Police investigate incident that left Academy 'keeper in hospital

, 29 January, 6comments | Jump to most recent

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged fight at Finch Farm that put U18s goalkeeper Ciaran O'Loughlin in hospital with a neck injury.

A spokesperson for the club said: “The matter is being investigated internally and the club will make no further comment.”

» Read the full article at The Guardian

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Andrew Ellams
1 Posted 29/01/2015 at 16:29:01

Does anybody know the identity of the 18year old academy player being investigated by police for allegedly injuring another academy player in a training ground incident?

Kieran Riding
2 Posted 29/01/2015 at 16:37:43

The goalie took a beating mate. Was in a few papers earlier this week.

Andrew Ellams
3 Posted 29/01/2015 at 16:41:00

Hope itÂ’s not one of our future stars that did it as surely this would mean dismissal.

Phil Walling
4 Posted 29/01/2015 at 17:02:39

The Guardian reported that 17-year-old goalkeeper, Ciaran OÂ’Loughran was taken to hospital from Finch farm after an altercation with an 18-year-old, believed to be another Everton player. Police were investigating an alleged assault.

David Moore
5 Posted 29/01/2015 at 23:10:20

According to Twitter, the 18-year old involved in the incident is Arlen Birch. The disciplinary hearing is set for Friday.

Tom Evans
6 Posted 04/02/2015 at 23:48:04

Anyone know what happened in the disciplinary hearing?

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