Everton employee hit with flare ‘virtually blinded’ as followers slammed for Liverpool celebrations
An Everton worker was hit in the face by a blue flare as supporters have been slammed for their dangerous actions at the Merseyside Derby after the draw against Liverpool
An Everton worker was ‘almost blinded’ as he was struck by a blue flare at the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool.
Goodison Park hosted its final derby on Wednesday night as Everton fans were left jubilant when James Tarkowski slammed home a last-gasp equaliser on an emotional and controversy-packed night.
However, the behaviour of some fans overstepped the line, with home supporters invading the pitch after the late goal. And one disgraceful incident captured on camera saw a security worker struck in the face by a blue pyrotechnic thrown from a crowd of chanting supporters.
The worker was struck around his eye and was left with blue powder on his face. The man was swiftly taken inside the stadium by another member of the security team.
The man’s condition and whether he sustained any injuries is unknown at this stage. Daily Star Sport have approached Everton for comment on the incident.
Fans on social media raged at the incident, with one user writing: “How do people think it’s ok to do this sort of stuff?! Moronic. Disgraceful and shameful. Hope the man is ok.”
A second slammed: “Stupidity. He could have lost an eye. F***ing idiots” A third added: “Everton fans throwing flares at their own. Clueless. Why would u throw it at one of ur own”
While a fourth said: “Terrible These guys are on small money for doing a decent job and deserve better. I hope the idiot who did this is banned.”
The game itself also boiled over, with referee Michael Oliver showing four red cards after the final whistle. Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure were sent off for their part in a brawl at full-time.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were both given red cards after confronting referee Michael Oliver. The Premier League released a statement saying that Slot has received a two-game touchline ban, but that line has since been deleted.
