Trabzonspor President Criticizes Refereeing: 'What Happened in the First Match and This Match Is Not Good'

Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan expressed strong dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions following his team's victory over Başakşehir. He called for greater diligence from referees, stating that the events of the first two matches of the season were "not good."

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We have been in a planning process for 2 years. We are struggling with our very valuable coach and players. Of course, the league has just started, what we have seen in 2 weeks is not good. What was done in the first match and in this match is not good.

"There is no point in coming to Trabzon and playing with people's nerves," Doğan said, emphasizing that while the season is young, the team is choosing its words carefully. He clarified that the intention is not to engage in arguments or fights, but he warned against provoking conflict.

Doğan directly addressed the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president, urging him to ensure that referees do not impede the advancement of Turkish football with their decisions. He stressed the need for all referees to be more attentive, not just in this specific match but across all games.

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There is no point in coming to Trabzon and playing with people's nerves. Of course, this is only the second week, we are choosing our words carefully. Our intention is not to get into an argument, to fight. I ask that no one wants to fight with us.

Trabzonspor has been working with a clear plan for two years under their current coach and players, and Doğan's comments highlight concerns about the early stages of the season impacting the team's efforts.

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I am addressing our valuable TFF president; we have to say it, these types of referees prevent Turkish football from progressing with decisions like these. I want all our referees to be more careful; not just in this match, but in all matches.