After three seasons in the first team squad, he was persuaded to leave Spain and move to Wales to the Premier League with the Swans. Signing professional for Liverpool in November 1972, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1975 and scored twice in six League outings. Welsh Youth midfielder Huw Morgan played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. He eventually joined Championship side Hull City in August 2017 in a move that saw Sam Clucas come the other way. Initially with Rutherglen Glencairn, he joined Falkirk in December 1935 and moved to Brentford for 3,500 in June 1937. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. 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. WILL FOLEYStriker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. He played for Swansea in the 1952-53 FA Cup third round tie at holders Newcastle United and made 12 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Plymouth Argyle in November 1953. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in August 1981. TOMMY MUTTONFast striker Tommy Mutton briefly featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Grimsby Town in November 1983, he was unable to prevent relegation and played seven Second Division games prior to joining Port Talbot in July 1984. BILLY REESEx-Welsh Schoolboy winger Billy Rees helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. A former Derby County trainee, he signed professional in June 1992 but failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 1993. 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. Warren was a Northern Ireland international who signed for the Swans on a four-month loan from Cardiff City in August 2007. Also starring in their 1996-97 FA Cup run, he joined QPR in May 2000 and reunited with Brian Flynn at Swansea in August 2003. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. He was the South Wales scout for Plymouth Argyle and died in Swansea in June 2001. His time at the Liberty saw him feature in four games as a substitute, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich. Signing pro for Cardiff in 1973, he helped them win promotion in 1975-76 and reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1976-77. He joined Everton for 300,000 in August 1979 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and moved to Swansea for 150,000 in September 1981. Experienced winger Alf Bellis helped Swansea to reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. He was a season ticket holder until his death in January 1996. Released in May 1984, he played for Australian side Perth Azzuri, then in Singapore and Finland. Former England international midfielder Gerry Francis briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He impressed with Northwood prior to joining Watford in March 2003 and topped their goalscoring charts in 2003-04. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. He was leading marksman in 1993-94 and scored 26 times in 124 League games before being sold to Birmingham City for 350,000 in July 1995. Former Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Dil John contested a first-team slot with George Heyes while at Swansea. Signing professional for Spurs in May 1977, he starred in two consecutive FA Cup final triumphs and scored in their 1984 UEFA Cup final success. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. JASON BOWENWelsh international winger Jason Bowen starred in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He died in 1998. JEFF JOHNSONFormer Welsh Youth midfielder Jeff Johnson spent the 1972-73 season on loan to Swansea City. FRANKIE SQUIRESWelsh wartime international inside-right Frankie Squires appeared in Swansea's first post-war League match at home to West Brom. JACK HAINESVersatile inside-forward Jack Haines gained England international recognition after leaving Swansea. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. He died in Llanfyrnach in January 1981. He joined Leyton Orient for 5,000 in September 1967, then played for Heanor and resided in Derby until his death in November 2003. Helping the Swans avoid relegation, he made 12 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. He netted 22 goals in 143 League games prior to re-joining Ards in June 1968, winning many honours as a player, then manager. He joined Stoke City in August 1994, helping them qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1995-96, then had spells with Airdrie, Winsford United and Witton Albion. After working in the media, he became Kidderminster Harriers' boss in May 1999 and plotted their 1999-2000 Conference title triumph. He moved to Portsmouth in May 1967, then had a spell with Middlesbrough before joining Birmingham City in March 1971. Joining Aston Villa in September 1992, he scored twice in their 1994 League Cup final success, then played for Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford City. ROBBIE JAMESWelsh international midfielder Robbie James was capped 19 times while at Swansea City. After extending his stay in SA1 for a further two seasons, Bauza departed the Swans in May 2010 after 68 appearances (35 as sub) and 16 goals, going on to feature for Hereford, Northampton, Exeter City and Port Talbot in the League of Wales. Teenage defender Mark Davies briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1991-92 campaign. Currently a club ambassador. Fer had a successful start to his Premier League campaign scoring the winning goal away at Burnley at Turf Moor. Helping them win promotion three times, he also played for Newport County and Llanelli. The Narberth-born midfielder joined the Swansea City family as an 11-year-old, coming through the youth ranks before making his mark in the first team. Versatile central defender Glen Davies scored twice in Swansea City's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. The Manchester City teenager arrived on loan in January 2022 but found game time hard to come by in a fairly settled Swans back three. LEE JENKINSVersatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Netting eight goals in 20 League games, he reunited with Cyril Lea at Colchester United in November 1985, then played for BuryTown. He joined Cardiff City for 85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. He later played for Shrewsbury until injury ended his career. His legacy is the biggest collection of graphic material yet and hopefully an incentive for other clubs to research and make available their football heritage in the same way. Moving to Doncaster Rovers in July 1974, he had a spell with Portland Timbers before joining Swansea in September 1976. Initially with Crusaders, he joined Linfield in November 1941 and helped them win both the Irish League title and Irish Cup on three occasions, moving to the Vetch Field in December 1946. 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. Former Republic of Ireland U-23 midfielder Pat Morrissey had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. He joined the Swans in August 1948 and appeared in both matches against Reading over the Christmas period. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. His best years may have been past him by the time the Premier League was formed, but he still tucked 208 appearances away under his belt - becoming the first player to break the double century barrier. Young midfielder Craig Draper featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Briefly with Birmingham City, he joined Newport County in October 1984, then played for Cardiff again, Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport again, AFC Cardiff and Ebbw Vale. Versatile Welsh international Jeremy Charles (below) starred in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. 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 Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. Edit. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he was released and impressed with AFC Porth before rejoining Swansea for 7,500 in March 1994. Initially with Aberdeen, he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 100,000 in May 1969 and moved to Newcastle United for a similar fee in December 1974. He played local football in Warrington prior to joining Wrexham in May 1991 and helped them beat Arsenal in the 1991-92 FA Cup third round, then win promotion the following season and the Welsh Cup in 1995. Striker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. Initially with Crusaders, he joined Linfield in November 1941 and helped them win both the Irish League title and Irish Cup on three occasions, moving to the Vetch Field in December 1946. REUBEN AGBOOLAVersatile left-back Reuben Agboola gained Nigerian international recognition whilst at Swansea City. Later with Wivenhoe and St Albans City before being joint-manager of Hitchin Town. ADRIAN FORBESEx-England Youth winger Adrian Forbes featured prominently in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Educated in Brisbane, Australia, Kireturnedhome to sign for FC Seoul at the outset of his career. Previously with Ammanford, he moved to Swansea in December 1961 and scored on his first-team debut in Swansea's 3-1 League Cup second round victory at home to Swindon in September 1964. Moving to Haverfordwest in December 1989, the Welsh Semi-Pro international later played for Aberwystwyth, Haverfordwest again and Barry Town. He joined the club on a three-month emergency loan in September 2008, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Southampton but later returning to Birmingham at the end of his loan spell after two appearances. After five years in Portugal with Academica, then Naval, he reunited with Mark McGhee at Reading in September 1993 where injury ended his career. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in March 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Aldershot seven months later. Former Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. He featured in Saints' 1977-78 promotion success, moving to Gillingham for 30,000 in September 1978. Reuniting with John Bond at Swansea in February 1985, he made eight League appearances while at the Vetch Field, then played for South China and re-joined Wolves as a coach. PETER DAVIESWing-half Peter Davies featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. 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. Making three League appearances, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and starred in their 1961 Southern League Cup final success and 1963-64 Southern League title triumph before injury ended his career. Moving back to his native area, he has since played for Baldock Town, Leighton Town and Bedford Town. Welsh international striker Steve Lovell had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. Versatile inside-forward Jack Haines gained England international recognition after leaving Swansea. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1992, he made his League debut on loan to Colchester before joining Swansea initially on loan in March 1994. The Welsh international went on to make 33 appearances for the Jacks, scoring four times in all competitions including the outstanding solo breakaway goal against Brentford in the FA Cup in 2019. He turned professional in July 2004 and joined Swansea on loan at the same time as his team-mate Kevin McLeod was signed for 60,000 in February 2005. He was successful, taking a team of men that included a stonemason, miner and chimney sweep, up to Glasgow where they were hammered 4-0 by the home side. The Spaniard arrived from Espanyol on a one-year deal and featured for Spain in their Under-16 European Championship winning team, playing alongside Fernando Torres. After leaving the Liberty after 13 appearances (five as sub), Warren moved on to Dundee United and Sheffield Wednesday on loan, before finishing his professional career with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013. An experienced Welsh international - he won 51 caps for his country - he joined the Swans in July 1979 for 110,000 from Middlesbrough. IAN MARSH Teenage midfielder Ian Marsh briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1987-88 promotion campaign. Locally born, he played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. Later played for Baltimore Blast, Newport County and Southport. IAN CRANEYThe midfielder signed on loan in November 2006 from Accrington before making the move permanent in January 2007. 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. He emigrated to South Africa in 1965 and played cricket for North East Transvaal. Ivor Allchurch was Wales' star when they reached the last eight of the 1958 World Cup, but he doesn't feature here. He moved to Portsmouth in May 1967, then had a spell with Middlesbrough before joining Birmingham City in March 1971. He played for Abergavenny Thursdays, Ebbw Vale, Barry, Porth and Cwmammam. 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. His solitary Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on Christmas Day 1952. 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. He helped them win promotion in 1996-97, following Alan Cork to Swansea in June 1998. He helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup that season and was a Welsh Cup finalist again in 1969. A former Bolton Wanderers amateur, he joined hometown Swansea in October 1943 and featured in the first post-war League match against West Brom in August 1946. Moving to Swansea from Ton Pentre in October 1938, he was an important figure in the 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph and netted 14 goals in 160 League games prior to joining Manchester City in July 1950. Reykjavik-born Sigurdssonplayed with his home-town side Breioablik, gaining IcelandUnder-17 honours, before moving to England with Reading. Welsh U-23 midfielder Willie Screen was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1969-70 promotion success. He scored on his League debut in their 3-0 win at home to Torquay the following month and helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1947-48. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and a member of the West Wales Senior Cup winning squad shortly before signing professional in July 1991. The Republic of Ireland international mainly occupied an attack-minded wingback role in head coach Russell Martins side. Signing professional for Walsall in May 1964, he made over 250 appearances for the Saddlers and scored at Everton in the 1971-72 FA Cup fourth round. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in March 1984 and was given his League debut as a substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at Shrewsbury. Scoring four goals in 72 League outings while at the Vetch Field, he joined Portsmouth in January 1984, then played for Wichita Wings and Bristol City. 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