His time at the club saw him make his one and only league appearance as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough in August 2009. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1994 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Plymouth nine months later. Moving to struggling Exeter City in January 2003, the Welsh Semi-Pro international was unable to prevent relegation that season but helped reach the Conference play-off final in 2006-07. He contested a first-team slot with Dai Davies and Jimmy Rimmer, playing 20 League games before moving to Cardiff City in August 1985. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. PAUL WILLIAMSLoan right-back Paul Williams featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97 and also featured at right-back, netting three goals in 169 League games before losing his place after injury. Leading marksman in 1991-92, he moved to Blackpool for 55,000 in February 1993 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1993-94, then helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1995-96. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Hull on the final day of the 1991-92 season. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in October 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 victory at home to Scunthorpe in March 1960. He moved to Rangers for 180,000 in May 1986 and starred in their 1986-87 Scottish League title triumph. Signing professional for Norwich City in September 1998, he failed to make an impact and joined Yeovil in August 2000. Starring in their 1980-81 Fourth Division title triumph, he reunited with Dave Cusack at Doncaster in November 1985, then played for Fisher and coached Chelmsford, Heybridge, Dagenham & Redbridge and Fisher. Read. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. Locally born, the older brother of Cliff Jones, he turned professional for Swansea in September 1951 and played in two Welsh Cup finals, netting four goals in 121 League games prior to joining Newport County in June 1958. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. JOHN LEWISWelsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Sold to Millwall for 50,000 in January 1998, he later played for Salisbury. Teenage full-back Steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City. Welsh U-21 winger Stuart Roberts featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Former Welsh Amateur international Terry Cotton was a member of Swansea's 1969-70 promotion squad. SCOTT DONNELLYA strong, forceful midfielder who began his career at QPR before moving to Aldershot Town in the hope of finding first-team football. He was a prolific goalscorer for New York Metro Stars, Miami Fusion and New England Revolution, then had a spell with San Jose Earthquakes prior to joining Swansea in October 2000. After a loan spell back at former club Blackpool, Dobbie was reunited with Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace, helping the Eagles reach the top flight before loan spells at Blackpool. BOBBY OWENStriker Bobby Owen had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1969-70 promotion season. Asoro joined Swedish side Djurgardens IF after leaving the Swans. 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. He netted 12 goals in 127 League games overall until his tragic death in February 1992. 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. The Glasgow-born striker began his career at Scottish giants Rangers, but after finding his playing time restricted he moved to Hibernian, before joining St Johnstone and then Queen of the South. He was a prolific goalscorer for New York Metro Stars, Miami Fusion and New England Revolution, then had a spell with San Jose Earthquakes prior to joining Swansea in October 2000. most capped Welsh internationals of all time. Joined Norwich in 2009 after a loan spell at Swindon. 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. A former Manchester City junior, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making 11 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He was ever-present in 1989-90, netting 23 goals in 175 League games before being sold to Oxford United for 275,000 in July 1990. Versatile Welsh international Mel Charles was capped 21 times while at Swansea. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. Luke moved to Turkish side Elazigspor before joining the MLS in America. He made his debut as a substitute four days later, coming on against Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium in a 3-1 win. The son of former Leicester City and Barnsley goalkeeper Albert Godderidge, he played for hometown Tamworth before joining Swansea in October 1950 and helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017in a player exchange deal that saw Neil Taylor and a small fee go the other way. His time at the Liberty saw him feature in four games as a substitute, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich. 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. Swedish international goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt joined the Swans in the summer of 2015 alongside Lukasz Fabianksi on a three-year deal. 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 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. Welsh international full-back Steve Jenkins starred in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. JOHN HUGHESVersatile striker John Hughes helped Swansea City take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. Signing professional for Rotherham United in January 1962, he moved to Cardiff City for 11,000 in January 1966 and helped them reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68. Later playing for local clubs Bonymaen Athletic and Hillside, he worked as a fettler at the RTB Works in Landone, then was steward of the Bonymaen Sports & Social Club. He made his League debut as a substitute in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln in April 2004 and also featured in the next match, a 3-2 reverse at home to Hull City. He moved to Rochdale in July 1980 and was leading marksman in 1980-81. He made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at Manchester City, as a deputy for Ernie Jones who was on Welsh international duty, making four Second Division appearances for Swansea before re-joining Ton Pentre in July 1947. Leeds United [Youth B] Tweets by @LUFC. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. JAMIE DAVIESTeenage striker Jamie Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 1998-99 campaign. Former Republic of Ireland U-23 midfielder Pat Morrissey had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. He helped qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93 and netted 16 goals in 149 League outings before being sold to Birmingham City for 350,000 in March 1996. Joining Swindon Town in July 2001, he moved to Swansea in September 2004 and featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final success. Gomez was a classy Spanish midfielder who had a real eye for goal during his time at the Liberty. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football. 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. He became a dead-ball specialist as his career progressed, scoring 2 in a major tournament for Wales. 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. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. Later with Locksheath. 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. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. Overcoming a serious knee injury, he joined Brentford in March 2002 and featured in their 2002-03 FA Cup run. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Sold to West Brom for 70,000 in November 1978, he understudied Tony Godden and joined Swansea for 55,000 in February 1980. After spending four seasons at the club and only making 19 appearances, he opted for a move to Burnley where the Lancashire outfit paid 300,000 for his services. Making 15 League appearances for Swansea, he joined Rochdale in June 1948, then played for LincolnCity and Hyde United. Initially with Belfast Celtic, he joined Glenavon in January 1949 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1950, shortly after Welsh international Roy Paul was sold to Manchester City. He had trials at several clubs, then briefly joined York City in September 2002 before playing in Spain. He made ten consecutive Second Division appearances in place of the injured Johnny King but then struggled to oust the Welsh international, playing 17 League games for Swansea before moving to Arbroath in September 1960. He made a record 640 League appearances for Liverpool, starring in five League Championship successes, two FA Cup final triumphs and also helping to win the European Cup and UEFA Cup. Ben Davies may not be the most glamorous left-back in the world, but he's built his career on being a model of consistency. Initially with his three brothers at hometown Waterford, he also played for Shamrock Rovers and Cork Hibernians, representing the League of Ireland before moving to Swansea in August 1959. 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). DONNY PAYNEWelsh Youth goalkeeper Donny Payne played for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. MICKY LENIHANStriker Micky Lenihan featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. [5] Gareth Bale is Wales most capped player with 111 caps. A former Plymouth apprentice, he turned pro in December 1971 and was given his League debut in the following month's 4-0 victory at home to York. Scoring 57 goals in 355 League games, he was sold to Hereford United for 7,000 in August 1973 and later played for Bath City, Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. Goalkeeper Peter Guthrie featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Ex-England Youth striker Rory Fallon (left) scored for Swansea City in 2005-06 League One play-off final. His first season at the club was a great success, winning the Player of the Season award, before a loan move to the Liberty Stadium in January 2012. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before re-joining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. He turned professional a year later and scored nine goals in 128 League games for the Swans prior to joining Ammanford in July 1975, helping them beat Swansea in the 1980 West Wales Senior Cup final. He also featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign and three Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring twice in 230 League games prior to joining Huddersfield for 50,000 in July 1989. Initially with Rutherglen Glencairn, he joined Falkirk in December 1935 and moved to Brentford for 3,500 in June 1937. He spent the rest of his time with the Swans in the reserve team and was released in May 1952, returning to his native Lurgan. Initially at Watford with his twin brother David, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1988 and scored once in five League outings. Young inside-forward Brian Thomas played in Swansea City's 1964-65 League Cup fourth round defeat at eventual winners Chelsea. Rugged left-back Micky Evans was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. He had spells with Hyde United and Connah's Quay Nomads prior to joining Barry Town in June 1995 and helped them win the League of Wales title in two consecutive seasons. His first appearance for the club came seven months later in a 4-1 win over Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup. The former Ajax and Utrecht centre-back first arrived on Welsh shores in the summer of 2016, on a three-year deal. He joined a growing army of Spanish players and scored on his league debut for the club during a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Liberty. He made his League debut in the 3-0 victory at home to Watford in August 1947 and also appeared in that month's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Southport two months before turning professional in June 1976. Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Born in the Ivory Coast, Lamah moved to Belgium to further his playing career with Second Division Vise, before a move to Belgian side Anderlecht in 2005. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Swansea in February 1944 and made his League debut in the 2-0 defeat at home to Spurs in September 1946. He made his league debutas a late substitute at Old Trafford before scoring his first goal in a League Cup tie against Rotherham United. 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. He played his final Swans game at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final in 2011, and was later reunited with Rodgers at Liverpool after a big-money move. He moved to Blackpool in November 1978, then re-joined Exeter in March 1980 and was top scorer as they reached the FA Cup sixth round in 1980-81. Side-lined for almost a year with ankle and knee injuries, he helped the Swans qualify for the League One play-offs and Football League Trophy final, but missed both finals after suffering another knee injury. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Notts County five months before turning professional in July 1981. He moved to Weymouth in July 1978, then Bath again and Yeovil Town before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 1981. He was a Second Division play-off finalist that season and loaned to Swansea in November 2004, briefly featuring in the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Wing-half Alan Godderidge briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. Young defender Mickey Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. IZZY IRIEKPENEx-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. A move to Budapest Honved in Hungary followed before switching to Ho Chi Minh City FC in Vietnam on loan. 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