The OSC received this in an email the next day. "Unfortunately, about 25 hooligans (both from the city of Lokeren and from the Dutch city of Breda) appeared before and after the game with only one goal in mind: make trouble. These guys are no longer allowed inside the Lokeren stadium; they are ‘outcasts’ and no Lokeren-supporters. We do not want them there. They created the trouble; not the Lokeren-fans. We only wanted to have a fantastic atmosphere on and off the pitch. I am very sorry for the people from Hull that possibly got hurt last night. Our deepest apologies."
Possibly more out of curiosity/worrying about it kicking off? I think they all knew their Blampey Brigade would be out in force that night. Nice that our fans pathetic attempt at retaliation doesn't get a mention. Not that it much deserves one, our supports attempts at anything other than sitting down quietly and doing as they're told are dismal.
I had no idea about any trouble on the march to the ground. In fact I remember it being weird how the residents were excitedly peering out of their windows at us like we were really important. Agreed. It was a brilliant trip.
