Telstar lash out at fighting fans following play-off victory against Den Bosch: "Stay at home!"

After their second division play-off semi-final victory over FC Den Bosch was marred by on-field fan violence, Telstar have issued a statement demonstrating their disapproval, stating, “Stay home if you can’t behave!”

“Unfortunately, this overshadows the achievements of Anthony (Correia)’s men,” Telstar began in a statement online.

“We disapprove of these actions and emphatically distance ourselves from them. This is not who we are as a club. This does not belong to Telstar, it should not be like this and we will certainly not become like this.”

The club from IJmuiden will carefully analyse the situation in collaboration with the KNVB. Camera images will be used and appropriate actions will be taken where necessary.

FC Den Bosch verliest bij Telstar in de play-offs voor promotie, en dat doet uiteraard pijn. De derde helft is daarom ook enorm spannend in Velsen. #TELDBO pic.twitter.com/BXI8XYiZ0X
— Voetbal Ultras (@VoetbalUltras) May 23, 2025

“Stay home if you can’t behave. And that goes for the entire stadium. We are in the final. That is something to be proud of together. Let’s make it a party – with respect for each other – that does justice to everything we have built together this season. We have had to wait a long time for this moment. And the excesses afterwards simply do not belong there. Stop that.”

Next Thursday, Telstar will once again be playing at home, either against FC Dordrecht or Willem II.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield