EFL safety chief rejects criticism over Hillsborough response

The EFL’s security chief says the game’s authorities are working together to investigate recent reports of overcrowding at Hillsborough (Nigel French/PA)

A top football security chief insisted the game’s authorities were “all over” an investigation into recent reports of overcrowding at Hillsborough and rejected the idea there had been a “long and leisurely” response.

Newcastle fans complained of overcrowding in the Leppings Lane End of the ground during their FA Cup third-round tie against Sheffield Wednesday on January 7.