Everton board member and title winner Graeme Sharp says supporter protests have been over the top.
The Blues are currently battling to avoid relegation from the Premier league for a second season in a row. Saturday saw Everton lose 2-0 to West Ham which leaves the club two points adrift of safety.
Last week, prior to Everton's home match against Southampton, the club's board of directors were advised to not attend any further games at Goodison Park until further notice due what the club called a real and credible threat to their safety and security".
It was a sad day for the club," Sharp told The Mirror.
It's still uncertain whether we will get the go-ahead to attend the next home game against Arsenal on February 4. No one could ever have envisaged things getting to this state where you are actually in physical danger.
I don't want to miss games, Everton is in my blood. Of course, fans can have their say and I can understand the frustrations, but some of the protests have gone over the top.
For instance, no one works harder than Denise (Barrett-Baxendale, CEO). In addition to the day-to-day running of the club, she is also working tirelessly on the new stadium. For her to be targeted is so unfair."
"The club is in turmoil," added Sharp. "It needs unity with everyone working hard for the cause, supporters included.
"It's really disappointing when I'm advised not to attend a home game because of safety issues. We will now have to see what transpires in the next week or so before Arsenal arrive at Goodison."
