Everton have issued a statement condemning the death threats made to captain James Tarkowski and his family following Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.
Tarkowski was shown a yellow card for a dangerous challenge on Alexis Mac Allister. But the English refereeing body has since admitted the referee had made an error of judgement.
The player’s wife Samantha Tarkowski has said it was unacceptable the death threats made to her husband. And his family in the aftermath of the incident. In a statement,
Goodison Park said: “Everton Football Club is aware of the ongoing threats made towards James Tarkowski. And his family on เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา social media. “
“Everton strongly condemns any form of online or offline intimidation, threats or abuse directed at players, staff or their families.”
Tarkowski’s wife Samantha said the abuse was “beyond disgusting” in an Instagram post.
“The level of abuse my husband is receiving wishing death on him, vile comments about me, about us as a couple and about him as a person is beyond disgusting,” she said.
“People forget that he is more than just a footballer. He is a husband, a son, a brother, a friend and most importantly the father of our two children.
“Football is a sport, but the way some so-called fans behave is disgraceful. The abuse, the threats – it’s not passion, it’s pathetic. We’re real people and this goes far beyond football.”
This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and has no place in football or society. “
The club is liaising with James and his wife Samantha and is co-operating with the social media companies and assisting the police in their investigations. “
Everton strongly condemns any threats, harassment or abuse directed at the player, staff or his family in any form, whether online or offline.