Trabzonspor Divan President Ören calls for 'common sense'

13.02.2026 18:21

Trabzonspor's Divan President Ören called for common sense ahead of the Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe match to be played tomorrow, stating, "We want the voice rising in the stands to be enthusiasm, not anger; solidarity, not tension; and we want only football to speak on the field."

The Trabzonspor Divan Presidency Board called for common sense to the public ahead of the Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe match to be played tomorrow.

CALL FOR COMMON SENSE FROM TRABZONSPOR

In a statement published under the signature of Divan President Mahmut Ören, attention was drawn to the unifying aspect of sports, emphasizing that the match would reflect Trabzonspor's values and stance. Ören stated that sports is a universal language that brings people together beyond competition, saying, 'Unfortunately, the attacks on our team bus and the vehicle of our president, Mr. Ertuğrul Doğan, in recent weeks have been events that are incompatible with this spirit and have deeply saddened us. As the Divan Presidency Board, we have openly shared our reaction to these incidents with the public; we would like to emphasize once again that we are closely following the process and these ugly events. It should not be forgotten that we neither remain silent nor approve of any form of violence.'

'I INVITE YOU TO A HOSPITALITY WORTHY OF TRABZON'

Ören pointed out that the match against Fenerbahçe is not just a football competition, and included the following statements in his announcement: 'The match we will play against Fenerbahçe tomorrow evening is an important match where we will once again showcase Trabzonspor's values, stance, and culture to all of Turkey, beyond just a football match. Therefore, I invite all our fans and everyone who has a heart for the maroon-blue colors to common sense, sportsmanship, and a hospitality worthy of Trabzon. We want the voice rising in the stands to be one of enthusiasm, not anger; solidarity, not tension; and for only football to speak on the field.'

'AN EVENING WHERE LABOR AND STRUGGLE ARE REMEMBERED'

Ören expressed that there should be enthusiasm and solidarity in the stands instead of anger, stating, 'Our wish is for an evening where not violence and provocations, but labor, struggle, and the aesthetics of the game are remembered. We want to watch a 'football recital' where the rhythm of the game is discussed instead of referee decisions, and the elegance of football instead of polemics. The spirit of Trabzonspor is measured by the common sense, dignity, and sense of responsibility displayed in difficult times.'