Beşiktaş Fans Demand Resignation of MHK Chief After Alanyaspor Match
Beşiktaş supporters have renewed their criticism of Turkish refereeing following the team’s Alanyaspor fixture. Disputed decisions during the match prompted a strong reaction from the black-and-white fan base, with many supporters calling for the resignation of Ferhat Gündoğdu, chairman of the Central Referee Board (MHK).
The response quickly moved beyond ordinary post-match criticism. Beşiktaş fans launched a coordinated campaign on social media under the hashtag #FerhatGündoğduİstifa, meaning “Ferhat Gündoğdu resign.” The phrase soon became one of the most prominent topics among Beşiktaş-related discussions.
Supporters argued that the refereeing decisions made during the Alanyaspor game had a direct influence on the course of the match. Controversial moments involving a penalty, a red card and a disallowed goal became the main focus of debate after the final whistle. The decisions were widely examined by fans and football commentators, while frustration grew over what supporters described as a lack of consistency in officiating.
The latest reaction reflects a wider dissatisfaction within the Beşiktaş community. Fans have repeatedly demanded greater transparency from the MHK and clearer explanations when major decisions affect the result of a match. In their view, controversial calls should be reviewed objectively, and referees should be held accountable when serious mistakes are identified.
The Alanyaspor encounter also intensified the pressure on the club’s football agenda. Although the team’s performance during the second half was another subject of discussion, the refereeing decisions dominated the immediate reaction. A match analysis on the TRIO programme reportedly focused on the penalty incident, the sending-off and the cancelled goal, further fueling the public debate.
For Beşiktaş supporters, the issue is not limited to one match. Many believe that similar incidents have occurred repeatedly and that the club has not received consistent treatment from match officials. This perception has contributed to growing anger, particularly when decisions are considered decisive or insufficiently explained.
Calls for Gündoğdu’s resignation represent the strongest form of protest available to fans. By pushing the hashtag to the top of social media trends, supporters sought to demonstrate the scale of their dissatisfaction and draw attention to their demand for change within the refereeing administration.
The campaign also places renewed responsibility on the MHK. Any official response is likely to be closely watched by Beşiktaş supporters, especially if no detailed explanation is provided regarding the disputed decisions. Silence could deepen the sense of frustration, while a clear review of the incidents might help reduce tensions.
At the same time, the controversy risks overshadowing the sporting aspects of the match. Beşiktaş’s second-half performance, tactical choices and failure to maintain control of the game remain important issues for analysis. However, the refereeing debate has become the central topic surrounding the fixture.
Supporters are now waiting to see whether the MHK will address the incidents and whether the Turkish Football Federation will take any action. For the Beşiktaş fan base, the priority is not only the outcome of a single match but also the establishment of a more reliable and credible refereeing system.
The social media campaign demonstrates how quickly football-related protests can gain momentum. A disputed decision on the pitch can now become a nationwide discussion within minutes, placing officials and governing bodies under significant public pressure.
Beşiktaş fans’ demand is therefore clear: they want accountability, consistency and greater confidence in the decision-making process. Until those expectations are met, criticism of the MHK and calls for Ferhat Gündoğdu to resign are likely to remain a major part of the club’s football agenda.