Former Tim Sherwood has strongly criticized Jaydee Canvot after the defender celebrated the sending-off of Gabriel Gudmundsson during Leeds United’s clash with Crystal Palace.
The controversial moment occurred after Gudmundsson was shown a red card, leaving Leeds a man down and facing a difficult task for the remainder of the match. Cameras quickly caught Canvot appearing to celebrate the dismissal, a reaction that did not go down well with pundits watching the game.
Speaking after the incident, Sherwood did not hold back in his assessment of the Palace defender’s behaviour. The former manager branded the reaction an “absolute disgrace,” insisting that celebrating an opponent’s sending-off shows a lack of respect.
Sherwood argued that while players naturally want any advantage they can get during a match, openly celebrating a red card crosses a line. He suggested it reflects poorly on the spirit of the game and is something that should not be encouraged.
The incident has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike, with some defending Canvot’s emotional reaction in the heat of the moment, while others agree with Sherwood that such celebrations are unnecessary and unsportsmanlike.
For Leeds, Gudmundsson’s dismissal proved to be a major turning point, forcing them to adjust their approach for the rest of the match as Palace attempted to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
The moment is likely to remain a talking point following the game, adding another layer of controversy to what was already a tense encounter between Leeds and Palace.














