CARDIFF have called for more touchline security as Ollie Tanner ended up with a big gash on his shin after an advertising board fell on his leg.
He was celebrating Bluebirds’ leveller in front of joyous fans in the 1-1 draw at Swansea.
Tanner had assisted Callum Robinson‘s goal with a darting run down the right flank, sparking wild celebrations in the away end.
And, as Cardiff stars ran over toward their jubilant supporters, hoardings buckled under the pressure, leaving supporters toppling forwards.
Tanner’s leg was caught underneath but thankfully stewards and players were quick to lift the heavy boards off of the winger.
Tanner, 22, was in obvious pain as he received medical attention but thankfully was able to carry on.
And he insisted the gash was worth it for a goal against Cardiff’s bitter rivals.
He told Sky Sports: “I will take the injury on the hoarding if it means us scoring a goal.
“I wanted to make an impact and that’s what I did today.
“We want this to be a springboard, 100 per cent.
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“The game came at a perfect time for us because there is no game bigger.”
And Cardiff coach Omer Riza felt it was an avoidable situation.
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He said: “You’re looking around and saying, ‘Should there be more security around the pitch?’.
“So fans can’t come towards the advertisement signs.
“That’s a heavy sign that fell down and Ollie’s got a big cut on his leg.
“He’s OK but he had to go off the pitch for 30 seconds.”
Swans boss Luke Williams agreed: “It’s an issue that has to be looked at by security officers of all clubs.”
On Saturday, a ball boy escaped injury when an advertising display fell on him at Crystal Palace — again during post-goal celebrations.
West Ham‘s Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek rescued the scared youngster from underneath the board.
