Former Konyaspor star Ömer Ali Şahiner expressed his gratitude and optimism for his old club following a goalless draw between Konyaspor and his current team, Başakşehir. The match, played at MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium in the 7th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, ended 0-0, with the 34-year-old midfielder facing the side he represented for eight and a half seasons. This result leaves Konyaspor with just one win, two draws, and four defeats from their seven games, totaling 5 points.

Speaking after the game, Şahiner conveyed his happiness at returning to Konya. "Being back here before the match, being at home, being in front of the great Konyaspor fans was really very joyful for me," he said. He thanked the supporters for welcoming him well.

The experienced player also commented on Konyaspor's current state under coach İlhan Palut, noting the team has adopted an old, tough identity and does not concede chances easily. He felt both teams could have been more productive in attack and admitted he got bored watching from the bench, thinking the spectators might have been bored too.

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With this draw, Konyaspor moved to 5 points from 7 games, placing them 16th in the Süper Lig. Their form in the last five matches reads DDDWL, one win, three draws, and one defeat. This sequence includes the recent results: Konyaspor 0-0 Başakşehir, Konyaspor 2-2 Palestine, Kasımpaşa 0-0 Konyaspor, Konyaspor 1-0 Trabzonspor, and Erzurumspor FK 1-0 Konyaspor. The team has scored 4 goals and conceded 8 so far this season, sitting 11 points behind leaders Galatasaray. Their next league fixture is away to 3rd-placed Amed on 17 October.

Şahiner noted his own team, Başakşehir, also had a poor start to the league and are in a similar situation, implementing a strong defensive approach. They have taken 4 points and kept clean sheets in their last two matches, and he expressed hope for their upcoming game against Gaziantep FK.

Reiterating his best wishes for Konyaspor, the former icon said, "I wish the best for Konyaspor. Hopefully they will become much better." He believes the team is showing positive signs and that such matches are valuable, with a point being significant for both sides. He concluded by wishing the best for Konyaspor, the people of Konya, and the large fan base. Ömer Ali Şahiner's contract with Başakşehir runs until June 2028.

The report in full is at Haber Dairesi