Newport County fans will have the chance to include their names on a special kit to raise money for Fraser Franks.
The defender, 28, was forced to retire from football on medical advice due to a heart problem last week.
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Fraser Franks made 34 appearances for Newport
Franks, who made 34 appearances for the League Two club after joining from Stevenage last summer, captained County in their heroic FA Cup win over Leicester in January.
Now, supporters can have their names embossed on a third kit for £50 with all proceeds from the sale going towards the former Luton man and his family.
The shirt design, chosen by Franks, features a County badge in amber with the rest of the kit in white, and will be worn next season.
Franks said: “My family and I are beyond words for how grateful we are to the football club for this amazing gesture.
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“I don’t know what the future holds going forward yet but this will be a huge help when it comes to supporting my family and dealing with the next stage of my life.
“I love the design of the kit and I’m sure the players will enjoy wearing it next season and hopefully they’ll create some great memories in it.
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“I’ve been blown away by the support from the County fans and it’s shown me just how special and unique this football club is.â€
Fans’ names will be printed out in grey on the shirt.
Franks played 320 games during his career, and his last appearance came when he opened the scoring in Newport’s 4-1 win over Notts County last month.
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