Everton to review security after threat to directors’ safety at Southampton game

Everton fans displayed banners showing their unhappiness with the club’s ownership during Saturday’s defeat by SouthamptonEverton are reviewing all their security arrangements after the club’s board of directors missed Saturday’s game against Southampton because of threats to their safety.The board of directors did not attend after “threatening correspondence”.In consultation with police, Everton classed the fixture as “high risk” – a status also given to their next home game on 4 February against Arsenal.Everton said there would be “enhanced security procedures” put in place.The club said the decision came following “incidents” at the Southampton fixture and previous games, and that it was based on “intelligence gathered and information received directly by the club”.Everton added: “The health, safety and security of our supp… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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