The former Leeds United and Liverpool man eventually made way for Volkan Yaman with the home team holding on for the full haul of points.

A 10th minute own goal from Volkan Kursat Bekiroglu had put Kewell's team on the way with Aydin Yilmaz doubling the advantage on 31 minutes.

Bursaspor pulled a goal back on 53 minutes through Ibrahim Ozturk but couldn't find an equaliser to rescue a point.

The victory leaves Galatasaray third in the Super Lig table, two points behind leaders Sivasspor.