Helping them clinch promotion that season, he had a spell with Rochdale before reuniting with Brian Flynn at Swansea in January 2002. A cousin of Chris Waddle, he impressed with Halifax Town before joining Liverpool in June 1973. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. Was back with Molby at Hull and Kidderminster again before spells at Forest Green Rovers and Llanelli. After just two seasons at the club, Jonjo made a dream move to Premier League giants Liverpool. He played his first game in the Israel Premier League in August 2005 with Nazareth Ilit, making 27 appearances overall and scoring four goals. The former Benfica, Deportivo La Coruna and Rennes forwardstayed in English football with a loan move to Nottingham Forest a year later, before having a successful time with Norwich City and Reading (loan). He worked in the media and corporate hospitality until his death in November 2004. Scoring eight times in 54 Second Division games before losing his place to Barrie Jones, he moved to Newport County in June 1964, then had a spell at Barry Town and was later Cwmbran Town's player-manager. Initially with Stirling Albion, he joined St Mirren for 50,000 in July 1987 and moved to the Vetch Field in a 300,000 triple transfer with Paul Chalmers and John Hughes in November 1989. He made his league debutas a late substitute at Old Trafford before scoring his first goal in a League Cup tie against Rotherham United. A fee of around 1.5 million secured his signature in time for Swanseas opening game of the season at Manchester City. He was also named in the team of the tournament. Helped Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. A former Blackburn Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1996 and made his League debut while on loan at West Brom in September 1997. Centre-forward Ron Turnbull topped Swansea's goalscoring charts in two consecutive seasons. Moving to Northampton Town in July 2003, he helped them twice qualify for the play-offs and was loaned to Rochdale prior to joining Barnsley in August 2005. Initially with Treharris, he moved via Wolves to Swindon Town in May 1937 and joined Swansea for a then record 11,000 in March 1948. Young midfielder Alan Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds while at the Vetch Field. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Luton Town three months later, he played in half of the Second Division matches that season but had few opportunities thereafter and made 27 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in June 1954. Signing professional for Aston Villa in September 1987, he moved via Arsenal to Sheffield United in August 1991 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1992-93. Helping them win the First Division title in 1993 . He netted 12 goals in 257 League games overall before joining Pembroke in March 1972, then Merthyr, becoming a businessman in Swansea. Subsequently with QPR, he settled near Port Talbot and died in August 1999. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. Moving to Barry Town in August 1959, he retired in May 1964 and resided in Barry until his tragic death in a gas explosion at his home in October 2000. Top scorer in 1985-86, he repeated the feat with Grimsby in 1986-87, then played for Cardiff City and Cheltenham. He became Rhyl's player-manager, then had a spell with Poole. After five years in Portugal with Academica, then Naval, he reunited with Mark McGhee at Reading in September 1993 where injury ended his career. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Swansea in January 1991, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before a knee injury ended his career in May 1991. Welsh international midfielder Robbie James was capped 19 times while at Swansea City. SYD HOWARTHVersatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. A consistent goalscorer in the reserves, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1985-86, he reunited with Dave Booth at Darlington in July 1988. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1997, then returned for a second loan spell in August 1997 and made 18 League appearances overall. In March 1998 he played for Wales U-18 in the Paolo Valenta Tournament in Italy. He captained Swansea during war-time football and appeared in the club's first post-war League match at home to West Brom in August 1946. He turned pro in July 1993 and helped take Middlesbrough to an FA Cup third round replay in 1994-95, playing 23 League games for Swansea prior to joining Merthyr in August 1996. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. LEIGHTON PHILLIPSWelsh international central defender Leighton Phillips was an experienced figure as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He helped Latics win the Third Division title in 1996-97, then qualify for the Second Division play-offs three times. ROBBIE DENNISONFormer Northern Ireland international winger Robbie Dennison had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1964, he moved to Liverpool for 65,000 in March 1967 and amassed a vast collection of honours. Originally signed as a cover for left-back Neil Taylor, he was used mainly as a substitute, winning a League Cup medal and earning his first full international cap against Indonesia. GARY COBBAttacking midfielder Gary Cobb had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. ANTONIO CORBISIEROYoung midfielder Antonio Corbisiero briefly played for Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. RICHIE APPLEBYEx-England Youth winger Richie Appleby featured in Swansea's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in June 1998, making a significant contribution as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs and beat West Ham in the FA Cup third round in 1998-99. Locally born, he played for Sketty Church before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1948. The younger brother of Marc Coates, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1993 and appeared for the Swans in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. The man they chose was Dutchman Michel Vorm, a product of Utrechts youth system. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. PAUL HARRISCentral defender Paul Harris was a member of Harry Griffiths' squad at SwanseaCity. CHRIS TODDYoung defender Chris Todd featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. Sold to Scunthorpe United for 40,000 in December 1995, he moved via Hull City to Chesterfield for 50,000 in November 1999. PETER JONESEx-England Youth right-back Peter Jones was an influential figure as SwanseaCity reached the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. He returned to Swansea as manager in February 2007, before taking over at Wigan and Everton. Initially with Wrexham, he helped them win the Welsh Cup in 1995 and was sold to Stockport County for 95,000 in February 1996. ARTHUR MORGANTough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. Ex-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. 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. DAI JAMESEx-Welsh Schoolboy centre-forward Dai James helped Swansea win the 1947 London Combination Cup final. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. Ex-England Youth midfielder Charlie Hartfield played for SwanseaCity during the 1997-98 campaign. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. Making two League appearances for Swansea, he also featured in both FA Cup-ties against Bognor Regis. Later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Afan Lido, Ragged School and Port Tennant Colts. Joining Cardiff City in August 2000, he featured in their 2000-01 promotion success, since playing for Merthyr Tydfil, Newport County and hometown Carmarthen, also gaining Welsh Semi-Pro recognition. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. He had spells with Brentford and Cambridge before reuniting with John Still at Bristol Rovers in July 2002. MATT MURPHYExperienced midfielder Matt Murphy played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Returning to Swansea on loan in August 2005, he made two League appearances and joined Forest Green Rovers in August 2006. After helping the Tykes secure promotion to the Championship, he joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year-deal. Initially with Racing Club Paris and CA Paris, 'Mama' joined Swansea in July 2001 and scored on his League debut in the following month's 3-1 victory at Macclesfield Town. Netting 12 goals in 31 League outings, he moved to Millwall in August 2001, then played for Deportivo Italchacao, Sassari Torres and Long Island Rough Riders again. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Scoring five times in 45 League outings, he lost his place after a hernia problem and joined Boston United initially on loan in March 2005. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. During his first game as a permanent Swan, he helped the squad to a first ever away league win at Anfield. He helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Hull in August 1950, also replacing the injured Cyril Beech as Swansea lost 6-0 at Sheffield United in their next match. Scoring once in 76 League outings for Swansea, he had spells with Cork Hibernians and Soudifiord before joining Crewe in October 1981. 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. In January 2018, Wales international Kingjoined the Swans on loan until the end of the season. He also helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, moving to Cheltenham Town in October 2002. Much-travelled centre-forward Pat Terry was a Ronnie Burgess signing for Swansea. He is currently on loan at CD Leganes in the Spanish top division. Attacking left-wing back JohnHills had two loan spells at Swansea City. JOSH McEACHRANThe highly-rated youngster joined the Swans on loan from Chelsea halfway through the clubs maiden Premier League campaign in 2011-12. After extending his stay in SA1 for a further two seasons, Bauza departed the Swans in May 2010 after 68 appearances (35 as sub) and 16 goals, going on to feature for Hereford, Northampton, Exeter City and Port Talbot in the League of Wales. He was twice a Welsh Cup winner and ever-present in 1989-90, scoring twice in 160 League games prior to joining Crystal Palace for 275,000 in July 1991. The Neath-born forward was a Welsh Semi-Pro international, who had loan spells with CF Balaguer, Ostersunds and Newport County during his time with the Swans after signing in July 2005. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. Welsh U-21 midfielder Layton Maxwell appeared for Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 2003-04 season. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. Awarded the MBE, he later worked as a storeman and died in Swansea in May 1997. Later with King's Lynn, Ford Sports and Slough Town, he reunited with Mike Ford at Brackley Town in June 2005. 15 Ampadu. He made his Welsh U-21 debut against Armenia in August 2001 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot with Swansea and had loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Llanelli to gain match practice. Central defender Lee Fieldwick had a loan spell at Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 2003-04 campaign. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional at Upton Park in July 1999 and made his Premiership debut in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle United six months later. He became Swansea's player-boss in February 1978, netting 25 goals in 63 League games and plotting three Welsh Cup final triumphs. Striker Geoff Bray was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1975-76. His solitary Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on Christmas Day 1952. Vote up the best soccer players from Wales, and help decide who . Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. From there he returned to Espanyol on a four-year contract before loan spell at. Moving to Caerau Athletic in September 1956, he was forced to retire through illness. NICOLAS MAZZINAArgentina U-21 midfielder Nicolas Mazzina briefly played for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Also featuring in the 1980-81 promotion campaign, he joined NewportCounty for 80,000 in December 1980, then Mansfield, Hartlepool and Peterborough. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. CRAIG BEATTIEBeattie was a former Rangers schoolboy who made his name with arch-rivals Celtic. Harry Gregg gave him his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Mansfield in January 1974 and he helped win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1975, making ten Fourth Division appearances before joining Afan Lido in July 1975. Moving to Carmarthen soon afterwards, he gained Welsh Semi-Pro recognition and played in the 1999 Welsh Cup final. Left Swansea in 2008 after three appearances to join Ross County, Grimsby and Maidstone. Netting seven goals in 160 League outings prior to joining Bradford City for 210,000 in July 1995, he moved to Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1996, then Barnet for 25,000 in February 1997. Scoring 15 goals in 257 League games for the Swans, he was loaned to Cardiff City and Reading before re-joining Cardiff in August 1987. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional for Swansea in July 1998, making his solitary League appearance as a substitute for Aidan Newhouse in the Swans' 1-1 draw at home to Carlisle United seven months later. Given his League debut in the following month's 1-0 win at Bradford City, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and had a loan spell at Carlisle United, making 14 League appearances for Swansea prior to joining Altrincham in August 1992. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. He netted seven goals in 17 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Joining Hereford United in August 1973, he had a loan spell with Doncaster, then played for Retford. 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. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. Tall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He had a month at Cambridge United prior to joining Grays Athletic in November 2004, helping win the Conference South title and FA Trophy in 2004-05. Starting with Cardiff City, he moved to Wrexham for 30,000 in December 1978 and joined Swansea for 70,000 in November 1979. Signing professional for Walsall in May 1964, he made over 250 appearances for the Saddlers and scored at Everton in the 1971-72 FA Cup fourth round. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. He impressed with Buckleys in his native Llanelli before joining Swansea in December 1956 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Huddersfield four months later. Welsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. During this period in his career he played for the Dutch Under-21 side before eventually singing for Den Haag. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. Signing professional for Millwall in January 1970, he joined York City in July 1971 and moved to Swansea for 8,000 in August 1973. After manager Michael Laudrup left the Liberty Stadium midway through the 2013-2014 season, Hernandez re-joined him at Al-Arabi the following season. Fine form over a five-year spell at Chievoprompted an 8m move to the Swans and the Premier League for ex-AC Milan striker Paloschi in January 2016. If you would like to see a game featured or are involved in a sport we haven't covered yet, please get in touch at hello@thesporting.blog or post to our Facebook page. 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