Swansea star Jamie Patterson does controversial swimming celebration after goal vs Cardiff
Jamie Paterson scored for Swansea City against Cardiff then appeared to perform the controversial celebration which previously saw Jonjo Shelvey 'reminded of his responsibilities' by the FA
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Jamie Paterson appeared to perform the controversial swimming celebration after scoring for Swansea City in Sunday's South Wales derby against Cardiff City. Jonjo Shelvey was 'reminded of his responsibilities' by the FA after making swimming gestures during a clash between the sides in 2013.
Paterson's first-half screamer was the opener in the first Welsh derby with fans since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the area before taking a touch and lashing a driven strike towrads goal.
Cardiff goalkeeper Alex Smithies had no chance of stopping the strike, which crashed off both posts before going into the net.
The two clubs are bitter rivals, and Paterson used the history between the two for inspiration for his controversial celebration.
Jamie Paterson celebrates after scoring for Swansea (Image: SKY SPORTS)
Running past the visiting Cardiff fans, Paterson mimicked a swimming motion before cupping his ears.
The celebration may have gone unnoticed by many, but Bluebirds supporters were incensed and were seen launching objects at the gleeful midfielder.
The reason for their anger is that the celebration was referencing an incident between the two fanbases back in 1988.
On that occasion, sets of fans from the two rival clubs clashed after a league cup game at Swansea, with around 30 Cardiff supporters chased into the sea - with their only option being to swim away.
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