He netted four goals in 49 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Carlisle United in August 1992. 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. most capped Welsh internationals of all time. At the end of our first season in the top-flight, Andrea opted to leave the club after 87 appearances and three goals. Rejected by Port Vale, he signed professional for Arsenal in November 1968 and starred as they won the Fairs Cup in 1970 and the 'double' in 1970-71. He later played for several non-League clubs, becoming Bishop's Stortford player-manager. var addy1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 = 'welshsoccerarchive' + '@'; He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. His first season was a success, but he struggled for game time thereafter and found himself out on loan at Willem II. Moved to Scunthorpe in 2007, then Bristol City and Hamilton. He later played for Aylesbury, St Albans, Chertsey, Bedford and Berkhamsted, also working for Chelsea's football in the community scheme. Locally born, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Torquay in April 1987 and turned professional in July 1989. He helped the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League in 2008 before a spell at Bolton. Experienced wing-half Billy Sneddon briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. Moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972, he was their captain, then manager during ten years at Penydarren Park, then played for Haverfordwest. Scoring 53 goals in 247 League games, he moved to QPR in November 1983. He was released by Everton in 2019 after a short loan deal at Stoke City before joining Bristol City. After leaving the club in December 2015, he went on to manage Leeds United, Middlesbrough,Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday. He started his youth career in Kosovo before his family moved to Finland as immigrants. Big Danish central defender Thomas Willer-Jensen helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field and impressed in a successful reserve team before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Grimsby in November 1962. He was sold to Exeter City for 6,000 in February 1981 but missed that season's FA Cup run and moved via Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in March 1985. Signing professional for Sunderland in October 1985, he featured in their rise to the top-flight under Denis Smith and joined Swansea for 50,000 in August 1991. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. The striker made his debut in the south Wales derby which ended in a goalless draw before scoring the winning goal against Wigan Athletic on home turf a week later. Terry Yorath signed him in March 1988 and he netted four goals in 31 League outings for Swansea before returning to Hong Kong with Happy Valley in May 1989. He featured in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, playing in all four divisions and helping to win the Welsh Cup in 1981. Inside-forward Eddie Thomas scored in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round victory at Liverpool. By the age of 27, he already had 75 caps. Moving to the Vetch Field in May 1950, he scored twice in 15 Second Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Pembroke in July 1951. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. However, injuries curtailed his appearances during Brendan Rodgers time in charge, and he only featured in three Premier League games in our inaugural season at this level. After helping the Tykes secure promotion to the Championship, he joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year-deal. He rejoined Swansea in March 1985 and netted 43 goals in 127 League games, then played for Barry and Llanelli. Initially with Dagenham, he played for Southend United before following Alvan Williams to Wrexham in June 1968. He briefly revived his career with Poole Town. A former Charlton Athletic amateur, he represented the Army during national service and signed professional at the Vetch Field in August 1952. His football career was badly affected by the Second World War and he played for Kingswood Aero Engineers and Soundwell before joining Bristol Rovers in August 1946. Later managing Halifax, Watford and overseas, he died in March 2000. His coaching career back home was interrupted by the civil war and he has since coached in the Middle East, including Al-Ithead Sports and the Qatar national side, while retaining a home in Swansea. PAUL WIMBLETONEx-England Schoolboy striker Paul Wimbleton played for Swansea City during the 1992-93 campaign. Former Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and managed Abercynon. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. 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 . GORKA PINTADOGorka played in the lower divisions of Spanish football with Real Union, Osasuna B and Leganes before joining Swansea in August 2008. Making 96 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he became Haverfordwest's player-boss in October 1960. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. He featured in their 1986-87 Third Division title campaign until sidelined by a serious knee injury. Helping Port Vale reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1976-77, he joined Stafford Rangers in July 1978 and later played for NantwichTown and Droylsden. Here then are 5 of the best to have represented Wales: Wales highest-ever goalscorer, Gareth Bale is also the most talented player his nation has produced in this century. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. An England Under-21 international, McEachran he spent spells on loan at Middlesbrough, Watford and Wigan. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. His solitary goal in 30 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Fulham in May 1994 and he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in November 1995. He made his League debut as a substitute in that month's 2-0 defeat at HullCity, then played against top-flight Derby County in the Worthington Cup second round. GARY MOORETall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Later with Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Barry Town and Goytre. 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. Anderson could regularly be seen tearing up defences on the right flank going on to secure England under-19 honours in the process. DAI DAVIESMidfielder Dai Davies made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as a 16 year-old substitute in the 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth in April 1973. TERRY YORATH Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. He also featured in a Welsh Cup tie at Newport County the following season and helped to win the West Wales Senior Cup shortly before joining Llanelly in June 1954. Experienced midfielder Karl Connolly was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. He became Swansea's player-boss in February 1978, netting 25 goals in 63 League games and plotting three Welsh Cup final triumphs. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. JONATHAN COATESWelsh U-21 winger Jonathan Coates featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. His impressive form led to moves to Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich and finally a move to Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth and appeared for England U-20's in the Toulon Tournament shortly before signing permanent forms for Swansea in May 2003. 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. Although spending six years at Pride Park he only managed to play 43 games, and was loaned out to both Port Vale and Bolton during his time at the club. Making 31 League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he was forced to retire with a serious knee injury in January 1975. When goalkeeper Doris de Vries opted against renewing his contract at the Liberty Stadium following promotion to the Premier League, the hunt was on for a replacement. He made just three appearances for the Swans, and spent most of his time on the bench. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. He later played for Frome and Trowbridge again. He made nine Third Division (South) appearances for the Swans before joining Barry Town in August 1949 and moved to Cardiff City in July 1950. The son of a Cardiff Italian restaurateur, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth two months before turning professional in April 1965. He played for Legiero before leaving his native country during the uprising in 1956 and settled in Doncaster. He died in 1998. Joining Tranmere Rovers in February 1983, he had spells at Northwich Victoria, Tranmere again and Oswestry Town before moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in September 1984. Signing pro for Cardiff in 1973, he helped them win promotion in 1975-76 and reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1976-77. JACK PARRYWelsh international goalkeeper Jack Parry featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Later playing for Bridgend and Trebanos. 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. Winger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. At the end of his loan Edgar returned to his parent club after five appearances and one goal. He played for Forest Green Rovers, Frome Town and Mangotsfield United before moving to Bristol Rovers in September 1985. To gain more first team action, he was loaned to Shrewsbury and then Crewe. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. Clubcast He netted 54 goals in 270 League games overall before joining Merthyr Tydfil in September 1996, then played for Carmarthen. Following a similar period at Bristol Rovers, he joined Oldham Athletic in August 1985 and helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1986-87, then win the Second Division title in 1990-91. Understudy to Johnny King, he played 14 Second Division games for Swansea before joining Walsall in August 1957, then played for Yeovil Town, Pembroke Borough and Cwmfelin. JULIAN ALSOPStriker Julian Alsop was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Suffered a serious car crash in December 2008 which forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff at Yeovil. The younger brother of Ivor, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1950 and featured in two consecutive Welsh Senior Cup finals before being sold to Sheffield United for 14,000 in March 1961. Signing professional for Newport County in November 1957, the Welsh Schoolboy international made his League debut as a 16 year-old and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1963. After four seasons and playing in over 100 games for the club he was signed by Coventry City. While at the club he was loaned out to Troyes for a season, before arriving at the Liberty Stadium in July 2006. He remained in the top-flight after joining Watford in September 1987, then helped Brighton clinch promotion that season. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. 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. He impressed with Llanelli prior to joining Arsenal for 5,000 in November 1957 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and moved to Swansea as part of the Mel Charles deal in March 1959. But the following season he moved on to Mallorca, with a brief loan spell at Racing Santander, before arriving in England on trial with Portsmouth and Birmingham, eventually finally signing for QPR in July 2009. We are an Amazon Affiliate partner and as such receive commission payments if you buy items through the site. While at the Liberty, Shaun played for Wales at Under-19 level, and is also the current record caps holder at Under-21 level with 25 appearances to his name. BARRY WELLINGSStriker Barry Wellings briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. After leaving the Swans following 39 appearances (33 as sub) and three goals, he featured for Hereford, Gillingham, Notts County, Walsall and Sheffield United. 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. Initially with Bath City, he moved via Trowbridge to Swindon Town in May 1985 and featured in their 1985-86 Fourth Division title campaign. Still living in Swansea. Also featuring in the 2-2 draw at home to Port Vale two days later, his only other Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United in February 1958. He joined Swansea in August 1960 and featured in the 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, then saved a penalty as the Swans won at Liverpool in the 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round. Narsingh. He revived his career with Garden Village before re-joining Winch Wen. However, a seemingly innocuous challenge against Birmingham in November 2008 resulted in cruciate ligament damage and despite two operations and trying numerous comebacks, the player was forced to retire from football in his prime after 59 appearances (three as sub) and 14 goals. He returned for a brief spell as Worthing's manager. Later with King's Lynn, Ford Sports and Slough Town, he reunited with Mike Ford at Brackley Town in June 2005. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Everton in October 1952 and played nine consecutive Second Division games in place of Steve Leavy. In July 2013, he signed for the Swans for around 5m and delivered some outstanding performances and goals. Welsh Youth striker Paul Burrows briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. Young striker Jeff Griffiths featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. Settling back in his native Swansea, he later worked in the motor trade for many years until retirement and died in May 2003. 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. He moved to Emley in March 1997 and starred in their 1997-98 FA Cup run, joining Ayr United for 30,000 in March 1998. The arrival of Graham Potter saw van der Hoorn become a first team regular making 104 appearances over a four-year spell in south Wales. He returned to Swansea as manager in February 2007, before taking over at Wigan and Everton. Ex-England Youth right-back Peter Jones was an influential figure as SwanseaCity reached the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. After injury ended his career, he coached Oxford United, then was football development officer at Swansea and Southampton. HARRY GRIFFITHSWelsh international forward Harry Griffiths was one of Swansea's finest servants. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Peter Reeves briefly featured in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1973. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Kwame Ampadu featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. He helped clinch promotion in 1987-88 and scored nine goals in 178 League games prior to joining Merthyr in March 1991, becoming Bristol City's community officer. KEVIN AMANKWAAH A tall, rangy full-back, Amankwaah arrived at the Liberty in July 2006 from Yeovil. The Trinidadian joined Wrexham for 100,000 in 2001 from Defence Force, joining fellow countrymen Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards at the Racecourse. 24.02.2023 10:05. His only other Fourth Division appearance was in Swansea's 3-1 reverse at Halifax and he joined Fulham in January 1978. Central defender Derek Blackburn understudied Dudley Peake whilst at Swansea. He later played for Wolves, in Finland, for Shrewsbury and Worcester again. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. 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. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional in July 2001. Teenage midfielder Ian Marsh briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1987-88 promotion campaign. Lionel Messi. 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. He played for Rivermount Boys Club prior to joining Manchester United in March 1986 and was loaned to Swansea in September 1991, scoring once in 12 League games whilst at the Vetch Field. A former Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. Hughes would win two Premier League titles with the Red Devils before departing for Chelsea, where he enjoyed domestic cup and European success. After a spell with Wycombe Wanderers, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1999 and had spells as player-boss of Exeter City and Newport County. The London-born midfielder made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic when he was just 16 years and 59 days old to become the clubs youngest ever player. A former Wolves scholar, he made his League debut in their 3-2 defeat at home to Cardiff City two months before turning professional in November 2004. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Dave O'Gorman in August 1997 and he was Swansea's top scorer in 1997-98, netting 18 goals in 86 League games before reuniting with Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in July 2000. He moved to the Vetch Field in February 1975 and contested a first-team slot with Geoff Bray, netting four goals in 20 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Bridgend in August 1976. He helped Palace reach the FA Cup final in 1990, then win the ZDS Cup in 1991 and First Division title in 1993-94. 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. He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Cambridge United, joining Swansea in August 2003. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. Versatile left-back Les Harris helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1963-64. 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. He also played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley. After a mixed spell at Tottenham Hotspur, Gylfi re-joined the Swans in a deal that saw Ben Davies move the other way in 2014. BOBBY HENNINGWing-half Bobby Henning understudied Mel Charles while at Swansea. Young inside-forward Brian Thomas played in Swansea City's 1964-65 League Cup fourth round defeat at eventual winners Chelsea. Ex-England Youth winger Adrian Forbes featured prominently in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Flying winger Clive Slattery featured in Swansea City's 1969-70 promotion success. He joined West Brom in January 1994 and followed Alan Buckley to Grimsby Town for 200,000 in January 1998. 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. A former Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. Republic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. He later played for Hibernian, since coaching at Celtic, Aberdeen and Newcastle. He moved to Brentford in September 1989 and was leading marksman in their 1991-92 Third Division title triumph, joining Wimbledon for 720,000 in July 1992. Re-joining Swansea in July 1969, he netted 60 goals in 347 League games overall before moving to Haverfordwest in July 1971. Initially with Cardiff City, he helped win the Welsh Cup three times and moved to Aston Villa for 100,000 in September 1974. Most notably, Saunders chipped in with 12 goals in the Premier League's first season as Aston Villa pushed Manchester United all the way in the title race. He scored twice in six Second Division games for the Swans before joining Gateshead in April 1947. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. He scored in their 1988 Sherpa Van Trophy final triumph, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive years. Attacking left-back Tom Williams helped Swansea City reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. 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. Regularly appearing as a substitute, he scored twice in 88 League outings for the Swans prior to reuniting with Peter Nicholas at Newport County in August 2003. BOBBY OWENStriker Bobby Owen had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1969-70 promotion season. Signing professional for Middlesbrough in August 1978, he impressed in the top-flight and joined Liverpool for 450,000 in August 1982. Experienced right-back Simon Trevitt had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. 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. Welsh international centre-forward Des Palmer played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. Initially with Watford, he then played for Atlantas and scored their winner in the 2001 Lithuanian Cup final. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Rochdale three months later and also appeared as a substitute in the 2-2 draw against Torquay on the final day of the 2001-02 season. Making 23 League appearances for the Swans before moving to Carmarthen Town in January 2003, he has also played for Port Talbot. Moving to Walsall in July 1952, he also failed to secure a regular first-team slot with the Saddlers and re-joined Tamworth in July 1953. Anderson was a speedy winger who was part of the Swans squad that lifted the League One title in 2007-08. Angel spent the first six years as a professional footballer in the lower divisions of the Spanish leagues, before Swans boss and fellow Spaniard Roberto Martinez signed him from Terrassa in the summer of 2007 for a minimum fee. He was reunited with former youth team coach Brendan Rodgers but made just five appearances (three as sub). STEVE WATKINWelsh B international striker Steve Watkin featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He was a season ticket holder until his death in January 1996. A former junior with hometown Luton, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1989 and made his solitary League appearance in the 1-0 defeat at Chester six months later. 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 followed John Charles to Hereford United in August 1968, moving to Llanelli in October 1969 and featuring in their 1970-71 Welsh League title triumph. Sold to Newport County for 2,000 in June 1958, he later played for Romford and Merthyr Tydfil. 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. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. A former Coventry City trainee, he joined Tiverton Town in July 1995 and helped them win the FA Vase in 1998. He moved to Swansea for 45,000 in September 1991 after a loan spell and starred in the 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. He was a prolific goalscorer for New York Metro Stars, Miami Fusion and New England Revolution, then had a spell with San Jose Earthquakes prior to joining Swansea in October 2000. 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. He was unlucky to miss the 1988 Fourth Division play-off final and 1989 Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring nine times in 227 League outings for the Swans before joining the South Wales Police in October 1991. Ex-England Youth striker Jimmy Gilligan was Swansea City's top scorer in 1990-91. Tough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. DOUG ROSSERYoung defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. Featuring in their 1964-65 Fourth Division title campaign, he became Cape Town City's player-coach in May 1965 and later coached in the Western Province. Harry Gregg signed him on loan in March 1973 and he scored once in seven League games for struggling Swansea. A former Chelsea scholar, he turned professional in July 2002 and featured in their 2004-05 FA Cup third round win at home to Scunthorpe, also in that season's Premiership match at Newcastle. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional in March 1990 and appeared in their 1990-91 promotion campaign. GRAHAM WILLIAMSWelsh international outside-left Graham Williams featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Fer had a successful start to his Premier League campaign scoring the winning goal away at Burnley at Turf Moor. 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 made 83 League appearances before joining Hamrun Spartans in August 1986, then coached in China and Canada. "Wales national football team: record v other sides", "Wales national football team statistics and records: all-time record", "Euro 2016: Who are Gareth Bale's rivals to be Wales' first centurion? Dutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. Allen made his senior debut in the final game of the 2006-07 season a 6-3 home defeat against Blackpool at the Liberty. A move to Budapest Honved in Hungary followed before switching to. 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