12.03.2025 16:41
The speech made by Turcan Bolayır, a member of the Galatasaray Divan Council, at the regular Divan Council meeting in March caused a stir. Bolayır stated, "There are players who play very aggressively. Proper referees would send them off in 2 minutes. We play very aggressively. If the referees didn't manage the game, more players would receive a red card for a second yellow." Following these remarks, reactions escalated during the meeting.
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The Super League giant Galatasaray Divan Kurulu Member Turcan Bolayır spoke at the regular Divan Kurulu meeting in March.
"WE'RE STRUGGLING IN EVERY MATCH"
Bolayır said, "I never miss the matches, I watch them continuously. The Galatasaray - Samsunspor match is a critical match. There seems to be a situation where we won't be able to win the match. My heart is always racing. We're struggling in every match. I said, 'Osimhen will come out, he'll score with a header and finish the match.' That's exactly what happened. At one point, we were losing, I think. Two goals were scored. However, the stadium's announcement suddenly got excited. They shouted, 'Goooolll Mario Icardi.' What kind of disrespect is this? This person is a human being. Character, a humble man. I criticized him. He is a human, whether it's Icardi or not, he has many benefits in the championship. I don't like him in some matters. I can't deny that he is a good football player. If Icardi doesn't score the goal, why does the friend who makes this announcement do it like that? I didn't like it, I expressed it. It's not a simple matter. He showed humility; what would happen if he reacted? It also affected the stands. The stands also said, 'Icardi goall.' What kind of thing is this?" he said.
"IF REFEREES DON'T MANAGE, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF RED CARDS"
Turcan Bolayır stated, "Please let my words go to Coach Okan. I ask you. There are players who play very rough football. Proper referees would send them off in 2 minutes. We play very rough. I'm not naming names. It would be beneficial to be a little more careful. You say Turcan Bey is speaking; we will see. If the referees don't manage, a second yellow card will lead to a lot of players being sent off," he expressed.
"ANYONE WHO DOESN'T LIKE MY SPEECH CAN LEAVE"
As objections and reactions rose from the crowd, Turcan Bolayır said, "Anyone who doesn't like my speech can leave. They left here recently, goodbye. If anyone doesn't want to listen, they can leave. I have my opinion. You see these things too. There are players who enter so harshly that they lie on the ground. Let's take the Sivasspor match. One of our players was lying on the ground. We thought his leg was broken in the Sivasspor match. He came back to the match three days later. Is that the right move? No! I'm not speaking against; I'm speaking realistically. I spent 56 years teaching at Galatasaray High School. I've seen a lot. Am I someone who would act against? I'm speaking the truths. Don't interfere with me," he responded.
HE RECEIVED REACTIONS
Turcan Bolayır, who drew the reactions of other members present at the Divan Kurulu, concluded his speech with the words, "Since you don't want it, I apologize for disturbing you..."
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