The English FA has rejected it's ticket allocation of between 3,000 and 5,000 seats for the Euro 2004 qualifier in Turkey last week.
It insisted the decision was not directly linked to the UEFA hearing into the misbehaviour of England fans at the home game against Turkey at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
However, while the FA were fined for those ugly scenes, they were still conscious of the potential for further trouble at the return fixture, especially against the background of two Leeds fans having been killed in Istanbul in 2000.
The FA board therefore announced on their website, www.theFA.comthat: "The board today considered the issue of allocating tickets to England fans planning to travel to Turkey in October.
"It was the unanimous view of the board that the FA should not take its allocation of tickets for the match against Turkey.
"This decision was reached after wide consultation and with a view to the safety and security of all fans, both Turkish and English.
"It was taken early so as to avoid fans making unnecessary travel arrangements. The FA strongly urge England fans not to travel to Turkey.
"The FA cannot accept responsibility for English people who, despite advice, choose to travel to Turkey at this time.
"The FA call on all relevant authorities, including the Home Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the police, UEFA, the Turkish FA and supporters' groups, to back its decision and to work together to discourage fans from travelling."