Trabzonspor Coach Fatih Tekke Resigns After 4-0 Loss to Ferencvaros

Trabzonspor's European campaign ended in disappointment as coach Fatih Tekke announced his resignation following a heavy 4-0 loss to Hungarian side Ferencvaros. The defeat eliminated Trabzonspor from the UEFA Europa League play-off round.

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We had a very sad night. Of course, the reason is me and my team! We had a sad night for both our country and our community!

Tekke expressed deep regret over the outcome, stating, "We had a very sad night. Of course, the reason is me and my team! We had a sad night for both our country and our community!" He described the match as having gone positively until a red card, after which the team collapsed.

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I am resigning from my 18-month duty as of now. This is a punishment I give myself. Let me have the right to give myself this punishment.

In a surprising announcement made live on television, Tekke revealed his decision to step down after 18 months in charge. "I am resigning from my 18-month duty as of now. Let me have the right to give myself this punishment," he stated. He explained that the loss was too significant to accept, making it impossible for him to sleep without addressing it. "This is a punishment I give myself. There are matches that wound a person deeply. We experienced one of those matches," Tekke added, asking for forgiveness from everyone.

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I am resigning from a very honorable duty. Today's defeat is unacceptable.

Tekke clarified that he had not yet informed the club's management of his decision, emphasizing the personal nature of his self-imposed penalty. He concluded by saying, "I am resigning from a very honorable duty. Today's defeat is unacceptable." He assured that his team would improve significantly, despite the current setback.

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There are matches that wound a person deeply. We experienced one of those matches.