His time at the Swans was cut short due to sustaining a knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in April 1984, he was loaned to Bristol Rovers and joined Huddersfield Town for 30,000 in August 1985. He helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1997-98 and joined Rushden & Diamonds for 65,000 in October 1998, then played for Carlisle United, Forest Green Rovers, Ilkeston Town and Bedford Town. Initially with Manchester United, he gained a European Cup winner's medal in 1968 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1973. Such was his success in his opening season at the club, he was one of five Swans players who would make the prestigious PFA Team of the Year. Duffy signed on loan for the Swans from Hull in February 2007 season, scoring five goals in five starts. Fast striker John Williams had three spells at Swansea City. A full Welsh international, he then joined Millwall in the Championship. He was leading marksman three times in the top-flight, moving to Sunderland for 29,500 in October 1950, then playing for Cardiff City, PSV Eindhoven, Newport County and Romford. Moving to Plymouth Argyle in August 1983, he starred as they were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1983-84, then returned from a spell at Rotherham in March 1986. He revived his career with Garden Village before re-joining Winch Wen. After spells at Hereford, Walsall and Exeter, he helped Cardiff win promotion in 1998-99, then played for York City and Darlington. He died in November 1997. 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. Sold to Birmingham City for 150,000 in October 1972, the Welsh international joined Wrexham in August 1976 and starred in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. His solitary goal in 18 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-0 victory at Derby in March 1963 and he joined Yeovil Town in May 1963, becoming their player-boss. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. Former Republic of Ireland Youth striker Kevin Nugent was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. After two seasons at the club, Jazz was released to join up with his hometown academy at the Liberty Stadium. He netted 66 goals in 233 League games for the Swans before joining Arsenal for 42,750 plus Dave Dodson and Peter Davies in March 1959. Ever-present in 1976-77, he netted eight goals in 90 League outings while at the Vetch Field. After working in the media, he became Kidderminster Harriers' boss in May 1999 and plotted their 1999-2000 Conference title triumph. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. 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. Ex-Welsh Amateur international outside-right Frank Donovan played for Swansea during the 1950-51 season. But having gained a place in the Premier League, Pratley left the club to join Bolton after 181 appearances (26 as sub) and 29 goals. Former Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Mark Kendall featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. CHRIS HARRISONExperienced defender Chris Harrison was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. 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. 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 played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, netting 11 goals in 142 League games before reuniting with Billy Lucas at Newport County in June 1972. He followed Billy McCandless to the Vetch Field for 6,000 in June 1948 and netted 35 goals in 62 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Barry Town in August 1951. PAUL FURYWelsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. 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. Starting with Harrogate, he joined Halifax Town in August 1988 and moved to the Vetch Field for 40,000 in July 1990. He netted six goals in 30 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Leicester City for 10,000 in June 1947, moving to West Brom in exchange for Peter McKennan in March 1948. His first season at the club was a success, with the team reaching the Championship play-off final where they beat Reading 4-2 to clinch a place in the Premier League. 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. Most notably, Saunders chipped in with 12 goals in the. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. 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. Collins would later return to the capital and would feature more regularly for the Hammers, eventually ending his top flight career with 279 appearances. Later with Barry Town, Inter Cabletel, Briton Ferry, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest and still lives in Swansea. Featuring in their 1980-81 promotion campaign, he later played for Boston and Burton Albion before working for the PFA. 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. It's a blockbuster like no other - Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club currently playing in England . He helped Le Mans reach the French Cup semi-finals shortly before moving to Millwall in July 2000 and was a non-playing substitute for the Lions in the 2004 FA Cup final. 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. 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. The charismatic Welsh footballer player, Gareth Frank Bale played for Southampton football club and Tottenham Hotspur extensively before joining Real Madrid in 2013 for a fees that exceeded Christiano Ronaldos earlier record fee. A full Dutch international who went totwo World Cups and Euro 2012, such was Vorms form throughout the season that he won all the major Player of the Year awards at the end of the campaign. 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. Centre-forward Mal Morris scored twice in Swansea's 1957 West Wales Senior Cup final success. He moved to Burnley in July 1988, then Northwich Victoria, Belgian side Binchoise, Altrincham, Frickley and Farsley Celtic. During his time at the Swans he became the first player to represent England while at the club when he played against San Marino. A sensational time at the club saw Gylfi excel on the pitch, creating and scoring some memorable goals for the team. Returning to Swansea in June 2005, he became the first Swansea player to score at Liberty Stadium in a pre-season friendly against Fulham. He returned to play for Utrecht. After impressing in the Finnish League he earned his first move to England in 2001, signing for Division One side Stockport. He moved to Woking in August 2004 and played for them in the 2006 FA Trophy final. Joining Motherwell in July 2001, he moved via Walsall to Swansea in January 2003 and netted four goals in 122 League games prior to joining Chester City in August 2006. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. Signing professional for Bristol Rovers in July 1992, he appeared in the 1994-95 Second Division play-off final and joined Torquay United in July 1997. A former Wolves junior, he joined Aston Villa in September 1969 and moved to Crewe Alexandra initially on loan in March 1972. He remained in the top-flight after joining Watford in September 1987, then helped Brighton clinch promotion that season. After impressing in the Finnish League he earned his first move to England in 2001, signing for Division One side Stockport. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. 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. 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. Moving to Torquay United in November 1986, he appeared against Swansea in the 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final, then starred in Rochdale's 1989-90 FA Cup run before playing for Exeter City, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport AFC and Cinderford Town. Making three League appearances, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and starred in their 1961 Southern League Cup final success and 1963-64 Southern League title triumph before injury ended his career. A former amateur at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in August 1950 and was given his League debut in place of Terry Elwell in that month's 2-1 defeat at Hull City. With his nation participating in their first-ever Euros, Bale played a starring role on the big occasion. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. Initially with Limerick, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 1947 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient three months later. Later starring as New York Cosmos won the NASL three times, he became Lazio's president. Scoring once in 18 League games for Swansea until breaking his ankle at Swindon in April 1979, he became Swansea's assistant manager. Versatile inside-forward Tommy Dodds appeared for Swansea during the early post-war era. He played eight Third Division games prior to joining Rochdale initially on loan in January 1998 and starred as they narrowly failed to qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2000-01. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. Later re-joining Pembroke Borough, he worked for Hancock Ship Builders in Pembroke Dock until retirement and died in Neyland in June 2001. He turned professional in July 2003 and regularly featured as substitute during the 2003-04 campaign, making his Wales U-21 debut in Azerbaijan in September 2004. 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. Later with Chelmsford and Folkestone, he spent 18 years as a sports teacher at Holloway Boys Comprehensive School and died in October 1990. A prolific goalscorer in their reserve team, he played in the League Cup and Champions League but failed to secure a Premiership slot. Young striker Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1995-96 campaign. Commanding centre-half Reg Weston skippered Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. KWAME AMPADURepublic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Kwame Ampadu featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, netting 17 goals in 144 League games prior to joining Brentford in August 2001. Also featuring the FAW Cup final triumph over Wrexham, he made four consecutive League One appearances as Kenny Jackett's side qualified for the play-offs. Had the ability in midfield to spray the ball all over the pitch at will and score spectacular goals. Hungarian outside-left Johnny Haasz appeared for Swansea during the 1960-61 campaign. Please ensure your email address is valid and your in-box is not full! 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. The magnificent Gareth Frank Bale MBE is a Welsh professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Wales national team. 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. Joining Cardiff City for 25,000 in March 1967, he helped them win the Welsh Cup three times and reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68, then played for Yeovil, Worcester and Merthyr. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. 6' 2 . 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