TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM IN GERMANY...

After a five days get together with the family members and relaxation in Antalya ,Turkish National team is in Germany a small town of Marienfeld

They did their first work out in Germany.

The work out started with American conditioner Scott Piri, than under Fatih Terim's direction they hold a light work out in the Hotel's soccer field.
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Nihat, Mevlut was not at the camp because of their league matches...

They will joined the team on Monday....

On the other hand, Servet, Gokhan and Ugur Boral did not participate in the both practice session on a first day in Germany.

Turkey will have a friendly match against Slovakia on Tuesday.

TERIM:" I HAVE CALLED UP, BEST FORMED PLAYERS"

TERIM:" I HAVE CALLED UP, BEST FORMED PLAYERS"

Fatih Terim is under a lot of pressure not calling Mehmet Topuz from Kayserispor and Hakan Sukur from Galatasaray.

I think he made a huge mistake not calling Mehmet Topuz...

He is bright, up coming, versatile player that Turkey should and must have!....

At the press conference in Antalya , Fatih Terim Said "Concerning the non-inclusion of Hakan Sukur and the assigned forward, he stated: "Semih, Nihat, Halil and Mevlüt are in better shape than everyone else. I chose them for this reason. There is no need to explain them one by one. Not just Nihat, Halil, Mevlut and Semih, I would even assign Yıldıray for that position. Semih is the best scorer in Turkey. Nihat is the best in Spain. Halil makes significant contributions to Schalke. Mevlut is a different choice for us." Terim stressed that Servet Çetin and Gökhan Gönül's injuries did not surprise him. "Since the group matches, we have been experiencing difficulties due to injuries. In some matches, all of our 11 players had injuries. Injuries Gönül and Cetin suffered here surprised us. I hope we see no more injuries during the preparations in Germany. I have no doubt that Servet will play in the championship," he noted.

Terim defended his decision on the composition of the squad. "This is our decision. Everyone wants to play for the national team in a European championship. But I listed those players who I think deserve to go," he said.

The coach of the Turkish national team also commented about his enthusiasm in attending a European championship after 12 years. "I always feel the same enthusiasm. I feel it in my bones. In 12 years, many players left the squad, but one thing remained the same. You will go there and be successful. You have to be successful. My enthusiasm and ambition are not at the highest level. If not for these, I would not be here," he said. Terim added that they decided to play against Slovakia, Uruguay and Sweden since their styles are closer to their rivals.


Source:Ahmet Turgut and Turkish wires

SWEET DEAL TO TUGAY.....

Blackburn offer one more year to Tugay and more!

Tugay has been offered a new contract and a coaching chance in the youth level!...
According to a tiny snippet in the Daily Mail, Rovers have offered the 37-year-old midfielder a one year contract that includes..... a role coaching Rovers' youngsters.

ARSENAL AFTER NURI SAHIN

According to Dutch daily De Telegraaf,Arsenal soccer team is interested in recruiting Nuri Sahin, now on loan to Feyenoord by Borussia Dortmund.

Nuri Sahin, a 19-year-old Turk, is owned by Borussia Dortmund, with whom he became the youngest ever Bundesliga player when he made his first-team debut back in August 2005.

Since then, the German-born midfielder risen to fame winning international recognition with the national team of Turkey.

At the moment he has a one-year rolling contract with BVB, with the German side having previously allegedly turned down a 3 million British pounds bid from Arsenal for the young star.

Newspapers report the value of Sahin is up and it could take 10 million pounds for Arsenal to transfer him.

YOUNG U-17 NATIONAL TEAM PLAYING IN THE SEMI-FINALS

Young Turks(U-17's) will face France at the Mardan Sport Complex in Tuesday's UEFA European Under-17 Championship semi-finals before holders Spain take on the Netherlands at the Antalya Atatürk Stadium.



2005 winners Turkey, who finished ahead of the Netherlands by holding Serbia 0-0 will return for a third game at the Mardan Sport Complex. This time they take on 2004champions France, Group B runners-up behind Spain on goal difference following a 2-0 win against Switzerland, with the game starting at 6.30pm(11:30 ET ) local time.

That stadium will also stage Friday's final at 7.30pm (12:30,ET)local time.

Spain against Netherlands
The southern Turkish city's main stadium is staging one match in these finals, kicking-off at 9pm local time (2:00 ET). Spain, first in Group B having beaten the Republic of Ireland 3-1 tonight, play a Netherlands side who ended second in Group A after defeating Scotland 2-0, and are the only survivors not to have won this trophy in the past though they did reach the 2005 final.

Watch the matches live here free...........

FATIH TERIM CALLED UP ANOTHER DEFENDER

Defender Emre Gungor from Galatasaray was added to Turkey's preliminary European Championship roster Monday,after Gokhan Gonul and Servet Cetin was discovered with injuries.

Gungor's inclusion brings to 27 players Turkey manager Fatih Terim has called into training camp along the Mediterranean coast in preparation for friendlies against Slovakia, Uruguay and Finland before the European finals set for June 7-29 in Austria and Switzerland.

The squad will remain in camp in Antalya until Saturday, when it will leave for Germany for its final preparations.

Terim must trim his squad to 23 before Turkey plays its group games in the Euro finals against Portugal, the Czech Republic and Switzerland.

It is all over!.....Galatasaray clinch 17th Turkish title

After the final match of the season, Galatasaray became the champions of Turkish Turkcell Super League with 79 points in 34 games, six points ahead of rivals Besiktas and Fenerbahce.

50th season of the top-flight soccer league in Turkey ended Saturday as Galatasaray and Fenerbahce qualify for next season’s Champions League, third-place Besiktas and Federation Cup winner Kayserispor qualify for the UEFA Cup. There was disappointment for Sivasspor, who came fourth by having same points with Besiktas but less goal average.

Galatasaray trainer Cevat Guler stated that, “There may have been times in recent weeks when the fans didn’t think we would be champions… but we are delighted and thank everyone for their support.”

The Istanbul-based club started season with German coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp, who resigned at the start of April, citing differences with the management. Galatasaray were two points behind Fenerbahçe when Cevat Guler took over in a caretaker role. Also, the team hit by number of injuries, including two key foreign players of this season - Linderoth and Lincoln. However they accomplished five victories in last five games of season and clinched the 17th title for Galatasaray S.K.

After the match, thousands of Galatasaray fans of all ages rallied at Istanbul’s central Taksim Square to celebrate with fireworks, flags and slogans, singing the club anthems. Similar celebrations took place in big cities like Ankara and Izmir in the huge outdoor parties, organized on the spot, letting them join their voice with millions of fans around the country celebrating the 17th title of the club.

NEW COMERS TO THE SUPER LEAGUE....

On the other hand, Vestel Manisaspor, Caykur Rizespor and Kasimpasaspor all failing to avoid the drop.

Replacing them will be Kocaelispor and Antalyaspor who finished first and second respectively in the TFF 1. Lig, with the third spot still up for grabs from among the next four teams in the league who will contest the play-offs over the coming weeks.