Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Initially with Racing Club Paris and CA Paris, 'Mama' joined Swansea in July 2001 and scored on his League debut in the following month's 3-1 victory at Macclesfield Town. 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). One of three footballing brothers, he turned professional with Birmingham in August 1968 and starred in their 1971-72 promotion success. In July 2005 Scotland was denied a work permit and although he left Dundee United, he found he was able to play for St. Johnstone in the First Division. Hamer was a regular starter for the Swans that season until the arrival of Andy Fisher in January. He died in January 2003. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987. He died in 1998. Local boy Jazz was a product of the West End club, before joining Cardiff Citys academy. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. Locally born, 'Ossie' was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in March 1969. A former Coventry City apprentice, he turned professional in May 1962 and was an influential figure as Sky Blues won the Third Division title in 1963-64 and Second Division title in 1966-67. Welsh international midfielder John Cornforth skippered Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Flying winger Dave O'Gorman played under four different managers while at Swansea City. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and also played for Shrewsbury and Bury. Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa scored the winner in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1936 and appeared in the same team as his older brother Tom. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. AMBROSE WILSONRight-half Ambrose Wilson was one of several Irish players signed by Swansea during the early post-war era. A former Newcastle United trainee, he joined Sunderland in September 1988 and featured in their 1989-90 promotion campaign. After an amazing debut season securing 12 clean sheets, Woodman signed a second season-long loan to remain in SA1 until the end of the 2020-21 season. Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Jason Jones understudied Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. The Dragons' FIFA ranking shot up from 117th in 2011 to 8th in 2015, the biggest rise in the history of FIFA world rankings. Goalkeeper Willy Gueret was an important figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Gillingham and scored his only goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory at Rotherham in Roberto Martinezs first game in charge. He joined Leyton Orient for 5,000 in September 1967, then played for Heanor and resided in Derby until his death in November 2003. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. Southampton FC [Youth B] Tweets by @SouthamptonFC. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. During his 10 years at the Victoria Ground, he became an integral part of the Stoke midfield and figured in the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley in 1973, while also sampling European football. Moving to Tranmere Rovers three months later, he joined Hull City in July 2003 and was twice a promotion winner. He was Burton Albion's player-boss, then ran a post office in Burton for 27 years and died in February 1998. Loan right-back Paul Williams featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Loaned to Swansea in February 1987, he scored once in two League outings while at the Vetch Field. Commanding central defender Mark Harris starred as Swansea City won the Autoglass Trophy in 1994. Welsh international midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Striker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. He was a member of their 1960 FA Cup final squad and joined Swansea for 10,000 in July 1962. He reunited with Ronnie Burgess at Swansea in August 1956 but a recurring knee injury restricted him to only five League appearances while at the Vetch Field and forced his retirement in December 1956. 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. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted 23 goals in 166 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 45,000 in September 1964. He continued to reside in Swansea until his death in March 2004. CHRIS TODDYoung defender Chris Todd featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. The son of former Swansea favourite Mel Charles, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in January 1977 and featured in several Welsh Cup final triumphs. He turned pro in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1987, netting three goals in 41 League outings before moving to Newport County in July 1988 until their demise. PAUL MILLERExperienced central defender Paul Miller played for Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. He appeared regularly in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 2,000 in July 1939 and guested for Brentford during the war, helping them win the London War Cup in 1942. 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 attempt to succeed at Anfield. 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 Leicester City trainee, he impressed with Worcester City before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1992. He joined Bradford PA in September 1967 and moved to Chester in January 1969. Voted 'Player of the Year' as the Swans reached the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, he made a significant contribution as Kenny Jackett's side won promotion in 2004-05 and scored in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. After representing Great Britain in two Olympic Games, he joined Leyton Orient in October 1962 and later played for Belfast Distillery. Joining Grimsby Town for 9,000 in July 1950, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in September 1951, then was Barry Town's player-coach and Brecon Corries' player-boss. MICKEY STEADYoung defender Mickey Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he joined Barnsley in July 1994 and was loaned to Swansea in December 1995, scoring once in two League appearances while at the Vetch Field. After two frustrating years, where he failed to play in the first-team, he opted to go out on loan, first to Gretna and then York, before signing on at the Swans in 2008. 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. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his first-team debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 4-1 FA Cup second round defeat at Macclesfield in December 2001. He moved to Merthyr Tydfil in January 2004 and was leading marksman as they qualified for the Southern League Premier Division play-offs in 2004-05, gaining Welsh Semi-Pro honours. Signing professional for Middlesbrough in July 1996, he was loaned to Hartlepool before joining Stoke City in March 1999. MARK WILSONEngland U-21 midfielder Mark Wilson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. He made his debut as a substitute four days later, coming on against Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium in a 3-1 win. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. The attacker also scored 2 goals at the tournament, making him his teams top scorer at the 58 WC. He was a consistent scorer for the reserves and joined Yeovil Town in July 1958, helping them win the Southern League Cup in 1960-61. He moved to Everton for 350,000 in February 1974 and was a League Cup finalist in 1977, joining Swansea for 125,000 in July 1981. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. 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. He was also named in the team of the tournament. Scoring four goals in 72 League outings while at the Vetch Field, he joined Portsmouth in January 1984, then played for Wichita Wings and Bristol City. Ramsey had 5 goal involvements (1 goal, 4 assists) at Euro 2016, with the joint-highest number of assists at the tournament. By the age of 27, he already had 75 caps. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 win at home to Stockport and netted three goals in 41 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Hartford Bi-Centennials in May 1976. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. 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. LYNDON SIMMONDSEx-Welsh Youth striker Lyndon Simmonds had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. He appeared regularly in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 2,000 in July 1939 and guested for Brentford during the war, helping them win the London War Cup in 1942. Welsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King 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 also helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in two consecutive seasons, netting once in 12 Second Division games prior to joining Reading for 4,500 in August 1963 but a knee injury ended his career. Subsequently playing for Afan Lido, Maesteg, Milford United, Llanelli, Ragged School and West End while working for the Post Office, he is currently part the coaching staff at Swansea City's Youth Academy and still lives locally. Signing professional for hometown Luton in August 1986, he had limited opportunities in the top-flight and was loaned to Swansea in August 1989. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional at Upton Park in July 1999 and made his Premiership debut in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle United six months later. Intelligent, creative, and a good reader of the game, Ramsey had all the tools to succeed apart from one thing - a body that wouldn't let him down. He gained his solitary cap for Wales against Northern Ireland in April 1964. He joined Wolves for 90,000 in August 1979 and captained their 1980 League Cup final success, becoming Rotherham's player-boss in September 1981. Moving to the Vetch Field in July 2002, he made ten Third Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Cambridge United in February 2003. He was popular among Swansea City fans with his high-impact performances, notably playing a major role in the 3-0 victory over Cardiff City in October 2021. He scored once in eight Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974. 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. He starred for Manchester United and Manchester City in the late 19th and early 20th century. He joined West Brom for 25,000 in March 1988, moving to Swansea in January 1989 and netting once in 19 League outings. Joining Cardiff City in August 2000, he featured in their 2000-01 promotion success, since playing for Merthyr Tydfil, Newport County and hometown Carmarthen, also gaining Welsh Semi-Pro recognition. RAY WALLACEEngland U-21 midfielder Ray Wallace had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. He appeared in the top-flight and moved to Port Vale in May 1976. MARK HUGHES Former Welsh Youth central defender Mark Hughes played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. 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 scored once in 106 appearances (one as sub) before being sold to Hull City for 300,000 in July 2006. Featuring in their 1959-60 promotion campaign, he later played for Hastings United and Tunbridge Wells. Welsh U-21 midfielder Gareth Phillips was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division championship squad. MATT ANDREWWing-half Matt Andrew was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) championship squad. He has also coached various Welsh clubs. Featuring in the 1978-79 promotion success, he made 97 League appearances before being sold to Charlton Athletic for 25,000 in July 1981. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1957, he failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and joined Swansea in July 1959. Former England U-21 striker Martin Hayes helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Experienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. At the end of the campaign Jones had his contract cancelled by mutual consent and he signed permanently for Neath, playing as a wide man and winning the Welsh Player of the Year Award. Signing professional for Everton in October 1951, he was leading marksman in 1957-58 and moved to Blackburn Rovers as part of the Roy Vernon deal in February 1960. Moving to Cardiff City for 28,500 in February 1962, he later played for Portmadoc, Port Vale and Haverfordwest. He was captain of club and country, playing under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace and QPR again, then had spells at Coventry, Exeter and Cardiff before moving to Swansea in October 1984. Playing just behind the striker, Allchurch had great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and was lethal with his left foot. He was the oldest player to ever player for City, United and his country, Wales. Following a similar loan period at Rochdale, he briefly joined Bristol Rovers on a non-contract basis in December 2004, then played for Hearts and Derry City. Starring in their 1979-80 Fourth Division title triumph, he rejoined Rochdale in July 1984 but a pelvic injury ended his playing career. He moved to Swansea as player-boss in February 1996 and netted three goals in 41 League games while at the Vetch Field before leaving in October 1997. Browse by Last Name: The club then astonished the football world by winning the Premier League title at the end of the 2015-2016 season, with King having the distinction of winning the top three divisions with the same club. His solitary Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on Christmas Day 1952. ALAN CURTISWelsh international striker Alan Curtis was an influential figure in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Cambridge United, joining Swansea in August 2003. 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. The left-back began his professional career with Birmingham City. Young defender Chris Todd featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. A move to Budapest Honved in Hungary followed before switching to Ho Chi Minh City FC in Vietnam on loan. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. Overcoming a broken leg, he made 164 League appearances prior to joining Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Pembroke. 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. He provided reliable cover and his solitary goal in 52 Second Division games came in the Swans' 4-2 victory at home to Huddersfield in December 1956. Initially with Soundwell, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 1956 and made his League debut in their 4-1 victory at home to Luton Town in February 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. He had spells with Brentford and Cambridge before reuniting with John Still at Bristol Rovers in July 2002. JOHN O'SULLIVANIrish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. 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. A former Bristol City apprentice, he turned professional in June 1986 and was a member of their 1989-90 promotion squad. Details of individual leagues were to be be added to the website as the work was completed. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. First team appearances include, Football League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, FA Community Shield, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and UEFA Cup. Initially with Manchester City, he joined Everton in July 1956 and played regularly in the top-flight before moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1959. 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 joined Hednesford in April 2003, then Barry and Carmarthen, before a spell as Swansea's head of youth in May 2005. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. He was loaned to Swansea in October 1986, with his solitary goal in eight League games clinching the following month's 1-0 win at home to Rochdale. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. 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. 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. 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. He netted five goals in 80 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Gregg again at Crewe Alexandra in July 1975. Welsh professional footballer, Joe Allen, plays as a midfielder for Championship club,Stoke City, and the Welsh national team. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. Previously with Aberaman, he moved to Swansea in July 1995 and made his League debut in the 2-0 victory at home to Doncaster in January 1997. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. Unable to prevent the Swans having to seek re-election in 1974-75, he scored once in 36 Fourth Division games before linking up with his father-in-law Nobby Clark at Worcester City in July 1975. Signing professional for Chelsea in September 1999, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to QPR, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Brighton in July 2003. It was the beginning of a three-year career at Falkirk that saw the young full-back develop into a strong defender who represented his country at Under-18, 19 and 21 levels. Sold to West Brom for 70,000 in November 1978, he understudied Tony Godden and joined Swansea for 55,000 in February 1980. Moving to Northampton Town in July 2003, he helped them twice qualify for the play-offs and was loaned to Rochdale prior to joining Barnsley in August 2005. Flying winger Joey Beauchamp had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. Graham started his career at Middlesbrough where he made 15 appearances before loan spells at Derby, Leeds, Blackpool and Carlisle. He broke into the first team in March 2007 and joined Celtic three years later. Former Welsh Youth defender Gary Richards featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final success. He joined Gillingham for 50,000 in October 1995 and featured in their 1995-96 promotion success, then was loaned to Yeovil before joining Swansea in August 1997. He returned to Italy with Verona. Taylor was born in St. Asaph in North Wales and, although he spent the early years of his youth team career at Manchester City, it was a move to Wrexham in 2005 that saw his potential blossom. He survived the Munich air crash but never again found his early form, moving to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in March 1961. He died in Bridgend in July 1997. He has gained 11 Welsh caps. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in November 1979, making his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. Initially with Newquay, he moved via Falmouth to Exeter City to September 1991 and joined Swansea in exchange for Russell Coughlin plus 20,000 in July 1993. ADRIAN FORBESEx-England Youth winger Adrian Forbes featured prominently in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Taken from us far too soon, Gary Speed is gone but he will never be forgotten. He later played for Hellenic, Oswestry, Flint and Rhyl. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. He joined West Brom for 25,000 in March 1988, moving to Swansea in January 1989 and netting once in 19 League outings. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at Colchester United the following month but failed to make any further first-team appearances behind the experienced Vic Gomersall and moved to Pembroke Borough in August 1969. He was a regular in their Second Division side before moving to Llanelly in July 1954, returning to League action with Swansea for 7,500 in November 1955. 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. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1963 and starred in their 1963-64 Southern League title triumph, moving to the Vetch Field for 1,000 in July 1964. Welsh international striker Ian Walsh scored a hat-trick in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. He was also loaned to Blackpool, Sheffield United and Bristol Rovers but failed to secure a regular first-team slot at Ewood Park and joined Swansea in July 2002. He starred as they won promotion in 1974-75 and the League Cup in 1977, joining Swansea for 70,000 in November 1978. The Wales national football team has represented Wales in international association football since 1876, making it the third oldest international football team. His contract was cancelled by mutual consent shortly after Brian Flynn was appointed manager, re-joining Carmarthen in December 2002. He died in 1998. He made his competitive debut for the Swans replacing Nathan Dyer as a substitute in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Chris was a product of the youth system, coming through the ranks and signing a professional contract in 2006 before making his debut against Walsall in the Football League Trophy. He made his professional debut in a League Cup tie against Aston Villa in 2005, and a month later played his first league game against Stockport County. He died in Durham in December 1988. Welsh Youth striker Mark Pritchard helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. MARK DAVIESTeenage defender Mark Davies briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1991-92 campaign. STEVE KEANFormer Scotland Schoolboy midfielder Steve Kean had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 season. He died in Fleetwood in August 2000. 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