LEE CHAPMANFormer England U-21 striker Lee Chapman ended his playing career with Swansea City. Signing professional for Newport County in April 1986, he joined Chelsea for 95,000 in March 1987 and featured in their 1988-89 Second Division title campaign. 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. He played for Forest Green Rovers in the 1999 FA Trophy final, then re-joined Bath City. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. Moving to Plymouth Argyle in August 1983, he starred as they were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1983-84, then returned from a spell at Rotherham in March 1986. After leaving the club in December 2015, he went on to manage Leeds United, Middlesbrough,Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday. Former England international Emlyn Hughes briefly skippered Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. Scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Hull City in May 2003 that saw the Swans escape relegation to the Conference, he netted 16 goals in 57 League outings until a recurring knee injury ended his playing career in July 2005. The young defender joined Premier League club Watford the following season on a five-year deal before arriving at the Swansea City on loan in July 2019. Re-joining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. Ex-England international midfielder Ray Kennedy helped Swansea City finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Helping Port Vale reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1976-77, he joined Stafford Rangers in July 1978 and later played for NantwichTown and Droylsden. He helped the reserves win the Football Combination Second Division title that season, then the Welsh League First Division title two years running. His solitary goal in 12 League outings came in the 3-0 victory at home to Bury two months later and he returned to Newport for 2,500 in January 1972, featuring in their 1972-73 promotion near-miss. He helped reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1980-81 and moved to Wolves in December 1986, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive seasons, also the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1988. DON PEARSONWing-half Don Pearson appeared for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup final. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in September 1957, his only other Second Division appearance was in the 3-1 reverse against Rotherham two months later. He made his First Division debut as substitute in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in May 1983 and scored twice in 19 League games prior to joining Llanelli in July 1984. 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. A former Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Lincoln City in April 1985. Helping win the West Wales Senior Cup that season, his only goal in ten Second Division games clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory over Bristol City in December 1955. He joined West Brom for 25,000 in March 1988, moving to Swansea in January 1989 and netting once in 19 League outings. He featured in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, playing in all four divisions and helping to win the Welsh Cup in 1981. He struggled to recapture his best form after breaking his leg in a reserve match and netted six goals in 37 League games for the Swans before reuniting with Colin Appleton at Exeter City in September 1985. Former Scotland international goalkeeper Dave Stewart was ever-present as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He netted three goals in 146 League games prior to re-joining Cheltenham in July 2001, then played for Forest Green again and Bath City. In an eight-season career at the club, Ashley became ever-present in the centre of defence, captaining the side to the League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in 2013. Prior to his spell at Oakwell, Mawson had spells at Brentford, Maidstone, Luton Town, Welling United and Wycombe Wanderers. Welsh international midfielder Alan Davies was an important figure in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion success. Briefly playing for the Cayman Islands in two friendly matches, he moved to Woking in May 2003 and joined Havant & Waterlooville in July 2004. The intention was that in due course the archive would include the full results of all Wales international matches complete with team line-ups. Graham started his career at Middlesbrough where he made 15 appearances before loan spells at Derby, Leeds, Blackpool and Carlisle. 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. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Rochdale three months later and also appeared as a substitute in the 2-2 draw against Torquay on the final day of the 2001-02 season. Welsh Youth outside-right Malcolm Gilligan briefly played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. KERRY MORGANA diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. 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. CLIFF EDWARDSGoalkeeper Cliff Edwards understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. His first club in professional football was Aston Villa, but after failing to break into the first team squad he was loaned out to Wycombe where he made 14 appearances. Locally born, he impressed with BP Llandarcy before joining Swansea in July 1956 and made his Second Division debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Grimsby Town in November 1958. JAN BEKKERStriker Jan Bekker featured in Swansea City's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. The son of Roy Chapman, he began with Stoke City and was twice top scorer prior to joining Arsenal for 500,000 in August 1982. With the Swans relegated at the end of a difficult 2017-18 season that saw three different managers in charge of the club, Jordan joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018-2019 season. He made his debut as a late substitute in the opening Premier League game at Manchester City, scoring his first goalat home to West Brom three weeks later. Now works in the media. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1975, he was unable to prevent their slide from the Second Division to Fourth and joined Bury in August 1982. 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. Trevor Morris paid 6,500 for him in October 1961 and he netted three goals in 16 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Brighton for 7,000 in July 1962. Vorm had spent a season on loan at Den Bosch before returning to Utrechts first team where he made 136 appearances over six seasons. MP Stats for iPad. CARL SLEEHard-tackling defender Carl Slee was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1969-70 promotion triumph. He helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. Later with Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Barry Town and Goytre. Signing professional for Liverpool in September 1966, he helped them win the League Championship and UEFA Cup in 1972-73 and was sold to Middlesbrough for 72,000 in December 1975. He moved to Rochdale in July 1980 and was leading marksman in 1980-81. Born in Barcelona, Jordi began his career at the Spanish giants before moving on to Real Madrid and playing in their B team. 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. Selected to represent the French Universities side while at Swansea, he moved to Clermont in July 2001, and also played for French rivals Rheims and Nimes. LYNDON SIMMONDSEx-Welsh Youth striker Lyndon Simmonds had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. Signing professional for Newcastle United in September 1963, he joined Barrow in March 1965 and starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. He netted three goals in 94 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his League career, becoming Ammanford's player-manager in July 1964. Initially with Ton Pentre, the Welsh Amateur international joined Lovells Athletic in July 1936 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1939. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. Scoring once in 11 League outings before joining Merthyr Tydfil in January 1981, he later played for Haverfordwest, Clydach, Morriston, Llanelli and BP Llandarcy. He had limited Premiership opportunities and was loaned to Burnley and Coventry City before joining Millwall, Exeter and Port Vale. BARRIE THOMASWelsh Youth central defender Barrie Thomas briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. After leaving SA1 he featured for a number of clubs including York, Darlington, Histon and Blyth Spartans. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians. Loaned to Swansea in October 1977, he made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field. HERBIE WILLIAMSLong-serving Welsh international inside-forward Herbie Williams was capped three times while at Swansea. Shaun began his career at his home-town club, making his way through the Swans youth ranks to make his first team debut in 2005 in a 3-1 defeat against Reading in a League Cup tie. JOHN LEWISWelsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Scoring 102 goals in 510 League games for Swansea, he emigrated to Australia in January 1975 and became player-coach of Woollongong. Gaining England B honours, he moved to Bolton Wanderers for 3,500,000 in October 1997 and subsequently played for Coventry City, Rushden & Diamonds, Wimbledon again, Havant & Waterlooville, Derby County and Weymouth. He appeared in the top-flight and netted four goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Charlton Athletic in June 1985, but a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1987. STEVE WILLIAMSFormer Welsh Schoolboy winger Steve Williams played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. He joined Exeter City for 8,000 in November 1974 and starred in their 1976-77 promotion success. Centre-half Brian Purcell featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph. Helping them win promotion and the Auto Windscreens Shield final that season, he moved to Swansea in July 2002 and scored once in four League outings until injury ended his career in December 2002. With the lack of opportunities open to him, Jazz moved out on loan to Crystal Palace and then Huddersfield Town. Goalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1981 and made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. Initially with Cwm Villa, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1936 and captained the 'Push & Run' side to the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. He netted eight goals in 41 League games while at the Vetch Field before being sold to Torquay United for 2,000 in March 1989. The son of former BristolCity forward Tommy Howarth, he began with Merthyr Tydfil and helped them win the Southern League title in 1947-48, moving to Aston Villa for 6,500 in June 1948. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001. He netted 66 goals in 233 League games for the Swans before joining Arsenal for 42,750 plus Dave Dodson and Peter Davies in March 1959. ALAN JONESWelsh U-23 central defender Alan Jones scored in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. Former England U-21 striker Lee Chapman ended his playing career with Swansea City. Young striker Glynn Hurst had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. Ex-Scotland international winger Tommy Hutchison had a spell as Swansea City's player-manager. Kenny Jackett signed him on loan in September 2004 and he was given his debut in the LDV Vans Trophy match against Luton Town, also making three substitute appearances in the Third Division. Initially with Shell Juniors and Burnell's Ironworks, he joined Port Vale in March 1938 and scored on his League debut in their 4-1 win over Rochdale the following month. He was sold to Liverpool for 200,000 in July 1974 and amassed a vast collection of honours before reuniting with John Toshack at Swansea for 160,000 in January 1982. Briefly with Northampton Town, he helped Millwall clinch the Fourth Division title in 1961-62, then played for Reading, Swindon Town, Brentford, Hillingdon, Folkestone and Stevenage. He played local football for Tower United and West End before signing professional for Swansea in February 1971, netting three goals in 15 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. 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. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Ex-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. ANDY ROBINSONMidfielder Andy Robinson played in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. GARY STANLEYVersatile midfielder Gary Stanley helped Swansea City win the Welsh Cup in 1982 and 1983. Brought up in Norway, he represented Norway as a youth before switching to represent Kosovo in 2013. Locally born, 'Ossie' was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in March 1969. Signing professional for Cardiff City in July 1994, he had limited first-team opportunities and moved to Barry Town in February 1996. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. 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. However, he again linked up with Martinez when the Spaniard took over at Premier League side Wigan in 2009, but he never recaptured his goal scoring form and moved on to Ipswich then Barnsley, before finally moving back to Scotland with Hamilton. He netted 12 times in 34 League games overall prior to joining Hartlepool United for 10,000 in November 1988 and was top scorer in their 1990-91 promotion success. He contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Rory Keane, featuring in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals including the 1950 success. He was a member of Swansea Rugby & Cricket Club committee until his death in September 2000. Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Peter Reeves briefly featured in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. Scoring 72 goals in 421 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in April 1964, he re-joined Swansea as coach in April 1967. He went on to manage Gillingham, facing the Swans in the FA Cup in 2019. STEVE TORPEYStriker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. He helped to beat Middlesbrough in the 1994-95 FA Cup third round replay and scored once in 29 League games prior to joining Peterborough United in December 1995. Taken from us far too soon, Gary Speed is gone but he will never be forgotten. Also played for Port Talbot and Afan Lido. He played in defence and midfield, helping Swansea twice qualify for the Third Division play-offs, then win the Third Division title in 1999-2000. He netted 11 goals in 152 League games before moving to Cardiff City in exchange for Roger Gibbins in October 1985. Locally born, the older brother of Cliff Jones, he turned professional for Swansea in September 1951 and played in two Welsh Cup finals, netting four goals in 121 League games prior to joining Newport County in June 1958. He joined Southampton in September 1962 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1962-63, moving via Coventry City to Swansea for 12,000 in October 1964. His potential saw Premier League side Chelsea sign Sinclair for an initial fee of 200,000 and he made his debut against Wycombe in the League Cup semi-final in 2007. He was a member of their 2000 Auto Windscreens Shield winning squad and moved to Rochdale for 100,000 in March 2001. While with the Reds he sampled European football in the Europa League and was an unused substitute in the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea in 2012. He was leading marksman in 1967-68 and joined Swansea for 5,000 in July 1970. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. Welsh international central defender Roy Paul gained the first nine of his 33 caps while at the Vetch Field. Later player-boss of Tondu Robins, he also managed Garw Athletic to promotion. Initially with Belfast Celtic, he joined Glenavon in January 1949 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1950, shortly after Welsh international Roy Paul was sold to Manchester City. He followed Alan Buckley to West Brom for 65,000 in February 1995 and reunited with Keith Alexander at Ilkeston Town in July 1997. Following a loan spell at Wimbledon, he moved to Swansea in January 1993 and netted eight goals in 61 League games prior to joining Southend United in August 1995. Initially with Oswestry Town, he joined Bradford City in August 1955 and moved to Everton in March 1956. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. Scoring 53 goals in 247 League games, he moved to QPR in November 1983. He's best remembered for his time at Fulham, and played a pivotal role in the west London club's famous run to the Europa League final during 2009/10. He was loaned to Barnsley in October 2005 and joined Swansea in January 2006. The son of former world show-jumping champion Derek Ricketts, he turned professional with Oxford United in April 2000 and was loaned to Nuneaton Borough before joining Telford United in August 2003. He made his Swans debut as a substitute in January against West Ham and scored his only goal in a 3-2 win at Newcastle United. Starting with Alkmaar 54, he joined Everwarm (Bridgend Town) in July 1975 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1976. The seasons that followed saw Joe consolidate his position in the first-team squad, with the midfielder going on to make his Under-21 and senior bows for Wales. His solitary appearance in a Swans shirt came in the 2-2 draw at Wolves in October 2011, and after a three-month spell he left the club. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. He was twice a Welsh Cup winner and ever-present in 1989-90, scoring twice in 160 League games prior to joining Crystal Palace for 275,000 in July 1991. Locally born, the son of former Swans captain Syd Lawrence, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-2 win at home to Workington five months later. 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. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. A 60,000 fee saw McLeod make the move permanent at the beginning of the 2005-06 campaign and made 52 appearances (14 as sub) and scored seven goals before joining Colchester the following season, Brighton, Wycombe and Chelmsford City. Featuring in their 1959-60 promotion campaign, he later played for Hastings United and Tunbridge Wells. He died in Northampton in August 1981. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Tony Bird in August 1997 and he netted five goals in 39 League outings before rejoining Connah's Quay in February 1999. After the Swans were relegated at the end of the 2017-18 season, he was transferred to Fulham for a fee believed to be in the region of 20m. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. Ex-England Youth winger Richie Appleby featured in Swansea's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He helped win the FA Trophy in 2002, Conference title in 2002-03 and League Two title in 2004-05. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1996 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Fulham eight months later and helped win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55, making ten Second Division appearances prior to joining Watford in July 1956. He was a physical training instructor at Gaiter College and had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Troedyrhiw before joining Swansea as an amateur in June 1952. 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. 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. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. KIERON DURKANRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Kieron Durkan appeared in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. He was a tenacious tackler with good positional sense and scored nine times in 172 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Southend United in July 1952. Re-joining Swansea in July 1969, he netted 60 goals in 347 League games overall before moving to Haverfordwest in July 1971. When the club brought in a new manager in the form of Tintin Marquez, Albert found himself surplus to requirements and Roberto Martinez brought both Serran and Jordi Gomez to the Liberty Stadium in the summer of 2008. 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