FC Den Bosch distances itself from the misbehavior of supporters on Friday evening during the game against Willem II. In a response, the club states that some of the supporters ‘showed themselves from their worst side in Willem II’s stadium’.
The club is done with the ‘bad apples that determine the music during matches’. “For those who deliberately undermine accessible and safe football, there is no place in the stands. What you love, don’t let it destroy you.” FC Den Bosch supporters had to leave the branch in the Willem II stadium on Friday after riots arose in the stands.
FC Den Bosch is ready with part of the supporters, the club said in a statement. “FC Den Bosch permanently says goodbye to people who persist in nuisance or outright criminal behaviour. ‘Supporters’ who do not want to learn our collective language weaken the club and are no longer welcome. All second chances have been lost for these people.”
Events will be further mapped out after the weekend. “A healthy rivalry, experience and tension is part of matches between regional clubs. At the border is allowed, never about it.”
Mayor Jack Mikkers of Den Bosch joins the football club in a reaction. “Football matches should take place in a safe environment and sporty atmosphere. Violence around football matches does not fit into that image and is not tolerated.”
It went wrong on Friday evening in the stands in Tilburg after fifteen minutes. Supporters threw fireworks at the field and each other. Images also show how supporters of FC Den Bosch break out of the branch.