He deputised for Keith Walker alongside Christian Edwards in the heart of Swansea's defence and impressed with his aerial strength. He formed a notable partnership with Jim Feeney and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1949. A further injury in September 1986 ended his playing career and he remained in the Exeter area for several years. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Manchester City five months later and also appeared in the 2-2 draw at Bristol Rovers in September 1947. Top scorer in two consecutive seasons, including their 2001-02 promotion success, he joined Oxford United in June 2003 and has since played for Northampton, Tamworth, Newport County and Carmarthen. Ex-England Youth midfielder Paul Richardson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. DAI WARDYoung left-back Dai Ward played for Swansea in the 1966 Welsh Cup final. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. Signing professional for Rotherham United in February 1965, he was leading marksman in 1966-67 and moved to Blackburn Rovers for 20,000 plus Alan Gilliver in May 1968. A Welsh Cup finalist in 1969, he was ever-present in 1970-71 and netted ten goals in 143 League games before moving to Cheltenham in July 1972. LEIGHTON PHILLIPSWelsh international central defender Leighton Phillips was an experienced figure as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1975 and he scored 19 times in 46 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Torquay United in November 1976. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. Full-back Kevin Budd briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. He found himself on the bench for the Play-Off final win over Reading at Wembley, but was released at the end of his loan spell. 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. GARY WILLIAMSMidfielder Gary Williams briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Alternating between right-back and right-half whilst at the Vetch Field, he made 68 Second Division appearances for Swansea until leaving in May 1959. He made his League debut as a substitute in the 4-1 victory at home to Mansfield Town in August 2003 that put Swansea top of the Third Division. JEREMY CHARLESVersatile Welsh international Jeremy Charles (below) starred in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. Welsh international central defender Barrie Hole gained the last of his 30 caps while at Swansea City. Locally born, he helped Swansea Schoolboys win the Welsh Shield in 1970-71 and turned professional for Swansea in August 1975. He was a promotion winner in 1994-95, then played for Scunthorpe, Partick and Falkirk, helping win the Scottish League Challenge Cup in 1998. He was loaned to Swansea in December 1995 and made four League appearances while at the Vetch. Derby delight edges Sunderland into playoff contention. Initially with Burnley, he starred as they won the Second Division title in 1972-73 and joined Derby County in November 1975. NIGEL STEVENSONWelsh international central defender Nigel Stevenson is the only player who appeared for Swansea City throughout the rise from the Fourth Division to First and back again. football, also called association football or soccer, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team's goal. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. After a loan spell at Wycombe, the striker made his Villa debut in a 2-2 draw against rivals Birmingham in the Premier League. He is a full Canadian international, with 22 caps to his name, and has also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-20 level. Suffered a serious car crash in December 2008 which forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff at Yeovil. KEVIN AUSTINTrinidad & Tobago international defender Kevin Austin starred in Swansea's 2004-05 promotion campaign. His solitary goal in 12 League outings came in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Fulham in August 1970 and he joined Yeovil Town in July 1971. He helped the side win promotion to Serie A during his time there, before arriving at the Liberty Stadium in September 2011. He guested for several clubs during the war, scoring once in 49 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Newport County in May 1947. He was Burton Albion's player-boss, then ran a post office in Burton for 27 years and died in February 1998. KENNY MORGANSWelsh U-23 winger Ken Morgans helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in two consecutive seasons. GRAHAM BROWNGoalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. He helped them win the League Championship in 1988-89 and joined Celtic for 650,000 in May 1990. There was hope of signing the winger on a permanent basis following promotion to the Championship, but he opted to move to Nottingham Forest instead. Later with King's Lynn, Ford Sports and Slough Town, he reunited with Mike Ford at Brackley Town in June 2005. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . Here then are 5 of the best to have represented Wales: Wales highest-ever goalscorer, Gareth Bale is also the most talented player his nation has produced in this century. Later managing Halifax, Watford and overseas, he died in March 2000. Welsh Youth goalkeeper Donny Payne played for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. He only spent one season on Humberside before a 465,000 fee took him to the Premier League with Derby County. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Gerry Ingram featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in April 1982. ANDY LEGGWelsh international winger Andy Legg was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. 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 was top scorer as the reserves won the Football Combination Second Division title in 1960-61. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Fer had a successful start to his Premier League campaign scoring the winning goal away at Burnley at Turf Moor. Scoring once in 14 League games, he joined Barry Town in July 1993 and featured in their 1993-94 Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph. ROGER FREESTONELong-serving goalkeeper Roger Freestone was ever-present in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. NICK CUSACKExperienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He was top scorer as the reserves won the Football Combination Second Division title in 1960-61. 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. Making 24 League appearances for the Swans, he joined Newport County in August 1948 and later worked at Maerdy Colliery. He is currently on loan at Estoril. Also played for Manchester City and New York City FC before retiring. He joined West Ham in January 2004 and was loaned to Nottingham Forest. Experienced midfielder Pat Lally helped Swansea City win promotion in 1977-78. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, netting 17 goals in 144 League games prior to joining Brentford in August 2001. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1975, he was unable to prevent their slide from the Second Division to Fourth and joined Bury in August 1982. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. He appeared in the top-flight and netted four goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Charlton Athletic in June 1985, but a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1987. Teenage midfielder Karl Munroe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989. He made his Premier League debut at home to Watford. But, having started in the city of Wrexham, it feels only right to end there too. Sold to Bury for 20,000 in August 1993, he was a promotion winner in 1995-96 and joined Ipswich Town in August 1997. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans gain promotion from League One and in the clubs first season back in the Championship he kept a club-record 22 clean sheets, winning the Football Leagues Golden Glove award in the process. Moving to Haverfordwest in December 1989, the Welsh Semi-Pro international later played for Aberwystwyth, Haverfordwest again and Barry Town. From a notable local football family, he returned from national service in the RAF to sign professional at the Vetch Field in July 1953. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. Goalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in June 1976 but failed to make an impact and joined York City in June 1978. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and helped Swansea reach the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton. He starred in their 1988 FA Cup final triumph and followed Keith Curle to Manchester City for 2,500,000 in August 1992. A former Cardiff City trainee, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1992-93 and moved to Barry Town in January 1996. 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. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. A former Tranmere Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot at PrentonPark and moved to Swansea in February 1998. His playing career was ended by a recurring back injury at the age of 28 and he became Preston's youth team manager. Initially with Aberdeen, he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 100,000 in May 1969 and moved to Newcastle United for a similar fee in December 1974. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in November 1979 and made his League debut in the following month's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. He is still second on the list after his 16-year international career. 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 moved to Weymouth in July 1978, then Bath again and Yeovil Town before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 1981. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Midfielder Dave Penney appeared for SwanseaCity in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Given his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-0 Worthington Cup first round defeat at home to Peterborough United, he made three Third Division appearances for the Swans but suffered a knee injury and his contract was paid up in February 2002. Initially with Loughor Rovers, he played for Grovesend Welfare before joining Swansea initially as an amateur in October 1951. He moved to Southend United in December 1971 and helped them win promotion that season. Ex-England Youth winger Dave Dodson scored in Swansea's 1960 West Wales Senior Cup final success. He died in 1998. 6' 2 . Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. He was 'Player of the Year' in 1993-94 and netted ten goals in 111 League games prior to joining Walsall in September 1996. At that point, the striker had only played in the third division of English football (League Two today). He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. JOE MOREIRAPortuguese left-back Joe Moreira played for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. A sensational time at the club saw Gylfi excel on the pitch, creating and scoring some memorable goals for the team. He made his debut against Monaco in the ECWC first round first-leg two months later, also featuring in the second-leg that the Swans lost 8-0. He joined West Brom for 65,000 in March 1968, then Nottingham Forest for 60,000 in February 1969. Striker Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. He was a physical training instructor at Gaiter College and had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Troedyrhiw before joining Swansea as an amateur in June 1952. TERRY ELWELLFull-back Terry Elwell made a significant contribution as Swansea won the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Initially with Rutherglen Glencairn, he joined Falkirk in December 1935 and moved to Brentford for 3,500 in June 1937. Locally born, he developed with Tawe United before joining Swansea in August 1942 and contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Terry Elwell. While at the Swans he was loaned out to Yeovil and Crewe before enjoying more game-time at the Liberty in his third season. He moved to Sunderland in December 1983, then played for Sheffield Wednesday, Niort and Nottingham Forest before moving to Leeds United in January 1990. It took a then record 5.5m fee to bring Spain internationalto the Liberty Stadium and the Premier League from Valencia. He later managed Ards, Accrington Stanley, Distillery, Ards again, Hellenic and Glentoran. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. Locally born, the grandson of Billy Hole and nephew of Barrie, Alan and Colin Hole, he progressed through the ranks and turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1966. He made his professional debut at Crystal Palace, but unable to break into the first team andwas loaned out to Den Haag and Northampton Town, before leaving the club in June 2018 to sign for Portuguese club Nacional. He helped Swansea win promotion in 1978-79 and 1980-81, then the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons. Yves grew up in Brussels and the goalkeeper started his professional career with Premier League side Chelsea in 2006, but never played a first team game for the club. He helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. He played against eventual winners Spurs in the 1970-71 League Cup second round and scored once in 29 League games for Swansea prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in August 1971. He managed Wales and Lebanon and has held various coaching posts. Rush is also Liverpools top scorer of all time with 346 goals. Initially with Dunstable, he joined Luton in 1971 and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 1973-74. His last cap came in 1996 at the age of 35. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. The Neath-born forward was a Welsh Semi-Pro international, who had loan spells with CF Balaguer, Ostersunds and Newport County during his time with the Swans after signing in July 2005. His son Phil played for Crewe. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. Celina joined the Jacks in the summer of 2018 on a four-year deal. DAI LAWRENCEWelsh Amateur full-back Dai Lawrence featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football. He starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. Eventually, it was Everton that secured his services in 2016, but he was a little past his best by the time he rocked up at Goodison Park. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. He was sold to Exeter City for 6,000 in February 1981 but missed that season's FA Cup run and moved via Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in March 1985. Welsh B international striker Steve Watkin featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. In July 2019 he left the Swans and joined Scottish Championship club Dundee United on a three-year deal. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at Cambridge United in May 1991. 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. He made his debut for the Jacks in a 3-0 victory in the Carabao Cup against York City, which resulted in his first clean sheet for the club. Moving to Aldershot in July 1958, he joined Haverfordwest in August 1959 and was top scorer in 1959-60. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. Briefly resurrecting his career under Ted Ditchburn at Romford in August 1959, he later resided in Huntingdon until his death in June 2003. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. Versatile full-back Paul Gardner briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. 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. 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 moved from QPR to Blackpool in January 2006. He moved to the Vetch for 20,000 in February 1979 and briefly played in the top-flight, netting six goals in 89 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby for 25,000 in February 1982. He later managed Farnborough and Basingstoke, then coached Torquay. MEL NURSEWelsh international centre-half Mel Nurse had two spells at Swansea. His progress at Wrexham was swift, and he was capped by Wales at Under 17, 19, 21 and semi-pro level during his three years at the club. Goalkeeper Matt Gregg had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1998-99 season. SWANSEA CITY PAST PLAYERS (Post War) A-Z. Welsh international midfielder David Giles featured in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. He re-joined Cirencester in January 2004. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football. KEVIN NUGENTFormer Republic of Ireland Youth striker Kevin Nugent was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Unlucky to suffer a dislocated shoulder in his second appearance for the Swans at Nottingham Forest, he was sidelined for the remainder of that season, then had a recurrence of the injury in a Welsh Cup tie at Port Talbot in January 2007 and was ruled out again. Initially with Shell Juniors and Burnell's Ironworks, he joined Port Vale in March 1938 and scored on his League debut in their 4-1 win over Rochdale the following month. LYNDON SIMMONDSEx-Welsh Youth striker Lyndon Simmonds had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. Starting with Rhondda Transport, he joined Cardiff City in July 1947 and moved to Brighton in August 1948. His time at the club was confined to just a single FA Cup appearance at Darlington. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. Right-back Chris Honor had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. NEIL PRICEYoung full-back Neil Price appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. A former Chelsea apprentice, he turned professional in March 1971 and played alongside Ray Wilkins as the Blues regained top-flight status in 1976-77. Moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1949, he was ever-present in two consecutive seasons and contested a first-team slot with Dai Thomas. He re-joined Swansea as manager between June 1965 and October 1966, then was Pembroke Borough's player-coach. Welsh international central defender Alan Knill was ever-present in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989. Find out more about Wales' history through 10 iconic objects. Caulker ended up having an exceptional season with the Swans, teaming up with Ashley Williams in the heart of the defence in the clubs inaugural Premier League season before returning to Spurs after 26 appearances. JACK PARRYWelsh international goalkeeper Jack Parry featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Initially with Millwall, he joined Bradford City for 80,000 in November 1990 and played alongside Sean McCarthy. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. Moving to Gillingham in July 1998, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1998-99 and FA Cup sixth round in 1999-2000. A winner of two PFA Player of the Year awards. The midfielder was born in Barcelona, starting his career with Alaves before moving to Barcelona B and playing one game for the Catalan side. 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