KEVIN CLARKERepublic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. Managed Doncaster, Darlington, Oldham and Bristol Rovers. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. A consistent goalscorer in the reserves, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. NEIL DAVIDSEx-England Youth central defender Nigel Davids featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. He is still second on the list after his 16-year international career. Welsh Footballer of the Year. Moving to the Vetch Field in July 2002, he made ten Third Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Cambridge United in February 2003. A former Everton apprentice, he joined StokeCity in July 1963 and made his First Division debut in their 2-2 draw at Chelsea in September 1967. Initially loaned to Swansea in December 1986, he returned on loan in March 1987 and netted three goals in 18 League games overall. Scott was a regular goalscorer from midfield for the Shots, earning himself a move to the Liberty in June 2010. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. Signing as a full-time professional, his solitary goal in 38 Third Division games came in Swansea's 2-0 win at Brentford in September 1972 and he moved to hometown Merthyr Tydfil in August 1973. Forgettable managerial career aside, Swansea born Dean Saunders was one of the Premier League's sharpest shooters during the early years of the competition. 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. He featured 40 times (9 as sub) for Swansea before being released by Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2010-11 season. Struggling to secure a regular first-team slot, his progress was hampered by injury problems and he made 29 League appearances before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1992. He failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1988, making 14 League appearances as cover for Mike Hughes. He re-joined Swansea in December 1980 and featured in consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, joining Southampton in November 1983. He helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup that season and was a Welsh Cup finalist again in 1969. JEFF GRIFFITHSYoung striker Jeff Griffiths featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Featuring in two Welsh Cup final triumphs, he scored twice in 42 League games prior to joining Hartlepool in November 1983. He helped them twice win the Welsh League title, later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Cwmamman and Ammanford again. LEE JENKINSVersatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. HUW LAKEEx-Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Huw Lake featured in Swansea City's 1983-84 relegation battle. He netted five goals in 58 League games prior to joining Newport County in July 1988, then played for Cheltenham Town, Newport AFC and Inter Cardiff before helping Barry Town win the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1993-94. GIOVANNI SAVARESE Venezuela international striker Giovanni Savarese was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2000-01. 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 Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Signing professional for Manchester City in July 1970, he gained top-flight experience and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making his only League appearance in the following month's 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe. He netted 54 goals in 270 League games overall before joining Merthyr Tydfil in September 1996, then played for Carmarthen. But the Welshman did also chip in with a few goals in the Premier League, too. GARY CHIVERSVersatile defender Gary Chivers played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. 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. Signing professional for Blackpool in October 1995, he caused a stir when sold to Everton for 90,000 the following week but failed to secure a regular place in the Premiership. He moved to Aston Villa as cover in November 1999 and briefly appeared in the Premiership, joining Stoke City in July 2001. Cardiff-born, he enjoyed more trips into Europe with the Swans, but broke his ankle in 1983 which eventually forced him to retire from the game having made 110 league appearances for the Swans. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1988. He is currently on loan at Rangers in Scotland. Courageous defender Steve Jones was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. From a notable football family, he signed professional for Swansea in May 1952 and played for his hometown club in consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 47 goals in 168 Second Division games before following Terry Medwin to Tottenham Hotspur for 35,000 in February 1958. MATTHIAS VERSCHAVE French striker Matthias Verschave had a loan spell at Swansea City at the end of the 2000-01 campaign. Welsh international centre-forward Des Palmer played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. He turned professional in July 1998 and returned from loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen to help Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. He impressed as an amateur in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in April 1972, also playing in that month's 1-1 draw against Plymouth. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Rochdale three months later and also appeared as a substitute in the 2-2 draw against Torquay on the final day of the 2001-02 season. William Isiah Bassett, born on 27 January 1869, was an English footballer, a director and club chairman for West Bromwich Albion for over half a century being John Wile June 18, 2021 John David Wile born on 9 March 1947 is an English former footballer and manager. He reunited with Alan Cork at Swansea for 30,000 in October 1997 and made 14 League appearances. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. He would down his top flight career with Southampton, Everton and Blackburn, finishing on 297 appearances and 64 goals. He picked up where he left off in his three seasons back at the club, leading by example and helping the side retain its Premier League status. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzw and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. Sold to Millwall for 50,000 in January 1998, he later played for Salisbury. 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. If number of caps are equal, the players are then listed alphabetically. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1966 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Exeter a year later. His solitary League appearance was as a substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Northampton. Signing professional for Everton in October 1951, he was leading marksman in 1957-58 and moved to Blackburn Rovers as part of the Roy Vernon deal in February 1960. Former England international midfielder Ian Callaghan was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. Returned to Swansea in 2010 after a spell on loan at Leeds. Signing professional for BristolCity in July 1971, he moved to Swansea with Danny Bartley in a 12,000 deal in August 1973 and featured in the 1976-77 promotion near-miss. 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. IORIE SYMMONDSYoung right-back Iorie Symmonds contested a first-team slot with Terry Elwell while at Swansea. A real pain to play against, Wales icon Robbie Savage was an all-action, never let your opponent gain a yard on you kind of player. Striker Colin West was joint top scorer as Swansea City reached the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He helped win promotion and the Welsh Cup in 1987-88, then played for Merthyr and Yeovil. He currently plays for German side Eintract Frankfurt. Initially with Dagenham, he played for Southend United before following Alvan Williams to Wrexham in June 1968. After three successful seasons and 89 Premier League appearances, he moved to Spurs as part of a move seeing Ben Davies switch to White Hart Lane and Gylfi Sigurdsson come the other way. He spent four seasons at the club, building up a good reputation and representing Holland at all levels from under-18 to under-21. Unable to prevent the Swans having to seek re-election in 1974-75, he scored once in 36 Fourth Division games before linking up with his father-in-law Nobby Clark at Worcester City in July 1975. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. Signing professional for Cardiff City in September 1981, he failed to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1982. Featuring in that promotion campaign, he was recalled by QPR during an injury crisis two months later but re-joined Swansea on loan in September 2005 and scored once in 17 League games overall for the club. Midfielder Dave Moss played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. LEN ROWDENCentre-forward Len Rowden made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City in October 1953. He joined Exeter City for 8,000 in November 1974 and starred in their 1976-77 promotion success. Locally born, he was a corporal in the REME before turning professional with Swansea in December 1955. After manager Michael Laudrup left the Liberty Stadium midway through the 2013-2014 season, Hernandez re-joined him at Al-Arabi the following season. The Surinamese-born defender started his youth career at the legendary Ajax club before moving to Utrecht, Feyenoord and FC Twente. Playing 22 consecutive Fourth Division games that season, he had limited first-team chances thereafter and made 28 League appearances for Swansea before joining Afan Lido in July 1975. The Cardiff-born striker is much travelled, having started his career with Wolves. Signing professional for Barnsley in October 1957, he played for Yeovil Town prior to joining Bournemouth in March 1963. ALF BELLISExperienced winger Alf Bellis helped Swansea to reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. He turned pro in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1987, netting three goals in 41 League outings before moving to Newport County in July 1988 until their demise. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. 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. He overcame a knee injury before reuniting with Kenny Jackett at Swansea in June 2004 but failed to secure a regular first team slot and was loaned to Cambridge City in March 2005, helping them reach the Nationwide South play-off final. Joining Swansea in July 1990, he made 12 League appearances before moving to Cwmbran Town in July 1992. If you were asked to describe Craig Bellamy, 99.9% of people would say 'pain in the f*cking arse'. Some of the best Welshsoccerplayers include national legends like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush,Ashley Williams,Ivor Allchurch,and Craig Bellamy. After the Swans relegation in 2018, Ki remained In the Premier League by signing for Newcastle United before moving on to Mallorca in Spain. 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. Scoring 53 goals in 247 League games, he moved to QPR in November 1983. He was sold to Spurs for 200,000 in June 1981 and appeared in the 1982 League Cup and FA Cup finals. A Welsh Youth Cup finalist again that season, he was allowed to leave the club in November 2004. Went on to help the Tykes win the Football League Trophy and promotion to the Championship. 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. In his second season in the Professional Under-21 Development League 2 squad, he impressed as top scorer while the team finished the season as champions. Signing professional for Cardiff City in September 1981, he failed to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1982. ANDREA ORLANDIThe midfielder was born in Barcelona, starting his career with Alaves before moving to Barcelona B and playing one game for the Catalan side. JOHN O'SULLIVANIrish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. Team News. He was one of the most respected players in the Premier League, and spent 16 years in the top flight between 1992 and 2008. 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. 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. Initially with Southampton, he joined Halifax Town in July 1984 and moved to Swansea for 10,000 in August 1987. Reuniting with former Swans coach Peter Nicholas at Llanelli in July 2002, he joined his local side Winch Wen soon afterwards but was then sidelined by a serious knee injury. He helped them win the Welsh League 'double' in 1953-54, then managed Pembroke and Milford United. Versatile former Welsh Youth international Kris O'Leary was Player of the Year in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph. Previously with Ton Pentre, he impressed whilst on trial in Swansea's reserves and became a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in October 1946. He later played for Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. A fee of around 1.5 million secured his signature in time for Swanseas opening game of the season at Manchester City. Scottish central defender Keith Walker captained Swansea City to the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. He then played for CradleyTown, Stafford Rangers, Moor Green, Telford United, Stourbridge, Rothwell, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Gresley, Stratford, Stourport Swifts, Hednesford and Cradley again. Featuring in the 1967-68 FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Arsenal, he made 36 League appearances before a knee injury ended his career, then was a coach and scout back at Bristol Rovers. He played for Wales against England in 1941-42 and Scotland in 1945-46, netting five goals in 36 League games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in October 1947. He joined Cardiff City for 85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Welsh international midfielder Alan Davies was an important figure in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion success. He was loaned to Bristol Rovers in January 2000, then followed Leon Britton and Izzy Iriekpen to Swansea on loan in January 2004, making nine Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. He gained Premiership experience and was loaned to Bristol City, Oxford United, Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in July 2003. After two loan spells at Lincoln City, he joined Telford United in October 1999 and later played for Sheffield, Caernarvon Town, Halifax Town, Ilkeston Town and Buxton. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Portsmouth in December 1983 and played six Second Division games prior to joining Yeovil Town in July 1984. 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. Following Ken Furphy to Watford in July 1967, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1968-69, then played for King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Pembroke Borough and Pontardawe. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. Welsh international midfielder John Cornforth skippered Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Welsh Youth striker Paul Burrows briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. After a mixed spell at Tottenham Hotspur, Gylfi re-joined the Swans in a deal that saw Ben Davies move the other way in 2014. A member of the 2005 FAW Cup winning team, he featured in Swansea's triumphant 2006 Football League Trophy run and was an influential figure as Kenny Jackett's side qualified for the League One play-offs. KEVIN KENNERLEYMidfielder Kevin Kennerley had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. Baker-Richardson made 21 appearances for the Jacks, scoring four time including a goal in the penultimate game of the 2018-19 season against Blackburn Rovers. With Wilfried Bony due to miss the whole of January 2015 due to commitments with the Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations, Oliveira was brought to the Liberty on loan until the end of the season. Making 140 League appearances before joining Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in January 1965, he later played for Charlton Athletic and was a publican in Wolverhampton until his death in December 1992. He helped them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1997-98 and was sold to Reading for 100,000 in January 1999. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in April 1957, he was ever-present as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1960-61 and moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in September 1964. OWEN ROBERTSGoalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. Also featuring in the 1980-81 promotion campaign, he joined NewportCounty for 80,000 in December 1980, then Mansfield, Hartlepool and Peterborough. After being released by the Premier League side he signed on loan with Wrexham before making his way to the Liberty in May 2008. 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