He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . During this period in his career he played for the Dutch Under-21 side before eventually singing for Den Haag. Signing professional for Oxford United in May 1989, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1991 and scored once in seven League games whilst at the Vetch Field. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Millwall in September 2000, making a further four substitute appearances for the Swans before moving to Aberystwyth in July 2001. Signing professional for Chelsea in September 1999, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to QPR, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Brighton in July 2003. Following Ken Furphy to Watford in July 1967, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1968-69, then played for King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Pembroke Borough and Pontardawe. Sold to Dundee for 105,000 in August 1990, he joined Hartlepool United in August 1993 and later played for Bishop Auckland. After a spell with Woking, he re-joined Swansea in March 2003 and netted 23 goals in 278 League games overall prior to joining Newport County in August 2004. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. Many football lovers agree that he is one of the greatest wingers of his generation and one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. He later played for Shrewsbury until injury ended his career. Chico joined the Swans in July 2012 for around 2m under manager Michael Laudrup who was also his boss at Mallorca. Former Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. 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. Barring an absolute miracle, no player will ever come close to matching Ryan Giggs' bulging trophy cabinet from his two decades at Manchester United. Celebrated winning 50 caps for his country by shaving his head, Paul Jones also made 209 Premier League appearances. However, injuries curtailed his appearances during Brendan Rodgers time in charge, and he only featured in three Premier League games in our inaugural season at this level. Welsh teams of past and present have always been fiercely patriotic, with one exceptional talent amongst the hardworking group. Signing professional for Cardiff City in September 1981, he failed to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1982. In July 2010 the loan move was made permanent and Marcos enjoyed three seasons with the Seagulls before joining Portsmouth at the beginning of 2013-14. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. 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. MARVIN EMNESThe Dutchman started his career in his home city of Rotterdam, making 55 appearances for Sparta and scoring nine goals before a 3m transfer took him to Middlesbrough and the Premier League. Moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972, he was their captain, then manager during ten years at Penydarren Park, then played for Haverfordwest. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. Helped save the club after the Tony Petty era in 2001. Midfielder Andy Robinson played in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Ginger-haired full-back Kitch Fisher was an imposing figure in Swansea's defence in the immediate post-war era. He made two League appearances before becoming Barry's player-boss in August 1947, then played for Brighton and managed Scunthorpe. Welsh international central defender Mike Johnson skippered Swansea to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and managed Abercynon. It was his performances for Swansea that took him into the limelight, and it wasn't long before Tottenham opted to bring him to the capital. Signing professional for Torquay United in July 1997, he appeared in the 1997-98 Third Division play-off final due to Ken Veysey's suspension and was sold to Crystal Palace for 400,000 in October 1998. Despite some impressive displays in midfield, and two goals for the club, his efforts couldnt secure the clubs Premier League status and he then returned to his parent club Leicester. He helped reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1980-81 and moved to Wolves in December 1986, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive seasons, also the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1988. Appearing in the 1985 Milk Cup final, he joined Norwich City in July 1986, then played for Sheffield Wednesday and Metz before joining Swansea in March 1992, making three League appearances. Unfortunately, he didnt really suit the style of then boss Kenny Jackett and he was eventually released by Roberto Martinez, going on to sign for Swindon Town after 29 appearances (six as sub). Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in November 1979 and made his League debut in the following month's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. 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. Welsh international striker John Toshack managed Swansea City from the Fourth Division to First. He understudied Noel Dwyer and made 27 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bristol Rovers in May 1965, then played for Minehead, Frome Town, Glastonbury and Taunton Town until a hand injury ended his career. SWANSEA CITY PAST PLAYERS (Post War) A-Z. He helped them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2006-07, and then promotion. Kingsley made his first team debut for Falkirk in a 2-1 win against Partick Thistle at just 16. Locally born, he was a consistent goalscorer in Swansea's reserve team and made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Chester five months before turning professional in September 1968. He helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1997-98 and joined Rushden & Diamonds for 65,000 in October 1998, then played for Carlisle United, Forest Green Rovers, Ilkeston Town and Bedford Town. Initially with Leyton Orient, he featured in their 1988-89 promotion campaign and played on loan for Cork City in that season's FAI Cup final. He eventually moved to Championship side Watford, becoming the clubs leading goalscorer in consecutive seasons. After a season with the under-23s, he made his senior debut in an FA Cup loss at Oxford United in January 2016. He featured in two Welsh Cup triumphs and scored in the record 12-0 ECWC win over Sliema Wanderers, netting twice in 80 League games before returning to Yugoslavia in September 1984. He played for his country in the 1958 World Cup and moved to the Vetch Field for 7,500 in October 1958. 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. Welsh Youth striker Mark Gray briefly featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. He moved to Merthyr Tydfil in January 2004 and was leading marksman as they qualified for the Southern League Premier Division play-offs in 2004-05, gaining Welsh Semi-Pro honours. DOUG ROSSERYoung defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. A club legend. The Paris St Germain academy productmade his debut at West Ham as a substitute, but was not offered a contract at the end of the campaign after just three substitute appearances. Hartson made 154 appearances in England's top flight, scoring 54 goals in spells with Arsenal, West Ham, whom he saved from relegation alongside Paul Kitson during 1996/97, Wimbledon and Coventry City. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1951. He was only at the Liberty for one season, making just a solitary appearance against Billericay in the FA Cup. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Swansea in January 1991, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before a knee injury ended his career in May 1991. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. He was captain of club and country, playing under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace and QPR again, then had spells at Coventry, Exeter and Cardiff before moving to Swansea in October 1984. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. 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. [9] His appearance record stood for 42 years until it was beaten by Ivor Allchurch in 1962,[10] who finished his career with 68 caps. DES LYTTLEAttacking right-back Des Lyttle was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He has since worked for the PFA. LES JONESEx-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. His first season was a success, but he struggled for game time thereafter and found himself out on loan at Willem II. Harry Griffiths' last signing for Swansea when he arrived on loan in February 1978, he made two Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch Field, against Newport County and Aldershot. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. ANDY MELVILLEWelsh international central defender Andy Melville starred in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Moores time at the Hawthorns was disappointing and he spent time on loan at Derby County before arriving at the Liberty in January 2011. After a successful time with the club he moved to Scotland, signing for Dunfermline Athletic where he played in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic alongside another future Swan, Jason Scotland. A former Huddersfield Town trainee, he turned professional in June 1986 and made his League debut against Derby County four months later. He later played for Gloucester City. In his second season in the Professional Under-21 Development League 2 squad, he impressed as top scorer while the team finished the season as champions. BRAYLEY REYNOLDSCentre-forward Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 defeat at home to Reading in September 1989 and helped take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay that season. Featuring in their 1981-82 Fourth Division title triumph, he had a spell at Swindon Town before briefly joining Swansea in September 1984, making 12 League appearances. PAT LALLYExperienced midfielder Pat Lally helped Swansea City win promotion in 1977-78. Previously with Lochee Harp, he joined Swansea in September 1957 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. The Polish striker arrived at the Liberty from Huddersfield Town for 150,000 in January 2007. Originally signed as a cover for left-back Neil Taylor, he was used mainly as a substitute, winning a League Cup medal and earning his first full international cap against Indonesia. He scored his first goal for the Jacks in a 1-0 victory over Preston North End but his time was cut short due to being recalled by parent club Wolverhampton Wanderers for the remainder of the 20/21 season. Lionel Messi. Helping them clinch promotion that season, he had a spell with Rochdale before reuniting with Brian Flynn at Swansea in January 2002. He joined Huddersfield for 350,000 in March 1997 and starred as they reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1998-99, moving to Hull City in July 2001 Following spells at Plymouth and Macclesfield he reunited with Brian Little at Tranmere in November 2003 subsequently returned to Macclesfield in 2005. Lukasz Fabianski arrived in Swansea in the Summer of 2014 just after winning the FA Cup with North London side Arsenal. Locally born, he impressed with local side Winch Wen before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1968. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1986, he helped win the Welsh Cup in 1987, promotion in 1987-88 and the Southern League title in 1988-89. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Northampton Town eight months later and netted four goals in 43 League outings prior to joining Drogheda United in August 2002. He helped them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2006-07, and then promotion. JOSH McEACHRANThe highly-rated youngster joined the Swans on loan from Chelsea halfway through the clubs maiden Premier League campaign in 2011-12. A former Ipswich Town trainee, he turned professional in June 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot and joined Brentford in July 1999. Also featuring in the 1980-81 promotion campaign, he joined NewportCounty for 80,000 in December 1980, then Mansfield, Hartlepool and Peterborough. LEN EMMANUELLeft-half Len Emmanuel played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1970 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa the following month. Midfielder Dai Davies made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as a 16 year-old substitute in the 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth in April 1973. He missed just one match in 1954-55, scoring 14 times in 296 Second Division games for the Swans before moving to Newport County in July 1961. A former Charlton Athletic amateur, he represented the Army during national service and signed professional at the Vetch Field in August 1952. Hehelpedthe club to retain its Premier League status in his first season, chipping in with a couple of key goals, but could not repeat the feat in 2018 as the Swans fell out of the top-flight. He joined Gillingham for 50,000 in October 1995 and featured in their 1995-96 promotion success, then was loaned to Yeovil before joining Swansea in August 1997. He had spells with Merthyr Tydfil, Pontllanfraith, Barry Town and Frickley Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in the midst of a financial crisis in January 1986. Scoring once in 11 League outings before joining Merthyr Tydfil in January 1981, he later played for Haverfordwest, Clydach, Morriston, Llanelli and BP Llandarcy. A hard-working player who gained a reputation for his off the cuff humour in and around the dressing room, he was a player who would always be remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike for his effort on and off the pitch. Versatile forward Len Comley featured in Swansea's first post-war League match against West Brom in August 1946. Utility player Kim Wassall briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Later played for Hereford United and Port Talbot. ROGER GIBBINSEx-England Schoolboy striker Roger Gibbins was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1985-86. Gareth Frank Bale MBE (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Wales national team. A former Ipswich Town trainee, he turned professional in June 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot and joined Brentford in July 1999. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in December 1944 and scored nine times in 16 League games for Swansea prior to joining Aston Villa for 9,500 plus Tommy Dodds in January 1947. Attacking right-back Des Lyttle was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He also helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1961 and made 92 Second Division appearances prior to joining Brighton for 7,000 in January 1963. 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. He also appeared in a central defensive role and netted six goals in 63 League outings but lost his place under Brian Flynn. Among the most consistent performers in the Premier League, fans were sad to see him released at the end of the clubs relegation season in 2018 and move to QPR. Briefly with Birmingham City, he joined Newport County in October 1984, then played for Cardiff again, Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport again, AFC Cardiff and Ebbw Vale. Tough-tackling right-back Andy Gurney was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln and also appeared in the next match at Cheltenham. A tall, rangy full-back, Amankwaah arrived at the Liberty in July 2006 from Yeovil. Young central defender Des Trick featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and was a part-time professional, understudying Noel Dwyer and Johnny King. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. Initially with Coventry City, he joined Torquay United in July 1968 and moved to Crewe Alexandra in July 1969. He was leading marksman in 1979-80, netting eight goals in 54 League outings before being swapped for Crystal Palace's Ian Walsh in March 1982. Former Welsh Schoolboy goalkeeper John Black played for Swansea in the 1964-65 Welsh Cup semi-final. In a bid to gain more experience, he was sent out on loan to Crewe, Southend, Mansfield and Peterborough. DARYL DUFFYThe Scotland Under-21 international arrived in English football from Falkirk in January 2006, signing for Hull City after netting 27 goals in 65 starts north of the border. Joining Workington in July 1961, he later played for Cambridge United and Corby Town. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1995, under his father Frank and uncle Harry Redknapp, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1995 and scored once in nine Second Division games while at the Vetch Field. He revived his career with Garden Village before re-joining Winch Wen. 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. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1991 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Fulham two months later. He scored once in 106 appearances (one as sub) before being sold to Hull City for 300,000 in July 2006. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1966 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Exeter a year later. Flying winger Kevin Moore starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. A former Millwall scholar, he turned professional in April 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot despite gaining two Welsh U-21 caps during the 2002-03 season. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. Moving to Barry Town in August 1959, he retired in May 1964 and resided in Barry until his tragic death in a gas explosion at his home in October 2000. A catalogue of injury problems hampered his progress and he scored once in 104 League games before retiring on medical advice at 25 in January 2003. JULIAN ALSOPStriker Julian Alsop was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Narsingh. 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. 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