Scoring twice in their 1982 FA Vase final triumph, he later played for Gloucester and Dorchester. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in June 1976 but failed to make an impact and joined York City in June 1978. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in May 1974 and appeared in the 1977 League Cup final. Appearing for his country in the 1994 World Cup, he joined Chelsea for 900,000 in November 1995, then played for Everton, Fulham, Sheffield United and United States side Charleston Battery. He played for Farsley Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Farsley again and was an FA Vase finalist with Bridlington shortly before joining Swansea for 5,000 in August 1990. He helped Palace reach the FA Cup final in 1990, then win the ZDS Cup in 1991 and First Division title in 1993-94. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in November 1979, making his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. Celina joined the Jacks in the summer of 2018 on a four-year deal. Striker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Also featuring in the heart of Swansea's defence, he made 65 League appearances before rejoining Lovells Athletic in July 1949. He made 99 League appearances prior to joining Halifax Town for 47,500 in October 1991, missing just one match during their fateful 1992-93 campaign. He died in Hemel Hempstead in February 1977. Initially with Wrexham, he helped them win the Welsh Cup in 1995 and was sold to Stockport County for 95,000 in February 1996. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Previously with Sligo Rovers, he represented the League of Ireland before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Birmingham on the opening day of the season. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017in a player exchange deal that saw Neil Taylor and a small fee go the other way. The former Rangers man and Scottish international arrived in Swansea in July 2018 after a two-year stint at Nottingham Forest. Moving to Swindon Town in September 1965, he returned to Swansea for 4,000 in June 1968 and helped win promotion in 1969-70. 16th Nov, 2021. Republic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. He was a Second Division play-off finalist that season and loaned to Swansea in November 2004, briefly featuring in the 2004-05 promotion campaign. He was reunited with former youth team coach Brendan Rodgers but made just five appearances (three as sub). Roy Bentley paid 26,000 for him in January 1972 and he netted five goals in 89 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Haverfordwest in August 1975. He impressed with Saffron Walden prior to joining Leyton Orient in August 1993 and was sold to Lincoln for 30,000 in July 1996. In 2009 Joe was given his first professional contract, making his first team debut in August 2010 in a 3-0 League Cup win over Barnet at the Liberty Stadium. Gareth Bale, pictured here in 2015, is a six-time winner of the award. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. Injury and illness restricted him to three League appearances while at the Vetch Field and he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in February 1986. He sat on the bench for ECWC matches against Panathinaikos and helped the reserves win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1990 but failed to appear in Swansea's first-team again and joined Cheltenham Town in August 1993. Then joined Gillingham. He later played for Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1970, he subsequently played in local football for Hills Plymouth. PAUL RICHARDSONEx-England Youth midfielder Paul Richardson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He joined Stoke City in June 1977 and helped them regain top-flight status in 1978-79, moving to Sheffield United in August 1981. Signing professional for Liverpool in September 1966, he helped them win the League Championship and UEFA Cup in 1972-73 and was sold to Middlesbrough for 72,000 in December 1975. LENNY JOHNROSE Experienced midfielder Lenny Johnrose featured in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. DAVE PUTTNAMExperienced winger Dave Puttnam briefly played for Swansea City at the start of the 1997-98 campaign. After finding it hard to break into first team he moved to West Brom and Swindon on loan before arriving at the Liberty on a three-month loan deal in September 2010. Later with Ipswich Town, he settled back in Newport and died in January 2003. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Brian Grey played for Swansea in the 1969 Welsh Cup final. He later played for Ton Pentre and Llanelli. Bustling centre-forward Giorgio Chinaglia was capped 14 times by Italy after leaving Swansea. LEN HODGESInside-right Len Hodges briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. On August 30, 2016, after playing for Barnsley in the opening four fixtures of the new Championship season, Mawson signed for the Swans for an undisclosed fee. 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. Playing for Swansea in the defeats at home to Bradford PA and Spurs in October 1946, he joined Newport County a month later, then became Milford United's player-coach and managed Burton Albion. During his time at the club he found himself loaned out to Port Talbot, before a spell in Sweden with Ostersunds FK. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. Starring in their 1963-64 Third Division title triumph, he moved to Swansea for 14,000 in March 1965 and appeared in the 1966 Welsh Cup final success. Welsh Footballer of the Year. Initially with CorkCity, he appeared for Waterford in the 1941 FAI Cup final and after a spell at Shelbourne, played for Cork United in two FAI Cup finals including their 1947 success. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. In May 2012 Jones left Neath when the club folded, signing for The New Saints. Ex-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. Former Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. But it was then Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers who persuaded the player to move permanently to SA1 in August 2010 and what a season it turned out to be for both parties. His patience was rewarded at Wembley Stadium in February 2013 when he won a medal as the Swans defeated Bradford City in the final of the League Cup. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. Thankfully, recent times have seen a change in the footballing fortunes of both the mens and womens game in Wales. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. Captaining them in the 2004 Intertoto Cup first round tie against FC Dinaburg. His solitary League appearance was in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Huddersfield and he joined Merthyr Tydfil in August 1992 but had to give up football because of a medical condition, briefly resuming with Llanelli. Chris was a product of the youth system, coming through the ranks and signing a professional contract in 2006 before making his debut against Walsall in the Football League Trophy. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. Signing professional for Coventry in 1994, he made his Premiership debut in their 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough in September 1995. BOBBY HENNINGWing-half Bobby Henning understudied Mel Charles while at Swansea. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. Locally born, he played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. Former Welsh Youth midfielder Len Hill appeared for Swansea City during the 1970-71 campaign. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. JASON SMITHEx-England Schoolboy central defender Jason Smith starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Former England U-23 midfielder Barry Powell briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Featuring in their 1951-52 promotion campaign, he joined Worcester City in August 1957 and later had spells with Chester, Ton Pentre and Barry. 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. Wing-half Don Pearson appeared for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup final. Winger Gareth Hopkins helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. The son of former BristolCity forward Tommy Howarth, he began with Merthyr Tydfil and helped them win the Southern League title in 1947-48, moving to Aston Villa for 6,500 in June 1948. The Trinidadian joined Wrexham for 100,000 in 2001 from Defence Force, joining fellow countrymen Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards at the Racecourse. Tricky winger Marc Goodfellow had two spells at Swansea City. 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. Also a qualified teacher, he was a wholehearted player who never gave anything less than 100 per cent during his time at the Liberty. However, the winger found himself confined to the bench for much of his time at Stamford Bridge and began a four-year loan spell that included Plymouth, QPR, Charlton, Crystal Palace, Birmingham and Wigan. A former Manchester City trainee, he signed professional in May 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and made his League debut while on loan to Peterborough United in May 2003. Big Danish central defender Thomas Willer-Jensen helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. He played in the 1975 European Cup final in place of the injured David Harvey. Initially with Burnley, he starred as they won the Second Division title in 1972-73 and joined Derby County in November 1975. GARY RICHARDSFormer Welsh Youth defender Gary Richards featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final success. He eventually joined Championship side Hull City in August 2017 in a move that saw Sam Clucas come the other way. He scored once in 106 appearances (one as sub) before being sold to Hull City for 300,000 in July 2006. The Spaniard arrived from Espanyol on a one-year deal and featured for Spain in their Under-16 European Championship winning team, playing alongside Fernando Torres. Bessone played for the Swans for two full seasons before leaving for Leeds United in the summer of 2010. 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. However, the competition for places was evidently intense under Brendan Rodgers and after 18 months at the club he had made just one substitute appearance in the league and one start in the cup. His only League appearance was in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves in March 1987. Signing professional for Watford in August 1981, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1982 and joined Grimsby Town in August 1985. TONY COTTEYWelsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. Former Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for Swansea City during the 1987-88 campaign. Featuring in their 1960-61 'double' success, he was an FA Cup winner in 1962 but then a broken leg ended his career and he later held coaching posts at Cardiff City, Fulham, Norwich City and back at Swansea. 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. He turned professional in July 1998 and returned from loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen to help Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. He moved to Huddersfield Town for 70,000 in May 1994 and featured in their 1994-95 promotion campaign. The Dutchman scored his first goal in a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United, heading in from a free kick. The end of the 2014-2015 season saw Luciano celebrate becoming a champion when PSV won the Eredivisie title and he enjoyed a run of games in the national side. Ex-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. But as the team struggled on the pitch, Gylfis ability was recognised by Everton and he moved in a deal worth around 35 million in August 2017. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82, he scored twice in 26 First division games before moving to AFC Bournemouth in August 1983. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he joined Barnsley in July 1994 and was loaned to Swansea in December 1995, scoring once in two League appearances while at the Vetch Field. His two seasons at the Liberty saw the player in and out of the side and after gaining promotion to the Premier League Cedric was given a free transfer after 42 appearances (14 as sub) and seven goals. 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