Cahill sorry for goal celebration

EVERTON midfielder Tim Cahill yesterday apologised “wholeheartedly” for any offence caused by his goal celebration in Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League win against Portsmouth.

Cahill had dedicated the goal to his violent convict brother by pretending his wrists were in handcuffs and running to the corner flag and punched it several times.

It is the first time that Cahill, 28, had publicly acknowledged older brother Sean’s six-year sentence for blinding a man. Yesterday the footballer said in a statement: “I am aware of the significant media coverage following my unusual goal celebration on Sunday against Portsmouth.