Person: Senol Gunes

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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.

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Alpay’s future at Villa in doubt

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Doubts over Alpay's Villa future

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High security prepared for Turkish match

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England ready to offer olive branch to Turkey ahead of crucial qualifier

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Connolly hopes he has done enough

Kerr facing Duff choices

THE big issue for Brian Kerr in tonight’s challenging game against a slick and sophisticated Turkey is what role to assign to Ireland’s outstanding player, Damien Duff.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2003

Hernandez fires Colombia into semis

PLAYMAKER Giovanni Hernandez sent Colombia into the Confederations Cup semi-finals in St. Etienne yesterday when he rifled home the winner in a 1-0 victory over Japan in Group A.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003

Cool Sven is not for turning as he looks for a result against Turkey

Sven-Goran Eriksson has insisted he feels no pressure over his future ahead of tonight's Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2003

Korean manager would like Premiership role

Guus Hiddink has confirmed he would like to work in the Premier League following his World Cup heroics with South Korea - but revealed he has not had any approach from Leeds.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2002

Turkey coach rues semi-final loss

Turkey coach Senol Gunes is disappointed even though his side exceeded expectations by reaching the last four.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2002

I was punched - Ronaldo

Ronaldo accused Turkish defender Bulent Korkmaz of punching him during Brazil’s 1-0 semi-final triumph tonight.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

10mins: Brazil 0 Turkey 0

Honours even as this second semi-final gets under way in lively fashion in the Tokyo's Saitama stadium. Brazilian defender Lucio draws first blood with strong run down the right flank but Turkey have two shots on target in opneing 10 minutes.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

Turkey keep faith as press rounds on Sukur

TURKISH players are rallying round struggling striker Hakan Sukur, urging fans and the press to have faith in the country’s greatest ever player.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

Sas the key to Turkish delight

England had the SAS of Shearer and Sheringham at Euro 96, but Turkey have their own at this World Cup in the form of striker Hasan Sas.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2002

Brazil v Turkey: guide to the semi-final

GUIDE TO THE SEMI-FINALS: BRAZIL v TURKEYBrazil have put a shaky qualification programme behind them to look like favourites to win the 2002 World Cup. They certainly have the psychological edge over Turkey, having beaten them in the first round.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2002

We are raring to go, say rested Turks

WITH one crucial exception, World Cup semi-finalists Turkey are reaping the benefits of relatively untaxing domestic seasons for many of their most important players.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

Turkish coach says side deserve semi-final place

Turkey coach Senol Gunes says his side deserve their place in the last four of the World Cup, following their golden goal victory over Senegal.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Turkish coach says side deserve semi-final place

Turkey coach Senol Gunes says his side deserve their place in the last four of the World Cup, following their golden goal victory over Senegal.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Diao has faith in Senegal's mental strength

Salif Diao believes mental strength will prove decisive in Senegal’s showdown with Turkey today as a mouth-watering semi-final clash with Brazil looms on the horizon.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Diao has faith in Senegal's mental strength

Salif Diao believes mental strength will prove decisive in Senegal’s showdown with Turkey today as a mouth-watering semi-final clash with Brazil looms on the horizon.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Lions of Africa laugh off Turkish gamesmanship

By James Whelan, Osaka

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Sukur fighting fitness battle

Turkey captain Hakan Sukur is fighting a desperate battle to be fit for the most-important match in his country’s history on Sunday.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2002

Turkey make history as Japan crash out

Japan’s hopes of World Cup glory came to an end as the co-hosts bade a fond sayonara on an ignominiously wet, grey afternoon.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002

Japan 0 Turkey 1 - Match Report

Japan’s hopes of World Cup glory came to an end as the co-hosts bade a fond sayonara on an ignominiously wet, grey afternoon.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002

Turkish coach puts demand on players

Senol Gunes is demanding his ‘‘great artists’’ paint a glorious picture of Turkish football tomorrow following their success in rewriting the country’s history books.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2002

Injustice leaves Turkey coach cold

Defiant Turkey coach Senol Gunes complained there was ‘‘a great injustice’’ about Brazil’s 2-1 win in Ulsan.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2002

Turkish coach says Brazil win was unjust

Defiant Turkey coach Senol Gunes complained there was ‘‘a great injustice’’ about Brazil’s 2-1 win in Ulsan.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2002

Turkish teamwork can beat Brazil, says Basturk

TURKEY can match Brazil for skill and defeat them on teamwork, Turkish midfielder Yildiray Basturk believes.

Wed, 29 May, 2002

Turkey: Hakan Sukur

There is no stage finer for a player with a point to prove than the World Cup, and Turkey’s Hakan Sukur will be eyeing the finals as an opportunity to establish himself in a principle role.

Mon, 27 May, 2002