Signing professional for Cardiff City in July 1994, he had limited first-team opportunities and moved to Barry Town in February 1996. By the time Euro 2016 rolled around, he was a nailed-on starter. After his contract was terminated by Liverpool, he arrived at the Liberty Stadium in August 2009. 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. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. 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. Signing professional for Swansea in May 1963, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient four months later. Chris Gunter became the first player to earn 100 Wales caps, reaching the tally on 27 March 2021 in a friendly against Mexico. 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. He played 86 League games before joining Tranmere Rovers in June 1983. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. He reunited with Alan Cork at Swansea for 30,000 in October 1997 and made 14 League appearances. 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. Joining Rochdale initially on loan in February 1987, he finished leading marksman in two consecutive seasons but a pelvic injury ended his career. After two seasons at the club, Jazz was released to join up with his hometown academy at the Liberty Stadium. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. A former Crystal Palace trainee, he signed professional in October 1998 and made his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham four months later. After joining Swansea City in 2008, Williams guided the club to Premier League promotion for the first time in 2011 - with his reliability and leadership qualities leading to many calls for interest from the 'big six'. He netted three goals in 146 League games prior to re-joining Cheltenham in July 2001, then played for Forest Green again and Bath City. Making 31 League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he was forced to retire with a serious knee injury in January 1975. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. He was also chief scout, trainer, physio and manager between January 1975 and February 1978, then assistant-boss until his death in April 1978. Later with Morriston Town, Pontardawe, Milford United and Ammanford Town. He was a star performer in a Swansea side that ran away with the League One title in his first full season at the club, and was labelled as the Dutch Roy Keane on more than one occasion. PHIL HENSONTeenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. 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. 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. Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven paid his former club 3.5m for his services in 2012, although a serious ligament injury saw him miss the whole second half of the season. After a spell playing in attack for the reserves, he returned to Wigan in July 1948 but injury ended his playing career soon afterwards. DON PHILLIPSInside-forward Don Phillips provided reliable cover while at the Vetch Field. There is a statue of him outside Swanseas stadium. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004. Initially with Cardiff City, he joined Manchester United in May 1952 and helped the 'Busby Babes' win the League Championship two years running. ANDY MELVILLEWelsh international central defender Andy Melville starred in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Previously with Ammanford, he moved to Swansea in December 1961 and scored on his first-team debut in Swansea's 3-1 League Cup second round victory at home to Swindon in September 1964. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. Understudy to Johnny King, he played 14 Second Division games for Swansea before joining Walsall in August 1957, then played for Yeovil Town, Pembroke Borough and Cwmfelin. The Welsh international went on to make 33 appearances for the Jacks, scoring four times in all competitions including the outstanding solo breakaway goal against Brentford in the FA Cup in 2019. 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. He was ever-present on four occasions and joined Swansea for 30,000 in July 1978, making 52 League appearances before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 45,000 in October 1979 after the arrival of Glan Letheran. Returning to his native North East with Gateshead in August 1993, he later played for Seaham Red Star, Tow Law Town and Jarrow Roofing. Moving to Barnet in August 1997, he featured as they qualified for the play-offs in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. Missing just two of the last nine League games of that season, he returned to Denmark shortly before the 1996-97 play-off final and settled back in Copenhagen. A former Leeds United trainee, he signed professional in January 1998 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in January 2000. Signing professional for Bristol City in September 1955, he was unlucky not to gain England U-23 honours before moving to Oldham Athletic in June 1961. Settling in Swansea, he was a legal executive and office manager for several local law firms. He scored three goals in 12 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field, including two in Swansea's 6-0 victory at home to Brentford in May 2001. PETA B'ALACGoalkeeper Peta B'alac had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1973-74 season. He later played for Haverfordwest. Locally born, he served in the Welsh Regiment during the war and had a spell with Hafod Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1946. Moving to Bath City in July 1999, he later played for Clevedon Town. Initially loaned to Swansea in December 1986, he returned on loan in March 1987 and netted three goals in 18 League games overall. He moved to Swansea for 45,000 in September 1991 after a loan spell and starred in the 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. Teenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Initially with Cardiff Corries, he was a prolific scorer for Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, then had a spell with Hong Kong side Eastern prior to joining Swansea in August 1986. Originally signed as a cover for left-back Neil Taylor, he was used mainly as a substitute, winning a League Cup medal and earning his first full international cap against Indonesia. EDGAR NEWELLVersatile defender Edgar Newell helped Swansea win the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. 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. Vote for Your Favourite Welsh Football Players, (Welsh Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger), (association football player, association football manager), (Welsh Football Manager and Former Footballer Who Played as a Defender), Welsh midfielder Ryan Giggs has had a successful 24-year stint with, (Association football player, Association football manager). He was a tenacious tackler with good positional sense and scored nine times in 172 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Southend United in July 1952. Also featuring in the heart of Swansea's defence, he made 65 League appearances before rejoining Lovells Athletic in July 1949. 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. Ex-England Schoolboy central defender Jason Smith starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. Signing professional for Newcastle United in August 1995, he was loaned to Swansea in January 1997 and scored five times in 11 Third Division games whilst at the Vetch Field. Initially with Blaenllechau Welfare, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in February 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 defeat at Birmingham City ten months later. STEVE LEAVYIrish full-back Steve Leavy provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in November 1997 and was loaned to Rhayader Town before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town in May 1998. 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 helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. He played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. He died in 1998. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1970, he subsequently played in local football for Hills Plymouth. Former England international inside-forward George Eastham played for Swansea during the 1947-48 season. 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. The younger brother of Ivor, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1950 and featured in two consecutive Welsh Senior Cup finals before being sold to Sheffield United for 14,000 in March 1961. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. His only League appearance was in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves in March 1987. Helping them win promotion in 1977-78, he briefly moved to Dartford in July 1978 and later trained to become a chiropodist with Leyton Orient. For more fromAdam Aladay, follow him onTwitter! He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to struggling Swansea on transfer deadline day in March 1991. Still living in Swansea. His solitary League appearance for Swansea was as substitute in the 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City in March 1969. Harry Gregg paid 3,000 for him in May 1974 and he made 19 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Maidstone United in July 1975, then played for Falmouth, Bideford and Torrington. Following a spell with Cardiff City, he joined Swansea in March 1958 and netted seven goals in 44 League outings prior to joining Hereford United in July 1960. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in February 1954. He moved to the Vetch Field for 70,000 in October 1979, helping Swansea twice win the Welsh Cup and netting seven goals in 123 League games before being sold to Grimsby Town for 20,000 in September 1984. Welsh Youth striker Mark Pritchard helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. Ex-England Youth striker Danny Nardiello had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. Chico joined the Swans in July 2012 for around 2m under manager Michael Laudrup who was also his boss at Mallorca. 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. Signing professional for QPR in October 2001, he was given his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic four months later. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and also played for Shrewsbury and Bury. Overall, Saunders netted 45 times in the Premier League in just under 200 appearances. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at Wolves a month before turning professional in October 1985. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. Left Swansea in 2008 after three appearances to join Ross County, Grimsby and Maidstone. He had spells with Burnley and Chesterfield without making any first-team appearances and moved via Ossett Town to the Vetch Field for 1,500 in January 1957. DES TRICKYoung central defender Des Trick featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Moving to Bath City in July 1999, he later played for Clevedon Town. He spent the next 12 seasons playing his senior football at a host of clubs such as Hanover 96, Hertha Berlin and Red Bull Salzburg. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. SHAUN BYRNERepublic of Ireland U-21 left-back Shaun Byrne had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. After playing for Swansea Schoolboys, he joined the Swans as an amateur in August 1973 and started an electrical apprenticeship with BSC at Port Talbot. Initially with Leicester United, he joined West Brom for 25,000 in August 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. Young defender Mickey Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. He moved to Darlington before retiring in 2009. Following a trial with Cardiff City, during which time he played against the Swans in a Combination match, he joined Merthyr Tydfil in July 2005. He helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. DEAN HOLTHAMFormer Welsh Youth left-back Dean Holtham played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. Briefly with Finn Harps, he then had spells at Port Talbot, Llanelli, Afan Lido and Port Talbot again. A former Crysta lPalace apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and helped them win the Second Division title in 1978-79. Failing to secure a regular first-team slot, he made seven League appearances and was loaned to Merthyr Tydfil prior to joining Rhyl in March 2001. He made his League debut during an injury crisis in the Swans' 2-0 defeat at home to Cambridge United in October 2003 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot, making three further substitute appearances. A former Burnley apprentice, he impressed with Rhyl and Bangor City before joining Swansea for 20,000 in September 1999. At club level Rush played for Liverpool from 19801987 and 19881996. French striker Matthias Verschave had a loan spell at Swansea City at the end of the 2000-01 campaign. He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. PETER DONNELLYInside-forward Peter Donnelly played for Swansea during the 1961-62 campaign. He reverted to central defence and helped them twice win the Scottish First Division title and the B&Q Cup in 1994. He returned to Italy with Verona. Signing professional for Southampton in May 1991, he had limited Premiership opportunities and joined Stockport County for 100,000 in October 1994. Later played for Fulham, King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Bedford Town and Cambridge City. With the Swans relegated at the end of a difficult 2017-18 season that saw three different managers in charge of the club, Jordan joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018-2019 season. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. He featured in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, playing in all four divisions and helping to win the Welsh Cup in 1981. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. Moving to Barry Town in August 1959, he retired in May 1964 and resided in Barry until his tragic death in a gas explosion at his home in October 2000. Then came the ban. Also played for Newport County, Forest Green and Eastleigh. Contesting a first-team slot with Brian Hughes, he made 44 League appearances for the Swans before joining Bath City in June 1966, then reunited with Mike Johnson at Pembroke Borough. He moved to the Vetch Field in October 1945 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Fulham in November 1946. He made his debut in Swansea's first post-war League match three months later and formed a notable half-back line with Roy Paul and Frankie Burns. We can be reachedvia This email address is being protected from spambots. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. A former Derby County trainee, he signed professional in June 1992 but failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 1993. Experienced midfielder Lenny Johnrose featured in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. His son Richard became Swansea's head physio. Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Ronnie Briggs starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Inside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. After leaving the Swans, the England international spent a season on loan at Aston Villa where he found his goalscoring form again to help the club secure promotion to the Premier League with a play-off victory over Derby County at Wembley. Who arethebest football playersfrom Wales? He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Cambridge United, joining Swansea in August 2003. Playing 22 League games for the Swans before joining Milford United in July 1951, he later joined Llanelly. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. With his game time limited, he went out on loan to Yeovil in 2009, and spent the next four seasons with the Glovers. Playing six Second Division games for the Swans, he moved to Peterborough United in July 1958, then had spells with Crystal Palace, Hastings United, Ashford, Merthyr and Haverfordwest. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. A former Newport County amateur, he impressed with Barry Town before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. He scored once in 106 appearances (one as sub) before being sold to Hull City for 300,000 in July 2006. He scored once in 106 appearances (one as sub) before being sold to Hull City for 300,000 in July 2006. He gained his solitary cap for Wales against Northern Ireland in April 1964. Initially with Aberdare, he joined Cardiff City in August 1929 and scored in their 1930 Welsh Cup final success. 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. Initially with Crusaders, he joined Linfield in November 1941 and helped them win both the Irish League title and Irish Cup on three occasions, moving to the Vetch Field in December 1946. The fans' favourite also played as a goalkeeper on two occasions, the first time at Hartlepool in 2003 following an injury to Roger Freestone and again in October 2008 when he replaced Dorus de Vries against QPR. Leading marksman in 1959-60, he joined Hull City in September 1960, then moved via Bradford City to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1965. He had loan spells at Torquay and Hereford before being loaned to Swansea in January 1991, featuring in two consecutive Second Division defeats at Brentford and Bury. Welsh international central defender Paul Price was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. He went on to become a first-team regular, playing as a right-back, centre-half, or even as an accomplished midfielder. He made 14 League appearances before returning to Llanelli in July 1972 and starred as they twice won the Welsh League Premier Division. 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. Signing professional for Norwich City in September 1998, he failed to make an impact and joined Yeovil in August 2000. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. He reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1964, then became Ton Pentre's player-manager. 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TERRY COLLINSInside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. After loan spells at Haverfordwest, Port Talbot, Merthyr Tydfil, Peter Nicholas' Newport County and Aldershot Town, he joined League of Wales side Port Talbot in August 2004. A wartime guest for several clubs, he moved to the Vetch Field in March 1947 and made 12 League appearances prior to joining Chingford Town in July 1948. He played for Hednesford during national service in the RAF and joined Bury in September 1955, moving to Swansea for 4,000 in July 1958. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he moved via Cardiff City to Kingstonian and was an FA Trophy winner in 1999 and 2000, then played for Henley and Bromley. Bellamy may only have reached double figures in the Premier League twice during his career, but it was his tireless work ethic, versatility and determination that made him a crucial asset for all of the seven clubs he played for at the highest level. He made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field before moving to Wigan Athletic in July 1978, playing in their first-ever League match. Signing professional for Aston Villa in December 1963, he made his First Division debut in their 3-1 defeat at Burnley in November 1965. Starting with Harrogate, he joined Halifax Town in August 1988 and moved to the Vetch Field for 40,000 in July 1990. 1: Jonavon Begnaud. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. He played alongside Lee Trundle and netted 16 goals in 65 League games before joining Leyton Orient for 40,000 in January 2006, helping them win promotion. He immediately saved a penalty but the referee ordered a retake from which Bury scored. He acted as cover for Neil Taylor during our debut Premier League season and was released in 2012 after just two appearances, taking his total to 42 (four as sub) and one goal. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. The tough-tackling midfielder attracted interest from various clubs in Europe but Bodde opted to ply his trade in south west Wales, along with former team-mate Dorus De Vries. Jess Fishlock, pictured here at 2018-19 UEFA Women's Champions League, has won the award five times. He starred as they won promotion and were League Cup finalists in 1974-75, then played for Cardiff City and Hereford United before joining Portsmouth in March 1982. 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. 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