The Swans crashed out of the FA Cup and it all looked to be too much for Shelvey who appeared to offer the fan in question out to the car park
Jonjo Shelvey became involved in a post-match confrontation with a furious Swansea fan after the Welsh club's shock FA Cup defeat to Oxford.
The England midfielder went to applaud the visiting fans at the end of the game but then reacted to abuse from one supporter.
The former Liverpool star then appeared to gesticulate to meet the gentleman in the car park to continue the frank exchange of views.
The angry flashpoint at the Kassam Stadium could increase the chances of his departure with Crystal Palace interested in his £10m signature.
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Interim manager Alan Curtis said: “I genuinely did not see it. I saw him go over to the fans and I thought everything was okay. The suggestion is some of the crowd were having a go at him but, again, I genuinely did not see that.
"I heard the crowd sing his name a few times during the game so I do not know what the reaction was. I did not see it and have not had a chance to speak to him as he has gone for a drugs test.”
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For his first match after being give the manager's job till the end of the season, Curtis made 10 changes, including recalling Shelvey.
“His performance was a bit like the team, he started poorly and got better,” he said. “But we expect more from Jonjo, it is as simple as that. We know the ability he has got, and if he does not play at those standards everyone starts to point fingers. He is disappointed himself but that is something we have to work on.
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