Speaking in an exclusive interview with Australia’s Channel One, Neill said he was amazed when dozens of fans welcomed him at the airport when he arrived in Istanbul to sign contract with the Turkish club.

Neill was live from the Istanbul-based team’s training field and he was the special guest on the premiere of World Football News on Network Ten’s HD channel ONE.

He talked about his move from Premier League side Everton to his days in Turkey and also his compatriot Harrt Kewell, who is also playing for Galatasaray.