His cross also led to the own goal which put Wales in the semi-finals of Euro 16. Ever-present as Swansea reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97, he overcame a broken leg and helped the Swans qualify for the play-offs again in 1998-99. But as the team struggled on the pitch, Gylfis ability was recognised by Everton and he moved in a deal worth around 35 million in August 2017. A Welsh Youth Cup finalist again that season, he was allowed to leave the club in November 2004. DEREK PARLANEFormer Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. He was a League Cup finalist in 1976 and joined Aston Villa for 275,000 in January 1978, moving to the Vetch Field for 150,000 in July 1979. Previously with Aberaman, he moved to Swansea in July 1995 and made his League debut in the 2-0 victory at home to Doncaster in January 1997. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. He moved to the Vetch Field in October 1945 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Fulham in November 1946. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. Following a similar period at Bristol Rovers, he joined Oldham Athletic in August 1985 and helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1986-87, then win the Second Division title in 1990-91. Haydn Green signed him in September 1946 and he netted 13 goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Coventry City in October 1947. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1984, he made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Leeds United three months later. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1961-62 and moved to Ton Pentre in July 1965. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 victory at home to Hereford United three months before turning professional in December 1996. He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and became a goalkeeping coach. Signing professional for Everton in June 1952, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1959, then Plymouth Argyle in January 1960. He joined West Ham in 2005, but after struggling to nail down a starting spot, departed for Aston Villa four years later. PHIL EVANSYoung central defender Phil Evans briefly played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. He joined Plymouth Argyle for 200,000 in March 1992 and moved via Bristol City to Cardiff City for 65,000 in August 1997. Initially with Ton Pentre, the Welsh Amateur international joined Lovells Athletic in July 1936 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1939. Simon Davies' consistency at the highest level went largely under the radar, even though he made 303 Premier League appearances during his time with Tottenham, Everton and Fulham. Scoring for both sides in the 1981 FA Cup final, he reunited with John Bond at Burnley in August 1983, then Swansea in July 1985. STEVE THORNBERTireless midfielder Steve Thornber played for Swansea City in the 1989 Welsh Cup final. Welsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. JACK O'DRISCOLLIrish international winger Jack O'Driscoll was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. The brother of Cardiff City striker Wayne Hughes, he signed professional for Bristol Rovers in February 1980 and moved to the Vetch Field in June 1984. He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. He later played for Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998. WILLIE HUMPHRIESNorthern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. 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 was loaned to Carlisle, Rotherham and Bury before joining Swansea in August 1992, scoring three times in 27 League outings while at the Vetch Field. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he moved via Cardiff City to Kingstonian and was an FA Trophy winner in 1999 and 2000, then played for Henley and Bromley. Also played for Llanelli. He eventually joined Championship side Hull City in August 2017 in a move that saw Sam Clucas come the other way. He broke into the first team in March 2007 and joined Celtic three years later. DIXIE HALEIrish wing-half Dixie Hale was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at Swansea. DAI LAWRENCEWelsh Amateur full-back Dai Lawrence featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. At club level Rush played for Liverpool from 19801987 and 19881996. His contract was paid up in February 2002, as he was about to start a month's loan with Merthyr Tydfil, then he moved to Southport, Marine and Rhyl. He joined Luton Town for 35,000 in August 1977 and reunited with John Toshack at the Vetch Field for a similar fee in September 1978. After extending his stay in SA1 for a further two seasons, Bauza departed the Swans in May 2010 after 68 appearances (35 as sub) and 16 goals, going on to feature for Hereford, Northampton, Exeter City and Port Talbot in the League of Wales. He scored once in eight Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974. Initially with Welwyn Garden, he joined Luton Town in July 1971 and was ever-present in 1979-80. Joining Grimsby Town for 9,000 in July 1950, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in September 1951, then was Barry Town's player-coach and Brecon Corries' player-boss. He moved to Emley in March 1997 and starred in their 1997-98 FA Cup run, joining Ayr United for 30,000 in March 1998. After a loan period back at Hereford, setting their League goalscoring record, he joined Wrexham in August 1991, then had spells with Aldershot, Sudbury, Worcester and AFC Newport. He later played for Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1973. 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. He was capped at Scotland U-21 level against Denmark in February 1992. Wales most talented player of this century not named Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey has never captured the headlines as often as his fellow Welshman when playing for The Dragons. He later played for Ton Pentre and Llanelli. ALAN SULLIVANWelsh Youth winger Alan Sullivan was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. He made a record 640 League appearances for Liverpool, starring in five League Championship successes, two FA Cup final triumphs and also helping to win the European Cup and UEFA Cup. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln and also appeared in the next match at Cheltenham. A former Chelsea apprentice, he turned professional in March 1971 and played alongside Ray Wilkins as the Blues regained top-flight status in 1976-77. Settling in Swansea, he was a legal executive and office manager for several local law firms. Centre-forward George Kirby starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Young central defender Phil Evans briefly played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. Versatile defender Gary Chivers played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. Ever-present in 1947-48, he appeared in the 1949 Welsh Cup final and scored once in 229 League games before joining Derby County in October 1952. He made his First Division debut as substitute in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in May 1983 and scored twice in 19 League games prior to joining Llanelli in July 1984. He re-joined Swansea in July 2001 and netted 18 goals in 113 League games overall. football, also called association football or soccer, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team's goal. The Swans never took up the option to sign him on a permanent deal and he moved to Hungary with Ferencvaros, before moving to the MLS in the United States with FC Dallas and then Cincinnati where he currently plays. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he was released and impressed with AFC Porth before rejoining Swansea for 7,500 in March 1994. Highly-rated Welsh 16-year-old Gabriele Biancheri joins . He also starred in the 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph and netted three goals in 89 League games prior to joining Bury for 95,000 in August 1989. Tough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. He moved to Manchester City for 35,000 in July 1968, making his debut in their FA Charity Shield triumph. Welsh international centre-forward Trevor Ford gained the first of his 38 caps while at Swansea. He also had a spell playing football in Hong Kong. He later signed for Galatasaray and then Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United in March 1969. Sadly passed away in August 2015. Initially with Distillery, he joined Linfield in April 1944 and starred as they won the Irish League and Cup 'double' in two consecutive seasons. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. 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). Making three League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he joined Rhyl in July 2004 and has since played for Newport County, Mansfield Town and Carmarthen. Tough-tackling England international central defender Tommy Smith captained Swansea City to promotion in 1978-79. Sold to Carlisle United for 20,000 in June 1970, he was a key figure as they reached the top-flight in 1973-74, then played for Doncaster Rovers and Gainsborough. 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. He played for Forest Green Rovers in the 1999 FA Trophy final, then re-joined Bath City. Scoring three times in 24 Second Division games, he joined Watford in July 1960 and appeared in their first League Cup match, then moved via Kettering Town to Ray Daniel's Hereford United in July 1963. KERI ANDREWSWelsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Thankfully, recent times have seen a change in the footballing fortunes of both the mens and womens game in Wales. Scoring once in 18 League games for Swansea until breaking his ankle at Swindon in April 1979, he became Swansea's assistant manager. When Paulo Sousa left to manage at the Liberty, he brought the Spaniard with him. He scored twice on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Rotherham United but suffered injury problems during his time at the Vetch Field. 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. A former Plymouth apprentice, he turned pro in December 1971 and was given his League debut in the following month's 4-0 victory at home to York. A former Aston Villa trainee, he signed professional in February 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 2003. HUW MORGANWelsh Youth midfielder Huw Morgan played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. Helping them win the Second Division title in 1997-98, he joined Cardiff City for 50,000 in August 1998 and was a promotion winner again in 1998-99. Ex-England international goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer had two spells at Swansea City. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. Welsh international central defender Paul Price was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. IAN WALSHWelsh international striker Ian Walsh scored a hat-trick in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. CRAIG BEATTIEBeattie was a former Rangers schoolboy who made his name with arch-rivals Celtic. The Manchester City teenager arrived on loan in January 2022 but found game time hard to come by in a fairly settled Swans back three. A former Chelsea scholar, he turned professional in July 2002 and featured in their 2004-05 FA Cup third round win at home to Scunthorpe, also in that season's Premiership match at Newcastle. Initially with Newquay, he moved via Falmouth to Exeter City to September 1991 and joined Swansea in exchange for Russell Coughlin plus 20,000 in July 1993. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. He only spent one season on Humberside before a 465,000 fee took him to the Premier League with Derby County. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. He had loan spells at Torquay and Hereford before being loaned to Swansea in January 1991, featuring in two consecutive Second Division defeats at Brentford and Bury. Young striker Dennis Oli briefly played for Swansea City at the start of the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Popular left-back Vic Gomersall was an influential figure in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. He subsequently played for Walsall and Atherstone United. Making his debut as substitute for Stuart Roberts in that month's 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town, he made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. He went on to net goals against FC Petrolal Ploiesti in the Europa League and one each in the Premier League against Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. After two frustrating years, where he failed to play in the first-team, he opted to go out on loan, first to Gretna and then York, before signing on at the Swans in 2008. He was also loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Brentford in March 2005. Kingsley made his first team debut for Falkirk in a 2-1 win against Partick Thistle at just 16. He featured in four successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was loaned to Swansea in January 1973, making three League appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. 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. 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. He has since coached at Blackburn and Newcastle. He made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Blackpool seven months later but had limited chances behind Roger Freestone and moved to Bristol Rovers in March 1998. In July 2005 Scotland was denied a work permit and although he left Dundee United, he found he was able to play for St. Johnstone in the First Division. Versatile defender Edgar Newell helped Swansea win the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Joining Motherwell in July 2001, he moved via Walsall to Swansea in January 2003 and netted four goals in 122 League games prior to joining Chester City in August 2006. After a promising start to the campaign, Tammy and the team struggled, and he ended up with just five goals as the Swans were relegated from the Premier League. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. 20 James. His progress was hampered by successive injury problems and he made 19 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before his contract was cancelled in January 2005. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. 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. [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]. A former Newport County amateur, he impressed with Barry Town before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. Initially with Rutherglen Glencairn, he joined Falkirk in December 1935 and moved to Brentford for 3,500 in June 1937. Irish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. Unfortunately, the left-back was sent off after just 53 seconds in the first leg of the semi-finalat Nottingham Forest and as a result missed the final at Wembley. He joined Swansea in August 1960 and featured in the 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, then saved a penalty as the Swans won at Liverpool in the 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round. Its a summer that changed the outlook of football in Wales, and the team consisting of now-household names like Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen were paraded through the streets of Cardiff in an open-top bus. 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. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Mike Hughes was ever-present for Swansea City in 1986-87. WARREN FEENEYWarren was a Northern Ireland international who signed for the Swans on a four-month loan from Cardiff City in August 2007. He made 178 League appearances before moving to Glenavon in July 1974. Born in Guadeloupe, he grew up in Paris and had spells with Paris St Germain, then Red Star Paris. MATTHEW BOUNDRugged central defender Matt Bound was an important figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Please do buy them through the site, it doesnt cost you anything and you buy everything at Amazon anyway. 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. Signed on loan from Manchester United in January 2008, Brandy played his part in the Swans League One title success. 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