Ross Mitchell from Hengoed became Swansea City's newest signing recently after the die-hard Swans fan was officially unveiled as the club's 32Red shirt winner.

Ross was presented with his shirt by manager Paulo Sousa and will now be included as the official No 32 on the Swans squad list until the end of the season, courtesy of the club's main sponsor 32Red.

"Most fans have dreamt of seeing their name in the matchday programme,'' said Ross. "And given my lack of footballing ability this is the only way I could have got to do it!"
Ross will also have his picture taken with the entire squad in our next official team photograph; gain free entry to every Swans home game and become an integral part of the Swansea City team this season.

Swans vice-chairman, Leigh Dineen, said: "This is the first of a number of initiatives we will be working on with our new sponsor 32Red this season.

"They have given us fantastic support so far and I know that they want to involve the fans as much as possible.

"Ross attended our game against Sheffield United recently where he was given the full VIP treatment. Manager Paulo Sousa presented him with his No.32 shirt and had a good chat with Ross.''

Mark Quayle, head of marketing for 32Red Online Casino, said: "This is just the first of many competitions we plan to run with Swansea City to celebrate our partnership with this proud and progressive club.

"Football is becoming increasingly commercial, but both Swansea City and 32Red know the priority lies with the fans. We both plan to ensure these next two years are as exciting and as special as possible for them."

Ross saw the competition on the official Swans website (www.swanseacity.net) and signed up via www.32red.com/swansea before playing his favourite blackjack.

But he was taken by surprise when he received a call from the club to star as the team's No 32.