Person: Alpay

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No Turkish delight as play-off ends in melee

OF all Ireland’s play-off defeats, this one was the hardest to take.

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Turkey to fight punishments

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Blatter accused as Turks promise FIFA challenge

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Turkey hammered by FIFA

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O'Leary banking on Ridgewell stamina

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Emre investigated by FIFA

Turks take Blatter to task

THE TURKISH FA has expressed their dismay at comments made by FIFA president Sepp Blatter regarding the violent scenes that marred Wednesday night's World Cup play-off against Switzerland in Istanbul.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Blatter condemns Istanbul violence

World governing body FIFA have launched an investigation into the violent scenes which marred last night’s World Cup play-off between Turkey and Switzerland in Istanbul.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

Switzerland progress despite defeat

Ireland’s bogey team Switzerland booked their place in the World Cup finals by edging out Turkey in a dramatic match in Istanbul tonight.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005

We're not in big spending league, says O'Leary

David O’Leary has admitted he is paying the price for the big spending sprees of previous managerial regimes at Aston Villa.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2005

Spirited Urawa no match for battle-hardened Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors 5 Urawa Red Diamonds 2

Wed, 04 Aug, 2004

O'Leary paying price for past spending

David O’Leary believes he is paying the price for Aston Villa’s past spending sprees on the likes of Stan Collymore, David Ginola and Alpay.

Sun, 01 Aug, 2004

O'Leary in search of defenders

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has admitted he would like to bring in two more defenders as the clock ticks down to the closure of the January transfer window.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2004

Reid vows to battle on

Peter Reid’s future as Leeds boss looks increasingly bleak following the demoralising 6-1 rout at Portsmouth – although he will not quit.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2003

Cole: Turkish player spat at me in tunnel

Ashley Cole claims he was spat on during the half-time tunnel fracas in the Euro 2004 qualifier between England and Turkey last month.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2003

England Turkey fined for brawl

UEFA handed out fines to the Football Associations of England and Turkey as punishment for the players’ tunnel fracas that marred the Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

O'Leary snubs moves for Dublin

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has revealed he has rejected several approaches from clubs to sign striker-turned-defender Dion Dublin.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003

FIFA discuss Ferdinand fate

POTENTIAL punishments for England international defender Rio Ferdinand, who missed a drugs test in September, will be one of the topics discussed by FIFA’s sports medical committee later today.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

O'Leary to splash the cash in January

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is to be given the green light by chairman Doug Ellis to bolster his squad in the January transfer window.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Villa and Everton draw a blank

Aston Villa 0 Everton 0

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

Turkish international Alpay parts with Villa

ASTON VILLA have terminated the contract of Turkish international Alpay by mutual consent.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003

England set to be second seeds

ENGLAND are set to miss out on being one of the top seeds for the Euro 2004 finals – meaning they could be drawn with holders France or hosts Portugal in the group stage.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003

Villa board set to decide on Alpay’s future

ALPAY’S future in England will be decided by the board of Aston Villa, claims the player’s English-based agent.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003

Villa board will decide Alpay future - agent

Alpay’s future in England will be decided by the board of Aston Villa, claims the player’s agent.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Turkish government wades into Beckham row

The Turkish government has attempted to defuse the England-Turkey football row by saying David Beckham and Alpay should have behaved like gentlemen.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Beckham spat on Turkish badge, claims Alpay

TURKEY defender Alpay has claimed England captain David Beckham spat on the badge of his national team shirt during the ill-tempered Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Alpay claims Beckham spat on crest

Turkey defender Alpay today claimed England captain David Beckham spat on the badge of his national team shirt during the ill-tempered Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Alpay avoids derby return

Aston Villa defender Alpay will play no part in the derby clash with Birmingham on Sunday after the midlands club opted to give him the rest of the week off.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Alpay’s future at Villa in doubt

ASTON VILLA have revealed controversial central defender Alpay was given permission not to report for training on Tuesday – but major doubts still linger over the Turkish international’s future at the club.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Souness saddened by Turkey feud

BLACKBURN manager Graeme Souness has admitted to being saddened by the atmosphere of hostility which currently exists between England and Turkey.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Doubts over Alpay's Villa future

Aston Villa have revealed that controversial central defender Alpay was given permission by the club not to report for training on Tuesday – but major doubts still linger over the Turkish international’s future at the club.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

Johnsen return paves way for Alpay axing

Ronny Johnsen’s return to fitness means Aston Villa’s under-fire central defender Alpay looks set to be dropped for Sunday’s derby with Birmingham.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

Scots lament tough draw

SCOTLAND were landed with the draw they dreaded after being paired with Holland in the Euro 2004 play-offs while Wales have high hopes of making the finals following their draw with Russia.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

UEFA weigh up evidence from Istanbul

UEFA are to study video evidence before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against England or Turkey players following the match in Istanbul on Saturday.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

A real cool Becks

DAVID BECKHAM believes he has proved that he can no longer be goaded by provocation after he came through another severe test of his temperament against Turkey to help England seal an automatic place in the Euro 2004 finals.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

Campbell dismisses tunnel 'handbags'

Defender Sol Campbell has dismissed the tunnel fracas involving both sides during England’s 0-0 draw against Turkey in Istanbul last night as nothing more than “handbags”.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2003