JOHN SHARPEVersatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. Versatile Welsh international Mel Charles was capped 21 times while at Swansea. Starring in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph, he returned to Swansea for 45,000 in July 1981 and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1982. Joining newly promoted Cheltenham Town in August 2002 and then Northwich Victoria. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. Pro Photography. 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. A former Torquay United trainee, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1996 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United four months later. 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. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. 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 was a member of their 1981 UEFA Cup winning squad, then had a spell with Beerschot before moving to Swansea in March 1985, scoring twice on his home debut as the Swans beat Preston 4-1. A former Sunderland trainee, he made his League debut against Plymouth Argyle three months before turning professional in July 1989. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. Signing professional for Rotherham United in February 1965, he was leading marksman in 1966-67 and moved to Blackburn Rovers for 20,000 plus Alan Gilliver in May 1968. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his solitary League appearance for Swansea as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town two months before turning professional in July 1998. 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. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. 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. Welsh Youth winger Ronnie Williams was a young member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. Gunter became ever-present for the Welsh side for over a decade, making at least 5 appearances annually. 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. Bafe failed to establish himself as a regular starter though with Wilfried Bony starting the majority of the games and he was loaned out to Marseille after 64 league games and 13 goals. A list of the 90 or so leagues that are known to have existed in Wales was compiled and work on this part of the project was reasonably well advanced. Versatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. He made two League appearances before becoming Barry's player-boss in August 1947, then played for Brighton and managed Scunthorpe. Dutch-born Kenji - son of former Ajax, Huddersfield and Blackpool midfielder Dean - moved to England at a young age. Featuring in their 1995 Anglo-Italian Cup final success, he joined Birmingham City for 250,000 in February 1996, then had spells with Reading, Cardiff City and Peterborough United until forced to retire in April 2005. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. He played his first game in the Israel Premier League in August 2005 with Nazareth Ilit, making 27 appearances overall and scoring four goals. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 2002 and also featured in Swansea's 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final triumph. After a fruitful time at Brunton Park, Graham signed a permanent deal with the Cumbrians and scored a host of goals that alerted higher division clubs to his ability. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. CHRIS TODDYoung defender Chris Todd featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. Signing professional for Coventry City in July 1986, he starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1989-90 and moved to Birmingham City in March 1993. Making 96 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he became Haverfordwest's player-boss in October 1960. He was Chester City's youngest-ever League debutant at 15 years 350 days in May 1988 and moved to Wimbledon for 100,000 in February 1990. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. Former England U-23 midfielder Barry Powell briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Caulker ended up having an exceptional season with the Swans, teaming up with Ashley Williams in the heart of the defence in the clubs inaugural Premier League season before returning to Spurs after 26 appearances. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians. He was later a driving instructor and a Spurs scout in West Wales, residing in Haverfordwest until his death in November 1987. Following a change of management at the Liberty, Grahams appearances for limited last season, despite scoring seven goals including the second in a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge in the Capital One Cup. Burgess was appointed caretaker manager for a single match in 1965. He was one of three players - Leon Britton and Garry Monk the other two - who played in all four divisions with the club after playing in the famous victory over Hull City at the Vetch Field that secured the Swans their Football League status at the end of the 2002-03 season. Initially with Abercynon Athletic, he joined Swansea in July 1964 and netted 16 goals in 37 League outings, moving to Northampton Town for 12,000 in November 1967. WALTER BOYDJamaican international striker Walter Boyd featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. His time at the Liberty saw him feature in four games as a substitute, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich. Initially with Leicester United, he joined West Brom for 25,000 in August 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. Winger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. PETER DONNELLYInside-forward Peter Donnelly played for Swansea during the 1961-62 campaign. Towards the end of the season, he suffered a knee injury which ended his time in SA1. Joining Barnsley initially on loan in January 2004, he scored in their 2005-06 League One play-off final success, moving to QPR in June 2007. Scoring nine goals in 270 League games, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil as player-manager in January 2000 and became a police officer in Scotland. His progress was hampered by successive injury problems and he made 19 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before his contract was cancelled in January 2005. NOEL DWYERRepublic of Ireland international goalkeeper Noel Dwyer was capped ten times while at the Vetch Field. var addy1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 = 'welshsoccerarchive' + '@'; He moved from QPR to Blackpool in January 2006. He retired in May 1951 and resided back in Swansea until his death in March 1994. Sam was then reunited with Kenny Jackett at Wolves. DAVID ROMOFormer French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. NEIL CUTLEREx-England Youth goalkeeper Neil Cutler had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. He was a member of their 1960 FA Cup final squad and joined Swansea for 10,000 in July 1962. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. Moving to Wrexham in July 1964, he returned from a loan spell at Glentoran to appear in the 1965 Welsh Cup final. He made his debut in Swansea's first post-war League match three months later and formed a notable half-back line with Roy Paul and Frankie Burns. Initially with Distillery, he joined Linfield in April 1944 and starred as they won the Irish League and Cup 'double' in two consecutive seasons. JIMMY LOVERIDGEWelsh U-21 striker Jimmy Loveridge scored twice in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. King eventually made his first-team debut in a 6-2 victory at Tranmere in the FA Cup, while being part of the Swans Under-21 team that won the Development League Two title. Having progressed to the full national side, the striker was used mainly as a substitute with the Swans and scored his only goal in the penultimate game of the 12-13 season at Wigan in a 3-2 win. He netted five goals in 38 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. Irish full-back Steve Leavy provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. The Austrian youngster arrived in January 2022 on loan until the end of the season from German side Borussia Monchengladbach. He moved to Coventry in January 1934 and starred in their 1935-36 Third Division (South) title triumph. He made his League debut in Swansea's 3-3 draw at home to Doncaster Rovers the following month and featured prominently as Harry Griffiths' side narrowly failed to win promotion in 1976-77. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. JOE DAVISExperienced defender Joe Davis was a Billy Lucas signing for Swansea. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Scottish striker Sandy Allan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Initially with hometown Caerleon, he joined Lovells Athletic in September 1961 and moved to Newport County in November 1962. Gomez was a classy Spanish midfielder who had a real eye for goal during his time at the Liberty. TONY GUARDYoung right-back Tony Guard briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. 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. 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. Moving to Cambridge in March 1996, he joined Stevenage Borough in July 1998 and later played for Doncaster, Goole, North Ferriby, Denaby, Brigg, Goole again and Hall Road Rangers. His solitary League appearance for Swansea was as substitute in the 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City in March 1969. Moving to Milford United in August 1954, he later played for Kilvey Athletic. Tough-tackling right-back Andy Gurney was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Loaned to Swansea in March 1970, he scored once in six League games. 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. Initially with Watford, he then played for Atlantas and scored their winner in the 2001 Lithuanian Cup final. Scoring nine times in 52 League outings for Swansea, he joined Carlisle United in March 1982. NIGEL FRENCHWelsh Youth winger Nigel French played under three managers while at Swansea City. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. Switches to Le Mans and Osasuna followed before, in January 2013, he signed an initial loan deal at the Liberty Stadium with a view to a permanent move. Wales has produced some of the very finest players to have graced the Premier League over the years. 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. A former Blackpool trainee, he signed professional in July 1994 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and joined Lincoln City in August 1997. He returned for a second loan spell on January 31, 2014, and impressed over seven games and one goal. He kept his place for the rest of that season but did not feature in the plans of new manager Harry Gregg as Swansea battled vainly to avoid relegation in 1972-73, making 11 Third Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Cork Celtic in July 1973. 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