Europa League: Kilmarnock's 'lost' fans party in Belgrade

Their side had been booted out of the Europa League in the most humiliating fashion a fortnight earlier, but many had already booked flights and accommodation for what they reckoned to be a safe bet for the next round.

The Ayrshire fans expected their heroes to dispatch part-time Connah's Quay Nomads in their second-round qualifier at Rugby Park, leading 2-1 from the first leg in Wales, and set up a tie with Partizan Belgrade.

Two away goals and a home red card later, the journey had ended in embarrassment. Rather than cancel their plans, many supporters opted to fulfil their somewhat less merry jaunt to Serbia and make the best of a few nights in a warm city with very reasonably priced lager.

Some even went along to the game and were in good voice as Partizan recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over their Welsh guests.