Emin Urcan
@eminurcan35.bsky.social
EFL & non-League follower | Also follows football in Slovenia | Writes mainly about Turkish football in English & "British" football in Turkish | From İzmir, Turkey
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A point earned for Manisa, two points lost for Erzurum.
A point earned for Manisa, two points lost for Erzurum.
October 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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A point earned for Manisa, two points lost for Erzurum.
A point earned for Manisa, two points lost for Erzurum.
Manisa FK's creation was due to the decline of Manisaspor, who spent a few seasons in Süper Lig with two stints between 2005 and 2012.
The Tarzans' fall started in the mid-2010s, and with financial troubles and multiple relegations, they ended up in Manisa Super Amateur League.
The Tarzans' fall started in the mid-2010s, and with financial troubles and multiple relegations, they ended up in Manisa Super Amateur League.
October 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Manisa FK's creation was due to the decline of Manisaspor, who spent a few seasons in Süper Lig with two stints between 2005 and 2012.
The Tarzans' fall started in the mid-2010s, and with financial troubles and multiple relegations, they ended up in Manisa Super Amateur League.
The Tarzans' fall started in the mid-2010s, and with financial troubles and multiple relegations, they ended up in Manisa Super Amateur League.
Manisa FK are from the city of Manisa, the nearest city being İzmir (36 km).
Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, meanwhile, is located in Şehzadeler district, which is in the western part of the province.
Şehzadeler, along with Yunusemre, forms the city centre of Manisa.
Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, meanwhile, is located in Şehzadeler district, which is in the western part of the province.
Şehzadeler, along with Yunusemre, forms the city centre of Manisa.
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Manisa FK are from the city of Manisa, the nearest city being İzmir (36 km).
Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, meanwhile, is located in Şehzadeler district, which is in the western part of the province.
Şehzadeler, along with Yunusemre, forms the city centre of Manisa.
Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, meanwhile, is located in Şehzadeler district, which is in the western part of the province.
Şehzadeler, along with Yunusemre, forms the city centre of Manisa.
The match will be played at Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, an-all seater stadium with a capacity of 14,013.
Originally opened in 1974, and most recently renovated in 2024.
Originally opened in 1974, and most recently renovated in 2024.
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The match will be played at Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium, an-all seater stadium with a capacity of 14,013.
Originally opened in 1974, and most recently renovated in 2024.
Originally opened in 1974, and most recently renovated in 2024.
Hi! It has been a while, but I am back with a game from the First League (the second tier of Turkish football) in the form of Manisa FK v Erzurumspor FK!
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hi! It has been a while, but I am back with a game from the First League (the second tier of Turkish football) in the form of Manisa FK v Erzurumspor FK!
After 45 boring minutes, both teams found one goal each in the stoppage time, through Murat Arslan and Samet Aydın, respectively.
September 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
After 45 boring minutes, both teams found one goal each in the stoppage time, through Murat Arslan and Samet Aydın, respectively.
Kick-Off
As soon as the match started, the hosts got close to the opening goal.
As soon as the match started, the hosts got close to the opening goal.
September 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Kick-Off
As soon as the match started, the hosts got close to the opening goal.
As soon as the match started, the hosts got close to the opening goal.
I am now in Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium, aka Doğanlar Stadium due to its location.
The stadium was opened in 2016 has a capacity of 9,138. It had been used by the likes of Göztepe, Altay, Altınordu and Karşıyaka in the past.
The stadium was opened in 2016 has a capacity of 9,138. It had been used by the likes of Göztepe, Altay, Altınordu and Karşıyaka in the past.
September 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I am now in Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium, aka Doğanlar Stadium due to its location.
The stadium was opened in 2016 has a capacity of 9,138. It had been used by the likes of Göztepe, Altay, Altınordu and Karşıyaka in the past.
The stadium was opened in 2016 has a capacity of 9,138. It had been used by the likes of Göztepe, Altay, Altınordu and Karşıyaka in the past.
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Arnavutköy won the game by simply being the better team.
Menemen dominated the latter half of the first 45 minutes, but failed to capitalise.
Arnavutköy won the game by simply being the better team.
Menemen dominated the latter half of the first 45 minutes, but failed to capitalise.
August 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Arnavutköy won the game by simply being the better team.
Menemen dominated the latter half of the first 45 minutes, but failed to capitalise.
Arnavutköy won the game by simply being the better team.
Menemen dominated the latter half of the first 45 minutes, but failed to capitalise.
Menemen FK were founded in 1992 as Menemen Belediyespor, before being renamed Menemenspor in 2019, and later took their current name in 2022.
Menemen Belediyespor themselves were founded in the place of Menemenspor (the one founded in 1942).
Menemen Belediyespor themselves were founded in the place of Menemenspor (the one founded in 1942).
August 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Menemen FK were founded in 1992 as Menemen Belediyespor, before being renamed Menemenspor in 2019, and later took their current name in 2022.
Menemen Belediyespor themselves were founded in the place of Menemenspor (the one founded in 1942).
Menemen Belediyespor themselves were founded in the place of Menemenspor (the one founded in 1942).
Greetings from Menemen, a district just outside the city centre of İzmir!
I am attending the Second League Red Group match between Menemen FK and Arnavutköy Belediyesi FSK.
The match will kick at 19:00 TRT (17:00 BST).
I am attending the Second League Red Group match between Menemen FK and Arnavutköy Belediyesi FSK.
The match will kick at 19:00 TRT (17:00 BST).
August 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Greetings from Menemen, a district just outside the city centre of İzmir!
I am attending the Second League Red Group match between Menemen FK and Arnavutköy Belediyesi FSK.
The match will kick at 19:00 TRT (17:00 BST).
I am attending the Second League Red Group match between Menemen FK and Arnavutköy Belediyesi FSK.
The match will kick at 19:00 TRT (17:00 BST).
Göztepe 0-0 Fenerbahçe (Süper Lig, 16 August 2025)
İzmir's sole representative in the top flight earned a hard-fought point against a team from İstanbul that just happened to be favoured by a referee — business as usual in Turkey!
İzmir's sole representative in the top flight earned a hard-fought point against a team from İstanbul that just happened to be favoured by a referee — business as usual in Turkey!
August 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Göztepe 0-0 Fenerbahçe (Süper Lig, 16 August 2025)
İzmir's sole representative in the top flight earned a hard-fought point against a team from İstanbul that just happened to be favoured by a referee — business as usual in Turkey!
İzmir's sole representative in the top flight earned a hard-fought point against a team from İstanbul that just happened to be favoured by a referee — business as usual in Turkey!
Below is the sneak peek for the Süper Lig review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
June 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Below is the sneak peek for the Süper Lig review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Below is the sneak peek for the Regional Amateur League review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
June 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Below is the sneak peek for the Regional Amateur League review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Below is the sneak peek for the second half of the Turkish Cup review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
June 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Below is the sneak peek for the second half of the Turkish Cup review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
And here is the walkout music for every Göztepe game at home - "Medcezir", originally sung by singer Levent Yüksel.
Many people compare it to Liverpool's "You'll Never Walk Alone".
This is the İzmir way of doing things.
Many people compare it to Liverpool's "You'll Never Walk Alone".
This is the İzmir way of doing things.
May 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
And here is the walkout music for every Göztepe game at home - "Medcezir", originally sung by singer Levent Yüksel.
Many people compare it to Liverpool's "You'll Never Walk Alone".
This is the İzmir way of doing things.
Many people compare it to Liverpool's "You'll Never Walk Alone".
This is the İzmir way of doing things.
View from the West Stand
Göztepe v Galatasaray
Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium, İzmir
0-0 HT
Göztepe v Galatasaray
Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium, İzmir
0-0 HT
May 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
View from the West Stand
Göztepe v Galatasaray
Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium, İzmir
0-0 HT
Göztepe v Galatasaray
Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadium, İzmir
0-0 HT
Below is the sneak peek for the first half of the Turkish Cup review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
May 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Below is the sneak peek for the first half of the Turkish Cup review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF First League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
May 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF First League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF Second League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
May 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF Second League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF Third League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
April 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Below is the sneak peek for my TFF Third League normal season review that I published on @nlmatters.bsky.social forums.
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
You can access the full review below:
www.nonleaguematters.co.uk/forums/threa...
Manisa's supporters cheered their team while also taunting the Salihli players.
The scenes from both sets of fans were hostile, to put it light. Insults and water bottles were thrown onto the pitch and the terraces.
The scenes from both sets of fans were hostile, to put it light. Insults and water bottles were thrown onto the pitch and the terraces.
April 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Manisa's supporters cheered their team while also taunting the Salihli players.
The scenes from both sets of fans were hostile, to put it light. Insults and water bottles were thrown onto the pitch and the terraces.
The scenes from both sets of fans were hostile, to put it light. Insults and water bottles were thrown onto the pitch and the terraces.