Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and Pontyclun's player-boss. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1998 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United. Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries. Locally born, he served in the Welsh Regiment during the war and had a spell with Hafod Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1946. He starred as the Swans reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64, then won the Welsh Cup in 1966 and promotion in 1969-70. Signing professional for Manchester City in July 1960, he contested a first-team slot with Cliff Sear and moved to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1966. Signing professional for Arsenal in June 1982, he featured in their 1987 Littlewoods Cup final triumph and was a finalist again them following season. Initially with Cardiff City, he joined Manchester United in May 1952 and helped the 'Busby Babes' win the League Championship two years running. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth and appeared for England U-20's in the Toulon Tournament shortly before signing permanent forms for Swansea in May 2003. Making his debut as substitute for Stuart Roberts in that month's 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town, he made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, netting 17 goals in 144 League games prior to joining Brentford in August 2001. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Former Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. Moving to Swansea in January 2003, he netted three goals in 40 League outings before returning to Burnley in March 2004. He gained top-flight experience whilst at Griffin Park and moved via Swindon Town to Swansea in July 1939, featuring in the first three matches of the aborted 1939-40 League campaign. He joined Bradford PA in September 1967 and moved to Chester in January 1969. Ever-present in their 1980-81 League Championship success, he was a European Cup winner again in 1982 and re-joined Swansea for 40,000 in July 1983. SHAUN GARNETTCentral defender Shaun Garnett was Jan Molby's first signing for Swansea City. Angel spent the first six years as a professional footballer in the lower divisions of the Spanish leagues, before Swans boss and fellow Spaniard Roberto Martinez signed him from Terrassa in the summer of 2007 for a minimum fee. He switched to left-back and was a key figure in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. A former Chelsea apprentice, he joined Crystal Palace in September 1953 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Selhurst Park and Ron Burgess signed him for Swansea in September 1956. He played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. Reuniting with Brian Flynn at the Vetch Field in July 2003, he starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, won promotion in 2004-05, then lifted the Football League Trophy and were play-off finalists in 2005-06. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. Welsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. The Dragons' FIFA ranking shot up from 117th in 2011 to 8th in 2015, the biggest rise in the history of FIFA world rankings. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient seven months before signing professional in May 1997. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. At the end of his loan Edgar returned to his parent club after five appearances and one goal. Ex-England Youth international winger David Beresford had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. His career was ended by a car accident and he went on to manage Fulham and the Wales national team. His last cap came in 1966 at 35 years old. RYAN CASEYRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Ryan Casey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Long-serving defender was ever-present in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. He joined Barry Town in August 2002 and featured in their 2003 Welsh Cup final success, then had spells with Boston United, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds and Doncaster Rovers before moving to Torquay United in July 2004. He died in Australia in December 1982. A former Southampton apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and made his League debut in their 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers in April 1977. TONY CULLENWinger Tony Cullen made a significant contribution as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. TONY BIRDWelsh U-21 striker Tony Bird featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. He starred as Swansea qualified for the 1992-93 Second Division play-offs and was unlucky to miss the Swans' 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph through injury. He later played locally for Hafod Brotherhood and Pembroke Borough before quitting football at 22. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1980, he gained considerable top-flight experience before joining Sunderland for 150,000 in January 1985. Signing professional for Bristol Rovers in July 1992, he appeared in the 1994-95 Second Division play-off final and joined Torquay United in July 1997. Welsh international outside-left Graham Williams featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He has also coached various Welsh clubs. He helped the side win promotion to Serie A during his time there, before arriving at the Liberty Stadium in September 2011. From there he returned to Espanyol on a four-year contract before loan spell at. Later starring as New York Cosmos won the NASL three times, he became Lazio's president. Starting with home-town Ammanford, he joined Bridgend and helped them win the Southern League title in 1979-80. He played in the 1975 European Cup final in place of the injured David Harvey. He graduated through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1973, making his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Barnsley three months later. Attacking midfielder Gary Cobb had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he signed professional in July 1999 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Rochdale two months later. He later signed for Galatasaray and then Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Initially with Evesham, he had spells with Cheltenham Town and Liverpool before moving to the Vetch Field in June 1939. He helped them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1997-98 and was sold to Reading for 100,000 in January 1999. YVES MAKALAMBY Yves grew up in Brussels and the goalkeeper started his professional career with Premier League side Chelsea in 2006, but never played a first team game for the club. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury four months before turning professional in August 1971. By doing so you will help us improve this website and better serve your needs. In 2009 Joe was given his first professional contract, making his first team debut in August 2010 in a 3-0 League Cup win over Barnet at the Liberty Stadium. In total, he made 64 appearances (15 aas sub) and scored 21 goals for the Swans. Teenage midfielder Leighton Harvey helped SwanseaCity reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. IAN LOVEFormer Welsh Semi-Pro international striker Ian Love scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. He moved to Brentford in September 1989 and was leading marksman in their 1991-92 Third Division title triumph, joining Wimbledon for 720,000 in July 1992. Since then, Frank has been on loan at Barnsley and Charlton before signing permanently for Wolves in 2012. At the end of our first season in the top-flight, Andrea opted to leave the club after 87 appearances and three goals. Experienced midfielder Paul Reid played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. He later played for Barry Town, Minehead and Cinderford Town, becoming their player-boss, then president. He had moved from Altrincham to Accrington in the summer of 2004 and was the star performer in a club that regained its league status after over 40 years in non-league. 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. Helping the Gunners win the Football Combination title in 1983-84, he spent the 1984-85 campaign on loan to Leyton Orient. It was a season that ended with the club winning the League One championship and he signed permanently for a then record fee of 400,000. Featuring in their first-ever Football League match, he moved to Yeovil Town in July 1973, then played for Merthyr Tydfil, Haverfordwest and became Morriston Town's player-boss. Ex-Scotland Youth striker Paul Chalmers featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. He went on to play 87 times for his home-town club before going on loan to West Brom in 2008 and finally signing in a permanent 3.5m deal shortly after. He scored on his League debut in their 3-0 win at home to Torquay the following month and helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1947-48. Previously with Aberaman, he moved to Swansea in July 1995 and made his League debut in the 2-0 victory at home to Doncaster in January 1997. Tony Pulis is a Welsh former football player who played for teams like Bristol Rovers, AFC Bournemouth, and Newport County in a career that spanned 17 years. .cls-1{fill:#fff;}. He moved via Newport County to Cardiff City for 22,500 in August 1986 and featured in their 1987-88 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. PHIL FISHERWelsh Semi-Pro international winger briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. ERNIE JONESWelsh international winger Ernie Jones was capped twice while at Swansea. [14] Gunter surpassed Southall's cap record on 20 November 2018 against Albania,[15] before he himself was overtaken when Bale made his 110th Wales appearance in their 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B match against Iran on 25 November 2022. A former amateur with Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, he was a prolific goalscorer for Rhyl prior to joining Cardiff City for 12,500 in March 1967. After a loan spell at Wycombe, Donnelly moved to the club on a permanent basis, before spells at Aldershot, Southend and Newport County. 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. SHEFKI KUQICapped by Finland 62 times, Kuqi was an imposing striker who has had something of a nomadic existence after playing over 500 times during his career and scoring 150 goals. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. He had few opportunities at the City Ground and was loaned to Swansea in October 2002, making five Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. He later played for Shrewsbury until injury ended his career. He died in Northampton in August 1981. Welsh Amateur international inside-forward Wayne Williams briefly played for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. Moving to Hull City in November 1995, he joined Swansea on loan in December 1997 and made his solitary League appearance in that month's 3-0 defeat at Rochdale. His playing days were cut short through injury, but the centre-back (most of the time) showed during his time in England's top flight why he was so widely tipped for a bright future from such a young age. He netted three goals in five League games for the Swans then played for Southport, Runcorn and Droylsden. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. He was ever-present on four occasions and joined Swansea for 30,000 in July 1978, making 52 League appearances before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 45,000 in October 1979 after the arrival of Glan Letheran. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. Right-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. His contract was paid up in February 2002, as he was about to start a month's loan with Merthyr Tydfil, then he moved to Southport, Marine and Rhyl. Initially with Leeds United, he helped win the League Championship in 1973-74 and moved to Coventry in August 1976. Ex-England Youth winger Dave Dodson scored in Swansea's 1960 West Wales Senior Cup final success. Young defender Mickey Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Stephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. He made his League debut alongside his cousin Robbie James in that month's 4-2 defeat at home to Northampton and was a fringe member of Swansea's 1978-79 promotion winning squad. Locally born, he played for Port Tennant Stars, Goytre United, Pontardawe and Carmarthen before moving to the Vetch Field in July 2002. TERRY COLLINSInside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. Starting with hometown Kolding, he played for Ajax prior to joining Liverpool in August 1984, helping win the League Championship three times and FA Cup twice. Signing professional for Liverpool in September 1966, he helped them win the League Championship and UEFA Cup in 1972-73 and was sold to Middlesbrough for 72,000 in December 1975. Goalkeeper Percy Hooper contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Owen Roberts while at Swansea. Initially with Leicester United, he joined West Brom for 25,000 in August 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. Under new Watford manager Brendan Rodgers, Priskin then enjoyed a good season but turned down the offer of a new contract and signed for Ipswich Town in a 1.7m deal. 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. Former Napoli centre-back and Argentine international Federico Fernandez signed for Swansea City in our fourth consecutive season in the Premier League on a four-year contract. 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. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in March 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Aldershot seven months later. Former Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for Swansea City during the 1987-88 campaign. Arsenal WFC [Youth B Women] Tweets by @Arsenal. Helping win the West Wales Senior Cup that season, his only goal in ten Second Division games clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory over Bristol City in December 1955. He eventually moved to Championship side Watford, becoming the clubs leading goalscorer in consecutive seasons. He developed with Kirby Muxloe and Leicester United before moving to Leicester City for 8,000 in February 1989. He was also loaned to Blackpool, Sheffield United and Bristol Rovers but failed to secure a regular first-team slot at Ewood Park and joined Swansea in July 2002. LES JONESEx-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. Baker-Richardson made 21 appearances for the Jacks, scoring four time including a goal in the penultimate game of the 2018-19 season against Blackburn Rovers. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Ninian Park. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. Welsh goalkeeper Charlie Turner briefly contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry while at Swansea. Locally born, he played for Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted on his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 win at home to Derby County in October 1960. TERRY ELWELLFull-back Terry Elwell made a significant contribution as Swansea won the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Harry Gregg paid 3,000 for him in May 1974 and he made 19 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Maidstone United in July 1975, then played for Falmouth, Bideford and Torrington. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. On his return to Swansea he enjoyed his best season at the club under Garry Monk on the way to an eighth-placed finish. His only other first-team appearance for the Swans was in the 2-0 Freight Rover Trophy defeat at Cardiff City in December 1988. Initially with Fleur-de-Lys, he moved via Lovells Athletic to Cardiff City for 2,500 in May 1956 and appeared in the top-flight. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. Making 31 League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he was forced to retire with a serious knee injury in January 1975. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. A former Newport County trainee, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old against Bolton Wanderers in November 1986 and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1987, joining Hereford United in August 1988. Versatile right-back Neil Robinson featured prominently as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Same Welsh Cup - different eras: Newtown White Star, the second-ever winners (1878) and Bala Town, winners in 2017. Joining Blackpool in August 2003, he featured in their 2004 LDV Vans Trophy final triumph. He developed with Kirby Muxloe and Leicester United before moving to Leicester City for 8,000 in February 1989. The speedy winger joined the Swans in a deal worth 4million in January 2017. He was a regular in their Second Division side before moving to Llanelly in July 1954, returning to League action with Swansea for 7,500 in November 1955. Locally born, he was a second year trainee at the Vetch Field when he came on as substitute for Jason Jones in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Bury in March 2001. His previous loan spell was with Yeovil Town in 2009-10, playing 46 games for the club and representing England in the Under-19 European Championships that same year. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons, 'Jimmy' scored once in 89 League outings before returning to Yugoslavia in May 1983. Moving to Milford United in August 1954, he later played for Kilvey Athletic. He joined Rochdale in July 1973 and moved to Grimsby Town for 12,000 in February 1977, then Huddersfield Town for 14,000 in July 1978. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in July 1948, he then spent four seasons with Llanelly before becoming Carmarthen's player-manager in July 1954. He made his League debut as a substitute in the 4-1 victory at home to Mansfield Town in August 2003 that put Swansea top of the Third Division. Rejected by Port Vale, he signed professional for Arsenal in November 1968 and starred as they won the Fairs Cup in 1970 and the 'double' in 1970-71. The FAW supports all levels of Football in Wales and our Dragon is the embodiment of that. Top scorer in 1985-86, he repeated the feat with Grimsby in 1986-87, then played for Cardiff City and Cheltenham. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in November 1979, making his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. Initially with Welwyn Garden, he joined Luton Town in July 1971 and was ever-present in 1979-80. Making two League appearances, he briefly re-joined Merthyr in May 1985, then moved to Barry Town. DAVID ROMOFormer French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. He followed Bobby Saxton to Exeter City in September 1977, back to Plymouth in July 1979 and to Blackburn Rovers in August 1982. He also helped them win promotion in 1986-87, moving to the Vetch Field for 15,000 in August 1988. Featuring as they reached the Second Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Cardiff City in February 2004 and has played for Notts County, Peterborough United, Swindon Town and assistant player-manager at Llanelli. He later managed Ards, Accrington Stanley, Distillery, Ards again, Hellenic and Glentoran. IAN DAVIESFormer Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. Later with King's Lynn, Bedford Town and South Shields. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. Returned to Swansea in 2010 after a spell on loan at Leeds. Re-joining Bradford City as manager in February 1989, he returned to Swansea as boss from March 1990 until March 1991. A former Nottingham Forest trainee, he signed professional in December 1999 and was given his League debut in their 3-1 victory at Stockport County in February 2002. He featured 40 times (9 as sub) for Swansea before being released by Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2010-11 season. Chico - full nameJose Manuel Flores Moreno - started his professional career withhometown club Cadiz, he went on to have spells with Portuense, Barcelona B, Almeria, Genoa and Mallorca before heading to South Wales. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. He made his League debut in their 4-0 win at home to Swansea in September 1936, then had spells with Mossley and Chelsea prior to joining Swansea in May 1947. MAX THOMPSONCentral defender Max Thompson featured in Swansea City's 1982 Welsh Cup final triumph. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. A full Dutch international who went totwo World Cups and Euro 2012, such was Vorms form throughout the season that he won all the major Player of the Year awards at the end of the campaign. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. Who is the best Welsh soccer player of all time? Leeds on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Watford . Ex-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. KEVIN AMANKWAAH A tall, rangy full-back, Amankwaah arrived at the Liberty in July 2006 from Yeovil. Signing professional for Ipswich Town in April 1973, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1973 and featured in their triumphant 1977-78 FA Cup run. Find out more about the greatest Welsh Football Players, including Gareth Bale, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage and Gary Speed. The striker made his debut in the south Wales derby which ended in a goalless draw before scoring the winning goal against Wigan Athletic on home turf a week later. He returned to Belgium to play for Royal Antwerp. ALAN WILLIAMSExperienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. Left-half Len Emmanuel played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. France international Gomis took the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League after his contract expired at Lyon, signing on a free transfer for the Swans in June 2014. Signing professional for Spurs in May 1977, he starred in two consecutive FA Cup final triumphs and scored in their 1984 UEFA Cup final success. DAVID PUCKETTStriker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. Signing professional for Aston Villa in September 1987, he moved via Arsenal to Sheffield United in August 1991 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1992-93. 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 returned to Ammanford in July 1969, then became player-manager of Clydach United. A former Manchester United trainee, he turned professional in February 1996 and was loaned to Wrexham before making his Premiership debut at Chelsea in October 1999. Making 42 Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch, he was loaned to Cardiff City in September 1978, then played for Bridgend. Experienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. 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