Blue star joins celebs team
12th May
Singer Simon Webbe has today announced he will be the latest famous artist signed-up to play in this month's celebs v celebs charity football match.
The singer-songwriter and actor will line-up against fellow Blue stars Antony Costa and Lee Ryan for the match on Sunday May 31.
The 37-year-old, who was runner-up in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, joins a host of other celebs including X-Factor star Jay James, I'm a Celeb runner-up Jake Quickenden, Wales rugby legend Shane Williams and last year's winning captain and soapstar Adam Woodyatt in the match which raises money for SwansAid.
Simon said: "I am really looking forward to playing in the match at the celebrity football match at Swansea City.
"To play football at a Premier League stadium in front of a huge crowd and raise money at the same time is perfect.
"I am looking forward to joining the lads and to seeing you all on the day."
Tickets for the game are still available, get yours by heading online
Call 0844 815 6665 or buy in person at Liberty Stadium ticket office.
Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for children.
Executive boxes and hospitality can be booked by contacting the Swansea City commercial office on 01792 616 600.
Full list of celebrities taking part in the SwansAid charity match are as follows:
Simon Webbe (Blue)
Joe Sims (Actor - Broadchurch)
Lee Trundle (Swans legend)
Andy Robinson (Ex-Swans)
Gillem Bauza (Ex-Swans)
Fede Bessone (Ex-Swans)
Enzo Maccarinelli (Commonwealth light heavyweight boxing champion)
Dean Edwards (TV Chef)
Glynn Purnell (TV Chef)
Shayne Ward (2005 X-Factor Winner)
Stevi Ritchie (2014 X-Factor Contestant)
Shane Williams (Welsh rugby legend)
Tubes (from Soccer AM)
Jay James (2014 X-Factor Contestant)
Lee Brennan (911)
Jamie Baulch (Olympic/Commonwealth sprinter)
Jake Quickenden (I'm a Celeb runner-up/2014 X-Factor Contestant)
Adam Woodyatt (Soapstar - Ian Beale)
Dan Osborne (Towie)
Jake Wood (Soapstar - Max Branning)
Ben Hardy (Soapstar - Pete Beale)
Sam Bailey (X-Factor winner)
Dean Gaffney (ex-soap star)
Antony Costa (Blue)
Lee Ryan (Blue)
Dane Bowers (Big Reunion)
Terry Alderton (Comedian/Soapstar)
*List could be subject to change before matchday.
