‘Silly’ Oranje bus becomes Euros symbol for Dutch fans in Germany

Doubledecker unites a huge assembly of Netherlands supporters before their team face England on Wednesday

German commuters on the A2 may have spotted a bright orange doubledecker bus heading north towards Dortmund on Tuesday afternoon.

Saving any breakdowns, and they do happen, admitted Harm Otten, 61, the 1980 rear-engined Bristol VRT will arrive in the west German city, along with an astonishing 75,000 Dutch fans in good time for England’s Euro 2024 semi-final tie with the Netherlands on Wednesday. Continue reading...