Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis promised to cover medical expenses for any supporters injured in Saturday’s stabbing attack on a train. The attack occurred on a Doncaster-to-London service carrying several Forest fans returning from the club’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Eleven passengers sustained injuries, and two remain in critical condition.
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest feels shocked and heartbroken by what happened,” said Marinakis. “Our supporters on that train showed incredible bravery and compassion. They represent the finest qualities of our community. We will ensure every affected fan receives full financial help for the best possible medical care. Our thoughts remain with all those impacted.”
Witness Describes the Chaos Onboard
Passenger Alistair Day, who attended the match, described the terrifying moment the attack began. “I was standing near the buffet car,” he said. “At first, I thought it was a prank—maybe students or Halloween. Then I saw people covered in blood running down the carriage, and I realised how serious it was.” Day, travelling back to Hertford, said passengers panicked as chaos spread through the train.
Emergency crews treated victims at nearby hospitals after the train stopped. Authorities later confirmed that two victims remain in life-threatening condition.
Club and Fans United in Grief and Solidarity
In a statement, Nottingham Forest expressed “deep concern and heartfelt sympathy” to all those affected by the attack. The club acknowledged that “many of our London-based supporters were travelling home” and praised the “extraordinary bravery” that prevented even greater loss.
“The entire Nottingham Forest family stands together as those involved recover,” the statement continued. “We remain proud of the courage shown by our fans and committed to supporting them in every possible way.”
Marinakis reaffirmed his commitment to helping victims heal, calling the tragedy “a reminder of the strength and unity that defines Nottingham Forest.”
