HOOLIGAN Schalke fans have been condemned by their own club for “disturbing” behaviour during an Irish away day.Thousands of German supporters travelled to Dublin for a friendly against Bohemians on Saturday.X @ClarkeCarlyThere were disturbing scenes in Dublin over the weekend[/caption]SportsfileSchalke fans flocked to Ireland in their thousands[/caption]And they made their presence known by marching down Abbey Street Lower while chanting at full volume.Photographer Carly Clarke was at the scene taking snaps of what she “thought was a parade”.But amped-up thugs yanked at her camera, and when her friend Steve – believed to be in his 70s – intervened, he was pushed to the ground and brutally kicked in the head.The shocking footage Clarke posted to social media has over 7million views.Schalke have now spoken out publicly, promising to “take appropriate action” against the culprits.Their statement read: “FC Schalke 04 travelled to Dublin to spend a special trip away with our fans for the purposes of a friendly match. “The photos that have been circulating on social media since yesterday afternoon are disturbing and hard to process.“These incidents are completely unjustifiable and have overshadowed the trip to the extent that we, as a club, feel the need to issue a clear statement.SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN“FC Schalke 04 expects everyone who supports and follows the club to behave in a manner that is respectful and responsible.“This type of incident cast the club and our community in a light that is not fair to S04, nor to the thousands of peaceful Schalke fans. “The perception that this creates is damaging to the culture at the club and the identity of Schalke 04.“We utterly condemn these incidents and, as announced, will rigorously investigate the events and take appropriate action.“FC Schalke 04 wants to express its sympathy for those affected by the incident and wish them a full recovery.”Schalke, who sit second in the German second division, lost the Bohemians friendly 3-2.Bohemians won the friendly 3-2Sportsfile