Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

[Michael Morris]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58986108

Cardiff City have contacted South Wales Police over "issues of concern" following the derby with Swansea City.

Cardiff have also been in touch with Swansea and the EFL over incidents which occurred at last Sunday's game.

The Bluebirds are unhappy with Swansea's celebrations, and say their directors were abused.

"We can confirm that we are in dialogue with Swansea City, South Wales Police and the EFL over a number of issues of concern," a Cardiff spokesperson said.

BBC Wales understands Cardiff's chief complaint is over the 'swim away' celebrations performed by a number of Swansea players - including man-of-the-match Jamie Paterson - and head coach Russell Martin.

The swimming gesture is a reference to a clash between rival supporters following a derby encounter at the Swans' former Vetch Field home in the late 1980s.

Cardiff, who were beaten 3-0, feel the gesture is highly provocative and threatens to escalate tensions between the two sets of fans.

Cardiff are also unhappy that shots of manager Mick McCarthy followed immediately by chief executive Ken Choo and director Steve Borley were shown on the big screen at the Swansea.com Stadium.

They say that led to Choo and Borley being verbally abused by home fans and feel Swansea should not have allowed the images to be shown.

EFL rules say shots of "the area of the trainers' bench" should not be shown on big screens but there are no regulations regarding directors' boxes.

"Swansea City can confirm that the club is in dialogue with Cardiff City, South Wales Police and the EFL over events that took place during and after Sunday's game at the Swansea.com Stadium," a Swans spokesperson said.

"Discussions will also take place within the club across all departments as a matter of process, as they do after every event that we host."

South Wales Police have been asked to comment.

The EFL has not commented, while it is understood the Football Association (FA) is looking into the 'swim away' gestures.

In 2013, then Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was reminded of his responsibilities by the FA after making the gesture during a Premier League game at Cardiff.

[Dave Blue]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

The only answer to this small minded nonsense is to stuff them off the park. If only…..

[Cleve van Leef]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

What a load of ………………..cks.
They ought to sort the Club out first before crying to others.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

What a load of ………………..cks.
They ought to sort the Club out first before crying to others.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

It's a derby, stop being so precious

[nugent]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

So our club have turned into snowflakes

[Dorcus]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

What a load of ………………..cks.
They ought to sort the Club out first before crying to others.

Totally agree!

Not content to embarrass us on the field they're embarrassing us with non issues now. The sooner they pack their bags, the better.

[goats]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

Totally agree!

Not content to embarrass us on the field they're embarrassing us with non issues now. The sooner they pack their bags, the better.

It’s like there is no connection at all between the football club and it’s fans

[dml1954]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

Totally agree!

Not content to embarrass us on the field they're embarrassing us with non issues now. The sooner they pack their bags, the better.

The only thing that is embarrassing ‘us’ is people like you with comments like that. You are obviously condoning provocative gestures by players and abuse of directors. No doubt you thought Alan Tate and Lee Trundles actions with the flag some years ago was also fine and that the fans who make the aeroplane gestures about Sala’s death are just having ‘a bit of banter’.

[Dorcus]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

The only thing that is embarrassing ‘us’ is people like you with comments like that. You are obviously condoning provocative gestures by players and abuse of directors. No doubt you thought Alan Tate and Lee Trundles actions with the flag some years ago was also fine and that the fans who make the aeroplane gestures about Sala’s death are just having ‘a bit of banter’.

Grow up you pompous prick. You're the biggest clown and thicko on this site.

[delmbox]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

The only thing that is embarrassing ‘us’ is people like you with comments like that. You are obviously condoning provocative gestures by players and abuse of directors. No doubt you thought Alan Tate and Lee Trundles actions with the flag some years ago was also fine and that the fans who make the aeroplane gestures about Sala’s death are just having ‘a bit of banter’.

The flag thing was fine, a dick move but ultimately harmless. I draw the line at the aeroplane gestures though, same as the gas noises some of our idiots make

[Splott-light...]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

as for the 'swim away' let them have their fun, without these little gestures from a long gone era where is the impetus for any kind of atmosphere or rivalry, let's not become a club of easily offended whiners, please..

[splott parker]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

Bit rich isn’t it, our lot offended by a bit of name calling and a daft front crawl while some of our idiots are singing a song stating that Swansea fans were buggered by their dads when they were kids. Pot, kettle, black eh! Put our house in order before holding your hands up in horror.

[CF23 Bluebird]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58986108

Cardiff City have contacted South Wales Police over "issues of concern" following the derby with Swansea City.

Cardiff have also been in touch with Swansea and the EFL over incidents which occurred at last Sunday's game.

The Bluebirds are unhappy with Swansea's celebrations, and say their directors were abused.

"We can confirm that we are in dialogue with Swansea City, South Wales Police and the EFL over a number of issues of concern," a Cardiff spokesperson said.

BBC Wales understands Cardiff's chief complaint is over the 'swim away' celebrations performed by a number of Swansea players - including man-of-the-match Jamie Paterson - and head coach Russell Martin.

The swimming gesture is a reference to a clash between rival supporters following a derby encounter at the Swans' former Vetch Field home in the late 1980s.

Cardiff, who were beaten 3-0, feel the gesture is highly provocative and threatens to escalate tensions between the two sets of fans.

Cardiff are also unhappy that shots of manager Mick McCarthy followed immediately by chief executive Ken Choo and director Steve Borley were shown on the big screen at the Swansea.com Stadium.

They say that led to Choo and Borley being verbally abused by home fans and feel Swansea should not have allowed the images to be shown.

EFL rules say shots of "the area of the trainers' bench" should not be shown on big screens but there are no regulations regarding directors' boxes.

"Swansea City can confirm that the club is in dialogue with Cardiff City, South Wales Police and the EFL over events that took place during and after Sunday's game at the Swansea.com Stadium," a Swans spokesperson said.

"Discussions will also take place within the club across all departments as a matter of process, as they do after every event that we host."

South Wales Police have been asked to comment.

The EFL has not commented, while it is understood the Football Association (FA) is looking into the 'swim away' gestures.

In 2013, then Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was reminded of his responsibilities by the FA after making the gesture during a Premier League game at Cardiff.

As if the players didn't embarress us enough on Sunday, we then go and do this! When Mitrovic did the ayatollah when Fulham beat them he was a hero. If you can't take it don't give it.

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: Cardiff contact police over derby day 'issues of concern'

The flag thing was fine, a dick move but ultimately harmless. I draw the line at the aeroplane gestures though, same as the gas noises some of our idiots make

Quite rightly you will get arrested for making aeroplane gestures.
The rest ... FFS ...leave it out