Swansea City: Chico Flores sends a message home
ANGEL Rangel revealed Chico Flores was behind the decision to display celebratory T-shirts after Michu's goal against Wigan on Saturday.
Michu put Swansea 2-0 up, heading home from close range on 67 minutes.
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Rangel, Michu and Flores then plucked T-shirts from behind the goal and displayed them to the South Stand.
Placed together they read ''Espana'', while each had a personal message underneath.
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"We've had the T-shirts for quite a long time," said Rangel.
"Chico's had three T-shirts for me, Michu and himself ever since he's come over.
"I wasn't sure about doing it because it's a bit embarrassing, but it was good fun in the end."
Flores tried to spark the celebration when another Spaniard, Pablo Hernandez, put Swansea in front.
But because the T-shirts had been bought before the winger arrived from Valencia, Flores had to wait.
"When Pablo scored Michu and I looked at each other and thought 'don't do it, don't do it', said Rangel.
"When Michu scored, Chico brought the T-shirts for us so we didn't have a choice.
"It's one of those things that makes you smile and in the end we won so it was all good.
"They had the Spanish flag on them, then mine had number 22 and the place where I'm from, Catalonia.
"Chico had one from Andalucia and Michu had one from Asturias which is where they are from.
"It was a message for the Spanish people more than anything. We showed them that even though we are playing in British football we are still thinking of them."
Flores has yet to score for Swansea himself, but Rangel reckons fans could be in for a treat when that happens.
"Chico is a passionate Spanish man and he wanted to show people that he was still thinking about his country," added the right-back. "The celebration was for all the Swansea fans and then all the Spanish fans that follow Swansea City.
"I don't argue with Chico, he's a funny lad and when you're winning games, scoring goals and enjoying your football it's nice to celebrate a goal like that.
"When he scores he might go mad and jump into the stands with the people
"He's the only one who hasn't scored yet out of the Spanish lads and he's looking forward to it.
"We will have to see if he has something lined up for that."
Comments
by Philosoraptor
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 8:15AM
“I didn't think that goal was a fluke, I thought it was more hit and hope which turned out to be hit... like most shots at goal really, apart from the tap in's they are all hit and hope. I thought this because there was only one thing he intended to happen and that was to change the direction the ball was moving into the goal.
He succeeded. I suppose if we are going to concede a goal, may as well do it to a goal of the month contender because it shows our defence was still impenetrable barring one wonder strike of genius that no keeper in the league could stop.”
by Hadoken632
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 12:11AM
“Wigan goal agaisnt swansea on the front of yahoo and euros...
http://tinyurl.com/938vuaq”
by Hadoken632
Monday, October 22 2012, 10:58PM
“I thought it was funny and its good these guys get to show their country about swansea.”
by swanseaola
Monday, October 22 2012, 7:32PM
“Agreed daiswan, thought Chico had his best game for the Swans at the (Liberty).”
by morton1947
Monday, October 22 2012, 12:26PM
“These guys are a breath of fresh air to the Club . .great to see them for the way they play and the way they celebrate . .let's hope we are lucky enough to see a lot more celebrations with them along the way.”
by swanseaola
Monday, October 22 2012, 9:57AM
“I hope they continue to celebrate, they are FANTASTIC the big games awaits you amigos!”
by daiswan
Monday, October 22 2012, 9:04AM
“Great explanation and so relieved to hear all about it! Must admit I was as worried as Rangel seeing that on Sat. Just thought we dont need a Spanish clique - especially as Williams discreetly slipped out of the celebrations. Great team spirit on Sat - that was a great win Wigan are a good side even if their defending is dodgy at times. Thought Chico was outstanding but why go in high and wide in the build up to the Wigan goal? I know 4 players had a chance to clear after that but with Mike Jones reffing anything could have happened!”
by Philosoraptor
Monday, October 22 2012, 8:07AM
“I love these guys
:)”