Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in August 1967, he appeared regularly in the top-flight and moved to Chester in October 1976. He followed John Charles to Hereford United in August 1968, moving to Llanelli in October 1969 and featuring in their 1970-71 Welsh League title triumph. Locally born, he helped Swansea Schoolboys win the Welsh Shield in 1970-71 and turned professional for Swansea in August 1975. Battling midfielder Gary Jones played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. JOSH McEACHRANThe highly-rated youngster joined the Swans on loan from Chelsea halfway through the clubs maiden Premier League campaign in 2011-12. His 2018-19 campaign was ended prematurely by a ruptured Achilles suffered in the win at Brentford, and his contract was not renewed when it expired at the conclusion of the season. After a loan period back at Hereford, setting their League goalscoring record, he joined Wrexham in August 1991, then had spells with Aldershot, Sudbury, Worcester and AFC Newport. Awarded the MBE, he later worked as a storeman and died in Swansea in May 1997. KEN WOOKEYEx-Welsh Schoolboy winger Ken Wookey featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title campaign. He then played for Haverfordwest and Aldershot. JOHN SHARPEVersatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his first-team debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 4-1 FA Cup second round defeat at Macclesfield in December 2001. He netted 66 goals in 233 League games for the Swans before joining Arsenal for 42,750 plus Dave Dodson and Peter Davies in March 1959. He joined the Swans in August 1948 and appeared in both matches against Reading over the Christmas period. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. He scored twice in six Second Division games for the Swans before joining Gateshead in April 1947. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and coached football in the Caribbean. He failed to secure a first-team slot at Bristol City before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948 and made his League debut in place of Jim Feeney in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient the following month. [2] They have played over 100 fixtures against England and Scotland,[3] regularly competing against both in the British Home Championship between 1884 and 1984, winning the competition on twelve occasions. Signing professional for Walsall in May 1964, he made over 250 appearances for the Saddlers and scored at Everton in the 1971-72 FA Cup fourth round. Starts were harder to come by in his second year, but he was a valuable squad player and turned out 37 times for the Swans. Featuring in their 1959-60 promotion campaign, he later played for Hastings United and Tunbridge Wells. Republic of Ireland U-21 left-back Shaun Byrne had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. He played for Forest Green Rovers in the 1999 FA Trophy final, then re-joined Bath City. The Wales Under-21 international was the Swans final summer signing of 2022 when he joined on loan from Premier League Brentford. He scored once in 46 Second Division games prior to joining Nottingham Forest in July 1993, helping them regain Premiership status at the first attempt in 1993-94 and 1997-98. JOHN HUGHESVersatile striker John Hughes helped Swansea City take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. This led to a summer (June 2006) move for the midfielder and he quickly won over the fans with his playing style and eye for goal. He was capped against France in October 1951 and followed Ronnie Burgess to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in September 1954. Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He appeared in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 5,000 in February 1959, netting 18 goals in 91 Second Division games until breaking a leg. JAMIE REWBURYWelsh Youth defender Jamie Rewbury briefly played for Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. He was sold to Exeter City for 6,000 in February 1981 but missed that season's FA Cup run and moved via Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in March 1985. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City in April 1960. His time at the club saw him make his one and only league appearance as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough in August 2009. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he made his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy first round defeat at Stevenage Borough in October 2002 and retained his place for the 2-2 Third Division draw at Carlisle United four days later. Scoring 164 goals in 445 League games overall for the Swans, he moved to Worcester City in July 1968, then was Haverfordwest's player-manager. Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. However, the striker opted for a move back to the north east with Sunderland for 5m before he joined newly-promoted Hull and then Middleborough on loan. He impressed with Llanelli prior to joining Arsenal for 5,000 in November 1957 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and moved to Swansea as part of the Mel Charles deal in March 1959. Hamer left at the end of the 2022 season as his contract came to an end. Strong-tackling right-back Alan Sanders appeared in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1973. In the absence of captain Garry Monk, he also skippered the club on numerous occasions and picked up the Player of the Year award at the end of the 2009-10 season before helping to guide the club to the Premier League the following campaign. Previously with leading Portuguese side Benfica, he had a loan spell at Nacional de Madeira before moving to the Vetch Field for 56,000 in May 1996. He made his League debut during an injury crisis in the Swans' 2-0 defeat at home to Cambridge United in October 2003 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot, making three further substitute appearances. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and Pontyclun's player-boss. DAVE ROBERTSWinger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. After loan spells at Haverfordwest and Merthyr, he joined Bohemians in November 1998. LINTON BROWNFast striker Linton Brown appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. In 2009 he took the opportunity to join Swansea where he joined fellow countryman Dorus de Vries and Ferrie Bodde. Centre-forward Eddie Passmore played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in May 1973 and made his First Division debut in their 2-1 win over Ipswich in April 1975. He joined Derby County in October 1979 and moved via Bulova to Burnley in July 1984. Signing professional for Celtic in July 1986, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1987. JAMES HEEPSYoung goalkeeper James Heeps understudied Lee Bracey and Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. He followed John Charles to Hereford United in August 1968, moving to Llanelli in October 1969 and featuring in their 1970-71 Welsh League title triumph. He played for Neath Boys and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field, making his League debut as substitute in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Darlington four months before turning professional in August 1976. He helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. BOB LATCHFORDEx-England international striker Bob Latchford was Swansea City's top scorer in 1982-83. Former England international midfielder Ian Callaghan was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. Signing professional for Bolton in August 1932, he starred as they won promotion and were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1934-35. Later played for Hereford United and Port Talbot. His contract was cancelled by mutual consent shortly after Brian Flynn was appointed manager, re-joining Carmarthen in December 2002. Clucas found the back of the net three times for the Jacks all of which came against Arsenal. DENLEY MORGANVersatile left-back Denley Morgan held a regular first-team slot at Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 1971-72 campaign. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. He moved to Swansea initially on loan in March 2003, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Bury on the opening day of the 2003-04 season and also helping the Swans reach the FA Cup fifth round. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. He played four successive Second Division games in place of the injured Beech and also helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Wilmot quickly became a club hero as he scored the winning goal in the south Wales Derby in October 2019. LEE CHAPMANFormer England U-21 striker Lee Chapman ended his playing career with Swansea City. A former junior at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at home to Bristol City shortly before turning professional in December 1957. He made his Swans debut as a substitute in January against West Ham and scored his only goal in a 3-2 win at Newcastle United. He scored once in 28 League games before re-joining Swindon in August 2005. Initially with Tranmere Rovers, he had spells with Wolves, Colchester United, Notts County and guested for several clubs during the Second World War before joining Newport County in June 1946. He guested for Rochdale, Manchester United, Manchester City, Lincoln City and Notts County during the war and joined Bury in exchange for Walter Keeley plus 4,000 in January 1948. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his first-team debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 4-1 FA Cup second round defeat at Macclesfield in December 2001. He made eight Third Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Swindon Town in February 1985, helping win the Fourth Division title in 1985-86. Central defender Dave Bruton was Swansea City's 'Player of the Year' in 1973-74. Edit. Netting 12 goals in 31 League outings, he moved to Millwall in August 2001, then played for Deportivo Italchacao, Sassari Torres and Long Island Rough Riders again. We now have a new contact point which actually works. There was also an intention to produce an archive of all the leagues that have existed in Wales and their histories, from the early attempts in the 1890s to the present day. He broke into the first team in March 2007 and joined Celtic three years later. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in November 2001, making four consecutive League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He moved to the Vetch for 20,000 in February 1979 and briefly played in the top-flight, netting six goals in 89 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby for 25,000 in February 1982. Sold to Scunthorpe United for 40,000 in December 1995, he moved via Hull City to Chesterfield for 50,000 in November 1999. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. Brought in to the club on loan from Chelsea by manager Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2011 season, Borini immediately hit the headlines by scoring twice on his debut against Nottingham Forest. However, a seemingly innocuous challenge against Birmingham in November 2008 resulted in cruciate ligament damage and despite two operations and trying numerous comebacks, the player was forced to retire from football in his prime after 59 appearances (three as sub) and 14 goals. The Austrian youth international got better and better during his loan spell and ended the season as a key player for the Swans. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. Locally born, he played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. ALBERT SERRANBarcelona-born Serran was a product of Espanyols youth system and was at the club for six seasons, playing in three La Liga games. The son of former Leicester City and Barnsley goalkeeper Albert Godderidge, he played for hometown Tamworth before joining Swansea in October 1950 and helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. He moved to Manchester City for 35,000 in July 1968, making his debut in their FA Charity Shield triumph. He helped them win the Welsh League 'double' in 1953-54, then managed Pembroke and Milford United. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in February 1954. Versatile central defender Glen Davies scored twice in Swansea City's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. DOUG ROSSERYoung defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. A former QPR apprentice, he followed Basil Hayward from Bedford Town to Gillingham in July 1966 and joined Charlton Athletic for 5,000 in October 1970. He signed for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus where he played for two seasons before returning home to Spain with Alcorcon. He acted as cover for Neil Taylor during our debut Premier League season and was released in 2012 after just two appearances, taking his total to 42 (four as sub) and one goal. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Reading three months later and helped win the West Wales Senior Cup in two consecutive seasons. [4], Wales were the last side from the Home Nations without a player reaching 100 caps. Helping them win the First Division title in 1993-94, he moved to Blackburn Rovers for 2,800,000 in December 1995, then Fulham for 2,100,000 two years later. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. While he preferred to play as a winger, he was utilised by Russell Martin in midfield and as a wingback both roles he enjoyed in the Swans system. The former Greek international began his career at Larissa where he caught the eye of giants AEK Athens. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. 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. During his first game as a permanent Swan, he helped the squad to a first ever away league win at Anfield. He was one of three players - Leon Britton and Garry Monk the other two - who played in all four divisions with the club after playing in the famous victory over Hull City at the Vetch Field that secured the Swans their Football League status at the end of the 2002-03 season. Long-serving Welsh international inside-forward Herbie Williams was capped three times while at Swansea. Scoring six times in 178 League games for Swansea prior to joining Chelmsford City in August 1971, he helped them win the Southern League title in 1971-72. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Locally born, he was an Arsenal apprentice and a member of their squad, including Liam Brady, that won the South East Counties League title and FA Youth Cup in 1971-72. Starting with Manchester City, he was a promotion winner with Blackburn Rovers in 1979-80, Carlisle United in 1981-82 and Plymouth Argyle in 1985-86. Later with Newport AFC, he managed Ebbw Vale, Merthyr and Tredegar. DIL JOHNFormer Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Dil John contested a first-team slot with George Heyes while at Swansea. In May 2012 Jones left Neath when the club folded, signing for The New Saints. His solitary Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on Christmas Day 1952. After being released by Birmingham City in 2010, he signed with League One side Exeter City. He joined rivals Manchester City five months later, then played for Royal Antwerp and Seiko prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in December 1986. Signing professional for Spurs in January 1944, he helped their 'Push & Run' side win the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. He was released by Everton in 2019 after a short loan deal at Stoke City before joining Bristol City. Moving to Millwall in June 1962, he helped them win promotion in two consecutive seasons and joined Highlands Park in May 1966. MARCUS BEAN Young midfielder Marcus Bean had two separate loan spells at Swansea City. He joined West Ham in 2005, but after struggling to nail down a starting spot, departed for Aston Villa four years later. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers nine months before turning professional in June 1958. He died in Evesham in March 1987. Experienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Scott netted a total of 25 goals, and scored a memorable hat-trick in the Play-Off Final as the Swans secured a place in the Premier League. Young left-back Terry Phelan was capped 42 times by Republic of Ireland after leaving Swansea City. Sold to West Brom for 70,000 in November 1978, he understudied Tony Godden and joined Swansea for 55,000 in February 1980. He worked in the club's commercial department for a spell before going on to manage Welsh clubs Bangor City, Newport County and Carmarthen. He played against Arsenal and Leeds United in FA Cup matches and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1969. The Republic of Ireland international mainly occupied an attack-minded wingback role in head coach Russell Martins side. He played for Wales against England in 1941-42 and Scotland in 1945-46, netting five goals in 36 League games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in October 1947. Whatever the case may be, Savage was given his chance to shine in the Premier League with Leicester in 1997, and it was an opportunity he seized with both hands. After three successful seasons and 89 Premier League appearances, he moved to Spurs as part of a move seeing Ben Davies switch to White Hart Lane and Gylfi Sigurdsson come the other way. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and played for hometown Port Talbot, then Afan Lido before joining Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1984. He moved to Woking in August 2004 and played for them in the 2006 FA Trophy final. He was a tenacious tackler with good positional sense and scored nine times in 172 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Southend United in July 1952. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. Vorm had spent a season on loan at Den Bosch before returning to Utrechts first team where he made 136 appearances over six seasons. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. The left-back began his professional career with Birmingham City. Wing-half Davo Williams missed just one match for Swansea during the 1951-52 season. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Now under the leadership of Rob Page, the team have followed up this Euros success story with qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Ukraine to seal their spot in the tournament, for only the second time in history, at a euphoric Cardiff City Stadium. Considered one of the best football players in the world and a prolific goal scorer, Lionel Messi has shattered and created numerous records in his playing career. Also starring in their 1996-97 FA Cup run, he joined QPR in May 2000 and reunited with Brian Flynn at Swansea in August 2003. Locally born, he began with Cwmtwrch Wanderers, then had spells with Pontardawe Athletic, Ebbw Vale and Ammanford before Billy Lucas signed him in July 1967. 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