SWANSEA CITY PAST PLAYERS (Post War) A-Z. McKay fit into the Graham Potters style of play straight away, making 30 appearances in the 2018-19 campaign. Playing 322 games for Glamorgan CCC between 1949 and 1965, he had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Llanelly in the Welsh League. 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. Making 42 Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch, he was loaned to Cardiff City in September 1978, then played for Bridgend. RICHARD JONESMidfielder Richard Jones played for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. Versatile midfielder Clive Freeman was a Terry Yorath signing for Swansea City. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. Welsh international winger Barrie Jones scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Signing professional for Rotherham United in January 1962, he moved to Cardiff City for 11,000 in January 1966 and helped them reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. NIGEL DALLINGWinger Nigel Dalling remains the youngest player to appear in the Football League for Swansea City. 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. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he moved via Cardiff City to Kingstonian and was an FA Trophy winner in 1999 and 2000, then played for Henley and Bromley. Scoring four goals in 72 League outings while at the Vetch Field, he joined Portsmouth in January 1984, then played for Wichita Wings and Bristol City. His only other Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-2 defeat at home to QPR two months later. He joined Swansea for 50,000 in October 1997 and had a spell as player-manager, netting 13 goals in 198 League games before leaving in September 2002. 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. Sold to Hearts for 15,000 in December 1974, he reunited with Jimmy Scoular at Newport County in October 1976 and later played for Barry Town. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-2 defeat at Bury seven months later, he made four Second Division appearances prior to joining Harry Griffiths' Merthyr Tydfil in March 1965, then played for Knighton, Cinderford, Caerau, Ton Pentre and Barry Town. He joined Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. He turned pro in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1987, netting three goals in 41 League outings before moving to Newport County in July 1988 until their demise. JAMIE WOODCayman Islands international striker Jamie Wood appeared for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. Pembridge, who has won 54 caps for Wales, is now coaching at Fulham. 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. If you have tried in the past to contact us and not had a response, please accept our apololgies. 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. CASEY THOMASCasey was on the books at the Liberty Stadium as a youth team player, playing mainly as a striker but also a midfielder when needed. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. He made his debut against Monaco in the ECWC first round first-leg two months later, also featuring in the second-leg that the Swans lost 8-0. He featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign, moving to Sunderland for 70,000 in March 1988. He was loaned to Bristol Rovers in January 2000, then followed Leon Britton and Izzy Iriekpen to Swansea on loan in January 2004, making nine Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Bellamy may only have reached double figures in the Premier League twice during his career, but it was his tireless work ethic, versatility and determination that made him a crucial asset for all of the seven clubs he played for at the highest level. He resided in his native Newport until his death in August 2004. Making 23 League appearances for the Swans before moving to Carmarthen Town in January 2003, he has also played for Port Talbot. He netted seven goals in 28 Third Division (South) games prior to joining Milford United in August 1948. Later joined the Swans' coaching staff under his friend Harry Griffiths. OWEN ROBERTSGoalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. Moving to Fulham in August 1990, he joined Chesham United in September 1992 and helped win the Diadora League title that season. The Dutch goalkeeper joined the Swans in 2017 after successful spells at Eredivisie clubs Feyenoord and SC Heerenveen. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1980, he gained considerable top-flight experience before joining Sunderland for 150,000 in January 1985. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. For more fromAdam Aladay, follow him onTwitter! Injury ended his career soon after. Moving to Newport County two months later, he starred in their 1948-49 FA Cup run, then played for Scunthorpe United, Carmarthen Town, Llanelly and Aberystwyth. He also represented England at Under-16, 17, 18 and Under-19 level. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. 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. Abbott featured in the side that narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs at the end of the 2006-07 season, before departing during the summer for Darlington after 18 appearances (nine as sub) and one goal. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. He failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1988, making 14 League appearances as cover for Mike Hughes. That said, the Welshman still managed to make 262 Premier League appearances for Arsenal before departing for Juventus on a free transfer, so he must have been doing something right. Scoring four goals in 72 League outings while at the Vetch Field, he joined Portsmouth in January 1984, then played for Wichita Wings and Bristol City. 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. TONY GUARDYoung right-back Tony Guard briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. He joined Swansea in October 1987 and scored once in 25 League outings before moving to Abergavenny in February 1989. 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. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. 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. Right-half Ambrose Wilson was one of several Irish players signed by Swansea during the early post-war era. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-2 defeat at Bury seven months later, he made four Second Division appearances prior to joining Harry Griffiths' Merthyr Tydfil in March 1965, then played for Knighton, Cinderford, Caerau, Ton Pentre and Barry Town. Scotland U-21 defender Steve Watt was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. He became the regular penalty-taker and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1966, netting seven goals in 214 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Hereford United with defensive partner Brian Purcell in July 1968. He returned for a brief spell as Worthing's manager. Starring in their 1971-72 FA Cup run, he helped them win promotion in 1972-73 and joined Southport in July 1974. Long-serving Welsh international full-back Dai Thomas played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. 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. BARRIE HOLEWelsh international central defender Barrie Hole gained the last of his 30 caps while at Swansea City. This was the very dawn of football in Wales, where working men played in amateur club sides like Chirk and Druids FC, battling it out for The Welsh Cup, a competition still held today. BOB LAMIEScottish winger Bob Lamie briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. Scoring twice in their 1982 FA Vase final triumph, he later played for Gloucester and Dorchester. Making 16 League appearances for the Swans, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in August 2007, then returned to Peterborough in January 2008. 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. He later played for Aylesbury, St Albans, Chertsey, Bedford and Berkhamsted, also working for Chelsea's football in the community scheme. He joined Stoke City in June 2005. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1987 and scored in Swansea's 1989 and 1991 Welsh Cup final triumphs, netting 26 goals in 191 League games before joining Cambridge United in March 1992. While at the club he was loaned out to Troyes for a season, before arriving at the Liberty Stadium in July 2006. He played for Hull and Oswestry. He turned pro in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1987, netting three goals in 41 League outings before moving to Newport County in July 1988 until their demise. He also helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, moving to Cheltenham Town in October 2002. 7 Allen. 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. 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. Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He joined Barry Town in August 2002 and featured in their 2003 Welsh Cup final success, then had spells with Boston United, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds and Doncaster Rovers before moving to Torquay United in July 2004. 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. He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and became a goalkeeping coach. Ex-England Youth midfielder Paul Richardson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. The diminutive midfielder made his mark with Las Palmas, helping them reach La Liga andbecame a regular performer in the Spanish top division over the followingseasons before a 11m move to the Swans in July 2017. Rejected by Port Vale, he signed professional for Arsenal in November 1968 and starred as they won the Fairs Cup in 1970 and the 'double' in 1970-71. Making 96 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he became Haverfordwest's player-boss in October 1960. Leading marksman in their 1987-88 promotion success, he followed Frank Burrows to Portsmouth for 215,000 in October 1989 and joined Swansea for 125,000 in August 1990. 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 West Ham trainee, he captained their FA Youth Cup final triumph shortly before signing professional in May 1999 but failed to secure a Premiership slot. Since then, he has played hundreds of matches across all competitions. Harry Gregg paid 3,000 for him in May 1974 and he made 19 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Maidstone United in July 1975, then played for Falmouth, Bideford and Torrington. JOHNNY BIRDExperienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. After leaving SA1 he featured for a number of clubs including York, Darlington, Histon and Blyth Spartans. 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. DAVID PUCKETTStriker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. 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. Ivor Allchurch - The Golden Boy of Welsh Football. Ex-England international midfielder Ray Kennedy helped Swansea City finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Moores time at the Hawthorns was disappointing and he spent time on loan at Derby County before arriving at the Liberty in January 2011. He moved to Southend United for 8,000 in November 1968 and helped win promotion in 1971-72, then repeated the feat on loan to Colchester in 1973-74. He has since been commercial manager at Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and Leeds United. Became Chelsea manager in 2019. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. Scotland U-21 striker John Hendry had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1994-95 campaign. 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. Locally born, he played for South Wales Builders before signing part-time for Swansea in June 1950. Under new Watford manager Brendan Rodgers, Priskin then enjoyed a good season but turned down the offer of a new contract and signed for Ipswich Town in a 1.7m deal. Initially with Ton Pentre, the Welsh Amateur international joined Lovells Athletic in July 1936 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1939. 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 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. Big Danish central defender Thomas Willer-Jensen helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. Later with Newport, Llanelli, Skewen and Neath. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1976 and he netted five goals in 67 League games for Swansea before becoming youth team coach. Moving to Swindon Town in September 1965, he returned to Swansea for 4,000 in June 1968 and helped win promotion in 1969-70. Versatile left-back Dave Rushbury featured as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. 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. 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