Burnley launch probe after Everton fan enters Vincent Kompany’s coaches’ room before asking Craig Bellamy for a selfie
BURNLEY have been forced to launch a probe after Everton fans accessed restricted parts of their dressing room set-up.
The Daily Mail report that the fan was escorted away by Burnley assistant manager Craig Bellamy after he gained access to the coaches’ room.
The fan apparently strolled from the away concourse of Turf Moor through an unmarked door which led to the dressing rooms at the stadium.
The Everton supporter reportedly startled Bellamy and his other members of staff as they went through their final preparations for the game.
An angry Bellamy escorted the fan away from the dressing room and to the concourse but not before the punter was able to grab a selfie with Vincent Kompany‘s assistant.
It is one of a series of issues the club are investigating on the night which saw Sean Dyche‘s side leave with three points.
The club are understood to have been concerned with the late kick off time given tensions between the clubs.
Burnley are planning to sue Everton in relation to the Toffees’ breaking FFP laws the year Burnley were relegated from the Premier League.
The club are also set to launch an “immediate internal enquiry” after Everton fans managed to gain access to Burnley’s home end.
Everton managed to win the game 2-0 in a massive victory for their survival aspirations.
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It saw Sean Dyche emerge victorious from Turf Moor in his first visit back since leaving the club in 2022.
Everton are now 16th on 14 points despite their ten-point deduction.
Burnley sit on 19th on eight points.