Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira kicked out at an Everton fan as supporters spilled onto the Goodison Park pitch
It remains to be seen what action the Football Association will take over the scenes.His opposite number, Everton manager Frank Lampard, said: "I feel for Patrick. I didn't get him at the end. I would have said, 'come in with us' - although he might not have wanted that."Of course he ran 80 yards across the pitch and it's not easy."
The former England midfielder added: "It was pure elation of fans who have come on the pitch after avoiding relegation. "If it is done in the right way let them stay on the pitch, let them have their moment. As long as they behave, no problem." "I won't be surprised if there are charges against Patrick Vieira by the FA and even his own team management for rightfully defending his dignity from a wild barbaric pitch invader," one Twitter user wrote.Another said: "Not a big fan of pitch invasions and violence but #PatrickVieira is simply human and had to defend himself yester night. I hope #CrystalPalace don't fire him.
He was ordered to pay Sharp £500 in compensation, as well as £85 in costs and a £128 victim surcharge.
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