Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined Cheltenham Town in July 1958, then played for Margate. After winning his first game in charge - a 3-0 derby-day victory over Cardiff - Monk led the Swans to safety. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. 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. He made 96 League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Ipswich Town in August 1951. He also featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign and three Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring twice in 230 League games prior to joining Huddersfield for 50,000 in July 1989. Since then, he has played hundreds of matches across all competitions. Young outside-right Idwal Jones briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. Signing professional for Arsenal in June 1982, he featured in their 1987 Littlewoods Cup final triumph and was a finalist again them following season. He has represented his country at Under-19 level. JIMMY GILLIGANEx-England Youth striker Jimmy Gilligan was Swansea City's top scorer in 1990-91. A former Newcastle United trainee, he joined Sunderland in September 1988 and featured in their 1989-90 promotion campaign. He made 57 League appearances before displaced by Dai Davies and moved to Ryoden in July 1982. Featuring in their 1980-81 promotion campaign, he later played for Boston and Burton Albion before working for the PFA. Initially with Leyton Orient, he featured in their 1988-89 promotion campaign and played on loan for Cork City in that season's FAI Cup final. The FAW supports all levels of Football in Wales and our Dragon is the embodiment of that. Initially with Stirling Albion, he joined St Mirren for 50,000 in July 1987 and moved to the Vetch Field in a 300,000 triple transfer with Paul Chalmers and John Hughes in November 1989. At the end of his loan Edgar returned to his parent club after five appearances and one goal. GWYN GROVESWelsh Amateur international goalkeeper Gwyn Groves contested a first-team slot with Johnny King while at Swansea. But having worked with Rodgers during his time at Stamford Bridge, he jumped at the chance to play regularly in the first team at the Liberty and didn't disappoint during his short time at the club with six goals from 12 appearances (one as sub). Find out more about the greatest Welsh Football Players, including Gareth Bale, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage and Gary Speed. He impressed with Buckleys in his native Llanelli before joining Swansea in December 1956 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Huddersfield four months later. The diminutive midfielder made his mark with Las Palmas, helping them reach La Liga andbecame a regular performer in the Spanish top division over the followingseasons before a 11m move to the Swans in July 2017. His previous loan spell was with Yeovil Town in 2009-10, playing 46 games for the club and representing England in the Under-19 European Championships that same year. STEVE WILLIAMSFormer Welsh Schoolboy winger Steve Williams played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. He starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. CRAIG BEATTIEBeattie was a former Rangers schoolboy who made his name with arch-rivals Celtic. STEVE WATKINWelsh B international striker Steve Watkin featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. He netted four goals in 17 League outings for the Swans during the closing weeks. He made his debut coming off the bench in the 64th minute in a 1-0 home win against Queens Park Rangers and went on to make a further four sub appearances in Swans colours. 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. BARRY POWELLFormer England U-23 midfielder Barry Powell briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He later signed for Galatasaray and then Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. He moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in June 1998, making a significant contribution as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs and beat West Ham in the FA Cup third round in 1998-99. After progressing through the youth ranks, Rodon became a key member of the first team. After a successful time with the club he moved to Scotland, signing for Dunfermline Athletic where he played in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic alongside another future Swan, Jason Scotland. 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. DAVID HODGSONFormer England U-21 striker David Hodgson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. Scoring for both sides in the 1981 FA Cup final, he reunited with John Bond at Burnley in August 1983, then Swansea in July 1985. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans gain promotion from League One and in the clubs first season back in the Championship he kept a club-record 22 clean sheets, winning the Football Leagues Golden Glove award in the process. He became a regular in the youth set up and signed his first professional contract in November 2012. had come through the academy at the Foxes and made his first-team debut against Wolves in October 27. The defender earned his first cap for Wales in the 2019-20 season in a 2-1 victory against Azerbaijan. The fiormer Spanish Under-21 international eventually left the Liberty Stadium in 2014 after 58 league appearances to join Lekhwiya in Doha, again under Laudrup. Right-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. After two years with Australian side Perth Azzurri, appearing alongside ex-Swans Colin Irwin and Tony Guard, he also played for Haverfordwest before becoming Swanseas player liaison officer. Returning from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil, he played for Swansea in the 2005-06 Football League Trophy match against Torquay United and joined Aldershot Town in June 2006. He joined Stockport County in July 2004, moving to Rotherham United in August 2005. Welsh Youth full-back Rob King briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1996-97 campaign. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal. He moved to Merthyr Tydfil in January 2004 and was leading marksman as they qualified for the Southern League Premier Division play-offs in 2004-05, gaining Welsh Semi-Pro honours. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. After leaving the club in December 2015, he went on to manage Leeds United, Middlesbrough,Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday. He has since moved back to France and has played for a host of clubs. Luke moved to Turkish side Elazigspor before joining the MLS in America. He joined Lewes in August 2004. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. GUILLEM BAUZABauza, more fondly known as Bussy was one of Roberto Martinezs first signings in the summer of 2007. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil but cricket became his priority and he achieved success with Glamorgan and Sussex. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. He joined Leeds on loan in November 2012, followed by temporary spells at Yeovil and Aberdeen. Resolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. Appearances and goals are composed of FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Football Championship and each competition's required qualification matches, as well as numerous international friendly tournaments and matches. MATTHEW RUSHRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Matthew Rush had a successful loan spell at Swansea City during the 1993-94 season. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. KEITH TODDWelsh U-23 centre-forward Keith Todd helped Swansea reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. 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. Same Welsh Cup - different eras: Newtown White Star, the second-ever winners (1878) and Bala Town, winners in 2017. Locally born, he impressed with local side Winch Wen before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1968. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. Later with Crewe Alexandra and Port Talbot. A regular for Wales at senior level and an excellent servant for the Swans with 179 appearances, he moved to Aston Villa in 2017 as part of a 5m swap deal for Jordon Ayew, gaining promotion back to the Premier League in 2019. Versatile centre-forward Denis Coughlin featured in Swansea's 1966-67 relegation battle. He switched to central defence and joined Arsenal for 35,000 in May 1969, featuring in their 1970-71 'double' campaign. He joined Stoke City in June 1977 and helped them regain top-flight status in 1978-79, moving to Sheffield United in August 1981. 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 made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 win at Rochdale in April 1968 and played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, making 119 League appearances before joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. 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. He topped their goalscoring charts in 1962-63 and later played for Bradford City, Margate and Canterbury City. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Hull on the final day of the 1991-92 season. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in December 1975 and became a favourite with his pace and sparkling control on the left wing. Midfielder Phil Boersma (above left) was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He was capped against France in October 1951 and followed Ronnie Burgess to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in September 1954. Signing professional for Manchester City in July 1970, he gained top-flight experience and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making his only League appearance in the following month's 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe. A former Leicester City trainee, he impressed with Worcester City before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1992. The former Rangers man and Scottish international arrived in Swansea in July 2018 after a two-year stint at Nottingham Forest. Wing-half Bobby Henning understudied Mel Charles while at Swansea. Ex-England Schoolboy striker Paul Wimbleton played for Swansea City during the 1992-93 campaign. Wing-half Alan Godderidge briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. He joined Hartlepool United in 2001 where he tasted first team action for the first time, moving on to Cambridge United, Boston United, Stockport County, Wycombe Wanderers, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall before joining the Swans on loan in December 2010. They played their first official match on 25 March 1876,[1] four years after England and Scotland played the first ever international football match. He was reunited with former youth team coach Brendan Rodgers but made just five appearances (three as sub). In January 2009, Krysiak once more went out on loan, this time with Scottish Premier League side Motherwell, and later joined Burton Albion on loan at the beginning of the new season. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at Cambridge United in May 1991. Making seven Second Division appearances for the Swans, he moved to Newport County in June 1959 and Carlisle United in June 1960, then finished his playing career with Llanelli and managed Garden Village. Initially with Millwall, he joined Bradford City for 80,000 in November 1990 and played alongside Sean McCarthy. He coached at Cardiff and Swansea, becoming assistant-manager at the Liberty under Brendan Rodgers and then Liverpool. After injury ended his career, he coached Oxford United, then was football development officer at Swansea and Southampton. DAI THOMAS (2)Welsh U-21 striker Dai Thomas featured prominently as Swansea City reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. He netted five goals in 38 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. KEN EVANSAgile goalkeeper Ken Evans helped Swansea take Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. Also played for Manchester City and New York City FC before retiring. MARK HUGHES Former Welsh Youth central defender Mark Hughes played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Joining Raith Rovers in May 1963, he starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Gillingham and scored his only goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory at Rotherham in Roberto Martinezs first game in charge. He also helped the Swans qualify for the promotion play-offs in 1992-93 and 1996-97, overcoming successive injury problems to score nine times in 106 League outings. His solitary Second Division appearance came in place of Billy Lucas in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Bury in April 1952. DARREN PERRETTStriker Darren Perrett scored the fastest hat-trick in Swansea City's history against Rhyl in a Welsh Cup tie in December 1994. Young striker Michael Moore briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. Subsequently playing for Afan Lido, Maesteg, Milford United, Llanelli, Ragged School and West End while working for the Post Office, he is currently part the coaching staff at Swansea City's Youth Academy and still lives locally. Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and helped Swansea reach the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Starting with Alkmaar 54, he joined Everwarm (Bridgend Town) in July 1975 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1976. A former Liverpool apprentice, he turned professional in January 1974 and made his First Division debut in their 1-1 draw at Spurs four months later. He reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1964, then became Ton Pentre's player-manager. 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. He starred in their 1969-70 promotion success and 1975-76 ECWC run, moving to Swansea in August 1976. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. However, the striker opted for a move back to the north east with Sunderland for 5m before he joined newly-promoted Hull and then Middleborough on loan. At the tournament held in Sweden, Allchurch was one of the first names on the team sheet, starting all 5 of Wales games as the British nation reached the QFs at the first time of trying. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. A former Watford apprentice, he turned professional in February 1982 and helped win the FA Youth Cup that season. Initially with South Liverpool, he joined Doncaster Rovers in February 1951 and made his League debut in their 2-0 win at home to Leeds United seven months later. DAVID D'AURIAWelsh Youth midfielder David D'Auria was a young member of Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion squad. He helped them win the Welsh League five times and Welsh Cup twice before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 2001, then Haverfordwest. In global and continental competitions, Wales have qualified for two FIFA World Cups in 1958 and 2022, reaching the quarter-finals in the former, and two UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020 in their history, reaching the semi-finals in the former. He was loaned to Burnley and QPR during the 2005-06 campaign prior to joining Swansea on loan in March 2006. Later with Hearts and Bath City. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. He has also coached at Leeds United. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . While at the Liberty, Shaun played for Wales at Under-19 level, and is also the current record caps holder at Under-21 level with 25 appearances to his name. Starring in their 1978-79 promotion near-miss, he briefly re-joined Southampton in March 1985. Signing pro for Oldham in 1979, he was ever-present in 1982-83. He netted 54 goals in 270 League games overall before joining Merthyr Tydfil in September 1996, then played for Carmarthen. Later joined the Swans' coaching staff under his friend Harry Griffiths. He got off to a winning start, making his debut in a 2-1 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Former Welsh international winger Billy Reed appeared for Swansea during the 1957-58 season. He had spells with Long Buckby, Cogenhoe United, Irthlingborough Diamonds and Corby Town prior to joining Oxford United for 20,000 in February 1993. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Millwall in September 2000, making a further four substitute appearances for the Swans before moving to Aberystwyth in July 2001. Locally born, he was a consistent goalscorer in Swansea's reserve team and made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Chester five months before turning professional in September 1968. Featuring in a midfield role after Harry Gregg became manager, his only goal in 81 League games came in Swansea's 3-1 win at home to Wrexham in December 1972. His solitary goal in 16 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at NorthamptonTown. He was 'Player of the Year' in 1993-94 and netted ten goals in 111 League games prior to joining Walsall in September 1996. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and was player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford. Signing professional for Halifax in January 1983, he made his League debut the following month and impressed in a struggling side. Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined Cheltenham Town in July 1958, then played for Margate. He contested a first-team slot with Dai Davies and Jimmy Rimmer, playing 20 League games before moving to Cardiff City in August 1985. He failed to secure a first-team slot at Bristol City before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948 and made his League debut in place of Jim Feeney in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient the following month. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. Dutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. DAVID GILESWelsh international midfielder David Giles featured in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Gomez was a classy Spanish midfielder who had a real eye for goal during his time at the Liberty. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. He was loaned to Scunthorpe before joining Chesterfield in December 1977 and moved to Swansea for 50,000 in September 1979. Later with Hearts and Bath City. 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