The football superfan with 97 years of club memories
Summary
Francis Greene, a 103-year-old Swansea City fan, recently celebrated his 99th birthday with a special visit to the Swansea.com Stadium. He has spent nearly a century as a fan of the club, recalling memories of attending matches since 1928. In addition to being a dedicated supporter, Francis is also a World War Two veteran and former youth player.Key Facts
- Francis Greene is 103 years old and a lifelong fan of Swansea City football club.
- On his 99th birthday, the club honored him with a special visit to their stadium.
- He first attended a Swansea City match in 1928, witnessing a victory over Oldham Athletic.
- Francis was born in 1922 near the Vetch Field, the club’s old stadium.
- As a youth, he played football locally but never professionally.
- During World War Two, he served in the RAF as a mechanic, maintaining fighter planes.
- Francis describes how his experiences in football and wartime shared a sense of teamwork and camaraderie.
- The Greene family has a long-standing fishmonger business in Swansea, established in 1856.
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