The son of a Cardiff Italian restaurateur, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth two months before turning professional in April 1965. 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. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in November 1976. The man they chose was Dutchman Michel Vorm, a product of Utrechts youth system. He later played for Frome and Trowbridge again. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1997, then returned for a second loan spell in August 1997 and made 18 League appearances overall. 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. A former QPR scholar, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2002-03, then win promotion in 2003-04. Locally born, he turned professional with Coventry City in December 1976 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to Swansea in July 1978. Teenage midfielder Leighton Harvey helped SwanseaCity reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76. Locally born, the older brother of Cliff Jones, he turned professional for Swansea in September 1951 and played in two Welsh Cup finals, netting four goals in 121 League games prior to joining Newport County in June 1958. A talented, ball-playing central defender, he was larger than life on and off the field during a stint in SA1 that included the League Cup triumph at Wembley in 2013. Scott decided to leave the club in August 2012 after 83 appearances (11 as sub) to join Manchester City where he had a loan spell at West Brom. Moving to Carmarthen soon afterwards, he gained Welsh Semi-Pro recognition and played in the 1999 Welsh Cup final. Helping them qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, he was loaned to Cardiff City before moving to Scunthorpe United in November 1993. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. 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). His son Richard became Swansea's head physio. He starred in their 1960-61 'double' success, also helping them win the FA Cup again in 1962 and ECWC in 1963. EDDIE PASSMORECentre-forward Eddie Passmore played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. He later played for Oxford United, Exeter City and Eastleigh. A Welsh Youth Cup finalist again that season, he was allowed to leave the club in November 2004. Locally born, he was a Leeds United trainee and turned professional in August 2001. 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. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, Maesteg Park and Llanelli. 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. He died in November 1997. He moved to Portsmouth in May 1967, then had a spell with Middlesbrough before joining Birmingham City in March 1971. However, the competition for places was evidently intense under Brendan Rodgers and after 18 months at the club he had made just one substitute appearance in the league and one start in the cup. JOHN KINGWelsh international goalkeeper John King was ever-present for Swansea in 1951-52. He left the club in January 2016 for Newcastle United in a deal worth around 12m. Also played for Merthyr Tydfil and Bryntirion. Striker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. DAMIEN LACEYMidfielder Damien Lacey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Signing professional for Norwich City in January 1997, he secured a regular first-team slot the following season and was often used as a substitute before being sold to Luton Town for 60,000 in July 2001. 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. He died in Evesham in March 1987. His only other Third Division appearance was in that season's 2-0 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers and he was loaned to Ebbw Vale prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in March 1998. After spells at Hereford, Walsall and Exeter, he helped Cardiff win promotion in 1998-99, then played for York City and Darlington. Joining Barry Town in August 1987, he had a spell with Newport County until the club folded in February 1989, then played football in Australia. He turned professional with Rochdale in April 1956 and joined Leicester City in July 1960, appearing in the top-flight as Gordon Banks' understudy. Sadly, Ronnie passed away in August, 2008. As the Swans progressed, so did Allen. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. 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. Stephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. Despite wanting to keep Gomez at the club following a successful season, his price tag proved too much and he eventually followed Roberto Martinez to Wigan in the summer of 2009 after 51 appearances (seven as sub) and 14 goals. Netting six goals in 16 League games, he joined Minehead in February 1976 and starred as they won promotion that season, then beat Swansea in the 1976-77 FA Cup first round. Scottish goalkeeper Bobby Reid understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. To gain more first team action, he was loaned to Shrewsbury and then Crewe. He was recalled by his parent club in January after four months in SA1. JAMIE HARRISTeenage striker Jamie Harris briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Two of Wales' finest players: Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale There's an ongoing debate in Wales as to whether football or rugby union in the nations most popular sport. His time at the club was plagued by injuries and he moved to Championship side Luton in March 2007, making seven starts before going on loan to Crystal Palace. Netting 44 goals in 162 League games, he was sold to Bristol City for 400,000 in August 1997 and featured in their 1997-98 promotion success. He was ever-present in 1975-76 but lost his place after injury and moved to Swansea in July 1977. The son of former world show-jumping champion Derek Ricketts, he turned professional with Oxford United in April 2000 and was loaned to Nuneaton Borough before joining Telford United in August 2003. He helped Swansea win promotion the following season and scored 19 times in 192 League outings before being sold to Newport County for 15,000 in October 1978. JACK PARRYWelsh international goalkeeper Jack Parry featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. But he was vocal about his lack of opportunities in the first team and, after a disastrous display in an FA Cup tie at Oxford United, it was no surprise after loan spells back in France at St Etienne and Granada that he was released from his contract in August 2017. He moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in June 1998, making a significant contribution as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs and beat West Ham in the FA Cup third round in 1998-99. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Stockport before joining Cardiff City in August 2001. He scored nine times in 34 Second Division games before being sold to Southend United for 3,000 in January 1958. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. Fer had a successful start to his Premier League campaign scoring the winning goal away at Burnley at Turf Moor. 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. RONNIE DAVIESLocal born left-half Ronnie Davies briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1958-59 season. JIMMY LOVERIDGEWelsh U-21 striker Jimmy Loveridge scored twice in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. Abbott featured in the side that narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs at the end of the 2006-07 season, before departing during the summer for Darlington after 18 appearances (nine as sub) and one goal. 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. A former QPR apprentice, he followed Basil Hayward from Bedford Town to Gillingham in July 1966 and joined Charlton Athletic for 5,000 in October 1970. Signing professional for Doncaster Rovers in March 1954, he scored on his League debut the following month. LYN DAVIESWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Lyn Davies understudied Tony Millington while at Swansea City. His solitary League appearance for Swansea was as substitute in the 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City in March 1969. He moved to Weymouth in July 1978, then Bath again and Yeovil Town before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 1981. Briefly with Birmingham City, he joined Newport County in October 1984, then played for Cardiff again, Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport again, AFC Cardiff and Ebbw Vale. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in May 1974 and appeared in the 1977 League Cup final. He later played for Bury, Newport county and Burnley again, then coached various clubs including Llanelli and has worked in the media. However, the competition for places was evidently intense under Brendan Rodgers and after 18 months at the club he had made just one substitute appearance in the league and one start in the cup. Later with Barry Town, Inter Cabletel, Briton Ferry, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest and still lives in Swansea. Forward Ioan Rees was top scorer as Swansea reserves won the Welsh League title in four successive seasons. Sold to Bury for 20,000 in August 1993, he was a promotion winner in 1995-96 and joined Ipswich Town in August 1997. [5] Bale also holds the record for the most goals scored for Wales having scored 41 goals, overtaking Ian Rush's record in March 2018.[7]. Experienced midfielder Pat Lally helped Swansea City win promotion in 1977-78. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. BILLY SNEDDON Experienced wing-half Billy Sneddon briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. Lover of the beautiful game, "The Pro Kabaddi league has almost 200 million viewers in 100 countries", His time at Inter was destroyed by injuries, Which type of Pilates is right for you?, The greatest players to represent the Azzuri, From Yellow to Black, this is the Belt Color Order in Karate explained, The story of that legendary 1951 shot - in Bobbys own words, These guys are the future of mens boxing, Talk all you like, but Jordan is the greatest, Different types of Golf balls and how they are made, We are interested in all sports, no matter how obscure. He moved to Swansea for 80,000 in August 1993, helping win the Autoglass Trophy in 1994 and reach the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Loaned to Swansea in October 1995, he made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. His coaching career back home was interrupted by the civil war and he has since coached in the Middle East, including Al-Ithead Sports and the Qatar national side, while retaining a home in Swansea. He later played for Ton Pentre, Llanelli and local side West End. Striker Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. 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. He played alongside his older brother Gilbert and netted 29 goals in 136 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Worcester City in August 1954, then reunited with Billy Lucas at Newport County in July 1955. Making 16 League appearances for the Swans, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in August 2007, then returned to Peterborough in January 2008. But having gained a place in the Premier League, Pratley left the club to join Bolton after 181 appearances (26 as sub) and 29 goals. He was loaned to Cheltenham during his 2006-07 testimonial season. MATT ANDREWWing-half Matt Andrew was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) championship squad. Unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2001-02, he moved to Swansea in July 2002, netting twice in 17 League games before joining TNS in July 2003. CHARLIE TURNERWelsh goalkeeper Charlie Turner briefly contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry while at Swansea. A former Coventry City apprentice, he turned professional in May 1962 and was an influential figure as Sky Blues won the Third Division title in 1963-64 and Second Division title in 1966-67. Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. With Wilfried Bony due to miss the whole of January 2015 due to commitments with the Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations, Oliveira was brought to the Liberty on loan until the end of the season. He netted three goals in 17 League games before moving to Grimsby Town in January 2006 and Bury. He joined Swansea in October 1987 and scored once in 25 League outings before moving to Abergavenny in February 1989. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he moved via Southend United to Brentford in July 1995 and starred as they won the Third Division title in 1998-99, were LDV Vans Trophy finalists in 2000-01 and Second Division play-off finalists in 2001-02. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. He progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and signed professional in August 1968. He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and became a goalkeeping coach. Striker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. Despite wanting to keep Gomez at the club following a successful season, his price tag proved too much and he eventually followed Roberto Martinez to Wigan in the summer of 2009 after 51 appearances (seven as sub) and 14 goals. Later with Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Barry Town and Goytre. Starting with Cardiff City, he moved to Wrexham for 30,000 in December 1978 and joined Swansea for 70,000 in November 1979. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. 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. City 's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982 a former QPR scholar, he loaned... 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