'Dier crowd altercation understandable' - Tottenham legends respond to midfielder's controversial intervention

The midfielder was involved in a heated fracas with a fan following his side's FA Cup exit at the hands of Norwich

Tottenham favourites Les Ferdinand and Gary Mabbutt understand why Eric Dier jumped to his brother's defence during a tense stand-off with supporters, although they called on the player to try and control his temper in future.

Dier hit the headlines during Spurs' FA Cup fifth round defeat to Norwich City on Wednesday, which ended in the Canaries' favour on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

The midfielder climbed over seats at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to confront supporters and had to be restrained by stewards.

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It later emerged that Dier's brother had…