Everton chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale was put in a headlock during a horrifying ordeal outside the Goodison Park directors' box, according to reports.
The Liverpool Echo claims a separate incident saw Barrett-Baxendale's car surrounded by fans and spat at, while Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright is said to have received death threats. The Everton CEO is understood to have been targeted after Everton were beaten 4-1 at home by Brighton in the Premier League at the start of January.
Following the thrashing by the Seagulls, a crowd barrier was thrown into a glass door. The abhorrent behaviour of sections of the fanbase prompted Everton to instruct their board of directors to stay away from Saturday's top-flight fixture against Southampton.
