LEIGHTON PHILLIPSWelsh international central defender Leighton Phillips was an experienced figure as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He was managing director of Ross Electrical, then a publican and died in Kirkcaldy in July 2000. France international Gomis took the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League after his contract expired at Lyon, signing on a free transfer for the Swans in June 2014. But that - along with some god given talent - is what allowed him to go on and make just under 300 Premier League appearances. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. He later played for Notts County, AO Chania, Yeovil and a host ofnon-league clubs. Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries. Moving to Swansea on non-contract terms in September 1997, he made seven Third Division appearances before joining Wisbech Town in December 1997. Welsh international winger Len Allchurch was capped seven times whilst at Swansea. '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. Starting with hometown Kolding, he played for Ajax prior to joining Liverpool in August 1984, helping win the League Championship three times and FA Cup twice. He rejoined Swansea in March 1985 and netted 43 goals in 127 League games, then played for Barry and Llanelli. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. Locally born, he was 15 years 289 days old when he came on as substitute in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Southport in December 1974. He later managed Llanelli and Carmarthen. After two loan spells at Lincoln City, he joined Telford United in October 1999 and later played for Sheffield, Caernarvon Town, Halifax Town, Ilkeston Town and Buxton. Initially with Ynystawe United, he moved via Clydach United to Swansea in June 1946 and helped twice win the London Combination Cup. He starred as they won promotion and were League Cup finalists in 1974-75, then played for Cardiff City and Hereford United before joining Portsmouth in March 1982. The "Welsh Wizard" Billy Meredith was one of the early stars of Football. Signing professional for Bolton in August 1932, he starred as they won promotion and were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1934-35. Kenny Jackett signed him in November 2004 and he helped Swansea win the FAW Cup that season but was sacked by Swans in January 2006 after being banned for six months for drug abuse. Versatile midfielder Clive Freeman was a Terry Yorath signing for Swansea City. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. ROY EVANSWelsh international right-back Roy Jones starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. 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. Former Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Dil John contested a first-team slot with George Heyes while at Swansea. His first Premier League goal came with a late winner against Arsenal and the introduction of his panther goal celebration. He overcame a knee injury to score four goals in 11 Fourth Division games prior to joining Newport County in September 1969, then played for Barry and Bridgend again before emigrating to Australia. Signing professional for Liverpool in December 1974, he made his First Division debut in place of Alan Hansen in their 3-1 win at home to West Brom in August 1979. 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. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. He played for Aberystwyth Town and represented British Universities while studying geography at Aberystwyth University before signing professional at the Vetch Field in August 1963. He played his final Swans game at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final in 2011, and was later reunited with Rodgers at Liverpool after a big-money move. COLIN SULLIVANFormer England U-23 left-back Colin Sullivan was a member of John Bond's squad at Swansea City. He joined Swansea on loan in March 1989 and helped reach the Welsh Cup final, netting three goals in 14 League games while at the Vetch Field. Moving to the Vetch Field in May 1950, he scored twice in 15 Second Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Pembroke in July 1951. By 2006, he was the youngest goalscorer in Wales history via a freekick vs Slovakia. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Manchester City five months later and also appeared in the 2-2 draw at Bristol Rovers in September 1947. Initially a Hull City amateur, he joined Liverpool in May 1948 and featured in consecutive promotion near-misses, moving to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving Des Palmer in March 1959. In total, he made 104 appearances (13 as sub), scoring 51 goals. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Helping the Gunners win the Football Combination title in 1983-84, he spent the 1984-85 campaign on loan to Leyton Orient. He also appeared in a central defensive role and netted six goals in 63 League outings but lost his place under Brian Flynn. Goalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Re-joining Cardiff in an exchange deal in September 1972, he starred in three Welsh Cup final successes and their 1975-76 promotion triumph. He played for Tower United in the Swansea League before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1958 and was given his League debut in place of Mal Kennedy in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Stoke City in February 1959. Later with Cork City and Galway United. RON BURGESSFormer Welsh international wing-half Ron Burgess had a spell as Swansea's player-manager. He signed for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus where he played for two seasons before returning home to Spain with Alcorcon. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1947, he made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Exeter six months later and appeared in two Welsh Cup finals including the 1950 success. We will promote things to help pay for everything. He featured as they won promotion and were Coca-Cola Cup semi-finalists in 1996-97, joining Macclesfield for 15,000 in March 1998. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. He made 99 League appearances prior to joining Halifax Town for 47,500 in October 1991, missing just one match during their fateful 1992-93 campaign. COLIN PARK Welsh Youth goalkeeper Colin Park made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe United in September 1963. He has also coached various Welsh clubs. Moving to Swansea for 150,000 in January 2006, he had fitness problems and returned from a loan spell back at Yeovil to appear in the 2007-08 Johnstone's Paint Trophy southern final first-leg. Hehelpedthe club to retain its Premier League status in his first season, chipping in with a couple of key goals, but could not repeat the feat in 2018 as the Swans fell out of the top-flight. He later worked as a fireman at Fernhill Tower Colliery and died in Treherbert in March 1986. Sun Sign: Cancer. During his time at the club he found himself loaned out to Port Talbot, before a spell in Sweden with Ostersunds FK. He was given his League debut in place of Tom Brown in the Swans' 4-1 defeat at home to Middlesbrough in October 1957, also appearing in the following month's 3-1 Second Division reverse at home to Rotherham United. The County Durham-born defender learned his trade as a youngster at Manchester United,also taking intwo loan spells at Swansea. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he was ever-present in 1956-57 and moved to Preston for 18,000 in July 1961. He played for Long Eaton and Alvechurch prior to joining Leicester City in June 1987, then had a spell with Peterborough United before moving to Motherwell for 100,000 in August 1989. PAUL MILLERExperienced central defender Paul Miller played for Swansea City during the 1990-91 campaign. Although spending six years at Pride Park he only managed to play 43 games, and was loaned out to both Port Vale and Bolton during his time at the club. He played for Farsley Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Farsley again and was an FA Vase finalist with Bridlington shortly before joining Swansea for 5,000 in August 1990. Ex-England Youth striker Aidan Newhouse helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. 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. Collins would later return to the capital and would feature more regularly for the Hammers, eventually ending his top flight career with 279 appearances. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in July 1976, he gained top-flight experience and joined Newport County in September 1980. Fast striker John Williams had three spells at Swansea City. He starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. The former Espanyol and Getafe striker joined the Swans on loan from the latter in September 2013 as Michael Laudrup brought him to the Liberty. However, injuries curtailed his appearances during Brendan Rodgers time in charge, and he only featured in three Premier League games in our inaugural season at this level. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Portsmouth in December 1983 and played six Second Division games prior to joining Yeovil Town in July 1984. He made just three appearances for the Swans, and spent most of his time on the bench. He returned to Swansea as manager in February 2007, before taking over at Wigan and Everton. Locally born, he played for Sketty Church before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1948. He turned professional in July 1998 and returned from loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen to help Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. Ex-Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Huw Lake featured in Swansea City's 1983-84 relegation battle. KEITH HANVEYYoung defender Keith Hanvey spent the 1972-73 season on loan at Swansea City. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001. Initially with hometown Blackpool, where his father Len became club president, he joined Swansea in July 1977. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted 23 goals in 166 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 45,000 in September 1964. Welsh U-21 defender Leigh Devulgt was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title squad. His career was ended by a car accident and he went on to manage Fulham and the Wales national team. 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. Rugged central defender Matt Bound was an important figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He played nearly 300 games for Newport, reuniting with Billy Lucas at the Vetch Field in July 1967 and making eight Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining John Charles' Hereford United in July 1968. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. Flying winger Phil Purnell had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. He then played for QPR and Burnley again before moving to Swansea for 130,000 in May 1980. Later playing local football for many years with teams like Waunarlwydd, North End, Casuals and Drefach. Starring in their 1986-87 Isthmian League title triumph, he later played for Wealdstone, then managed Staines, Walton & Hersham, Hendon and Hemel Hempstead. Overall, Saunders netted 45 times in the Premier League in just under 200 appearances. COLIN CROTTYWelsh Youth striker Colin Crotty briefly played for Swansea during the 1968-69 campaign. From a notable local football family, he returned from national service in the RAF to sign professional at the Vetch Field in July 1953. ERNIE JONESWelsh international winger Ernie Jones was capped twice while at Swansea. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and also played for Shrewsbury and Bury. 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. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. GLYN DAVIESFormer Welsh Schoolboy left-back Glyn Davies played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. Starring in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph, he returned to Swansea for 45,000 in July 1981 and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1982. The speedy winger impressed and attracted interest from a number of clubs. His previous loan spell was with Yeovil Town in 2009-10, playing 46 games for the club and representing England in the Under-19 European Championships that same year. A move to Budapest Honved in Hungary followed before switching to Ho Chi Minh City FC in Vietnam on loan. At Reading he patiently waited his opportunity to break into the first team and made his debut in a League Cup tie at Luton Town in 2008. Republic of Ireland U-21 defender Derek Brazil had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 campaign. He made his professional debut in a League Cup tie against Aston Villa in 2005, and a month later played his first league game against Stockport County. Helped save the club after the Tony Petty era in 2001. 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. MIKE BASHAMEngland Youth international central defender Mike Basham featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. LEN HODGESInside-right Len Hodges briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. A leader on the field and a regular goalscorer from midfield for Accrington, he found it difficult at the Liberty to secure a place in the starting line-up and after only one season returned to his former club on a free transfer after 39 appearances (11 as sub). He made 62 appearances (31 as sub) for the Swans with 17 goals. Initially with Southampton, he joined Southend United in July 1949 and scored on his League debut in their 2-0 win over Notts County five months later. Republic of Ireland U-21 winger Matthew Rush had a successful loan spell at Swansea City during the 1993-94 season. He was capped at Scotland U-21 level against Denmark in February 1992. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at Colchester United the following month but failed to make any further first-team appearances behind the experienced Vic Gomersall and moved to Pembroke Borough in August 1969. Versatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. He was initially signed for the clubs under-21 side and played regularly for Scotland at both under-19 and under-21 level. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 defeat at Bradford City four months before turning professional in July 1996. He later played for Milford United, then worked for 3M's in Gorseinon and died locally in October 2001. Signing professional for Stoke City in January 1999, he featured in their 2001-02 promotion campaign and moved to Bristol City for 50,000 in January 2004. He was ever-present in the Shakers' 1982-83 promotion near-miss, moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in October 1984 and making four consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. 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. Signing professional for Walsall in May 1964, he made over 250 appearances for the Saddlers and scored at Everton in the 1971-72 FA Cup fourth round. 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. He scored a ten-minute hat-trick at West Brom in January 1992, netting 18 goals in 117 League outings for Swansea before reuniting with Billy Ayre at Blackpool in August 1992. After working in the media, he became Kidderminster Harriers' boss in May 1999 and plotted their 1999-2000 Conference title triumph. Burgess was appointed caretaker manager for a single match in 1965. Born in Wolverhampton, Ashley began his youth career at Tamworth before joining WBA where he was released at 16. PETER BODAKMuch-travelled midfielder Peter Bodak featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1951 and deputised for Jack O'Driscoll in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest October 1951. Joining Barry Town in August 1987, he had a spell with Newport County until the club folded in February 1989, then played football in Australia. Appearances and goals are composed of FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Football Championship and each competition's required qualification matches, as well as numerous international friendly tournaments and matches. He reunited with Harry Gregg at Shrewsbury Town in August 1968, then followed him to Swansea for 5,000 in January 1973. Hard-working winger Cyril Beech scored in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final triumph. He joined Stoke City in June 2005. He went on to play 87 times for his home-town club before going on loan to West Brom in 2008 and finally signing in a permanent 3.5m deal shortly after. NORMAN LAWSONVersatile outside-left Norman Lawson was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at the Vetch Field. 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