FATIH TERIM SIGNS A NEW DEAL!.....

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Fatih Terim has signed a two-year extension to his contract as Turkey coach.

The deal had been agreed with former Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Hasan Doğan on 2 July, but Dogan's untimely death three days later delayed its signing. Turkey enjoyed a surprise run to the semi-finals of EURO 2008 and are undefeated after four matches in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, though they trail Spain by four points in Group 5. "The Turkish national team has big aspirations to reach the finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and EURO 2012," TFF president Mahmut Ozgener said. "We think our coach Fatih Terim is the right person to help us reach those targets."

Ozgener also praised the efforts of Terim. "Thanks to their brilliant displays, courage and determination, Turkey were one of the most discussed teams of the tournament," he said. Terim began his second spell in charge of Turkey in 2005 having also led his country from 1993 to 1996.. The 55-year-old, who took Galatasaray to victory in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and has also coached ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan, has said he regards the post as a "national calling".

Galatasaray to face Olympiakos in UEFA cup group stage

Galatasaray are set face Greece's Olympiakos in their first game in UEFA Cup group stage campaign to start on Thursday.

The game will kick off at 9:15 p.m. local time(2:15 ET). Spanish Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Yuste Jimenez and Jon Nunez Fernandez will referee the match.

Portugal's Benfica, Germany's Hertha Berlin and Ukraine's Metalist Kharkiv are Galatasaray's other rivals in Group B.

UEFA Cup group stage will end on December 18th. Three teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages.

FENERBAHCE V ARSENAL MATCH ON ESPN360.COM LIVE!...

Dear Turkish Football(soccer) blog readers you could watch Fenerbahce v Arsenal match live on the internet free if you internet provider offers the ESPN360.COM .

THE MATCH WILL START AT 2:45 ET....

HERE IS THE LINK FOR ESPN360/.......

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/player

Fenerbahce upbeat after weekend victory!.......

Fenerbahce upbeat after weekend victory!.......

Fenerbahce coming off confidence-boosting weekend win ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match in Istanbul.


Fenerbahce made a poor start to the season, losing four of its first seven games under new manager Luis Aragones, who led Spain to the European Championship title in June. But the club beat Kocaelispor 3-2 on Saturday with an injury-time goal from Semih Senturk, to relieve some of the pressure on Aragones.

"Of course, I am not pleased with the game we played in the first half," Aragones said. "I think the atmosphere at the Champions League will be different."

Fenerbahce defender Roberto Carlos vowed that the team could turn things around in the Champions League.

"We've beaten Chelsea at home (last season). The atmosphere in Kadikoy is always different," the former Brazil defender was quoted as saying by newspaper Hurriyet on Monday. "This time, we will make it up to the fans that we have upset."

Fenerbahce could be without injured midfielder Gokhan Gonul, but the club is also upbeat after its first away win in the Turkish Turkcell Super league this season on Saturday.


On the other hand, Arsenal,have defensive worries ahead of their Champions League Group G tie against Fenerbahce in Istanbul on Tuesday.

Centre-back Kolo Toure has been ruled out after twisting shoulder ligaments in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Everton.

Captain William Gallas (hamstring) and Bacary Sagna (knee) are carrying injuries sustained on international duty last week and are also unavailable after missing the match against the Toffees.

However, midfielder Samir Nasir has shaken off a knock picked up against the Merseysiders and Nicklas Bendtner (ankle) and Johan Djourou (head) both return after being absent at the weekend.

TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE SUNDAY WRAP

SUNDAY RECAP:
Three away teams on Sunday won their matches...
BESIKTAS, ANKARASPOR, AND KONYASPOR ,ALL WON AWAY MATCHES....
Besiktas beat Gencler 3-1 in Ankara scored the three goals in the first thirteen minutes of the match. New era under Mustafa Denizli began in good note, Ankaraspor beat Kayserispor 2-1 in the last minute in Kayseri and Konyaspor dominate Gaziantepspor in Gaziantep, whole game with only one goal!......

GALATASARAY KNOCKS OUT THE LEAGUE LEADER!

GALATASARAY BEAT TRABZONSPOR! 3- 0
In seven week,League Leader Trabzonspor was never tested like this.....
well, Today in Istanbul ,Trabzonspor not only lost the match, they lost the first place to Besiktas after Besiktas won in Ankara. Arda, Servet and Lincoln scored for Galatasaray.

FIRST AWAY WIN FOR FENERBAHCE!...

After 7 weeks in the Turkish Turkcell Super League, The only team represent Turkey in the European Champions League Fenerbahce, finally won a match for first time in away match in this young season....

It did not come easy though!.....

And against last place team Kocaelispor!..

The first half of the match they looked bad...I mean bad!...

Even Coach Aragones said first half was just bad!....

Fenerbahce went to locker rooms at half time with losing one to zip against last place team!...

But, In the second half ,when Semih played close to striker Guiza goals start the come!....

Goals from Daniel Guiza, Ugur Boral and Semih Senturk in the second half gave Fenerbahce comeback from behind win 3-2 against last place team!....

Before the big clash in big League against big fish Arsenal, will be a morale boost for Fenerbahce team!...


Arsenal also his hurting with injuries too...

Three of their top player won't make the Istanbul trip.....



After the Koacaelispor match Guiaza said" Honestly, it was a really tough game. Kocaelispor had a fighting spirit, but we had to win this game in order to make an impressive return to the Turkish League. We have to accept the criticism that comes our way, but I'm sure we'll be better in the course of time.''

Just like Arsenal, Fenerbahce saved the league with this win!,,,

A loss or a draw would it been disaster for Fenerbahce ....

So, all eyes will be in Istanbul on Tuesday....

Fenerbahce will face top team Arsenal!.........

Getting back to Turkcell Super League other matches on Saturday,

The second place team Bursaspor, loss at home, against newcomers Eskisehirspor and missed the opportunity, to go on top of Trabzonspor!...

Elsewhere, on Saturday,Istanbull B.B. beat Antalyaspor at home with the score of 2-1 and Hacettepe won against Denizlispor at home against Denizlispor with only one goal.



AHMET TURGUT

WATCH KOCAELISPOR 2-3 FENERBAHCE HIGHLIGHTS...

TURKEY TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE WEEK 7, START ON SATURDAY

Turkey's Turkcell super league will take a start on Saturday.

After 10 days away from Turkcell Super league action, league will resume with four matches on Saturday.

"The match of the week" will be played on Saturday in Istanbul..

League Leader Trabzonspor, will play against Galatasaray team.

Second place team Bursaspor, could be on top of the league, at the end of the week 7, in my opinion, if Galatasaray defeats undefeated Trabzonspor in Istanbul.

Bursaspor will play at home on Saturday against newcomer Eskisehirspor.


Here is the fixture for week 7:

Saturday Oct 18, 2008 Istanbul BB 14 : 00 Antalyaspor
Saturday Oct 18, 2008 Hacettepe 14 : 00 Denizlispor
Saturday Oct 18, 2008 Bursaspor 16 : 00 Eskisehirspor
Saturday Oct 18, 2008 Kocaelispor 19 : 00 Fenerbahce

Sunday Oct 19, 2008 Kayserispor 14 : 00 BB Ankaraspor
Sunday Oct 19, 2008 Gaziantepspor 14 : 00 Konyaspor
Sunday Oct 19, 2008 Sivasspor 14 : 00 Ankaragücü
Sunday Oct 19, 2008 Genclerbirligi 16 : 00 Besiktas
Sunday Oct 19, 2008 Galatasaray 19 : 00 Trabzonspor

Please go to www.turkishsoccer.com to follow the matches live...