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Turkey: Strange things, not happy – Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce ends season trophyless

Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted he is “not happy” with how their season went.

He also spoke of “strange things” happening in the Super Lig title race.

Mourinho’s men finished 11 points fierce rivals Galatasaray who emerged champions again.

Fener were also eliminated from the Europa League in the last-16 round by Rangers.

As well as poor results, there were off-field controversy involving Mourinho.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was banned for grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk and took legal action against their Istanbul rivals after he was accused of racism.

He also got into a feud with Fenerbahce player Allan Saint-Maximin and made criticised Turkish football and its referees.

Speaking after Fenerbahce ended their campaign with a 2-1 win against Konyaspor on Saturday, Mourinho told reporters: “We finished second in the league, that wasn’t our goal.

“We actually had a good season until we lost the title.

“It was difficult to get the team back on track. Strange things happened in the league and also against Rangers. I can’t describe it.

“Overall, it was a disappointing season. When a new coach arrives, people get hope. If we compare this to the phase when there was no chance of winning the championship, people lose motivation, the stadium is empty and there are reactions.

“I don’t blame my players, they are human and professional. They are the first to feel sad about the bad results. I am not happy.”

Turkey: Strange things, not happy – Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce ends season trophyless

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