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Vanspor FK administrative and coaching challenges

Overview

Vanspor FK has faced significant administrative and sporting challenges during the 2025-2026 season. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) imposed a 2-point deduction on the club due to licensing deficiencies, specifically the lack of a club doctor and licensed youth coaches for certain categories. Club President Özgür İreç İlhan attributed these failures to previous management and has appealed the decision to the TFF Arbitration Board.

Following these issues and a difficult start to the season—marked by only one victory in eight matches—the club is now seeking a new head coach. Management is reportedly in discussions with candidates Servet Çetin, Hakan Kutlu, and Mustafa Gürsel to replace departing coach Murat Yıldırım.

Entities

Vanspor · Özgür İreç İlhan · Thomas Gronnemark · Pendikspor · Liverpool

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Turkish 1. Lig clubs Pendikspor and Vanspor FK announce staff changes

    Pendikspor has hired former Arsenal and Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, while Vanspor FK seeks a new manager following Murat Yıldırım's departure.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vanspor penalized with 2-point deduction by TFF

    Vanspor faces a 2-point deduction due to past licensing failures regarding medical and coaching staff. The club has appealed to the TFF Arbitration Board, blaming previous management for the deficiencies.

Sources

bolgegazetesivan.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · medyagazete.com · vanhabergazetesi.com · yorumla.net