Feldkamp leaving Galatasaray at end of season

German coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp said Wednesday he will not serve as the coach of Turkcell Super League team Galatasaray next season.

"However, Galatasaray's President Adnan Polat designated me to choose both the squad for 2008-2009 season and the new coach," he told a press conference in Istanbul.

Feldkamp previously coached Galatasaray in 1992-1993, and also coached another Istanbul club, Besiktas in 1999.

In June 2007, he returned to Galatasaray by signing a two-year contract and replacing outgoing coach Erik Gerets.

Galatasaray to play one game without fans
The Turkish Soccer Disciplinary Board ruled that Galatasaray soccer team of Istanbul will play its next home game in the Turkcell Super Soccer League without spectators.

The board said the decision was taken because Galatasaray fans were responsible for rowdy scenes during the game against Ankaraspor.

Galatasary which is chasing the title and will play a crucial game at home against Gaziantespor this weekend without its fans.

Galatasary is second in the standings with 60 points. Fenerbahce which will play a derby game with powerful Besiktas in Istanbul is the leader also with 60 points but on a better goal average.

Source:wires