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Samsunspor parts ways with coach Thorsten Fink after poor run
Samsunspor, a Turkish football club, has ended its partnership with German coach Thorsten Fink.
The decision followed a poor run in the Turkish league, where the club had one win, one draw and five defeats in seven matches.
Another account says Samsunspor had lost five games in a row and fallen into a relegation place.
The club’s statement thanked Fink for his work and for helping it reach the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League.
The move came after a 3-0 defeat to Trabzonspor, according to one account.
No replacement coach or next steps were announced.
Samsunspor ended its collaboration with German coach Thorsten Fink, the club announced on 12 October 2026.
The club thanked Fink for his work and said his team helped Samsunspor reach the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League.
The decision followed a poor run in the Turkish league, where Samsunspor had one win, one draw and five defeats in seven matches, according to Habertürk.
SRF reported that Samsunspor had lost five matches in a row and fallen to a relegation place.
SRF said the final defeat was a 3-0 loss to Trabzonspor.
- Who
- Samsunspor and German coach Thorsten Fink.
- What
- Samsunspor ended its collaboration with Fink.
- When
- 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Samsunspor, a Turkish club competing in the Süper Lig.
- Why
- After a poor run of results. Habertürk reported one win, one draw and five defeats in seven league matches; SRF reported five consecutive defeats and a fall to a relegation place.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Samsunspor's partnership with Fink began, according to the club.
Fink drew attention with a motivational speech, SRF reported.
Samsunspor announced it had ended its collaboration with Fink.
- League record
- 1 win, 1 draw and 5 defeats in 7 matches, according to Habertürk
- Recent run
- 5 consecutive defeats, according to SRF
- Final reported defeat
- 0-3 against Trabzonspor
- European campaign
- Reached the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League
- Tenure
- 8 months, according to SRF
What people are saying
We thank Thorsten Fink for his efforts for Samsunspor, the responsibility he undertook and the professionalism he showed during his time in charge.
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