Eric Dier climbs into Tottenham stand after Norwich defeat for confrontation with supporters
The FA has launched an investigation after Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier leapt into the stands and confronted supporters following Thursday’s FA Cup defeat at home to Norwich.
Dier was filmed jogging along the touchline at full-time before leaping over the advertising hoardings and then clambering over seats, before appearing to target one person,
who he was unable to reach as other supporters became involved.
Jose Mourinho suggested Dier had reacted to insults towards a family member at full-time and defended his reaction, although said it was not professional.
„I cannot run away from the question and I think Eric Dier did something that we professionals cannot but, in these circumstances, something that every one of us would do.
„When someone insults you and your family is there, and your family gets involved with the person that is insulting you, in this case your younger brother, I think Eric did what we professionals cannot but, I repeat, probably every one of us would do.
„I am with the player and understand the player.
„The fans I think were with the team until the last penalty kick that we miss. The people that is in this privilege positions, in this area of the tunnel, of course some are Tottenham fans, but I think a lot of corporation, a lot of invitation, a lot of people with some special status, and probably the place in the stadium where I have some doubts if they are the real, the real Tottenham fans.
„Because these are the ones who support the boys until the last. This one who insulted Eric, the family was there, the younger brother was not happy with the situation, and then Eric, I repeat, did what we professionals cannot do, but did something that probably we would do.“
Asked if Tottenham would discipline Dier, Mourinho said: „If the club does that, I will not agree.“
Reports on social media suggested Dier had chosen to enter the crowd after Gedson Fernandes – who missed his penalty in the shootout – was racially abused.
However, Mourinho was unsure if that was true, saying: „I cannot say, I do not know. I just know the reaction of Eric was based on that his brother didn’t like what was happening there.“
Asked to confirm if Dier’s brother was in the stands, Mourinho replied: „Yes.“
Dier played the full 90 minutes plus extra-time as Spurs were beaten 3-2 on penalties, after Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes missed their spot-kicks.
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