'The authorities' will meet with representatives of Everton Football Club at 1pm today to discuss the adequacy of safety features ahead of this evenings FA cup tie, scheduled for 19:45.
"We are deeply concerned for the safety of viewers of this football match both live and on the telly", said a spokesperson. "Everton's football has been so dire to date that there is a real risk of depression, disillusionment, and downright anger, and our priority has to be the welfare of the matchgoing/armchair fans".
Asked if preference was to postpone the fixture, the spokesperson replied "or just bin it off entirely, postponing it would just kick the can down the road"