He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln City and netted 11 goals in 30 Second Division games before being sold to Portsmouth for 4,000 in December 1961. In a bid to gain more experience, he was sent out on loan to Crewe, Southend, Mansfield and Peterborough. Welsh international central defender Mike Johnson skippered Swansea to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. He later played for Haverfordwest. Joining Torquay United in October 1995, he later played for Dorchester Town and Gretna. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. Welsh international striker Alan Curtis was an influential figure in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. Later playing for local clubs Bonymaen Athletic and Hillside, he worked as a fettler at the RTB Works in Landone, then was steward of the Bonymaen Sports & Social Club. Initially with Cardiff City, he joined Manchester United in May 1952 and helped the 'Busby Babes' win the League Championship two years running. The 24-year-old had yet another impressive campaign keeping 20 clean sheets in the league and winning the Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove award. He joined AFC Bournemouth in August 1979, then played for Dorchester and Poole Town. He signed for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus where he played for two seasons before returning home to Spain with Alcorcon. SCOTT FITZGERALDStriker Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Helping them win promotion in 1977-78, he briefly moved to Dartford in July 1978 and later trained to become a chiropodist with Leyton Orient. Helping the Swans avoid relegation, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. The club game in Wales is in a buoyant position too, with Cardiff City and Swansea City both enjoying recent campaigns in the top flight of the English league system, while eight womens teams compete each season in the domestic Adran Premier League. This form prompted boss Roberto Martinez to make Duffys move permanent, with the striker going on to help the club win promotion from League One in 2008 before joining Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham and Salgaocar in Goa after 40 appearances (18 as sub) and seven goals. HERBIE WILLIAMSLong-serving Welsh international inside-forward Herbie Williams was capped three times while at Swansea. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. With the Swans relegated at the end of a difficult 2017-18 season that saw three different managers in charge of the club, Jordan joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018-2019 season. He later played for Milford United, then worked for 3M's in Gorseinon and died locally in October 2001. Besian was born in Baden bei Wien, Austria, and was named Austria's Young Player of the Year in 2004-2005, prior to his move to Liverpool. In May 2012 Jones left Neath when the club folded, signing for The New Saints. Experienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Welsh Youth full-back Roger Mullen understudied Wyndham Evans while at SwanseaCity. Moores time at the Hawthorns was disappointing and he spent time on loan at Derby County before arriving at the Liberty in January 2011. He moved to Huddersfield Town for 70,000 in May 1994 and featured in their 1994-95 promotion campaign. His wing play was enough for German side Borussia Dortmund to purchase the player, but after only three starts he suffered an injury and had a prolonged period on the sidelines. He later played for Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers. His career was effectively ended by a knee injury in September 1982, playing 48 League games before joining Perth Azzurri in May 1984. He also helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in two consecutive seasons, netting once in 12 Second Division games prior to joining Reading for 4,500 in August 1963 but a knee injury ended his career. Welsh Youth striker Mark Gray briefly featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Irish wing-half Dixie Hale was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at Swansea. After leaving Forest in 2012, Anderson featured for Bristol City before signing for Ipswich. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. Swedish international goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt joined the Swans in the summer of 2015 alongside Lukasz Fabianksi on a three-year deal. Featuring as they beat Swansea in the 1953 West Wales Senior Cup final, he then lived and worked locally until his death in March 1988. Initially with Cliftonville, he joined Grimsby Town for 15,000 in February 1984 and starred in their 1989-90 and 1990-91 promotion successes. He made his League debut in the 3-0 victory at home to Watford in August 1947 and also appeared in that month's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Young right-back Tony Guard briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. A product of the Leicester City academy, midfielder Sam Clucas signed a four-year contract with Swansea City after a two-year spell with Hull City. Welsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. The Ireland international arrived in Swansea following success with both Plymouth Argyle and Barnsley featuring more than 100 times for each club. JOHN ROBERTSYoung centre-forward John Roberts was Swansea's leading marksman in 1966-67. A former Plymouth Argyle apprentice, he signed professional in October 1974 and was their longest-serving player as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. Scoring three goals in his first four league appearances, his form continued to make an immediate impact for the Swans which earned him Premier League Player of the Month in August 2015. 9. He then managed Haverfordwest and Morriston. Sold to Coventry City for 1,500,000 in August 1995, he moved via Bolton Wanderers to Fulham in July 1998 and featured in their 1998-99 Second Division title campaign. DAVE PENNEYMidfielder Dave Penney appeared for SwanseaCity in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Born in Cardiff of a Dutch father, he played for Roath Rangers, Cardiff Corries and was leading marksman as Everwarm (Bridgend) won the Welsh League title in 1972-73. A former Wrexham trainee, he turned professional in July 1989 and scored in their 1991-92 FA Cup defeat of Arsenal. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Dave O'Gorman in August 1997 and he was Swansea's top scorer in 1997-98, netting 18 goals in 86 League games before reuniting with Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in July 2000. He followed Alan Buckley to West Brom for 65,000 in February 1995 and reunited with Keith Alexander at Ilkeston Town in July 1997. Welsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. A former Chelsea apprentice, he turned professional in March 1971 and played alongside Ray Wilkins as the Blues regained top-flight status in 1976-77. Initially with Soundwell, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 1956 and made his League debut in their 4-1 victory at home to Luton Town in February 1961. Initially with Cardiff Corries, he was a prolific scorer for Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, then had a spell with Hong Kong side Eastern prior to joining Swansea in August 1986. He was leading marksman four times prior to joining Portsmouth for 200,000 in June 1987. Starring as they won promotion in 1978-79 and were ECWC quarter-finalists in 1979-80, he later played for Gloucester City. In two seasons at the DW Stadium he featured in 18 league games and by February 2008 he found himself on loan at Sheffield United - signing a permanent deal the following July. He appeared in the 2001 LDV Vans Trophy final, then helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2001-02. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. The FAW supports all levels of Football in Wales and our Dragon is the embodiment of that. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. JIM FEENEYNorthern Ireland international left-back Jim Feeney featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. He played for Aberystwyth Town and represented British Universities while studying geography at Aberystwyth University before signing professional at the Vetch Field in August 1963. Later managing Halifax, Watford and overseas, he died in March 2000. CNN . A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. Missing just two of the last nine League games of that season, he returned to Denmark shortly before the 1996-97 play-off final and settled back in Copenhagen. Comfortable on the ball, and with a knack for finding the net,he was a regular choice for England Under-21s, before being called up to the senior side in March 2018 for friendlies against Holland and Italy. MATT ANDREWWing-half Matt Andrew was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) championship squad. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. Sold to Hearts for 15,000 in December 1974, he reunited with Jimmy Scoular at Newport County in October 1976 and later played for Barry Town. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. He then became Coventry City's community officer. A broken leg ended his playing career in April 1993. Later with Brentford, Tranmere, Hull, Doncaster, Millwall, Carlisle, Barnet and Prestatyn Town. After impressing north of the border, Dobbie joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer of 2009 under the guidance of Paulo Sousa. His solitary League appearance was as substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle. From a notable local football family, he returned from national service in the RAF to sign professional at the Vetch Field in July 1953. He was the South Wales scout for Plymouth Argyle and died in Swansea in June 2001. Featuring in their 1995 Anglo-Italian Cup final success, he joined Birmingham City for 250,000 in February 1996, then had spells with Reading, Cardiff City and Peterborough United until forced to retire in April 2005. TONY COTTEYWelsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. Helping them beat Chelsea in the 1975-76 League Cup second round, he featured in the 1977 Cheshire Premier Cup final and made over 200 League appearances for the Alex until leaving Gresty Road in May 1981. After time in France and Greece with Reims and, Ross County in the Scottish Premier League. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Hull City in September 1952. Teenage right-back Allan Hughes briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. The Welshman never shied away from expectation either, scoring winning goals in big games vs the likes of Italy, Germany, France and Scotland. A former Arsenal amateur, he joined Swansea initially on trial in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at home to Doncaster the following month. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. Versatile defender Edgar Newell helped Swansea win the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. LEIGHTON JAMESWelsh international winger Leighton James was leading marksman as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Rugged left-back Micky Evans was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. GILBERT BEECHLong-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Initially with Whickham, he played for Blyth Spartans and Weymouth before moving to Tottenham Hotspur for 100,000 in January 1988. Locally born, he turned professional with Coventry City in December 1976 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to Swansea in July 1978. He also helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, moving to Cheltenham Town in October 2002. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. He made his Premier League debut for Wigan against Aston Villa on the opening day of the 2009-10 season in a 2-0 win, and was in the Wigan side that lifted the FA Cup in 2012-13 before joining Sunderland. His contract ended in the summer of 2007 and he opted to join Swansea alongside another former team-mate, Ferrie Bodde. He joined Swansea for 50,000 in October 1997 and had a spell as player-manager, netting 13 goals in 198 League games before leaving in September 2002. JAMIE WOODCayman Islands international striker Jamie Wood appeared for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. He scored three goals in 12 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field, including two in Swansea's 6-0 victory at home to Brentford in May 2001. French striker Matthias Verschave had a loan spell at Swansea City at the end of the 2000-01 campaign. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. PAUL BEVANVersatile midfielder Paul Bevan was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. Joining Swansea in March 1971, he featured in the 1971-72 FA Cup run and netted five goals in 23 League games before moving to Hull City in July 1972 where injury ended his career. Popular Players Patrick Mahomes Tom Brady Ezekiel Elliott Saquon Barkley Aaron Rodgers Drew Brees Todd Gurley Khalil Mack Ben Roethlisberger Aaron Donald Kyler Murray Subsequently working at Aluminium Wire & Cable in Port Tennant, he died in Swansea in February 2004. A back injury affected his first-team chances and his only League appearance was as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat at Reading in March 1994. Joining Swansea in July 1985, he scored once in 22 League games prior to joining Preston in September 1986, then Barry Town and was Briton Ferry's player-boss. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. Appearing in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals, he scored twice in 228 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Morecambe in July 2004. At Reading he patiently waited his opportunity to break into the first team and made his debut in a League Cup tie at Luton Town in 2008. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. After loan spells at Haverfordwest and Merthyr, he joined Bohemians in November 1998. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. Ex-England Youth Striker Joe Allon featured prominently in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. KEVIN NUGENTFormer Republic of Ireland Youth striker Kevin Nugent was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Narsinghwas born in Amsterdam and after a varied youth career settled at Heerenveen. He became the regular penalty-taker and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1966, netting seven goals in 214 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Hereford United with defensive partner Brian Purcell in July 1968. Netting 78 goals in 198 League games, he joined Pembroke Borough in August 1968 and gave them seven years' service. 21.02.2023 17:19. LYN DAVIESWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Lyn Davies understudied Tony Millington while at Swansea City. Joe Allen's sparking performances for Swansea earned a surprise move to Liverpool in the summer of 2012, though he'd later admit that the nickname the 'Welsh Xavi' did him no favours in his attempt to succeed at Anfield. Born in the Ivory Coast, Lamah moved to Belgium to further his playing career with Second Division Vise, before a move to Belgian side Anderlecht in 2005. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Later played for Bath City. Inside-forward Dai Lewis scored in Swansea's 1957-58 FA Cup third round defeat at Burnley. JIMMY GILLIGANEx-England Youth striker Jimmy Gilligan was Swansea City's top scorer in 1990-91. He returned to Italy with Verona. JOHN TOSHACKWelsh international striker John Toshack managed Swansea City from the Fourth Division to First. Also a qualified teacher, he was a wholehearted player who never gave anything less than 100 per cent during his time at the Liberty. Ex-England Youth striker Aidan Newhouse helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. He helped them win the League Championship in 1982-83 and was sold to Sunderland for 125,000 in August 1984. He moved to the Vetch Field for 125,000 in July 1993 and overcame a broken leg to make 61 League appearances for Swansea before joining Portsmouth for 35,000 in December 1996. His first club in professional football was Aston Villa, but after failing to break into the first team squad he was loaned out to Wycombe where he made 14 appearances. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. Signing professional for Halifax in January 1983, he made his League debut the following month and impressed in a struggling side. He played for Forest Green Rovers, Frome Town and Mangotsfield United before moving to Bristol Rovers in September 1985. Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Mike Hughes was ever-present for Swansea City in 1986-87. He spent 40 years as a fitter at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd and died in December 1995. Featuring in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, he netted 66 goals in 157 Second Division outings before sold to Newport County for 3,500 in March 1963. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. Later with Ipswich Town, he settled back in Newport and died in January 2003. Featuring in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph, he scored once in 165 League games before joining Worcester City in August 1966 and later assisted several Welsh League clubs. He was twice a Welsh Cup winner and ever-present in 1989-90, scoring twice in 160 League games prior to joining Crystal Palace for 275,000 in July 1991. Re-joining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. He played 86 League games before joining Tranmere Rovers in June 1983. He moved to the Vetch Field in August 1983 and made ten Second Division appearances for Swansea before following Jeremy Charles to QPR in February 1984. Moved to Scunthorpe in 2007, then Bristol City and Hamilton. Popular left-back Vic Gomersall was an influential figure in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. The former Benfica, Deportivo La Coruna and Rennes forwardstayed in English football with a loan move to Nottingham Forest a year later, before having a successful time with Norwich City and Reading (loan). Appearing in the 1967-68 FA Cup run, 1969 Welsh Cup final and 1969-70 promotion campaign, he played 80 League games prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1970, then assisted Caerau. 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