He is the club's, John Benjamin Toshack MBE (born 22 March 1949) is a Welsh former professional football player and manager. Starring as Swansea beat West Brom in the 1986-87 FA Cup third round, he also featured in the 1987-88 promotion campaign and made 139 League appearances until a brain specialist advised him to give up football in February 1988 after he suffered recurring dizzy spells. SHAUN BYRNERepublic of Ireland U-21 left-back Shaun Byrne had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. Initially with Eastbourne United, he joined Charlton Athletic in March 1954, then was a prolific goalscorer for Newport County before moving to Swansea for 5,000 in February 1958. 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. His solitary League appearance was in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Huddersfield and he joined Merthyr Tydfil in August 1992 but had to give up football because of a medical condition, briefly resuming with Llanelli. Starting with Blackburn Rovers, he appeared in their 1991-92 promotion campaign and moved to Hartlepool United for 50,000 in February 1992. He joined Swansea in August 1960 and featured in the 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, then saved a penalty as the Swans won at Liverpool in the 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round. Billy McCandless paid 7,500 for him in January 1951 and he netted 37 goals in 67 Second Division games for Swansea before returning to Dundee for 1,500 in March 1953. At the same time, things were faring even worse for the womens game. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Southport two months before turning professional in June 1976. Centre-half Alan Hole played for Swansea during the 1953-54 campaign. 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 winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. He was loaned to Scunthorpe before joining Chesterfield in December 1977 and moved to Swansea for 50,000 in September 1979. A former Bristol City apprentice, he turned professional in June 1986 and was a member of their 1989-90 promotion squad. He netted 60 goals in 148 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur in April 1956. Initially with Crusaders, he joined Linfield in November 1941 and helped them win both the Irish League title and Irish Cup on three occasions, moving to the Vetch Field in December 1946. He had spells with Merthyr Tydfil, Pontllanfraith, Barry Town and Frickley Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in the midst of a financial crisis in January 1986. Top scorer in two consecutive seasons, including their 2001-02 promotion success, he joined Oxford United in June 2003 and has since played for Northampton, Tamworth, Newport County and Carmarthen. 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. After the Swans relegation in 2018, Ki remained In the Premier League by signing for Newcastle United before moving on to Mallorca in Spain. Having progressed to the full national side, the striker was used mainly as a substitute with the Swans and scored his only goal in the penultimate game of the 12-13 season at Wigan in a 3-2 win. The son of a Cardiff Italian restaurateur, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth two months before turning professional in April 1965. MIKE PINNEREngland Amateur goalkeeper Mike Pinner made his solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea in the 4-2 victory at home to champions Liverpool in May 1962. 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. Initially with Manchester City, he joined Everton in July 1956 and played regularly in the top-flight before moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1959. It took a 5.5m transfer to bringclassy midfielder Ki to the Liberty Stadium from Celtic in August 2012 where he became a regular in midfield and helped the club to a League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in an unfamiliar sweeper position. JACK HARROPReliable left-back Jack Harrop understudied Dai Thomas while at Swansea. His solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers two months later and he also featured in the 2-1 Welsh Cup sixth round defeat at Newport County in March 1951. He made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Blackpool seven months later but had limited chances behind Roger Freestone and moved to Bristol Rovers in March 1998. Apart from a brief spell on loan to Werder Bremen in 2016, he remained at the club until the end of the 2016-2017 season before taking up a position as a scout for the club when his playing days ended. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. 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. He helped them win the Welsh League five times and Welsh Cup twice before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 2001, then Haverfordwest. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. Former Liverpool academy player Kristoffer Peterson reunited with former Liverpool academy head coach Steve Cooper in the summer transfer window of 2019. Initially a Hull City amateur, he joined Liverpool in May 1948 and featured in consecutive promotion near-misses, moving to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving Des Palmer in March 1959. TERRY PHELANYoung left-back Terry Phelan was capped 42 times by Republic of Ireland after leaving Swansea City. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. Signing professional for Newport County in April 1986, he joined Chelsea for 95,000 in March 1987 and featured in their 1988-89 Second Division title campaign. Former Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he made his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy first round defeat at Stevenage Borough in October 2002 and retained his place for the 2-2 Third Division draw at Carlisle United four days later. COLIN WEST (1)Striker Colin West was joint top scorer as Swansea City reached the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Ivor Allchurch was Wales' star when they reached the last eight of the 1958 World Cup, but he doesn't feature here. Initially with hometown Maerdy, 'Tiger' joined Plymouth Argyle in February 1938 and had spells with Newry Town and Aberaman before serving as a PT instructor in the RAF. Passed away in May, 2014. He graduated through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1973, making his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Barnsley three months later. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. He played for Tower United in the Swansea League before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1958 and was given his League debut in place of Mal Kennedy in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Stoke City in February 1959. In a bid to gain more experience, he was sent out on loan to Crewe, Southend, Mansfield and Peterborough. He deputised for Keith Walker alongside Christian Edwards in the heart of Swansea's defence and impressed with his aerial strength. JON FORDVersatile defender Jon Ford featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Lukasz Fabianski arrived in Swansea in the Summer of 2014 just after winning the FA Cup with North London side Arsenal. Locally born, he was a consistent goalscorer in Swansea's reserve team and made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Chester five months before turning professional in September 1968. After five years in Portugal with Academica, then Naval, he reunited with Mark McGhee at Reading in September 1993 where injury ended his career. The right back spent four months with the Swans during the 2021-22 campaign on loan from parent club Manchester United. NIGEL STEVENSONWelsh international central defender Nigel Stevenson is the only player who appeared for Swansea City throughout the rise from the Fourth Division to First and back again. He overcame a knee injury to score four goals in 11 Fourth Division games prior to joining Newport County in September 1969, then played for Barry and Bridgend again before emigrating to Australia. Signing professional for Norwich City in January 1997, he secured a regular first-team slot the following season and was often used as a substitute before being sold to Luton Town for 60,000 in July 2001. He joined Swansea in July 1976 and scored nine goals in 34 League games until injury ended his career in May 1978. JAN BEKKERStriker Jan Bekker featured in Swansea City's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. A former Manchester City trainee, he signed professional in May 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and made his League debut while on loan to Peterborough United in May 2003. Following a spell with Minnesota Kicks, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1985 and scored once in 61 League games for Swansea prior to joining Peterborough United in August 1986. most capped Welsh internationals of all time. He died in January 2003. BARRY WELLINGSStriker Barry Wellings briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. 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. He was a prolific goalscorer for New York Metro Stars, Miami Fusion and New England Revolution, then had a spell with San Jose Earthquakes prior to joining Swansea in October 2000. He contested a first-team slot with Tony Millington and Dai Davies, playing 11 Third Division games before moving to Torquay United in June 1972. Initially at Watford with his twin brother David, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1988 and scored once in five League outings. 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 made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. 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. He later played for Milford United, then worked for 3M's in Gorseinon and died locally in October 2001. Seville-born Pouzelo began at his local club side Real Betis, progressing from the B team to the first eleven in October 2011 with a debut against Levante. WENDELL MORGANOutside-left Wendell Morgan contested a first-team slot with Norman Lawson while at Swansea. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at Wolves a month before turning professional in October 1985. PAUL RAYNORVersatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. The Swans never took up the option to sign him on a permanent deal and he moved to Hungary with Ferencvaros, before moving to the MLS in the United States with FC Dallas and then Cincinnati where he currently plays. In August 2013, Ki moved on loan to Sunderland where he helped them avoid relegation, while also playing a key role in midfield for South Koreaat the World Asian cups. He guested for several clubs during the war, scoring once in 49 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Newport County in May 1947. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. After leaving the Liberty after 13 appearances (five as sub), Warren moved on to Dundee United and Sheffield Wednesday on loan, before finishing his professional career with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. Ever-present in 1947-48, he appeared in the 1949 Welsh Cup final and scored once in 229 League games before joining Derby County in October 1952. After impressing in the Finnish League he earned his first move to England in 2001, signing for Division One side Stockport. He moved to Emley in March 1997 and starred in their 1997-98 FA Cup run, joining Ayr United for 30,000 in March 1998. 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. Young winger Michael Keegan featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Later with Ipswich Town, he settled back in Newport and died in January 2003. He played for Wotton Rovers, Fairford Town, Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town before moving to the Vetch Field for 25,000 in November 1995. He was a part of the Dutch squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. DAVE GWYTHERWelsh U-23 striker Dave Gwyther was Swansea's leading marksman in four successive seasons. Moving to Haverfordwest in December 1989, the Welsh Semi-Pro international later played for Aberwystwyth, Haverfordwest again and Barry Town. Moores time at the Hawthorns was disappointing and he spent time on loan at Derby County before arriving at the Liberty in January 2011. Loaned to Swansea in November 1988, he netted three goals in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. 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. Barring an absolute miracle, no player will ever come close to matching Ryan Giggs' bulging trophy cabinet from his two decades at Manchester United. JAMIE BARNWELL-EDINBOROYoung striker Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1995-96 campaign. He joined Swansea in October 1987 and scored once in 25 League outings before moving to Abergavenny in February 1989. Teenage full-back Steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City. Starting with Harrogate, he joined Halifax Town in August 1988 and moved to the Vetch Field for 40,000 in July 1990. Joining Swansea in August 2004, he featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final triumph and was ever-present as Kenny Jackett's side reached the League One play-off final last season. COLIN IRWINCentral defender Colin Irwin was captain as SwanseaCity finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. By the end of his only season at the club, he would make 37 appearances in all competitions, before returning to Spain in the close season with Rayo Vallecano. Scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Hull City in May 2003 that saw the Swans escape relegation to the Conference, he netted 16 goals in 57 League outings until a recurring knee injury ended his playing career in July 2005. Smith was the first new face through the door when he arrived in SA1 during the summer of 2020. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. MALCOLM GILLIGANWelsh Youth outside-right Malcolm Gilligan briefly played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. Sold to Stockport County for 150,000 in February 2001, he joined Chesterfield in December 2001 and was leading scorer in 2003-04. He played for Oxford United and Derby before sold to Liverpool for 2,900,000 in July 1991, featuring in their 1992 FA Cup final triumph. STEVE EVANSWelsh U-21 left-back Steve Evans had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2001-02 campaign. PAUL ATKINSONWinger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. JACK PARRYWelsh international goalkeeper Jack Parry featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Sold to Newport County for 1,500 in July 1950, he then joined Milford United and was captain and leading marksman in 1953-54. In 2009 he took the opportunity to join Swansea where he joined fellow countryman Dorus de Vries and Ferrie Bodde. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 victory at home to Sunderland four months later. Moving to Bath City in July 1999, he later played for Clevedon Town. LEIGHTON HARVEYTeenage midfielder Leighton Harvey helped SwanseaCity reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76. Who is the best Welsh soccer player of all time? Moving via Rotherham to Newport County in December 1979, he helped them win promotion and the Welsh Cup that season, then reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1980-81. Signing professional for Doncaster Rovers in March 1954, he scored on his League debut the following month. ALAN WADDLETall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. RM 2H6T345 - Cardiff, UK. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to play for Hereford at Nuneaton in January 1969. He made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Scunthorpe United in August 1959, featuring in their 1961-62 promotion near-miss. He scored once in 14 League games for Swansea before joining Carlisle United for 25,000 in September 1991. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he made his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy first round defeat at Stevenage Borough in October 2002 and retained his place for the 2-2 Third Division draw at Carlisle United four days later. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and was player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football. JASON PRICEWelsh U-21 winger Jason Price starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Signing professional for Portsmouth in February 1982, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1986 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88. He joined Swansea for 50,000 in October 1997 and had a spell as player-manager, netting 13 goals in 198 League games before leaving in September 2002. However, ill-discipline often cost him gametime on the pitch. Scoring three goals in 21 League outings, he later played for Rochdale, Airdrie, Macclesfield and Curzon Ashton. He played for Oxford United and Derby before sold to Liverpool for 2,900,000 in July 1991, featuring in their 1992 FA Cup final triumph. 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. Given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963, he also appeared in the Swans' next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. After two seasons at Portman Road he began a period of club hopping, featuring for QPR, Derby and the Swans on short-term deals. He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and became a goalkeeping coach. Signing professional for Cardiff City in January 1963, he featured in successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was a semi-finalist in the League Cup in 1965-66 and ECWC in 1967-68. ROGER MULLENWelsh Youth full-back Roger Mullen understudied Wyndham Evans while at SwanseaCity. ROBERTO MARTINEZSpanish midfielder Roberto Martinez was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to struggling Swansea on transfer deadline day in March 1991. Making 21 League appearances until losing his place to Dave Stewart, he joined Blackpool in May 1981, then played for Oxford City, Scarborough and Bangor City. 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. 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. Briefly resurrecting his career under Ted Ditchburn at Romford in August 1959, he later resided in Huntingdon until his death in June 2003. Fast striker Tommy Mutton briefly featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. They are governed by the Football Association of Wales and compete as a member of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), which predominantly encompasses the countries of Europe. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Reading three months later and helped win the West Wales Senior Cup in two consecutive seasons. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. Terry Yorath paid 200,000 for him in August 1990 and netted six goals in 39 League outings for Swansea before being sold to Bristol City for a similar fee in September 1991, re-joining Swansea on loan in November 1992. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his first-team debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 4-1 FA Cup second round defeat at Macclesfield in December 2001. His only other Third Division (South) appearance for Swansea was in the next match at Reading and he had a spell with Lovell's Athletic prior to joining Llanelly in April 1950. Initially with West Brom, he contested a first-team slot with Ray Potter and joined Crystal Palace for 15,000 in October 1964. 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. He went on to play 87 times for his home-town club before going on loan to West Brom in 2008 and finally signing in a permanent 3.5m deal shortly after. PHIL HENSONTeenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. He was awarded the MBE shortly after scoring in Liverpool's 1977 European Cup final triumph and had a spell with Los Angeles Aztecs before reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in August 1978. Overcoming a serious knee injury, he joined Brentford in March 2002 and featured in their 2002-03 FA Cup run. He made his Premier League debut away in a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace a week later. Scoring for both sides in the 1981 FA Cup final, he reunited with John Bond at Burnley in August 1983, then Swansea in July 1985. DIMITRIOS KONSTANTOPOULOSAfter starting out in Greek football and gaining Under-21 honours, he made his way to England in 2003 to play for Hartlepool United. Later playing for Bridgend Town, Haverfordwest County, Llanelli and Ammanford. He became their player-boss, then worked in the licensed trade and was a sub-postmaster in Swansea. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. He turned professional in July 2004 and joined Swansea on loan at the same time as his team-mate Kevin McLeod was signed for 60,000 in February 2005. His first Premier League goal came with a late winner against Arsenal and the introduction of his panther goal celebration. Initially with Leicester United, he joined West Brom for 25,000 in August 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. He also featured in a Welsh Cup tie at Newport County the following season and helped to win the West Wales Senior Cup shortly before joining Llanelly in June 1954. IOAN REESForward Ioan Rees was top scorer as Swansea reserves won the Welsh League title in four successive seasons. He represented the League of Ireland and was capped twice with Drumcondra before joining the strong Irish contingent at the Vetch Field in November 1948. However, h, e played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. Signing professional for Doncaster Rovers in March 1954, he scored on his League debut the following month. There are also current Welsh football stars such asGareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Chris Gunter, who are making an impact across the globe. STEVE KEANFormer Scotland Schoolboy midfielder Steve Kean had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 season. Helping them win promotion three times, he also played for Newport County and Llanelli. JOHN SALAKOEngland international winger John Salako had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. 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