When we will see another moment quite like that again? A tall, rangy full-back, Amankwaah arrived at the Liberty in July 2006 from Yeovil. He netted 22 goals in 143 League games prior to re-joining Ards in June 1968, winning many honours as a player, then manager. LFChistory.net is all about the history of Liverpool FC. Harry Griffiths' last signing for Swansea when he arrived on loan in February 1978, he made two Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch Field, against Newport County and Aldershot. LEN HODGESInside-right Len Hodges briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. He joined Stoke City in July 1983, then had spells at QPR and Leicester City before re-joining Swansea in January 1988. Whatever the case, England's top flight would not have been the same without them. He returned to Scotland with Motherwell in July 1995, then joined Stirling Albion in July 1998. He starred in a successful reserve team and made a significant contribution as the Swans reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. A highly-rated competitive defensive midfielder or full-back, he suffered his fair share of injuries in his career and was released from the club in 2010 after six appearances (one as sub). 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. 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. 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. After being released by Birmingham City in 2010, he signed with League One side Exeter City. He was only at the Liberty for one season, making just a solitary appearance against Billericay in the FA Cup. Bafe failed to establish himself as a regular starter though with Wilfried Bony starting the majority of the games and he was loaned out to Marseille after 64 league games and 13 goals. He moved via Blackpool to Swansea for 30,000 in October 1990 and starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, scoring twice in 101 League games before swapped for Exeter City's John Hodge in July 1993. Born in Wolverhampton, Ashley began his youth career at Tamworth before joining WBA where he was released at 16. However, the competition for places was evidently intense under Brendan Rodgers and after 18 months at the club he had made just one substitute appearance in the league and one start in the cup. Alternating between right-back and right-half whilst at the Vetch Field, he made 68 Second Division appearances for Swansea until leaving in May 1959. Peterson racked up a total of 11 appearances for the Jacks in all competitions and scored one goal which came against Cambridge United in the EFL Cup in 2019. We now have a new contact point which actually works. Ever-present in their 1953-54 Third Division (South) title success, he moved to Chelmsford City in July 1955, then had a spell with Fred Jones' Marconi. DES TRICKYoung central defender Des Trick featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Signing professional for Bristol City in September 1955, he was unlucky not to gain England U-23 honours before moving to Oldham Athletic in June 1961. 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. Netting 78 goals in 198 League games, he joined Pembroke Borough in August 1968 and gave them seven years' service. Though Man Utd went on to claim the crown, Saunders would help Villa get revenge on United two years later as he bagged a brace in the 1994 League Cup final - helping his side pick up their first piece of silverware for 12 years. Starring for Pegasus and Corinthian Casuals, he worked as a solicitor and also briefly appeared in the League for Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, QPR, Manchester United and Chelsea. He was 'Player of the Year' in 1993-94 and netted ten goals in 111 League games prior to joining Walsall in September 1996. Welsh international central defender Nigel Stevenson is the only player who appeared for Swansea City throughout the rise from the Fourth Division to First and back again. Moving to Swindon Town in a deal involving Adrian Whitbread just two months later, he re-joined Oxford for 75,000 in October 1995 and starred in their 1995-96 promotion success. Striker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Featuring in their 1995 Anglo-Italian Cup final success, he joined Birmingham City for 250,000 in February 1996, then had spells with Reading, Cardiff City and Peterborough United until forced to retire in April 2005. Experienced defender Chris Harrison was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Previously with Sligo Rovers, he represented the League of Ireland before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Birmingham on the opening day of the season. DAI THOMAS (1)Long-serving Welsh international full-back Dai Thomas played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. Manager history; Players from A-Z; Historical squads; Historical results; Profile; Player Country . Young winger Anthony James featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. A sensational time at the club saw Gylfi excel on the pitch, creating and scoring some memorable goals for the team. He netted four goals in 17 League outings for the Swans during the closing weeks. His time at the Swans was cut short due to sustaining a knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. NICO SCHRODERDutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. 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. Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined Cheltenham Town in July 1958, then played for Margate. Winger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. He also made a substitute appearance in the next Third Division game at home to Exeter City, replacing Denley Morgan, and moved to Barry Town in July 1969. In global and continental competitions, Wales have qualified for two FIFA World Cups in 1958 and 2022, reaching the quarter-finals in the former, and two UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020 in their history, reaching the semi-finals in the former. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. KEITH BARBERBrave goalkeeper Keith Barber was an important figure in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion success. Welsh Youth central defender Dai Davies played alongside Dave Bruton while at Swansea City. TERRY PHELANYoung left-back Terry Phelan was capped 42 times by Republic of Ireland after leaving Swansea City. 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 moved to Barry Town in August 1993 and scored in their 1994 Welsh Cup final triumph, joining Scarborough in August 1994. Scoring 53 goals in 247 League games, he moved to QPR in November 1983. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1957, he failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and joined Swansea in July 1959. He made his debut in Swansea's first post-war League match three months later and formed a notable half-back line with Roy Paul and Frankie Burns. From there he went on to play for Granada, Rubin Kazan and Fuenlabrada. He was also loaned to Blackpool, Sheffield United and Bristol Rovers but failed to secure a regular first-team slot at Ewood Park and joined Swansea in July 2002. Tall central defender Dave Cole played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Later with Norwegian side Lyn, Bournemouth, Stamco and Worthing. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. JAN MOLBYFormer Danish international midfielder Jan Molby managed Swansea City to the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. Ex-England Youth striker Leon Knight featured in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Moving to Wrexham in July 1964, he returned from a loan spell at Glentoran to appear in the 1965 Welsh Cup final. He made his League debut as a substitute in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln in April 2004 and also featured in the next match, a 3-2 reverse at home to Hull City. He netted seven goals in 17 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Also played for Merthyr Tydfil and Bryntirion. '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. DAVID GILESWelsh international midfielder David Giles featured in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. BRIAN GREYFormer Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Brian Grey played for Swansea in the 1969 Welsh Cup final. It was an injury to Dorus de Vries that brought Konstantopoulos to the Liberty in October 2008, playing six games before moving to Cardiff City where he played nine times. Failing to secure a regular first-team slot, he made seven League appearances and was loaned to Merthyr Tydfil prior to joining Rhyl in March 2001. Unfortunately, he didnt really suit the style of then boss Kenny Jackett and he was eventually released by Roberto Martinez, going on to sign for Swindon Town after 29 appearances (six as sub). He has represented his country at Under-19 level. However, the competition for places was evidently intense under Brendan Rodgers and after 18 months at the club he had made just one substitute appearance in the league and one start in the cup. He turned professional a year later and scored nine goals in 128 League games for the Swans prior to joining Ammanford in July 1975, helping them beat Swansea in the 1980 West Wales Senior Cup final. Left Swansea in 2008 after three appearances to join Ross County, Grimsby and Maidstone. This list includes the greatest soccer playersborn in Walesor who played on the Wales national football team. STEVE MORRISFormer Welsh Youth left-back Steve Morris featured prominently in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. CHRIS SANDERFormer Welsh Youth goalkeeper Chris Sander featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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. He followed John Charles to Hereford United in August 1968, moving to Llanelli in October 1969 and featuring in their 1970-71 Welsh League title triumph. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. Goalkeeper Willy Gueret was an important figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He made his professional debut at Crystal Palace, but unable to break into the first team andwas loaned out to Den Haag and Northampton Town, before leaving the club in June 2018 to sign for Portuguese club Nacional. After manager Michael Laudrup left the Liberty Stadium midway through the 2013-2014 season, Hernandez re-joined him at Al-Arabi the following season. He appeared in the top-flight and moved to Port Vale in May 1976. DAVID COTTERILLA full Welsh international, he joined the Swans after a loan spell from Sheffield United for a then record fee of 600,000 in November 2009. He was a member of their 2000 Auto Windscreens Shield winning squad and moved to Rochdale for 100,000 in March 2001. Young outside-right Idwal Jones briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. A former Watford trainee, he signed professional in February 2000 and made his League debut in their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City in August 2001. Scoring twice in 26 League outings, he moved to Chester City in July 2002 and was loaned to Nuneaton, Forest Green and Leigh RMI prior to joining Droylsden and Stalybridge Celtic. We don't know. most capped Welsh internationals of all time. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82, he scored twice in 26 First division games before moving to AFC Bournemouth in August 1983. KEVIN EVANSWelsh U-21 central defender Kevin Evans had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Experienced midfielder Les Chappell starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Leading marksman as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, he also helped beat West Ham in that season's FA Cup third round, netting 44 goals in 206 League games for the Swans before joining Caernarfon Town in December 2003. Right-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. He was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 50,000 in February 1975 and had a spell with Sparta Rotterdam before joining Stockport County in September 1978. The Scotland Under-21 international arrived in English football from Falkirk in January 2006, signing for Hull City after netting 27 goals in 65 starts north of the border. 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. 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. Initially with Sunderland, he joined Grimsby Town for 8,000 in February 1967. LINTON BROWNFast striker Linton Brown appeared for Swansea City in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. After leaving Forest in 2012, Anderson featured for Bristol City before signing for Ipswich. Young goalkeeper James Heeps understudied Lee Bracey and Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. LEN ROWDENCentre-forward Len Rowden made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City in October 1953. Scoring twice in 36 League games for Swansea, he later joined Liverpool's coaching staff. Graham started his career at Middlesbrough where he made 15 appearances before loan spells at Derby, Leeds, Blackpool and Carlisle. 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. Scoring eight goals in 142 League games for the Swans until a recurring ankle injury ended his League career, he briefly re-joined Tiverton in May 2004. He guested for several clubs during the war, scoring once in 49 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Newport County in May 1947. DOUG ROSSERYoung defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. He made five appearances (three as sub) under Paulo Sousa before tragedy struck in the summer of 2010 as Besian suffered a heart attack in his sleep and passed away aged just 22 in Austria. He died in Durham in December 1988. 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