ANYONE tuning in late to the FA Cup Final at the weekend might have been forgiven for thinking the schedulers had aired an episode of Strictly instead.
At least that’s what Alan Pardew might have you think.
Many more might consider his ill-judged celebration following Crystal Palace’s opening goal to be more reminiscent of Bolton comedian Peter Kay’s ‘dad dance’ routine.
And it certainly didn’t match the watchability of Bolton’s own foxtrot supremo and Stricly finalist, Georgia May-Foote.
Alan Pardew's celebrations were short-lived... #FACupFinal https://t.co/MOIXOgeiWE
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) May 21, 2016
The Palace manager’s quick jig got social media abuzz on Saturday - and Pardew’s breakdown was left looking all the more silly following Manchester United’s eventual 2-1 victory.
Pard’s skills even caught the attention of the United players out on the pitch.
A video of Juan Mata returning to the United bench appeared to show the Spaniard asking fellow Reds midfielder, Morgan Schneiderlin, whether his eyes had been deceiving him.
Juan Mata is not impressed with Pardew's dancing 👊😂 pic.twitter.com/QSbSlGBFYi
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) May 21, 2016
Many people are asking whether Pard’s snake hips are the worst goal celebration ever seen.
One things for sure. THIS is how you celebrate a goal:-
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