welsh football players past and present

A former Manchester City junior, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1987 and starred as Swansea won promotion in 1987-88. Experienced midfielder Paul Reid played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. RON BURGESSFormer Welsh international wing-half Ron Burgess had a spell as Swansea's player-manager. Kerry joined Welsh Premier League side Neath in 2010 and then Merthyr Tydfil. After a short spell in Belgium with Genk, he now plays his football in Toronto. Scoring once in 11 League outings before joining Merthyr Tydfil in January 1981, he later played for Haverfordwest, Clydach, Morriston, Llanelli and BP Llandarcy. Welsh Youth full-back Roger Mullen understudied Wyndham Evans while at SwanseaCity. He joined Swansea in July 1976 and scored nine goals in 34 League games until injury ended his career in May 1978. His wing play was enough for German side Borussia Dortmund to purchase the player, but after only three starts he suffered an injury and had a prolonged period on the sidelines. Wales most talented player of this century not named Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey has never captured the headlines as often as his fellow Welshman when playing for The Dragons. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. Sold to Norwich City for 330,000 in August 1995, he was loaned to Northampton before joining Oldham Athletic for 165,000 in March 1997. But as the team struggled on the pitch, Gylfis ability was recognised by Everton and he moved in a deal worth around 35 million in August 2017. Experienced midfielder Pat Lally helped Swansea City win promotion in 1977-78. Alright, there may be better and far more experienced players that could be included, but you can't beat a bit of Andy King. Helped save the club after the Tony Petty era in 2001. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in January 1952, he played for Stafford Rangers and Shotton CW. He made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Scunthorpe United in August 1959, featuring in their 1961-62 promotion near-miss. He graduated from the Boca Juniors' Academy and spent a season with AC Kimberley in his native country before moving to the Vetch Field in August 2001. Laura McAllister receiving a Welsh cap from Robbie Savage (left) and Dean Saunders (right). He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. Young right-back David Pope briefly played for Swansea during the 1957-58 campaign. On his return to Swansea he enjoyed his best season at the club under Garry Monk on the way to an eighth-placed finish. Making 42 Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch, he was loaned to Cardiff City in September 1978, then played for Bridgend. DAI THOMAS (1)Long-serving Welsh international full-back Dai Thomas played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. ROY SAUNDERS Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. A very talented player, he was part of the squad that lifted the League One title and then played under new manager Paulo Sousa in the Championship. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in November 1984 and netting twice on his full League debut in their 2-1 win over Portsmouth a year later. He was a London taxi driver and died in March 2007. The game spread through the north of Wales first, before arriving in the south (likely due to the popularity of rugby in the region another of Wales favourite sports), with now well-known clubs like Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County AFC forming more than thirty years later (between 1899 and 1912). He made his debut for the club in the opening Premier League game of the 2012 season, an incredible 5-0 away win at QPR. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. DEREK DRAPERWelsh U-23 inside-forward Derek Draper was an influential figure in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup run. 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. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. WYNDHAM EVANSLong-serving defender was ever-present in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. But it was then Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers who persuaded the player to move permanently to SA1 in August 2010 and what a season it turned out to be for both parties. His last cap came in 1966 at 35 years old. He netted seven goals in 17 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Appearing for his country in the 1994 World Cup, he joined Chelsea for 900,000 in November 1995, then played for Everton, Fulham, Sheffield United and United States side Charleston Battery. He was a member of QPR's 2003-04 promotion squad and joined Swansea on trial in July 2004. 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. He played for Telstar, AFC 34 and Slotenvaart, then worked at ASDA in Swansea and Llansamlet until his death in October 2004. Briefly playing for the Cayman Islands in two friendly matches, he moved to Woking in May 2003 and joined Havant & Waterlooville in July 2004. 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. 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. 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. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. CHRIS COLEMANBrilliant left-back Chris Coleman was capped 31 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. He picked up where he left off in his three seasons back at the club, leading by example and helping the side retain its Premier League status. He then managed Haverfordwest and Morriston. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. He guested for Dundee during wartime service in the RAF, then helped them win the Scottish B Division title in 1946-47. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his first-team debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 4-1 FA Cup second round defeat at Macclesfield in December 2001. The Welshman never shied away from expectation either, scoring winning goals in big games vs the likes of Italy, Germany, France and Scotland. 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. Midfielder Richard Jones played for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. 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. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. After spells at Ammanford and Pembroke Borough, he re-joined Llanelli in July 1980 and also assisted Wyndham Evans at Carmarthen. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons, 'Jimmy' scored once in 89 League outings before returning to Yugoslavia in May 1983. 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. He eventually moved to Championship side Watford, becoming the clubs leading goalscorer in consecutive seasons. Re-joining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004. Displaced by the arrival of Noel Dwyer, he made 370 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bath City in July 1964, then emigrated to Australia and played for Prague, Sydney. He later played for Exeter City and Llanelli. Starring in their 1978-79 promotion near-miss, he briefly re-joined Southampton in March 1985. Players are listed according to the date of their first-team debut for the club. Joining Halifax Town initially on loan in September 2002, he later played for Morecambe before becoming a member of Tranmere's coaching staff in July 2004. Locally born, he played for Port Tennant Stars, Goytre United, Pontardawe and Carmarthen before moving to the Vetch Field in July 2002. SCOTT FITZGERALDStriker Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. At the conclusion of his Swans deal, Courtney joined Newport County. A talented, ball-playing central defender, he was larger than life on and off the field during a stint in SA1 that included the League Cup triumph at Wembley in 2013. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. LES CHAPPELLExperienced midfielder Les Chappell starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. His football career was badly affected by the Second World War and he played for Kingswood Aero Engineers and Soundwell before joining Bristol Rovers in August 1946. He made 57 League appearances before displaced by Dai Davies and moved to Ryoden in July 1982. He developed with Milford United and Haverfordwest, then skippered Pembroke Borough to promotion in 1947-48 and was selected for the 1948 Great Britain Olympic squad. Initially with Cardiff City, he moved to Liverpool in November 1970 and helped win the League Championship three times, UEFA Cup twice and FA Cup in 1974. He moved to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving David Giles in February 1982 and netted 11 goals in 37 League games for Swansea before joining Barnsley in July 1984. He was ever-present in 1975-76 but lost his place after injury and moved to Swansea in July 1977. Later successful as Haverfordwest's player-manager, he then had a spell as Briton Ferry's assistant-boss and also coached Swansea's junior sides. Initially as a member of the clubs Under 20 squad, he made two first team appearances against Celtic before joining the Swans in January 2014 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Welsh international winger Len Allchurch was capped seven times whilst at Swansea. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. In 2009 he took the opportunity to join Swansea where he joined fellow countryman Dorus de Vries and Ferrie Bodde. REG CUNLIFFEVersatile left-back Reg Cunliffe featured in Swansea's 1947 London Combination Cup final triumph. Rugged central defender Matt Bound was an important figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He returned to the Football League with Ipswich and QPR. Former Welsh Youth left-back Dean Holtham played for Swansea City during the 1983-84 season. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. He joined Cardiff City for 85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. The club game in Wales is in a buoyant position too, with Cardiff City and Swansea City both enjoying recent campaigns in the top flight of the English league system, while eight womens teams compete each season in the domestic Adran Premier League. JAMIE DAVIESTeenage striker Jamie Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 1998-99 campaign. PHIL EVANSYoung central defender Phil Evans briefly played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. He starred in a successful reserve team and made a significant contribution as the Swans reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. A fiery competitor, he secured a regular first-team slot while at Moss Rose and moved to Halifax Town in August 2004. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in April 1982. He helped them win the Welsh League 'double' in 1953-54, then managed Pembroke and Milford United. He was reunited with Nick Cusack at Swansea in July 2002 and netted three goals in 12 Third Division games prior to joining Kettering Town in July 2003. The 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. A former Burnley apprentice, he impressed with Rhyl and Bangor City before joining Swansea for 20,000 in September 1999. By the age of 27, he already had 75 caps. Awarded the MBE, he later worked as a storeman and died in Swansea in May 1997. A former Brentford trainee, he signed professional in July 2001 and overcame a bout a glandular fever to make his League debut in their 1-0 victory at Luton Town in February 2003. He scored in their 1988 Sherpa Van Trophy final triumph, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive years. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. Later with Great Yarmouth, Newport County and Abergavenny. He played alongside Rory Keane, making 88 League appearances prior to joining Ipswich Town with Sammy McCrory in March 1950. The following season, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of 20.5 million. Locally born, he impressed with Swansea League side St Judes before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. He died in February 2005. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. Moving to Swansea in January 2003, he netted three goals in 40 League outings before returning to Burnley in March 2004. Centre-forward Len Rowden made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City in October 1953. Joining Chester in August 1974, he featured as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. JOHN ROBERTSYoung centre-forward John Roberts was Swansea's leading marksman in 1966-67. Welsh U-21 right-back Stuart Jones was a fringe member of Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion winning squad. He signed for West Ham United in the summer of 2018. Playing 22 League games for the Swans before joining Milford United in July 1951, he later joined Llanelly. He was brought to the club on a season-long loan from Liverpool in July 2007 and the youngster proved a big hit in his one and only season at the Liberty. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. He later played for Bury, Newport county and Burnley again, then coached various clubs including Llanelli and has worked in the media. He died in Lichfield in September 2002. His first start was in that season's 3-2 defeat at home to Hull City and he played five League games, signing professional for Swansea in July 2004. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. He helped Palace reach the FA Cup final in 1990, then win the ZDS Cup in 1991 and First Division title in 1993-94. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Helped Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. 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. He moved to Woking in August 2004 and played for them in the 2006 FA Trophy final. During his first game as a permanent Swan, he helped the squad to a first ever away league win at Anfield. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1962 and netted ten goals in 61 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby County for 5,000 in April 1966. He scored the third goal in that memorable play-off final win over Reading at Wembley and featured for the Swans in their opening Premier League clash against Manchester City the following August. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. Scott was a regular goalscorer from midfield for the Shots, earning himself a move to the Liberty in June 2010. 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. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. 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 moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining Coventry City in April 1962. He has also played for Northwich Victoria and Altrincham. The son of a Cardiff Italian restaurateur, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth two months before turning professional in April 1965. He appeared in the 2001 LDV Vans Trophy final, then helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2001-02. Born in the North East, Knight joined Middlesbrough in 2005 and after failing to make a first-team appearance was loaned out to Darlington and Oldham before signing for the Swans on a free transfer in August 2007. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Previously with Paris St Germain, he was loaned to Swansea along with Mattias Verschave in February 2001 and made his League debut in that month's 0-0 draw at home to Millwall. Versatile left-back Dave Rushbury featured as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Stephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. He was Norwich City's youngest-ever League debutant at 17 years 29 days old in April 1974 but had limited top-flight opportunities and joined Newcastle United for 150,000 in June 1979. 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. He was loaned to Charlton and Carlisle prior to joining Swansea in August 1987. He moved to Bedford Town in August 1970 and scouted for Nottingham Forest. Midfielder Damien Lacey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Team News. The England Under-19 international was recalled by his parent club in January and joined Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for the club in a League Cup tie against Northampton Town and a Premier League start against Blackburn Rovers. 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. His outstanding performances earned him the Wales Player of the Year award for 2012 and he went on to follow Brendan Rodgers to Liverpool in a 15million deal in the summer after 128 appearances (35 as sub) and seven goals. Versatile striker John Hughes helped Swansea City take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. Signing professional for Manchester United in March 1960, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Harry Gregg and moved to the Vetch Field in May 1964. Helping them win promotion in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in exchange for Chris Marustik in October 1985 and netted six goals in 35 League games prior to joining Newport County in August 1986. Later with Newport, Llanelli, Skewen and Neath. GARETH HOPKINSWinger Gareth Hopkins helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. He was a promotion winner again in 1999-2000 and rejoined Bury in October 2002. Re-joining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. Former Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Dil John contested a first-team slot with George Heyes while at Swansea. He played for Swindon and Lincoln before moving to Cardiff City in July 1987. 22.01.2023 16:02. 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. 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. He helped Swansea reach the Welsh Cup final in 1950 and win that year's London Combination Cup final, making 12 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in August 1950. Welsh international central defender Paul Price was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. Arsenal Football Club : Country: England : Founded: 01/10/1886 . Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field and impressed in a successful reserve team before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Grimsby in November 1962. The Republic of Ireland international mainly occupied an attack-minded wingback role in head coach Russell Martins side. 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. Moved to Llanelly in May 1955. He arrived on a season-long loan from Espanyol and won over the Swans fans early on with his winning goal against Cardiff in a League Cup tie. He understudied long-serving Herbie Williams and made 12 League appearances for the Swans prior to joining Ton Pentre in July 1973, then played for Ferndale and switched between the two for the remainder of his career, becoming Ferndale's player-boss. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. A former Nottingham Forest trainee, he signed professional in December 1999 and was given his League debut in their 3-1 victory at Stockport County in February 2002. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to struggling Swansea on transfer deadline day in March 1991. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. 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. Joining Halifax Town initially on loan in September 2002, he later played for Morecambe before becoming a member of Tranmere's coaching staff in July 2004. Helping them achieve a promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1979-80, he was a ECWC quarter-finalist in 1980-81, then had a loan spell at Swindon Town. 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