A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his solitary League appearance for Swansea as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town two months before turning professional in July 1998. Switches to Le Mans and Osasuna followed before, in January 2013, he signed an initial loan deal at the Liberty Stadium with a view to a permanent move. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. Moving to Hull City in November 1995, he joined Swansea on loan in December 1997 and made his solitary League appearance in that month's 3-0 defeat at Rochdale. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. He moved to the Vetch Field in October 1945 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Fulham in November 1946. Tiendalli signed on at the Liberty Stadium in September 2012 until the end of the season. He moved to Rangers for 180,000 in May 1986 and starred in their 1986-87 Scottish League title triumph. Ramsey had 5 goal involvements (1 goal, 4 assists) at Euro 2016, with the joint-highest number of assists at the tournament. He joined rivals Manchester City five months later, then played for Royal Antwerp and Seiko prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in December 1986. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. TERRY YORATH Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. CHRIS BURNSMidfielder Chris Burns had two spells with Swansea City. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1973. 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. Briefly resurrecting his career under Ted Ditchburn at Romford in August 1959, he later resided in Huntingdon until his death in June 2003. He scored once in 19 Second Division games for the Swans prior to joining Torquay United in July 1960, then reunited with Arthur Willis at Haverfordwest in August 1961 and later played for Llanelly. He flourished in his two seasons at the club, scoring a number of goals and earning a place in the Trinidad and Tobago squad for the 2006 World Cup. Later with Haverfordwest, he became a master builder, then worked at a fruit and vegetable market in Cardiff. 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. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons, 'Jimmy' scored once in 89 League outings before returning to Yugoslavia in May 1983. He played for Neath Boys and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field, making his League debut as substitute in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Darlington four months before turning professional in August 1976. MICKY LENIHANStriker Micky Lenihan featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. Initially with Cardiff City, he moved to Liverpool in November 1970 and helped win the League Championship three times, UEFA Cup twice and FA Cup in 1974. He impressed with Llanelli prior to joining Arsenal for 5,000 in November 1957 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and moved to Swansea as part of the Mel Charles deal in March 1959. Playing as a striker in a two-man partnership with various teammates, Bale scored 3 goals in 6 games including one vs England as his performances propelled Wales out of the group stage and as far as the semi-finals of the tournament, an unforgettable moment for his nation. NICOLAS MAZZINAArgentina U-21 midfielder Nicolas Mazzina briefly played for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Given his League debut as a substitute in that month's 1-0 defeat at Exeter City, he also came off the bench in the next two matches, both lost, at home to Leyton Orient and Bristol Rovers. 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. He netted 12 goals in 257 League games overall before joining Pembroke in March 1972, then Merthyr, becoming a businessman in Swansea. Scoring five goals in 134 League games while at the Vetch Field, he joined Brighton in July 1965, then reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in January 1966. Moving to Swindon Town in September 1965, he returned to Swansea for 4,000 in June 1968 and helped win promotion in 1969-70. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 victory at Bury two months later and deputised for Tom Kiley in the heart of defence, making 21 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Kettering Town with his brother Colin in July 1954. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. 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 Aston Villa in September 1992, he scored twice in their 1994 League Cup final success, then played for Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford City. He returned from National Service to turn professional in October 1954 and made his League debut in the Swans' 2-0 victory at home to Leeds United three months later. Helping the Gunners win the Football Combination title in 1983-84, he spent the 1984-85 campaign on loan to Leyton Orient. A further injury in September 1986 ended his playing career and he remained in the Exeter area for several years. PAUL ANDERSON Anderson was a speedy winger who was part of the Swans squad that lifted the League One title in 2007-08. After a spell with Wycombe Wanderers, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1999 and had spells as player-boss of Exeter City and Newport County. JASON PRICEWelsh U-21 winger Jason Price starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He also played for Haverfordwest. Over the two years at the club, he secured ten clean sheets before returning to the Netherlands to former club SC Heerenveen. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. Finding his opportunities limited, he found himself loaned out to Swansea as cover for the injured Tom Williams. He made a further five first team appearances during that campaign. Later with Chelmsford and Folkestone, he spent 18 years as a sports teacher at Holloway Boys Comprehensive School and died in October 1990. Welsh international midfielder John Cornforth skippered Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. But it was then Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers who persuaded the player to move permanently to SA1 in August 2010 and what a season it turned out to be for both parties. Jordan had started his career at Marseille before a loan move to Sochaux and a permanent switch to Lorient prior to his 2015 transfer to Villa. Locally born, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Torquay in April 1987 and turned professional in July 1989. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzw and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. 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 subsequently played for York City, Chelmsford City and Thurrock. CHRIS HARRISONExperienced defender Chris Harrison was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Tall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 7-0 defeat at Workington four months before turning professional in February 1966. He was also loaned to Blackpool, Sheffield United and Bristol Rovers but failed to secure a regular first-team slot at Ewood Park and joined Swansea in July 2002. Venezuela international striker Giovanni Savarese was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2000-01. Loaned to Swansea in March 1992, he made two League appearances. Some of the best Welshsoccerplayers include national legends like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush,Ashley Williams,Ivor Allchurch,and Craig Bellamy. PAT LALLYExperienced midfielder Pat Lally helped Swansea City win promotion in 1977-78. Later played for Baltimore Blast, Newport County and Southport. Injury ended his career soon after. He was a promotion winner again with Charlton in 1999-2000 and Reading in 2001-02, then played for Brentford. Scoring 11 goals in 61 League outings for Swansea, he was badly injured in a car crash in April 1978 and forced to retire from the professional game. His solitary League appearance for Swansea was as substitute in the 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City in March 1969. Leeds United [Youth B] Tweets by @LUFC. Dudley-born Dhanda joined Swansea on a free transfer in May 2018 signing a four year deal. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for 50,000 in July 2000. Buy official replica jerseys of the Welsh national team. He joined Gillingham for 50,000 in October 1995 and featured in their 1995-96 promotion success, then was loaned to Yeovil before joining Swansea in August 1997. Initially with Belfast Celtic, he joined Glenavon in January 1949 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1950, shortly after Welsh international Roy Paul was sold to Manchester City. After spells at Ammanford and Pembroke Borough, he re-joined Llanelli in July 1980 and also assisted Wyndham Evans at Carmarthen. He made just three appearances for the Swans, and spent most of his time on the bench. Rush is also Liverpools top scorer of all time with 346 goals. While at Wrexham he won three Welsh Premier Cup medals and lifted the Johnstones Paint Trophy in 2005, before moving to the Liberty in August 2006. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and a member of the West Wales Senior Cup winning squad shortly before signing professional in July 1991. In September 2007 Andrea found himself as a free agent and arrived at the Liberty Stadium to join manager Roberto Martinezs Spanish revolution as one of the Three Amigos. He missed just one match in 1954-55, scoring 14 times in 296 Second Division games for the Swans before moving to Newport County in July 1961. 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. Later with Norwegian side Lyn, Bournemouth, Stamco and Worthing. 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. 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. Right-back Chris Honor had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. Later with Morriston Town, Pontardawe, Milford United and Ammanford Town. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. From there he went on to play for Granada, Rubin Kazan and Fuenlabrada. The Paris St Germain academy productmade his debut at West Ham as a substitute, but was not offered a contract at the end of the campaign after just three substitute appearances. Versatile left-back Mark Clode was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and was player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to a cup match at Nuneaton in January 1969. His son of the same name also played for Newport. Loaned to Swansea in October 1995, he made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Later with Hearts and Bath City. Scoring nine goals in 270 League games, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil as player-manager in January 2000 and became a police officer in Scotland. We now have a new contact point which actually works. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. RYAN CASEYRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Ryan Casey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. 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). DAVID KNIGHTBorn in the North East, Knight joined Middlesbrough in 2005 and after failing to make a first-team appearance was loaned out to Darlington and Oldham before signing for the Swans on a free transfer in August 2007. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. He resided in his native Newport until his death in August 2004. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. Initially with Leeds United, he scored on his First Division debut and was swapped for Brighton's Andy Ritchie in March 1983. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. 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. Rejected by Port Vale, he signed professional for Arsenal in November 1968 and starred as they won the Fairs Cup in 1970 and the 'double' in 1970-71. SAM BRIDDONWing-half Sam Briddon played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. 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. A former Doncaster apprentice, he had spells with Rotorua Suburbs, Worksop, Boston and Doncaster again before moving to Chesterfield in October 1993. Locally born, he turned professional with Coventry City in December 1976 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to Swansea in July 1978. PAUL RAYNORVersatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. 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