Everton boss David Moyes conceded James Tarkowski's tackle against Liverpool for which he escaped a red card was reckless but he defended his centre back on Friday after the player received online abuse and death threats following the clash.

Everton have condemned death threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family after the defender escaped a red card for a horror tackle in the Merseyside derby.

The centre-back was caught in the middle of a storm after his over-the-top tackle on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister resulted in only a yellow card.

Micah Richards has opened up about previous text conversations with Everton's James Tarkowski following his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby. Tarkowski was lucky not to be sent off for a strong challenge on Mac Allister during the midweek loss to Liverpool at Anfield,

THE wife of James Tarkowski has launched a staunch defence of the Everton star after he received ‘disgusting’ and vile death threats. Tarkowski, 32, was the subject of controversy on

Everton has issued a statement following the wave of online social media abuse directed at James Tarkowski and his wife since Wednesday's Merseyside derby. The defender was fortunate not be sent off for a robust challenge on Alexis Mac Allister in the early stages of the midweek loss to Liverpool at Anfield,

Everton defender James Tarkowski avoided a red card following his tackle on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the 11th minute of Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Anfield

El defensor de Everton James Tarkowski recibió amenazas en línea después de un planchazo sobre Alexis Mac Allister de Liverpool en el derbi de

Everton captain James Tarkowski was heavy criticised for a robust challenge on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, which saw him evade a red card.