After returning to south Wales, Morgan was once again loaned out to Port Talbot before moving to the continent and featuring in Spain with CF Balaguer. Thankfully, recent times have seen a change in the footballing fortunes of both the mens and womens game in Wales. The first foreign player to sign for a Football League side since Great Britain entered the Common Market, he combined playing with his job at BSC Port Talbot and made his solitary League appearance in place of Steve Potter in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Stockport in August 1976. He was a tenacious tackler with good positional sense and scored nine times in 172 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Southend United in July 1952. Later playing for Worcester City, Stourbridge, Stafford Rangers, Halesowen Town and Rushall Olympic before scouting for various Midlands clubs. He only played six games for the Swans (four as sub), scoring one goal against Watford before an injury crisis at West Ham cut short his time at the club. RAY KENNEDYEx-England international midfielder Ray Kennedy helped Swansea City finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Born in the Ivory Coast, Lamah moved to Belgium to further his playing career with Second Division Vise, before a move to Belgian side Anderlecht in 2005. n January 2013, he signed an initial loan deal at the Liberty Stadium with a view to a permanent move. In 2018, after a season long loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis, Jordi returned to Rayo Vallecano permanently. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. He moved to Huddersfield Town for 70,000 in May 1994 and featured in their 1994-95 promotion campaign. Leading marksman in their 1987-88 promotion success, he followed Frank Burrows to Portsmouth for 215,000 in October 1989 and joined Swansea for 125,000 in August 1990. After injury ended his career, he coached Oxford United, then was football development officer at Swansea and Southampton. Forward Ioan Rees was top scorer as Swansea reserves won the Welsh League title in four successive seasons. 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. He returned to Ammanford in July 1969, then became player-manager of Clydach United. After nearly two years without a club, he signed a one-year contract with Oxford United in League One before being released. The Dragons' FIFA ranking shot up from 117th in 2011 to 8th in 2015, the biggest rise in the history of FIFA world rankings. Kerry joined Welsh Premier League side Neath in 2010 and then Merthyr Tydfil. [5] Gareth Bale is Wales most capped player with 111 caps. 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. Hamer left at the end of the 2022 season as his contract came to an end. He made 62 appearances (31 as sub) for the Swans with 17 goals. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Unable to command a regular first-team slot during the 1997-98 campaign, he played 15 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being released in March 1998, then returned to Portugal. Mark Hughes was one of the key players for Manchester United in the early years of the Premier League, finishing the inaugural season as their top scorer. Joined Norwich in 2009 after a loan spell at Swindon. He later played locally for Hafod Brotherhood and Pembroke Borough before quitting football at 22. 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. Re-joining Bradford City as manager in February 1989, he returned to Swansea as boss from March 1990 until March 1991. A former Wolves junior, he joined Aston Villa in September 1969 and moved to Crewe Alexandra initially on loan in March 1972. 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. Ex-England Youth central defender Nigel Davids featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. Welsh international central defender Paul Price was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. 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 helped Palace reach the FA Cup final in 1990, then win the ZDS Cup in 1991 and First Division title in 1993-94. Initially with Cardiff City, he helped win the Welsh Cup three times and moved to Aston Villa for 100,000 in September 1974. A 60,000 fee saw McLeod make the move permanent at the beginning of the 2005-06 campaign and made 52 appearances (14 as sub) and scored seven goals before joining Colchester the following season, Brighton, Wycombe and Chelmsford City. He made his League debut as a substitute in that month's 2-0 defeat at HullCity, then played against top-flight Derby County in the Worthington Cup second round. Initially with West Brom, he contested a first-team slot with Ray Potter and joined Crystal Palace for 15,000 in October 1964. Locally born, he helped Swansea Schoolboys win the Welsh Shield in 1970-71 and turned professional for Swansea in August 1975. He was top scorer in 1971-72 and featured in three Southern League Cup finals during two spells with the Glovers, also playing for Salisbury, Taunton and Bridport. Former Scotland U-23 central defender Don Murray had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. In his five years at the club he scored some important goals, none more so than in the play-off semi-final win over Nottingham Forest that took the club to Wembley. Experienced midfielder Les Chappell starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. He resided in his native Newport until his death in August 2004. Capped by England at senior level in November 2012, Caulker signed for newly-promoted Cardiff at the start of the 2013-14 season. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzw and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. He netted seven goals in 28 Third Division (South) games prior to joining Milford United in August 1948. England U-21 midfielder Mark Wilson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. He played at Panathinaikos in the ECWC and made five Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. NORMAN LAWSONVersatile outside-left Norman Lawson was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at the Vetch Field. var addy_text1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 = 'welshsoccerarchive' + '@' + 'btinternet' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2').innerHTML += ''+addy_text1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2+'<\/a>'; His performances alerted Southend United to the midfielders talents and Mark later spent five seasons at the club, playing over 200 games and scoring 35 goals. After being released by Birmingham City in 2010, he signed with League One side Exeter City. 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. Goalkeeper Lee Bracey was a key figure in Swansea City's 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph. IVOR ALLCHURCHWelsh international inside-forward Ivor Allchurch is widely regarded as Swansea's finest post-war player. He helped clinch promotion in 1987-88 and scored nine goals in 178 League games prior to joining Merthyr in March 1991, becoming Bristol City's community officer. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1951 and deputised for Jack O'Driscoll in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest October 1951. Derby delight edges Sunderland into playoff contention. He sat on the bench for ECWC matches against Panathinaikos and helped the reserves win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1990 but failed to appear in Swansea's first-team again and joined Cheltenham Town in August 1993. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. Later with Barry Town, Inter Cabletel, Briton Ferry, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest and still lives in Swansea. Welsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. He became their player-boss, then worked in the licensed trade and was a sub-postmaster in Swansea. Reliable left-back Mike Howard was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Jason Jones understudied Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. Prior to his spell at Oakwell, Mawson had spells at Brentford, Maidstone, Luton Town, Welling United and Wycombe Wanderers. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1950 and developed in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 4-3 defeat at Notts County in November 1952. Also loaned to Mansfield Town, featuring in their 1974-75 Fourth Division title campaign, he had his contract cancelled by the Gunners in December 1974 and joined Gateshead. DON PEARSONWing-half Don Pearson appeared for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup final. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1970 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa the following month. 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. His solitary goal in 30 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Fulham in May 1994 and he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in November 1995. He later played for Oxford United, Exeter City and Eastleigh. He netted three goals in 17 League games before moving to Grimsby Town in January 2006 and Bury. He joined Everton for 300,000 in August 1979 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and moved to Swansea for 150,000 in September 1981. In March 1998 he played for Wales U-18 in the Paolo Valenta Tournament in Italy. Returning from a brief spell as Llanelli's player-manager, he netted 15 goals in 389 League games for Swansea before becoming Pembroke Borough's player-boss in August 1985. Signing professional for Watford in August 1981, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1982 and joined Grimsby Town in August 1985. GEORGE KIRBYCentre-forward George Kirby starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Also featuring in the Swans' 4-1 Welsh Cup sixth round defeat at Wrexham in February 1977, his only other Fourth Division appearance was in the following month's 4-2 win at home to Aldershot. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. He won 42 caps for Hungary and played in Israel with Maccabi Haifa. JOE ALLEN 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. JASON SCOTLANDBorn 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. Returned to Swansea in 2010 after a spell on loan at Leeds. With the Swans relegated at the end of a difficult 2017-18 season that saw three different managers in charge of the club, Jordan joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018-2019 season. After loan spells at Haverfordwest and Merthyr, he joined Bohemians in November 1998. Warren was a Northern Ireland international who signed for the Swans on a four-month loan from Cardiff City in August 2007. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Gillingham and scored his only goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory at Rotherham in Roberto Martinezs first game in charge. Starring in their 1963-64 Third Division title triumph, he moved to Swansea for 14,000 in March 1965 and appeared in the 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He played for Telstar, AFC 34 and Slotenvaart, then worked at ASDA in Swansea and Llansamlet until his death in October 2004. Later with Cork City and Galway United. Chico joined the Swans in July 2012 for around 2m under manager Michael Laudrup who was also his boss at Mallorca. He returned to Italy with Verona. After a season with the under-23s, he made his senior debut in an FA Cup loss at Oxford United in January 2016. His son Phil played for Crewe. Former Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for Swansea City during the 1987-88 campaign. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. He later played for Wolves, in Finland, for Shrewsbury and Worcester again. Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. His time at the Liberty was a great success and he scored a number of stunning goals, including a brace at Wembley in the League Cup final win, plus a call up to the Dutch national team. His debut came against Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium in August, but he never became a regular in the side and within six months he hadjoined Sevilla on loan before completing a permanent move. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. Rejoining Blackpool for 75,000 in January 1998, he helped win promotion in 2000-01 and the LDV Vans Trophy in 2002. He made his league debutas a late substitute at Old Trafford before scoring his first goal in a League Cup tie against Rotherham United. After helping the Tykes secure promotion to the Championship, he joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year-deal. He continued to reside in Swansea until his death in March 2004. He also had three spells as Darlington's manager. Please do buy them through the site, it doesnt cost you anything and you buy everything at Amazon anyway. He played for Swansea in the 1952-53 FA Cup third round tie at holders Newcastle United and made 12 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Plymouth Argyle in November 1953. He was top scorer in 2003-04, then helped win the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup in 2004-05. After spending four seasons at the club and only making 19 appearances, he opted for a move to Burnley where the Lancashire outfit paid 300,000 for his services. However, a seemingly innocuous challenge against Birmingham in November 2008 resulted in cruciate ligament damage and despite two operations and trying numerous comebacks, the player was forced to retire from football in his prime after 59 appearances (three as sub) and 14 goals. 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. Initially with Coventry City, he joined Torquay United in July 1968 and moved to Crewe Alexandra in July 1969. One of Wales' highest scoring and most capped players of all time, Dean Saunders enjoyed a long career which lasted from 1982 to 2001. Signing professional for Middlesbrough in August 1978, he impressed in the top-flight and joined Liverpool for 450,000 in August 1982. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 2002 and also featured in Swansea's 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final triumph. Starring as they won the Third Division (South) title in 1953-54 and 1956-57, he moved to Swansea for 3,000 in February 1958 and made eight League appearances. He moved to St Patrick's, then Shelbourne in December 2003, helping win the Irish League title that season. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and also played for Shrewsbury and Bury. SCOTT SINCLAIRThe Bath-born winger joined Bristol Rovers at the tender age of nine and became one of the youngest debutants for the first team at 15 when he came on as a substitute in a game against Leyton Orient in December 2004. Featuring in two Welsh Cup final triumphs, he scored twice in 42 League games prior to joining Hartlepool in November 1983. He scored twice in Swansea's 3-2 win at home to Mansfield but failed to maintain a first-team slot behind Alan Curtis and made 11 League appearances overall before joining Merthyr in 1980. 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. He was top scorer in 1951-52, then joined Aston Villa in September 1952 and was capped eight times by Northern Ireland before moving to Bury in November 1956, then Ards in July 1959. 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. But the following season he moved on to Mallorca, with a brief loan spell at Racing Santander, before arriving in England on trial with Portsmouth and Birmingham, eventually finally signing for QPR in July 2009. 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. Starting with Rhondda Transport, he joined Cardiff City in July 1947 and moved to Brighton in August 1948. Striker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. He was leading marksman three times, including their 1997-98 promotion success, moving to Leyton Orient in May 2002. As of November2022[update], Wales have played 697 international matches since their debut, winning 221, drawing 153 and losing 323. Initially with hometown Caerleon, he joined Lovells Athletic in September 1961 and moved to Newport County in November 1962. He helped to beat Middlesbrough in the 1994-95 FA Cup third round replay and scored once in 29 League games prior to joining Peterborough United in December 1995. He moved to Gillingham in February 1987, then played for Bournemouth and assisted several non-League clubs, managing Sittingbourne (twice), Gravesend and Hastings United. Chico - full nameJose Manuel Flores Moreno - started his professional career withhometown club Cadiz, he went on to have spells with Portuense, Barcelona B, Almeria, Genoa and Mallorca before heading to South Wales. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. 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. He also helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1961 and made 92 Second Division appearances prior to joining Brighton for 7,000 in January 1963. He helped Swansea reserves win the London Combination Cup in 1947 and West Wales Senior Cup twice, making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Swindon in October 1947. The Wales Under-21 international was the Swans final summer signing of 2022 when he joined on loan from Premier League Brentford. Ex-Welsh Schoolboy centre-forward Dai James helped Swansea win the 1947 London Combination Cup final. 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. DUDLEY PRICEInside-left Dudley Price helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. Midfielder Richard Jones played for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. Rejoining Blackpool for 75,000 in January 1998, he helped win promotion in 2000-01 and the LDV Vans Trophy in 2002. He helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 2001-02, then featured in their 2002-03 promotion campaign, moving to Swansea in March 2004. The young defender joined Premier League club Watford the following season on a five-year deal before arriving at the Swansea City on loan in July 2019. Initially with Stonehouse Violet, he joined Cardiff City in October 1949 and made his League debut in the following month's 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. Locally born, the older brother of Cliff Jones, he turned professional for Swansea in September 1951 and played in two Welsh Cup finals, netting four goals in 121 League games prior to joining Newport County in June 1958. Tough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. ALAN WADDLETall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He was a Second Division play-off finalist that season and loaned to Swansea in November 2004, briefly featuring in the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and was player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he signed professional in July 1999 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Rochdale two months later. He died in February 2005. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. Versatile forward Joe Payne was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. He only played six games for the Swans (four as sub), scoring one goal against Watford before an injury crisis at West Ham cut short his time at the club. He starred in their 1969-70 promotion success and 1975-76 ECWC run, moving to Swansea in August 1976. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. 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. At that point, the striker had only played in the third division of English football (League Two today). Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Bradford City for 130,000 in June 1989, he followed him back to Swansea in exchange for Robbie James in August 1990. Born in Guadeloupe, he grew up in Paris and had spells with Paris St Germain, then Red Star Paris. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Originally a midfielder, the competition in that position particularly strong and he moved back to a full-back position where he was able to gain more playing time and he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Norwich City in October 2011. 7 Allen. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. Currently a club ambassador. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient seven months before signing professional in May 1997. Known for his speed and accuracy, Gareth Bales is also the captain of Wales national team and plays for Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Real Madrid. 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