Lucky break for football mascot

William was given a pair of Bodde's boots as a permanent reminder.

A trip to watch Swansea play Plymouth which started badly proved a lucky break for a 10-year-old fan in the end.

William Hughes broke his wrist as he tried to stop a stray free-kick taken by Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde.

To make up for his hospital visit William, from Neath, was invited to be the mascot at Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Derby at the Liberty Stadium.

He also joined a Swans training session where Bodde presented him with a pair of his boots and signed his cast.

William was on holiday in Devon with his father Archie when they decided to go and watch the Swans play Plymouth.

During the match Bodde unleashed a powerful free-kick that just missed the net and headed into the fans behind the goal.

William tried to save the ball but ended up in an X-ray department with a broken wrist.

His father said: "Ferrie was brilliant with William.

"He took time out from training to speak to him and was really concerned about his broken arm.

"William was so pleased - but I don't think he will be trying to save any more shots from Ferrie."