerbirliği draw and commented that his header that hit the post in the 80th minute was very "unfortunate". The 27-year-old goalscorer also spoke about the shoulder injury he picked up during the game stating, "I can't raise my arm, but maybe it's just a bruise. If we had won the game, my injury wouldn't have mattered so much."
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