American rapper and co-owner Snoop Dogg received a rapturous welcome from Swansea City fans on his first visit to the Welsh club.

SNOOP Dogg was welcomed with a blaze of whirling white towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club since becoming a co-owner.

The American rapper became a minority shareholder in the Championship club last year alongside other celebrities.

Dressed in the club’s all-white colours, Snoop made a pre-match lap of honour as fans twirled their complimentary towels above their heads.

This copied a tradition at his favourite NFL franchise, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

However, his presence was not enough to inspire the Swans to victory.

They needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Liam Cullen to draw 1-1 against Preston North End.

In other Championship action, Middlesbrough missed the chance to move level on points with leaders Coventry.

They were held to a 1-1 draw at home by struggling Leicester City.

Ipswich Town closed to within six points of Boro with a 2-0 win at Watford.

Hollywood-backed Wrexham’s bid for a fourth consecutive promotion continued as they beat Portsmouth 2-1.

The Welsh side, co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, remain in the play-off places.

Hull City stayed fourth after a 4-2 win over Derby County.

Southampton continued their charge towards the top six with a 5-0 thrashing of Queens Park Rangers.

 The Sun Malaysia