Gary Lineker has taken to Twitter to react after Everton posted footage from the tunnel, after preserving their Premier League status with a win over Crystal Palace.
What’s the story?
Well, the Toffees uploaded a video showing the Everton players celebrating in the tunnel, after their dramatic comeback at Goodison Park.
The footage also showed Frank Lampard jumping around in jubilation, after he led Everton to Premier League survival.
Understandably, given the nature of the win and what it meant, there were scenes of ecstasy at Goodison Park last night, and Lineker has now commented on the footage.
You can see what the BBC Match of the Day host thought below.
However, Lineker was less impressed by those who abused Patrick Vieira, and also got in the faces of the Crystal Palace players.
According to the BBC, Christian Benteke was slapped during a smaller protest, which occurred in the 85th minute after Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Everton ahead.
Everton vs Crystal Palace was mayhem
In our view, the Toffees need to be wary of letting their fans act like this again – there could’ve been serious repercussions.
Benteke was assaulted, worse could’ve happened to Vieira, and in truth, a points deduction could still come Everton’s way as a result of their misconduct.
Back in August 2015, Blackpool suffered a three-point deduction as a result of a pitch invasion, and if the Toffees are now relegated due to a similar scenario, it would teach them a lesson in the hardest way possible.
Sooner or later, the chasm between players and supporters will have to become even wider, just to make sure their safety is ensured.
In an era where there is often a strong disconnect between players and fans, it would be very sad indeed if more restrictive measures were put in place.
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