Premier League clubs have agreed on new measures to tackle pitch invasions, as well as missiles and pyrotechnics
There was a glut of pitch invasions at the end of last season across England, including when an Everton fan clashed with Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira after the Toffees avoided relegation.Partial ground closures as punishment were not one of the topics discussed by the 20 top-flight clubs.
“Supporters must be reminded that it is illegal to enter the pitch at any time. To be clear, this area is unequivocally for football and under no circumstance should players, managers, match officials or staff fear for their safety – just as fans should remain protected in the stands. “It is the minority who are behaving unacceptably and they risk ruining the match day experience for the vast majority of law-abiding fans.
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