He was loaned to Aldershot and Dagenham & Redbridge, then hometown Swansea in March 2004. He was top scorer in 1971-72 and featured in three Southern League Cup finals during two spells with the Glovers, also playing for Salisbury, Taunton and Bridport. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Luton Town three months later, he played in half of the Second Division matches that season but had few opportunities thereafter and made 27 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in June 1954. Attacking left-wing back JohnHills had two loan spells at Swansea City. 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. Loaned to Swansea in November 1988, he netted three goals in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. 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 featured in the 1978-79 promotion campaign, netting six goals in 55 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Newport County for 12,000 in February 1979. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. Signing professional for Sunderland in July 1991, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Doncaster Rovers before joining Scarborough in December 1996. Later with Haverfordwest and Cardiff City again, he helped Barry Town win the Welsh League title in 1988-89, then played for Aberystwyth. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Scoring three times in 24 Second Division games, he joined Watford in July 1960 and appeared in their first League Cup match, then moved via Kettering Town to Ray Daniel's Hereford United in July 1963. Welsh Youth winger Nigel French played under three managers while at Swansea City. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in November 1975, he joined Crystal Palace in January 1978 and was swapped for Bristol City's Kevin Mabbutt in October 1981. He emigrated to Australia. Ex-Welsh Schoolboy centre-forward Dai James helped Swansea win the 1947 London Combination Cup final. He reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1964, then became Ton Pentre's player-manager. What we do know is that although he may not have started every game in 2015/16, he was a valuable squad member that made 25 appearances. 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. WARREN FEENEYWarren was a Northern Ireland international who signed for the Swans on a four-month loan from Cardiff City in August 2007. Also featuring in the next match at Charlton Athletic, he was sold to Plymouth Argyle for 2,000 in June 1959 but failed to secure a first-team slot and joined Haverfordwest in July 1960. Long-serving Welsh international inside-forward Herbie Williams was capped three times while at Swansea. He was only at the Liberty for one season, making just a solitary appearance against Billericay in the FA Cup. Welsh international winger Ernie Jones was capped twice while at Swansea. He featured in Saints' 1977-78 promotion success, moving to Gillingham for 30,000 in September 1978. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. AMBROSE WILSONRight-half Ambrose Wilson was one of several Irish players signed by Swansea during the early post-war era. He played nearly 300 games for Newport, reuniting with Billy Lucas at the Vetch Field in July 1967 and making eight Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining John Charles' Hereford United in July 1968. Versatile inside-forward Jack Haines gained England international recognition after leaving Swansea. A regular for Wales at senior level and an excellent servant for the Swans with 179 appearances, he moved to Aston Villa in 2017 as part of a 5m swap deal for Jordon Ayew, gaining promotion back to the Premier League in 2019. Ever-present as Pompey reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1991-92, he also helped qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1992-93 and reunited with Frank Burrows on loan to Swansea in December 1993. Following John Beck to Preston in July 1993, he played for Cambridge again, Guang Deong, Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Kettering and Crawley before becoming player-manager at Hednesfod Town. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 victory at Bury two months later and deputised for Tom Kiley in the heart of defence, making 21 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Kettering Town with his brother Colin in July 1954. He made his professional debut at Crystal Palace, but unable to break into the first team andwas loaned out to Den Haag and Northampton Town, before leaving the club in June 2018 to sign for Portuguese club Nacional. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. He was capped 32 times and moved to Swansea as player-coach in August 1954, succeeding Billy McCandless as player-boss a year later. DANNY CANNINGWelsh goalkeeper Danny Canning helped Swansea clinch the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. 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. After the Swans relegation in 2018, Ki remained In the Premier League by signing for Newcastle United before moving on to Mallorca in Spain. 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. Selected to represent the French Universities side while at Swansea, he moved to Clermont in July 2001, and also played for French rivals Rheims and Nimes. Ginger-haired full-back Kitch Fisher was an imposing figure in Swansea's defence in the immediate post-war era. He later played for Maesteg Park and Port Talbot. He then managed Haverfordwest and Morriston. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Sold to Dundee for 105,000 in August 1990, he joined Hartlepool United in August 1993 and later played for Bishop Auckland. Starring in their 1979-80 Fourth Division title triumph, he rejoined Rochdale in July 1984 but a pelvic injury ended his playing career. He played for Sarajevo in his native country before moving to the Vetch Field for 100,000 in February 1981. He made six League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in July 1976, he gained top-flight experience and joined Newport County in September 1980. 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 moved to Coventry in January 1934 and starred in their 1935-36 Third Division (South) title triumph. His contract ended in the summer of 2007 and he opted to join Swansea alongside another former team-mate, Ferrie Bodde. He played 86 League games before joining Tranmere Rovers in June 1983. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. His son of the same name also played for Newport. 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. Vote up the best soccer players from Wales, and help decide who . He featured in four successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was loaned to Swansea in January 1973, making three League appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Upload it here. [5] Bale also holds the record for the most goals scored for Wales having scored 41 goals, overtaking Ian Rush's record in March 2018.[7]. OWAIN TUDUR JONESWelsh international midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. Central defender Max Thompson featured in Swansea City's 1982 Welsh Cup final triumph. Terry Yorath signed him in March 1988 and he netted four goals in 31 League outings for Swansea before returning to Hong Kong with Happy Valley in May 1989. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. DAVID BERESFORD Ex-England Youth international winger David Beresford had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. ANDY ROBINSONMidfielder Andy Robinson played in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. He join Stoke City in the summer of 2018. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. Initially with Aberdeen, he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 100,000 in May 1969 and moved to Newcastle United for a similar fee in December 1974. Kerry joined Welsh Premier League side Neath in 2010 and then Merthyr Tydfil. Making three League appearances, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and starred in their 1961 Southern League Cup final success and 1963-64 Southern League title triumph before injury ended his career. Briefly with Finn Harps, he then had spells at Port Talbot, Llanelli, Afan Lido and Port Talbot again. He turned professional in July 2003 and regularly featured as substitute during the 2003-04 campaign, making his Wales U-21 debut in Azerbaijan in September 2004. 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. He joined Arsenal for 40,000 in February 1974 and was ever-present in 1976-77, moving to Aston Villa for 70,000 in August 1977. Initially with Shell Juniors and Burnell's Ironworks, he joined Port Vale in March 1938 and scored on his League debut in their 4-1 win over Rochdale the following month. He was top scorer in 2003-04, then helped win the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup in 2004-05. Bale was electrifying for Tottenham after his defensive minded reins were let off, and there was little surprise when Real Madrid eventually came calling. DAVE ROBERTSWinger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. The Cardiff-born striker is much travelled, having started his career with Wolves. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. He played alongside Rory Keane, making 88 League appearances prior to joining Ipswich Town with Sammy McCrory in March 1950. Locally born, he played for Sketty Church before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1948. He joined West Brom for 25,000 in March 1988, moving to Swansea in January 1989 and netting once in 19 League outings. He returned to live in Swansea in November 1976. He helped them twice win the Welsh League title, later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Cwmamman and Ammanford again. GRAHAM WILLIAMSWelsh international outside-left Graham Williams featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He has since played for SPAL and Cagliari. He scored once in eight Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. Welsh U-23 inside-forward Derek Draper was an influential figure in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup run. He was unlucky to miss the 1988 Fourth Division play-off final and 1989 Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring nine times in 227 League outings for the Swans before joining the South Wales Police in October 1991. MIKE PINNEREngland Amateur goalkeeper Mike Pinner made his solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea in the 4-2 victory at home to champions Liverpool in May 1962. Previously with GVI Helsinger and HIK Copenhagen in his native country, he moved to the Vetch Field on a short-term contract in March 1997 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 win at Barnet. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001. Helping them win promotion in 1964-65, he joined Boston United in July 1966, then played for Scarborough and became a dairyman in York. Captaining them in the 2004 Intertoto Cup first round tie against FC Dinaburg. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, the youth team skipper made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United in November 1996. 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. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. Rugged central defender Neil Sharp featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. 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 played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. A former Aston Villa trainee, he signed professional in February 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 2003. The first foreign player to sign for a Football League side since Great Britain entered the Common Market, he combined playing with his job at BSC Port Talbot and made his solitary League appearance in place of Steve Potter in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Stockport in August 1976. He made 83 League appearances before joining Hamrun Spartans in August 1986, then coached in China and Canada. 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. A former Charlton Athletic amateur, he represented the Army during national service and signed professional at the Vetch Field in August 1952. He joined the club on a three-month emergency loan in September 2008, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Southampton but later returning to Birmingham at the end of his loan spell after two appearances. Scoring twice in 26 League outings, he moved to Chester City in July 2002 and was loaned to Nuneaton, Forest Green and Leigh RMI prior to joining Droylsden and Stalybridge Celtic. In total, he made 104 appearances (13 as sub), scoring 51 goals. Made 280 appearances in all competitions - scoring seven goals - and famously lifted the Championship Play-Off title and League Cup at Wembley. In July 2019 he left the Swans and joined Scottish Championship club Dundee United on a three-year deal. Helped Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he moved via Southend United to Brentford in July 1995 and starred as they won the Third Division title in 1998-99, were LDV Vans Trophy finalists in 2000-01 and Second Division play-off finalists in 2001-02. Moving to Cambridge in March 1996, he joined Stevenage Borough in July 1998 and later played for Doncaster, Goole, North Ferriby, Denaby, Brigg, Goole again and Hall Road Rangers. Loaned to Swansea in December 1991, he scored once in five League outings while at the Vetch Field. View history. He also featured in Swansea's 1978-79 promotion campaign and scored once in 39 League games prior to joining Plymouth Argyle for 10,000 in January 1980. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. Born in Lille, he was a prolific goalscorer in Paris St Germain's reserve team but had limited chances and was loaned to struggling Swansea in February 2001, together with French U-21 midfielder Nicolas Fabiano. He netted four goals in 49 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Carlisle United in August 1992. Starring as they won promotion in 1978-79 and were ECWC quarter-finalists in 1979-80, he later played for Gloucester City. The following season, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of 20.5 million. Later with Stoke City, Cardiff City, Swansea again, Barry Town and Haverfordwest, he has since served Swansea in various capacities including caretaker manager, assistant-manager, head of youth development and first team coach. He scored on his debut, coming on as a substitute in a Europa League match at home to Malmo of Sweden, and netted again in the same competition against Romanias Petrolul Ploiesti. He turned professional in July 2004 and joined Swansea on loan at the same time as his team-mate Kevin McLeod was signed for 60,000 in February 2005. 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. Despite many initially dismissing the idea of two actors wanting to run a Welsh football team (currently playing in the less-than-glamorous fifth-tier of the English football league) as something of a joke, the new owners were deadly serious about their ambitions to help the club recapture former glories. He helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs that season and was sold to Wycombe Wanderers for 100,000 in October 2001. He was a prolific goalscorer for the reserves and scored on his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. Featuring in a midfield role after Harry Gregg became manager, his only goal in 81 League games came in Swansea's 3-1 win at home to Wrexham in December 1972. ALAN CURTISWelsh international striker Alan Curtis was an influential figure in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. He has since played for SPAL and Cagliari. 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. He scored the third goal in that memorable play-off final win over Reading at Wembley and featured for the Swans in their opening Premier League clash against Manchester City the following August. He was given his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rotherham but then had to wait until February 1958 for his next League appearance. 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. He had two loan spells at Cheltenham Town last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale. With the lack of opportunities open to him, Jazz moved out on loan to Crystal Palace and then Huddersfield Town. 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