Referee reaction from Trabzonspor: We are fed up
Following the RAMS Başakşehir match, Trabzonspor Club thanked its fans while issuing harsh criticisms regarding the refereeing.
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The claret-blue club expressed its gratitude to the fans who filled the stands despite penalties remaining from the previous match, emphasizing that this support powerfully demonstrated the Trabzonspor stance to all of Turkey. The statement noted that the players, who did not give up the fight until the very last moment, uniting with the fans at the end of the match was a source of pride for the community, and stated that this unity is a harbinger of future championships and European successes.
"We are aware of the manipulation efforts"
Pointing out that attempts are being made to put pressure on referees through statements made before matches, the statement emphasized that these initiatives are being closely monitored. The statement included the expression, "Those who are in a supposed search for justice must face their own pasts before accusing others."
"We are fed up"
Noting that referee performances have created disappointment in the football public, the statement indicated that errors on the pitch disregard the effort put in, saying, "We are fed up with a management approach that cannot read the tempo of the match and cannot ensure justice even with VAR."
Support for TFF, criticism for MHK
Expressing support for the vision and projects of the Turkish Football Federation, the statement said, "We are closely following and supporting the vision, projects, and sincere efforts put forward by the Turkish Football Federation, especially under the leadership of President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu, for the development of referees and the branding of football. However, despite this constructive attitude of the federation management, we do not accept that no progress has been made in the referees' on-field practices and the MHK's management mechanism. We expect this chronic problem, which paves the way for chaos, to be resolved with 'radical decisions' now."
Trabzonspor Club stated that there is a limit to their patience and expressed that they will not allow their efforts to go unrewarded.