The Black Eagles Podcast
English podcast covering Türkiye’s oldest and most beautiful football club: Beşiktaş JK. Match analysis, transfer talk, interviews and much more. Hosted by Kaan Bayazit, Sinan Schwarting and Kartal Oğur.
Episodes
395. VINCENZO ITALIANO TO BEŞIKTAŞ! BLACK EAGLES CLOSE TO LANDING THEIR NEW MANAGER!
Beşiktaş appear to have found their next head coach, with reports from Alfredo Pedullà claiming that the club and Vincenzo Italiano are close to reaching a full agreement.
According to the latest reports, Italiano is set to sign a two-year contract worth €6 million net per season, while his coaching staff will receive an additional €2.5 million per year. The two sides are reportedly working throu
394. Beşiktaş Sack Sergen Yalçın After Crisis Meeting with Serdal Adalı | Who's Next?
Beşiktaş are entering a major turning point after a decisive board meeting between club president Serdal Adalı, members of the board, and head coach Sergen Yalçın, where the decision was made to part ways with the manager following a disappointing run of results in the 2025–2026 season.
Yalçın, who famously led Beşiktaş to a domestic double in the 2020–2021 season, returned to the club after the
393. The end of several Eras at Beşiktaş as season fizzles out! Sergen OUT?
Beşiktaş’s 2025-26 season ends in bitter disappointment as the Black Eagles lose their final home match against Trabzonspor before closing the campaign with a 2-2 draw away at Çaykur Rizespor. Another frustrating year comes to an end with very few positives, no league derby wins, and home derby defeats against Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor all in the same Süper Lig season.
Despite the o
392. Beşiktaş 0-1 Konyaspor | Beşiktaş CRASH OUT of the Turkish Cup in HEARTBREAKING fashion!
The Black Eagles are eliminated after a dramatic 98th-minute penalty from Konyaspor — and despite dominating the match from start to finish, Beşiktaş simply couldn’t find the killer edge when it mattered most.
⚫⚪ Beşiktaş controlled possession and tempo all game
🧤 Bahadır Güngördü stood tall with crucial saves
❌ Missed chances came back to haunt Kartal
⏱️ And then… disaster in the 98th minute
A
391. Gaziantep 0-2 Beşiktaş | Heavily rotated Black Eagles come away with 3 points in Gaziantep!
Beşiktaş fans, we’re LIVE! ⚫⚪
Join us as we break down a crucial 0-2 away victory for Beşiktaş against Gaziantep FK, as Sergen Yalçın rotated heavily ahead of a massive cup showdown!
Despite a changed XI, the Black Eagles delivered a professional performance in Gaziantep. We’ll analyze how Kristjan Asllani made an instant impact with a pinpoint corner for Tiago Djaló’s opener, and later got on t
390. Beşiktaş 0-0 Fatih Karagümrük | Wasteful Black Eagles draw against Relegation bottom feeders!
Beşiktaş are entering the decisive stage of the season in a tense battle for 4th place in the Süper Lig, and this livestream breaks down everything after a frustrating 0–0 draw against relegation-threatened Fatih Karagümrük.
Despite dominating chances and generating over 2.00 xG, the Black Eagles failed to find the net in a wasteful performance that raises questions ahead of a crucial run-in. Und
389. Beşiktaş 3-0 Alanyapsor | Black Eagles advance to Turkish Cup semi-finals!
Beşiktaş are through to the Turkish Cup semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Alanyaspor at home — but the scoreline doesn’t tell the full story.
In this livestream, we break down everything from the match: how Beşiktaş took an early lead through El-Bilal Touré, why Alanyaspor actually controlled large parts of the game, and how late goals from Oh Hyeon-Gyu and captain Orkun Kökçü sealed a flattering
Understanding Beşiktaş’s Debt with “Le Financier” Ural Alhan
Dive into the financial reality behind Beşiktaş in this must-watch episode of “Beşiktaş Finances for Dummies” featuring “Le Financier” Ural Alhan.
Ural Alhan returns to break down the club’s latest financial audit report in clear, accessible terms. Why did Beşiktaş’ debt surge from 17.7 billion TL in May 2025 to a staggering 24 billion TL by November 2025? Where exactly are these rising costs com
388. Samsunspor 2-1 Beşiktaş | Black Eagles bested in Samsun as Süper Lig season nears ending !
Beşiktaş suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat away to Samsunspor in a low-quality, chance-starved encounter that leaves more questions than answers for Beşiktaş fans. In this livestream, we break down everything from the Black Eagles’ lack of creativity to the defensive lapses that cost them the game.
Despite controlling much of the first half, Beşiktaş failed to create any clear-cut chances, while
387. Beşiktaş 4-2 Antalyaspor | Beşiktaş bounce back in style with Dominant Win!
Beşiktaş return to winning ways with a convincing 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor in this Süper Lig clash! After last week’s heated derby defeat to Fenerbahçe, Sergen Yalçın made bold lineup changes—and it paid off.
⚽ Early dominance set the tone:
* Cengiz Ünder assists captain Orkun Kökçü for the opener (1-0)
* Jota Silva scores his first goal since returning to the XI (2-0)
⚔️ Back-and-forth act
386. Fenerbahçe 1-0 Beşiktaş | SCANDALOUS last minute penalty costs Beşiktaş point in derby!
#Beşiktaş vs #Fenerbahçe ended in absolute chaos after a 98th-minute SCANDALOUS penalty decision by referee Yasin Kol that has the entire football world talking! Was Beşiktaş ROBBED in the derby? We break down the controversial moment where Emanuel Agbadou clearly appears to win the ball first AND outside the box—yet a penalty was still awarded!
Kerem Aktürkoğlu stepped up and converted the decis
385. Beşiktaş 2-1 Kasimpaşa | Orkun Kökçü and Oh Hyeon-Gyu inspire Beşiktaş victory!
Beşiktaş finally break their five-game winless streak against Kasımpaşa with a hard-fought victory powered by Orkun Kökçü’s individual brilliance. In this livestream, we break down how Beşiktaş secured the win, analyze the key moments, and discuss the growing concerns surrounding the team’s overall performance.
Orkun Kökçü once again proved to be the difference-maker, delivering a sublime assist
384. Gençlerbirliği 0-2 Beşiktaş | a comfortable win without Impressing against 10-men
Beşiktaş secure a comfortable 0–2 away victory over Gençlerbirliği in Ankara on Süper Lig Matchday 26, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE on the Black Eagles Podcast! 🦅⚽
Goals from Junior Olaitan (56') and Orkun Kökçü (67') sealed the win for the Black Eagles, but the match had several key moments that shaped the outcome. Gençlerbirliği were reduced to 10 men in the 18th minute after a VAR revie
383. Beşiktaş 0-1 Galatasaray | Black Eagles suffer deflating End to unbeaten streak!
Beşiktaş saw their unbeaten streak come to a crushing end after a controversial 1–0 derby defeat to Galatasaray at Tüpraş Stadium. Despite playing against 10 men for part of the match, the Black Eagles were unable to turn the game around in a heated clash filled with refereeing controversy, missed chances, and big talking points.
The match was intense from the opening minutes, with cards flying e
382. Kocaelispor 0-1 Beşiktaş | Beşiktaş Win 3 in a Row! Agbadou Header Seals Huge Win in İzmit
Beşiktaş grind out a massive away win in İzmit as the Black Eagles defeat Kocaelispor 1-0 thanks to a decisive 52nd-minute header from Emmanuel Agbadou — powered in from a perfectly delivered Václav Černý corner! In this livestream, we break down a huge Süper Lig result that could define Beşiktaş’ momentum heading into derby week.
For years, Beşiktaş struggled to make set-pieces count — but this
381. Beşiktaş 4-0 Göztepe | Black Eagles SMASH Rivals in European Race!
Beşiktaş send a HUGE statement in the race for European qualification with a dominant 4-0 victory over Göztepe! Coming into the match, Göztepe were 4th with 41 points and boasting the best defensive record in the league (just 12 goals conceded in 21 games). But on this night at Tüpraş Stadium, the Black Eagles tore that record apart.
After Göztepe’s draw against Kayserispor and Beşiktaş’s dramati
380. Başakşehir 2-3 Beşiktaş | LAST-GASP WINNER in European 6-POINTER!
Beşiktaş left it late in a dramatic 3-2 victory away to İstanbul Başakşehir, with 18-year-old Mustafa Hekimoğlu scoring a 97th-minute winner to seal a massive three points in the race for European qualification!
Coming into the match, 6th-placed Başakşehir were on 33 points, while the Black Eagles sat on 37. With Göztepe S.K. drawing earlier against Kayserispor, this clash became a pivotal moment
379. Beşiktaş 2-2 Alanyaspor | Stunning Hyeon-Gyu Oh bicycle kick goal not enough for 3 points!
Beşiktaş were held to a frustrating 2–2 draw against Alanyaspor at Tüpraş Stadium, dropping vital points in the race for 4th place and European qualification — despite a jaw-dropping bicycle kick debut goal from Hyeon-Gyu Oh 🇰🇷🔥
The Black Eagles found themselves 2–0 down inside the opening 25 minutes after sloppy defensive errors, putting early pressure on the home side. However, debutant Hyeon-G
378. Kocaelispor 1-1 Beşiktaş | Orkun Kökçü Saves Beşiktaş | Oh Hyeon-Gyu, Jr Olaitan & Agbadou
Beşiktaş drew 1–1 away to Kocaelispor in the Turkish Cup, but the Black Eagles still finished the matchday as lone group leaders with 7 points. Both goals came from the penalty spot, as Serdar Dursun opened the scoring for Kocaelispor in the 18th minute before Orkun Kökçü stepped up in the 88th minute to rescue a point for Beşiktaş. It was Kökçü’s third goal in three consecutive games, continuing
377. Beşiktaş 2-1 Konyapsor | Masterful Orkun Kökçü inspires comeback win!
Beşiktaş secured a hard-fought 2–1 home victory over Konyaspor in the Süper Lig, powered by a brilliant performance from Orkun Kökçü 🦅⚫⚪
After scoring his first goal for the Black Eagles last week against Eyüpspor, Orkun Kökçü delivered again, netting his first goal in front of the home crowd with a decisive strike in the 77th minute to seal the win at Vodafone Park.
Despite Beşiktaş dominating
376. Eyüpspor 2-2 Beşiktaş | Orkun Kökçü Scores, Adalı OUT? Crisis continues to escalate
Beşiktaş dropped more crucial points on Monday night, drawing 2–2 with Eyüpspor, and fan frustration has now reached breaking point.
Despite Orkun Kökçü scoring his long-awaited first goal for his boyhood club just 6 minutes in, the Black Eagles once again failed to control the game. Eyüpspor overturned the lead with two quick second-half goals before Cengiz Ünder equalized in the 76th minute. Th
375. Besiktas 1-0 Kayserispor | Dramatic late Touréwinner seals 3 points for the Black Eagles!
Beşiktaş snatch a last-gasp victory over Kayserispor as El-Bilal Touré heads home a dramatic 95th-minute winner, securing all 3 points for the Black Eagles!
Both Beşiktaş and Kayserispor had chances throughout a hard-fought Süper Lig clash, but it was Orkun Kökçü’s pinpoint assist that made the difference, finding Touré for a towering header deep into stoppage time. A massive win and a huge momen
374. Beşiktaş 3–0 Keçiörengücü | Has Abraham scored his last goal? Transfers stall & cup momentum.
Beşiktaş return from the winter break in style with a dominant 3–0 home victory over Keçiörengücü in the Turkish Cup group stages! 🦅⚫⚪
In this livestream, we break down Beşiktaş’s convincing performance as Tammy Abraham opened the scoring in the 15th minute — a goal that could potentially be his final strike for the Black Eagles, with Aston Villa heavily linked to a January move. Second-half goal
373. Beşiktaş in Transition: 4 Players Gone, Big Moves Coming?
🎙️ The Black Eagles Podcast is BACK for 2026!
Kaan Bayazit, Sinan Schwarting, and Kartal Ogur return from the holidays with a transfer-focused livestream diving straight into the biggest talking points surrounding Beşiktaş.
⚫⚪ In this episode, we break down the confirmed departures so far, with David Jurásek, Jonas Svensson, Mert Günok, and Gabriel Paulista all leaving the club. What do these exi
372. Černý Silences Kadıköy as Beşiktaş End 2025 Strong!
Beşiktaş end 2025 with two important wins, closing the first half of the season on a positive note 🇹🇷🦅
The Black Eagles edged past Çaykur Rizespor 1–0 in their final Süper Lig fixture before the break. While not a spectacular performance, it was a valuable and necessary win that helped Beşiktaş reach 29 points from 17 matches at the halfway stage of the season.
The bigger statement came in the T
371. Trabzonspor 3-3 Beşiktaş | 6-Goal Madness! Beşiktaş Held After VAR Turns the Game!
Beşiktaş were held to a dramatic 3–3 draw away to second-placed Trabzonspor in a thrilling Süper Lig clash that had everything: goals, VAR controversy, a red card, and late drama.
The Black Eagles started the match in devastating fashion. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Václav Černý doubled Beşiktaş’ lead just five minutes later — both goals assisted by El-Bilal Touré i
370. Besiktas 2-2 Gaziantep FK | Crisis deepens as we remain winless in our last 4 home games!
Beşiktaş’ winless run at the Tüpraş Stadium continues… The Black Eagles drop more crucial points after a 2-2 draw against Burak Yılmaz’s Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü in the Süper Lig on Monday night.
El-Bilal Touré and Tammy Abraham scored for Beşiktaş, while Bayo netted twice for Gaziantep. With Göztepe and Samsunspor both losing earlier in the weekend, this was a massive missed opportunity for Beşik
369. Fatih Karagümrük 0-2 Beşiktaş | Black Eagles beat bottom placed Karagümrük
Beşiktaş leave Atatürk Olympic Stadium with a convincing 0-2 victory
over bottom-of-the-table Fatih Karagümrük! ⚫⚪
Goals from Jota Silva and El-Bilal Touré sealed the three points
— but could this scoreline have been even bigger?
Captain Orkun Kökçü returned to the starting XI after suspension and immediately dictated the tempo. His early corner set up a huge chance for Jota Silva, but Ivo Grbi
368. Beşiktaş 1-1 Samsunspor | Pressure Continues to Mount as European spots slip away!
Beşiktaş drop more crucial points in the race for **European
qualification**, drawing **1-1 against Thomas Reis’ Samsunspor**. In a must-win match for the Black Eagles to stay in the **Süper Lig Top 4 hunt**, the team once again failed to hold onto a lead.
Cengiz Ünder opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 56th
minute, but a costly backpass from the same player gifted Ndiaye the equal
367. Antalyaspor 1-3 Beşiktaş | Match Reaction & “Rafa Gate” Explained
Beşiktaş bounce back with a vital 3-1 away win over Antalyaspor, just one week after their derby disappointment against Fenerbahçe. Goals from Tammy Abraham, Tiago Djaló, and Jota Silva send the Black Eagles into the international break with momentum — but the on-pitch victory isn’t the biggest story this week.
Instead, the headlines have been dominated by the growing crisis
surrounding Rafa Sil
366. Besiktas 2-3 Fenerbahçe | Dumb Red Card after 2-0 lead: this is why we can't have nice things!
Beşiktaş collapse at home after throwing away a 2-0 lead against
Fenerbahçe in one of the wildest derbies of the season. El-Bilal Touré (5’) and Emirhan Topçu (22’) put the Black Eagles in control early, but a reckless red card from Orkun Kökçü in the 25th minute changed
everything.
Fenerbahçe capitalized — Marco Asensio equalized before halftime, and Jhon Durán punished a late mistake from Emi
365. Kasimpasa 1-1 Beşiktaş | The Black Eagles Fire Blanks and drop two points!
Beşiktaş dropped two crucial points against their “black sheep” rivals Kasımpaşa, despite creating nearly 3.0 xG worth of chances in a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium.
⚽ Match Summary:
The Black Eagles started brightly as Václav Černý set up Cengiz Ünder for a fifth-minute opener. But the momentum shifted after Tammy Abraham’s weak penalty was saved by Gianniotis, who has
364. Konyaspor 0-2 Beşiktaş | Sergen Yalçın’s Sh*thouse Win thanks to Ndidi & Tammy Goals
Beşiktaş bounce back! ⚫⚪ In this live post-match analysis, Sinan
Schwarting, Kaan Bayazit, and Kartal Ogur break down Sergen Yalçın’s Beşiktaş 2-0 win over Konyaspor — a gritty, hard-fought victory that may not have been pretty, but got the job done.
Sergen made bold lineup calls after the disappointment against
Gençlerbirliği, benching Mert Günök for Ersin Destanoğlu, giving
19-year-old Tayla
363. Beşiktaş 1-2 Gençlerbirliği | Oh sh*t... Here we go again! Banter Era continues!
Oh sh*t... here we go again! 😩
Beşiktaş suffer a shocking 1-2 defeat at home to cellar-dwellers
Gençlerbirliği, who were winless on the road all season in the Süper
Lig.
After Cengiz Ünder opened the scoring on his first start for the Black Eagles (assisted by Rafa Silva), everything fell apart in just a few chaotic minutes.Between the 79th and 81st minutes, David Jurásek scored an unlucky own
362. Galatasaray 1-1 Beşiktaş | Derby Drama! Tammy Scores but 10-Man Gala Hold On
The Istanbul Derby ended all square as Galatasaray 1-1 Beşiktaş — a
result that leaves The Black Eagles frustrated after failing to
capitalize on a man advantage for over an hour.
In tonight’s livestream, Kartal Kaan and Sinan break down every key
moment from the match at Rams Park:
⚽ Tammy Abraham’s 13th-minute opener gave Beşiktaş an early lead
🟥 Davinson Sánchez saw red after bringing down
361. Beşiktaş 3-1 Kocaelispor | Early goals and late drama secure all 3 points for Black Eagles!
Beşiktaş returned to Tüpraş Stadium with a crucial 3-1 victory over
Kocaelispor in the Süper Lig. The Black Eagles started on fire, scoring twice inside the opening 10 minutes. Rafa Silva struck first after just 4 minutes, before Václav Černý capitalized on a goalkeeper error to double the lead and grab his first goal for Beşiktaş.
Kocaelispor fought back early in the second half as former Beşik
360. Kayserispor 0-4 Beşiktaş | Black Eagles cruise to victory thanks to Rafa Silva hat-trick!
Beşiktaş secure a dominant 4-0 away victory against Kayserispor in their rescheduled Süper Lig clash. Despite both teams missing several players due to registration rules, the Black Eagles showed their quality and composure on the road.
⭐ Match Recap:
Rafa Silva scores his first career hat-trick (⚽⚽⚽)
Tammy Abraham adds a crucial goal just before halftime
Orkun Kökçü provides a superb assist o
359. Göztepe 3-0 Beşiktaş | Harsh Reality Check for Beşiktaş!
Beşiktaş’ newfound hope after the Başakşehir win quickly evaporated as they crashed to a heavy 3-0 defeat against Göztepe in İzmir. Despite missing Wilfred Ndidi and Orkun Kökçü in midfield, Beşiktaş should have shown more fight, but Sergen Yalçın’s side never got going against an effective counter-attacking plan.
This marks Beşiktaş’ second away defeat of the 2025/26 Süper Lig season, following
Jota Silva to Beşiktaş: Strengths, Weaknesses & Why Forest Let Him Go
Beşiktaş have secured Portuguese winger Jota Silva on a 1-year loan from Nottingham Forest for €2.5m, with an option to buy for €17m. We’re joined by Paul Taylor from The Athletic, who covers Nottingham Forest closely, to break down:
Why it didn’t work out for Jota Silva at Forest
What Beşiktaş fans can expect from their new signing
His key strengths, weaknesses & playing style
358. Beşiktaş 2-1 Başakşehir | New Arrivals Inspire Late Beşiktaş Comeback Victory
A transformed Beşiktaş side, inspired by new arrivals Vaclav Černý, El-Bilal Touré, and Cengiz Ünder, came from behind to seal a dramatic home win against İstanbul Başakşehir in the Süper Lig.
After Shomurodov put Başakşehir ahead in the 71st minute, the Black Eagles responded instantly:
⚽ El-Bilal Touré equalized with a superb finish after a brilliant backheel assist from Černý.
⚽ Cengiz Ünder s
357. The 2025 Transferpalooza special | Evaluating Beşiktaş' summer transfer window
Beşiktaş have wrapped up one of the most exciting transfer windows in recent memory — and we’re breaking it all down! ⚫⚪
From Tammy Abraham and Orkun Kökçü’s arrivals to the deadline day signing of Jota Silva, we evaluate all 12 new transfers:
Tammy Abraham
Cengiz Ünder
Václav Černý
Tiago Djaló
Gökhan Sazdağı
Jota Silva
David Jurásek
Wilfred Ndidi
Orkun Kökçü
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Taylan Bulut
Vaclav Černý to Beşiktaş | Rangers Fan Nadeem Raja on Goals, Assists & Playing Style
Beşiktaş have just signed Vaclav Černý, and The Black Eagles Podcast is here to break it all down! 🦅
Kaan Bayazit is joined by recurring guest Nadeem Raja, a passionate Rangers and Ankaragücü supporter, to give Beşiktaş fans the inside scoop on their new right winger.
👉 What type of player is Vaclav Černý?
👉 How did he perform at Rangers?
👉 Can he break down low blocks in the Süper Lig?
👉 Streng
356. The Black Eagles Podcast (September 1st, 2025) - Alanyaspor 2-0 Besiktas | Crash and burn in Alanya in Sergen's return match
Beşiktaş suffered their first defeat of the Süper Lig season as they
crashed 2-0 away to Alanyaspor. Sergen Yalçın’s return to the dugout, following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal on Thursday, ended in disappointment for the Black Eagles.
Tiago Djaló conceded a penalty in stoppage time of the first half,
putting Alanyaspor 1-0 ahead. In the second half, former Beşiktaş player Güven Yalçın dou
354. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 21st, 2025) - Lausanne-Sport 1-1 Beşiktaş | UEFA Conference League Play-Off First Leg Highlights & Analysis
Beşiktaş were held to a 1-1 draw away against Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off. The Black Eagles took the lead just before halftime when Milot Rashica scored in the 45th minute, but Lausanne equalized late in the 83rd minute through Okoh from a corner.
Defensive set-piece struggles continue to haunt Beşiktaş, with similar goals conceded recentl
353. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 18th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 2-1 Eyüpspor | Last-Gasp Rafa Silva Goal Seals Beşiktaş Win in Süper Lig Opener
Beşiktaş secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor in their 2025/26 Süper Lig season opener at Tüpraş Stadium, thanks to a last-gasp winner from Rafa Silva in the 96th minute. The Black Eagles took the lead early when Tammy Abraham converted a penalty after Orkun Kökçü was fouled inside the box. But Eyüpspor hit back through Mame Thiam, leveling the score from a corner in the 30th minute.
Desp
Beşiktaş vs Lausanne-Sport | UEFA Conference League Play-Off Preview | with Robin Carrel
In this episode of The Black Eagles Podcast, we preview Beşiktaş’
crucial UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Swiss side
Lausanne-Sport. We are joined by Swiss sports journalist and Lausanne native Robin Carrel (@robincarrel on X/Twitter), who shares his unique insights on Beşiktaş’ upcoming opponents.
Robin breaks down Lausanne-Sport’s squad, their key players, and what fans can expect
BBC Leicester’s Owynn Palmer-Atkin on Wilfred Ndidi’s Move to Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş have landed a huge signing — Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City — but what can fans really expect from the Nigerian midfield "Destroyer"?
🇳🇬⚽
In this episode of The Black Eagles Podcast, Kaan Bayazit is joined by BBC Leicester’s Owynn Palmer-Atkin to give you the most in-depth breakdown of Beşiktaş’ new number 6. Owynn shares his expert insights on:
🔍 What makes Wilfred Ndidi stand out
352. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 14th, 2025) - Besiktas 3-2 St. Patrick's | Conference League Qualifier 2nd Leg Match Reaction & Analysis
Beşiktaş staged a thrilling comeback at Tüpraş Stadium, overturning a shock 0–2 first-half deficit to beat St. Patrick’s Athletic 3–2 (7–3 on aggregate) in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers.
The visitors stunned the home crowd with a 3rd-minute VAR-awarded penalty converted by Carty, and McLaughlin doubled the lead in the 34th minute. But the Black Eagles responded with goals from Demi
351. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 8th, 2025) - St. Patrick's 1-4 Beşiktaş ! Tammy Abraham Hat-Trick Hero | Ndidi Joins the Black Eagles!
Beşiktaş delivered a dominant performance on the road, beating St. Patrick’s Athletic **4-1** in the first leg of UEFA Conference League qualifiers! 🇮🇪⚽ New English striker **Tammy Abraham** stole the show, netting his **first hat-trick** for the club — all in the first half. The opener came from **João Mário**, who also provided a brilliant assist for Abraham’s second goal.
Meanwhile in Istanbul
Beşiktaş vs St. Patrick’s Athletic | UEFA Europa Conference League Preview
Get to Know Beşiktaş's Next Opponent: St Patrick's Athletic! 🇹🇷
In this episode, we’re joined by Macdara Ferris of Extratime.com to give us expert insights into St Patrick’s Athletic, Beşiktaş’s opponent in the upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier.
We dive into:
✅ The impact of Stephen Kenny as St Pat’s head coach
✅ Their key players to watch
✅ The team’s strengths, weaknesses, and ta
350. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 3rd, 2025) - Beşiktaş Crash Out of Europa League After 2-0 Loss to Shakhtar | Solskjær Under Pressure?
Beşiktaş are officially out of the UEFA Europa League following a 2-0 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw, Poland—losing 6-2 on aggregate. The Black Eagles now drop into the UEFA Conference League, where they’ll face Irish side St. Patrick’s Athletic in the playoff round. The first leg will be played **next week in Dublin at 20:45 CEST**, with the return leg in **Istanbul a week later at 20:
355. The Black Eagles Podcast (August 29th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 0-1 Lausanne-Sport | Solskjær Sacked, Sergen Yalçın Returns! | Lot's of TRANSFERS
Beşiktaş crashed out of Europe after a shocking 0-1 home defeat against Lausanne-Sport, a result that sent shockwaves through Turkish football. Despite dominating the match, the Black Eagles conceded in first-half stoppage time. The night went from bad to worse when Felix Uduokhai received a direct red card just 20 seconds into the second half, leaving Beşiktaş unable to mount a comeback.
The Eur
349. The Black Eagles Podcast (July 25th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 2-4 Shakhtar Donetsk | Europa League Qualifier 1st Leg Match Reaction & Analysis
The Black Eagles were outclassed at home as Beşiktaş suffered a 2-4 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg. Arda Turan’s Brazilian-led Shakhtar side dominated from start to finish, with standout performances from wingers Santana and Keven, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s team with a mountain to climb in the second leg.
Despite the loss at the Tüpraş St
Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk | Europa League Qualifier Preview with Andrew Todos
In this Europa League qualifier preview, Kaan Bayazit is joined by Ukrainian football expert Andrew Todos to break down Beşiktaş’s crucial clash with Shakhtar Donetsk. Andrew (@ZoryaLondonsk on X), who previously appeared for our Dynamo Kyiv preview and Alex Teixeira special, returns with deep insights into what Beşiktaş fans can expect from this Shakhtar side.
⚽️ Key talking points:
Shakhta
348. The Black Eagles Podcast (July 13th, 2025) -🎥 LIVE Watch-Along: Orkun Kökçü Signing Ceremony at Beşiktaş Stadium! 🦅
Join Kaan, Kartal, and Sinan as they react LIVE to the official signing ceremony of Orkun Kökçü at Beşiktaş Stadium! Watch along as the new star midfielder is unveiled, and hear our instant thoughts, reactions, and analysis of this huge transfer for Beşiktaş JK.
🔥 What to Expect:
Real-time commentary & reactions
Live coverage of the full ceremony
Hot takes on Kökçü’s role, impact
347. The Black Eagles Podcast (July 11th, 2025) - ORKUN KÖKÇÜ & KYLE WALKER-PETERS TO BEŞİKTAŞ? | Transfer News + Friendly Recap
Beşiktaş are on the verge of two huge signings! 🇹🇷⚫⚪ According to multiple reliable sources, including Fabrizio Romano, deals have been struck for Orkun Kökçü from Benfica and Kyle Walker-Peters, formerly of Southampton. Romano reports that Kökçü has been given the green light by Benfica to fly to Istanbul for his medical, while top Beşiktaş journalists like Murat Özen report that Walker-Peters ha
Orkun Kökçü to Beşiktaş? Transfer Rumors Intensify | Latest Updates & Analysis
Over the past 24 hours, the Orkun Kökçü to Beşiktaş transfer saga has taken a dramatic turn! With Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı flying to Lisbon to negotiate directly with Benfica, the rumors are heating up fast.
In this video, Kaan Bayazit breaks down the timeline of events, analyzing key updates and tweets from top Turkish football journalists such as Sercan Dikme, Murat Özen, Mustafa Karataş
Beşiktaş Transfer Talk: Jens Cajuste Deal DONE? | Orkun Kokçu Dream Move? | Latest Rumors & Targets
Kaan Bayazit and Kartal Ogur are back with another Beşiktaş Transfer Talk episode, diving deep into the latest rumors and confirmed moves surrounding the Black Eagles! 🔥
🦅 Topics Covered in This Video:
Jens Cajuste’s expected arrival from Napoli! The Swedish defensive
midfielder is reportedly joining on an initial loan with a €7.5M
mandatory buy clause after 15 appearances. Smart business?
Or
Tammy Abraham to Beşiktaş: Full Breakdown by Italian Football Analyst Nima Tavallaey
In this episode, we're joined by **Nima Tavallaey** of the *Italian
Football Podcast* to break down **Tammy Abraham's move to Beşiktaş**! What can the Süper Lig giants expect from the **former Chelsea and Roma striker**? Can he rediscover his top form in Istanbul, and how will he fit into Beşiktaş's system?
🔍 We cover:
* Tammy Abraham’s strengths & weaknesses
* His time at **AS Roma** under Jos
346. The Black Eagles podcast (June 30th, 2025) - Beşiktaş Sign David Jurásek | Tammy Abraham here we go!? | Osayi-Samuel Transfer COLLAPSES!
In this week’s episode of *The Black Eagles Podcast*, we break down **Beşiktaş’s latest signing** — Czech left-back **David Jurásek** joins on a **season-long loan from SL Benfica**, with an **option to buy**. What does this mean for the squad and the club's long-term strategy?
We also dive into the dramatic collapse of the **Bright Osayi-Samuel** deal. The Fenerbahçe winger was reportedly on his
Inside Look at Beşiktaş's New Signing David Jurásek | With Czech Journalist David Čermák
In this in-depth conversation, we break down everything you need to know about Jurásek:
✅ His playstyle and preferred roles
✅ Key strengths and areas for improvement
✅ Why things didn’t work out at Benfica and Hoffenheim
✅ His chances of locking down the starting left-back role for the Czech national team …and much more!
🎙️ Note: A small error appears in the video graphic where Jurásek is mistake
[Bonus] Beşiktaş Congress Vote REACTION | Major Decisions on Real Estate, Club Stocks & More!
In this episode, Kaan Bayazit and our resident financial expert Ural
Alhan break down the **latest Beşiktaş Congress vote** and its huge implications for the club’s financial and strategic future. ⚫⚪
✅ **Dikilitaş Project Approved**
✅ **Club Stock Sale Approved** – but club control stays above 51%
✅ **Real Estate Rentals Over 10 Years Approved**
✅ **Creation of Real Estate Investment Branch Appr
345. The Black Eagles podcast (June 20th, 2025) - SEASON RECAP: The Good, the Bad & the Beşiktaş | 2024/25 Season Review
The 2024/25 season is officially in the books — and it's time to break
it all down in The Black Eagles Podcast's ultimate Beşiktaş season
recap! From moments of brilliance to brutal lows, we cover it all.
🏆 Player of the Season – Who rose above the rest in a turbulent season?
❌ Flop of the Season – Who let the fans down when it mattered most?
⚽️ Goal of the Season – The most jaw-dropping moment
Beşiktaş Transfer Talk | Zambo Anguissa, Schick, Osayi Samuel & More! | 2025-26 Jersey Reaction
In this bonus Beşiktaş Transfer Talk episode, Kartal Ogur and Kaan Bayazit dive into the latest transfer rumors making headlines. Could Zambo Anguissa join from Napoli? Is Patrik Schick on Beşiktaş's radar from Bayer Leverkusen? What about rising talents like Tolu Arokodare (Genk) and Promise David (Union SG)? The duo also break down the potential free transfer of Osayi Samuel from rivals Fenerbah
VIP FIRST | Key Takeaways from Serdal Adalı Press Conference | Transfer Talk & Club Vote Update
[Originally released June 5th, 2025]
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In this follow-up to our earlier video **"Could Beşiktaş Be SOLD?
Shocking Details Behind Upcoming Club Vote!"**, Kaan Bayazit is joined by special guest Ural Alhan to break down Beşiktaş resident Serdal Adalı’s recent press conference and Q\&A
VIP FIRST | Could Beşiktaş Be SOLD? Shocking Details Behind Upcoming Club Vote!
[Originally released June 1st, 2025]
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An extraordinary general meeting has been called by Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı and his board for June 15th, and the future of the club may hang in the balance. In this video, we break down the critical items on the agenda — including proposa
344. The Black Eagles podcast (June 2nd, 2025) - Beşiktaş Smash Bodrumspor 0-4 Away | Hekimoğlu Brace, Late Drama in Samsun Denies 3rd Place!
Beşiktaş closed out the 2024/25 Süper Lig season with a dominant 4-0 away win over Bodrumspor, but heartbreak followed as Samsunspor scored two injury-time goals to beat Kayserispor 2-1 — denying the Black Eagles a third-place finish.
18-year-old rising star Mustafa Hekimoğlu stole the show with his
first-ever Süper Lig goal in the 12th minute and added another just
before halftime (45+1), fini
343. The Black Eagles podcast (May 26th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 1-2 Çaykur Rizespor | Final Home Game Collapse | Solskjær Under Fire!
Beşiktaş suffered a devastating 1-2 loss at home against Çaykur Rizespor in their final home match of the season, missing a golden opportunity to overtake Samsunspor for third place in the Süper Lig standings. Despite João Mário's quick equalizer after Samet Akaydin's header gave Rizespor the lead, the Black Eagles once again struggled to create clear chances — a recurring theme throughout a frust
342. The Black Eagles podcast (May 19th, 2025) - Beşiktaş Held to 1-1 Draw at Alanyaspor | Referee Controversy Denies Victory
Beşiktaş were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw away at
Alanyaspor, dropping back to 4th place in the Süper Lig, now one point behind Samsunspor in the race for 3rd and European qualification.
Under the leadership of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Beşiktaş found themselves on the back foot early, conceding in the first half to a goal by Hwang. But the Black Eagles fought back in the second half,
341. The Black Eagles podcast (May 12th, 2025) - Black Eagles Soar to 3rd Place! | European Football Secured? | Beşiktaş 4-1 Adana Demirspor
Beşiktaş dominate Adana Demirspor with a stunning 4-1 home victory! Goals from Rafa Silva, Milot Rashica, Ciro Immobile, and João Mário seal the win, pushing the Black Eagles above Samsunspor into third place in the Super Lig standings!
With Başakşehir losing to Fenerbahçe and Eyüpspor falling to Kasımpaşa, Beşiktaş now hold an 7-point lead over 5th and 8 over 6th, making European qualification f
340. The Black Eagles podcast (May 5th, 2025) - Solskjær's Beşiktaş Ends Mourinho's Fenerbahçe's Title challenge! | Fenerbahçe 0-1 Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş have done it again! The Black Eagles fly high in Kadıköy as
they defeat arch-rivals Fenerbahçe 1-0 on the road, thanks to a crucial 44th-minute goal by Gedson Fernandes—just minutes after his missed penalty in the 36th! Making him the first foreigner to score against Fenerbahçe, Trabzonspor and Galatasaray in a single season since Mario Gomez in 2015-2016!
This marks Beşiktaş's second w
339. The Black Eagles podcast (April 28th, 2025) - Black Eagles demolish Hatayspor thanks to Immobile Hattrick | Beşiktaş 5-1 Hatayspor
Beşiktaş have finally returned to winning ways! After a tough run with a
1-1 draw against Kasımpaşa, a 0-2 defeat to Başakşehir, and a 1-1 draw
against Göztepe, the Black Eagles demolished Hatayspor 5-1 in the Süper
Lig. ⚽🔥
Ciro Immobile stole the show with his first-ever hattrick for Beşiktaş
and his first career hattrick since 2022! 🇮🇹 Meanwhile, Rafa Silva
dazzled with a penalty win, a go
338. The Black Eagles podcast (April 20th, 2025) - Beşiktaş continue to stumble, fans starting to question Solskjaer? | Göztepe 1-1 Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş continue their winless run as they are held to a 1-1 draw in
İzmir by Göztepe. Rafa Silva gave the Black Eagles an early lead, but
ex-Beşiktaş defender İsmail Köybaşı struck back right after halftime to
level the score. The momentum shifted completely, and Ole Gunnar
Solskjær’s side failed to respond. Fans are furious, especially after
Solskjær’s defensive-minded substitutions seemed
337. The Black Eagles podcast (April 14th, 2025) - Beşiktaş fans left furious after Başakşehir loss | Beşiktaş 0-2 Başakşehir
Beşiktaş fell 2-0 at home to Başakşehir after a second-half brace from
Yusuf Sarı stunned the Black Eagles. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to
field an experimental defense—Gabriel Paulista, Jonas Svensson, Arthur
Masuaku, and even Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a makeshift right back—due
to multiple injuries and suspensions.
Despite dominating stretches of the match, Beşiktaş collapsed after
Sa
336. The Black Eagles podcast (April 7th, 2025) - 10-man Black Eagles salvage a point thanks to late Gedson penalty! | Kasimpaşa 1-1 Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş battled to a 1-1 draw away at Kasımpaşa after going down to 10
men for the second straight match. Tayyip Talha Sanuç saw red again,
just 10 minutes after coming on due to Emirhan Topçu’s injury, putting
the team in a tough spot early on. Despite trailing in the first half,
the Black Eagles fought back with a late equalizer from the penalty
spot, converted by Gedson Fernandes.
Coach
335. The Black Eagles podcast (April 4th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 1-3 Göztepe | The Black Eagles exit the Turkish cup in the quarter finals!
Beşiktaş have failed to extend their reign as Turkish Cup holders,
following a pre-mature exit in the quarter-finals against Göztepe.
Despite an excellent start by the Black Eagles and an opening goal from
Ernest Muçi, assisted by Rafa Silva, just before the half hour mark. A
red card for Tayyip Talha a few minutes later proved the turning point
of the match, especially since Romulo fired hom
334. The Black Eagles podcast (March 29th, 2025) - NAMAĞLUP TEK ŞAMPİYON | Beşiktaş 2-1 Galatasaray | Black Eagles end Galatasaray’s Unbeaten Run!
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Beşiktaş defeats Galatasaray 2-1, handing them
their first Süper Lig loss of the season! 🔥 With goals from Rafa Silva
and Gedson Fernandes, the Black Eagles secure a crucial win and keep
their historic 1991-92 unbeaten league title record intact. 🏆⚫⚪ Watch
our full breakdown of this intense derby, key moments, stats and more! #Beşiktaş #Galatasaray #SüperLig #Solskjaer #
333. The Black Eagles podcast (March 16th, 2025) - Konyaspor 1-0 Beşiktaş | Solskjaer's Black Eagles lose again! This time against 9 men!
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Beşiktaş have gone from a 6 match win streak to now back to back losses int he Turkish Süper Lig, following last week's abyssmal display against a 10-men Gaziantep. This time the Black Eagles may have hit a new low, as they lost against a 9 men Konyaspor! Despite the circumstances of the match going int heir favour with the hosts being reduced to 10-men in the first half aft
Turkish Referees Suing Fans?! A Dangerous New Trend in Football!
Turkish referees are taking fans to court for social media insults—but
is this just justice, or a dangerous new trend? In this video, we
explore how referees could exploit this system by making controversial
decisions on purpose to provoke reactions and cash in on lawsuits. Is
this a threat to fair play and free speech in football? Let’s dive into
the controversy and what it means for Turkish
332. The Black Eagles podcast (March 12th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 1-2 Gaziantep FK | The Black Eagles suffer their first league defeat under Solskjaer
Beşiktaş have seen their positive momentum unexpectedly halted following a painful home defeat at the hands of Gaziantep FK. Ciro Immobile had put the Black Eagles 1-0 up from the penalty spot in the first half, after Rafa Silva was brought down int he box by Viana (who later saw his second yellow). But despite starting the second half well and forcing Gaziantep's goalkeeper Burak to several good
