Everton fans have been sticking by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford despite coming under intense scrutiny from his latest antics.
The England international was criticised after footage emerged of him having a good time at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London.
He was seen to be drinking at any stage where a 180 score was thrown by one of the players.
🎯 Jordan Pickford was out enjoying himself at the darts last night pic.twitter.com/ah9APVnRkr
— The Toffee Blues (@EvertonNewsFeed) December 22, 2019
This followed from his side’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Saturday, where the Sunderland-born shot-stopper was one of the Blues’ best players, according to SofaScore.
He had two saves inside the box, one punch and one interception during a game where he was largely untested by a stuttering Gunners’ side under the newly-appointed manager and former Toffee Mikel Arteta.
Supporters stuck by Pickford and believe that he earned his treat due to a good performance on Saturday and made their feelings clear on social media.
Here you will find some of the best comments from Everton fans:
People having a go at jordan pickford for having a bevy at the darts need to get a life. Nothing wrong with a 25 year old lad having a bevy. No training today so he is just doing what a normal lad wud do while off work the next day
— davem1878 (@davem1878) December 22, 2019
Re the scandal of 25 year old Jordan Pickford having the cheek to enjoy himself on a night out. To those having a go at him I’d suggest they get a life and stop being so abysmally pious #Everton
— Carl Roper (@RoperCarl) December 22, 2019
Was Jordan Pickford in work the next day? No. Have i been out on a Saturday night till 4am Sunday morning, when im in work at 6am on Sunday? Yes, everything is all right dont panic.
— Keyser Söze (@MARK_EFC1878) December 22, 2019
Jordan Pickford downs a pint at the Darts. On a Saturday night at Christmas. Hardly the crime of the century is it.
— Daniel Brookfield (@dpbrookfield) December 22, 2019
Jordan Pickford Downing bevvys you love to see it ahahaah
— joel oneill (@joeloneill01) December 22, 2019
Good to see the lads enjoying themselves – nothing wrong with young men having a beer – not hiding from anyone are they? Good enough
— Kell (@Kelltheblue) December 22, 2019
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