COMMENTARY: Dougie Brimson Weighs In On Columbus/West Ham Brawl

Reached at his home in England noted author and former hooligan Dougie Brimson had this to say to MLSR regarding the incidents in Columbus at the friendly vs West Ham:

"Whilst incredibly unfortunate, to be honest, news of this incident hardly comes as a shock. English fans on pre-season tours abroad have a history of becoming involved in trouble and when you have a club with a sizable travelling support, it is inevitable that there will be those amongst their number looking to kick off some kind of confrontation.

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