Eric Dier jumps into the crowd to FIGHT a Tottenham fan as they are knocked out of the FA Cup by Norwich on penalties
- Eric Dier went into the crowd to confront a Tottenham fan on Wednesday night
- The Spurs midfielder reacted angrily to a comment and went to confront the fan
- Stadium security had to restrain the midfielder as he made his way into the stand
- It appeared that Dier chose to go into the crowd to defend his younger brother
Eric Dier sensationally jumped into the crowd to confront a Tottenham supporter after the club were knocked out of the FA Cup.
Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten at home on penalties to Norwich City and tensions spilled over at the end of the game as the England international had to be held back as he argued and fought with a supporter.
The altercation, which occurred in the lower west stand where players’ families sit, saw the 26-year-old angrily confront one fan he had taken issue with and he had to be restrained by stadium security.
Eric Dier climbed into the crowd to angrily confront a Tottenham fan after a defeat to Norwich
The Tottenham midfielder was left incensed with one fan and he went to go and confront him
Stadium security looked to diffuse the situation in the lower west stand at the end of the game
Social media saw a photo emerge of Dier climbing over rows of empty seats to get to the fan
The incident quickly gained attention on social media as fans were left in disbelief to see the midfielder walk off the pitch and climb over the advertising boards and into the stand.
In one video, Dier can he heard telling the fan: ‘He’s my brother!’
Mourinho said after the defeat that Dier had told him that he was badly insulted by the supporter and that led him to jumping into the crowd.
‘I don’t think that belongs to the game,’ Mourinho added.
Dier was held back by club security as he looked to get to the fan that had left him incensed
‘The game was a fantastic representation of the FA Cup, but I cannot run away from the question.
‘I think Eric Dier did what we as professionals cannot do but when someone insults you and your family is involved, especially your young brother.’
Mourinho went on to add that he would not agree if Tottenham chose to punish Dier over his conduct at the end of the game.
More to follow.
Dier’s manager, Jose Mourinho, said he would not agree if the player was punished by the club