He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. JOHN HILLSAttacking left-wing back JohnHills had two loan spells at Swansea City. BARRIE THOMASWelsh Youth central defender Barrie Thomas briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. Featuring in that promotion campaign, he was recalled by QPR during an injury crisis two months later but re-joined Swansea on loan in September 2005 and scored once in 17 League games overall for the club. He moved to Sunderland in December 1983, then played for Sheffield Wednesday, Niort and Nottingham Forest before moving to Leeds United in January 1990. Former Northern Ireland international winger Robbie Dennison had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Womens football remained banned in Wales until 1970. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he joined Barnsley in July 1994 and was loaned to Swansea in December 1995, scoring once in two League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Teenage striker Jamie Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 1998-99 campaign. He was a promotion winner again with Charlton in 1999-2000 and Reading in 2001-02, then played for Brentford. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. He made four consecutive League appearances prior to joining Southport in December 1976, then played for Portland again, York City, Rotherham United and Mansfield again. was born in Amsterdam and after a varied youth career settled at Heerenveen. Later with Newport AFC, he managed Ebbw Vale, Merthyr and Tredegar. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. Hamer was a regular starter for the Swans that season until the arrival of Andy Fisher in January. He had limited chances in the top-flight and joined Swansea in September 1950, netting seven goals in 40 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Walsall in September 1952. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before re-joining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. 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. A former Newport County amateur, he impressed with Barry Town before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1962 and netted ten goals in 61 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby County for 5,000 in April 1966. From there he went on to play for Granada, Rubin Kazan and Fuenlabrada. Reuniting with John Bond at Swansea in February 1985, he made eight League appearances while at the Vetch Field, then played for South China and re-joined Wolves as a coach. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, his early years showed real promise and after scoring 30 goals in 31 appearances for Defence Force, Scotland earned a move to Scottish side Dundee United following a successful trial. A former Bristol City apprentice, he turned professional in June 1986 and was a member of their 1989-90 promotion squad. GARY FISKENCreative midfielder Gary Fisken featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Later with Newport AFC, he managed Ebbw Vale, Merthyr and Tredegar. Goalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. 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. The man they chose was Dutchman Michel Vorm, a product of Utrechts youth system. Signing professional for Liverpool in December 1974, he made his First Division debut in place of Alan Hansen in their 3-1 win at home to West Brom in August 1979. Scoring 15 goals in 257 League games for the Swans, he was loaned to Cardiff City and Reading before re-joining Cardiff in August 1987. Helping them win promotion and the Auto Windscreens Shield final that season, he moved to Swansea in July 2002 and scored once in four League outings until injury ended his career in December 2002. Same Welsh Cup - different eras: Newtown White Star, the second-ever winners (1878) and Bala Town, winners in 2017. He later played for Guiseley and Ossett Albion. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. Voted 'Player of the Year' as the Swans reached the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, he made a significant contribution as Kenny Jackett's side won promotion in 2004-05 and scored in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. A former Manchester United trainee, he turned professional in July 1997 and was loaned to their feeder club Royal Antwerp. He was only at the Liberty for one season, making just a solitary appearance against Billericay in the FA Cup. By the age of 20, Ramsey was captain of his country, becoming Wales youngest-ever captain. ROGER FREESTONELong-serving goalkeeper Roger Freestone was ever-present in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. He has since been Academy director at Reading, then Fulham where he also assisted manager Chris Coleman. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. 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. He was reunited with former youth team coach Brendan Rodgers but made just five appearances (three as sub). Scoring 102 goals in 510 League games for Swansea, he emigrated to Australia in January 1975 and became player-coach of Woollongong. He scored his first goal for the Jacks in a 1-0 victory over Preston North End but his time was cut short due to being recalled by parent club Wolverhampton Wanderers for the remainder of the 20/21 season. Also appearing in the 1949 West Wales Senior Cup final success, he scored once in 16 League outings prior to joining Brighton in September 1949. 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. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in June 1949 and was twice ever-present, starring as Swansea took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. In February 2005 Kevin signed on loan for the Swans, making 11 appearances and helping the club win promotion to League One. Spent a number of years successfully developing talent in the Swans academy, before moving to Cypriot club Pafos in December 2019. ALEX DAVIESWelsh U-18 goalkeeper Alex Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 2000-01 season. Making 16 League appearances for the Swans, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in August 2007, then returned to Peterborough in January 2008. At the end of his loan Edgar returned to his parent club after five appearances and one goal. Players past and present sent emotional messages wishing Pele well . Former England U-21 striker Terry Connor featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Initially with Berwick Rangers, he moved to the Vetch Field for 70,000 in November 1989 and helped Swansea avoid relegation that season, netting four goals in 22 Third Division games before being sold to Falkirk for 70,000 in August 1990. PAUL ANDERSON Anderson was a speedy winger who was part of the Swans squad that lifted the League One title in 2007-08. Football Museum Officer at Wrexham Museum. He made two League appearances before becoming Barry's player-boss in August 1947, then played for Brighton and managed Scunthorpe. He was in the Leicester side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and made his top-level debut at home to Everton in a 2-2 draw in the opening game of the season. Guehi signed for the Swans on loan until the end of the 2019-20 season reuniting with former England Under-17 manager Steve Cooper, in which he won the 2017 Under-17 World Cup alongside former Jacks Rhian Brewster, Freddie Woodman and Morgan Gibbs-White. He has represented his country at Under-19 level. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. He joined Arsenal for 40,000 in February 1974 and was ever-present in 1976-77, moving to Aston Villa for 70,000 in August 1977. Signing professional for Manchester United in March 1960, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Harry Gregg and moved to the Vetch Field in May 1964. Moving to Swansea in January 2003, he netted three goals in 40 League outings before returning to Burnley in March 2004. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and joined Swansea as a part-time professional in August 1946. 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. He made his Welsh U-21 debut against Armenia in August 2001 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot with Swansea and had loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Llanelli to gain match practice. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. He made 145 appearances (59 as sub) and scored 19 goals before being forced to hang up his boots at the age of 31 because of a persistent thigh injury. NICO SCHRODERDutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. He appeared in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 5,000 in February 1959, netting 18 goals in 91 Second Division games until breaking a leg. Moving to Caerau Athletic in September 1956, he was forced to retire through illness. In his four years at the club, he made a total of 63 appearances and scored four goals. But a fee of over 7 million pounds saw him leave England and move to Germany with 1899 Hoffenheim. Find out more about the greatest Welsh Football Players, including Gareth Bale, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage and Gary Speed. Signing professional for Everton in October 1951, he was leading marksman in 1957-58 and moved to Blackburn Rovers as part of the Roy Vernon deal in February 1960. Mali international striker Mamady Sidibe appeared for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. He made 57 League appearances before displaced by Dai Davies and moved to Ryoden in July 1982. Welsh Youth goalkeeper Colin Park made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe United in September 1963. He joined Derby County in October 1979 and moved via Bulova to Burnley in July 1984. Former Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. 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. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. He was popular among Swansea City fans with his high-impact performances, notably playing a major role in the 3-0 victory over Cardiff City in October 2021. A Canadian-born defender who began his career at Newcastle United in 2001. FRANK BURNSWing-half Frank Burns was ever-present in two consecutive seasons including Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Courageous defender Steve Jones was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He netted five goals in 58 League games prior to joining Newport County in July 1988, then played for Cheltenham Town, Newport AFC and Inter Cardiff before helping Barry Town win the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1993-94. 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. TOMMY TYNANStriker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. His time at the club was confined to just a single FA Cup appearance at Darlington. Sold to Chelsea for 300,000 in August 1991, he joined Brentford for 275,000 in November 1992 and later played for Port Vale, Lincoln City and Hartlepool again. He moved to Scunthorpe United in July 1958 and was leading marksman in 1959-60, joining Cardiff City in exchange for Joe Bonson in June 1960. Moving to Swansea on non-contract terms in September 1997, he made seven Third Division appearances before joining Wisbech Town in December 1997. Also helping the Swans qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, the Welsh international scored three penalties in 566 League games before re-joining Newport County in June 2004. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1985-86, he reunited with Dave Booth at Darlington in July 1988. Also managed Blackburn Rovers. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. Studying a history degree at Oxford University, he captained their team and had a spell with hometown Merthyr Tydfil before coaching football and PE in Jamaica. DAVE ROBERTSWinger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. A move to Budapest Honved in Hungary followed before switching to. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth and scored twice in 57 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being displaced by Welsh international Ray Daniel. Following a spell with Minnesota Kicks, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1985 and scored once in 61 League games for Swansea prior to joining Peterborough United in August 1986. 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1984 in.! 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