Welsh teams of past and present have always been fiercely patriotic, with one exceptional talent amongst the hardworking group. He was sold to Liverpool for 200,000 in July 1974 and amassed a vast collection of honours before reuniting with John Toshack at Swansea for 160,000 in January 1982. 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. DEAN HOLDSWORTHStriker Dean Holdsworth had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1988-89 campaign. He played for Telstar, AFC 34 and Slotenvaart, then worked at ASDA in Swansea and Llansamlet until his death in October 2004. Initially with Evesham, he had spells with Cheltenham Town and Liverpool before moving to the Vetch Field in June 1939. Welsh Football Roster. He helped qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93 and scored once in 165 League games before moving to Huddersfield Town for 275,000 in November 1995. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. He helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. He went on to feature in England's top flight for the next 11 years, making 346 appearances. But after three seasons and only 31 appearances, he was released and found himself at Nottingham Forest. Known as the Flying Finn for his diving goal celebrations, he became manager of Finnish top flight club FC Honka in February 2014. Caps and goals sourced from:[14][17][18][19]. Initially with Sunderland, he was leading marksman in 1983-84 and joined Watford for 115,000 in March 1985. Manchester United face a second straight trip to . Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in November 1979, making his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. Also played for Newport County, Forest Green and Eastleigh. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. He made his League debut as a substitute in the 4-1 victory at home to Mansfield Town in August 2003 that put Swansea top of the Third Division. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. KEN EVANSAgile goalkeeper Ken Evans helped Swansea take Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers nine months before turning professional in June 1958. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Ninian Park. A former Sunderland trainee, he made his League debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in July 1989. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. Following a loan spell at Wimbledon, he moved to Swansea in January 1993 and netted eight goals in 61 League games prior to joining Southend United in August 1995. The former Rangers man and Scottish international arrived in Swansea in July 2018 after a two-year stint at Nottingham Forest. Locally born, he impressed with Swansea League side St Judes before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. ALAN BEERFormer Welsh Amateur international striker Alan Beer was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. Joining Torquay United in October 1995, he later played for Dorchester Town and Gretna. Yet, Ramsey has still forged an impressive international career for himself. However, ill-discipline often cost him gametime on the pitch. A leader on the field and a regular goalscorer from midfield for Accrington, he found it difficult at the Liberty to secure a place in the starting line-up and after only one season returned to his former club on a free transfer after 39 appearances (11 as sub). The diminutive midfielder made his mark with Las Palmas, helping them reach La Liga andbecame a regular performer in the Spanish top division over the followingseasons before a 11m move to the Swans in July 2017. He reunited with Warren Joyce at Hull City in July 1999, but an ankle injury hampered his progress and he joined Halifax Town in August 2001. In February 2005 Kevin signed on loan for the Swans, making 11 appearances and helping the club win promotion to League One. 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. STEVE THORNBERTireless midfielder Steve Thornber played for Swansea City in the 1989 Welsh Cup final. He died in Llanfyrnach in January 1981. Helping them clinch promotion that season, he had a spell with Rochdale before reuniting with Brian Flynn at Swansea in January 2002. SYLVAIN MESLIENThe French defender started his professional career in 1997 at St Etienne, playing for the first-team on 10 occasions. He had trials at several clubs, then briefly joined York City in September 2002 before playing in Spain. He helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. RONNIE DAVIESLocal born left-half Ronnie Davies briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1958-59 season. 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. 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 joined Walsall for 60,000 in September 1996, but injury problems curtailed his career in May 1999. During this period in his career he played for the Dutch Under-21 side before eventually singing for Den Haag. The cousin of manager John Toshack, 'Josh' as he was affectionately known, joined Fourth Division Crewe in 1966 before signing for Stoke City for 19,5000 a year later. This was the very dawn of football in Wales, where working men played in amateur club sides like Chirk and Druids FC, battling it out for The Welsh Cup, a competition still held today. Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971); 1964 NFL Champ; 4-time NFL MVP (1957,1958, 1963, 1965); 8-time first-team All-Pro (1957-1961, 1963-1965); All-Pro 2nd-team. MEL NURSEWelsh international centre-half Mel Nurse had two spells at Swansea. Initially with Abercynon Athletic, he joined Swansea in July 1964 and netted 16 goals in 37 League outings, moving to Northampton Town for 12,000 in November 1967. Former England U-21 winger David Smith was blighted by injury problems while at Swansea City. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. Welsh international winger Len Allchurch was capped seven times whilst at Swansea. He rejoined Swansea in March 1985 and netted 43 goals in 127 League games, then played for Barry and Llanelli. View history. A product of the youth academy at La Liga side Espanyol, Amat made a positive impact during the Swans Europa League spell, making his full debut playing the full 90 mins in a 4-0 home victory against Malmo FF. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. Briefly with Finn Harps, he then had spells at Port Talbot, Llanelli, Afan Lido and Port Talbot again. Moving to struggling Exeter City in January 2003, the Welsh Semi-Pro international was unable to prevent relegation that season but helped reach the Conference play-off final in 2006-07. He was reunited with Nick Cusack at Swansea in July 2002 and netted three goals in 12 Third Division games prior to joining Kettering Town in July 2003. 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. Displaced by the arrival of Danny Canning from Cardiff City, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1949 and contested a place with their FA Cup hero Dickie Dyke. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. JOHN ROBERTSYoung centre-forward John Roberts was Swansea's leading marksman in 1966-67. 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. Teenage striker Jamie Harris briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Initially with Racing Club Paris and CA Paris, 'Mama' joined Swansea in July 2001 and scored on his League debut in the following month's 3-1 victory at Macclesfield Town. In 67/68 he signed for Peterborough United, having been Jesse Pennington 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. He immediately saved a penalty but the referee ordered a retake from which Bury scored. He came through the ranks in Dutch football, enjoying spells at Utrecht, Heracles Almelo and Roda JC. He starred as they won promotion and were League Cup finalists in 1974-75, then played for Cardiff City and Hereford United before joining Portsmouth in March 1982. He moved to Brentford in September 1989 and was leading marksman in their 1991-92 Third Division title triumph, joining Wimbledon for 720,000 in July 1992. Big Danish central defender Thomas Willer-Jensen helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. Former England international inside-forward George Eastham played for Swansea during the 1947-48 season. Loan right-back Paul Williams featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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 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. Top scorer in 2004-05, he reunited with Kenny Jackett at Swansea for an initial 35,000 in July 2005 and appeared in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. He became the regular penalty-taker and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1966, netting seven goals in 214 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Hereford United with defensive partner Brian Purcell in July 1968. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . 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. Reuniting with Brian Flynn at the Vetch Field in July 2003, he starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, won promotion in 2004-05, then lifted the Football League Trophy and were play-off finalists in 2005-06. Ever-present in their 1997-98 promotion success, he joined Barnsley in July 1999 but was sidelined by an Achilles injury. 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. Sold to Barnet for 60,000 in August 1989, he joined AFC Bournemouth in August 1990, then spent 11 years in Hong Kong with Sing Tao and Happy Valley. Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He appeared regularly in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 2,000 in July 1939 and guested for Brentford during the war, helping them win the London War Cup in 1942. Shaun began his career at his home-town club, making his way through the Swans youth ranks to make his first team debut in 2005 in a 3-1 defeat against Reading in a League Cup tie. He was a star performer in a Swansea side that ran away with the League One title in his first full season at the club, and was labelled as the Dutch Roy Keane on more than one occasion. He returned to the Football League with Ipswich and QPR. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. Joining Swansea for 5,000 in September 1950, he was unfortunately plagued by knee trouble and scored once in 16 Second Division games before moving to Llanelly in August 1951. Terry Yorath paid 5,000, fixed by tribunal, for him in August 1988. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and still lives in Swansea. Birthdate: June 24, 1987. He was captain of club and country, playing under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace and QPR again, then had spells at Coventry, Exeter and Cardiff before moving to Swansea in October 1984. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1938 and played in wartime football. Signing professional for Leeds United in August 1973, he joined Norwich City in April 1975 and had loan spells at Northampton Town and Stockport County prior to joining Swansea in July 1977. DAI THOMAS (2)Welsh U-21 striker Dai Thomas featured prominently as Swansea City reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Striker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. We sell only authentic Wales football shirts and have the new home and away kits available in stock in adults and kids sizes.Personalise your Welsh football kit with name and numbers of star players past and present including Ian Rush, Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ryan Giggs or choose your own custom shirt printing, including the front . He netted four goals in 17 League outings for the Swans during the closing weeks. Young midfielder Bari Morgan featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. Vote up the best soccer players from Wales, and help decide who . He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and became a goalkeeping coach. Later playing for Bridgend and Trebanos. [16] As of November 2022, 105 players have gained 25 caps or more for Wales. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1957, he failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and joined Swansea in July 1959. Moore was part of the Swans squad that won promotion to the Premier League, but he became a bit part player and was given a free transfer in August 2013 after 61 appearances (38 as sub) and eight goals. 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. Awarded the MBE, he later worked as a storeman and died in Swansea in May 1997. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans gain promotion from League One and in the clubs first season back in the Championship he kept a club-record 22 clean sheets, winning the Football Leagues Golden Glove award in the process. His two seasons at the club were highly productive and he was a starter at Wembley when the Swans demolished Bradford City 5-0 to win the League Cup. Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Rhys Wilmot had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 season. He made his League debut in their 4-0 win at home to Swansea in September 1936, then had spells with Mossley and Chelsea prior to joining Swansea in May 1947. He netted 12 goals in 127 League games overall until his tragic death in February 1992. Young striker Dennis Oli briefly played for Swansea City at the start of the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. Although the Swans would go on and lose 4-0 to the future Premier League champions, the team and Vorm, in particular, showed that there was cause for optimism for the rest of the campaign. Joining Swansea in July 1985, he scored once in 22 League games prior to joining Preston in September 1986, then Barry Town and was Briton Ferry's player-boss. Rush also scored a brace in a win against Spain and a goal against England. Initially with Coventry City, he helped them reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1980-81 and moved to Manchester United in July 1982. After a trial at Celtic in February 2013, a month later he was offered a one-year contract at the Swans. A strong, forceful midfielder who began his career at QPR before moving to Aldershot Town in the hope of finding first-team football. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. He resided in his native Swansea until his death in May 2000. Ex-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. However, the striker opted for a move back to the north east with Sunderland for 5m before he joined newly-promoted Hull and then Middleborough on loan. Warren became player-assistant manager at Salisbury City, and is the grandson of former 1940s star Jim Feeney. A former West Ham trainee, he captained their FA Youth Cup final triumph shortly before signing professional in May 1999 but failed to secure a Premiership slot. He scored once in eight Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974. Moving to the Vetch Field in May 1950, he scored twice in 15 Second Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Pembroke in July 1951. He netted 12 times in 34 League games overall prior to joining Hartlepool United for 10,000 in November 1988 and was top scorer in their 1990-91 promotion success. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. He emigrated to Australia. The midfielder was born in Barcelona, starting his career with Alaves before moving to Barcelona B and playing one game for the Catalan side. Former Welsh U-21 right-back Terry Evans played under three different managers while at SwanseaCity. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Rotherham United the following month, he scored twice in five League outings prior to joining Cardiff City on a similar non-contract basis in March 1986. He was released by the club after two seasons at the Liberty with 93 appearances (three as sub) and seven goals and eventually joined the coaching staff at Wigan and then Everton alongside former Swans boss Roberto Martinez. DAVE COLETall central defender Dave Cole played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Starting a degree course in physiotherapy at Swansea University, he quit football with a knee injury and has coached in New South Wales, Australia. He netted three goals in 37 Second Division games before being sold to Tottenham Hotspur for 7,000 in May 1947. Former Welsh Schoolboy goalkeeper John Black played for Swansea in the 1964-65 Welsh Cup semi-final. He moved to Merthyr Tydfil in January 2004 and was leading marksman as they qualified for the Southern League Premier Division play-offs in 2004-05, gaining Welsh Semi-Pro honours. He also made a substitute appearance in the next Third Division game at home to Exeter City, replacing Denley Morgan, and moved to Barry Town in July 1969. Locally born, he played for Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted on his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 win at home to Derby County in October 1960. Most notably, Saunders chipped in with 12 goals in the. 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. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and played for hometown Port Talbot, then Afan Lido before joining Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1984. Initially with Cardiff Corries, he was a prolific scorer for Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, then had a spell with Hong Kong side Eastern prior to joining Swansea in August 1986. Re-joining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. Joining Hereford United in August 1973, he had a loan spell with Doncaster, then played for Retford. Initially with Falmouth, he joined Exeter City in July 1976 and starred alongside Alan Beer in Exeter's 1976-77 promotion success. Later played for Baltimore Blast, Newport County and Southport. Two of Wales' finest players: Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale There's an ongoing debate in Wales as to whether football or rugby union in the nations most popular sport. He featured 40 times (9 as sub) for Swansea before being released by Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2010-11 season. 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. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Dave O'Gorman in August 1997 and he was Swansea's top scorer in 1997-98, netting 18 goals in 86 League games before reuniting with Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in July 2000. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. Settling in South Africa, he died in January 2000. He moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining Coventry City in April 1962. He spent the next 12 seasons playing his senior football at a host of clubs such as Hanover 96, Hertha Berlin and Red Bull Salzburg. Later with Ipswich Town, he settled back in Newport and died in January 2003. He died locally in March 1988. Loaned to Swansea in October 1977, he made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and signed professional in June 1984. Team News. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in September 1957, his only other Second Division appearance was in the 3-1 reverse against Rotherham two months later. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; A club legend. Harry Griffiths' last signing for Swansea when he arrived on loan in February 1978, he made two Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch Field, against Newport County and Aldershot. Starting with hometown Kolding, he played for Ajax prior to joining Liverpool in August 1984, helping win the League Championship three times and FA Cup twice. He later played for Bury, Newport county and Burnley again, then coached various clubs including Llanelli and has worked in the media. He contested a first-team slot with Dai Davies and Jimmy Rimmer, playing 20 League games before moving to Cardiff City in August 1985. A Canadian-born defender who began his career at Newcastle United in 2001. At the same time, things were faring even worse for the womens game. 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. Lisbon-born, the midfielder's career began at Benifica where he made his first team debut in October 2015 in a 4-0 win over Tondela, then moved to Bayern Munich in May 2016 for 27.5m after impressing in Portugals successful Euro 2016 campaign, in which he was named best young player of the tournament and recipient of the journalist-nominated Golden Boy award. Able to deliver quality crosses from the left flank, he returned from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil to score twice in 62 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Tony Bird at Irish side St Patrick's in August 2002. The Surinamese-born defender started his youth career at the legendary Ajax club before moving to Utrecht, Feyenoord and FC Twente. 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. He died in Fleetwood in August 2000. His progress at Wrexham was swift, and he was capped by Wales at Under 17, 19, 21 and semi-pro level during his three years at the club. He was loaned to Charlton and Carlisle prior to joining Swansea in August 1987. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. Initially with Ynystawe United, he moved via Clydach United to Swansea in June 1946 and helped twice win the London Combination Cup. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at York City the following month and helped reach the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97, scoring three times in 119 League outings for the Swans before losing his place to Michael Howard after a series of injury problems. Though his time on Merseyside didn't really work out, Allen's always been a hugely influential for the Welsh national team. He moved to the Vetch Field for 125,000 in July 1993 and overcame a broken leg to make 61 League appearances for Swansea before joining Portsmouth for 35,000 in December 1996. 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