‘What do you mean?’ – Champions League star’s stunned reaction after being told manager resigned in post-match interview

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE star Archie Brown was left stunned after being told his manager has just resigned in his post-match interview. Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal shocked reporters as he announced his resignation from his position after the 1-1 draw with Roma. Archie Brown was left shocked after learning of Ismail Kartal’s resignation Credit: X/aa_spor The manager quit Fenerbahce after the draw with Roma Credit: Getty The Turkish side earned a point against the Italian giants with Brown netting the equaliser after Bryan Cristante opened the scoring. Despite his side coming from behind to rescue a point in the UCL league phase, Kartel, 65, resigned as manager. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The Turkish coach had only been in charge for three months in what was his FOURTH spell at the club. Brown, 24, was informed of the news as he was set to begin talking to reporters himself. The Birmingham-born full-back was visibly stunned as he was told by a member of club staff. The staff member said: “In the press conference, Ismail Kartal resigned.” Brown replied: “What do you mean resigned? As what? As coach? “He is not the coach anymore? He said this just now? Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS “I did not know about this.” Brown was named the Player of the Match for his performance at the Chobani Stadium. He added: “I am very happy, it was an important goal. I think we deserved a goal to be honest. “In the second half I think we dominated the majority and we had a lot of chances and we probably should have won. “But we go on to the next and try to get three points.” Kartal revealed that he would be stepping down and claimed that the decision was made “as a team”. He said: “I am resigning from my position while there is still time. I am resigning with the understanding that I will never return. “I have been here for three months. From the beginning of the season until today, the training sessions and camps I conducted with my players Brown scored for Fenerbahce against Roma Credit: Getty Brown was the Player of the Match Credit: Getty “Our president and managers tried to help us in every way. “Those were wonderful days. As of this evening, I congratulate my players and I am resigning from my position. “Therefore, I would like to thank all my fans, media members, staff, and fellow players who have supported me until today. “I made this decision to pave the way for my club. We made this decision together as a team.” Fenerbahce President Aziz Yildirim has claimed that Kartal will remain as the head coach despite his resignation. He said: “None of us knew about the resignation decision,” Yildirim told reporters after the match. “Ismail Kartal remains in charge. But the entire Fenerbahce community should stand behind the coach.” Yildirim also claimed that Kartal’s decision was due to a bottle being thrown at his head. Comment now