I was next to Graeme Souness when he planted the Galatasaray flag in Fenerbahce's pitch and was thinking, Oh boy, this isn't going to go down well' Brad Friedel on Souness' infamous flag plant

"After claiming a 1-1 draw to seal a 2-1 aggregate win in their rivals' backyard, Souness' reaction was to sprint to the centre circle and plant a giant Galatasaray flag in the middle of the pitch."

"Due to the rivalry, if you can win a derby match, especially one that results in a trophy, you instantly become a hero to millions."

Graeme Souness, known for his no-nonsense approach, managed Galatasaray in 1995. After a 2-1 aggregate win against Fenerbahce in the 1996 Turkish Cup Final, he provocatively planted a Galatasaray flag in the center circle. This act was seen as incendiary, especially given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Goalkeeper Brad Friedel noted that winning such a derby instantly elevates a manager to hero status among fans, highlighting the significance of Souness' bold gesture in Turkish football history.

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