Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1966 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Exeter a year later. He joined the Swans in August 1948 and appeared in both matches against Reading over the Christmas period. Made 280 appearances in all competitions - scoring seven goals - and famously lifted the Championship Play-Off title and League Cup at Wembley. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. Injury problems and a change of manager hampered his progress and he netted five goals in 36 League outings for Swansea, spending a brief spell with Haverfordwest before joining Brighton in September 1990. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. He netted 77 goals in 143 League games before joining Bristol City for 1m in July 2007, helping reach the Championship play-off final in 2007-08. Jordan had started his career at Marseille before a loan move to Sochaux and a permanent switch to Lorient prior to his 2015 transfer to Villa. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. Frank Burrows paid 60,000 for him in July 1995 and he netted seven goals in 46 League games for Swansea before being sold to Northampton Town for 40,000 in July 1997. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional for Swansea in July 1998, making his solitary League appearance as a substitute for Aidan Newhouse in the Swans' 1-1 draw at home to Carlisle United seven months later. The 6ft defender made 59 appearances for the Swansea in all competitions before returning parent club Chelsea FC. Scoring 13 times in 58 League outings whilst at the Vetch Field, he joined Dunfermline Athletic in August 1992, then played for Hamilton Academicals, Ayr United and East Fife. He was a safety officer with the Welsh Water Authority until his early death in October 1991. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. Scoring twice in 36 League games for Swansea, he later joined Liverpool's coaching staff. Also loaned to Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster and Livingston, he moved via Dallas Burn back to Doncaster in November 2006. After extending his stay in SA1 for a further two seasons, Bauza departed the Swans in May 2010 after 68 appearances (35 as sub) and 16 goals, going on to feature for Hereford, Northampton, Exeter City and Port Talbot in the League of Wales. But his time at the club was not a productive one and after just ten appearances and two goals he moved back to Italy with Atalanta just five months later. 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 made 83 League appearances before joining Hamrun Spartans in August 1986, then coached in China and Canada. Winger Gareth Hopkins helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. He left the club in January 2016 for Newcastle United in a deal worth around 12m. His time at Dundee saw him feature mainly from the bench, though he did score the winner in a Scottish Cup semi-final. He moved to Gillingham in February 1987, then played for Bournemouth and assisted several non-League clubs, managing Sittingbourne (twice), Gravesend and Hastings United. 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. REG CUNLIFFEVersatile left-back Reg Cunliffe featured in Swansea's 1947 London Combination Cup final triumph. 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. KEITH HANVEYYoung defender Keith Hanvey spent the 1972-73 season on loan at Swansea City. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 victory at Luton Town and his solitary goal in 32 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Kidderminster Harriers in February 2002. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. Previously with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1938 and was a wartime guest player for several clubs. Featuring in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, he netted 66 goals in 157 Second Division outings before sold to Newport County for 3,500 in March 1963. Moving to Orient as part of the Peter Kitchen deal in February 1979, he later played for Pembroke Borough, then spent three years with Australian side Spearwood Dalmatinac before managing Pembroke. GLAN LETHERANWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Glan Letheran took over from Geoff Crudgington at Swansea City. PAWEL ABBOTT The Polish striker arrived at the Liberty from Huddersfield Town for 150,000 in January 2007. COLIN WEBSTERWelsh international forward Colin Webster was Swansea's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. 2. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1938 and played in wartime football. Much-travelled centre-forward Pat Terry was a Ronnie Burgess signing for Swansea. Republic of Ireland U-21 defender Derek Brazil had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 campaign. However, he played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. Welsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King while at Swansea. 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. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. A consistent goalscorer in the reserves, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. A recurring knee injury ended his League career and he played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Droylsden and Ashton United. 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. Tamas took the opportunity to sign on loan at Preston for a month, playing five games and scoring two goals. TONY SCREENWelsh U-23 defender Tony Screen was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1973-74. He sat on the bench for ECWC matches against Panathinaikos and helped the reserves win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1990 but failed to appear in Swansea's first-team again and joined Cheltenham Town in August 1993. Initially a Swansea amateur, he signed professional for Arsenal in October 1946. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in January 1952, he played for Stafford Rangers and Shotton CW. Currently a club ambassador. Allchurch was first called up to the senior team in November 1950 at the age of 21-years old, 3 years into his professional career and whilst he was at Welsh club Swansea City AFC. Briefly resurrecting his career under Ted Ditchburn at Romford in August 1959, he later resided in Huntingdon until his death in June 2003. Initially with Taunton Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1959 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Leeds United in April 1961. He joined Aldershot in January 1989, then Cherries again, Woking, Weymouth, Newport IOW, Salisbury, Havant, Wokingham, Bashley, Eastleigh and BAT. 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. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. DARREN PERRETTStriker Darren Perrett scored the fastest hat-trick in Swansea City's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup tie in December 1994. Joining Swansea in March 1971, he featured in the 1971-72 FA Cup run and netted five goals in 23 League games before moving to Hull City in July 1972 where injury ended his career. 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. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. The end of the 2014-2015 season saw Luciano celebrate becoming a champion when PSV won the Eredivisie title and he enjoyed a run of games in the national side. He helped win promotion in 1992-93 and the Welsh Cup in 1994, moving to the Vetch Field for 105,000 in September 1997. CLIFF EDWARDSGoalkeeper Cliff Edwards understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. After an impressive season for Leamington in the Southern League Premier Division, scoring 28 times in 74 appearances, the young English striker joined the Swans on a two-year deal. Initially with Ynystawe United, he moved via Clydach United to Swansea in June 1946 and helped twice win the London Combination Cup. He later played for Milford United, then worked for 3M's in Gorseinon and died locally in October 2001. He was top scorer in 1971-72 and featured in three Southern League Cup finals during two spells with the Glovers, also playing for Salisbury, Taunton and Bridport. Welsh Youth outside-right Malcolm Gilligan briefly played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. 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. PAUL BRAYSONEngland Youth striker Paul Brayson helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. 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. After returning to SA1 from a triumphant loan spell at Barnsley which saw him voted the Tykes Player of the Year, McBurnie put pen to paper on a new three year contract. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. Versatile former Welsh Youth international Kris O'Leary was Player of the Year in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph. 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. Initially with Manchester United, he gained a European Cup winner's medal in 1968 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1973. GERRY FRANCISFormer England international midfielder Gerry Francis briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He played for Forest Green Rovers in the 1999 FA Trophy final, then re-joined Bath City. Moving to Rotherham United in February 1980, he helped win the Third Division title in 1980-81 and became coach, manager and chief executive. Born in Wolverhampton, Ashley began his youth career at Tamworth before joining WBA where he was released at 16. Versatile midfielder Gary Stanley helped Swansea City win the Welsh Cup in 1982 and 1983. Also loaned to Mansfield Town, featuring in their 1974-75 Fourth Division title campaign, he had his contract cancelled by the Gunners in December 1974 and joined Gateshead. He also played for Pembroke Borough and Port Talbot. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 victory at Bury two months later and deputised for Tom Kiley in the heart of defence, making 21 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Kettering Town with his brother Colin in July 1954. LYN DAVIESWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Lyn Davies understudied Tony Millington while at Swansea City. Signing professional for Coventry City in July 1986, he starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1989-90 and moved to Birmingham City in March 1993. He joined Plymouth Argyle for 200,000 in March 1992 and moved via Bristol City to Cardiff City for 65,000 in August 1997. EDDIE THOMASInside-forward Eddie Thomas scored in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round victory at Liverpool. Welsh international goalkeeper Dai Davies starred as Swansea City finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. He joined Hednesford in July 1997, then played for Hereford United and Warley Borough. 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. He played eight Third Division games prior to joining Rochdale initially on loan in January 1998 and starred as they narrowly failed to qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2000-01. Leaving Villa in 2010 he signed for Coventry and Carlisle before playing non-league football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport. CRAIG STIENSWelsh Youth winger Craig Stiens had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. The following season saw Dorus play in the victorious Wembley win over Reading to reach the Premier League for the first time, but the goalkeeper surprisingly opted to sign for fellow top-flight side Wolves instead after 203 appearances. Moving to Swansea in August 1951, he netted 11 goals in 41 League games prior to joining Chesterfield in August 1953, then played for Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Penmaenmawr. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and still lives in Swansea. 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. He gained top-flight experience whilst at Griffin Park and moved via Swindon Town to Swansea in July 1939, featuring in the first three matches of the aborted 1939-40 League campaign. He joined Swansea as part of the Trevor Ford deal in January 1947 and scored twice in 11 League outings while at the Vetch Field before returning to North Shields in August 1948. While at Rangers he played in the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium, where they lost 1-0 to Cardiff in 2003. A former Southampton apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and made his League debut in their 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers in April 1977. Initially with Cardiff City, he moved to Liverpool in November 1970 and helped win the League Championship three times, UEFA Cup twice and FA Cup in 1974. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. Briefly with Preston, he joined Wigan Athletic in January 1985 and subsequently played for Chorley and Leyland Motors. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in January 1952, he played for Stafford Rangers and Shotton CW. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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. Versatile left-back Denley Morgan held a regular first-team slot at Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 1971-72 campaign. He moved to Swansea initially on loan in March 2003, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Bury on the opening day of the 2003-04 season and also helping the Swans reach the FA Cup fifth round. He netted ten goals in 56 League games before being sold to Watford for 100,000 in July 1997. ROY EVANSWelsh international right-back Roy Jones starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. The citys stadium, The Racecourse, is where Wales played their first international home match (a 2-0 loss to Scotland; 1877), and the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the governing body of the sport in the country, was founded here in the Wynnstay Arms Hotel (which still stands today). Injury and illness restricted him to three League appearances while at the Vetch Field and he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in February 1986. Northern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. He was loaned to Barnsley in October 2005 and joined Swansea in January 2006. 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. Experienced midfielder Matt Murphy played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. At the end of our first season in the top-flight, Andrea opted to leave the club after 87 appearances and three goals. Scoring eight goals in 142 League games for the Swans until a recurring ankle injury ended his League career, he briefly re-joined Tiverton in May 2004. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. Versatile centre-half Tom Kiley featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Featuring in their 1960-61 'double' success, he was an FA Cup winner in 1962 but then a broken leg ended his career and he later held coaching posts at Cardiff City, Fulham, Norwich City and back at Swansea. GRAHAM BROWNGoalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. He joined the Swans in August 1948 and appeared in both matches against Reading over the Christmas period. In July 2019 he left the Swans and joined Scottish Championship club Dundee United on a three-year deal. Scoring eight times in 25 Second Division outings, he joined Walsall in May 1965, then played for New York Generals, Brentford and Worcester City. Joining Halifax Town initially on loan in September 2002, he later played for Morecambe before becoming a member of Tranmere's coaching staff in July 2004. 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. GEORGE JAMESRight-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. Local born left-half Ronnie Davies briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1958-59 season. He gained Premiership experience and was loaned to Bristol City, Oxford United, Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in July 2003. DAVID ROMOFormer French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. TONY CULLENWinger Tony Cullen made a significant contribution as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. 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. He was loaned to Swansea in October 1974 and made five League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He was leading marksman three times in the top-flight, moving to Sunderland for 29,500 in October 1950, then playing for Cardiff City, PSV Eindhoven, Newport County and Romford. With his contract up in the summer of 2007, Swans boss Roberto Martinez swooped to bring him to the Liberty Stadium for a mere 25,000. Initially with Plymouth Argyle, he helped them reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and moved to Norwich City in June 1974. NIGEL FRENCHWelsh Youth winger Nigel French played under three managers while at Swansea City. BRAD MAYLETT Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He made 11 League appearances until suffering a broken leg. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. Joining Aston Villa for 50,000 in September 1968, he moved to newly promoted Swansea for 20,000 in July 1970 and netted three goals in 78 Third Division outings while at the Vetch Field before retiring in May 1972. He deputised for internationals like Dai Thomas and Arthur Willis, scoring once in 37 Second Division games until injury ended his playing career in May 1959. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. He scored in the 2-1 FA Cup second defeat at home to Bristol Rovers and played three League games overall prior to joining Haverfordwest in 1987. Initially with Limerick, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 1947 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient three months later. Moving to Kidderminster in August 2003, then played for Bath City and Redditch. DAI JAMESEx-Welsh Schoolboy centre-forward Dai James helped Swansea win the 1947 London Combination Cup final. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. 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. Previously with GVI Helsinger and HIK Copenhagen in his native country, he moved to the Vetch Field on a short-term contract in March 1997 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 win at Barnet. A 60,000 fee saw McLeod make the move permanent at the beginning of the 2005-06 campaign and made 52 appearances (14 as sub) and scored seven goals before joining Colchester the following season, Brighton, Wycombe and Chelmsford City. On his return to Swansea he enjoyed his best season at the club under Garry Monk on the way to an eighth-placed finish. He possessed electrifying pace and strength on the ball, scoring his solitary goal in three Third Division games in Swansea's 2-0 win over Chester City two months later. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. A former Charlton Athletic amateur, he represented the Army during national service and signed professional at the Vetch Field in August 1952. He starred in a successful reserve team and made a significant contribution as the Swans reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. Ex-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Initially with Glenavon, he joined West Brom for 40,000 in September 1985 and moved to Wolves for 20,000 in March 1987. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. Initially with Watford, he then played for Atlantas and scored their winner in the 2001 Lithuanian Cup final. Still living in Swansea. He developed with Milford United and Haverfordwest, then skippered Pembroke Borough to promotion in 1947-48 and was selected for the 1948 Great Britain Olympic squad. In August 2013, Ki moved on loan to Sunderland where he helped them avoid relegation, while also playing a key role in midfield for South Koreaat the World Asian cups. Locally born, he impressed with local side Winch Wen before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1968. Helping them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2004-05, he was also loaned to Oxford United and Walsall. He played for Millwall and Crawley Town prior to joining Mansfield Town in August 1969 and featured in their 1969-70 FA Cup run. He played for Farsley Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Farsley again and was an FA Vase finalist with Bridlington shortly before joining Swansea for 5,000 in August 1990. But having worked with Rodgers during his time at Stamford Bridge, he jumped at the chance to play regularly in the first team at the Liberty and didn't disappoint during his short time at the club with six goals from 12 appearances (one as sub). Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. IDWAL JONESYoung outside-right Idwal Jones briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. The Welshman never shied away from expectation either, scoring winning goals in big games vs the likes of Italy, Germany, France and Scotland. KEITH EVANSWelsh Youth central defender Keith Evans helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. The Dutchman scored his first goal in a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United, heading in from a free kick. He joined Bristol City for 60,000 in May 1989 and moved to Shrewsbury Town for a similar fee in January 1990, then played for Exeter City before moving to Swansea in August 1992. He is currently playing for Guingamp in France. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. A prolific scorer as they finished Third Division (North) runners-up in 1949-50, he joined Guildford City in July 1950 and was twice leading marksman. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. Moving to Barnet in August 1997, he featured as they qualified for the play-offs in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. 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 remained in the top-flight after joining Watford in September 1987, then helped Brighton clinch promotion that season. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 victory at home to Hereford United three months before turning professional in December 1996. Settling in Bolton, he worked for Hawker Siddeley and died in November 2002. FEDE BESSONERoberto Martinez signed the Argentine defender, formerly of Barcelona, Tarragona and Espanyol, on a free transfer in 2008. 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. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. He missed just one match in 1973-74 and was ever-present in 1976-77, scoring ten goals in 161 League games for the Swans before being sold to Doncaster Rovers for 19,500 in September 1978. He helped qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93 and scored once in 165 League games before moving to Huddersfield Town for 275,000 in November 1995. Franks early years were spent in the youth and reserve teams at Chelsea, before moving across London to sign for West Ham in 2009. Initially with Abercynon Athletic, he joined Swansea in July 1964 and netted 16 goals in 37 League outings, moving to Northampton Town for 12,000 in November 1967. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. He joined Barry Town in August 2002 and featured in their 2003 Welsh Cup final success, then had spells with Boston United, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds and Doncaster Rovers before moving to Torquay United in July 2004. Print. He was loaned to Swansea in August 1988, making 16 League appearances. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to struggling Swansea on transfer deadline day in March 1991. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City in April 1960. Later with Worcester, Merthyr Tydfil and Portmadoc, he remained local until his death in March 2001. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1986, he helped win the Welsh Cup in 1987, promotion in 1987-88 and the Southern League title in 1988-89. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 win at Rochdale in April 1968 and played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, making 119 League appearances before joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972. 22.01.2023 16:02. 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. He made his League debut in their 4-0 win at home to Swansea in September 1936, then had spells with Mossley and Chelsea prior to joining Swansea in May 1947. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Fine form over a five-year spell at Chievoprompted an 8m move to the Swans and the Premier League for ex-AC Milan striker Paloschi in January 2016. 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