Police probe alleged threats to Everton club directors
Merseyside Police has revealed it is in contact with Everton over alleged threats made towards the club's directors ahead of last weekend's Premier League match against Southampton.
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Lampard will ‘go again’ after troubled Everton crash amid fans protest
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Lampard will ‘go again’ after troubled Everton crash amid fans protest
LIVERPOOL: Frank Lampard insisted he still has the stomach for Everton’s relegation battle after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat against fellow strugglers Southampton amid furious fan protests on Saturday. In a fresh sight of the turmoil enveloping Everton, the club’s board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park this weekend due to perceived security risks. The move came after offensive messages, including death threats to chairman Bill Kenwright, were made to specific individuals during the week.
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Everton's board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park due to perceived security risks but what they missed was their relegation-threatened team plunging into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton.
Everton directors told to stay away from Goodison over fears of 'credible security threat'
Everton’s board of directors were instructed not to attend Saturday's home match against Southampton because of a “real and credible threat to their safety and security,” the Premier League team have revealed.
Everton board told to stay away from Saints game over fans protest
Everton's board of directors have been told to stay away from their Premier League game against Southampton due to a "real and credible threat to their safety and security".
Everton board stay away from Goodison Park due to 'credible threat' to their safety
Everton's board of directors will not attend their Premier League game against Southampton due to a "real and credible threat to their safety and security".
Everton's board of directors to skip Southampton game over security concern
Everton's board of directors have been advised not to attend their Premier League home game against Southampton later on Saturday due to a "real and credible threat to their safety and security", the club said.