Yüksel Yıldırım on Galatasaray Victory: 'We Achieved a Sensational Win'
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Samsunspor Chairman Yüksel Yıldırım expressed his ambition for the club to play in the Champions League.
- He praised the team's "sensational victory" against Galatasaray and emphasized the importance of fan support.
- Yıldırım also affirmed his commitment to a German coaching philosophy, identifying Fink as the best coach so far.
Samsunspor Chairman Yüksel Yıldırım has set his sights high, declaring his ambition for the club to one day hear the Champions League anthem played in Samsun. Speaking at a book launch event in Istanbul, Yıldırım rallied the fans, emphasizing that achieving this dream requires their unwavering support, much like the recent "sensational victory" against Galatasaray. He noted that when the Samsunspor supporters fill the stadium and demand a win, the players rise to the occasion. This victory, he believes, is a stepping stone towards competing in European cups again next season.
Şampiyon olmak istiyoruz. Ama bu benim tek başıma yapabileceğim bir şey değil, futbolcuların da yapabileceği bir şey değil, yeter ki taraftarlar bu son Galatasaray maçında olduğu gibi tribünleri doldursunlar.
Yıldırım also reaffirmed his dedication to a coaching philosophy rooted in the German school of discipline, singling out Fink as the most effective coach during his tenure. He candidly admitted that becoming the chairman of Samsunspor was a childhood dream he never imagined realizing, expressing immense pride in the club's progress. The chairman highlighted the importance of building a strong club culture, noting that years of disappointment for Samsun's children have now been replaced by smiles, a transformation that brings him great joy. This sentiment was echoed by singer Çağla Korkmaz, whose song became an anthem for the team, stating that the fans' embrace of her music helped her through a difficult time, making her feel like a true Samsunspor supporter.
Galatasaray'a karşı sansasyonel bir galibiyet aldık.
The event, attended by club officials, fans, and artists, underscored the deep connection between Samsunspor and its supporters. The club's journey, marked by recent successes and ambitious future plans, is clearly resonating with its fanbase. Yıldırım's vision extends beyond immediate results, focusing on establishing a lasting legacy and a robust club culture that will bring sustained happiness to the people of Samsun. The chairman's words and the enthusiastic reception from the attendees paint a picture of a club on the rise, fueled by passionate leadership and a dedicated following.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.