Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan's Statement on the Beşiktaş Match and Referees
Trabzonspor Club President Ertuğrul Doğan, in his evaluations before the Beşiktaş match, argued that Trabzonspor is the team among the 'Big Four' that has suffered the most from referee errors.
Trabzonspor Club President Ertuğrul Doğan made important statements regarding referee appointments and referee performances in the Trendyol Süper Lig during a live broadcast on A Spor ahead of the Beşiktaş derby. Stating that the match should pass in a way where the referee does not interfere and no one's rights are violated, Doğan expressed his belief that they will win the derby.
Trabzonspor Club President Ertuğrul Doğan drew attention to the reactions on social media following the announcement of referee assignments prior to the Beşiktaş derby. He emphasized that among the four major clubs in the Süper Lig, the team that has suffered the most damage from referee errors by far is Trabzonspor, and Beşiktaş comes second after this situation.
Saying "We will win" regarding the match score, Doğan stated that they will take the field with the target of victory. Arguing that the errors constantly occurred against Trabzonspor, he claimed that this cannot statistically be a coincidence, that there is intent involved, and that the VAR system does not work in the same way in favor of Trabzonspor. Touching upon a video incident signed by referee Cihan Aydın, Doğan expressed that Trabzonspor's sole purpose is justice.