'Kick him harder'- Reactions following Patrick Vieira's pitch-invader incident

20 May 2022 at 10:32

Social media reactions from fans after the Crystal Palace manager kicked a pitch-invader after the Eagles lost to Everton on Thursday night.

Social media reactions to Patrick Vieira's pitch-invader incident on Thursday night

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Crystal Palace slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Goodison Park after spurning a two-goal half time lead in the Premier league on Thursday.

The defeat now guaranteed Everton's safety in the Premier league, following their ongoing relegation battle.

However, after the full time whistle was blown, Goodison Park erupted after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s dramatic late winning goal which led to a pitch invasion by the jubilant home fans.

Footage on Sky Sports News , showed Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira, kicking a fan who appeared to goad him as he made his way across the pitch and back to the dressing rooms.

Patrick Vieira has been filmed in an altercation with an Everton fan on the pitch at Goodison Park during tonight’s pitch invasion. pic.twitter.com/MOliWvsSHJ
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 19, 2022

After the incident, fans took to social media to react, rallying support for the Crystal Palace manager's stance .

Here are some top reactions below:

I stand with Patrick Vieira, what ever he did, that fab deserved it. Don’t act pr!cks, and expect people not to react because they should be “professionals.” IT’S WRONG, and Big Pat is right.
— ALHAJI (@Iam_richy) May 20, 2022

I’d like to think football is backing Patrick Vieira after last night
— Jamie Rossiter (@Jay89R) May 20, 2022

Patrick Vieira has made more successful tackles at Goodison Park this season than Dele Alli...
— Tears of a Clown🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹 (@Modmuffin) May 20, 2022

Have just seen the Patrick Vieira incident with the fan. Good on him, should have kicked him harder.
— Tom 🇾🇪 (@TomMUFC8) May 19, 2022

I’m highly disappointed in Patrick Vieira for only kicking that guy. Man should have dealt with that nuisance so much that ambulance will be needed.
— tykrysty® (@_BosslikeTee) May 20, 2022

Really upset and disappointed with Patrick Vieira’s behaviour

He should’ve really flattened the idiot
— Richard (@R_GOONER) May 20, 2022

That Patrick Vieira thing is a disgrace man I don’t blame him for retaliating. People are idiots.
— Gemma (@gemma_broad_AV) May 19, 2022

Let's be honest, Patrick Vieira handled that poorly, I'm disappointed. He could have done better by kicking 3 teeth off that wanker. Kick him hard next time brother https://t.co/55t2zeP91K
— Kazuki ⚡ (@Mr_olonade) May 19, 2022

Everton has survived with Lampard's masterclass & they should declare a public holiday all over the world?

Like he just won the first Champions League for Everton & the silly fan that attacked Patrick Vieira should be given Nobel Prize?

Palapala
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) May 20, 2022

Patrick Vieira didn’t kick that fan hard enough. Fan should be banned for life and heavy fines for Everton. Nonsense!!#EVECRY
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) May 19, 2022

Anybody who is suggesting that Patrick Vieira did the wrong thing or should be in trouble is detached from reality and delusional. He was clearly attacked by the deranged fan and defended himself and retaliated.

Play stupid games and you win stupid prizes.
— ✨👑 DaddyMO👑✨🏁 (@therealdaddymo1) May 20, 2022

We all respect Patrick Vieira just that little bit more today don’t we?
— Thogdad (@thogdad) May 20, 2022

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