Moving to Doncaster Rovers in July 1974, he had a spell with Portland Timbers before joining Swansea in September 1976. 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. JOHN WILLIAMSFast striker John Williams had three spells at Swansea City. He had moved from Altrincham to Accrington in the summer of 2004 and was the star performer in a club that regained its league status after over 40 years in non-league. The son of former world show-jumping champion Derek Ricketts, he turned professional with Oxford United in April 2000 and was loaned to Nuneaton Borough before joining Telford United in August 2003. He later played for Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers. Ex-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Chris Sander featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. Signing professional for Newcastle United in November 1984, he moved to Swansea in August 1987 and scored in seven consecutive matches. After nearly two years without a club, he signed a one-year contract with Oxford United in League One before being released. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, Maesteg Park and Llanelli. This form prompted boss Roberto Martinez to make Duffys move permanent, with the striker going on to help the club win promotion from League One in 2008 before joining Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham and Salgaocar in Goa after 40 appearances (18 as sub) and seven goals. After two seasons at Portman Road he began a period of club hopping, featuring for QPR, Derby and the Swans on short-term deals. Sold to Oldham Athletic for 100,000 in March 1997, he played for Bury prior to joining Swansea in July 2002. 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. Arsenal Football Club : Country: England : Founded: 01/10/1886 . Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in April 1982. He made 40 appearances during the 2020-21 season and registered three assists as Swans reached the play-offs. AMBROSE WILSONRight-half Ambrose Wilson was one of several Irish players signed by Swansea during the early post-war era. He also starred in the 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph and netted three goals in 89 League games prior to joining Bury for 95,000 in August 1989. He starred as Swansea qualified for the 1992-93 Second Division play-offs and was unlucky to miss the Swans' 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph through injury. CEDRIC VAN DER GUNCedrics career began at FC Den Bosch in 1999 and his potential saw him sign for Dutch giants Ajax the following season. The younger brother of Alan and Colin, he signed professional for Cardiff City in September 1959 and featured in two Welsh Cup final triumphs before being sold to Blackburn Rovers for 40,000 in July 1966. 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. He netted 54 goals in 270 League games overall before joining Merthyr Tydfil in September 1996, then played for Carmarthen. Later with Hearts and Bath City. Now works in the media. He was loaned to Bristol Rovers in January 2000, then followed Leon Britton and Izzy Iriekpen to Swansea on loan in January 2004, making nine Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Signing professional for Newcastle United in August 1995, he was loaned to Swansea in January 1997 and scored five times in 11 Third Division games whilst at the Vetch Field. Initially with Rutherglen Glencairn, he joined Falkirk in December 1935 and moved to Brentford for 3,500 in June 1937. A former Manchester City junior, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making 11 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and Pontyclun's player-boss. There are also current Welsh football stars such asGareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Chris Gunter, who are making an impact across the globe. 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. He had spells with Long Buckby, Cogenhoe United, Irthlingborough Diamonds and Corby Town prior to joining Oxford United for 20,000 in February 1993. 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. He joined Lovells Athletic in July 1965, helping them win the Welsh League First Division title in 1965-66, then played for Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerau where he was player-boss. Striker Bobby Owen had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1969-70 promotion season. After going out on loan to Watford, where he also never played a first team game, he left Stamford Bridge in 2007 to sign for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. PAUL FURYWelsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. Initially with Cwm Villa, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1936 and captained the 'Push & Run' side to the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. Helping win promotion in 1948-49, he joined Bradford PA for 10,000 in December 1949, then played for Rochdale, Chester, Wellington, Kidderminster and Evesham. He currently plays for German side Eintract Frankfurt. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1950 and developed in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 4-3 defeat at Notts County in November 1952. Inside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. Asoro was loaned out twice during his time at Swansea to gather more first team experience, making 17 appearances for Eredivisie side FC Groningen scoring three goals, before turning out for Italian side Genoa. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians. Welsh Youth central defender Keith Evans helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. After breaking into the first team squad in 2005 he was a regular until the club gained promotion to the Championship in 2008. 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. Also featuring in the heart of Swansea's defence, he made 65 League appearances before rejoining Lovells Athletic in July 1949. The County Durham-born defender learned his trade as a youngster at Manchester United,also taking intwo loan spells at Swansea. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. 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 moved to the Vetch Field for 3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. He arrived on a season-long loan from Espanyol and won over the Swans fans early on with his winning goal against Cardiff in a League Cup tie. SHEFKI KUQICapped by Finland 62 times, Kuqi was an imposing striker who has had something of a nomadic existence after playing over 500 times during his career and scoring 150 goals. Signing professional for Arsenal in February 1963, he helped them win the Football Combination title that season but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field in December 1964. Sold to Newport County for 2,000 in June 1958, he later played for Romford and Merthyr Tydfil. MIKE BASHAMEngland Youth international central defender Mike Basham featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. DENIS COUGHLINVersatile centre-forward Denis Coughlin featured in Swansea's 1966-67 relegation battle. Harry Gregg paid 3,000 for him in May 1974 and he made 19 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Maidstone United in July 1975, then played for Falmouth, Bideford and Torrington. 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. He became Bolton's captain and gained his solitary Welsh cap against Belgium in May 1949. Starring in their 1980-81 Fourth Division title triumph, he reunited with Dave Cusack at Doncaster in November 1985, then played for Fisher and coached Chelmsford, Heybridge, Dagenham & Redbridge and Fisher. Young right-back Tony Guard briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. 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. 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. Striker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. Ex-England Schoolboy central defender Jason Smith starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Tall, gangling striker Andy Leitch played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Previously with Aberaman, he moved to Swansea in July 1995 and made his League debut in the 2-0 victory at home to Doncaster in January 1997. Initially with Coventry City, he joined Torquay United in July 1968 and moved to Crewe Alexandra in July 1969. He signed for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus where he played for two seasons before returning home to Spain with Alcorcon. 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. He also had three spells as Darlington's manager. After a fruitful time at Brunton Park, Graham signed a permanent deal with the Cumbrians and scored a host of goals that alerted higher division clubs to his ability. Brilliant left-back Chris Coleman was capped 31 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. Making his debut as substitute for Stuart Roberts in that month's 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town, he made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Full of speed, flair, and ruthlessness, not one Premier League defender knew how to deal with peak Gareth Bale. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. He also featured in two West Wales Senior Cup triumphs before making his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 defeat at Sheffield United in August 1950. Originally a midfielder, the competition in that position particularly strong and he moved back to a full-back position where he was able to gain more playing time and he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Norwich City in October 2011. A winner of two PFA Player of the Year awards. Flying winger Ken Pound featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. Welsh international centre-forward Terry Medwin gained the first three of his 30 caps while at the Vetch Field. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. He netted ten goals in 56 League games before being sold to Watford for 100,000 in July 1997. CHRIS MARUSTIKWelsh international midfielder Chris Marustik helped Swansea City win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons. Reuniting with John Bond at Manchester City in August 1982, he had spells with Bury, Brentford, Cambridge United, Carlisle United, Exeter City and Bristol Rovers prior to joining Swansea in November 1985. He played in the 1975 European Cup final in place of the injured David Harvey. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. Signing professional for Newcastle United in September 1963, he joined Barrow in March 1965 and starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. Former England international midfielder Gerry Francis briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Welsh Football Roster. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. STEVEN CAULKERCaulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. DAVE MOSSMidfielder Dave Moss played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. He moved to Bath City with Johnny King in July 1964 and subsequently played for Lovells Athletic, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town, Merthyr again, Ton Pentre and Caerau. He followed Alan Buckley to West Brom for 65,000 in February 1995 and reunited with Keith Alexander at Ilkeston Town in July 1997. He joined Shrewsbury Town for 5,000 in March 1968 and was ever-present in 1969-70, reuniting with Harry Gregg at Swansea in May 1974. Making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Grimsby Town in November 1983, he was unable to prevent relegation and played seven Second Division games prior to joining Port Talbot in July 1984. 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