He joined a growing army of Spanish players and scored on his league debut for the club during a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Liberty. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. The appointment of Gary Speed as manager of the mens international team in 2011 kick-started a period of unprecedented success, with the team (who had slumped to a record-low 117th in the world ranking, below North Korea and the Faroe Islands) qualifying for Euro 2016 where under Speeds successor, Chris Coleman they enjoyed a staggering run to the semi-finals of the competition, which included a stunning 3-1 win against Belgium. Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa scored the winner in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Joining Motherwell in July 2001, he moved via Walsall to Swansea in January 2003 and netted four goals in 122 League games prior to joining Chester City in August 2006. He missed the start of the season after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 win at home to Brighton in November 1996. Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven paid his former club 3.5m for his services in 2012, although a serious ligament injury saw him miss the whole second half of the season. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. He moved to Scunthorpe United in July 1958 and was leading marksman in 1959-60, joining Cardiff City in exchange for Joe Bonson in June 1960. The magnificent Gareth Frank Bale MBE is a Welsh professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Wales national team. He was a prominent figure in the League One championship-winning side in 2008, and found the second tier to his liking. Later a hotelier in Cardiff, he died in December 2003. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989. Featuring in the 1978-79 promotion success, he made 97 League appearances before being sold to Charlton Athletic for 25,000 in July 1981. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1938 and played in wartime football. He also featured in the 1978-79 promotion campaign, netting six goals in 55 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Newport County for 12,000 in February 1979. He later played for Gloucester City. A strong, forceful midfielder who began his career at QPR before moving to Aldershot Town in the hope of finding first-team football. 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. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. He died in Evesham in March 1987. He was in the Leicester side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and made his top-level debut at home to Everton in a 2-2 draw in the opening game of the season. Known as the Flying Finn for his diving goal celebrations, he became manager of Finnish top flight club FC Honka in February 2014. Signing professional for Spurs in January 1944, he helped their 'Push & Run' side win the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. His impressive form led to moves to Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich and finally a move to Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. After suffering a horrific car crash in 2002 that saw him break his neck, the defender recovered well to continue his football career. Long-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. Notable near misses include the controversial 1977 World Cup qualification match against Scotland where a Scottish player (Joe Jordan) was awarded a decisive penalty despite handling the ball, and the game against Romania in Cardiff to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, where Paul Bodin sent a penalty which would have sealed the win for Wales sailing over the crossbar. DAVE JONESGoalkeeper Dave Jones contested a first-team slot with Johnny King and Ken Evans while at the Vetch Field. The Swans later paid Birmingham 50,000 to make the move permanent. He started his youth career in Kosovo before his family moved to Finland as immigrants. football, also called association football or soccer, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team's goal. Clubcast Born in Llangyfelach and a product of the Swansea City academy, Welshman Joe Rodon signed his first professional contract in July 2015, before enjoying a loan spell at League Two side Cheltenham Town. Ex-England Schoolboy striker Roger Gibbins was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1985-86. FRANKIE SQUIRESWelsh wartime international inside-right Frankie Squires appeared in Swansea's first post-war League match at home to West Brom. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at York City the following month and helped reach the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97, scoring three times in 119 League outings for the Swans before losing his place to Michael Howard after a series of injury problems. Injury problems and a change of manager hampered his progress and he netted five goals in 36 League outings for Swansea, spending a brief spell with Haverfordwest before joining Brighton in September 1990. Welsh Youth goalkeeper Donny Payne played for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. The German goalkeeper began his youth career at various clubs including both Bayern and 1860 Munich. Starring for Pegasus and Corinthian Casuals, he worked as a solicitor and also briefly appeared in the League for Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, QPR, Manchester United and Chelsea. The former Liverpool striker moved on loan to the Liberty Stadium from Bolton in January 2014until the seasons end. 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. Born in Barcelona, Jordi began his career at the Spanish giants before moving on to Real Madrid and playing in their B team. During his time at the Swans he became the first player to represent England while at the club when he played against San Marino. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury four months before turning professional in August 1971. Initially with Millwall, he joined Bradford City for 80,000 in November 1990 and played alongside Sean McCarthy. He later played for Guiseley and Ossett Albion. JAN MOLBYFormer Danish international midfielder Jan Molby managed Swansea City to the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. He helped them win promotion twice in three seasons, moving to Swansea in June 2004. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. He was loaned to Carlisle, Rotherham and Bury before joining Swansea in August 1992, scoring three times in 27 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Sold to Birmingham City for 150,000 in October 1972, the Welsh international joined Wrexham in August 1976 and starred in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Rotherham United the following month, he scored twice in five League outings prior to joining Cardiff City on a similar non-contract basis in March 1986. Rush had led Liverpool to many glories during the 1980s, but he bagged 45 Premier League goals for the Reds before winding down his career with short, rather forgettable stints at Leeds and Newcastle. A former Tranmere Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot at PrentonPark and moved to Swansea in February 1998. Welsh U-18 goalkeeper Alex Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 2000-01 season. He joined Swansea in July 1976 and scored nine goals in 34 League games until injury ended his career in May 1978. He made four consecutive League appearances prior to joining Southport in December 1976, then played for Portland again, York City, Rotherham United and Mansfield again. In his second season in the Professional Under-21 Development League 2 squad, he impressed as top scorer while the team finished the season as champions. IZZY IRIEKPENEx-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. Utility player Kim Wassall briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he moved via Cardiff City to Kingstonian and was an FA Trophy winner in 1999 and 2000, then played for Henley and Bromley. Moved to Llanelly in May 1955. CHRIS COLEMANBrilliant left-back Chris Coleman was capped 31 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. Joining Grimsby Town for 9,000 in July 1950, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in September 1951, then was Barry Town's player-coach and Brecon Corries' player-boss. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. 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. After leaving the Swans following 39 appearances (33 as sub) and three goals, he featured for Hereford, Gillingham, Notts County, Walsall and Sheffield United. Top scorer in 2004-05, he reunited with Kenny Jackett at Swansea for an initial 35,000 in July 2005 and appeared in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. Signing professional for Newcastle United in September 1963, he joined Barrow in March 1965 and starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. 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. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1997, then returned for a second loan spell in August 1997 and made 18 League appearances overall. 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. With the lack of opportunities open to him, Jazz moved out on loan to Crystal Palace and then Huddersfield Town. Suffered a serious car crash in December 2008 which forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff at Yeovil. Former Welsh Amateur international Terry Cotton was a member of Swansea's 1969-70 promotion squad. 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. Terry Yorath paid 5,000, fixed by tribunal, for him in August 1988. A central defender at the tender age of 19, he was loaned out to Bristol City in 2010, impressing so much that he won their Player of the Year award with some outstanding performances. Previously with GVI Helsinger and HIK Copenhagen in his native country, he moved to the Vetch Field on a short-term contract in March 1997 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 win at Barnet. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Versatile midfielder Paul Bevan was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. IORIE SYMMONDSYoung right-back Iorie Symmonds contested a first-team slot with Terry Elwell while at Swansea. 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 a regular in their Second Division side before moving to Llanelly in July 1954, returning to League action with Swansea for 7,500 in November 1955. 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. We will do our best to help with any queries but please note that information on specific players can be difficult to locate particularly if they didnot play in the Welsh Premier League or the Football League. He joined Aldershot in January 1989, then Cherries again, Woking, Weymouth, Newport IOW, Salisbury, Havant, Wokingham, Bashley, Eastleigh and BAT. Joining Swansea in August 2004, he featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final triumph and was ever-present as Kenny Jackett's side reached the League One play-off final last season. His performances earned him a place in Swedens 2018 World Cup Squad and Swedens Euro 2020 squad. He found himself on the bench for the Play-Off final win over Reading at Wembley, but was released at the end of his loan spell. 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. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in November 1979 and made his League debut in the following month's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea. His only other first-team appearance for the Swans was in the 2-0 Freight Rover Trophy defeat at Cardiff City in December 1988. 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