Everton have been fined £300,000 by the English Football Association for pitch invasions following their clash with Crystal Palace in May.
Supporters entered the field of play at Goodison Park during the Premier League clash with the Eagles, a match that the Toffees won 3-2.
Vieira was then shoved by another supporter in unsavory scenes[/caption]
That result was huge in the context of Everton’s season, with the Merseysiders guaranteeing their Premier League survival for another year following a difficult campaign.
It was Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s effort in the 84th minute that sparked the scenes of celebration, while they they restarted again after the final whistle of the match.
As well as supporters filing onto the Goodison Park pitch, Patrick Vieira was also involved in an altercation with supporters who verbally abused him.
As well as getting in the French manager’s face and sticking his middle finger up, the supporter could be heard saying: “Suck on that, you muppet. Get in. Hey, f*** off!”
The video then appeared to show the fan stumbling to the floor.
Following an investigation, the FA revealed their decision in a statement on their social media channels.
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They wrote: “Everton FC has been fined £300,000 for two breaches of FA Rule E20 that occurred during the 84th minute of its Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace on Thursday 19 May 2022 and following the final whistle,” an FA spokesperson said.
“Everton FC admitted failing to ensure that its spectators – and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers – conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using threatening and violent behaviour whilst encroaching onto the pitch area.
“An independent regulatory commission subsequently imposed these sanctions, which remain subject to appeal, and the written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.”