Swindon Town to hold X Factor-style auditions for new mascot Rockin' Robin

Swindon Town have made an appeal for people to audition for the role of their mascot Rockin' Robin.

The club are looking for someone new to "step into the feathered mascot's novelty-sized shoes".

The X-Factor style auditions will take place at Swindon's County Ground. Credit: ITV News

Applicants are being encouraged to send a short clip of themselves dancing along to their favourite song with the next pre-match mascot ritual.

The best entries will then be invited to the County Ground to audition in front of a select panel.

The closing date for entries is Friday 17th June 2016.

You can follow this link for more details on how to enter should you wish to.