00:00A Wirral man has been banned from football grounds for three years after admitting offences
00:06at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
00:08Stephen Lively, aged 38, was convicted of common assault and throwing a missile during
00:14Everton's match against Manchester City in May.
00:18Sefton Magistrates Court heard he threw a water bottle, which struck a Manchester City
00:23player in the face.
00:24Lively, from West Kirby, was arrested at the stadium and later charged.
00:28He pleaded guilty to the offences.
00:31He was given a £500 fine alongside paying compensation, a victim's surcharge and costs, alongside
00:38the banning order.
00:39Merseyside Police says violent behaviour at matches will not be tolerated.
