West Brom fans facing compensation worry
Die-hard West Brom fans left high and dry in Holland could receive paltry compensation after the club's second game against PSV Eindhoven was cancelled.
The club are currently negotiating on behalf of fans with FOX Sports Cup tournament organisers, Match IQ.
But supporters who travelled out to Holland in order to watch the pre-season games were yesterday left concerned by a statement posted on the website of host club Vitesse Arnhem.
It said those affected by the cancellation could receive a gift card worth €7.50 to spend in any club shop in the Netherlands.
It also offered or a voucher worth half of the ticket price to spend on one of Vitesse's first five home games of the season.
That was for Dutch fans, and Albion are currently trying to negotiate compensation that can be used in the UK.
It's unknown at this stage if the club plan to compensate the 200-odd supporters any further, although they're expected to make a decision on that after finishing negotiations with Match IQ.
Tickets cost £13.75 for either Thursday or Saturday and £22.25 for a double ticket for both days.
After Albion beat Arnhem 2-1 on Thursday, local authorities called Saturday's game against PSV off when police raised fears that Eindhoven hooligans were planning to attend.
The squad flew back from Holland a day earlier than planned and are now having a behind-closed-doors training match between themselves today.
Head coach Tony Pulis said: "I think the lads were disappointed, as well, because you set yourself up for those two games in three days.
"And, of course, we're disappointed for the fans who travelled to Holland or planned to go out there for the second game.
"They really got behind us in the first match against Vitesse. For our preparations for the Premier League season, it's happened and you just have to move on and get on with it.
"We'll have an in-house game to get the playing time in. We'll most likely give them Wednesday off.
"Then, Thursday and Friday, it will be preparation for those two games down in Devon against Plymouth and Torquay."
The Baggies face Plymouth Argyle on Saturday before taking on Torquay United on Monday night.
