Settling in South Africa, he died in January 2000. KEVIN MOOREFlying winger Kevin Moore starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. 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. DAVID ROMOFormer French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in November 1997 and was loaned to Rhayader Town before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town in May 1998. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. A former Derby County trainee, he signed professional in June 1992 but failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 1993. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. Moving via Rotherham to Newport County in December 1979, he helped them win promotion and the Welsh Cup that season, then reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1980-81. 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. Linking up with fellow Yugoslav international Dzemal Hadziabdic at Swansea, he made his League debut in the following month's 0-0 draw at home to Bristol City but injuries kept him out of the promotion run-in. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. He also had three spells as Darlington's manager. 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. Now under the leadership of Rob Page, the team have followed up this Euros success story with qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Ukraine to seal their spot in the tournament, for only the second time in history, at a euphoric Cardiff City Stadium. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. A former Chelsea apprentice, he joined Crystal Palace in September 1953 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Selhurst Park and Ron Burgess signed him for Swansea in September 1956. The Narberth-born midfielder joined the Swansea City family as an 11-year-old, coming through the youth ranks before making his mark in the first team. Young striker Michael Moore briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. Young right-back David Pope briefly played for Swansea during the 1957-58 campaign. One of three footballing brothers, he turned professional with Birmingham in August 1968 and starred in their 1971-72 promotion success. He made 23 appearances, scored three goals and contributed with four assists. MATTY COLLINSCollins was a Wales Under-21 full-back who started his career at Swindon Town before moving to Fulham. He also featured in Swansea's 1978-79 promotion campaign and scored once in 39 League games prior to joining Plymouth Argyle for 10,000 in January 1980. He would down his top flight career with Southampton, Everton and Blackburn, finishing on 297 appearances and 64 goals. Previously with GVI Helsinger and HIK Copenhagen in his native country, he moved to the Vetch Field on a short-term contract in March 1997 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 win at Barnet. DAVE ROBERTSWinger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. He moved to Southend United for 8,000 in November 1968 and helped win promotion in 1971-72, then repeated the feat on loan to Colchester in 1973-74. 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. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1986, he helped win the Welsh Cup in 1987, promotion in 1987-88 and the Southern League title in 1988-89. Later player-boss of Tondu Robins, he also managed Garw Athletic to promotion. RONNIE REESWelsh international winger Ronnie Rees was once Swansea City's most expensive signing. STEVE WILLIAMSFormer Welsh Schoolboy winger Steve Williams played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. His solitary goal in nine Fourth Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at Brentford in December 1968 and he moved to Yeovil Town in July 1969. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. 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. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Swansea in January 1991, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before a knee injury ended his career in May 1991. Monk joined from Barnsley on a free transfer in June 2004, and retired from football in February 2014 to take is first step into management following the sacking of Michael Laudrup. Joe Allen's sparking performances for Swansea earned a surprise move to Liverpool in the summer of 2012, though he'd later admit that the nickname the 'Welsh Xavi' did him no favours in his attempt to succeed at Anfield. He was successful, taking a team of men that included a stonemason, miner and chimney sweep, up to Glasgow where they were hammered 4-0 by the home side. DARREN WAYEngland Semi-Pro international midfielder Darren Way was a member of Swansea City's 2006 triumphant Football League Trophy squad. Casey was on the books at the Liberty Stadium as a youth team player, playing mainly as a striker but also a midfielder when needed. He played four more Second Division games during the 1964-65 season and helped the reserves win the Welsh League title three times. JASON SMITHEx-England Schoolboy central defender Jason Smith starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Three seasons later, and after a loan spell at Middlesbrough, he was released after just 45 appearances. He was a member of their 1981 UEFA Cup winning squad, then had a spell with Beerschot before moving to Swansea in March 1985, scoring twice on his home debut as the Swans beat Preston 4-1. Initially loaned to Swansea in December 1986, he returned on loan in March 1987 and netted three goals in 18 League games overall. Scoring once in 46 Second Division games, he resigned in August 1958 and subsequently managed Watford, Hendon, Bedford Town and Harrow Borough. Making the switch from Sunderlands academy for the Swans academy, the young Swedish striker broke into the first team in the 2018-19 campaign, appearing 15 times in all competitions. He died in Northampton in August 1981. Signed on loan from Manchester United in January 2008, Brandy played his part in the Swans League One title success. A tall, gangly striker, Abraham spent the 2017-18 season on loan with the Swans from parent club Chelsea. Ex-England Schoolboy striker Roger Gibbins was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1985-86. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. Wing-half Bobby Henning understudied Mel Charles while at Swansea. Striker and Scottish international Oli McBurnie joined the Swans from Bradford City aged 19 and spent time in the clubs under-21 and under-23 sides before loan moves to Newport County and then Bristol Rovers. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. Goalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. A former Wrexham trainee, he turned professional in July 1989 and scored in their 1991-92 FA Cup defeat of Arsenal. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. The Sweden international joined the Swans in January 2017, the latest move in a career that included spells with Hogaborgs BK, Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City. JAMES HEEPSYoung goalkeeper James Heeps understudied Lee Bracey and Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. Previously with Leeds United, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1986 and made 45 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea before being sold to Wimbledon for 100,000 in July 1987. He scored once in 46 Second Division games prior to joining Nottingham Forest in July 1993, helping them regain Premiership status at the first attempt in 1993-94 and 1997-98. In his pomp, Bale was athletic and rapid with fantastic technique in his left foot. ARTHUR MORGANTough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he signed professional in July 1999 and made his first-team debut in a flu ravaged Swansea squad that lost 2-0 at Exeter City in the 1999-2000 Auto Windscreens Shield second round. Sold to Scunthorpe United for 40,000 in December 1995, he moved via Hull City to Chesterfield for 50,000 in November 1999. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. 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. Welsh B international striker Steve Watkin featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. He emigrated to South Africa in 1965 and played cricket for North East Transvaal. Welsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King while at Swansea. With his nation participating in their first-ever Euros, Bale played a starring role on the big occasion. Locally born, he played for South Wales Builders before signing part-time for Swansea in June 1950. He was loaned to Swansea in February 1974, joining Wrexham for 8,000 in September 1977. Sunderland closed to within a point of the . Moving to Cambridge in March 1996, he joined Stevenage Borough in July 1998 and later played for Doncaster, Goole, North Ferriby, Denaby, Brigg, Goole again and Hall Road Rangers. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. was born in Amsterdam and after a varied youth career settled at Heerenveen. He coached at Cardiff and Swansea, becoming assistant-manager at the Liberty under Brendan Rodgers and then Liverpool. He left the club at the conclusion of his deal in July 2022. He was a promotion winner in 1994-95, then played for Scunthorpe, Partick and Falkirk, helping win the Scottish League Challenge Cup in 1998. 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 featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign, moving to Sunderland for 70,000 in March 1988. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. 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. He joined local side Tottenham Hotspur in 1996 and despite not featuring for the firs team at White Hart Lane, he moved north of the border to join Scottish side Motherwell. Born in Cardiff of a Dutch father, he played for Roath Rangers, Cardiff Corries and was leading marksman as Everwarm (Bridgend) won the Welsh League title in 1972-73. A promotion winner again in 1981-82, he joined Gillingham in March 1985, then played for Doncaster Rovers, Bristol Rovers and Goole Town. Welsh Youth midfielder Huw Morgan played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. Teenage midfielder Karl Munroe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Initially with Taunton Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1959 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Leeds United in April 1961. Sadly, Ronnie passed away in August, 2008. Netting 78 goals in 198 League games, he joined Pembroke Borough in August 1968 and gave them seven years' service. He helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. Moving to Tranmere Rovers three months later, he joined Hull City in July 2003 and was twice a promotion winner. He returned to City at the end of the season. He later played for Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers. He netted six goals in 30 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Leicester City for 10,000 in June 1947, moving to West Brom in exchange for Peter McKennan in March 1948. After spells with Newport County and Bristol City, he moved to Swansea in August 1985 and netted five goals in 111 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1988. A former Swansea apprentice, he made his League debut in the 5-0 defeat at Portsmouth five months before turning professional in October 1984. TAMAS PRISKINBorn in Komarom in Czechoslovakia, Tamas played for Gyori Eto FC and received Hungarian citizenship in addition to his Slovakian passport. He featured in their 2005-06 League One play-off final win over Swansea, moving to Port Vale in July 2007. 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. Scoring on his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln, he also appeared in the next two matches against Hull City and Bristol Rovers. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. Welsh U-23 defender Tony Screen was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1973-74. MEL NURSEWelsh international centre-half Mel Nurse had two spells at Swansea. A recurring knee injury ended his League career and he played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Droylsden and Ashton United. Finding it hard to force himself into the starting XI, he went out on loan to Brentford at the end of the 2004-05 season, and it was during this period that he attracted the attention of the Swans. A former Swansea scholar, he captained the youth team to success in the 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final and also featured in that year's West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Locally born, he was a second year trainee at the Vetch Field when he came on as substitute for Jason Jones in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Bury in March 2001. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. Duffy signed on loan for the Swans from Hull in February 2007 season, scoring five goals in five starts. JOHN WILLIAMSFast striker John Williams had three spells at Swansea City. Loaned to Swansea in February 1987, he scored once in two League outings while at the Vetch Field. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil but cricket became his priority and he achieved success with Glamorgan and Sussex. After an impressive season for Leamington in the Southern League Premier Division, scoring 28 times in 74 appearances, the young English striker joined the Swans on a two-year deal. He made 178 League appearances before moving to Glenavon in July 1974. Initially with Cardiff Corinthians, he joined Cardiff City in January 1946 and scored a then club record 30 goals in their 1946-47 Third Division (South) title success. He made his debut for the Jacks in a 3-0 victory in the Carabao Cup against York City, which resulted in his first clean sheet for the club. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1992, he made his League debut on loan to Colchester before joining Swansea initially on loan in March 1994. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Gerry Ingram featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. 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. LEIGH DEVULGTWelsh U-21 defender Leigh Devulgt was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title squad. He moved back to Greece for three seasons, before returning to English football with Middlesbrough. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1963 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Bolton Wanderers a year later. Starring in their 2001-02 Second Division play-off final triumph, he was loaned to Swansea in February 2003 and made 13 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. Swedish international goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt joined the Swans in the summer of 2015 alongside Lukasz Fabianksi on a three-year deal. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in October 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 victory at home to Scunthorpe in March 1960. A very talented player, he was part of the squad that lifted the League One title and then played under new manager Paulo Sousa in the Championship. He immediately saved a penalty but the referee ordered a retake from which Bury scored. After loan spells at Haverfordwest and Merthyr, he joined Bohemians in November 1998. Moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1949, he was ever-present in two consecutive seasons and contested a first-team slot with Dai Thomas. A former Coventry City trainee, he joined Tiverton Town in July 1995 and helped them win the FA Vase in 1998. 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 Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. The following season, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of 20.5 million. 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. Signing professional for Aston Villa in September 1987, he moved via Arsenal to Sheffield United in August 1991 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1992-93. He joined Swansea for 3,000 in June 1947 and helped reach two consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 24 goals in 118 League outings before moving to Llanelly in September 1952. Ben Davies may not be the most glamorous left-back in the world, but he's built his career on being a model of consistency. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1946. He had moved from Altrincham to Accrington in the summer of 2004 and was the star performer in a club that regained its league status after over 40 years in non-league. Helping win the Third Division (South) title in 1953-54, he resided in Canada and died in Belfast in March 1985. Ex-England Youth international winger David Beresford had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. He was loaned out once more, this time to League Two side Colchester United in 2011, before finally being given a free transfer by the Swans and signing for Carmarthen Town in 2012. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City in April 1960. Making a significant contribution as the Swans reached the League One play-off final in 2005-06, he joined MK Dons in January 2007 and helped them qualify for the play-offs. When the time to return to England came, it was only fitting that the Welshman went back to the club who helped him become world class. He made a goalscoring debut in a League Cup tie against Yeovil, before netting his first league goal against the Swans in a 3-0 win at the Liberty in August 2009. A former amateur at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in August 1950 and was given his League debut in place of Terry Elwell in that month's 2-1 defeat at Hull City. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1992, he made his League debut on loan to Colchester before joining Swansea initially on loan in March 1994. 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. Initially with Cwm Villa, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1936 and captained the 'Push & Run' side to the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. He overcame a knee injury to score four goals in 11 Fourth Division games prior to joining Newport County in September 1969, then played for Barry and Bridgend again before emigrating to Australia. Initially with hometown Ponthenry, he joined Swansea in September 1946 and overcame a fractured wrist to make his League debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. Signing professional for Newport County in November 1957, the Welsh Schoolboy international made his League debut as a 16 year-old and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1963. Signing professional for Portsmouth in February 1982, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1986 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88. Scoring five times in 45 League outings, he lost his place after a hernia problem and joined Boston United initially on loan in March 2005. Moving to Wrexham in July 1964, he returned from a loan spell at Glentoran to appear in the 1965 Welsh Cup final. He moved via Bulova to Manchester City in August 1983 and was leading marksman in 1983-84, then had a spell at Burnley before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea in January 1985. Overcoming a serious knee injury, he joined Brentford in March 2002 and featured in their 2002-03 FA Cup run. Midfielder Dave Moss played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. Locally born, he played for Cwmbwrla prior to joining Bolton Wanderers in April 1936 and guested for several clubs including Swansea during the Second World War. A cruciate ligament injury in 2008 saw the player ruled out for the whole season and after he struggled to return to the starting line-up he moved on loan to Brighton after 80 appearances. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. Signing professional for Everton in June 1952, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1959, then Plymouth Argyle in January 1960. He also featured in two West Wales Senior Cup triumphs before making his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 defeat at Sheffield United in August 1950. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. 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