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PAUL AGNEW Former Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for Swansea City during the 1987-88 campaign. Also loaned to Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster and Livingston, he moved via Dallas Burn back to Doncaster in November 2006. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. An electrician at Pembroke Docks, he also had a sports shop and died in April 2003. 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. DEAN HOLDSWORTHStriker Dean Holdsworth had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1988-89 campaign. He emigrated to Australia. He was a member of Swansea Rugby & Cricket Club committee until his death in September 2000. After a successful loan spell at Swansea City during the 2014-15 campaign, Carroll returned to the club on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Tottenham Hotspur in January 2017. JACKIE ROBERTSFormer Welsh international right-back Jackie Roberts appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. KEVIN NUGENTFormer Republic of Ireland Youth striker Kevin Nugent was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. BRIAN CASH Republic of Ireland U-21 winger Brian Cash had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. Football Museum Officer at Wrexham Museum. TERRY PHELANYoung left-back Terry Phelan was capped 42 times by Republic of Ireland after leaving Swansea City. SHEFKI KUQICapped by Finland 62 times, Kuqi was an imposing striker who has had something of a nomadic existence after playing over 500 times during his career and scoring 150 goals. He later played for Guiseley and Ossett Albion. He had spells with Merthyr Tydfil, Pontllanfraith, Barry Town and Frickley Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in the midst of a financial crisis in January 1986. We are an Amazon Affiliate partner and as such receive commission payments if you buy items through the site. He regularly appeared as a substitute, netting three goals in 18 League games for the Swans before joining Torquay United in February 2006, then Brentford and Rochdale. As the Swans progressed, so did Allen. He helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. Wilmot quickly became a club hero as he scored the winning goal in the south Wales Derby in October 2019. Signing professional for Aston Villa in December 1963, he made his First Division debut in their 3-1 defeat at Burnley in November 1965. Moving to Torquay United in November 1986, he appeared against Swansea in the 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final, then starred in Rochdale's 1989-90 FA Cup run before playing for Exeter City, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport AFC and Cinderford Town. He became Swansea's player-boss in February 1978, netting 25 goals in 63 League games and plotting three Welsh Cup final triumphs. RORY KEANETough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. He was a safety officer with the Welsh Water Authority until his early death in October 1991. Moving to Scunthorpe United in July 1993, he re-joined Halifax in February 1996, then played for Bradford PA. He was loaned to Scarborough prior to joining Emley in March 1998, then reunited with several former Hull players at Gainsborough Trinity. Having progressed to the full national side, the striker was used mainly as a substitute with the Swans and scored his only goal in the penultimate game of the 12-13 season at Wigan in a 3-2 win. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017. 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. Former Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. Billy McCandless paid 7,500 for him in January 1951 and he netted 37 goals in 67 Second Division games for Swansea before returning to Dundee for 1,500 in March 1953. He joined Walsall for 60,000 in September 1996, but injury problems curtailed his career in May 1999. KEITH WALKERScottish central defender Keith Walker captained Swansea City to the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Helping them clinch the Third Division title, he was a promotion winner again in 1988-89 and re-joined Swansea for 70,000 in August 1993. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and helped win the West Wales Senior Cup before turning professional in October 1954. He died in February 2005. Striker Darren Perrett scored the fastest hat-trick in Swansea City's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup tie in December 1994. Locally born, the son of former Swans captain Syd Lawrence, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-2 win at home to Workington five months later. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians. Arsenal Football Club : Country: England : Founded: 01/10/1886 . Following Terry Yorath to Bradford City in July 1989, he later played for Southall, Haverfordwest, MaestegPark, Briton Ferry and Morriston. PAUL HARRISCentral defender Paul Harris was a member of Harry Griffiths' squad at SwanseaCity. STEPHEN OHALLORANStephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. Subsequently with QPR, he settled near Port Talbot and died in August 1999. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. The right back spent four months with the Swans during the 2021-22 campaign on loan from parent club Manchester United. Yugoslav international sweeper Ante Rajkovic starred as Swansea City finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Bradford City for 130,000 in June 1989, he followed him back to Swansea in exchange for Robbie James in August 1990. 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. KERRY MORGANA diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. Scoring five goals in 134 League games while at the Vetch Field, he joined Brighton in July 1965, then reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in January 1966. 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. Making 28 League appearances for Swansea prior to joining Woking in August 1993, he then played for Gosport. Welsh international central defender Roy Paul gained the first nine of his 33 caps while at the Vetch Field. 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. After a spell with Wycombe Wanderers, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1999 and had spells as player-boss of Exeter City and Newport County. DON MURRAYFormer Scotland U-23 central defender Don Murray had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. Helping them regain top-flight status in 1971-72, he joined Cardiff in June 1973, then Swansea in May 1975. Featuring in the 1978-79 promotion success, he made 97 League appearances before being sold to Charlton Athletic for 25,000 in July 1981. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. He joined Stockport County in July 2004, moving to Rotherham United in August 2005. Versatile right-back Neil Robinson featured prominently as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. During his 10 years at the Victoria Ground, he became an integral part of the Stoke midfield and figured in the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley in 1973, while also sampling European football. Harry Gregg signed him on loan in March 1973 and he scored once in seven League games for struggling Swansea. Top scorer in their 1991-92 League Championship success, he had spells with Portsmouth, West Ham and Ipswich prior to joining Swansea in March 1996, netting four goals in seven League games until retiring. 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. Starring in their 1980-81 Fourth Division title triumph, he reunited with Dave Cusack at Doncaster in November 1985, then played for Fisher and coached Chelmsford, Heybridge, Dagenham & Redbridge and Fisher. 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. Midfielder Chris Burns had two spells with Swansea City. A former Bolton Wanderers amateur, he joined hometown Swansea in October 1943 and featured in the first post-war League match against West Brom in August 1946. He won 42 caps for Hungary and played in Israel with Maccabi Haifa. 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. 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. Sold to Airdrie for 20,000 in August 1991, he featured in the 1992 Scottish Cup final and was loaned to Cardiff City before joining Bath City in September 1996. He moved to Swansea in September 1985 and was ever-present in 1986-86, netting 14 goals in 117 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Saltash in July 1988, becoming their player-manager. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. Warren was a Northern Ireland international who signed for the Swans on a four-month loan from Cardiff City in August 2007. Signing professional for West Brom in September 1993, he had spells with Chester and Crewe Alexandra before re-joining Chester in July 1998. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. Versatile Welsh international Mel Charles was capped 21 times while at Swansea. 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. NICK CUSACKExperienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Later with Brentford, Tranmere, Hull, Doncaster, Millwall, Carlisle, Barnet and Prestatyn Town. He made his debut for the club in a League Cup tie against Northampton Town and a Premier League start against Blackburn Rovers. He left the club at the conclusion of his deal in July 2022. 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 scored his first league goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United on the opening day of 2018-19 season. A former Manchester United trainee, he turned professional in February 1996 and was loaned to Wrexham before making his Premiership debut at Chelsea in October 1999. DAVID GILESWelsh international midfielder David Giles featured in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. 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. CLIVE FREEMANVersatile midfielder Clive Freeman was a Terry Yorath signing for Swansea City. His contract ended in the summer of 2007 and he opted to join Swansea alongside another former team-mate, Ferrie Bodde. His first season at the club was a success, with the team reaching the Championship play-off final where they beat Reading 4-2 to clinch a place in the Premier League. Much-travelled England Youth midfielder Warren Aspinall had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1993-94 season. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. He made eight Third Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Swindon Town in February 1985, helping win the Fourth Division title in 1985-86. Passed away in May, 2014. Moving to Barry Town in August 1959, he retired in May 1964 and resided in Barry until his tragic death in a gas explosion at his home in October 2000. Vorm had spent a season on loan at Den Bosch before returning to Utrechts first team where he made 136 appearances over six seasons. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. However, he found it difficult to hold down a regular place at Elland Road and following a brief loan spell at Charlton, Bessone returned to the Liberty on a free transfer in August 2011. DANNY BARTLEYEx-England Youth international left-back Danny Bartley starred as Swansea City won promotion in two consecutive seasons under John Toshack. Later playing for local clubs Bonymaen Athletic and Hillside, he worked as a fettler at the RTB Works in Landone, then was steward of the Bonymaen Sports & Social Club. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil but cricket became his priority and he achieved success with Glamorgan and Sussex. However, injuries curtailed his appearances during Brendan Rodgers time in charge, and he only featured in three Premier League games in our inaugural season at this level. But the following season he moved on to Mallorca, with a brief loan spell at Racing Santander, before arriving in England on trial with Portsmouth and Birmingham, eventually finally signing for QPR in July 2009. 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. But a fee of over 7 million pounds saw him leave England and move to Germany with 1899 Hoffenheim. A prolific goalscorer in their reserve team, he played in the League Cup and Champions League but failed to secure a Premiership slot. Appointed captain, he helped reach the League One play-offs and win the Football League Trophy in 2005-06. 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. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. SYD HOWARTHVersatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. ARTHUR WILLISEx-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. Three seasons later, and after a loan spell at Middlesbrough, he was released after just 45 appearances. BARRIE HOLEWelsh international central defender Barrie Hole gained the last of his 30 caps while at Swansea City. After a loan spell at Wycombe, Donnelly moved to the club on a permanent basis, before spells at Aldershot, Southend and Newport County. DEAN HOLTHAMFormer Welsh Youth left-back Dean Holtham played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. A former Sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in October 1983 and moved to the Vetch Field on a non-contract basis in September 1984. Unable to maintain a regular first-team slot, he made 62 League appearances for Swansea and joined Swindon Town in July 1952, then played for Lovells Athletic and Abergavenny Thursday. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in February 1954, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Danny Blanchflower and moved to the Vetch Field in December 1956. Starring in two consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, he netted 27 goals in 98 League games prior to joining Sunderland in January 1983. A former Sunderland trainee, he made his League debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in July 1989. He moved to Bath City with Johnny King in July 1964 and subsequently played for Lovells Athletic, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town, Merthyr again, Ton Pentre and Caerau. After an impressive start to his time in Scotland he left after three years to join the Swans in September 2010, signing until the end of the season. Midfielder Damien Lacey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He impressed with Buckleys in his native Llanelli before joining Swansea in December 1956 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Huddersfield four months later. Playing six Second Division games for the Swans, he moved to Peterborough United in July 1958, then had spells with Crystal Palace, Hastings United, Ashford, Merthyr and Haverfordwest. 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. Signing professional for Sunderland in October 1985, he featured in their rise to the top-flight under Denis Smith and joined Swansea for 50,000 in August 1991. He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. The French full-back joined the Swans in June 2015 from St Etiennefor an undisclosed fee believed to be around 3m and made his debut in a League Cup tie against York City. Playing in Swansea's youth team for the remainder of that season, he moved to Port Talbot in July 2001, then had a three month spell with Rushden & Diamonds and has since played for Pontardawe, Garden Village, Carmarthen, Llanelli, West End and in local football for St Josephs. This performance made Bale his nations all-time top scorer in major tournaments. He had few opportunities at the City Ground and was loaned to Swansea in October 2002, making five Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and signed professional in June 1984. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. Netting 12 goals in 31 League outings, he moved to Millwall in August 2001, then played for Deportivo Italchacao, Sassari Torres and Long Island Rough Riders again. By the age of 20, Ramsey was captain of his country, becoming Wales youngest-ever captain. Swapped for Gillingham's John Meredith in July 1969, he helped Weymouth win the Southern League Cup in 1973 and worked in the commercial departments of several clubs. STEVE KEANFormer Scotland Schoolboy midfielder Steve Kean had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 season. He topped their goalscoring charts in 1962-63 and later played for Bradford City, Margate and Canterbury City. He made his debut coming off the bench in the 64th minute in a 1-0 home win against Queens Park Rangers and went on to make a further four sub appearances in Swans colours. 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. On August 30, 2016, after playing for Barnsley in the opening four fixtures of the new Championship season, Mawson signed for the Swans for an undisclosed fee. 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. Christie joined Swans on loan from Fulham in January 2022. The museum will be a celebration of the sports saga in Wales, containing exhibitions and artefacts from past and present day. Reuniting with former Swans coach Peter Nicholas at Llanelli in July 2002, he joined his local side Winch Wen soon afterwards but was then sidelined by a serious knee injury. Sold to Coventry City for 1,500,000 in August 1995, he moved via Bolton Wanderers to Fulham in July 1998 and featured in their 1998-99 Second Division title campaign. The son of former Swansea player Len Emmanuel, he signed professional for Birmingham City in July 1971 and gained considerable top-flight experience. He netted 23 goals in 62 League games prior to joining Boreham Wood in March 1993, then coached at Watford, Nottingham Forest and MK Dons. He returned from National Service to turn professional in October 1954 and made his League debut in the Swans' 2-0 victory at home to Leeds United three months later. The son of Roy Chapman, he began with Stoke City and was twice top scorer prior to joining Arsenal for 500,000 in August 1982. 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. He also featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign and three Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring twice in 230 League games prior to joining Huddersfield for 50,000 in July 1989. He played extensively in the Welsh League for Haverfordwest, Llanelli (twice), Maesteg, Port Talbot and Morriston. Playing six Second Division games for the Swans, he moved to Peterborough United in July 1958, then had spells with Crystal Palace, Hastings United, Ashford, Merthyr and Haverfordwest. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Certainly, the Welsh have. MICHAEL JACKSONMidfielder Michael Jackson briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Welsh U-21 winger Jonathan Coates featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Former Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. Moving to Swansea from Ton Pentre in October 1938, he was an important figure in the 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph and netted 14 goals in 160 League games prior to joining Manchester City in July 1950. 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. Managed at Wrexham, Doncaster and Wolves. [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]. Signing professional for Derby County in July 1949, he helped them win the Third Division (North) title in 1956-57 and joined hometown Swansea in July 1962. Helping them achieve a promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1979-80, he was a ECWC quarter-finalist in 1980-81, then had a loan spell at Swindon Town. Locally born, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1988 and regularly featured as a substitute, netting six goals in 45 League outings prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1991. He made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at Manchester City, as a deputy for Ernie Jones who was on Welsh international duty, making four Second Division appearances for Swansea before re-joining Ton Pentre in July 1947. Initially with Leeds United, he helped win the League Championship in 1973-74 and moved to Coventry in August 1976. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. Reuniting with Malcolm Allison at Crystal Palace in December 1973, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in July 1976 and was a promotion winner in 1979-80. Managed at Wrexham, Doncaster and Wolves. Signing professional for Dundee in July 1988, he was loaned to Forfar Athletic before joining Tottenham Hotspur for 50,000 in July 1990 and scored on his First Division debut at Norwich nine months later. He played his final Swans game at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final in 2011, and was later reunited with Rodgers at Liverpool after a big-money move. He played four successive Second Division games in place of the injured Beech and also helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. 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. This form prompted boss Roberto Martinez to make Duffys move permanent, with the striker going on to help the club win promotion from League One in 2008 before joining Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham and Salgaocar in Goa after 40 appearances (18 as sub) and seven goals. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Welsh international midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. He left the club in January 2016 for Newcastle United in a deal worth around 12m. He was leading marksman four times prior to joining Portsmouth for 200,000 in June 1987. BRYN JONESTough-tackling left-half Bryn Jones helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in four successive seasons. Ex-England Youth striker Aidan Newhouse helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. 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