15.09.2025 21:10
Fans of Trabzonspor, who criticized the referee decisions, gathered in front of the Turkish Football Federation building in Trabzon to hold a protest. The Trabzonspor supporters called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Referees' Association, Ferhat Gündoğdu.
Fans of the Super Lig giant Trabzonspor protested in front of the Turkish Football Federation building in Trabzon, reacting to the referee decisions after the Fenerbahçe match.
''WE CALL FOR RESIGNATION''
Gathered in front of the Turkish Football Federation building in Trabzon, the fans made a statement saying, "As fans, we urgently call for the resignation of Ferhat Gündoğdu, the head of the Referee Board, who fails to ensure justice in football and signs off on a new scandal every week. This understanding, which produces chaos instead of fair management, has made Turkish football unbearable."
The statement made by Trabzonspor fans is as follows;
"There is no longer justice in Turkish football, and referee decisions have now overshadowed the game. What happened against Fenerbahçe has revealed how the future of not only Trabzonspor but also Turkish football is being dragged into a deadlock. At this point, the greatest responsibility lies with the Referee Board.
As fans, we urgently call for the resignation of Ferhat Gündoğdu, the head of the Referee Board, who fails to ensure justice in football and signs off on a new scandal every week. This understanding, which produces chaos instead of fair management, has made Turkish football unbearable.
It should not be forgotten that this lack of system is a problem not only for Trabzonspor but for all of Turkish football.
What happened yesterday is not a coincidence; it is the result of years of accumulated distortions and incompetence. If referees cannot distribute justice on the field, it is impossible to speak of the spirit of football.
Today, we also address İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, who sits in the chair of the TFF President and has previously served as the President of Trabzonspor:
If you are truly on the side of clean football, do not remain a spectator to what is happening!
Take responsibility for the future of football, and take steps to change this distorted order.
Every understanding that turns its back on Trabzonspor's fight for justice will cause even greater harm to Turkish football tomorrow.
Our call is clear:
- The current structure of the Referee Board should be dismantled and restructured based on merit and transparency.
- The refereeing institution should be managed by a system where objective criteria are determined, not personal relationships.
- An accountable order should be established for the future of Turkish football.
As Trabzonspor fans, we will not remain silent against injustices, and we will not give up on our quest for justice. As millions who are devoted to the maroon-blue colors, we will continue to do our part and defend our club's rights to the fullest.
Our struggle against this understanding that drags Turkish football into chaos will continue until justice is served.
It is worth reminding;
2010-2011 Champion is Trabzonspor.
Respectfully announced to the public."