Trabzonspor has issued a statement regarding the away fan ban ahead of their home match against Beşiktaş in the 8th week of the Süper Lig. The Bordeaux-Blue club requested that Beşiktaş fans be allowed to attend the match in Trabzon, and that Trabzonspor fans be allowed to attend the match in Istanbul.
The statement from the club emphasized that there is no issue between the two communities that would prevent fans from being present in the stands for each other's matches. Trabzonspor made a call to the decision-making authorities for the match to be played on Monday, October 19.
We believe that away fan bans, which do not befit the spirit of football and the stands, should be completely removed from Turkish football.
The statement noted that they expect support from all relevant authorities, primarily the Trabzon Governor's Office, to take the necessary steps. Trabzonspor's call has brought the debate regarding the away fan section policy back to the agenda ahead of the Beşiktaş match.
News Source: 12punto
