A Swansea City fan from Pembroke Dock is set on repaying the club's generosity after they helped him receive the best treatment possible.

The Swans played a charity match against Paul Griffiths's football team, Pembroke Boro, in 1976, in order to raise funds for him to receive specialist treatment for brain damage in the United States.

Paul, 42, was left with brain damage following complications with his childhood vaccinations.

And now, 35 years on, Paul (pictured) has got his hands on his very first season ticket to give his full backing to Brendan Rodgers and the team.

Mum Joyce said: "We needed £2,000 for Paul to go to the institute in Philadelphia and on July 29, 1976, Swansea City came to play against our local team Pembroke Boro to help with the fundraising.

"I remember it so well, I still have the ticket today. It was 30p to get in. We had people like John and Mel Charles here, and Len Allchurch came down.

"It was wonderful when they came."

Following the game, Paul became a huge Swans fans and has made the journey from West Wales up to the Vetch and the Liberty regularly over the past 35 years.

He was one of 40,000 supporters at the play-off final at Wembley and will be at the Liberty for every home game next season.

"He loves going to the games and he loves the team," Joyce said. "His bedroom is decorated in everything Swansea City.

"He enjoys his life and he managed to get a season ticket for next season."

A spokesman for Swansea City said: "It's great to hear that the bond between the club and Paul has remained so strong over the years.

"He has seen the club experience the highs and lows of football, but is now relishing the opportunity of seeing the Swans in the Premier League.

"We look forward to seeing Paul and the Jack Army cheering on the team in the Premier League next season."