Sivasspor Club President Mecnun Otyakmaz announced that they do not intend to continue in the new term.
Otyakmaz answered the questions of the AA correspondent before the matches they will play against Galatasaray in the league and Fenerbahce in the cup.
Otyakmaz stated that they are going through their last years as management this year and said, “Our 3-year term is coming to an end, we will have to hold a new congress, and some events we have experienced this year have tired us out. We have to represent our country in Europe with these low budgets and the incomes are decreasing, and we are sure to succeed. “We made transfers a little over the budget as we needed to reach. While we were struggling like this, the negative results of the few matches we played at home also caused some reaction from the fans.” he said.
Expressing that they are not used to such reactions, Otyakmaz continued:
“It really upset us and lowered our motivation. It made us think about whether to take part in the next period. Many of our executive friends are determined not to continue. My personal opinion is that I don’t want to continue because we were really uncomfortable in some matches. We took our club on a serious path. We will hold a meeting with the notables of our city in a short time. We have to hold the general assembly at the latest in June. All Sivas says that Sivasspor is the most important brand of Sivas. If they say this, they should be filled. Because we now have our own knowledge. “We are not in a position to continue this team with our skills and opportunities. We definitely need support. Frankly, I don’t think we can take this risk again without this support.”
“THE STATEMENT OF RIZA TEACHER THAT HE WILL BE LEAVING WE WAS APPRECIATED”
Mecnun Otyakmaz stated that the statements of coach Rıza Çalımbay that he wanted to resign at the end of the season upset them.
Underlining that Rıza is both his friends and fellow countrymen, Otyakmaz said, “Rıza has achieved important successes during his time. He has been carrying us to Europe for 3 years. It is proud for us, but it is necessary to separate Rıza and Sivasspor. The brand. The legend of Beşiktaş, the captain of the Turkish National Team and a successful coach. Our teacher explains some of his views on some issues, but this does not completely reflect our thoughts. I ask the public to interpret this as Rıza teacher’s statements.” made its assessment.
Reminding that Rıza teacher signed a 1-year contract every season as a matter of principle, Otyakmaz said, “I knew that we would work for a long time every term. 4 years is a long time in Turkish football. We were saddened by the fact that Rıza teacher would leave when the third part of the season was over, we liked it a lot. “There was no explanation. He tried to rectify the situation a little bit. The morale of the fans and players may have deteriorated in this process. Our community may have gone through a troubled process there because of these statements.” used the phrases.
“I APPRECIATE AND CONGRATULATE YOUR SUCCESS (GALATASARAY)”
Mecnun Otyakmaz said that they wanted to spend the last 2 weeks comfortably by gaining points in the Galatasaray match.
Explaining that it was a very exciting season, Otyakmaz said, “We started the matches that will determine the fate of the league. One of them is closely related to the championship. We will also have a match that will determine the finalist in the cup. Really serious matches for us. Galatasaray performed well this year under the leadership of Okan teacher and has really good management. There have been complaints from the players about Galatasaray management in the past years, but a really good management and open to dialogue. We get along much better with the last management. I appreciate and congratulate them on their success.” expressed an opinion.
Noting that the Galatasaray match will be very important for them, Otyakmaz said:
“The success we have achieved in Europe makes us proud. The points we have brought to our country make us happy. Now Europe is behind, we are now alone with the reality of the league. Galatasaray is the champion, we are fighting not to be relegated. All tickets have been sold, there are injured and suspended people in front of enthusiastic fans. We will play against Galatasaray in a week. Hopefully, we want to leave there with points with good resistance and complete the season without risking the last 2 weeks.”
“DIFFICULT DAYS ARE WAITING FOR SİVASSPOR”
Mecnun Otyakmaz stated that as an Anatolian club, winning the Ziraat Turkish Cup is a great honor and success.
Reminding that they will face Fenerbahçe in the semi-final rematch of the cup, Otyakmaz said:
“We achieved this last year. There is a step towards the final this year as well. The economic conditions were very bad last year, but the fact that we won the Turkish Cup helped us to complete our budget last year with foreign revenues. The income from the European Cups is very important for Anatolian clubs. “We succeeded in this and we closed this gap last year. Unfortunately, the same gap occurred this year. For the future of Sivasspor, the Turkish Cup must be won again. With the pride of this work, it will make a great contribution to the economy, otherwise hard days await Sivasspor.”
Noting that the decrease in the income of the contract they made with the broadcaster and the increase in the exchange rate put a lot of pressure on the clubs, Otyakmaz concluded his words with the following statements regarding the foreign rule:
“We need to open up space for new young players. We think that these players will be blocked when there is no limit. We, as Sivas, have expressed our opinion that they should continue as they are now. This is the result of the federation. So 8+3. We didn’t want it because we wanted it, we wanted it logically, we thought in parallel. “We wanted 1 Turkish option to be left for the young people coming in. And it was. I think it was a good decision.”