Did Cardiff fans swim away?
In September 1988, after seeing their side win in Swansea, a group of around 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea near Swansea Civic Centre by a group of around 50 Swansea fans. Since then, Swansea fans have adopted a “swim away” gesture, in reference to the event.
What is the Swansea swim away celebration about?
The ‘swim away’ celebration refers to an incident in 1988 where a group of Swansea hooligans allegedly chased a group of Cardiff hooligans into the sea in Swansea. To mock the ’embarrassment’ of the occasion, Swansea fans have adopted the antagonistic celebration ever since.
Why do Cardiff and Swansea hate each other?
After their 2006 success in the Football League Trophy at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, Swansea players Lee Trundle and Alan Tate carried a Wales flag daubed with ‘F*** off Cardiff’. Fans’ hero Trundle also wore a t-shirt depicting a Swansea supporter urinating on a Cardiff shirt.
Why do Swansea fans sing swim away to Cardiff fans?
The celebration is said to originate from a derby day clash between the two sides back in the 1980’s following a clash between the two sets of supporters and officials at Cardiff feel that it could aggravate tensions between both clubs’ fans.
What does the swim away gesture mean?
SO, WHAT IS ‘SWIM AWAY’? It’s a reference to September 1988, when Cardiff beat Swansea 2-0 at the Vetch Field (Swansea’s old ground) in a League Cup game. Legend has it a group of 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea by unhappy natives and the only way for them to escape was to ‘swim away’.
Is Bristol City v Swansea a derby?
The Severnside derby is a local derby in football in the United Kingdom between Welsh club Cardiff City and either of the English clubs, Bristol City or Bristol Rovers. Alternatively, it may be between Newport County and either of the Bristol-based clubs.
Why do Cardiff call Swansea the jacks?
Their nickname “Swansea Jacks” was born from their apparel which was jack tarred in order to provide some protection from the harsh elements of the sea. This is the oldest know account of the term “Swansea Jack” and therefore affords great credence as the source for the modern day reference.
Why do Cardiff tap their heads?
“In June 1989, the Ayatollah Khomeini died. In the autumn of 1990 there was an earthquake which killed 35,000 Iranians. Both events were accompanied by the traditional Iranian sign of mourning, tapping both hands against the forehead. On September 15, 1990, Cardiff played away at Lincoln.