welsh football players past and present

JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. A regular since then, Davies has plenty more left in his Premier League tank. His time at the Liberty was a great success and he scored a number of stunning goals, including a brace at Wembley in the League Cup final win, plus a call up to the Dutch national team. A former Manchester United apprentice, he turned professional in October 1970 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in February 1974. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. Moving to Everwarm in July 1975, he has since played for Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Llanelli again and Ammanford. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. He impressed with Saffron Walden prior to joining Leyton Orient in August 1993 and was sold to Lincoln for 30,000 in July 1996. He has since gone on to make his mark in the Premier League with Chelsea, where he was an academy graduate; making two first-team appearances in 2016 before a successful loan move to Bristol City. (One of the Greatest Football Players of All Time) 1092. He progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in October 1949, making his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Barrow in January 1954. He remained in the top-flight after joining Watford in September 1987, then helped Brighton clinch promotion that season. 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. When Paulo Sousa left to manage at the Liberty, he brought the Spaniard with him. OWAIN TUDUR JONESWelsh international midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. He was leading marksman three times in the top-flight, moving to Sunderland for 29,500 in October 1950, then playing for Cardiff City, PSV Eindhoven, Newport County and Romford. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. Here then are 5 of the best to have represented Wales: Wales highest-ever goalscorer, Gareth Bale is also the most talented player his nation has produced in this century. He made 57 League appearances before displaced by Dai Davies and moved to Ryoden in July 1982. 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. Signing professional for Chelsea in September 1985, he was loaned to Partick Thistle before scoring the winner on his First Division debut against Arsenal in March 1987. After breaking into the first team squad in 2005 he was a regular until the club gained promotion to the Championship in 2008. The Welsh Footballer of the Year is an annual award chosen by the FAW, to determine the best player in Wales. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. Joining Rochdale initially on loan in February 1987, he finished leading marksman in two consecutive seasons but a pelvic injury ended his career. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. Overcoming a broken leg, he made 164 League appearances prior to joining Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Pembroke. Helping them win promotion in 1977-78, he briefly moved to Dartford in July 1978 and later trained to become a chiropodist with Leyton Orient. Initially with Alloa, he joined Blackpool in February 1968 and was a promotion winner in 1969-70. He moved to Sheffield United in April 1965, starring as they won promotion in 1970-71. He reverted to central defence and helped them twice win the Scottish First Division title and the B&Q Cup in 1994. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 2002 and also featured in Swansea's 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final triumph. His playing career was ended by a recurring back injury at the age of 28 and he became Preston's youth team manager. He was briefly with Chester before being sold to Watford for 8,000 in December 1971 and joined Aldershot in an exchange deal involving Roger Joslyn in November 1974. IZZY IRIEKPENEx-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. [9] His appearance record stood for 42 years until it was beaten by Ivor Allchurch in 1962,[10] who finished his career with 68 caps. A former Newport County trainee, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old against Bolton Wanderers in November 1986 and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1987, joining Hereford United in August 1988. He was loaned to Carlisle, Rotherham and Bury before joining Swansea in August 1992, scoring three times in 27 League outings while at the Vetch Field. His debut came against Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium in August, but he never became a regular in the side and within six months he hadjoined Sevilla on loan before completing a permanent move. He made his League debut as a substitute in the 4-1 victory at home to Mansfield Town in August 2003 that put Swansea top of the Third Division. He joined Swansea on loan during an injury crisis in February 1999 and made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Signing professional for Newcastle United in September 1963, he joined Barrow in March 1965 and starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. Signing professional for hometown Swansea in November 1949, he was twice leading marksman and scored as the Swans took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. JASON PRICEWelsh U-21 winger Jason Price starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. The London-born midfielder made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic when he was just 16 years and 59 days old to become the clubs youngest ever player. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1975 and he scored 19 times in 46 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Torquay United in November 1976. Starting with Bridgend Town, he joined Cheltenham Town in January 1992 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. He died in Fleetwood in August 2000. DAVID THEOBALDTall central defender David Theobald featured in Swansea City's 2002-03 relegation battle. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. A former Torquay United trainee, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1996 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United four months later. Ex-Welsh Amateur international outside-right Frank Donovan played for Swansea during the 1950-51 season. Initially with Grovesend Welfare, he represented Great Britain Boys Clubs and joined Cardiff City in May 1952. He moved to the Vetch Field for 125,000 in July 1993 and overcame a broken leg to make 61 League appearances for Swansea before joining Portsmouth for 35,000 in December 1996. Locally born, he was an apprentice fitter with Richard Thomas & Baldwins at Landore and part-time professional at the Vetch Field when he made his League debut in Swansea's thrilling 6-4 win at home to Bristol Rovers on Christmas Day 1957. When his contract expired he was picked up by then Swans manager Kenny Jacket in June 2008 and began a very successful time at the Liberty Stadium. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-2 draw at Colchester and played four League games for his hometown club prior to joining Barry Town in August 1979. He scored in the 2-1 FA Cup second defeat at home to Bristol Rovers and played three League games overall prior to joining Haverfordwest in 1987. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. Wing-half Davo Williams missed just one match for Swansea during the 1951-52 season. Welsh Youth central defender Keith Evans helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. He played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, netting 11 goals in 142 League games before reuniting with Billy Lucas at Newport County in June 1972. SHAUN CHAPPLEWelsh U-21 midfielder Shaun Chapple featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Moved to Kent League champions Sittingbourne in July 1958. JIMMY GILLIGANEx-England Youth striker Jimmy Gilligan was Swansea City's top scorer in 1990-91. Top scorer in 1985-86, he repeated the feat with Grimsby in 1986-87, then played for Cardiff City and Cheltenham. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 victory at home to Hereford United three months before turning professional in December 1996. Helping them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2004-05, he was also loaned to Oxford United and Walsall. He was a Second Division play-off finalist that season and loaned to Swansea in November 2004, briefly featuring in the 2004-05 promotion campaign. He played four successive Second Division games in place of the injured Beech and also helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Sold to Newport County for 1,500 in July 1950, he then joined Milford United and was captain and leading marksman in 1953-54. Tricky winger Marc Goodfellow had two spells at Swansea City. MAMADY SIDIBEMali international striker Mamady Sidibe appeared for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1988-89, he moved to Swansea in July 1993 and made seven League appearances prior to joining Barry Town in June 1994. He had spells with Hyde United and Connah's Quay Nomads prior to joining Barry Town in June 1995 and helped them win the League of Wales title in two consecutive seasons. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. Joe joined Crawley Town in 2012 where he quickly became a regular member of the squad. PAUL FURYWelsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his solitary League appearance for Swansea as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town two months before turning professional in July 1998. The Sweden international joined the Swans in January 2017, the latest move in a career that included spells with Hogaborgs BK, Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in November 1997 and was loaned to Rhayader Town before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town in May 1998. Also played for Llanelli. LEN HILLFormer Welsh Youth midfielder Len Hill appeared for Swansea City during the 1970-71 campaign. Rejoining Blackpool for 75,000 in January 1998, he helped win promotion in 2000-01 and the LDV Vans Trophy in 2002. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1998 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United. 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. Welsh U-21 striker James Thomas was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2002-03. 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. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. He was in the Leicester side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and made his top-level debut at home to Everton in a 2-2 draw in the opening game of the season. He played extensively in the Welsh League for Haverfordwest, Llanelli (twice), Maesteg, Port Talbot and Morriston. had come through the academy at the Foxes and made his first-team debut against Wolves in October 27. PAUL ATKINSONWinger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. Photo Galleries. He died in Northampton in August 1981. Portuguese left-back Joe Moreira played for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. DANNY BARWOODWelsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a Swansea City trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. most capped Welsh internationals of all time. LEIGHTON HARVEYTeenage midfielder Leighton Harvey helped SwanseaCity reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76. Sold to Newport County for 2,000 in June 1958, he later played for Romford and Merthyr Tydfil. A former amateur at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in August 1950 and was given his League debut in place of Terry Elwell in that month's 2-1 defeat at Hull City. Signing professional for Newcastle United in August 1995, he was loaned to Swansea in January 1997 and scored five times in 11 Third Division games whilst at the Vetch Field. Moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in November 1949, he was ever-present in two consecutive seasons and contested a first-team slot with Dai Thomas. KENNY MORGANSWelsh U-23 winger Ken Morgans helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in two consecutive seasons. Signing professional for hometown Luton in August 1986, he had limited opportunities in the top-flight and was loaned to Swansea in August 1989. DENNIS LAWRENCEThe Trinidadian joined Wrexham for 100,000 in 2001 from Defence Force, joining fellow countrymen Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards at the Racecourse. He had excellent technique and a wonderful football brain, impressing the most during the 2010-11 season. Later with Llanelly, Ammanford, Milford United, Haverfordwest and Bettws, he was a foreman at AWCO in Swansea, then a caretaker in the St David's Centre and died locally in October 2001. A catalogue of injury problems hampered his progress and he scored once in 104 League games before retiring on medical advice at 25 in January 2003. Later played for Hereford United and Port Talbot. KEVIN MOOREFlying winger Kevin Moore starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. 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. So, who are the best footballers from Wales? He moved to Everton for 350,000 in February 1974 and was a League Cup finalist in 1977, joining Swansea for 125,000 in July 1981. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. He was loaned to Fulham before joining Swansea in November 1997 and scored twice in 22 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field until sidelined by injury problems. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth and scored twice in 57 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being displaced by Welsh international Ray Daniel. A former QPR apprentice, he followed Basil Hayward from Bedford Town to Gillingham in July 1966 and joined Charlton Athletic for 5,000 in October 1970. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. FIFA World Cup qualifier, group E, Wales v Belgium at the Cardiff city stadium in Cardiff, South Wales on Tuesday 16th November 2021. The former Benfica, Deportivo La Coruna and Rennes forwardstayed in English football with a loan move to Nottingham Forest a year later, before having a successful time with Norwich City and Reading (loan). He played four successive Second Division games in place of the injured Beech and also helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. He helped Swansea win promotion in 1978-79 and 1980-81, then the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons. He joined Brentford in May 1937, then Blackpool in November 1938 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1947. GEOFF CRUDGINGTONEx-England Schoolboy goalkeeper Geoff Crudgington was ever-present in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He was a student at Cardiff College of Education when joining Swansea as an amateur in August 1970, making his League debut in that month's 4-1 defeat at Fulham. He returned from National Service to turn professional in October 1954 and made his League debut in the Swans' 2-0 victory at home to Leeds United three months later. Featuring in their 1981-82 Fourth Division title triumph, he had a spell at Swindon Town before briefly joining Swansea in September 1984, making 12 League appearances. Former Welsh Youth central defender Mark Hughes played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. View history. 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. He featured in their 2005-06 League One play-off final win over Swansea, moving to Port Vale in July 2007. .cls-1{fill:#fff;}. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1973. Playing in Swansea's youth team for the remainder of that season, he moved to Port Talbot in July 2001, then had a three month spell with Rushden & Diamonds and has since played for Pontardawe, Garden Village, Carmarthen, Llanelli, West End and in local football for St Josephs. Initially with Leicester United, he joined West Brom for 25,000 in August 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. Scottish winger Bob Lamie briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. 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. 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. KEVIN KENNERLEYMidfielder Kevin Kennerley had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in February 1954. Signing professional for Cardiff City in July 1994, he had limited first-team opportunities and moved to Barry Town in February 1996. Pembridge, who has won 54 caps for Wales, is now coaching at Fulham. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. He is currently on loan at CD Leganes in the Spanish top division. Welsh U-21 striker Dai Thomas featured prominently as Swansea City reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Fast striker Bryan Wade scored in Swansea City's 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. Helping them qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, he was loaned to Cardiff City before moving to Scunthorpe United in November 1993. He made 178 League appearances before moving to Glenavon in July 1974. He went on to net goals against FC Petrolal Ploiesti in the Europa League and one each in the Premier League against Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. He was a regular in the side for five seasons, playing in midfield and gaining two promotions while playing a key part in our first season in the Premier League. He featured 40 times (9 as sub) for Swansea before being released by Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2010-11 season. He played for Neath Boys and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field, making his League debut as substitute in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Darlington four months before turning professional in August 1976. Overcoming a broken leg, he later had spells with Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Bridgend, Maesteg Park and Port Talbot. He was recalled by his parent club in January after four months in SA1. He joined Aldershot in January 1989, then Cherries again, Woking, Weymouth, Newport IOW, Salisbury, Havant, Wokingham, Bashley, Eastleigh and BAT. He moved to Gillingham in February 1987, then played for Bournemouth and assisted several non-League clubs, managing Sittingbourne (twice), Gravesend and Hastings United. Welsh U-21 central defender Kevin Evans had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. His playing career was ended by a recurring back injury at the age of 28 and he became Preston's youth team manager. A free transfer saw Gerhard join the newly Premier League promoted Swans in August 2011 where he began as understudy to Michel Vorm. He had trials at several clubs, then briefly joined York City in September 2002 before playing in Spain. Starting with Bridgend Town, he joined Cheltenham Town in January 1992 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. 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. PETER DAVIESWing-half Peter Davies featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. He reunited with Warren Joyce at Hull City in July 1999, but an ankle injury hampered his progress and he joined Halifax Town in August 2001. Kuqis contract ran out at Palace and he played in Germany for a season before signing at the Liberty Stadium in 2010. RONNIE BRIGGSNorthern Ireland international goalkeeper Ronnie Briggs starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. He moved to Bath City with Johnny King in July 1964 and subsequently played for Lovells Athletic, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town, Merthyr again, Ton Pentre and Caerau. 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. Coleman was eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland, but this was never an option for him as he wanted to thrive for the Welsh side. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. Loaned to Swansea in November 1988, he netted three goals in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. Making his debut as substitute for Stuart Roberts in that month's 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town, he made five consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. However, the Welshman got an early start to his international career. He made his Premier League debut for Wigan against Aston Villa on the opening day of the 2009-10 season in a 2-0 win, and was in the Wigan side that lifted the FA Cup in 2012-13 before joining Sunderland. Much-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in Swansea City's goal. JOSH McEACHRANThe highly-rated youngster joined the Swans on loan from Chelsea halfway through the clubs maiden Premier League campaign in 2011-12. WENDELL MORGANOutside-left Wendell Morgan contested a first-team slot with Norman Lawson while at Swansea. Apart from a brief spell on loan to Werder Bremen in 2016, he remained at the club until the end of the 2016-2017 season before taking up a position as a scout for the club when his playing days ended. He helped the reserves win the Football Combination Second Division title that season, then the Welsh League First Division title two years running. Playing 322 games for Glamorgan CCC between 1949 and 1965, he had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Llanelly in the Welsh League. He moved to Rochdale in July 1980 and was leading marksman in 1980-81. He helped them win the Welsh League five times and Welsh Cup twice before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 2001, then Haverfordwest. 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. Starting with Crystal Palace, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1989 and netted three goals in 13 League outings. Moving to Orient as part of the Peter Kitchen deal in February 1979, he later played for Pembroke Borough, then spent three years with Australian side Spearwood Dalmatinac before managing Pembroke. Joining Swansea in August 2004, he featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final triumph and was ever-present as Kenny Jackett's side reached the League One play-off final last season. REG CUNLIFFEVersatile left-back Reg Cunliffe featured in Swansea's 1947 London Combination Cup final triumph. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. He moved to St Patrick's, then Shelbourne in December 2003, helping win the Irish League title that season. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. As the Swans progressed, so did Allen. With his contract up in the summer of 2007, Swans boss Roberto Martinez swooped to bring him to the Liberty Stadium for a mere 25,000. After impressing with Gainsborough Trinity, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1960 and his only Second Division appearance was in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at Liverpool four months later. Versatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. MARTIN HAYESFormer England U-21 striker Martin Hayes helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. His youth career began with Manchester City academy, before moving to rivals United in 2002. Moving to Barnet in August 1997, he featured as they qualified for the play-offs in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. Former England U-21 striker Martin Hayes helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Over the two years at the club, he secured ten clean sheets before returning to the Netherlands to former club SC Heerenveen. Former Welsh Schoolboy goalkeeper John Black played for Swansea in the 1964-65 Welsh Cup semi-final. Top scorer in 2004-05, he reunited with Kenny Jackett at Swansea for an initial 35,000 in July 2005 and appeared in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. 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