Clucas found the back of the net three times for the Jacks all of which came against Arsenal. 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. 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. When it comes to the history of Welsh football, Wrexham is a fitting place to start. 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. Narsinghwas born in Amsterdam and after a varied youth career settled at Heerenveen. He netted 54 goals in 270 League games overall before joining Merthyr Tydfil in September 1996, then played for Carmarthen. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. The scenes of jubilation showed just how far Welsh football has come since the 1958 World Cup, where, its said, one of the returning players was innocently asked by a train conductor at Swansea Station if hed been anywhere nice on his holidays. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. He joined Coventry City for 250,000 in July 1992 and was loaned back to Swansea before joining Wycombe Wanderers for 150,000 in September 1995. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1950 and developed in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 4-3 defeat at Notts County in November 1952. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1962 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in September 1964. Welsh Footballer of the Year. Known for his pace down the wing and immaculate skill, he went on to make 84 appearances for the Jacks scoring four goals. RYAN CASEYRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Ryan Casey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. After a shaky start to his time there he gained in confidence and in three seasons he played 52 games, scoring 17 goals. He helped Spurs regain top-flight status in 1977-78, moving to Southend United for 50,000 in September 1978. Winger Johnny Barber understudied Cyril Beech while at the Vetch. Moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965, he won a fourth consecutive Welsh League championship medal in 1965-66 and later played for Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerleon. 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. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and joined Swansea as a part-time professional in August 1946. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. During this period he became a regular for the Israel Under-21 side, while his performances at Tel Aviv brought him to the attention of a number of European clubs. EMLYN HUGHESFormer England international Emlyn Hughes briefly skippered Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. His only other first-team appearance for the Swans was in the 2-0 Freight Rover Trophy defeat at Cardiff City in December 1988. Skilful striker Carl Heggs appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Signing professional for Manchester City in December 1970, he had limited top-flight chances and was loaned to Swansea with Phil Henson and Keith Hanvey in July 1972. IAN DAVIESFormer Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. Initially with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988, helping Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989 and 1991. Joining Plymouth Argyle in November 1983, he had a spell with Newport County before returning to Exeter again in July 1985, netting a club record 129 League goals and becoming their commercial manager. DAVE CARVERExperienced right-back Dave Carver had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Featuring as they beat Swansea in the 1953 West Wales Senior Cup final, he then lived and worked locally until his death in March 1988. Versatile forward Joe Payne was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004. After a mixed spell at Tottenham Hotspur, Gylfi re-joined the Swans in a deal that saw Ben Davies move the other way in 2014. Experienced winger Dave Puttnam briefly played for Swansea City at the start of the 1997-98 campaign. Starting with Caernarfon Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1997 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Scunthorpe United two months later. After spells at Hull City and Mansfield, he reunited with John Toshack at Swansea in September 1983 and made seven League appearances. A real pain to play against, Wales icon Robbie Savage was an all-action, never let your opponent gain a yard on you kind of player. PHIL RAYBOULDFormer Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. However, he played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. He began his career with Bristol City as a trainee before a 2m move to Wigan Athletic. He joined Stoke City in June 2005. The Swans later paid Birmingham 50,000 to make the move permanent. He made his League debut in the Swans' 3-2 defeat at Stockport three months later and understudied Dave Bruton, playing ten League games before joining Bridgend in August 1976. His only League appearance was in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves in March 1987. In an eight-season career at the club, Ashley became ever-present in the centre of defence, captaining the side to the League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in 2013. Appearing for his country in the 1994 World Cup, he joined Chelsea for 900,000 in November 1995, then played for Everton, Fulham, Sheffield United and United States side Charleston Battery. In August 2011 he left the Liberty after 43 appearances (20 as sub) and two goals, signing for Bournemouth in a 125,000 deal and was part of Cherries side that won promotion to the Championship. He turned professional with Rochdale in April 1956 and joined Leicester City in July 1960, appearing in the top-flight as Gordon Banks' understudy. [16] As of November 2022, 105 players have gained 25 caps or more for Wales. A former Manchester United trainee, he turned professional in July 1997 and was loaned to their feeder club Royal Antwerp. Making 23 League appearances for the Swans before moving to Carmarthen Town in January 2003, he has also played for Port Talbot. DAVID POPEYoung right-back David Pope briefly played for Swansea during the 1957-58 campaign. Welsh U-21 striker Tony Bird featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Former Welsh international inside-forward Reg Davies helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1961. Signing professional for Spurs in November 1974, he was loaned to Swansea in February 1977 and made five League appearances. After representing Great Britain in two Olympic Games, he joined Leyton Orient in October 1962 and later played for Belfast Distillery. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. He netted 12 goals in 127 League games overall until his tragic death in February 1992. Welsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a Swansea City trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. After two seasons at Portman Road he began a period of club hopping, featuring for QPR, Derby and the Swans on short-term deals. TERRY BOYLEFormer Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. ERNIE JONESWelsh international winger Ernie Jones was capped twice while at Swansea. BARRIE JONESWelsh international winger Barrie Jones scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Young striker Jeff Griffiths featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. Welsh Youth winger Craig Stiens had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. 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 former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. He made his debut against Monaco in the ECWC first round first-leg two months later, also featuring in the second-leg that the Swans lost 8-0. Locally born, he developed with Tawe United before joining Swansea in August 1942 and contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Terry Elwell. 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. Apart from a brief spell on loan to Werder Bremen in 2016, he remained at the club until the end of the 2016-2017 season before taking up a position as a scout for the club when his playing days ended. After an impressive start to his time in Scotland he left after three years to join the Swans in September 2010, signing until the end of the season. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . STEVE THORNBERTireless midfielder Steve Thornber played for Swansea City in the 1989 Welsh Cup final. He made 14 League appearances before returning to Llanelli in July 1972 and starred as they twice won the Welsh League Premier Division. NICOLAS MAZZINAArgentina U-21 midfielder Nicolas Mazzina briefly played for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Later with Morriston Town, Pontardawe, Milford United and Ammanford Town. He joined Hartlepool United in 2001 where he tasted first team action for the first time, moving on to Cambridge United, Boston United, Stockport County, Wycombe Wanderers, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall before joining the Swans on loan in December 2010. 'Shimmy' made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to QPR in March 1951 and played 16 Second Division games until injury curtailed his professional career in May 1954. BRAD MAYLETT Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. NIGEL DALLINGWinger Nigel Dalling remains the youngest player to appear in the Football League for Swansea City. He scored their penalty winner in the 2003-04 Second Division play-off final and moved to Swansea for 125,000 in January 2006. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. Born in New Zealand, he signed professional for Barnsley in March 1999 and made his League debut in their 4-0 defeat at home to Preston in April 2001. Welsh Amateur international inside-forward Wayne Williams briefly played for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. The former FC Twente, Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers midfielder Leroy Fer first joined the Swans on loan in February 2016, making 11 appearances before making his stay in south Wales permanent in the summer of that year. He helped the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League in 2008 before a spell at Bolton. Warren became player-assistant manager at Salisbury City, and is the grandson of former 1940s star Jim Feeney. A former Blackburn Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1996 and made his League debut while on loan at West Brom in September 1997. He re-joined Swansea as manager between June 1965 and October 1966, then was Pembroke Borough's player-coach. He joined Lewes in August 2004. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. Initially with Loughor Rovers, he played for Grovesend Welfare before joining Swansea initially as an amateur in October 1951. During this period in his career he played for the Dutch Under-21 side before eventually singing for Den Haag. 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. 294. Sold to Hearts for 15,000 in December 1974, he reunited with Jimmy Scoular at Newport County in October 1976 and later played for Barry Town. He moved to Manchester City for 35,000 in July 1968, making his debut in their FA Charity Shield triumph. 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. He helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Hull in August 1950, also replacing the injured Cyril Beech as Swansea lost 6-0 at Sheffield United in their next match. Welsh international winger Jason Bowen starred in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1997, then returned for a second loan spell in August 1997 and made 18 League appearances overall. Moving to Carmarthen soon afterwards, he gained Welsh Semi-Pro recognition and played in the 1999 Welsh Cup final. He made five appearances (three as sub) under Paulo Sousa before tragedy struck in the summer of 2010 as Besian suffered a heart attack in his sleep and passed away aged just 22 in Austria. He helped them win the League Championship in 1988-89 and joined Celtic for 650,000 in May 1990. Making 96 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he became Haverfordwest's player-boss in October 1960. A scholar at the Vetch Field, he helped Swansea win both the Welsh Youth Cup and West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. Later played for Baltimore Blast, Newport County and Southport. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. A further injury in September 1986 ended his playing career and he remained in the Exeter area for several years. He was valued at 100,000 when moving to Leeds United with Rod in July 1991. Goalkeeper Ron Howells was capped twice by Wales after leaving Swansea. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. Moving to Swansea on non-contract terms in September 1997, he made seven Third Division appearances before joining Wisbech Town in December 1997. The goalkeeper came from a footballing family, and started his career at Macclesfield Town in 1995 before moving to Hull City in 1998. He played against Arsenal and Leeds United in FA Cup matches and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1969. REG CUNLIFFEVersatile left-back Reg Cunliffe featured in Swansea's 1947 London Combination Cup final triumph. He moved back to Ipswich on loan in March 2008. STEVE TORPEYStriker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. Were it not for injuries, Aaron Ramsey could easily have become one of the Premier League's greatest ever midfielders. He later played for Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers. Making 43 League appearances, he linked up with Nicholas again at Newport County in May 2003, then helped Grange Quins win promotion in 2004-05. If you have tried in the past to contact us and not had a response, please accept our apololgies. KEVIN KENNERLEYMidfielder Kevin Kennerley had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. The 24-year-old had yet another impressive campaign keeping 20 clean sheets in the league and winning the Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove award. He made just three appearances for the Swans, and spent most of his time on the bench. Popular Players Patrick Mahomes Tom Brady Ezekiel Elliott Saquon Barkley Aaron Rodgers Drew Brees Todd Gurley Khalil Mack Ben Roethlisberger Aaron Donald Kyler Murray 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. He played for Wotton Rovers, Fairford Town, Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town before moving to the Vetch Field for 25,000 in November 1995. Welsh professional footballer, Joe Allen, plays as a midfielder for Championship club,Stoke City, and the Welsh national team. ROBBIE DENNISONFormer Northern Ireland international winger Robbie Dennison had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. He starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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. After a loan spell at Charlton Athletic, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1994 and scored twice in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. ANDY COOKAttacking left-back Andy Cook helped Swansea City reach the 1994 Autoglass Trophy final but missed the Wembley triumph through injury. A Welsh Cup finalist in 1969, he was ever-present in 1970-71 and netted ten goals in 143 League games before moving to Cheltenham in July 1972. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1988, he joined West Brom for 50,000 in June 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. Experienced right-back Dave Carver had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. 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. Right-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. Moving to Barry Town in January 1949, he then played for Hereford United and settled back in his native North-East, residing in South Shields until his death in April 1998. Helping them clinch promotion that season, he had a spell with Rochdale before reuniting with Brian Flynn at Swansea in January 2002. The Welsh Semi-Pro international then had spells with Carmarthen Town, Inter Cardiff and Bridgend. Welsh U-21 central defender Matt Rees had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. His solitary League appearance was in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Huddersfield and he joined Merthyr Tydfil in August 1992 but had to give up football because of a medical condition, briefly resuming with Llanelli. Initially an amateur with Cardiff City, he was a prolific scorer for Bridgend and a member of the 1968 Great Britain Olympic squad. After leaving Forest in 2012, Anderson featured for Bristol City before signing for Ipswich. Long-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Striker Dean Saunders was capped 75 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. Commanding centre-half Reg Weston skippered Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Versatile centre-half Tom Kiley featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Mali international striker Mamady Sidibe appeared for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Cardiff-born, he enjoyed more trips into Europe with the Swans, but broke his ankle in 1983 which eventually forced him to retire from the game having made 110 league appearances for the Swans. He was loaned to Barnsley in October 2005 and joined Swansea in January 2006. A left-back that could also play as a central defender, Joe was born in Cardiff and joined the youth setup at the Liberty in 2007. Wilmot quickly became a club hero as he scored the winning goal in the south Wales Derby in October 2019. He made 30 Second Division appearances for Swansea before being sold to York City for 2,000 in July 1960. TAMAS PRISKINBorn in Komarom in Czechoslovakia, Tamas played for Gyori Eto FC and received Hungarian citizenship in addition to his Slovakian passport. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. 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). He became a regular in the youth set up and signed his first professional contract in November 2012. 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. 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 netted 60 goals in 216 League games before being sold to Halifax Town for 12,000 in August 1973. NEIL CUTLEREx-England Youth goalkeeper Neil Cutler had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. BOBBY OWENStriker Bobby Owen had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1969-70 promotion season. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. ALAN WILKINSYoung midfielder Alan Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds while at the Vetch Field. 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 moved to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving David Giles in February 1982 and netted 11 goals in 37 League games for Swansea before joining Barnsley in July 1984. He has held various other managerial posts including the Welsh national team. Displaced by the arrival of Danny Canning from Cardiff City, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1949 and contested a place with their FA Cup hero Dickie Dyke. 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. He returned to Belgium to play for Royal Antwerp. He made his debut coming off the bench in the 64th minute in a 1-0 home win against Queens Park Rangers and went on to make a further four sub appearances in Swans colours. He played for Tower United in the Swansea League before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1958 and was given his League debut in place of Mal Kennedy in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Stoke City in February 1959. LES CHAPPELLExperienced midfielder Les Chappell starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. 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. After four seasons and playing in over 100 games for the club he was signed by Coventry City. 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. 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. ALAN HOLECentre-half Alan Hole played for Swansea during the 1953-54 campaign. 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