Jonjo Shelvey apologises to Swansea fans for performance against Liverpool

Jonjo Shelvey (R) has apologised to Swansea fans for ‘gifting Liverpool a draw’ (Getty Images)

Jonjo Shelvey apologised to Swansea City supporters following the 2-2 draw, saying he wanted to ‘go into a hole’, according to Sky Sports News.

The midfielder joined Swansea from Liverpool during the summer and put his new side in the lead with 87 seconds gone before undoing his good work by inadvertently putting former teammate Daniel Sturridge through to score for Liverpool two minutes later.

Shelvey’s poor pass then gave the ball to Liverpool’s Victor Moses who strode through before finishing low into the Swansea goal to give the visitors the lead.

Shelvey salvaged himself by assisting Michu‘s equaliser for Swansea, but he was still distraught at the role he played in Liverpool’s goals.

“I just want to say sorry to the Swansea fans for the two bad mistakes that have gifted Liverpool a draw,” Shelvey told Sky Sports.

“I really thought we deserved more than that. It started tremendously, getting the goal, but then two poor mistakes.

“I showed a bit of character to keep getting on the ball, and I set the next goal up, but I’m still disappointed.

“I didn’t really want to celebrate [after scoring] because I’ve huge respect for the Liverpool fans and I loved every minute being there, but it’s hard to hide your emotions. Two minutes later, I give them a goal. It was good to score, but I can’t stop thinking about the two mistakes.

“You want to go into a hole where no-one can see you. Football is about coming back from things like that and it has happened to great players.

“It’s just a horrible feeling, I don’t want to wish it on anyone, even your worst enemy, but that’s football.”