Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy says Eric Dier was WRONG to jump the stands and confront a fan this week.
Murphy wrote for the Daily Mail: "I'm not aware of the specifics of what caused Dier to get into his confrontation after the Norwich game but it didn't look as if his brother was a 12-year-old kid being set about by a group of thugs.
"I suspect there was a lot of ill-feeling going around the stadium after being knocked out of the FA Cup. His brother, who is not a child, had a dig back at a critical supporter, and something inside Eric snapped.
"My attitude was shout what you want, I will turn you around with my performances. I was booed off the pitch once for Liverpool, the club I loved but didn't moan, even though I was devastated. I took it on the chin and scored against Manchester United the following week.
"I'm sorry, I just don't get Eric going up there like a loose cannon. I don't believe players should take it upon themselves to have a ding-dong with fans. If your family go to a game, and aren't in a private box, make sure there is someone within the party to look after the situation. It's not that difficult."
