Re-joining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004. Helped save the club after the Tony Petty era in 2001. Experienced central defender Eddie May featured prominently in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Initially with his three brothers at hometown Waterford, he also played for Shamrock Rovers and Cork Hibernians, representing the League of Ireland before moving to Swansea in August 1959. 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. He appeared in the top-flight and netted four goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Charlton Athletic in June 1985, but a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1987. He appeared in the 1956 and 1957 Welsh Cup finals as well as three successive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs. Tough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. He made 30 Second Division appearances for Swansea before being sold to York City for 2,000 in July 1960. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional in March 1990 and appeared in their 1990-91 promotion campaign. He was later a driving instructor and a Spurs scout in West Wales, residing in Haverfordwest until his death in November 1987. A diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. The Swedish international swapped the Netherlands for south Wales making his debut for the Swans the day after signed in a 2-1 win against Hull City. PAT MORRISSEYFormer Republic of Ireland U-23 midfielder Pat Morrissey had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. He appeared in the UEFA Cup with Inter Cardiff, since playing for Rhayader, Llanelli, Merthyr again, Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Dinas Powis and Grange Quins. Initially with Glenavon, he joined West Brom for 40,000 in September 1985 and moved to Wolves for 20,000 in March 1987. The younger brother of Matt Appleby, he turned pro with Newcastle in August 1993 and had a spell with Ipswich before moving to the Vetch in August 1996. Joining Halifax Town initially on loan in September 2002, he later played for Morecambe before becoming a member of Tranmere's coaching staff in July 2004. After six frustrating seasons with Derby he moved to Walsall where he was first choice until relegation in 2006 and a move to the Liberty Stadium. In total, the Dutchman made 101 appearances for the Swans over the course of six years, scoring 10 goals in all competitions. 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. Flying winger Kevin Moore starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. ALAN WILLIAMSExperienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Helped Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. He helped Swansea qualify for the promotion play-offs in 1996-97 and 1998-99, netting 11 goals in 120 League games before reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster in November 2001. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in December 1975 and became a favourite with his pace and sparkling control on the left wing. A list of the 90 or so leagues that are known to have existed in Wales was compiled and work on this part of the project was reasonably well advanced. Ex-England Schoolboy striker Roger Gibbins was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1985-86. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. Became Chelsea manager in 2019. Versatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Moving to Walsall in July 1951, he was unable to prevent them having to seek re-election in 1951-52 and later played for Hereford, Burton Albion and Brush Sports. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1963 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Bolton Wanderers a year later. Fast striker Linton Brown appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. He moved to Newcastle United for 9,000 in April 1951 and was unlucky to miss their 1955 FA Cup final success with tonsillitis. Moving via Sheffield Wednesday to West Brom in February 1989, he joined Swansea in August 1992 and netted 12 goals in 33 League outings. Helping them win promotion in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in exchange for Chris Marustik in October 1985 and netted six goals in 35 League games prior to joining Newport County in August 1986. The Ghanaian international first arrived in SA1 in the summer of 2015 on a free transfer. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. ALF BELLISExperienced winger Alf Bellis helped Swansea to reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. 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. He then played for Haverfordwest and Aldershot. 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. PAUL FURYWelsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. GARY CHIVERSVersatile defender Gary Chivers played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. MIKE HOWARD Reliable left-back Mike Howard was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in November 1975, he joined Crystal Palace in January 1978 and was swapped for Bristol City's Kevin Mabbutt in October 1981. In an eight-season career at the club, Ashley became ever-present in the centre of defence, captaining the side to the League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in 2013. He featured in two Welsh Cup finals, including the 1950 triumph, netting 35 goals in 205 League outings before becoming Newport County's player-boss in December 1953. He helped the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League in 2008 before a spell at Bolton. Versatile centre-forward Denis Coughlin featured in Swansea's 1966-67 relegation battle. He coached at Cardiff and Swansea, becoming assistant-manager at the Liberty under Brendan Rodgers and then Liverpool. Passed away in May, 2014. He joined Charlton Athletic for 130,000 in February 1987, moving via Watford to AFC Bournemouth in August 1989. Centre-forward Frank Rawcliffe was Swansea's leading marksman in 1947-48. He managed Wales and Lebanon and has held various coaching posts. 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. Signing professional for Oldham Athletic in July 1994, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1995 and made six League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Anderson could regularly be seen tearing up defences on the right flank going on to secure England under-19 honours in the process. The son of former Leicester City and Barnsley goalkeeper Albert Godderidge, he played for hometown Tamworth before joining Swansea in October 1950 and helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. Former Welsh Youth midfielder Jeff Johnson spent the 1972-73 season on loan to Swansea City. The young defender joined Premier League club Watford the following season on a five-year deal before arriving at the Swansea City on loan in July 2019. Making 43 League appearances, he linked up with Nicholas again at Newport County in May 2003, then helped Grange Quins win promotion in 2004-05. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1994 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Plymouth nine months later. He moved to Rochdale in July 1980 and was leading marksman in 1980-81. Scottish central defender Keith Walker captained Swansea City to the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. He eventually joined Championship side Hull City in August 2017 in a move that saw Sam Clucas come the other way. He netted three goals in 157 League games for Swansea before re-joining Merthyr in July 1958, then reunited with his brother Cyril at Hereford United and Brecon Corinthians. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. Unable to maintain a regular first-team slot, he made 62 League appearances for Swansea and joined Swindon Town in July 1952, then played for Lovells Athletic and Abergavenny Thursday. For two seasons he was a regular at Vicarage Road, but after the club was relegated to the Championship he found it hard to break back into the first team. CHRIS SANDERFormer Welsh Youth goalkeeper Chris Sander featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017. Vote up the best Welsh football players in history. Netting 44 goals in 162 League games, he was sold to Bristol City for 400,000 in August 1997 and featured in their 1997-98 promotion success. Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he was released and impressed with AFC Porth before rejoining Swansea for 7,500 in March 1994. He studied at Cambridge University and played in four Varsity matches at Wembley. Young winger Michael Keegan featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Welsh U-21 midfielder Andy Mumford featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. He moved to Portsmouth in May 1967, then had a spell with Middlesbrough before joining Birmingham City in March 1971. A former Gillingham junior, he played for Erith & Belvedere before joining Oxford United in July 1971 and made his League debut in their 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield in September 1972. 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. With his contract up in the summer of 2007, Swans boss Roberto Martinez swooped to bring him to the Liberty Stadium for a mere 25,000. Moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972, he was their captain, then manager during ten years at Penydarren Park, then played for Haverfordwest. Welsh U-21 midfielder Layton Maxwell appeared for Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 2003-04 season. His career was ended by a car accident and he went on to manage Fulham and the Wales national team. Twice capped by the Republic of Ireland, Butler was a first team regular for four years before injuries dogged his final season at the Liberty. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. 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. Northern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. Later with Chelmsford and Folkestone, he spent 18 years as a sports teacher at Holloway Boys Comprehensive School and died in October 1990. One of Wales' highest scoring and most capped players of all time, Dean Saunders enjoyed a long career which lasted from 1982 to 2001. After time in France and Greece with Reims and, Ross County in the Scottish Premier League. But despite making 26 appearances for the German side in a three-year spell that saw them win two Bundesliga titles, one German Cup and three German Super Cups, he struggled to gain a permanent place in the side and signed on at the Liberty Stadium on a seasons long loan in August 2017. He has been playing football since he was a child and made his professional first-team debut at the age of 16. 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. LEON HYLTONEngland Youth left-back Leon Hylton helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. Moving to Cambridge in March 1996, he joined Stevenage Borough in July 1998 and later played for Doncaster, Goole, North Ferriby, Denaby, Brigg, Goole again and Hall Road Rangers. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 win at home to Stockport and netted three goals in 41 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Hartford Bi-Centennials in May 1976. He netted 16 goals in 74 League games before becoming the Swans' assistant-manager under Kenny Jackett. However, he played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. [6] Players who reach 50 appearances for Wales are awarded a golden cap. Upload it 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. Moving to Aldershot in July 1958, he joined Haverfordwest in August 1959 and was top scorer in 1959-60. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. He won 42 caps for Hungary and played in Israel with Maccabi Haifa. Scoring 102 goals in 510 League games for Swansea, he emigrated to Australia in January 1975 and became player-coach of Woollongong. After impressing north of the border, Dobbie joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer of 2009 under the guidance of Paulo Sousa. Featuring in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, he netted 66 goals in 157 Second Division outings before sold to Newport County for 3,500 in March 1963. His only other Third Division appearance was in that season's 2-0 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers and he was loaned to Ebbw Vale prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in March 1998. SIMON TREVITTExperienced right-back Simon Trevitt had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1998 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United. 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