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. Brilliant left-back Chris Coleman was capped 31 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. 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. Currently a club ambassador. Under new Watford manager Brendan Rodgers, Priskin then enjoyed a good season but turned down the offer of a new contract and signed for Ipswich Town in a 1.7m deal. Later played for Bath City. Some of the best Welsh soccer players include national legends like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Ashley Williams, Ivor Allchurch, and Craig Bellamy. Previously with Abergavenny Thursdays, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1963 and starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64, won the Welsh Cup in 1966 and promotion in 1969-70. He scored once in 21 League games prior to joining Runcorn Halton in July 2004, since playing for Leek Town and Newi Cefn Druids. The former Rangers man and Scottish international arrived in Swansea in July 2018 after a two-year stint at Nottingham Forest. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. 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. Liverpool youth star Rhian Brewster joined the Swans in January 2020 on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with former manager Steve Cooper with whom he won the under-17 World Cup title with England. Signing professional for Dundee in July 1988, he was loaned to Forfar Athletic before joining Tottenham Hotspur for 50,000 in July 1990 and scored on his First Division debut at Norwich nine months later. He missed the 1994 Autoglass Trophy final through injury but featured in their 1994-95 Second Division play-off final triumph. He is currently on loan at Rangers in Scotland. ALEX DAVIESWelsh U-18 goalkeeper Alex Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 2000-01 season. A former Newcastle United trainee, he joined Sunderland in September 1988 and featured in their 1989-90 promotion campaign. Initially with Queen's Park, he joined Glasgow Rangers in April 1970 and helped them win all three major Scottish honours before being sold to Leeds United for 160,000 in March 1980. Sun Sign: Cancer. .cls-1{fill:#fff;}. Exciting winger Micky Conway featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. KITCH FISHERGinger-haired full-back Kitch Fisher was an imposing figure in Swansea's defence in the immediate post-war era. He made his League debut alongside his cousin Robbie James in that month's 4-2 defeat at home to Northampton and was a fringe member of Swansea's 1978-79 promotion winning squad. He joined Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. STEWART PHILLIPSStriker Stewart Phillips was unlucky with injuries and illness while at Swansea City. COLIN RANDELLFormer Welsh U-23 midfielder Colin Randell was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. Goalkeeper Lee Bracey was a key figure in Swansea City's 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph. He had loan spells at Torquay and Hereford before being loaned to Swansea in January 1991, featuring in two consecutive Second Division defeats at Brentford and Bury. He later played for Hibernian, since coaching at Celtic, Aberdeen and Newcastle. PETER DONNELLYInside-forward Peter Donnelly played for Swansea during the 1961-62 campaign. DAVID POPEYoung right-back David Pope briefly played for Swansea during the 1957-58 campaign. The Welshman never shied away from expectation either, scoring winning goals in big games vs the likes of Italy, Germany, France and Scotland. The former Espanyol and Getafe striker joined the Swans on loan from the latter in September 2013 as Michael Laudrup brought him to the Liberty. Welsh teams of past and present have always been fiercely patriotic, with one exceptional talent amongst the hardworking group. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. Bafe failed to establish himself as a regular starter though with Wilfried Bony starting the majority of the games and he was loaned out to Marseille after 64 league games and 13 goals. Reuniting with Malcolm Allison at Crystal Palace in December 1973, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in July 1976 and was a promotion winner in 1979-80. Welsh Youth winger Nigel French played under three managers while at Swansea City. 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. He followed Steve McClaren to Middlesbrough with Jonathan Greening for 1,500,000 in August 2001 and reunited with Brian Flynn on loan to Swansea in September 2003, scoring twice in 12 League outings. His career was effectively ended by a knee injury in September 1982, playing 48 League games before joining Perth Azzurri in May 1984. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for 50,000 in July 2000. He returned to the Football League with Ipswich and QPR. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. Mark Pembridge's style of play wasn't for everyone, but the versatile midfielder was a key squad member at each club he turned out for. Moving to Wrexham in March 1992, he later played for Halifax, Torquay, Weymouth, Merthyr, Carmarthen and Llanelli. Initially with West Brom, he contested a first-team slot with Ray Potter and joined Crystal Palace for 15,000 in October 1964. Helping them clinch the Third Division title, he was a promotion winner again in 1988-89 and re-joined Swansea for 70,000 in August 1993. NICK CUSACKExperienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Moving to Newport County two months later, he starred in their 1948-49 FA Cup run, then played for Scunthorpe United, Carmarthen Town, Llanelly and Aberystwyth. Featuring in a midfield role after Harry Gregg became manager, his only goal in 81 League games came in Swansea's 3-1 win at home to Wrexham in December 1972. He returned to Belgium to play for Royal Antwerp. After two loan spells at Lincoln City, he joined Telford United in October 1999 and later played for Sheffield, Caernarvon Town, Halifax Town, Ilkeston Town and Buxton. Also gaining ECWC experience, he scored once in 165 League outings before moving to Hereford United with Roy Evans in July 1968. GARY MOORETall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Given his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-0 Worthington Cup first round defeat at home to Peterborough United, he made three Third Division appearances for the Swans but suffered a knee injury and his contract was paid up in February 2002. Previously with Paris St Germain, he was loaned to Swansea along with Mattias Verschave in February 2001 and made his League debut in that month's 0-0 draw at home to Millwall. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. He suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 win at Huddersfield that put Swansea top of the table and scored once in ten League games before joining hometown Prescot Cables in June 2004. Initially with Fleur-de-Lys, he moved via Lovells Athletic to Cardiff City for 2,500 in May 1956 and appeared in the top-flight. He then played for Haverfordwest and Aldershot. 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. He later played for Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998. Now under the leadership of Rob Page, the team have followed up this Euros success story with qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Ukraine to seal their spot in the tournament, for only the second time in history, at a euphoric Cardiff City Stadium. England U-21 midfielder Ray Wallace had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. He emigrated to South Africa in 1965 and played cricket for North East Transvaal. Roberto Martinez signed the Argentine defender, formerly of Barcelona, Tarragona and Espanyol, on a free transfer in 2008. The following season saw Dorus play in the victorious Wembley win over Reading to reach the Premier League for the first time, but the goalkeeper surprisingly opted to sign for fellow top-flight side Wolves instead after 203 appearances. He joined rivals Manchester City five months later, then played for Royal Antwerp and Seiko prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in December 1986. Long-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Injury ended his career soon after. A highly-rated competitive defensive midfielder or full-back, he suffered his fair share of injuries in his career and was released from the club in 2010 after six appearances (one as sub). After spells at Ammanford and Pembroke Borough, he re-joined Llanelli in July 1980 and also assisted Wyndham Evans at Carmarthen. Portuguese left-back Joe Moreira played for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. Come November and he found himself at the Liberty in November 2008 as cover for the injured Marcus Painter, but after only three games he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and his loan spell was terminated early. Signing professional for Halifax in January 1983, he made his League debut the following month and impressed in a struggling side. Moving to Barnet in August 1997, he featured as they qualified for the play-offs in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. A former Millwall scholar, he turned professional in April 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot despite gaining two Welsh U-21 caps during the 2002-03 season. However, the striker opted for a move back to the north east with Sunderland for 5m before he joined newly-promoted Hull and then Middleborough on loan. He was reunited with Nick Cusack at Swansea in July 2002 and netted three goals in 12 Third Division games prior to joining Kettering Town in July 2003. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in December 1970 after impressing in the reserve team and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-2 victory at home to Bolton Wanderers in February 1972. 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 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. Missing just two of the last nine League games of that season, he returned to Denmark shortly before the 1996-97 play-off final and settled back in Copenhagen. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Joining newly promoted Cheltenham Town in August 2002 and then Northwich Victoria. Moved to Scunthorpe in 2007, then Bristol City and Hamilton. He played ten League games for the Swans and briefly reunited with former manager Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers on loan in November 2001. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in December 1972, he had spells with Oxford United, Norwich City, New England Teamen and Cambridge United before moving to Cardiff City in August 1982. Welsh international winger Barrie Jones scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Welsh U-23 central defender Alan Jones scored in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. He helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs that season and was sold to Wycombe Wanderers for 100,000 in October 2001. In two seasons at the DW Stadium he featured in 18 league games and by February 2008 he found himself on loan at Sheffield United - signing a permanent deal the following July. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. Scoring 164 goals in 445 League games overall for the Swans, he moved to Worcester City in July 1968, then was Haverfordwest's player-manager. Following Ken Furphy to Watford in July 1967, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1968-69, then played for King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Pembroke Borough and Pontardawe. He scored three times in 26 League games prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1987 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88, then the Southern League title in 1988-89. His solitary goal in 12 League outings came in the 3-0 victory at home to Bury two months later and he returned to Newport for 2,500 in January 1972, featuring in their 1972-73 promotion near-miss. He was unable to prevent Swansea's relegation in 1964-65 and made 26 League appearances before joining Guildford City in November 1965, then played for Crewe Alexandra, Stockport County, Chester and Connah's Quay. He re-joined the Swans in November 1994 and made nine League appearances before moving to Northampton Town in January 1995. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. Haydn Green signed him in September 1946 and he netted 13 goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Coventry City in October 1947. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1996 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale. 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. Linking up with Micky Adams again at Brighton in August 1999, he later played for Sutton United and Northwich Victoria. He played for Burscough, Chorley, Stalybridge Celtic, Southport and Rhyl before moving to Wrexham for 60,000 in February 2001, helping win promotion in 2002-03. DAI DAVIESWelsh Youth central defender Dai Davies played alongside Dave Bruton while at Swansea City. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 7-0 defeat at Workington four months before turning professional in February 1966. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. Ex-England Youth striker Leon Knight featured in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. A former Crysta lPalace apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and helped them win the Second Division title in 1978-79. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. Initially with Leeds United, he scored on his First Division debut and was swapped for Brighton's Andy Ritchie in March 1983. A recurring knee injury ended his League career and he played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Droylsden and Ashton United. Making two League appearances, he briefly re-joined Merthyr in May 1985, then moved to Barry Town. Indeed, he earned 32 Wales caps and even went on to coach the national side. Sold to Carlisle United for 20,000 in June 1970, he was a key figure as they reached the top-flight in 1973-74, then played for Doncaster Rovers and Gainsborough. He joined the club on a three-month emergency loan in September 2008, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Southampton but later returning to Birmingham at the end of his loan spell after two appearances. Initially with Abercynon, he joined Cardiff City in July 1945 and featured prominently in their 1946-47 Third Division (South) title triumph. KEN POUNDFlying winger Ken Pound featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. A former Cardiff City trainee, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1992-93 and moved to Barry Town in January 1996. 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