Merseyside Police liaising with Everton over alleged threats to club’s directors

PROTESTS: Everton fans protest after their match against Southampton. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Merseyside Police has revealed it is in contact with Everton over alleged threats made towards the club’s directors ahead of last weekend’s Premier League match against Southampton.

Supporters’ ire has turned on Everton’s hierarchy in the last few weeks as they face a second successive season battling to retain their Premier League status.