The Everton football club’s board of directors won’t be present at today’s Premier League match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park. Due to a “serious and significant threat to their safety,” the board of directors made the decision to skip the game, which will begin at 16:00. “....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
It was suggested that the directors stay away from Goodison Park, according to the club, because of the “malicious and intolerably menacing letter.”. After losing to Brighton 4-1 at home the week prior, Everton supporter groups intend to demonstrate during the 15:00 GMT game.
A club spokesperson stated: “This is an unprecedented decision. “Never before has our entire board of directors been instructed to stay home from a game due to safety concerns. “.
At recent home matches, Everton claimed that there have been “increasing instances of anti-social behavior, including targeted physical assault.”. The board “grudgingly accepted the result of the safety evaluation done by security advisors,” according to the club.
This season, Everton has suffered nine league defeats. In addition to being eliminated from both domestic cup competitions, they are currently two points from relegation. After losing to Brighton and falling into the bottom three last season, the Toffees narrowly avoided relegation.
In an open letter to owner Farhad Moshiri this month, the Everton Fans’ Forum called for “sweeping reforms at the chair, board, and executive levels.”. Moshiri, on the other hand, praised the board of directors and manager Frank Lampard for their efforts in his letter of response to the fans.
