The club then astonished the football world by winning the Premier League title at the end of the 2015-2016 season, with King having the distinction of winning the top three divisions with the same club. Dutch-born Kenji - son of former Ajax, Huddersfield and Blackpool midfielder Dean - moved to England at a young age. Our iconic Dragon is inspired by the traditional art of Welsh slate carving, which can be clearly seen in its unique angles and crafted edges. Originally a midfielder, the competition in that position particularly strong and he moved back to a full-back position where he was able to gain more playing time and he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Norwich City in October 2011. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. Making four League appearances, he moved to Gresley the following month, then played for Barry, Gresley again, King's Lynn, Barwell and Coalville. Exciting winger Micky Conway featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1971, he made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers two months later. He re-joined Swansea in December 1980 and featured in consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, joining Southampton in November 1983. Long-serving defender was ever-present in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. A central defender at the tender age of 19, he was loaned out to Bristol City in 2010, impressing so much that he won their Player of the Year award with some outstanding performances. He went on to score 25 goals that season, departing to Sheffield Uniteds Bramall Lane at the end of the campaign. Returning to Swansea in June 2005, he became the first Swansea player to score at Liberty Stadium in a pre-season friendly against Fulham. PETER REEVESFormer Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Peter Reeves briefly featured in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. He was also chief scout, trainer, physio and manager between January 1975 and February 1978, then assistant-boss until his death in April 1978. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. He moved to Sheffield United in April 1965, starring as they won promotion in 1970-71. He featured as they won promotion and were Coca-Cola Cup semi-finalists in 1996-97, joining Macclesfield for 15,000 in March 1998. The development adds yet another chapter to the citys storied footballing heritage, and the latest (rather surprising) twist in Wales long relationship with the round ball with plenty more history still to be made. He netted three goals in 17 League games before moving to Grimsby Town in January 2006 and Bury. After a loan spell at Charlton Athletic, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1994 and scored twice in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in June 1949 and was twice ever-present, starring as Swansea took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. A former Wrexham trainee, he turned professional in July 1989 and scored in their 1991-92 FA Cup defeat of Arsenal. His solitary goal in 16 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at NorthamptonTown. He moved back to Ipswich on loan in March 2008. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for 50,000 in July 2000. His impressive form led to moves to Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich and finally a move to Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. Helping them win the First Division title in 1993 . A free transfer saw Gerhard join the newly Premier League promoted Swans in August 2011 where he began as understudy to Michel Vorm. His son Neil played for several clubs, including Glasgow Rangers, Ipswich Town and Grimsby Town. Mark Hughes was one of the key players for Manchester United in the early years of the Premier League, finishing the inaugural season as their top scorer. He was unable to prevent Swansea's relegation in 1964-65 and made 26 League appearances before joining Guildford City in November 1965, then played for Crewe Alexandra, Stockport County, Chester and Connah's Quay. Midfielder Martin Thomas featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. Initially with Chelsea, he made his First Division debut in their 2-1 victory at home to Middlesbrough in April 1979 and featured in their 1981-82 FA Cup run. IAN CALLAGHANFormer England international midfielder Ian Callaghan was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. 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. A former Burnley apprentice, he impressed with Rhyl and Bangor City before joining Swansea for 20,000 in September 1999. Liverpool youth star Rhian Brewster joined the Swans in January 2020 on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with former manager Steve Cooper with whom he won the under-17 World Cup title with England. GARY MOORETall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. The French full-back joined the Swans in June 2015 from St Etiennefor an undisclosed fee believed to be around 3m and made his debut in a League Cup tie against York City. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. The Swans never took up the option to sign him on a permanent deal and he moved to Hungary with Ferencvaros, before moving to the MLS in the United States with FC Dallas and then Cincinnati where he currently plays. Sold to Bury for 20,000 in August 1993, he was a promotion winner in 1995-96 and joined Ipswich Town in August 1997. Roy Bentley paid 26,000 for him in January 1972 and he netted five goals in 89 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Haverfordwest in August 1975. When Paulo Sousa left to manage at the Liberty, he brought the Spaniard with him. GEORGE KIRBYCentre-forward George Kirby starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. He was top scorer in 1951-52, joining Ipswich Town in July 1953. A dependable, attacking full-back capable of playing on both flanks, Gunter often captains Wales in Gareth Bales absence. Moving to Wrexham in March 1992, he later played for Halifax, Torquay, Weymouth, Merthyr, Carmarthen and Llanelli. Moving to Hull City in November 1995, he joined Swansea on loan in December 1997 and made his solitary League appearance in that month's 3-0 defeat at Rochdale. Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Glan Letheran took over from Geoff Crudgington at Swansea City. Making a significant contribution as the Swans reached the League One play-off final in 2005-06, he joined MK Dons in January 2007 and helped them qualify for the play-offs. The former FC Twente, Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers midfielder Leroy Fer first joined the Swans on loan in February 2016, making 11 appearances before making his stay in south Wales permanent in the summer of that year. 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. 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. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and Pontyclun's player-boss. Netting eight goals in 20 League games, he reunited with Cyril Lea at Colchester United in November 1985, then played for BuryTown. Tough-tackling left-half Bryn Jones helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in four successive seasons. 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 was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Notts County five months before turning professional in July 1981. He then played for Newport County until that club folded in February 1989, New Zealand side Point Chevalier, Hereford United, Worcester City, AFC Newport and Brecon Corries. He played for Forest Green Rovers in the 1999 FA Trophy final, then re-joined Bath City. He quit football after being released in May 1977. He was a season ticket holder until his death in January 1996. Locally born, he played for Tawe United, the same junior side that produced Trevor Ford, and worked for the Electrical Goods Company before turning professional with Swansea in April 1956. He moved to Bournemouth in February 1960, then had a spell with Northampton before reuniting with Bill McGarry at Watford in November 1963. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. Initially with Alloa, he joined Blackpool in February 1968 and was a promotion winner in 1969-70. Born in Lille, he was a prolific goalscorer in Paris St Germain's reserve team but had limited chances and was loaned to struggling Swansea in February 2001, together with French U-21 midfielder Nicolas Fabiano. Reuniting with former Swans coach Peter Nicholas at Llanelli in July 2002, he joined his local side Winch Wen soon afterwards but was then sidelined by a serious knee injury. He featured in two Welsh Cup finals, including the 1950 triumph, netting 35 goals in 205 League outings before becoming Newport County's player-boss in December 1953. He played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Pontardawe. 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. A former Doncaster apprentice, he had spells with Rotorua Suburbs, Worksop, Boston and Doncaster again before moving to Chesterfield in October 1993. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975. Despite wanting to keep Gomez at the club following a successful season, his price tag proved too much and he eventually followed Roberto Martinez to Wigan in the summer of 2009 after 51 appearances (seven as sub) and 14 goals. In February 2005 Kevin signed on loan for the Swans, making 11 appearances and helping the club win promotion to League One. 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. IAN DAVIESFormer Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. Helping them win the Southern League title and reach the FA Cup third round in 1970-71, he joined Folkestone in July 1972, then played for Merthyr Tydfil. GIL REECEEx-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. He moved to Hereford United in July 1964 and was a promotion winner in 1964-65, then had spells with Haverfordwest and Ton Pentre before re-joining Swansea in March 1967. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. Welsh professional footballer, Joe Allen, plays as a midfielder for Championship club,Stoke City, and the Welsh national team. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1985-86, he reunited with Dave Booth at Darlington in July 1988. He moved to the Vetch Field for 70,000 in October 1979, helping Swansea twice win the Welsh Cup and netting seven goals in 123 League games before being sold to Grimsby Town for 20,000 in September 1984. He stayed for two season and made 15 appearances (seven as sub) and scored five goals. He joined Wolves for 90,000 in August 1979 and captained their 1980 League Cup final success, becoming Rotherham's player-boss in September 1981. He made ten consecutive Second Division appearances in place of the injured Johnny King but then struggled to oust the Welsh international, playing 17 League games for Swansea before moving to Arbroath in September 1960. JAN MOLBYFormer Danish international midfielder Jan Molby managed Swansea City to the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. 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. BILLY LUCASWelsh international wing-half Billy Lucas skippered Swansea to the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. Locally born, he impressed with Swansea League side St Judes before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. He scored three times in 26 League games prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1987 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88, then the Southern League title in 1988-89. He moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining Coventry City in April 1962. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and managed Abercynon. Ex-England international goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer had two spells at Swansea City. COLIN CROTTYWelsh Youth striker Colin Crotty briefly played for Swansea during the 1968-69 campaign. His only League appearance was in the following month's 1-0 win at home to Aldershot and he returned to Haverfordwest in July 1968. His solitary Second Division appearance came in place of Billy Lucas in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Bury in April 1952. Starting with Manchester City, he was a promotion winner with Blackburn Rovers in 1979-80, Carlisle United in 1981-82 and Plymouth Argyle in 1985-86. He helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Hull in August 1950, also replacing the injured Cyril Beech as Swansea lost 6-0 at Sheffield United in their next match. 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. Initially with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988, helping Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989 and 1991. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. Reuniting with Harry Gregg at Crewe Alexandra in August 1976, he joined Southend United in July 1977 and was a promotion winner in 1977-78, then returned to the United States. Starring as they won promotion in 1978-79 and were ECWC quarter-finalists in 1979-80, he later played for Gloucester City. 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. The Trinidadian joined Wrexham for 100,000 in 2001 from Defence Force, joining fellow countrymen Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards at the Racecourse. A former Plymouth Argyle apprentice, he signed professional in October 1974 and was their longest-serving player as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. Attacking right-back Des Lyttle was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. JACK O'DRISCOLLIrish international winger Jack O'Driscoll was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Loaned to Swansea in March 1992, he made two League appearances. Loaned to Swansea in October 1977, he made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Signing professional for Celtic in July 1986, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1987. Skilful striker Carl Heggs appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. MP Stats for iPad. DARREN GALE Welsh U-21 striker Darren Gale scored in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. MATTHEW REESWelsh U-21 central defender Matt Rees had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. He later went on to feature for Swindon, Oldham Kansas City and Millwall. Ramsey had become a familiar face in the starting eleven by 2016, and was called up to the Euros squad as a result. Scoring on his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln, he also appeared in the next two matches against Hull City and Bristol Rovers. A winner of 13 Premier League titles, Giggs also won four FA Cups and two Champions League crowns, and played at the highest level into his 40s. 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. Mark was a schoolboy star, playing for his country from the age of 14 through to the Under-18 setup. He briefly played for French National Division side Istres, then joined Aberdeen in August 2002 and appeared in the Scottish Premier League before returning to France in May 2003, subsequently playing for Racing Club of Paris. BRIAN MURPHYRepublic of Ireland U-21 goalkeeper Brian Murphy was a member of Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy winning squad. His solitary goal in 30 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Fulham in May 1994 and he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in November 1995. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1995, under his father Frank and uncle Harry Redknapp, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1995 and scored once in nine Second Division games while at the Vetch Field. TONY GUARDYoung right-back Tony Guard briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. Former Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. The Welsh Footballer of the Year is an annual award chosen by the FAW, to determine the best player in Wales. 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. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. He re-joined Swansea in July 2001 and netted 18 goals in 113 League games overall. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. LEON KNIGHTEx-England Youth striker Leon Knight featured in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Unfortunately, the left-back was sent off after just 53 seconds in the first leg of the semi-finalat Nottingham Forest and as a result missed the final at Wembley. 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. Ghana international Jordan followed in the footsteps of elder brother Andre when he joined the Swans from Aston Villa in January 2017in a player exchange deal that saw Neil Taylor and a small fee go the other way. 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 helped win promotion and the Welsh Cup in 1987-88, then played for Merthyr and Yeovil. He made his League debut during an injury crisis in the Swans' 2-0 defeat at home to Cambridge United in October 2003 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot, making three further substitute appearances. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. Sold to Coventry City for 1,500,000 in August 1995, he moved via Bolton Wanderers to Fulham in July 1998 and featured in their 1998-99 Second Division title campaign. Moving to Aldershot in July 1958, he joined Haverfordwest in August 1959 and was top scorer in 1959-60. Tough, no-nonsense tackling, Ashley Williams was a nightmare defender to play against at his peak. 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