UPDATE:SEVEN Bolton Wanderers fans arrested in Macedonia ahead of the club's UEFA Cup tie with FK Rabotnicki tonight, have been released, police have said.
The fans spent a night in police cells in the capital city of Skopje after what has been described as a confrontation with taxi drivers outside a nightclub.
It is understood the row did not become violent and all seven supporters were released and will be allowed to watch the game at the 18,100-capacity Skopje City Stadium.
Up to 1,500 Whites fans are expected to arrive in the city before kick-off and the head of Bolton Police, Chief Supt Dave Lea, praised the behaviour of fans who had gathered so far.
"The conduct of the fans I have seen so far has been exemplary," he said.
"Seven people were arrested but I have been in touch with the chief of police and it would seem that there was a very small fracas with some taxi drivers close to a nightclub.
"There was no violence and it would appear it stemmed more from a misunderstanding and a clash of cultures.
"We do not expect any trouble and the local police have made it abundantly clear that people will be arrested for bad behaviour."
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