'It makes him relatable' - Former Premier League star backs Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie over 'gestures' made during Cardiff City v Swansea City

A former Premier league player has jumped to the defence of Oli McBurnie after the Sheffield United striker was alledgedly pictured in the Swansea City end making rude gestures towards Cardiff City fans in Sunday’s derby.
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Reports in the national press suggest that the Scotland international, who scored the winner for United against West Ham on Friday night, could face FA sanctions but this is merely speculative and there is no indication at this stage that he may be in trouble with the bosses at Bramall Lane either.

It’s not the first time McBurnie has been to watch Swansea since joining the Blades. Earlier in the season, he was watching his old team mates away at QPR and again was pictured and recorded signing with fans.

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This time the pictures reportedly showed him making gestures towards the Cardiff fans.

Former Swansea City player Ollie McBurnie in the crowd during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Cardiff City Stadium. David Davies/PA Wire.Former Swansea City player Ollie McBurnie in the crowd during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Cardiff City Stadium. David Davies/PA Wire.
Former Swansea City player Ollie McBurnie in the crowd during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Cardiff City Stadium. David Davies/PA Wire.

Speaking on Talksport on Monday morning, former Tottenham and Wolves star Jamie O’Hara defended McBurnie, saying that his actions make him relatable to fans at a time when any complain about the growing disconnect between footballers and supporters.

O’Hara said: “What do you want them to be? Robots? Seriously? We always moan about footballers when they come on and do interviews and they’re robotic and it’s the same old rubbish. You then want to sanction a player and fine him for celebrating and having a laugh with his mates in the crowd. We are normal people.

“They are allowed to enjoy themselves. He’s not doing anything wrong. Come on, we all do it. It makes him relatable.”