29.11.2025 17:15
Çaykur Rizespor's head coach İlhan Palut announced that he has stepped down from his position following the 1-0 loss to Kayserispor. In his statement, İlhan Palut said, "At this point in time, taking a step back in my career has never been my style, but this team needs a new voice. This team needs new touches. Perhaps it is necessary to support different players with more affection."
In the 14th week of the Super League, a hot development occurred after Çaykur Rizespor lost 1-0 to Kayserispor.
ILHAN PALUT RESIGNED
After the match, Çaykur Rizespor's head coach Ilhan Palut announced that he was stepping down in an interview with the broadcasting organization.
''THIS TEAM NEEDS A NEW VOICE''
The experienced coach, who announced his resignation, said, "I don't want to talk about the match. At least I don't want to make a match evaluation on behalf of myself and my team. We have been working here for 2.5 years. This is truly a beautiful club. There are very good people here. At this point, stepping back from a position has never been my style, but this team needs a new voice. This team needs new touches. Perhaps it is necessary to caress the backs of different players with more love."
''ALL RESPONSIBILITY IS ON ME''
Continuing his remarks, Ilhan Palut stated, "I am at peace with my conscience for every day I spent here, but this team needs a new breath. I thank my players. They did their best. All responsibility is on me. I thank the club's executives and our president. I hope those whose hearts I have broken forgive me. I am making this statement without permission from the club. I thank everyone."