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Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley

Published on April 27, 2025 at 05:03 PM

A DIE-HARD Crystal Palace fan has gone viral after slapping his head while celebrating during his club's 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa.

The fan was hindered with one arm in a sling, so he used his HEAD to clap with his free hand.

Palace player celebrating a goal, score 2-0.
A Crystal Palace fan has gone viral after using his head to clap
Blurry photo of a man waving at a crowd.
The young man couldn't clap normally because his arm was in a sling
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Crystal Palace fans during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium on April 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Palace fans were in a frenzy after battering Villa in the FA Cup semi-final

The unnamed Eagles supporter could be seen in the background behind double goalscorer at on Saturday.

The moment came after Sarr's sublime low shot from distance put

Sarr's crucial goal came minutes after Villa threatened to turn the tie on its head after sent his penalty well wide.

But one fan has gone viral after viewers at home caught him slapping his head with one free hand among the wild celebrations.

The unnamed young man couldn't clap with his broken left arm, so he had to improvise with his head instead.

But he was as enthusiastic as those around him, before Palace booked their place in the final against either or Nottingham Forest, who play in the other semi-final on Sunday.

One X user joked: “This bloke can’t clap so he’s whacking his head instead.”

Another claimed: “That’s my mate. He broke his arm in our Sunday league game a couple weeks ago.”

A third quipped: “I normally opt to use my chest, but each to their own 😂.”

While one more added: “What a legend. Proper fan 🤣🤣.”

It was a true turning point in the game, before Sarr went onto put the final nail in ‘s coffin in added time.

England international had put Palace ahead with an absolute screamer in the 31st minute.

Emery reflected on his defeat and confessed: “Crystal Palace deserved to win.

“This year we played them four times and lost three and drew one.

“We have to accept it and keep going in the Premier League where we are close to qualifying for Europe.

“We must dominate our frustrations.”

Palace fans into the clash by letting off flares.

Meanwhile, looks set to miss the rest of Villa's season after picking up a hamstring injury.

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