He made his Swans debut as a substitute in January against West Ham and scored his only goal in a 3-2 win at Newcastle United. GLAN LETHERANWelsh U-23 goalkeeper Glan Letheran took over from Geoff Crudgington at Swansea City. Statistics correct as of 29 November 2022. Striker Stewart Phillips was unlucky with injuries and illness while at Swansea City. SHAUN MacDONALD 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. JORDI LOPEZBorn in Barcelona, Jordi began his career at the Spanish giants before moving on to Real Madrid and playing in their B team. As the Swans progressed, so did Allen. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. 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. RHYS WILMOTWelsh U-21 goalkeeper Rhys Wilmot had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 season. Previously with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1938 and was a wartime guest player for several clubs. 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. Subsequently playing for Afan Lido, Maesteg, Milford United, Llanelli, Ragged School and West End while working for the Post Office, he is currently part the coaching staff at Swansea City's Youth Academy and still lives locally. In July 2010 the loan move was made permanent and Marcos enjoyed three seasons with the Seagulls before joining Portsmouth at the beginning of 2013-14. Signing professional for Sunderland in July 1991, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Doncaster Rovers before joining Scarborough in December 1996. Locally born, he was an apprentice fitter with Richard Thomas & Baldwins at Landore and part-time professional at the Vetch Field when he made his League debut in Swansea's thrilling 6-4 win at home to Bristol Rovers on Christmas Day 1957. TONY KELLOWStriker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. LEN COMLEYVersatile forward Len Comley featured in Swansea's first post-war League match against West Brom in August 1946. Ex-England Youth midfielder Charlie Hartfield played for SwanseaCity during the 1997-98 campaign. Moving to Kidderminster in August 2003, then played for Bath City and Redditch. He made his first-team debut in Swansea's 1-0 Milk Cup second round second-leg defeat at Colchester United in October 1983 and his solitary Second Division appearance was in that month's 1-0 reverse at home to Blackburn Rovers. BRIAN CASH Republic of Ireland U-21 winger Brian Cash had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. GWYN GROVESWelsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King while at Swansea. Locally born, he served in the Welsh Regiment during the war and had a spell with Hafod Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1946. For more fromAdam Aladay, follow him onTwitter! Stat keeping for basketball teams. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1961-62 and moved to Ton Pentre in July 1965. TONY MILLINGTONWelsh international goalkeeper Tony Millington was a key figure in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Popular Players Patrick Mahomes Tom Brady Ezekiel Elliott Saquon Barkley Aaron Rodgers Drew Brees Todd Gurley Khalil Mack Ben Roethlisberger Aaron Donald Kyler Murray Allchurch helped secure qualification with a goal each in both legs of a playoff vs Israel. Scoring 102 goals in 510 League games for Swansea, he emigrated to Australia in January 1975 and became player-coach of Woollongong. He starred in their 1962-63 promotion success, then played for Watford and Newport County prior to joining Swansea in October 1968. He was ever-present in 1989-90, netting 23 goals in 175 League games before being sold to Oxford United for 275,000 in July 1990. 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 helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in December 1975 and became a favourite with his pace and sparkling control on the left wing. He played for Long Eaton and Alvechurch prior to joining Leicester City in June 1987, then had a spell with Peterborough United before moving to Motherwell for 100,000 in August 1989. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. In 2014-15 he managed the Swans to their best finish - eighth - and highest points total - 56 - in the Premier League. Initially with Aberdeen, he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 100,000 in May 1969 and moved to Newcastle United for a similar fee in December 1974. He died in November 1997. 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). He played in the 1952 FA Cup final and was a key figure in the Gunners' 1952-53 League Championship success, moving to Sunderland for 27,500 in June 1953. 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. Irish full-back Steve Leavy provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. Moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965, he won a fourth consecutive Welsh League championship medal in 1965-66 and later played for Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerleon. ARTUR KRYSIAKThe Polish-born goalkeeper was brought up in Lodz where he played his football before signing for Birmingham City in 2006. Loaned to Swansea in March 1992, he made two League appearances. Strong-tackling right-back Alan Sanders appeared in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. He helped them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2006-07, and then promotion. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. He re-joined Swansea in December 1980 and featured in consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, joining Southampton in November 1983. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in May 1974 and appeared in the 1977 League Cup final. Tall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. He was popular among Swansea City fans with his high-impact performances, notably playing a major role in the 3-0 victory over Cardiff City in October 2021. He netted 77 goals in 143 League games before joining Bristol City for 1m in July 2007, helping reach the Championship play-off final in 2007-08. Signing professional for QPR in June 1969, he starred as they won promotion in 1972-73 and finished League Championship runners-up in 1975-76. Previously with Loughor Rovers, he moved to Swansea in May 1946 and twice helped win the London Combination Cup. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and also played for Shrewsbury and Bury. He netted 16 goals in 74 League games before becoming the Swans' assistant-manager under Kenny Jackett. He featured in Saints' 1977-78 promotion success, moving to Gillingham for 30,000 in September 1978. He joined Bradford PA in September 1967 and moved to Chester in January 1969. A hard-working striker, he found it difficult to get first team games and made his only league appearance at Coventry City in 2009, and featuring in a League Cup tie at home to Scunthorpe. Experienced midfielder Karl Connolly was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. RON HOWELLSGoalkeeper Ron Howells was capped twice by Wales after leaving Swansea. He joined Barry Town in August 2002 and featured in their 2003 Welsh Cup final success, then had spells with Boston United, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds and Doncaster Rovers before moving to Torquay United in July 2004. Helping them win promotion in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in exchange for Chris Marustik in October 1985 and netted six goals in 35 League games prior to joining Newport County in August 1986. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. Moved to Kent League champions Sittingbourne in July 1958. Locally born, the younger brother of Willie Screen, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. Moving to Kidderminster in August 2003, then played for Bath City and Redditch. French striker Matthias Verschave had a loan spell at Swansea City at the end of the 2000-01 campaign. But as the team struggled on the pitch, Gylfis ability was recognised by Everton and he moved in a deal worth around 35 million in August 2017. Welsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He moved to the Vetch for 20,000 in February 1979 and briefly played in the top-flight, netting six goals in 89 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby for 25,000 in February 1982. 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. Anderson could regularly be seen tearing up defences on the right flank going on to secure England under-19 honours in the process. A catalogue of injury problems hampered his progress and he scored once in 104 League games before retiring on medical advice at 25 in January 2003. He was a safety officer with the Welsh Water Authority until his early death in October 1991. 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 loaned to Burnley and QPR during the 2005-06 campaign prior to joining Swansea on loan in March 2006. He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Cambridge United, joining Swansea in August 2003. Linking up with Micky Adams again at Brighton in August 1999, he later played for Sutton United and Northwich Victoria. STEVE THOMASTeenage full-back Steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. Making two League appearances, he briefly re-joined Merthyr in May 1985, then moved to Barry Town. He quickly impressed in the Premiership, scoring on his England debut in October 1999 and joining Chelsea for 11,000,000 in July 2001. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Notts County five months before turning professional in July 1981. Players past and present sent emotional messages wishing Pele well . His solitary goal in 12 League outings came in the 3-0 victory at home to Bury two months later and he returned to Newport for 2,500 in January 1972, featuring in their 1972-73 promotion near-miss. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. He joined Stoke City in June 1977 and helped them regain top-flight status in 1978-79, moving to Sheffield United in August 1981. Ex-England international striker Bob Latchford was Swansea City's top scorer in 1982-83. He resided in his native Newport until his death in August 2004. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. In May 2012 Jones left Neath when the club folded, signing for The New Saints. He only spent one season on Humberside before a 465,000 fee took him to the Premier League with Derby County. Republic of Ireland U-21 winger Matthew Rush had a successful loan spell at Swansea City during the 1993-94 season. After impressing north of the border, Dobbie joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer of 2009 under the guidance of Paulo Sousa. TOMMY DODDSVersatile inside-forward Tommy Dodds appeared for Swansea during the early post-war era. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he was ever-present in 1956-57 and moved to Preston for 18,000 in July 1961. A former Liverpool apprentice, he turned professional in January 1974 and made his First Division debut in their 1-1 draw at Spurs four months later. He captained the Welsh Schoolboy side against Scotland in May 1963 and developed with Cardiff Corries, Bridgend Town, Barry Town and Bridgend again before joining Swansea in July 1967. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. MIKE BASHAMEngland Youth international central defender Mike Basham featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. A former amateur with Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, he was a prolific goalscorer for Rhyl prior to joining Cardiff City for 12,500 in March 1967. 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. The following season, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of 20.5 million. Moving to Millwall in June 1962, he helped them win promotion in two consecutive seasons and joined Highlands Park in May 1966. After being released by the Premier League side he signed on loan with Wrexham before making his way to the Liberty in May 2008. WILLIE HUMPHRIESNorthern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. 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. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. He returned to Italy with Verona. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. Moved to Llanelly in May 1955. Players who are still active for the national team are players who have not retired from international football and are, subsequently, eligible to be called up. He died in Durham in December 1988. Welsh U-21 right-back Stuart Jones was a fringe member of Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion winning squad. ARTHUR MORGANTough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. 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. Welsh international centre-forward Terry Medwin gained the first three of his 30 caps while at the Vetch Field. He made his professional debut at Crystal Palace, but unable to break into the first team andwas loaned out to Den Haag and Northampton Town, before leaving the club in June 2018 to sign for Portuguese club Nacional. Welsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a Swansea City trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. Ex-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. He died in Bridgend in July 1997. His playing career was ended by a recurring back injury at the age of 28 and he became Preston's youth team manager. 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. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . GARY CHIVERSVersatile defender Gary Chivers played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. Making five League appearances for Swansea, he had his contract paid up in January 2006 and later played for Newport County. 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. His only League appearance was in the following month's 1-0 win at home to Aldershot and he returned to Haverfordwest in July 1968. He became a dead-ball specialist as his career progressed, scoring 2 in a major tournament for Wales. Starting with Crystal Palace, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1989 and netted three goals in 13 League outings. Signing professional for Coventry City in July 1986, he starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1989-90 and moved to Birmingham City in March 1993. He joined Exeter City for 8,000 in November 1974 and starred in their 1976-77 promotion success. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Lyn Davies understudied Tony Millington while at Swansea City. 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