Everton: Andy Burnham laughs as he sends two-word reply about Carragher & Neville interview
Andy Burnham joked he is “still waiting” to hear back from Sky Sports regarding an interview on the points deduction farce at Everton.
The broadcaster pulled an interview with the Greater Manchester Mayor and Everton season ticket holder that was conducted late last year.
Asked on Twitter [20 February] why he has not yet spoken on air with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, Burnham gave the two-word response.
Burnham added: “How can the @premierleague justify what they are doing to Everton Football Club?
“Another week is slipping by and we still don’t know what is happening. They are killing us.
“As a season ticket holder, I feel the @premierleague have ruined this season for us and all clubs given the uncertainty they have created.
“And they are shrouding Goodison in protest when we should be celebrating the last grand old stage of English football. Unforgivable.”
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It is quite telling that Sky Sports felt the need to pull the interview conducted with Burnham last year in which he spoke out against the Premier League.
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Given the close ties between the TV broadcaster and the league, they did not dare upset their biggest cash cow for fear of what the repercussions would be. That is what is so frustrating for Everton fans.
Burnham has been very outspoken on the matter and refuses to let it go – rightly so.
Sky Sports, remember, also did not show footage of a protest banner that flew over the Etihad Stadium during a Manchester City versus Liverpool clash shortly after the points deduction decision.
They can try to silence Everton fans all they want, but thankfully there are high-profile figures like Burnham ready to continue banging the drum.
Supporters deserve huge praise for refusing to let the matter go, and it is hoped that the screw has been turned enough for the deduction to be overturned at some point this week.
In other Everton news, a rarely seen player has posted an update after recovering from a spell on the sidelines.
