He also had spells with Forest Green Rovers and Aberystwyth. Helping them win promotion in 1977-78, he briefly moved to Dartford in July 1978 and later trained to become a chiropodist with Leyton Orient. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers nine months before turning professional in June 1958. 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. He graduated from the Boca Juniors' Academy and spent a season with AC Kimberley in his native country before moving to the Vetch Field in August 2001. SWANSEA CITY PAST PLAYERS (Post War) A-Z. Spanish midfielder Roberto Martinez was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He is a full Canadian international, with 22 caps to his name, and has also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-20 level. 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. Initially with Grovesend Welfare, he represented Great Britain Boys Clubs and joined Cardiff City in May 1952. Following John Beck to Preston in July 1993, he played for Cambridge again, Guang Deong, Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Kettering and Crawley before becoming player-manager at Hednesfod Town. A former Southampton apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and made his League debut in their 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers in April 1977. IAN CRANEYThe midfielder signed on loan in November 2006 from Accrington before making the move permanent in January 2007. He moved via Blackpool to Swansea for 30,000 in October 1990 and starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, scoring twice in 101 League games before swapped for Exeter City's John Hodge in July 1993. He was loaned to Fulham before joining Swansea in November 1997 and scored twice in 22 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field until sidelined by injury problems. DAVID PUCKETTStriker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. Locally born, he impressed with BP Llandarcy before joining Swansea in July 1956 and made his Second Division debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Grimsby Town in November 1958. He scored three goals in 12 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field, including two in Swansea's 6-0 victory at home to Brentford in May 2001. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League title in three successive seasons and played four Second Division games before moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965. After a spell with Hearts in the SPL, Beattie joined Hearts, St Johnston, Barne and Dundee. 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. JOHN HUGHESVersatile striker John Hughes helped Swansea City take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. He joined Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. He moved to Leicester City in September 1977, reuniting with John Toshack at Swansea for 24,000 in May 1978. The Surinamese-born defender started his youth career at the legendary Ajax club before moving to Utrecht, Feyenoord and FC Twente. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. He helped the reserves win the Football Combination Second Division title that season, then the Welsh League First Division title two years running. It was here that his career really took off, captaining the side and winning his first of many Welsh caps in a 2-0 win in Luxembourg. Initially with Pontefract Colliery, he joined DerbyCounty in September 1985 and moved to Oxford United in June 1989. A former Leicester City trainee, he impressed with Worcester City before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1992. Much-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in Swansea City's goal. Left-half Len Emmanuel played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. Right-half Ambrose Wilson was one of several Irish players signed by Swansea during the early post-war era. He joined Gillingham for 50,000 in October 1995 and featured in their 1995-96 promotion success, then was loaned to Yeovil before joining Swansea in August 1997. A former Swansea scholar, he captained the youth team to success in the 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final and also featured in that year's West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Signing professional for QPR in October 2001, he was given his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic four months later. The Welshman had barely played first-team football by this point, with only 2 senior games for Southampton FC of England. The son of Roy Chapman, he began with Stoke City and was twice top scorer prior to joining Arsenal for 500,000 in August 1982. He made a goalscoring debut in a League Cup tie against Yeovil, before netting his first league goal against the Swans in a 3-0 win at the Liberty in August 2009. Welsh international forward Harry Griffiths was one of Swansea's finest servants. He was used mainly in cup competitions, making his Swans debut in a FA Cup tie at Barnsley in January 2012, while deputising for an injured Vorm at Stoke City in February 2012 for his first Premier League start. 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. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in April 1972. By doing so you will help us improve this website and better serve your needs. From here he was loaned out again, first to Southampton and then to Leeds United in February 2008. STEVE THORNBERTireless midfielder Steve Thornber played for Swansea City in the 1989 Welsh Cup final. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. He later played for Torquay United and Doncaster Rovers. France international Gomis took the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League after his contract expired at Lyon, signing on a free transfer for the Swans in June 2014. He died locally in March 1988. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln and also appeared in the next match at Cheltenham. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in April 1957, he was ever-present as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1960-61 and moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in September 1964. After being released by Birmingham City in 2010, he signed with League One side Exeter City. Moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1949, he was ever-present in two consecutive seasons and contested a first-team slot with Dai Thomas. He helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 2001-02, then featured in their 2002-03 promotion campaign, moving to Swansea in March 2004. He had spells with Long Buckby, Cogenhoe United, Irthlingborough Diamonds and Corby Town prior to joining Oxford United for 20,000 in February 1993. Ayew helped the Swans reach the play-offs in consecutive seasons, finishing both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons as the clubs top scorer with 15 and 16 goals respectively. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. Locally born, he played for Sketty Church before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1948. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and joined Swansea as a part-time professional in August 1946. Moving to Scunthorpe United in July 1993, he re-joined Halifax in February 1996, then played for Bradford PA. The museum will be a celebration of the sports saga in Wales, containing exhibitions and artefacts from past and present day. He netted a hat-trick against Mjondalen in the 1969-70 ECWC and moved to Bristol Rovers for 12,500 in March 1970. He quickly impressed in the Premiership, scoring on his England debut in October 1999 and joining Chelsea for 11,000,000 in July 2001. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth and scored twice in 57 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being displaced by Welsh international Ray Daniel. 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. Teenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Ex-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. BRAD MAYLETT Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Also played for Llanelli. Initially with Ton Pentre, he had spells with Cardiff City and Pembroke Borough before joining Newport County in June 1963. Right-back Chris Honor had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. In March 1998 he played for Wales U-18 in the Paolo Valenta Tournament in Italy. The son of former Swansea reserve Alan Lovell, he turned professional for Crystal Palace in August 1977 and appeared in two FA Youth Cup final triumphs. 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 contested a first-team slot with Tony Millington and Dai Davies, playing 11 Third Division games before moving to Torquay United in June 1972. Midfielder Kevin Kennerley had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. SHAUN BYRNERepublic of Ireland U-21 left-back Shaun Byrne had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. Locally born, he helped Swansea Schoolboys win the Welsh Shield in 1970-71 and turned professional for Swansea in August 1975. Initially with Dunstable, he joined Luton in 1971 and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 1973-74. Turned pro with Wigan and moved to Everton for 150,000 in 1986, then Aston Villa for 300,000 in 1987. Ever-present in 1976-77, he netted eight goals in 90 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. A former Leeds United trainee, he signed professional in January 1998 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in January 2000. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. He scored nine times in 34 Second Division games before being sold to Southend United for 3,000 in January 1958. Initially with Tranmere Rovers, he had spells with Wolves, Colchester United, Notts County and guested for several clubs during the Second World War before joining Newport County in June 1946. ALAN KNILLWelsh international central defender Alan Knill was ever-present in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. He helped the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League in 2008 before a spell at Bolton. IDWAL JONESYoung outside-right Idwal Jones briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. Fine form over a five-year spell at Chievoprompted an 8m move to the Swans and the Premier League for ex-AC Milan striker Paloschi in January 2016. Signing professional for Southampton in July 1987, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Derek Statham prior to joining Exeter City for 50,000 in September 1991. After a loan spell at Charlton Athletic, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1994 and scored twice in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. 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. Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined Cheltenham Town in July 1958, then played for Margate. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. Welsh Footballer of the Year. He picked up where he left off in his three seasons back at the club, leading by example and helping the side retain its Premier League status. He netted six goals in 30 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Leicester City for 10,000 in June 1947, moving to West Brom in exchange for Peter McKennan in March 1948. Making 24 League appearances for the Swans, he joined Newport County in August 1948 and later worked at Maerdy Colliery. He moved to Bournemouth in February 1960, then had a spell with Northampton before reuniting with Bill McGarry at Watford in November 1963. Ever-present as Pompey reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1991-92, he also helped qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1992-93 and reunited with Frank Burrows on loan to Swansea in December 1993. 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