Response from Boluspor management to players' "motionless" protest.

Response from Boluspor management to players'

21.12.2025 23:10

The Boluspor Board of Directors reacted to the protest made by the players at the beginning of the Atko Grup Pendikspor match played on Saturday, where they remained motionless for 1 minute. In the statement, it was emphasized that "the harshest and most deterrent sanctions" would be imposed on the players.

The Boluspor Board of Directors reacted to the protest made by the players at the beginning of the match against Atko Grup Pendikspor played on Saturday, where they remained motionless for 1 minute.

REACTION FROM THE MANAGEMENT TO THE PLAYERS

In a statement from the club, it was emphasized that Boluspor, one of the pillars of Turkish football with its 60-year-rooted history, traditions, and pristine past, has always adopted the principle of acting in accordance with the ethical values and nobility of sports. The statement highlighted that the incidents that occurred could never be accepted by the community and the club management, stating, "Seriousness, respect, and professionalism are essential in every platform where the name Boluspor is mentioned. No attitude that casts a shadow on these values will be tolerated."

THE HARSHER AND DETERRENT SANCTIONS WILL BE APPLIED

The statement noted that necessary investigations have been initiated regarding those responsible for exhibiting behaviors contrary to the club culture and damaging the brand value, and it was recorded that "the harshest and most deterrent sanctions" would be promptly applied by the club against the relevant individuals.

THEY REMAINED MOTIONLESS FOR 1 MINUTE

In the 18th week of Trendyol 1. Lig, in the match where Atko Grup Pendikspor defeated Boluspor 2-1 away yesterday, after the starting whistle, Boluspor players passed the first ball to the opposing team. Then, players from both teams remained motionless for about a minute. It was learned that the players and team staff of Boluspor had not received their salaries for three months, and the players carried out this protest for that reason.

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