Thierno Barry has pointed out “unacceptable behaviour” from fans after sharing a clip of violence at the away end shortly after his side’s 2-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Barry, who came on as a 70th-minute sub against the league leaders, wrote on Instagram that his friends were attacked by the Toffees faithful shortly after the full-time whistle. He called their behaviour “unacceptable” while adding that football should be a place 'where everyone feels safe and respected'.
“This kind of behaviour is not acceptable in a stadium. I bring my friends to enjoy a game, and it gets ruined by a few silly people,” he wrote on an Instagram story.
“Football should be a place where everyone feels safe and respected. This type of attitude has no place in the game and is simply not tolerated in football.
“My friends and the people who were attacked had to be escorted by the Arsenal club’s security staff as well as the police because of fears of retaliation from our supporters.”
He also posted disturbing footage of violence at the Everton end and two police forces as well as Everton Football Club are investigating the altercation at the away end.
The incident is being probed by both Merseyside Police, with Everton playing away from home, and the Metropolitan Police, which oversees matches at the Emirates in the capital.
Everton are also conducting their investigation. “Everton Football Club is aware of an incident involving supporters in the away section at Emirates Stadium and will review the circumstances surrounding it,” said a recent statement.
“Violent or disorderly behaviour is completely unacceptable and has no place in football. It does not reflect the passionate and loyal support Everton receives both home and away.
“The club will work with the relevant authorities to establish the facts and take any appropriate action.
“Anyone who witnessed or was involved in the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police via X @MerPolCC quoting reference 26000206746.”
However, speculation on social media suggests that Barry’s friends who are Arsenal fans were found celebrating Viktor Gyokeres and Max Dowman’s late goals fervently, prompting anger from the away supporters.
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2 Posted 15/03/2026 at 08:09:29
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9 Posted 15/03/2026 at 09:32:15
Like those friends of Barry would have all had little handshakes from sitting amongst the other 19 fans in the league, NOT, or for that matter any European league.
Word of advice to Mr Barry.
If you are still here next season fella and Millwall get promoted, don't start throwing any mates in with them, that might actually cheer an Everton goal if you still play for us because the consequences will be far worse than yesterday.
As I say braindead.
10 Posted 15/03/2026 at 09:35:43
Decent supporters do not harass other people, or chase one of their own players down the road after a match or disrespect a players wife !!
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1 Posted 15/03/2026 at 08:06:58
What did he really think the response would be when his Arsenal supporting mates started celebrating Arsenal goals amongst rival fans?
Absolutely mental move by Barry this and again drives home to me that he's both poorly advised and not the sharpest tool in the box.
This I'm afraid is all on you Mr Barry.
You chose to put yourself, own friends and fans in a situation where all come under scrutiny.