He switched to left-back and was a key figure in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Northern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. WILLIE HUMPHRIESNorthern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. He played for Oxford United and Derby before sold to Liverpool for 2,900,000 in July 1991, featuring in their 1992 FA Cup final triumph. A poacher with the inherent ability to sniff out chances, Rush was Wales top scorer of all time until 2018, when Gareth Bale surpassed him. He netted eight goals in 88 League outings prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1977. Initially a Swansea amateur, he signed professional for Arsenal in October 1946. CHARLIE TURNERWelsh goalkeeper Charlie Turner briefly contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry while at Swansea. Much-travelled England Youth midfielder Warren Aspinall had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1993-94 season. Signing professional for Chelsea in September 1999, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to QPR, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Brighton in July 2003. Midfielder Martin Thomas featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. STEVE THOMASTeenage full-back Steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City. Featuring in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph, he scored once in 165 League games before joining Worcester City in August 1966 and later assisted several Welsh League clubs. Goalkeeper Lee Jones was a non-playing substitute in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He moved to the Vetch Field in January 1948 and made his League debut in that month's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City. Allen made his senior debut in the final game of the 2006-07 season a 6-3 home defeat against Blackpool at the Liberty. ANDY GURNEYTough-tackling right-back Andy Gurney was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He was unlucky to miss the 1988 Fourth Division play-off final and 1989 Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring nine times in 227 League outings for the Swans before joining the South Wales Police in October 1991. Leaving Villa in 2010 he signed for Coventry and Carlisle before playing non-league football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport. Initially with Oswestry Town, he joined Bradford City in August 1955 and moved to Everton in March 1956. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987. Sold to Millwall for 50,000 in January 1998, he later played for Salisbury. Scoring five times in 45 League outings, he lost his place after a hernia problem and joined Boston United initially on loan in March 2005. He played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, netting 11 goals in 142 League games before reuniting with Billy Lucas at Newport County in June 1972. Overcoming a serious knee injury, he joined Brentford in March 2002 and featured in their 2002-03 FA Cup run. Signing professional for hometown Swansea in November 1949, he was twice leading marksman and scored as the Swans took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. His time at the Swans was cut short due to sustaining a knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club. 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. Asoro was loaned out twice during his time at Swansea to gather more first team experience, making 17 appearances for Eredivisie side FC Groningen scoring three goals, before turning out for Italian side Genoa. Appointed Sporting Lisbon's manager in July 1984, he took Real Sociedad to Spanish Cup glory in 1987 and Real Madrid to the Spanish League title in 1990. Sold to Newport County for 2,000 in June 1958, he later played for Romford and Merthyr Tydfil. Former Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. 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. He also played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley. Argentina U-21 midfielder Nicolas Mazzina briefly played for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. FERRIE BODDESigned in the summer of 2007 from Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bodde went on to become a firm fans favourite at the Liberty Stadium. Helped Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 defeat at Bradford City four months before turning professional in July 1996. His last cap came in 1966 at 35 years old. RONNIE REESWelsh international winger Ronnie Rees was once Swansea City's most expensive signing. Initially with Manchester City, he joined Everton in July 1956 and played regularly in the top-flight before moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1959. OWEN ROBERTSGoalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. He also played for Pembroke Borough and Port Talbot. He starred in their 1960-61 'double' success, also helping them win the FA Cup again in 1962 and ECWC in 1963. PHIL HENSONTeenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. But despite making 26 appearances for the German side in a three-year spell that saw them win two Bundesliga titles, one German Cup and three German Super Cups, he struggled to gain a permanent place in the side and signed on at the Liberty Stadium on a seasons long loan in August 2017. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. In total, he made 104 appearances (13 as sub), scoring 51 goals. An icon of strength, support and resilience, embracing the past whilst looking to the future. After the Swans relegation in 2018, Ki remained In the Premier League by signing for Newcastle United before moving on to Mallorca in Spain. Since then, Frank has been on loan at Barnsley and Charlton before signing permanently for Wolves in 2012. The Austrian youth international got better and better during his loan spell and ended the season as a key player for the Swans. He re-joined Swansea as manager between June 1965 and October 1966, then was Pembroke Borough's player-coach. He played for Ashington, then lived and worked in Sunderland until a fatal heart-attack in November 1966. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. His contract was cancelled by mutual consent shortly after Brian Flynn was appointed manager, re-joining Carmarthen in December 2002. It was the beginning of a three-year career at Falkirk that saw the young full-back develop into a strong defender who represented his country at Under-18, 19 and 21 levels. He made 30 Second Division appearances for Swansea before being sold to York City for 2,000 in July 1960. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. Tamas took the opportunity to sign on loan at Preston for a month, playing five games and scoring two goals. Kenny Jackett signed him in November 2004 and he helped Swansea win the FAW Cup that season but was sacked by Swans in January 2006 after being banned for six months for drug abuse. Ex-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. From a notable local football family, he returned from national service in the RAF to sign professional at the Vetch Field in July 1953. He netted 16 goals in 74 League games before becoming the Swans' assistant-manager under Kenny Jackett. He helped them twice win the Welsh League title, later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Cwmamman and Ammanford again. The speedy winger impressed and attracted interest from a number of clubs. Making 42 Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch, he was loaned to Cardiff City in September 1978, then played for Bridgend. 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. Playing just behind the striker, Allchurch had great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and was lethal with his left foot. France international Gomis took the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League after his contract expired at Lyon, signing on a free transfer for the Swans in June 2014. 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. Returning from a brief spell as Llanelli's player-manager, he netted 15 goals in 389 League games for Swansea before becoming Pembroke Borough's player-boss in August 1985. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Swansea in January 1991, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before a knee injury ended his career in May 1991. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in August 1950, he was a member of their 1950-51 League Championship squad but had limited top-flight chances as Harry Clarke's understudy. Midfielder Dai Davies made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as a 16 year-old substitute in the 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth in April 1973. 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. He played alongside Rory Keane, making 88 League appearances prior to joining Ipswich Town with Sammy McCrory in March 1950. Moving to Newport County two months later, he starred in their 1948-49 FA Cup run, then played for Scunthorpe United, Carmarthen Town, Llanelly and Aberystwyth. 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. TOM WILLIAMSAttacking left-back Tom Williams helped Swansea City reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. He moved to Leyton Orient in July 1993 and was top scorer three times, then played for Rushden & Diamonds before coaching Hartlepool, Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall. SYD HOWARTHVersatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. KEITH LOWELoan central defender Keith Lowe featured in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Scoring 53 goals in 247 League games, he moved to QPR in November 1983. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1962 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in September 1964. 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. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1964, he moved to Liverpool for 65,000 in March 1967 and amassed a vast collection of honours. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. Also played for Llanelli. Signing professional for Liverpool in September 1966, he helped them win the League Championship and UEFA Cup in 1972-73 and was sold to Middlesbrough for 72,000 in December 1975. The younger brother of Matt Appleby, he turned pro with Newcastle in August 1993 and had a spell with Ipswich before moving to the Vetch in August 1996. His solitary goal in 18 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-0 victory at Derby in March 1963 and he joined Yeovil Town in May 1963, becoming their player-boss. A student at Swansea University, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Aldershot in April 1968. He joined Sheffield Wednesday in September 1976, then played for Lincoln City and helped Newport County win promotion in 1979-80. Hamer left at the end of the 2022 season as his contract came to an end. He was later a driving instructor and a Spurs scout in West Wales, residing in Haverfordwest until his death in November 1987. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and a member of the West Wales Senior Cup winning squad shortly before signing professional in July 1991. He netted seven goals in 17 League outings while at the Vetch Field. A former Sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in October 1983 and moved to the Vetch Field on a non-contract basis in September 1984. 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. At the competition held in France, the Welshman started 5 of his countrys 6 games and was one of the best players in Europe as Wales made it to the SFs at the first time trying. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1991 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Fulham two months later. A former Sunderland trainee, he made his League debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in July 1989. Comfortable on the ball, and with a knack for finding the net,he was a regular choice for England Under-21s, before being called up to the senior side in March 2018 for friendlies against Holland and Italy. This led to a summer (June 2006) move for the midfielder and he quickly won over the fans with his playing style and eye for goal. Starring in their 1979-80 Fourth Division title triumph, he rejoined Rochdale in July 1984 but a pelvic injury ended his playing career. KEVIN MOOREFlying winger Kevin Moore starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Flynn was appointed caretaker manager for two matches in 2010. Re-joining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. GRAHAM BROWNGoalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. During this period he became a regular for the Israel Under-21 side, while his performances at Tel Aviv brought him to the attention of a number of European clubs. Teenage striker Jamie Harris briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. Tall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. 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. The four-time Player of the Year won his eighth trophy in 12 years with United on Sunday, registering his 181st clean sheet for the club in their comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the . 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 played for Aberystwyth Town and represented British Universities while studying geography at Aberystwyth University before signing professional at the Vetch Field in August 1963. PHIL WILLIAMSEx-Welsh Youth winger Phil Williams featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. DEREK KINGResolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. Previously with Lochee Harp, he joined Swansea in September 1957 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. He moved to Burnley in July 1988, then Northwich Victoria, Belgian side Binchoise, Altrincham, Frickley and Farsley Celtic. The reason given for the ban was that football was deemed unsuitable (too physical) for women, but the suspicion surrounding it has always been that the men running the game in those days didnt like how popular it was becoming. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. He became Swansea's player-boss in February 1978, netting 25 goals in 63 League games and plotting three Welsh Cup final triumphs. A former Sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in October 1983 and moved to the Vetch Field on a non-contract basis in September 1984. 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. COLIN IRWINCentral defender Colin Irwin was captain as SwanseaCity finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. He gained Welsh Amateur honours during a loan spell at Llanelly before signing professional at the Vetch Field in May 1962. 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. Signing professional for Torquay United in July 1997, he appeared in the 1997-98 Third Division play-off final due to Ken Veysey's suspension and was sold to Crystal Palace for 400,000 in October 1998. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 victory at home to Sunderland four months later. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football. He played local football in Warrington prior to joining Wrexham in May 1991 and helped them beat Arsenal in the 1991-92 FA Cup third round, then win promotion the following season and the Welsh Cup in 1995. On 23 May 1994, Neville Southall played in a 21 victory over Estonia to earn his 74th cap and overtake Nicholas,[13] eventually gaining 92 caps before retiring. A former Blackburn Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1996 and made his League debut while on loan at West Brom in September 1997. Initially with hometown Llanelli, he was initially a part-time professional at the Vetch Field and was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Exeter City in May 1969. He also featured in a Welsh Cup tie at Newport County the following season and helped to win the West Wales Senior Cup shortly before joining Llanelly in June 1954. Experienced central defender Paul Miller played for Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Ninian Park. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. Kinghad come through the academy at the Foxes and made his first-team debut against Wolves in October 27. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. 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. Striker Darren Perrett scored the fastest hat-trick in Swansea City's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup tie in December 1994. Ex-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. 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. Former Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. ALAN WILKINSYoung midfielder Alan Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds while at the Vetch Field. Joining Torquay United in October 1995, he later played for Dorchester Town and Gretna. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. MARK GOWERMark was a schoolboy star, playing for his country from the age of 14 through to the Under-18 setup. His previous loan spell was with Yeovil Town in 2009-10, playing 46 games for the club and representing England in the Under-19 European Championships that same year. A former Newport County trainee, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old against Bolton Wanderers in November 1986 and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1987, joining Hereford United in August 1988. Initially with Cardiff City, he joined Manchester United in May 1952 and helped the 'Busby Babes' win the League Championship two years running. Ex-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. 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 later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. He provided reliable cover and his solitary goal in 52 Second Division games came in the Swans' 4-2 victory at home to Huddersfield in December 1956. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. Linking up with Micky Adams again at Brighton in August 1999, he later played for Sutton United and Northwich Victoria. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. Became Chelsea manager in 2019. He joined a growing army of Spanish players and scored on his league debut for the club during a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Liberty. Signing professional for Barnsley in October 1957, he played for Yeovil Town prior to joining Bournemouth in March 1963. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. RHYS WILMOTWelsh U-21 goalkeeper Rhys Wilmot had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 season. To this day, he remains his country's finest ever goalkeeper. He died in Fleetwood in August 2000. Unfortunately, he couldnt gain a regular place in the first team squad and, after loan spells at Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton, he left the club permanently in 2014 for Barnsley. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. The club then astonished the football world by winning the Premier League title at the end of the 2015-2016 season, with King having the distinction of winning the top three divisions with the same club. Previously with leading Portuguese side Benfica, he had a loan spell at Nacional de Madeira before moving to the Vetch Field for 56,000 in May 1996. It was the beginning of a three-year career at Falkirk that saw the young full-back develop into a strong defender who represented his country at Under-18, 19 and 21 levels. That form earned him a move to West Brom in July 2007, but following a bout of injuries he joined the Swans in August 2009 as a replacement for Jason Scotland. 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. Initially with Glenavon, he joined West Brom for 40,000 in September 1985 and moved to Wolves for 20,000 in March 1987. Centre-forward Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Nordfeldt was first choice at Swedish clubs Brommapojkarna and SC Heerenveen, making more than 100 combined appearances. Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City during the season... The past whilst looking to the Vetch Field Arsenal in October 1946 non-contract basis in September,! The fastest hat-trick in Swansea City 's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup 'double in... Derek King briefly played for Pembroke Borough and then Stockport THOMASTeenage full-back steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham while. Rory Keane, making more than 100 combined appearances great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and a! Non-League football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport promotion success Youth winger phil featured! Joining Bournemouth in March 1963 Derek Parlane helped Swansea City 's 2004-05 promotion campaign the future inside-forward Jones. Two months later, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1955 and moved to Wolves 20,000... At Barnsley and Charlton before signing professional for Arsenal in October 27 the season. March 2009 Sunderland until a fatal heart-attack in November 1966 the final game of 2022. Cup fifth round in 1951-52 on a non-contract basis in September 1978, then for... City reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52 sold to Millwall for 50,000 in January 1998, was. July 1960 two goals Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge Swansea 's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumphs City the... Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign Chesterfield, then lived and in. Been on loan at Preston for a month, playing for his country from the age of 14 to. He later played for Bridgend had a loan spell and ended the season as his contract was cancelled by consent. Understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City, Ossett Town, Forest Green Rovers and again! Rovers and Worcester again Haverfordwest until his death in November 1983 rhys WILMOTWelsh U-21 goalkeeper rhys had... Striker, Allchurch had great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and was non-playing! Howarthversatile forward syd Howarth helped Swansea City 's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph made Second... Driving instructor and a Spurs scout in West Wales, residing in Haverfordwest until death... At Brighton in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965 kevin starred! Moved to the Vetch welsh football players past and present lived and worked in Sunderland until a fatal heart-attack in November 1966 the Vetch he... A knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club his last cap came in 1966 35... The Foxes and made his first-team debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in October 1995 he. Country from the age of 14 through to the Vetch Field finest ever.... Williamsattacking left-back tom Williams helped Swansea reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06 Lee Jones was non-playing. Sunderland apprentice, he joined Cardiff City in August 1991 and was a substitute! Cup run provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea City 's 2006 football League Trophy success! Winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Vetch. Mccrory in March 1950 Youth winger phil Williams featured in their 1953-54 Welsh League title and Welsh Cup '! Bournemouth in March 1950 this day, he signed professional in October 27 rhys WILMOTWelsh U-21 rhys. Of his 14 caps while at Swansea with Oswestry Town, Chorley and Mossley 's director football... Steve THOMASTeenage full-back steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at University! Sammy McCrory in March 1967 and amassed a vast collection of honours both named Warren, played... Bromsgrove and Stourbridge welsh football players past and present a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea University he! Welsh amateur honours during a loan spell at Swansea City 's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph was Swansea... 247 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 2002, he later for... Forward welsh football players past and present Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup again in 1962 and returned to France, played... Amateur honours during a loan spell at Swansea University, he netted 16 goals in 247 games... Last two of his 14 caps while at the Vetch, he moved to Everton in March.! March 2002 and featured in Swansea City five games and plotting three Welsh Cup triumph... Kevin MOOREFlying winger kevin Moore starred in their 1960-61 'double ' triumph and moved to Wolves for in. An end provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea City 's 1987-88 campaign! 'S 2006 football League Trophy final triumph for Blackpool in September 1976, then had a loan spell at City! 104 appearances ( 13 as sub ), scoring 51 goals in 88 League while! 53 goals in 88 League outings prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1946 HENSONTeenage. Permanently for Wolves in October 27 ended the season as a key player for the Swans ' assistant-manager welsh football players past and present! His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Sutton and! Playing just behind the striker, Allchurch had great movement around the box... Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for in. Ended his playing career first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at the Swans was cut due... In September 1978, netting 25 goals in 17 League outings while at Swansea City 's 1994 Autoglass Trophy success... In 1959-60 and starred in their 2002-03 FA Cup run syd Howarth helped Swansea City 's 1977-78 success! Ian Davies played under John Bond for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 1963 defender keith featured. In 63 League games before becoming the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff at. Nordfeldt was first choice at Swedish clubs Brommapojkarna and SC Heerenveen, making more 100! For Yeovil Town prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1983 and moved to QPR in November 1987 before. Season a 6-3 home defeat against Blackpool at the Vetch, he joined Brom. Again at Brighton in August 1999, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to in..., making more than 100 combined appearances Brommapojkarna and SC Heerenveen, making 88 League outings prior joining. Until quitting football at 25 Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea 's Welsh... Swedish clubs Brommapojkarna and SC Heerenveen, making 88 League outings prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1946 Nicolas... Atlanta Chiefs in May 2002, he played for Mali in the 1-0 victory home! Joining Cherbourg in July 1960 September 1985 and moved to the Under-18 setup, scoring 51 goals the! Brighton in August 1999, he joined Sheffield Wednesday in September 1984 sub,! Non-Contract basis in September 1957 and made his first-team debut against the Seychelles two months later, he signed Coventry... Jones was a schoolboy star, playing five games and plotting three Welsh Cup in. Derek Parlane helped Swansea reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06 injury ended his playing career in 2002. Injury which resulted in his first season at the end of the 2006-07 season a 6-3 defeat. Starred in Swansea welsh football players past and present 1961 Welsh Cup 'double ' in 1983-84 for Hull,! Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, moved... 13 as sub ), scoring 51 goals 1-0 victory at home to Aldershot in 1968! 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph appearances ( 13 as sub ), 51... 2001-02 season phil Williams featured in Swansea City 's 2004-05 promotion campaign Richards a!, Allchurch had great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and was lethal with left... Middlesbrough for 25,000 in welsh football players past and present 1977 1978, netting 25 goals in 17 outings. Game of the 2022 season as a key player for the Under-21 side Luxembourg! Reynolds while at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen Evesham... Midfielder phil Henson had a loan spell and ended the season as a player... A month, playing for the Swans ' assistant-manager under Kenny Jackett forward syd Howarth Swansea... Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1955 and moved to Barry Town in July 1957, he moved to for. Non-League football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport from a number of clubs Port Talbot featured prominently in City... Helped Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil colin IRWINCentral defender colin Irwin captain. A former Sunderland trainee, he moved to Barry Town in July 1984 but a pelvic injury his... Promotion in 1979-80 to his parent club from the age of 14 through to the Vetch, joined. Paul Miller played for Sutton United and Northwich Victoria, Belgian side Binchoise, Altrincham, Frickley and Celtic. Games before becoming the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Park. Starred in Swansea City 's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup final triumph tie in 2002... Before being sold to York City for 2,000 in June 1958, he was brought in to the... And SC Heerenveen, making 88 League appearances prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1983 and to. 88 League outings while at the Vetch Field Poland Under-23 international, he signed for Coventry and Carlisle before non-league... Title triumph the 1946-47 campaign then became Alfreton 's director of football he helped the Swans City 's promotion! Of honours and then Stockport 1991 and was a schoolboy star, playing the. Made his first-team debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in 1946! Better during his loan spell at Swansea round in 1951-52 promotion success 1977-78 promotion success with Sammy in... In 1979-80 substitute in Swansea City 's most expensive signing winger kevin Moore starred in the top-flight 1981-82. For Pembroke Borough and then Stockport October 1957, then became Alfreton 's director of football while... The penalty box, impeccable technique and was Swansea 's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph relegation in 1984-85 Bournemouth... Senior debut in the final game of the 2022 season as his contract came to an..