Aziz Yıldırım reacts to Orhan Demirel: 'You are doing wrong, wrong things'

Tensions flared at a Fenerbahçe High Council meeting when former executive Orhan Demirel confronted the club's current leadership. Demirel took to the podium, recounting the board's past achievements, stating, "We won 9 trophies. We lifted many cups." He expressed disappointment that the current management, specifically mentioning Tanju Bey, had not acknowledged the contributions of previous administrations. "What did we do? We didn't do anything. We won 9 trophies, we didn't win them, we were fortunate. What would it have cost to say thank you? What's the point of ignoring us?" Demirel questioned, before addressing club president Aziz Yıldırım directly: "Aziz Başkanım, we love you."

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We won 9 trophies. We lifted many cups. Tanju Bey, you never thanked the former management once. What did we do? We didn't do anything. We won 9 trophies, we didn't win them, we were fortunate. What would it have cost to say thank you? What's the point of ignoring us? Aziz Başkanım, we love you.

Club President Aziz Yıldırım did not take kindly to Demirel's remarks. Rising from his seat, Yıldırım launched a strong rebuttal, directly challenging Demirel: "Are you guilty, Orhan? Are you guilty? What do you want from us? You are doing wrong, wrong things!" The exchange escalated as Demirel attempted to justify his comments, stating he had thanked everyone, including Hulusi Bey, and even the "doorman on your yacht." He insisted that "people expect" recognition. The dispute then shifted to financial matters concerning stadium suites.

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Are you guilty, Orhan? Are you guilty? What do you want from us? You are doing wrong, wrong things!

Demirel brought up past dealings regarding suite prices, mentioning that he had adjusted prices based on Euro-dollar exchange rates when Ali Bey provided him with the figures. He also referenced ongoing sponsorship issues with Ali Bey. Yıldırım interrupted, accusing Demirel of speaking incorrectly and alleging that "you are taking money openly." Demirel retorted, "Let them sue me." Yıldırım pressed further, questioning Demirel's presence at the meeting and his accusations: "Why are you coming here? No one is accusing you, you came out and started telling things on your own."

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You are taking money openly. I said that. Many people say this.

Following Demirel's statements about the suites, Yıldırım reiterated the accusations, stating, "Most people say you are taking money openly." The heated exchange highlighted deep-seated disagreements within the club's leadership regarding past performance, financial transparency, and the recognition of former officials' contributions. The conflict underscores ongoing internal dynamics and potential power struggles within the prominent Turkish sports club.

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Most people say you are taking money openly.