A TURKISH THIRD tier player stands accused of having attacked opponents with a razor blade during a heated derby contest between Amed SK and Sakaryaspor on Saturday.
Mansur Calar is alleged to have taken a concealed sharp object onto the field with him when two local rivals locked horns.
Footage appears to show the 33-year-old holding something in his hand during the pre-game handshakes.
As he then makes his way behind the opposing team, he is said to have taken a swipe at Sakaryaspor player Ferhat Yazgan.
Reports claim that Calar then targeted the same opponent during an eventful encounter.
Hostility between the two sides has existed for some time, with their contest back on 13 October seeing sparks fly on the first occasion this season – with Sakaryaspor’s actions on the day angering Amed.
Calar stands accused of having sought to deliver his own brand of retribution.
Turkish news agency DHA claims that a number of Sakaryaspor players have pressed charges against their rival, with a police investigation opened.
Yazgan took to social media after his meeting with Amed to reveal the injuries that he suffered, while also calling on the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to take action.
The accusations have been denied by Amed in a statement in which they claim their opponents are “trying to slander our club with baseless claims”.
They are adamant that Calar did not have any kind of weapon on his person during the game in question.
Amed have also sought to bring the actions of Sakaryaspor supporters to the attention of those quick to condemn their supposed misdemeanours.
They have released a video of their dressing room being raided by rival fans prior to the latest derby date.
No injuries were reported, but coach Sertac Kucukbayrak is said to have been kicked by those causing the disturbance.
Once all of the pre-match drama had subsided, Amed and Sakaryaspor played out a 1-1 draw in a contest which saw both sides score from the penalty spot.
- Omni
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Really tight between IRL and FRA but I’m going for IRL based on home advantage in the head to head. GS to boot.
Ireland. Slam. Sláinte.
A brief dip in form in the Autumn after 4 years of constant top quality rugby Inc summer Lions, NZ, SA tours but everyone is now fit and playing well. Competition for position with options left out of the squad if required for injuries. Nothing is certain but we are in a great position.
France.
@Carmine Lorenzo: Oh u of little faith
@Noel Lynn: Just being realistic. They have Dupont and Ntamack back. We were poor in the autumn. Faz isn’t here… Wouldn’t be surprised if we were 3rd or 4th. But hopefully I’m wrong!
@Carmine Lorenzo: ray ridge is effecting you lol but ya i hope your wrong too but france will be fave’s
Ireland, but I would have preferred Andy in the driving seat!!
With Dupont and Ntamack together again I just think they’ll be too strong.
I don’t Ireland will change things up too much with Farrell out and it feels like other teams have managed to counter our attack to some extent. Maybe the new direct around kick chaser will help though as I feel Ireland are good under the auld box kick
@Luke mc govern: we’ve beaten them before with Dupont and N’tamak. Yes they’ll be much stronger than the team we trashed in Marseille but I still just about fancy us.
@Luke mc govern: Yes ireland need to try few different things if they cant break teams down like kicking more
Ireland