World Cup 2010, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray...

[hitite]

Well since Turkey and Armenia have made it into the same Group (group 5) for the 2010 World Cup eliminations we are going to see some intensive action between the two teams.

Its really going to be interesting to see how the Armenians will be welcomed at the airport in Turkey where most teams meet a loud crowd with "Welcome to Hell" banners. I hope the Armenian team will be welcomed in a much friendlier manner.

I dont know the degree of fanaticism in Armenia but in Turkey things can get out of hand pretty much. I nevertheless hope all goes well

There's a match tonight between Fenerbahce and Sevilla for those interested.

Are there any Fener or Galatasaray fans out there? I'm sure there are.

Here's a documentary about the rivalry between the two teams:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJa5hd8kiRI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei3HkrTmrNM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E0hXu-0924&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inuj4TCAhZk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf7XA-_h8Bg&feature=related

[Alexandros]

hitite,

I remember when Greece played against Turkey last year in Istanbul and won with 1-0.The Turkish fans were much more civil than the Greek fans when Greece played Turkey and lost with 4-1 home in Athens.The Greek fans threw sticks and other things against the Turkish players.Totally unacceptable.

[hitite]

hitite,

I remember when Greece played against Turkey last year in Istanbul and won with 1-0.The Turkish fans were much more civil than the Greek fans when Greece played Turkey and lost with 4-1 home in Athens.The Greek fans threw sticks and other things against the Turkish players.Totally unacceptable.

Both were excellent games though.

When it comes to football Turks dont have much problems with Greeks but if its the English then things can get pretty wild.

[Alexandros]

Both were excellent games though.

When it comes to football Turks dont have much problems with Greeks but if its the English then things can get pretty wild.

I agree.By the way will Fatih Terim continue to coach the Turkish national team?

[hitite]

Yes he will.

There was a lot of pressure on him in the last few E.Cup elimination matches but when he made it through to the finals he decided not to quit.

[Steph]

Both were excellent games though.

When it comes to football Turks dont have much problems with Greeks but if its the English then things can get pretty wild.

That's right, the turkish fans seem to like using knives, just as the Italians.

[1.5 million]

Both were excellent games though.

When it comes to football Turks dont have much problems with Greeks but if its the English then things can get pretty wild.

LOL - yeah - that is an understatement.

So which (if any) is your team? I've been very happy for friends who have been Galatasaray fans when they won big time a few (7?) years back...I'm more of an American football fan - big time.

[hitite]

LOL - yeah - that is an understatement.

So which (if any) is your team? I've been very happy for friends who have been Galatasaray fans when they won big time a few (7?) years back...I'm more of an American football fan - big time.

I love football but I dont support a specific team, which in Turkey means you're from a different planet.

Fenerbahce won yesterday on aggragate after penalty shootouts. First time they're making it into the quater finals:

http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/turkey/8378093.asp?gid=231&sz=57241