Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek made striking statements at the press conference held at RAMS Park.
Highlights from Dursun Özbek’s statements are as follows:
“THEY ARE TRYING TO PULL US OUT OF THE FIELD”
Since we took office, we want to stay on the field and continue there. We want to represent Turkish football in the best possible way. They are systematically trying to drag events out of the field.
“WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM G.SARAY?”
Yesterday, a match was played in Sivas. The referee of this match is Mr. Zorbay Küçük. This match is a very important match for the Super League. How come Zorbay Küçük was appointed here within the framework of the ongoing competition in the Super League? When you analyze it, this emerges: The average score of our valuable rival Fenerbahçe in the matches managed by Zorbay Küçük is 2.36. Galatasaray’s average score is 1.25. I ask Mr. Zorbay Küçük and Alper Ulusoy. What do you want from Galatasaray?
“BECAUSE THEY DON’T WANT TO LEAVE IT TO CHANCE…”
In the past years, they were trying to manage MHK and referees, now they are trying to manage social media. Seeking and finding angles and creating victimization for themselves from those angles. Everything is planned, everything is considered. I want it to be known that way. There are also things that they don’t think about, they didn’t expect us to become champions in the first year we took office. This is how they work to leave nothing to chance this year.
SEND FROM ÖZBEK TO F.BAHÇE AND ALİ KOÇ
They are trying to attack people with hooligan commentators. Everything is planned, everything is considered. But there are also things that they don’t think about. When we took office, they did not think that we would be champions. This year they are working more planned so as not to leave anything to chance. For the first time in the history of world sports, a sports club president said, ‘While I am president, they will not make us champions.’ Dude, who won’t make you a champion? If you are sincere, explain! There is no such explanation. The president of Galatasaray who made such a statement cannot remain in office for a second.
“WE ARE NOT LIKE OTHERS”
Those who are on the right path have no fear of anyone. Galatasaray means fighting until the end for justice and truth. We won’t give up on this. We are Galatasaray! Should we talk about slapping referees, taking photos, and disturbing referees like everyone else? Those who do not care about the tension in this society are the ones who do this. This community has done what was right for it throughout its history. We are not like others.
“NO ONE CAN FIGHT US”
As we have all witnessed, as we have all seen; There is a tremendous fight against Galatasaray, with all the values of football and sports being trampled on. None of these affect us. We have always shown this over the past 100 years. When we are one fist, no one has the power to fight us.
“WE DON’T OWE FOOTBALL PLAYERS”
Depending on the perceptions made in recent days, let alone the current salaries of my club, even the bonuses have been paid. We do not owe a penny to anyone who plays for Galatasaray, neither in the amateur branches nor in the professional football team.
“OUR AGENDA IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP”
We and my friends are here. No one can talk about these things where we are. Those who try to create perception are again pursuing perception before the election in June 2024. There is no election on our agenda. Becoming champions in May is our agenda.
“THEY HAVE TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY”
MHK and TFF will solve this non-standard. Those with this authority must either manage this job properly, or if they cannot manage it, they must do what is necessary. I leave it to your comments as to what is necessary.
“THEY ARE TRYING TO HIT US FROM THE INTERIOR”
Last year we became champions under more difficult conditions. We did it with everyone being together. We will become champions again by being united. Our unity will be our greatest strength in the championship. They try to take pieces from us every day. Their only purpose is to hit us from the inside and turn us against each other. Because they have no other choice. Galatasaray is always successful in the field. We are not involved in these efforts that are not in our nature. We will stand against them together and we will be champions this year.
“WE WILL MOVE TO KEMERBURGAZ”
We stand behind all the promises we made to the general assembly. The rough work of Kemerburgaz is finished, we have started the finishing work. We will move Florya to Kemerburgaz as soon as possible. It is a very beautiful and modern project. No one should worry, these projects will be completed. Florya studies also continue. We will soon share with you the good news that is the fruit of these projects.
“DON’T TEST OUR PATIENCE!”
We are in a sports race. Quarrels and conflicts, wars of words… We are not after these. We have patience, but no one should try our patience. It is not about bringing football into a fight or a war of words. That’s why we didn’t talk until today, we were patient. We look at the issues in a way that befits the greatness of Galatasaray. No one should test our patience.
“DO YOU WANT TFF’S RESIGNATION?”
It has been about 6 months since TFF was elected. We are warning TFF. There is a Club Association meeting on Monday. This may be one of the agenda items. Dear Federation, it is not just Galatasaray’s federation. There are Super League, 1st League and lower leagues. As a result of the ideas formed at the meeting, Galatasaray will also present its stance there.
“IT IS NOT CLEAR WHAT ALI KOÇ SAID”
Ali Koç has been the president for 5-6 years. Has Mehmet Büyükekşi been the president of TFF for 5-6 years? It is not clear what Ali Koç means. Who won’t make you a champion? Federation or MHK? Others? While Ali Koç was president, 4-5 federations changed. Did they all want it this way? Mr. Ali Koç needs to be a little clearer. This statement has no meaning other than creating victimization. They do this frequently. A statement made to gain advantage.