Pressure increases on Lampard as Southampton come from behind to beat Everton

Relegation-threatened Everton were plunged into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton

PROTESTS: Everton fans hold up banners in protest against the club’s board. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Everton’s board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park due to perceived security risks but what they missed was their relegation-threatened team plunging into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton.

In an unprecedented move the executives did not attend after offensive messages – including death threats to chairman Bill Kenwright – were made to specific individuals during the week by angry fans.