Gaining England B honours, he moved to Bolton Wanderers for 3,500,000 in October 1997 and subsequently played for Coventry City, Rushden & Diamonds, Wimbledon again, Havant & Waterlooville, Derby County and Weymouth. Commanding central defender Mark Harris starred as Swansea City won the Autoglass Trophy in 1994. He was loaned to Swansea in October 1986, with his solitary goal in eight League games clinching the following month's 1-0 win at home to Rochdale. He returned to play for Utrecht. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. The speedy winger impressed and attracted interest from a number of clubs. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. He quickly impressed in the Premiership, scoring on his England debut in October 1999 and joining Chelsea for 11,000,000 in July 2001. He reverted to central defence and helped them twice win the Scottish First Division title and the B&Q Cup in 1994. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. 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. JOHN TOSHACKWelsh international striker John Toshack managed Swansea City from the Fourth Division to First. He netted 60 goals in 148 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur in April 1956. Helping them qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, he was loaned to Cardiff City before moving to Scunthorpe United in November 1993. A former West Brom apprentice, he turned professional in June 1975 and moved to Northampton Town in September 1977. The Dutchman started his career in his home city of Rotterdam, making 55 appearances for Sparta and scoring nine goals before a 3m transfer took him to Middlesbrough and the Premier League. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1980, he gained considerable top-flight experience before joining Sunderland for 150,000 in January 1985. Welsh international centre-forward Des Palmer played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. While with the Reds he sampled European football in the Europa League and was an unused substitute in the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea in 2012. 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. Scoring nine times in 52 League outings for Swansea, he joined Carlisle United in March 1982. Was also player-manager at Llanelli. He was a consistent scorer for the reserves and joined Yeovil Town in July 1958, helping them win the Southern League Cup in 1960-61. He moved to Swansea for 3,000 in January 1949 and contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry, making 47 League appearances before being sold to Nottingham Forest for 2,000 in July 1951. Leading marksman in their 1997-98 promotion triumph, he re-joined Leyton Orient in January 2001 and moved to Swansea in January 2003. Signing professional for Blackpool in October 1995, he caused a stir when sold to Everton for 90,000 the following week but failed to secure a regular place in the Premiership. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. Playing 34 League games for Swansea, he was released by Kenny Jackett and joined Llanelli in June 2005. He died in November 1997. 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. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. DAI DAVIESWelsh Youth central defender Dai Davies played alongside Dave Bruton while at Swansea City. He went on to become the club's all-time record goalscorer and won every major honour. Joining Aston Villa in September 1992, he scored twice in their 1994 League Cup final success, then played for Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford City. 191 of these came for Southampton, but Jones also featured for Wolves, while he also made two appearances for Liverpool during a loan spell. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. He understudied Noel Dwyer and made 27 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bristol Rovers in May 1965, then played for Minehead, Frome Town, Glastonbury and Taunton Town until a hand injury ended his career. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. 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. DAI WARDYoung left-back Dai Ward played for Swansea in the 1966 Welsh Cup final. He returned to Ammanford in July 1969, then became player-manager of Clydach United. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017. He was leading marksman in 1979-80, netting eight goals in 54 League outings before being swapped for Crystal Palace's Ian Walsh in March 1982. GIL REECEEx-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. DEREK KINGResolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. MARK PRITCHARDWelsh Youth striker Mark Pritchard helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. Later with Norwegian side Lyn, Bournemouth, Stamco and Worthing. He later played for Oxford United, Exeter City and Eastleigh. Welsh professional footballer, Joe Allen, plays as a midfielder for Championship club,Stoke City, and the Welsh national team. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Luton Town three months later, he played in half of the Second Division matches that season but had few opportunities thereafter and made 27 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in June 1954. A former junior with hometown Luton, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1989 and made his solitary League appearance in the 1-0 defeat at Chester six months later. His son Richard became Swansea's head physio. He was top scorer in 1951-52, joining Ipswich Town in July 1953. Players (48) Staff (1) Do you have a team photo? COLIN PARK Welsh Youth goalkeeper Colin Park made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe United in September 1963. REAWAKENING AN ICON. He then played for Newport County until that club folded in February 1989, New Zealand side Point Chevalier, Hereford United, Worcester City, AFC Newport and Brecon Corries. He is the club's, John Benjamin Toshack MBE (born 22 March 1949) is a Welsh former professional football player and manager. Helping them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2004-05, he was also loaned to Oxford United and Walsall. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. 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. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in May 1973 and made his First Division debut in their 2-1 win over Ipswich in April 1975. He scored on his League debut to clinch Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United five months later, netting ten goals in 70 League outings prior to joining new-boys Hereford United in July 1972. He made his League debut in Swansea's 3-3 draw at home to Doncaster Rovers the following month and featured prominently as Harry Griffiths' side narrowly failed to win promotion in 1976-77. He died in Llanfyrnach in January 1981. A diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. Sold to Hearts for 15,000 in December 1974, he reunited with Jimmy Scoular at Newport County in October 1976 and later played for Barry Town. He had spells with Burnley and Chesterfield without making any first-team appearances and moved via Ossett Town to the Vetch Field for 1,500 in January 1957. Mali international striker Mamady Sidibe appeared for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. It took a 5.5m transfer to bringclassy midfielder Ki to the Liberty Stadium from Celtic in August 2012 where he became a regular in midfield and helped the club to a League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in an unfamiliar sweeper position. Featuring in two consecutive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs, he also helped the reserves win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made four League appearances prior to joining new-boys Workington in June 1951. Joining Tranmere Rovers in February 1983, he had spells at Northwich Victoria, Tranmere again and Oswestry Town before moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in September 1984. Appearing for his country in the 1994 World Cup, he joined Chelsea for 900,000 in November 1995, then played for Everton, Fulham, Sheffield United and United States side Charleston Battery. He was a member of Swansea's 1969-70 promotion winning squad and netted eight goals in 30 League games prior to joining Yeovil Town in July 1970. Welsh Youth midfielder Huw Morgan played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. A former apprentice, he turned professional with Swansea in September 1977 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-0 defeat at Stockport. MARK HARRISCommanding central defender Mark Harris starred as Swansea City won the Autoglass Trophy in 1994. Swedish international goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt joined the Swans in the summer of 2015 alongside Lukasz Fabianksi on a three-year deal. VANGELIS MORASThe former Greek international began his career at Larissa where he caught the eye of giants AEK Athens. Young full-back Neil Price appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. DAVE STEWARTFormer Scotland international goalkeeper Dave Stewart was ever-present as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. Top scorer in 1962-63, he netted 21 goals in 68 League games prior to joining Derby County for 6,000 in August 1964. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, Maesteg Park and Llanelli. 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. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. He was loaned to Scarborough prior to joining Emley in March 1998, then reunited with several former Hull players at Gainsborough Trinity. GLAN LETHERANWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Glan Letheran took over from Geoff Crudgington at Swansea City. After three seasons in the first team squad, he was persuaded to leave Spain and move to Wales to the Premier League with the Swans. Manchester United face a second straight trip to . He netted three goals in five League games for the Swans then played for Southport, Runcorn and Droylsden. He was later a driving instructor and a Spurs scout in West Wales, residing in Haverfordwest until his death in November 1987. He regularly featured as a substitute and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town before joining Swindon Town for 60,000 in November 2003. 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. Ex-England Youth defender Tommy Brown helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1956. He had limited Premiership opportunities and was loaned to Burnley and Coventry City before joining Millwall, Exeter and Port Vale. He gained top-flight experience whilst at Griffin Park and moved via Swindon Town to Swansea in July 1939, featuring in the first three matches of the aborted 1939-40 League campaign. He later played for Wolves, in Finland, for Shrewsbury and Worcester again. Scottish goalkeeper Bobby Reid understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. Former Welsh Youth left-back Dean Holtham played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional in July 2001. Following loan spells with Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, he moved to Forest Green Rovers in December 1998 and then Carmarthen Town. Experienced right-back Simon Trevitt had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. He overcame a knee injury before reuniting with Kenny Jackett at Swansea in June 2004 but failed to secure a regular first team slot and was loaned to Cambridge City in March 2005, helping them reach the Nationwide South play-off final. A hard-working striker, he found it difficult to get first team games and made his only league appearance at Coventry City in 2009, and featuring in a League Cup tie at home to Scunthorpe. After suffering a horrific car crash in 2002 that saw him break his neck, the defender recovered well to continue his football career. Welsh U-21 defender Leigh Devulgt was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title squad. The citys stadium, The Racecourse, is where Wales played their first international home match (a 2-0 loss to Scotland; 1877), and the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the governing body of the sport in the country, was founded here in the Wynnstay Arms Hotel (which still stands today). He also played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley. Briefly with Northampton Town, he helped Millwall clinch the Fourth Division title in 1961-62, then played for Reading, Swindon Town, Brentford, Hillingdon, Folkestone and Stevenage. That loan move was made permanent in the summer of 2019. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. JOE MOREIRAPortuguese left-back Joe Moreira played for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Later played for Baltimore Blast, Newport County and Southport. He is currently on loan at Estoril. 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. WILL FOLEYStriker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. 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 played for Long Eaton and Alvechurch prior to joining Leicester City in June 1987, then had a spell with Peterborough United before moving to Motherwell for 100,000 in August 1989. Starring as Swansea beat West Brom in the 1986-87 FA Cup third round, he also featured in the 1987-88 promotion campaign and made 139 League appearances until a brain specialist advised him to give up football in February 1988 after he suffered recurring dizzy spells. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1987 and scored in Swansea's 1989 and 1991 Welsh Cup final triumphs, netting 26 goals in 191 League games before joining Cambridge United in March 1992. KERI ANDREWSWelsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Just days later in March 2008, Williams signed for the Swans in a loan deal until the end of the season. He featured in their 2005-06 League One play-off final win over Swansea, moving to Port Vale in July 2007. Stephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. Striker Jon Keaveny played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. 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. Born in New Zealand, he signed professional for Barnsley in March 1999 and made his League debut in their 4-0 defeat at home to Preston in April 2001. Bale made his senior international debut in May 2006 at the age of just 16-years old, illustrating his potential at a frighteningly young age. After leaving SA1 he featured for a number of clubs including York, Darlington, Histon and Blyth Spartans. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. Initially with Loughor Rovers, he played for Grovesend Welfare before joining Swansea initially as an amateur in October 1951. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. He overcame a knee injury before reuniting with Kenny Jackett at Swansea in June 2004 but failed to secure a regular first team slot and was loaned to Cambridge City in March 2005, helping them reach the Nationwide South play-off final. While he preferred to play as a winger, he was utilised by Russell Martin in midfield and as a wingback both roles he enjoyed in the Swans system. 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. 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. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. Welsh U-21 striker Tony Bird featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He joined Shrewsbury Town for 5,000 in March 1968 and was ever-present in 1969-70, reuniting with Harry Gregg at Swansea in May 1974. Unable to prevent the Swans having to seek re-election in 1974-75, he scored once in 36 Fourth Division games before linking up with his father-in-law Nobby Clark at Worcester City in July 1975. PAUL WIMBLETONEx-England Schoolboy striker Paul Wimbleton played for Swansea City during the 1992-93 campaign. 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 Footballer of the Year in 1974 and awarded the MBE, reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in September 1978. After an impressive start with the Swans where he scored seven goals in 24 appearances (eight as sub), he moved on to Newcastle United, Oldham and Hibernian. He made his League debut in Swansea's 3-2 victory at home to Nottingham Forest in September 1946 and netted 13 goals in 52 League outings before being sold to Newport County for 5,000 in October 1949. Starting with Bridgend Town, he joined Cheltenham Town in January 1992 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. Joining Sunderland for 750,000 in August 1993, he helped win the First Division title in 1995-96, then moved to Fulham in July 1999 and repeated the feat in 2000-01. In 67/68 he signed for Peterborough United, having been Jesse Pennington Moving to Walsall in July 1952, he also failed to secure a regular first-team slot with the Saddlers and re-joined Tamworth in July 1953. 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. After progressing through the youth ranks, Rodon became a key member of the first team. In two seasons at the DW Stadium he featured in 18 league games and by February 2008 he found himself on loan at Sheffield United - signing a permanent deal the following July. He then became Coventry City's community officer. He netted nine goals in 17 Second Division games prior to joining Gillingham for 4,000 in October 1958. 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. TERRY YORATH Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. He continued to reside in Swansea until his death in March 2004. Welsh international central defender Roy Paul gained the first nine of his 33 caps while at the Vetch Field. His son Phil played for Crewe. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. ALAN WILKINSYoung midfielder Alan Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds while at the Vetch Field. TERRY COLLINSInside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. 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. 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. He captained Swansea during war-time football and appeared in the club's first post-war League match at home to West Brom in August 1946. Born in Komarom in Czechoslovakia, Tamas played for Gyori Eto FC and received Hungarian citizenship in addition to his Slovakian passport. When Brendan Rodgers took over at the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Gorka found himself out of favour and moved on loan to AEK Larnaca after 79 appearances and six goals. Signing professional for Ipswich Town in April 1973, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1973 and featured in their triumphant 1977-78 FA Cup run. 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 helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Brian Grey played for Swansea in the 1969 Welsh Cup final. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in April 1950. JIM FEENEYNorthern Ireland international left-back Jim Feeney featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. 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