Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis vows to help fans after train attack

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has vowed to help fund the medical care of any of the fans caught up in a mass stabbing incident on a train on Saturday. 

Passengers travelling from Doncaster to London were attacked, leaving 11 people injured. 

According to The Guardian, one of those involved in the incident was a Forest season-ticket holder, who suffered serious injuries while protecting a young girl. 

The club’s owner Marinakis has pledged financial support for any fans caught up in the stabbing incident. 

The Greek businessman said: “Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened.

“The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represents the very best of humanity and the very best of our club’s community.

“We will make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to enable them to access the best possible medical care as they recover.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”

Forest held Manchester United to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Premier League meeting at the City Ground, ending a run of four successive league defeats. 

A number of the Tricky Trees’ supporters were returning to London on the train when the horrific incident happened.

The club added: “Nottingham Forest Football Club wishes to express its deepest concern and heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London yesterday evening.

“Many of our London-based supporters were travelling home on that train following our match at the City Ground, and our thoughts are very much with everyone caught up in such a distressing incident.

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“The club is aware that many individuals demonstrated extraordinary bravery which undoubtedly helped prevent even greater harm. The entire Nottingham Forest family stands firmly behind them as they recover from the events of yesterday.” 

Forest have endured a difficult start to the 2025-26 campaign, having sacked two managers already.

The club dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo after breakdown in his relationship with owner Marinakis.

Ange Postecoglou was brought in as his replacement, but the Australian boss lasted only 39 days in the job.

Sean Dyche is now at the helm of affairs, who led them to a positive result against United.

The club sit 19th in the Premier League standings with six points from 10 matches.