Osmanlıspor appoint Yılmaz Vural as manager [divider]

Osmanlıspor have replaced Osman Özköylü with Yılmaz Vural as their new manager.

Osmanlıspor were in first place in PTT. 1 Lig under Özköylü but he proved to be a controversial figure.

Özköylü threatened to kill reporters at a recent post-match press conference following his sides 3-1 loss against Kayserispor and had to be restrained from attacking journalists who questioned his management.

Osmanlispor (Ottoman spor) was founded as Ankara Belediye Spor Kulübü in 1978.

The club changed names to Osmanlispor in 2014 and replaced the club’s traditional blue colours and the Angora cat with five purple crescents.

Vural is a controversial figure in Turkish football, the experienced manager has coached 22 clubs and is renowned for his touchline antics.

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