Sivasspor’s new coach Ömer Erdoğan made a statement to the press. Stating that he believes that they will do successful work, Erdoğan said, “I believe that we will achieve great and successful things with the support of our fans. Our goals are big, but it is in my nature to always plan from match to match. The first match we will play is very important for me. After reaching an agreement in principle, we will focus on both our own analysis and the player analysis.” We will hopefully try to prepare our team for Saturday. We need a good start. We need the support of the fans. Hopefully, we can raise some goals here. “It doesn’t happen immediately, it takes time,” he said.
“SIGNATURES DON’T HAVE MUCH IMPORTANCE TO ME”
Asked about the duration of the contract, Ömer Erdoğan said, “We sat down and talked with our president. I do not believe that the duration of the contract is very important to me. We have now reached an agreement until the end of the season. Duration is not important. The important thing is that we get Sivasspor out of this troubled period and bring them to the right place. I hope they are successful. “We will spend one season and then sit down at the end of the season and extend the contract. I came here thinking long-term and the signings are not very important to me.”
“WE FOUND MORALE BY WINNING IN THE CUP”
Stating that he watched the match against Ankara Keçiörengücü in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, the 47-year-old coach said, “I watched the team. We evaluated the players who played less league time. I also wanted to see the players. I already know the other players. We also made the players play to increase their match fitness. They showed a very disciplined and diligent fight on the field. It was a good victory, even if it was a cup match, it was a good morale boost for us. Sivasspor won this cup in the cup. “We are a team that has won before and we want to continue our claim in the cup, hopefully we will have a successful season,” he said.
“WE WILL NOT DO IT FOR TRANSFER”
Speaking about the transfer, Erdoğan said, “We have just started. I need some time to get to know the team closely. We have the same ideas in my meeting with the president. We know the shortcomings, we will not make transfers just to make transfers here. We need to bring in players who will really contribute to us and raise the competitive environment of the team.” “I need it,” he said.
“WE NEED TO RETURN TO MANDATORY INFRASTRUCTURE”
Explaining that he will give serious importance to the infrastructure, Coach Erdoğan said, “There are really serious investments in young players. Very good things are being done in terms of facilities and infrastructure. As you know, last year, we brought in a very valuable player like Yunus Emre. Coaches always come and say about the infrastructure. But do they implement it? If we catch a good young man and believe that he will contribute to the team, we will help the players in every way possible. In today’s football, in this economic environment, we will gain players. “You cannot take the work away. We have to turn to the infrastructure. There is a good infrastructure work here, we will benefit from it as much as we can,” he said.
“THE OWNER OF THIS TEAM IS THE FAN”
Inviting Sivasspor fans to the stadium, Erdoğan said, “Fans are essential, this is a fact. Fans come, they watch. If they enjoy it, they come more. The fans have always owned these clubs. The fans have always been with their team. Our aim is to fill the stands. In our own field, especially against the rivals.” I want to have a very difficult away game. As long as the players are good and work hard, we will work together with our team. Also, my mother’s side is from Sivas. He is from Yarhisar. I came here a lot when I was a child, we always stopped by on our way to vacation. In a sense, I am proud to be a coach in my own hometown.”