DVTK Ultras Return to Diósgyőri Stadion With Demands for President’s Exit

The return of the hardcore supporters to the Diósgyőri Stadion was meant to be a catalyst for survival, but it quickly turned into a loud indictment of the club’s leadership. During a recent clash against Puskás Akadémia, the DVTK ultras made their intentions clear, chanting “Sántha, takarodj!”—a direct demand for President Gergely Sántha to vacate his position.

For much of the season, Sántha has been the primary target of criticism from the club’s most dedicated followers. The tension reached a breaking point in January when the “keménmag”—the hardcore fan base—launched a full-scale stadium boycott. For months, the stands were nearly empty, with reports indicating as few as 42 people lingering in the sector during the height of the protest. This boycott persisted until a league match in Nyíregyháza two weeks prior to the Puskás encounter.

A Partial Victory for the Hardcore Fans

The ultras did not return to the stands out of a sudden change of heart regarding the administration. Instead, their return followed a partial concession from the club. DVTK recently terminated the contracts of head coach Vladimir Radenkovics and sporting director Zoltán Kovács.

While the removal of the coaching and sporting leadership satisfied some demands, it did not erase the grievances aimed at the top. The decision to return to the stadium on March 21 was a tactical move by the ultras; they chose to set aside their boycott for the final stretch of the season specifically to facilitate the team in its desperate fight against relegation.

However, the “Sántha, takarodj!” chants prove that the fans’ view of the overall management remains unchanged. The return of the crowd was a gesture of loyalty to the club and the players, not an endorsement of the president.

Heartbreak Against Puskás Akadémia

The atmosphere of renewed support did not translate into a result on the pitch. DVTK appeared to be in control for the vast majority of the match against Puskás Akadémia at the Diósgyőri Stadion. The home side took an early lead in the 19th minute thanks to a goal from Vallejo, holding that advantage deep into the second half.

The lead evaporated in a brutal late collapse. Puskás Akadémia struck back in the 85th minute through Lukács and sealed the 2-1 victory with a goal from Nagy in the 93rd minute. The late defeat serves as a crushing blow to a team already fighting for its life in the standings.

The match stats reflect a disciplined but ultimately unsuccessful effort from the Miskolc-based side. Yellow cards were issued to Nagy (13′), Esiti (66′), and Sentic (76′) as the tension of the relegation battle boiled over.

The Relegation Tightrope

With only five rounds remaining in the season, DVTK finds itself in a precarious position. The loss to Puskás Akadémia leaves them four points behind MTK, the team currently occupying the final spot that guarantees safety from relegation.

The mathematics are simple but brutal: DVTK must locate a way to close that four-point gap in the final five matches. With the fans back in the stands but the relationship with the presidency completely fractured, the club is fighting a war on two fronts—one against the drop and one within its own boardroom.

The coming weeks will determine if the return of the ultras provides the emotional lift necessary to secure DVTK’s place in the top flight, or if the turmoil surrounding Gergely Sántha’s leadership will continue to overshadow the action on the pitch.

The club’s next priority is closing the gap with MTK before the season concludes. Stay tuned for further updates on the relegation battle.