Forward Ioan Rees was top scorer as Swansea reserves won the Welsh League title in four successive seasons. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. Centre-forward George Kirby starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. A former Gillingham junior, he played for Erith & Belvedere before joining Oxford United in July 1971 and made his League debut in their 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield in September 1972. He became a regular in the youth set up and signed his first professional contract in November 2012. He appeared in the UEFA Cup with Inter Cardiff, since playing for Rhayader, Llanelli, Merthyr again, Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Dinas Powis and Grange Quins. It was a season that ended with the club winning the League One championship and he signed permanently for a then record fee of 400,000. He starred for Velez Mostar and was capped 21 times before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1980. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. MP Stats for iPad. Midfielder Gary Williams briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. When his contract expired he was picked up by then Swans manager Kenny Jacket in June 2008 and began a very successful time at the Liberty Stadium. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. Former England international inside-forward George Eastham played for Swansea during the 1947-48 season. He joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and helped win the Southern League Cup in 1961. Suffered a serious car crash in December 2008 which forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff at Yeovil. 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. He provided reliable cover and his solitary goal in 52 Second Division games came in the Swans' 4-2 victory at home to Huddersfield in December 1956. He scored once in 21 League games prior to joining Runcorn Halton in July 2004, since playing for Leek Town and Newi Cefn Druids. Starting with Manchester City, he was a promotion winner with Blackburn Rovers in 1979-80, Carlisle United in 1981-82 and Plymouth Argyle in 1985-86. Netting seven goals in 160 League outings prior to joining Bradford City for 210,000 in July 1995, he moved to Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1996, then Barnet for 25,000 in February 1997. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. Signing professional for Leeds United in August 1973, he joined Norwich City in April 1975 and had loan spells at Northampton Town and Stockport County prior to joining Swansea in July 1977. NATHAN TYSONEx-England Youth striker Nathan Tyson played on loan for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. He developed with Kirby Muxloe and Leicester United before moving to Leicester City for 8,000 in February 1989. KEITH HUNTLEYWelsh Amateur international outside-left Keith Huntley briefly played for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. After starting out in Greek football and gaining Under-21 honours, he made his way to England in 2003 to play for Hartlepool United. He progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in October 1949, making his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Barrow in January 1954. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. While at the club he was cover for first-choice Dorus de Vries, playing in two FA Cup ties and two League Cup games. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. Previously with leading Portuguese side Benfica, he had a loan spell at Nacional de Madeira before moving to the Vetch Field for 56,000 in May 1996. Welsh Youth goalkeeper Donny Payne played for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. Helping them win the First Division title in 1993-94, he moved to Blackburn Rovers for 2,800,000 in December 1995, then Fulham for 2,100,000 two years later. Scoring in the 1998-99 FA Cup third round replay win over West Ham, he featured as the Swans qualified for the Third Division play-offs that season and netted eight goals in 91 League games before joining Brighton in March 2001. Striker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. 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). Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to a cup match at Nuneaton in January 1969. Caps and goals sourced from:[14][17][18][19]. He featured in four successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was loaned to Swansea in January 1973, making three League appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Striker Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. He was top scorer in 1971-72 and featured in three Southern League Cup finals during two spells with the Glovers, also playing for Salisbury, Taunton and Bridport. Signing professional for Spurs in November 1974, he was loaned to Swansea in February 1977 and made five League appearances. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987. 294. He was awarded the MBE shortly after scoring in Liverpool's 1977 European Cup final triumph and had a spell with Los Angeles Aztecs before reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in August 1978. 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. But after three seasons and only 31 appearances, he was released and found himself at Nottingham Forest. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Swansea in February 1944 and made his League debut in the 2-0 defeat at home to Spurs in September 1946. BOB LAMIEScottish winger Bob Lamie briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. After an impressive start with the Swans where he scored seven goals in 24 appearances (eight as sub), he moved on to Newcastle United, Oldham and Hibernian. The FAW supports all levels of Football in Wales and our Dragon is the embodiment of that. Initially with Soundwell, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 1956 and made his League debut in their 4-1 victory at home to Luton Town in February 1961. He moved to Darlington before retiring in 2009. DAVID EDGARA Canadian-born defender who began his career at Newcastle United in 2001. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before re-joining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. Initially with Southampton, he helped finish League Championship runners-up in 1983-84 and joined AFC Bournemouth as part of the Colin Clarke deal in July 1986. Later playing for Bridgend Town, Haverfordwest County, Llanelli and Ammanford. Top scorer in two consecutive seasons, including their 2001-02 promotion success, he joined Oxford United in June 2003 and has since played for Northampton, Tamworth, Newport County and Carmarthen. A former Charlton Athletic amateur, he represented the Army during national service and signed professional at the Vetch Field in August 1952. The Polish striker arrived at the Liberty from Huddersfield Town for 150,000 in January 2007. A son of Alan Williams, he turned professional with Bristol City in August 1980 and had a spell at Portsmouth before moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in January 1985. Initially a Hull City amateur, he joined Liverpool in May 1948 and featured in consecutive promotion near-misses, moving to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving Des Palmer in March 1959. Signing professional for QPR in June 1969, he starred as they won promotion in 1972-73 and finished League Championship runners-up in 1975-76. DUDLEY PRICEInside-left Dudley Price helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. Welsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. He netted three goals in 34 League games prior to joining Barrow in July 1961, then moved to Workington in August 1964. He played for Millwall and Crawley Town prior to joining Mansfield Town in August 1969 and featured in their 1969-70 FA Cup run. Courageous defender Steve Jones was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He joined Derby County in October 1979 and moved via Bulova to Burnley in July 1984. He scored the winner on his debut against Barnsley, but only featured in another six games for the club before returning to parent club MK Dons. He became the regular penalty-taker and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1966, netting seven goals in 214 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Hereford United with defensive partner Brian Purcell in July 1968. 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. Initially instigated by the Football Association in England and then adopted by the Football Association of Wales in 1922, the new rule prohibited women from playing football at any ground or stadium affiliated with the FAW, making matches extremely difficult to organise and reducing the flourishing sport to a minority activity. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. Franks early years were spent in the youth and reserve teams at Chelsea, before moving across London to sign for West Ham in 2009. Ever-present in 1972-73, he was loaned to Manchester United in December 1973 and netted 52 goals in 357 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Milford United in July 1976, then played local football with North End. After leaving the Swans, the England international spent a season on loan at Aston Villa where he found his goalscoring form again to help the club secure promotion to the Premier League with a play-off victory over Derby County at Wembley. Joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1986, he helped win the Welsh Cup in 1987, promotion in 1987-88 and the Southern League title in 1988-89. Later with Great Yarmouth, Newport County and Abergavenny. Initially with Dewstonians, he moved via Ebbw Junction to Newport County in May 1938 and understudied former Swansea keeper Alex Ferguson in their 1938-39 Third Division (South) title triumph. Featuring in their 1959-60 promotion campaign, he later played for Hastings United and Tunbridge Wells. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. He was ever-present in the Shakers' 1982-83 promotion near-miss, moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in October 1984 and making four consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Barcelona-born centre back Jordi Amat joined the Swans after our League Cup winning campaign. SCOTT SINCLAIRThe Bath-born winger joined Bristol Rovers at the tender age of nine and became one of the youngest debutants for the first team at 15 when he came on as a substitute in a game against Leyton Orient in December 2004. The England Under-19 international was recalled by his parent club in January and joined Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season. Previously with Loughor Rovers, he moved to Swansea in May 1946 and twice helped win the London Combination Cup. Initially with Coventry City, he reunited with Tony Waiters at Plymouth Argyle in September 1973, helping reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and win promotion in 1974-75. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil but cricket became his priority and he achieved success with Glamorgan and Sussex. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. Moving to Lovells Athletic in July 1965, he won a fourth consecutive Welsh League championship medal in 1965-66 and later played for Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerleon. Dutch-born Kenji - son of former Ajax, Huddersfield and Blackpool midfielder Dean - moved to England at a young age. A prolific scorer as they finished Third Division (North) runners-up in 1949-50, he joined Guildford City in July 1950 and was twice leading marksman. Given his League debut in the following month's 1-0 win at Bradford City, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and had a loan spell at Carlisle United, making 14 League appearances for Swansea prior to joining Altrincham in August 1992. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 victory at Bury two months later and deputised for Tom Kiley in the heart of defence, making 21 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Kettering Town with his brother Colin in July 1954. Moving to Doncaster Rovers in August 1998, he became manager in March 2002, taking them to the Conference title in 2002-03 and Third Division title in 2003-04. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. He moved to Bedford Town in August 1970 and scouted for Nottingham Forest. Ex-England Youth international left-back Danny Bartley starred as Swansea City won promotion in two consecutive seasons under John Toshack. When Paulo Sousa left to manage at the Liberty, he brought the Spaniard with him. Photo Galleries. JIM PRESSDEEWelsh Youth left-back Jim Pressdee provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. Starring as the Swans finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and twice won the Welsh Cup, he netted 35 goals in 77 League games before moving to NAC Breda in February 1984, then played for Coventry, Lincoln, Newport and Merthyr before moving to Germany. He died in Northampton in August 1981. Initially with Whickham, he played for Blyth Spartans and Weymouth before moving to Tottenham Hotspur for 100,000 in January 1988. He played against eventual winners Spurs in the 1970-71 League Cup second round and scored once in 29 League games for Swansea prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in August 1971. Welsh teams of past and present have always been fiercely patriotic, with one exceptional talent amongst the hardworking group. Making 23 League appearances for the Swans before moving to Carmarthen Town in January 2003, he has also played for Port Talbot. Moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972, he was their captain, then manager during ten years at Penydarren Park, then played for Haverfordwest. A former Wrexham trainee, he signed professional in July 1990 and moved to Northwich Victoria in July 1991. He had a month at Cambridge United prior to joining Grays Athletic in November 2004, helping win the Conference South title and FA Trophy in 2004-05. DAI LEWISInside-forward Dai Lewis scored in Swansea's 1957-58 FA Cup third round defeat at Burnley. He was ever-present in 1975-76 but lost his place after injury and moved to Swansea in July 1977. He moved back to Greece for three seasons, before returning to English football with Middlesbrough. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. 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