Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Archie Brown learns of manager's resignation mid-interview
Fenerbahce's Champions League opener ended in chaos as Archie Brown discovered his manager had quit — live on camera.
A. Brown
player
Player
Archie Brown
Club
Fenerbahce
Match
Fenerbahce 1-1 AS Roma
Scorer
Archie Brown
Manager
Ismail Kartal
What happened. Archie Brown was giving a mixed zone interview after Fenerbahce's 1-1 draw with AS Roma when a club media assistant told him manager Ismail Kartal had resigned. Brown, who had opened the scoring before Bryan Cristante equalised, reacted with visible confusion.
- Kartal announced his resignation during his post-match press conference.
- It was his fourth spell in charge of the Turkish club.
- Brown was told the news mid-interview and asked: 'Why do you mean he resigned?'
“Why do you mean he resigned? As what? As coach?”
— Archie Brown
Kartal's sudden exit leaves Fenerbahce searching for direction just as their Champions League campaign begins.
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