Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has promised to cover medical costs for any supporter injured in Saturday’s mass stabbing on the Doncaster–London service, a move that underlined the club’s determination to stand by its travelling fans after a night of terror.
What should have been a routine trip home after Forest’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United turned into chaos when an attacker struck on board.
Eleven people were hurt and taken to hospital; two remain in life-threatening condition. The scene on the carriage was one of confusion and fear — bloodied passengers, frantic shouts and stunned silence that followed the violence.
Marinakis described the club as “shocked and deeply saddened” and praised the courage of supporters who sprang into action.
He pledged that Nottingham Forest will “make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to access the best possible medical care.”
The gesture framed the club not just as an employer but as a safety net for its community in a moment of crisis.
Passenger Alistair Day, who had attended the match, recalled the surreal sequence: what first seemed like prankish commotion turned rapidly into something much darker as people ran past with blood on them.
His description captured the shock many felt the sudden, impossible shift from weekend excitability to emergency.
In a formal statement, Forest sent condolences to everyone affected and highlighted the “extraordinary bravery” shown by supporters who helped avert even greater harm.
The club vowed to stand behind those injured as they begin recovery, stressing that the entire Nottingham Forest family is united in support.
Beyond immediate medical assistance, the pledge from Marinakis sends a broader signal: when tragedy strikes, the club will be an anchor for its people. As victims and witnesses begin the long road to recovery, the message from Nottingham Forest is clear; the community will not face this alone.
