He was loaned to Swansea in December 1995 and made four League appearances while at the Vetch. After a spell with Woking, he re-joined Swansea in March 2003 and netted 23 goals in 278 League games overall prior to joining Newport County in August 2004. A consistent goalscorer in the reserves, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. He played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. Briefly playing for the Cayman Islands in two friendly matches, he moved to Woking in May 2003 and joined Havant & Waterlooville in July 2004. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. Moving to Watford in July 1999, he joined West Brom in March 2000 and was an experienced figure as they won promotion in 2001-02. Signing professional for Spurs in May 1977, he starred in two consecutive FA Cup final triumphs and scored in their 1984 UEFA Cup final success. He played against Arsenal and Leeds United in FA Cup matches and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1969. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Bury two months before signing professional in July 1971. 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. He joined the club on a three-month emergency loan in September 2008, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Southampton but later returning to Birmingham at the end of his loan spell after two appearances. After leaving the Liberty after 13 appearances (five as sub), Warren moved on to Dundee United and Sheffield Wednesday on loan, before finishing his professional career with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013. Young striker Michael Moore briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. MARK PRITCHARDWelsh Youth striker Mark Pritchard helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. His solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers two months later and he also featured in the 2-1 Welsh Cup sixth round defeat at Newport County in March 1951. Also featuring the FAW Cup final triumph over Wrexham, he made four consecutive League One appearances as Kenny Jackett's side qualified for the play-offs. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and was a part-time professional, understudying Noel Dwyer and Johnny King. Featuring in their 1981-82 Fourth Division title triumph, he had a spell at Swindon Town before briefly joining Swansea in September 1984, making 12 League appearances. Helping them beat Chelsea in the 1975-76 League Cup second round, he featured in the 1977 Cheshire Premier Cup final and made over 200 League appearances for the Alex until leaving Gresty Road in May 1981. Unfortunately, the left-back was sent off after just 53 seconds in the first leg of the semi-finalat Nottingham Forest and as a result missed the final at Wembley. Moving to Newport County in September 1983, he had a spell as player-boss and led them to the 1987 Welsh Cup final. 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. Starting with Alkmaar 54, he joined Everwarm (Bridgend Town) in July 1975 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1976. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Everton in March 1954, making eight Second Division appearances before concentrating on his cricket career. Lisbon-born, the midfielder's career began at Benifica where he made his first team debut in October 2015 in a 4-0 win over Tondela, then moved to Bayern Munich in May 2016 for 27.5m after impressing in Portugals successful Euro 2016 campaign, in which he was named best young player of the tournament and recipient of the journalist-nominated Golden Boy award. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. Tall central defender David Theobald featured in Swansea City's 2002-03 relegation battle. He played four more Second Division games during the 1964-65 season and helped the reserves win the Welsh League title three times. After two years with Australian side Perth Azzurri, appearing alongside ex-Swans Colin Irwin and Tony Guard, he also played for Haverfordwest before becoming Swanseas player liaison officer. Kingsley made his first team debut for Falkirk in a 2-1 win against Partick Thistle at just 16. Loaned to Swansea in December 1991, he scored once in five League outings while at the Vetch Field. He became their player-boss, then worked in the licensed trade and was a sub-postmaster in Swansea. He was capped 32 times and moved to Swansea as player-coach in August 1954, succeeding Billy McCandless as player-boss a year later. He made his League debut alongside his cousin Robbie James in that month's 4-2 defeat at home to Northampton and was a fringe member of Swansea's 1978-79 promotion winning squad. He was Norwich City's youngest-ever League debutant at 17 years 29 days old in April 1974 but had limited top-flight opportunities and joined Newcastle United for 150,000 in June 1979. KEITH EVANSWelsh Youth central defender Keith Evans helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. Battling midfielder Gary Jones played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. 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. Signed in the summer of 2007 from Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bodde went on to become a firm fans favourite at the Liberty Stadium. Middlesbrough FC [Youth B] Tweets by @Boro. Joe joined Crawley Town in 2012 where he quickly became a regular member of the squad. After four seasons and playing in over 100 games for the club he was signed by Coventry City. Locally born, he was an Arsenal apprentice and a member of their squad, including Liam Brady, that won the South East Counties League title and FA Youth Cup in 1971-72. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Everton in October 1952 and played nine consecutive Second Division games in place of Steve Leavy. A former Chelsea scholar, he turned professional in July 2002 and featured in their 2004-05 FA Cup third round win at home to Scunthorpe, also in that season's Premiership match at Newcastle. Joining Motherwell in July 2001, he moved via Walsall to Swansea in January 2003 and netted four goals in 122 League games prior to joining Chester City in August 2006. He guested for Dundee during wartime service in the RAF, then helped them win the Scottish B Division title in 1946-47. There are also current Welsh football stars such asGareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Chris Gunter, who are making an impact across the globe. GIOVANNI SAVARESE Venezuela international striker Giovanni Savarese was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2000-01. Believe it or not, James Collins played in the Premier League for 13 seasons in a row between 2005 and 2018. Returning to Swansea in June 2005, he became the first Swansea player to score at Liberty Stadium in a pre-season friendly against Fulham. Re-joining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1971, he made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers two months later. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. Regularly appearing as a substitute, he scored twice in 88 League outings for the Swans prior to reuniting with Peter Nicholas at Newport County in August 2003. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. Signing professional for Bristol Rovers in July 1992, he appeared in the 1994-95 Second Division play-off final and joined Torquay United in July 1997. Signing professional for Plymouth Argyle in March 1991, he failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. His only other Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-2 defeat at home to QPR two months later. 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. 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 Bolton in August 1932, he starred as they won promotion and were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1934-35. His first club in professional football was Aston Villa, but after failing to break into the first team squad he was loaned out to Wycombe where he made 14 appearances. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. 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. He only spent one season on Humberside before a 465,000 fee took him to the Premier League with Derby County. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. Joining Darlington for 95,000 in January 1992, he moved via Oxford United to Fulham in November 1994 and was a promotion winner in 1996-97. He was released by Everton in 2019 after a short loan deal at Stoke City before joining Bristol City. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and still lives in Swansea. He contested a first-team slot with Dai Davies and Jimmy Rimmer, playing 20 League games before moving to Cardiff City in August 1985. Sold to Stockport County for 150,000 in February 2001, he joined Chesterfield in December 2001 and was leading scorer in 2003-04. Reuniting with Brian Flynn at the Vetch Field in July 2003, he starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, won promotion in 2004-05, then lifted the Football League Trophy and were play-off finalists in 2005-06. The highly-rated youngster joined the Swans on loan from Chelsea halfway through the clubs maiden Premier League campaign in 2011-12. He was ever-present in 1989-90, netting 23 goals in 175 League games before being sold to Oxford United for 275,000 in July 1990. His solitary Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on Christmas Day 1952. QB, WR So. He played for Neath Boys and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field, making his League debut as substitute in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Darlington four months before turning professional in August 1976. He helped Latics win the Third Division title in 1996-97, then qualify for the Second Division play-offs three times. Re-joining Swansea in July 1969, he netted 60 goals in 347 League games overall before moving to Haverfordwest in July 1971. He scored once in 66 League games for the Swans before joining Swedish side Jankoping in May 1985, then had spells with Lincoln City and Cambridge United. The magnificent Gareth Frank Bale MBE is a Welsh professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Wales national team. ANDY LEGGWelsh international winger Andy Legg was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He made 62 appearances (31 as sub) for the Swans with 17 goals. He helped them win the League Championship in 1988-89 and joined Celtic for 650,000 in May 1990. Settling back in his native Swansea, he later worked in the motor trade for many years until retirement and died in May 2003. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. He is currently on loan at Estoril. JOHN KINGWelsh international goalkeeper John King was ever-present for Swansea in 1951-52. Over the two years at the club, he secured ten clean sheets before returning to the Netherlands to former club SC Heerenveen. He later played for several non-League clubs, becoming Bishop's Stortford player-manager. Leaving Villa in 2010 he signed for Coventry and Carlisle before playing non-league football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and still lives in Swansea. Big central defender John Tones had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1974-75 campaign. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. 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). Later played for Fulham, King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Bedford Town and Cambridge City. KIERON DURKANRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Kieron Durkan appeared in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. The Liverpool academy product joined the Swans in August 2021. Resigning in April 1961, he returned a year later but left again in February 1967 to manage Swansea until June 1969. Joined Great Harwood in July 1974. A former amateur with Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, he was a prolific goalscorer for Rhyl prior to joining Cardiff City for 12,500 in March 1967. Ex-Welsh Youth winger Phil Williams featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. BRYN JONESTough-tackling left-half Bryn Jones helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in four successive seasons. Signing professional for Chelsea in September 1985, he was loaned to Partick Thistle before scoring the winner on his First Division debut against Arsenal in March 1987. An icon of strength, support and resilience, embracing the past whilst looking to the future. After going out on loan to Watford, where he also never played a first team game, he left Stamford Bridge in 2007 to sign for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. DAVID EDGARA Canadian-born defender who began his career at Newcastle United in 2001. Signing professional for Coventry in 1994, he made his Premiership debut in their 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough in September 1995. TONY BIRDWelsh U-21 striker Tony Bird featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He formed a notable partnership with Jim Feeney and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1949. Ayew helped the Swans reach the play-offs in consecutive seasons, finishing both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons as the clubs top scorer with 15 and 16 goals respectively. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons, 'Jimmy' scored once in 89 League outings before returning to Yugoslavia in May 1983. Initially with Berwick Rangers, he moved to the Vetch Field for 70,000 in November 1989 and helped Swansea avoid relegation that season, netting four goals in 22 Third Division games before being sold to Falkirk for 70,000 in August 1990. After a loan spell back at former club Blackpool, Dobbie was reunited with Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace, helping the Eagles reach the top flight before loan spells at Blackpool. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1957, he failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and joined Swansea in July 1959. 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