Yep - Just curious, as I thought the same as FLB... 4 YEARS?!?

I think it is clear either Turkey is lacking in up incoming young talent or they have a series of player injuries?

.. and its a friendly not a competative game? Very strange.

I mean the guy has 92 caps already, but as you said LeChuck, not much we can do if he wants to play (mind you, there is nothing he can do either, as FIFA will enforce him to do so)

From Stu's link

["Makelele has not retired. He plays for a club, and he has a soccer player's license," said Domenech.

"As long as he is performing, he will play. I have the right to pick him."

Domenech insisted that Fifa rules provide national associations with backing in disputes with clubs over international selection"]

Guess that answers my question..

Turkey is not lacking any young talent or have a series of player injuries. Coach Fatih Terim wanted Tugay to say proper goodbye to his Red-White shirt.

I know Fatih Terim is looking for a job. I wonder if he and Rovers would consider one another. He is know as Emporer in Turkey and the brain behing the success of National as well as Galatsaray Teams.

Good Luck with your search for a new manager. I hope they get a good one.

Cheers from Istanbul

According to CNN-Turk Tugay signed with Rovers for another year. He said he loves the fans and staying with Rovers. There were 4 offers on the table two from other premier teams.

Cheers from Istanbul

I can't beleive you guys even have tread like this. Remember you lost Duff and could not replace his talent. Yorke and Cole are nowhere to be found. What can Souness do? He needs to sign a 2-3 quality players in January. Give Souness a break folks. He is a great manager.

He has done well for Galatasaray. We love him. If you guys don't want  him we'll take him back.