He moved to Swansea for 60,000 in July 1979, playing 59 League games while at the Vetch Field before joining Carlisle United for 40,000 in August 1981. Reuniting with Brian Flynn at the Vetch Field in July 2003, he starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, won promotion in 2004-05, then lifted the Football League Trophy and were play-off finalists in 2005-06. He later played for Exeter City and Llanelli. SHAUN CHAPPLEWelsh U-21 midfielder Shaun Chapple featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Collins was a Wales Under-21 full-back who started his career at Swindon Town before moving to Fulham. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. Known for his pace down the wing and immaculate skill, he went on to make 84 appearances for the Jacks scoring four goals. 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. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Unable to command a regular first-team slot during the 1997-98 campaign, he played 15 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being released in March 1998, then returned to Portugal. Looking for more first team games he moved to Sevilla in 2004 where he became a regular in midfield, and was part of the team that was victorious in the 2006 UEFA Cup. Teenage midfielder Leighton Harvey helped SwanseaCity reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76. He scored on his League debut in their 3-0 win at home to Torquay the following month and helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1947-48. Featuring in their 1964-65 Fourth Division title campaign, he became Cape Town City's player-coach in May 1965 and later coached in the Western Province. 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. A former Arsenal amateur, he joined Swansea initially on trial in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at home to Doncaster the following month. Featuring in the 1967-68 FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Arsenal, he made 36 League appearances before a knee injury ended his career, then was a coach and scout back at Bristol Rovers. Briefly playing for the Cayman Islands in two friendly matches, he moved to Woking in May 2003 and joined Havant & Waterlooville in July 2004. His solitary goal in nine Fourth Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at Brentford in December 1968 and he moved to Yeovil Town in July 1969. Leading marksman in their 1997-98 promotion triumph, he re-joined Leyton Orient in January 2001 and moved to Swansea in January 2003. He made his League debut in that month's 2-1 victory at home to Stoke City but lost his first-team place in 2001-02 and his solitary goal in 43 League outings was a long-range strike in Swansea's 2-0 win over Mansfield in March 2002. 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. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. His career was effectively ended by a knee injury in September 1982, playing 48 League games before joining Perth Azzurri in May 1984. JOHNNY BARBERWinger Johnny Barber understudied Cyril Beech while at the Vetch. 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. The left-back began his professional career with Birmingham City. Locally born, he was an Arsenal apprentice and a member of their squad, including Liam Brady, that won the South East Counties League title and FA Youth Cup in 1971-72. Former Welsh international right-back Jackie Roberts appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. PERCY HOOPERGoalkeeper Percy Hooper contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Owen Roberts while at Swansea. Such was his success in his opening season at the club, he was one of five Swans players who would make the prestigious PFA Team of the Year. 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. SAM RICKETTSWelsh international full-back Sam Ricketts was capped ten times while at Swansea City. 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. Signing professional for Liverpool in November 1972, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1975 and scored twice in six League outings. GARY COBBAttacking midfielder Gary Cobb had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. Pembridge, who has won 54 caps for Wales, is now coaching at Fulham. Welsh international centre-forward Stan Richards was leading marksman in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Welsh U-21 central defender Matt Rees had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. Moving to Walsall in July 1952, he also failed to secure a regular first-team slot with the Saddlers and re-joined Tamworth in July 1953. 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. LINTON BROWNFast striker Linton Brown appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. After helping the Tykes secure promotion to the Championship, he joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year-deal. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. A big, strong, powerful front man, he found that he was used as a substitute more often than not, but did score some important goals while at the club. He played extensively in the Welsh League for Haverfordwest, Llanelli (twice), Maesteg, Port Talbot and Morriston. He scored twice on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Rotherham United but suffered injury problems during his time at the Vetch Field. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Everton in October 1952 and played nine consecutive Second Division games in place of Steve Leavy. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. With the exception of a now-near-mythical run to the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup (where the team narrowly lost to a Brazil side featuring a 17-year-old Pele), and a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Yugoslavia at Euro 76, Wales failed to qualify for any major tournaments, enduring a catalogue of mostly miserable campaigns punctured with a handful of excruciating what if moments, with the team falling at the final hurdle of qualification often in dramatic fashion. A former Manchester City apprentice, he turned professional in October 1973 but was unable to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in August 1974. 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. Later with Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Barry Town and Goytre. Versatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Initially with CorkCity, he appeared for Waterford in the 1941 FAI Cup final and after a spell at Shelbourne, played for Cork United in two FAI Cup finals including their 1947 success. Locally born, he played for South Wales Builders before signing part-time for Swansea in June 1950. He played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. From here he was loaned out again, first to Southampton and then to Leeds United in February 2008. Former England U-23 midfielder Barry Powell briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Hamer was a regular starter for the Swans that season until the arrival of Andy Fisher in January. Striker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. Brewster ended the campaign with 11 goals in 22 appearances before securing a permanent move to Sheffield United. 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. LEN HILLFormer Welsh Youth midfielder Len Hill appeared for Swansea City during the 1970-71 campaign. He made a goalscoring debut in a League Cup tie against Yeovil, before netting his first league goal against the Swans in a 3-0 win at the Liberty in August 2009. Starting with Bridgend Town, he joined Cheltenham Town in January 1992 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. He was leading marksman in 1993-94 and scored 26 times in 124 League games before being sold to Birmingham City for 350,000 in July 1995. He went on to score 25 goals that season, departing to Sheffield Uniteds Bramall Lane at the end of the campaign. He was a regular in the side for five seasons, playing in midfield and gaining two promotions while playing a key part in our first season in the Premier League. Helping the Swans twice win the West Wales Senior Cup, he netted five goals in 18 League outings before being sold to Scunthorpe United for 2,000 in July 1951. The right back spent four months with the Swans during the 2021-22 campaign on loan from parent club Manchester United. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional in July 1999, making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at Leyton Orient five months later. Later playing for Worcester City, Stourbridge, Stafford Rangers, Halesowen Town and Rushall Olympic before scouting for various Midlands clubs. [2] They have played over 100 fixtures against England and Scotland,[3] regularly competing against both in the British Home Championship between 1884 and 1984, winning the competition on twelve occasions. JIMMY RIMMEREx-England international goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer had two spells at Swansea City. Whatever the case, England's top flight would not have been the same without them. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. ALAN MORRISEx-Welsh Youth winger Alan Morris helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1960-61. 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. Flying winger Dave O'Gorman played under four different managers while at Swansea City. He netted eight goals in 198 League games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Hereford United in March 1980, then played for TrowbridgeTown, Forest Green Rovers, Maesteg Park, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Llanelli. He was Rovers' first-ever substitute against Walsall in October 1965 and had a spell as captain before moving to Swansea for 1,000 in March 1967. ROB KINGWelsh Youth full-back Rob King briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1996-97 campaign. Wing-half Davo Williams missed just one match for Swansea during the 1951-52 season. 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 was joint top scorer in 1956-57, netting 38 goals in 84 Second Division games before joining Liverpool in exchange for Roy Saunders plus 4,000 in March 1959. He also managed QPR twice and Tottenham Hotspur. Sold to Birmingham City for 150,000 in October 1972, the Welsh international joined Wrexham in August 1976 and starred in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Bradford City for 130,000 in June 1989, he followed him back to Swansea in exchange for Robbie James in August 1990. A former junior with hometown Luton, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1989 and made his solitary League appearance in the 1-0 defeat at Chester six months later. From a notable football family, he signed professional for Swansea in May 1952 and played for his hometown club in consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 47 goals in 168 Second Division games before following Terry Medwin to Tottenham Hotspur for 35,000 in February 1958. He is the current captain of the Wales national team and one of the most capped Welsh internationals of all time. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1946. 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. A student at Swansea University, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Aldershot in April 1968. Midfielder Dave Moss played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. JEFF GRIFFITHSYoung striker Jeff Griffiths featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. He impressed with Northwood prior to joining Watford in March 2003 and topped their goalscoring charts in 2003-04. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. 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. Since then he has played for Carmarthen Town, Pontardawe and Garden Village. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. Former Welsh international wing-half Ron Burgess had a spell as Swansea's player-manager. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. 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. DEREK BRAZILRepublic of Ireland U-21 defender Derek Brazil had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 campaign. Featuring in the 1967-68 FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Arsenal, he made 36 League appearances before a knee injury ended his career, then was a coach and scout back at Bristol Rovers. Joining Arsenal in November 1937, he helped win the League Championship in 1937-38 and moved to Swansea in May 1946. Welsh U-23 defender Tony Screen was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1973-74. IAN WALSHWelsh international striker Ian Walsh scored a hat-trick in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. Later with Merthyr Tydfil, Worcester City and Merthyr again, his career was ended by a recurring ankle injury. He helped them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, then played with John Cornforth at Exeter and Newport County before moving to Tiverton. Signing professional for Arsenal in February 1963, he helped them win the Football Combination title that season but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field in December 1964. A former Nottingham Forest trainee, he signed professional in December 1999 and was given his League debut in their 3-1 victory at Stockport County in February 2002. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. He was a promotion winner in 1975-76. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic seven months before turning professional in March 1986. Also helping the Swans qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, the Welsh international scored three penalties in 566 League games before re-joining Newport County in June 2004. Versatile defender Gary Chivers played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. Initially with Plymouth Argyle, he helped them reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and moved to Norwich City in June 1974. He moved to Bedford Town in August 1970 and scouted for Nottingham Forest. He starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1964-65. Ever-present in 1976-77, he netted eight goals in 90 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Its a summer that changed the outlook of football in Wales, and the team consisting of now-household names like Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen were paraded through the streets of Cardiff in an open-top bus. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. But a fee of over 7 million pounds saw him leave England and move to Germany with 1899 Hoffenheim. KITCH FISHERGinger-haired full-back Kitch Fisher was an imposing figure in Swansea's defence in the immediate post-war era. Appearances and goals are composed of FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Football Championship and each competition's required qualification matches, as well as numerous international friendly tournaments and matches. The Dutch goalkeeper joined the Swans in 2017 after successful spells at Eredivisie clubs Feyenoord and SC Heerenveen. From a notable football family, he signed professional for Swansea in May 1952 and played for his hometown club in consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 47 goals in 168 Second Division games before following Terry Medwin to Tottenham Hotspur for 35,000 in February 1958. He died in Bridgend in July 1997. Warren became player-assistant manager at Salisbury City, and is the grandson of former 1940s star Jim Feeney. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. 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. GARETH PHILLIPSWelsh U-21 midfielder Gareth Phillips was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division championship squad. Prior to his spell at Oakwell, Mawson had spells at Brentford, Maidstone, Luton Town, Welling United and Wycombe Wanderers. Moving to Plymouth Argyle in August 1983, he starred as they were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1983-84, then returned from a spell at Rotherham in March 1986. Initially with Sunderland, he joined Grimsby Town for 8,000 in February 1967. Scoring twice in 36 League games for Swansea, he later joined Liverpool's coaching staff. His son Richard became Swansea's head physio. COLIN WEST (2)Ex-England Youth striker Colin West had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. He helped them regain top-flight status in 1950-51 and skippered City to two consecutive FA Cup finals, including their 1956 Wembley success. Inside-forward Peter Donnelly played for Swansea during the 1961-62 campaign. DAVID D'AURIAWelsh Youth midfielder David D'Auria was a young member of Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion squad. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. He was awarded the MBE shortly after scoring in Liverpool's 1977 European Cup final triumph and had a spell with Los Angeles Aztecs before reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in August 1978. He was loaned to Weston-Super-Mare before joining Swansea in July 2002 and made his solitary League appearance as a substitute in the 1-0 victory at home to Southend three months later. He overcame a knee injury before reuniting with Kenny Jackett at Swansea in June 2004 but failed to secure a regular first team slot and was loaned to Cambridge City in March 2005, helping them reach the Nationwide South play-off final. The son of Roy Chapman, he began with Stoke City and was twice top scorer prior to joining Arsenal for 500,000 in August 1982. Signed in the summer of 2007 from Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bodde went on to become a firm fans favourite at the Liberty Stadium. Helping the reserves win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55, he netted four goals in 130 League games before joining Llanelli in August 1955. He moved to Burnley in July 1988, then Northwich Victoria, Belgian side Binchoise, Altrincham, Frickley and Farsley Celtic. He had moved from Altrincham to Accrington in the summer of 2004 and was the star performer in a club that regained its league status after over 40 years in non-league. Some of the best Welsh soccer players include national legends like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Ashley Williams, Ivor Allchurch, and Craig Bellamy. He moved to Hereford United in July 1964 and was a promotion winner in 1964-65, then had spells with Haverfordwest and Ton Pentre before re-joining Swansea in March 1967. He went on to play 87 times for his home-town club before going on loan to West Brom in 2008 and finally signing in a permanent 3.5m deal shortly after. 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. Welsh international winger Leighton James was leading marksman as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He joined Swansea on loan during an injury crisis in February 1999 and made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. Versatile outside-left Norman Lawson was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at the Vetch Field. Previously with Merthyr Tydfil, he moved to the Vetch Field for 6,000 in August 1949 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1949-50. A former Watford apprentice, he turned professional in February 1982 and helped win the FA Youth Cup that season. Signing professional for Spurs in November 1974, he was loaned to Swansea in February 1977 and made five League appearances. Initially at Watford with his twin brother David, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1988 and scored once in five League outings. Gunter became ever-present for the Welsh side for over a decade, making at least 5 appearances annually. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. Joining Aston Villa in September 1992, he scored twice in their 1994 League Cup final success, then played for Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford City. DES PALMERWelsh international centre-forward Des Palmer played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. 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. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Bury two months before signing professional in July 1971. He helped them win the Third Division title in 1987-88 and was loaned to Charlton Athletic and Port Vale before moving to the Vetch Field in November 1991. Northern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. Injury ended his career soon after. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. [16] As of November 2022, 105 players have gained 25 caps or more for Wales. DAI LAWRENCEWelsh Amateur full-back Dai Lawrence featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. 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