Fight at Galatasaray: Metin Öztürk resigns

The argument at Galatasaray's Board of Directors meeting on 27 October ended in resignations. Ayhan Özmızrak's speech in the Divan raised tensions further.

Abdullah Kavukcu demanded that Özmızrak be expelled from the club. Second Vice President Metin Öztürk argued that Özmızrak had not insulted anyone and that there was no ground for expulsion. Kavukcu then attacked Öztürk.

After President Dursun Özbek failed to take a stance, Öztürk announced his resignation yesterday morning. Öztürk said the physical attack during the meeting and the insult aimed at his mother were unacceptable.

In the evening, Abdullah Kavukcu also announced that he had resigned. Kavukcu said he resigned so that personal matters would not cast a shadow over Galatasaray's peace, reputation and goals.