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Man ties himself to goal post for eight minutes during Everton vs Newcastle – reason behind the drama revealed

Oil protestor ties himself to goal post [photo courtesy]

The Premier League fixture between Everton and Newcastle United was held up for eight minutes on Thursday after a protestor tied himself to the goal post at the Gwladys Street end of Goodison Park.

The incident happened just after halftime, with the invader wearing a jersey with the words "Just Stop Oil".

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