He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1951 and deputised for Jack O'Driscoll in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest October 1951. Laura McAllister receiving a Welsh cap from Robbie Savage (left) and Dean Saunders (right). Welsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King while at Swansea. The brother of Cardiff City striker Wayne Hughes, he signed professional for Bristol Rovers in February 1980 and moved to the Vetch Field in June 1984. Leeds United Football Club : Country: England : Founded: . Indeed, he earned 32 Wales caps and even went on to coach the national side. Sold to Millwall for 50,000 in January 1998, he later played for Salisbury. He netted four goals in 49 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Carlisle United in August 1992. Centre-forward Eddie Passmore played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. 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. His solitary goal in 18 League games came in the Swans' 3-0 victory at home to Macclesfield in September 2003 and he moved to Portsmouth for 175,000 in January 2004. He deputised for internationals like Dai Thomas and Arthur Willis, scoring once in 37 Second Division games until injury ended his playing career in May 1959. Top scorer in two consecutive seasons, including their 2001-02 promotion success, he joined Oxford United in June 2003 and has since played for Northampton, Tamworth, Newport County and Carmarthen. Making 16 League appearances for the Swans, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in August 2007, then returned to Peterborough in January 2008. A highly-rated competitive defensive midfielder or full-back, he suffered his fair share of injuries in his career and was released from the club in 2010 after six appearances (one as sub). He missed the start of the season after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 win at home to Brighton in November 1996. Initially with Burnley, he starred as they won the Second Division title in 1972-73 and joined Derby County in November 1975. He netted three goals in 157 League games for Swansea before re-joining Merthyr in July 1958, then reunited with his brother Cyril at Hereford United and Brecon Corinthians. 6 Rodon. REUBEN AGBOOLAVersatile left-back Reuben Agboola gained Nigerian international recognition whilst at Swansea City. He later played for Wellington Town, Tranmere Rovers, Port Vale, Runcorn and Oswestry again. Loaned to Swansea in March 1970, he scored once in six League games. Welsh Youth full-back Roger Mullen understudied Wyndham Evans while at SwanseaCity. Rugged central defender Neil Sharp featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Kingsley made his first team debut for Falkirk in a 2-1 win against Partick Thistle at just 16. He helped Latics win the Third Division title in 1996-97, then qualify for the Second Division play-offs three times. He had a trial with Cardiff City before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in November 2000 but failed to make an impact and decided to switch codes, following his father Adrian Barwood into Rugby Union. Subsequently working at Aluminium Wire & Cable in Port Tennant, he died in Swansea in February 2004. He later played for Torquay, Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr before working for the PFA. Moving to Swansea from Ton Pentre in October 1938, he was an important figure in the 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph and netted 14 goals in 160 League games prior to joining Manchester City in July 1950. A former Tranmere Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot at PrentonPark and moved to Swansea in February 1998. After the Swans were relegated at the end of the 2017-18 season, he was transferred to Fulham for a fee believed to be in the region of 20m. His outstanding performances earned him the Wales Player of the Year award for 2012 and he went on to follow Brendan Rodgers to Liverpool in a 15million deal in the summer after 128 appearances (35 as sub) and seven goals. He was ever-present in the Shakers' 1982-83 promotion near-miss, moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in October 1984 and making four consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Teenage defender Mark Davies briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1991-92 campaign. After joining Swansea City in 2008, Williams guided the club to Premier League promotion for the first time in 2011 - with his reliability and leadership qualities leading to many calls for interest from the 'big six'. He played against Arsenal and Leeds United in FA Cup matches and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1969. Moving to Scunthorpe United in July 1993, he re-joined Halifax in February 1996, then played for Bradford PA. Upon his release at the end of the 2009-10 season he signed for Port Talbot Town in the Welsh Premier League. 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. Scott decided to leave the club in August 2012 after 83 appearances (11 as sub) to join Manchester City where he had a loan spell at West Brom. A leader on the field and a regular goalscorer from midfield for Accrington, he found it difficult at the Liberty to secure a place in the starting line-up and after only one season returned to his former club on a free transfer after 39 appearances (11 as sub). Football Museum Officer at Wrexham Museum. GILBERT BEECHLong-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. He possessed electrifying pace and strength on the ball, scoring his solitary goal in three Third Division games in Swansea's 2-0 win over Chester City two months later. Managed Doncaster, Darlington, Oldham and Bristol Rovers. After a season with the under-23s, he made his senior debut in an FA Cup loss at Oxford United in January 2016. Ex-Welsh Youth striker Lyndon Simmonds had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. Captaining them in the 2004 Intertoto Cup first round tie against FC Dinaburg. Joining Halifax Town initially on loan in September 2002, he later played for Morecambe before becoming a member of Tranmere's coaching staff in July 2004. In 2013 Mark left the club after 140 appearances (25 as sub) and three goals to join Charlton on loan before making the move permanent. 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. He later played for Aylesbury, St Albans, Chertsey, Bedford and Berkhamsted, also working for Chelsea's football in the community scheme. Overall, Saunders netted 45 times in the Premier League in just under 200 appearances. Signing professional for Portsmouth in February 1982, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1986 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88. Signing professional for hometown Swansea in November 1949, he was twice leading marksman and scored as the Swans took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. He played for Long Eaton and Alvechurch prior to joining Leicester City in June 1987, then had a spell with Peterborough United before moving to Motherwell for 100,000 in August 1989. JASON PRICEWelsh U-21 winger Jason Price starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. A former Sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in October 1983 and moved to the Vetch Field on a non-contract basis in September 1984. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in July 1972, he was leading marksman in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion success and moved to Leeds United for 350,000 in June 1979. 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. Moving to Cardiff City for 28,500 in February 1962, he later played for Portmadoc, Port Vale and Haverfordwest. Loaned to Swansea in October 1977, he made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field. STUART JONESWelsh U-21 right-back Stuart Jones was a fringe member of Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion winning squad. He moved to Weymouth in July 1978, then Bath again and Yeovil Town before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 1981. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1994, helping reach the Autoglass Trophy final and making 13 League appearances. He joined Cardiff City for 85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1988-89, he moved to Swansea in July 1993 and made seven League appearances prior to joining Barry Town in June 1994. Locally born, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Torquay in April 1987 and turned professional in July 1989. Joining Arsenal in November 1937, he helped win the League Championship in 1937-38 and moved to Swansea in May 1946. He was a League Cup finalist in 1976 and joined Aston Villa for 275,000 in January 1978, moving to the Vetch Field for 150,000 in July 1979. Signing professional for Wolves in January 1972, he featured in their 1974 League Cup final triumph and moved to Coventry City in September 1975. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. 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. A tall, rangy full-back, Amankwaah arrived at the Liberty in July 2006 from Yeovil. He played four more Second Division games during the 1964-65 season and helped the reserves win the Welsh League title three times. Making 31 League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he was forced to retire with a serious knee injury in January 1975. He helped Swansea qualify for the promotion play-offs in 1996-97 and 1998-99, netting 11 goals in 120 League games before reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster in November 2001. His football career was badly affected by the Second World War and he played for Kingswood Aero Engineers and Soundwell before joining Bristol Rovers in August 1946. Liverpool youth star Rhian Brewster joined the Swans in January 2020 on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with former manager Steve Cooper with whom he won the under-17 World Cup title with England. An icon of strength, support and resilience, embracing the past whilst looking to the future. He made his League debut in Swansea's 3-2 victory at home to Nottingham Forest in September 1946 and netted 13 goals in 52 League outings before being sold to Newport County for 5,000 in October 1949. Teenage defender Richard Duffy featured in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in July 1976, he gained top-flight experience and joined Newport County in September 1980. He made his debut for the club in a League Cup tie against Northampton Town and a Premier League start against Blackburn Rovers. Helping them win promotion in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in exchange for Chris Marustik in October 1985 and netted six goals in 35 League games prior to joining Newport County in August 1986. 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. Making 24 League appearances for the Swans, he joined Newport County in August 1948 and later worked at Maerdy Colliery. Later played for Bath City. CYRIL BEECHHard-working winger Cyril Beech scored in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final triumph. He helped clinch promotion in 1987-88 and scored nine goals in 178 League games prior to joining Merthyr in March 1991, becoming Bristol City's community officer. RAY WALLACEEngland U-21 midfielder Ray Wallace had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. PHIL PURNELLFlying winger Phil Purnell had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. MEL NURSEWelsh international centre-half Mel Nurse had two spells at Swansea. The Neath-born forward was a Welsh Semi-Pro international, who had loan spells with CF Balaguer, Ostersunds and Newport County during his time with the Swans after signing in July 2005. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987. His career was effectively ended by a knee injury in September 1982, playing 48 League games before joining Perth Azzurri in May 1984. Roy Bentley paid 26,000 for him in January 1972 and he netted five goals in 89 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Haverfordwest in August 1975. After going out on loan to Watford, where he also never played a first team game, he left Stamford Bridge in 2007 to sign for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. Making 140 League appearances before joining Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in January 1965, he later played for Charlton Athletic and was a publican in Wolverhampton until his death in December 1992. He deputised for Keith Walker alongside Christian Edwards in the heart of Swansea's defence and impressed with his aerial strength. For every Giggs, the Welsh have had a Bale next in line. Tall central defender David Theobald featured in Swansea City's 2002-03 relegation battle. 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 starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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. 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. 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 joined local side Tottenham Hotspur in 1996 and despite not featuring for the firs team at White Hart Lane, he moved north of the border to join Scottish side Motherwell. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. Helping the Gunners win the Football Combination title in 1983-84, he spent the 1984-85 campaign on loan to Leyton Orient. Wing-half Peter Davies featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. RAY DANIELWelsh international centre-half Ray Daniel ended his League career with hometown Swansea. 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 reunited with Warren Joyce at Hull City in July 1999, but an ankle injury hampered his progress and he joined Halifax Town in August 2001. [6] Players who reach 50 appearances for Wales are awarded a golden cap. PAUL HARRISCentral defender Paul Harris was a member of Harry Griffiths' squad at SwanseaCity. He also appeared in a central defensive role and netted six goals in 63 League outings but lost his place under Brian Flynn. ROBBIE JAMESWelsh international midfielder Robbie James was capped 19 times while at Swansea City. Experienced right-back Dave Carver had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. His solitary Second Division appearance came in place of Billy Lucas in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Bury in April 1952. Vote for Your Favourite Welsh Football Players 1 Gareth Bale (Welsh Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger) 207 88 Birthdate: July 16, 1989 Sun Sign: Cancer Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales This email address is being protected from spambots. He had two loan spells at Cheltenham Town last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale. Scoring three goals in 21 League outings, he later played for Rochdale, Airdrie, Macclesfield and Curzon Ashton. Striker Geoff Bray was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1975-76. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot with the Bees and was loaned to Swansea on transfer deadline day in March 2004. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Rotherham United the following month, he scored twice in five League outings prior to joining Cardiff City on a similar non-contract basis in March 1986. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. Also a qualified teacher, he was a wholehearted player who never gave anything less than 100 per cent during his time at the Liberty. 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. Moving to Wrexham in March 1992, he later played for Halifax, Torquay, Weymouth, Merthyr, Carmarthen and Llanelli. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in April 1974 and starred in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, as well as three Welsh Cup final triumphs. Former Welsh international wing-half Ron Burgess had a spell as Swansea's player-manager. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Lincoln City in April 1985. ALAN GODDERIDGEWing-half Alan Godderidge briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. He made his first-team debut in Swansea's 1-0 Milk Cup second round second-leg defeat at Colchester United in October 1983 and his solitary Second Division appearance was in that month's 1-0 reverse at home to Blackburn Rovers. He went on to become the club's all-time record goalscorer and won every major honour. 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. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. He also managed QPR twice and Tottenham Hotspur. It took a 5.5m transfer to bringclassy midfielder Ki to the Liberty Stadium from Celtic in August 2012 where he became a regular in midfield and helped the club to a League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in an unfamiliar sweeper position. Moving to Doncaster Rovers in July 1974, he had a spell with Portland Timbers before joining Swansea in September 1976. SHAUN GARNETTCentral defender Shaun Garnett was Jan Molby's first signing for Swansea City. Ex-England Youth striker Nathan Tyson played on loan for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. GEORGE SMITHExperienced midfielder George Smith missed just three matches for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. He netted eight goals in 41 League games while at the Vetch Field before being sold to Torquay United for 2,000 in March 1989. He also played for Haverfordwest. He resided in Griffithstown until his death in April 1999. Sold to Chelsea for 300,000 in August 1991, he joined Brentford for 275,000 in November 1992 and later played for Port Vale, Lincoln City and Hartlepool again. He also had three spells as Darlington's manager. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. He joined Swansea for 3,000 in June 1947 and helped reach two consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 24 goals in 118 League outings before moving to Llanelly in September 1952. His solitary League appearance for Swansea was as substitute in the 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City in March 1969. Attacking left-wing back JohnHills had two loan spells at Swansea City. He joined rivals Manchester City five months later, then played for Royal Antwerp and Seiko prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in December 1986. Scoring on his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln, he also appeared in the next two matches against Hull City and Bristol Rovers. Settling in South Africa, he died in January 2000. His time at the club was confined to just a single FA Cup appearance at Darlington. 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. 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