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“Unacceptable”- Everton and Brighton Face FA Charges After Controversial AMEX Stadium Showdown, Says Keith Hackett
Everton and Brighton may face charges from the FA following their Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday, according to former FIFA referee Keith Hackett.
The Toffees secured a 1-0 victory on January 25, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring the decisive penalty. Tensions flared after Joel Veltman was judged to have handled the ball, leading to a post-match clash between the two teams.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Hackett expressed his concerns after reviewing the footage.
“Both teams displayed unacceptable behavior,” he said. “Both clubs could be charged for failing to control their players.”
Everton may be facing an FA charge after the unsportsmanlike scenes, but David Moyes, though disappointed with the potential sanction, would likely be pleased with the renewed fight shown by his players, something that has been lacking throughout the season.
Brighton, meanwhile, have no grounds to complain about the result, as Veltman’s handball was clear and Everton’s defense was resolute when needed, although they weren’t under constant pressure.
Yankuba Minteh could face further scrutiny from the FA, as the winger appeared agitated by something said and had to be restrained during the post-match altercation.
Jordan Pickford, as usual, was involved, but he appeared to act as a calming presence, attempting to focus on celebrating the vital win for his team.
Moyes will likely move on quickly from the situation, regardless of an FA charge, as his team now holds a seven-point lead over the relegation zone, with upcoming matches against Leicester and Liverpool on the horizon.
In other Everton news, a player linked with the club has traveled to London to discuss his potential move.
