Everton FC

No reports over alleged Everton board threats

Merseyside Police did not receive any reports of threats to the Everton board.

The Goodison Park hierarchy were asked to stay away from Saturday’s defeat to Southampton due to ‘a real and credible threat to their safety and security’.

Chairman Bill Kenwright and chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale were claimed to have been targets of physical abuse and threatening behaviour.

It marked an unprecedented moment where the Blues’ entire boardroom had been ordered not to attend a home match in the club’s 145-year history.

But on Monday, the local force confirmed it is liaising with Everton following the alleged threats ahead of last weekend’s crucial Premier League fixture.

“No threats or incidents were reported to police prior to the game,” read the statement.

“But we are in communication with the club to establish if any offences have taken place, and to ensure that any future reports are received through existing channels.

“Any threats reported would be assessed and investigated as a matter of course, and any appropriate safety measures implemented.”

Several members of Frank Lampard’s side, including Yerry Mina and Anthony Gordon, were approached by fans as they attempted to leave Goodison.

But while the force confirmed it was ‘aware’ of videos in circulation of the incidents, it added that ‘at this stage no offences have been reported’.