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This year the Samsung 'Win A Pro Contract' is back, bigger and better than ever before. They have launched a third season of their nationwide football talent search, in association with Swindon Town FC and Leyton Orient FC.

At 21-years old Chris Smith might have been forgiven for thinking that his dreams of becoming a professional footballer were over. But after beating more than 5,500 entrants to win Samsung’s second Win A Pro Contract competition and an exclusive boot deal with Pro-Direct Soccer, the Stoke-on-Trent-born defender is set to fulfil a lifetime ambition when he signs a 12-month contract with Swindon Town.

Paolo Di Canio’s illustrious playing career was packed with great goals and memorable moments. In Italy, he turned out for Lazio, Juventus, Napoli and AC Milan. He is also revered in Britain where his performances for Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United and Charlton Athletic captured the hearts of fans.

SoccerBible took a seat at the County Ground alongside Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio and his backroom staff to watch the Final match of Samsung’s Win a Pro Contract competition.

It's the ultimate prize for any aspiring footballer – a professional playing contract! SoccerBible readers recently had the chance to make their dreams become a reality and win a professional contract. Here's a look at the trials which see one amateur player sign professional terms with Paolo Di Canio's Swindon Town.

Chris ‘Kammy’ Kamara is one of the best known and most loved football pundits in the UK. He has established a cult status on Sky TV’s Soccer Saturday, Soccer AM and Goals on Sunday. Before turning broadcaster, Kammy enjoyed a 20-year playing career, during which he turned out for eight clubs, including two spells at Swindon Town.

It's the ultimate prize for any aspiring footballer – a professional playing contract! SoccerBible readers now have the chance to make their dreams become a reality and win a professional contract with Swindon Town FC.