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Mascot
of Swansea City
Football
Club
Birthplace:
A nest far, far away. Now living at Vetch
Field, East Stand.
Career:
Local sporting celebrity and media personality.
Inspiration:
My fans. I arrived at Swansea City lost and
trying to find my way back home. I saw the name
Swansea and thought it must be where I was from.
I landed on the North Bank roof and I was smitten.
It may not be where I was from, but I was going
to stay.
Big
break:
I think the fans fell in love with me from the
start, and have always been supportive. Mind
you, I ruffled a few feathers at Norwich, especially
those of Ryan Hamilton, the assistant manager
of Norwich City. Life was never the same again.
I’m not a bad bird - just enthusiastic!
I
get lots of fan mail... and some not so nice
mail from the FAW.
Highlight:
Apart from leading the cheering for the Swans,
I’ve also appeared on the BBC National Lottery
Draw from the Vetch Field. Also, I was on 'Night
Fever', the karaoke show on Channel 5.
Low:
I ran on the pitch to celebrate scoring against
Millwall in the FA Cup, and I was fined £1000.
I know I’ve been in trouble with the authorities
from time to time, but it was only a bit of
fun. The boys and I had to work a lot of overtime
to pay off the fine. They were dark days, but
the club got behind me to pull me through.
Tips
from the top:
Be original. Don’t copy - I’m not a naughty
swan, my heart’s in the right place. Don’t mess
with stuffed lions!
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