welsh football players past and present
A prolific scorer as they finished Third Division (North) runners-up in 1949-50, he joined Guildford City in July 1950 and was twice leading marksman. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. He featured for County at Wembley in their victorious Conference play-off win over Wrexham before joining Farnborough and Havant. He was twice leading marksman and joined Swansea in exchange for Ken Pound in August 1966, scoring ten goals in 40 League outings before moving to Chelmsford City in July 1968. Centre-forward George Kirby starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. He netted three goals in 157 League games for Swansea before re-joining Merthyr in July 1958, then reunited with his brother Cyril at Hereford United and Brecon Corinthians. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. He regularly appeared as a substitute, netting three goals in 18 League games for the Swans before joining Torquay United in February 2006, then Brentford and Rochdale. Joining Chester in August 1974, he featured as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. During his time at St Andrews, Marcos made his senior debut against Scunthorpe in the League Cup in 2005, and made his Premier League bow in a 1-0 win against Fulham. He played for Hull and Oswestry. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. A cruciate ligament injury in 2008 saw the player ruled out for the whole season and after he struggled to return to the starting line-up he moved on loan to Brighton after 80 appearances. He has coached at Afan Lido, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg Park, Inter Cardiff and Porthcawl. BILLY REEDFormer Welsh international winger Billy Reed appeared for Swansea during the 1957-58 season. Initially with Cliftonville, he joined Grimsby Town for 15,000 in February 1984 and starred in their 1989-90 and 1990-91 promotion successes. 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. Tricky winger Marc Goodfellow had two spells at Swansea City. A further injury in September 1986 ended his playing career and he remained in the Exeter area for several years. TERRY BOYLEFormer Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. He was recalled by his parent club in January after four months in SA1. Later with Barry Town, Inter Cabletel, Briton Ferry, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest and still lives in Swansea. Duffy signed on loan for the Swans from Hull in February 2007 season, scoring five goals in five starts. He was loaned to Burnley and QPR during the 2005-06 campaign prior to joining Swansea on loan in March 2006. He moved to Coventry in January 1934 and starred in their 1935-36 Third Division (South) title triumph. He joined Coventry City for 250,000 in July 1992 and was loaned back to Swansea before joining Wycombe Wanderers for 150,000 in September 1995. His son Phil played for Crewe. Reuniting with Ian Evans at Swansea for 11,000 in August 1989, he scored once in 27 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in August 1990. TERRY COLLINSInside-forward Terry Collins briefly played for Swansea during the 1967-68 campaign. He was valued at 100,000 when moving to Leeds United with Rod in July 1991. PAUL BRAYSONEngland Youth striker Paul Brayson helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. He later played for Frome and Trowbridge again. Signing professional for Burnley in May 1967, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1968 and made his First Division debut in their 3-0 defeat at Everton in August 1968. A former Manchester City junior, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making 11 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. Battling midfielder Gary Jones played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and still lives in Swansea. He starred for Manchester United and Manchester City in the late 19th and early 20th century. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. Helping them achieve a promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1979-80, he was a ECWC quarter-finalist in 1980-81, then had a loan spell at Swindon Town. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. LEIGHTON PHILLIPSWelsh international central defender Leighton Phillips was an experienced figure as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Initially with Abercynon, he joined Cardiff City in July 1945 and featured prominently in their 1946-47 Third Division (South) title triumph. Sold to Barnet for 60,000 in August 1989, he joined AFC Bournemouth in August 1990, then spent 11 years in Hong Kong with Sing Tao and Happy Valley. A further injury in September 1986 ended his playing career and he remained in the Exeter area for several years. Chico - full nameJose Manuel Flores Moreno - started his professional career withhometown club Cadiz, he went on to have spells with Portuense, Barcelona B, Almeria, Genoa and Mallorca before heading to South Wales. He helped Swansea reach the Welsh Cup final in 1950 and win that year's London Combination Cup final, making 12 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in August 1950. He immediately saved a penalty but the referee ordered a retake from which Bury scored. DENNIS LAWRENCEThe Trinidadian joined Wrexham for 100,000 in 2001 from Defence Force, joining fellow countrymen Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards at the Racecourse. ROB KINGWelsh Youth full-back Rob King briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1996-97 campaign. Ever-present in their 1997-98 promotion success, he joined Barnsley in July 1999 but was sidelined by an Achilles injury. Roberto Martinez signed the Argentine defender, formerly of Barcelona, Tarragona and Espanyol, on a free transfer in 2008. 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 Aston Villa in December 1963, he made his First Division debut in their 3-1 defeat at Burnley in November 1965. Just days later in March 2008, Williams signed for the Swans in a loan deal until the end of the season. On his return to Swansea he enjoyed his best season at the club under Garry Monk on the way to an eighth-placed finish. MARK GOWERMark was a schoolboy star, playing for his country from the age of 14 through to the Under-18 setup. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. He later played for Maesteg Park and Port Talbot. He has since coached at Blackburn and Newcastle. Initially with Eastbourne United, he joined Charlton Athletic in March 1954, then was a prolific goalscorer for Newport County before moving to Swansea for 5,000 in February 1958. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 victory at Bury two months later and deputised for Tom Kiley in the heart of defence, making 21 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Kettering Town with his brother Colin in July 1954. He moved to Sunderland in December 1983, then played for Sheffield Wednesday, Niort and Nottingham Forest before moving to Leeds United in January 1990. Locally born, he was a second year trainee at the Vetch Field when he came on as substitute for Jason Jones in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Bury in March 2001. Dutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. 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. He left at the end of his loan having made 19 appearances (11 as sub). Scoring 72 goals in 421 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in April 1964, he re-joined Swansea as coach in April 1967. Signing professional for Liverpool in November 1972, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1975 and scored twice in six League outings. The son of former Leicester City and Barnsley goalkeeper Albert Godderidge, he played for hometown Tamworth before joining Swansea in October 1950 and helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. Striker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Signing professional for Oxford United in May 1989, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1991 and scored once in seven League games whilst at the Vetch Field. He was a promotion winner in 1994-95, then played for Scunthorpe, Partick and Falkirk, helping win the Scottish League Challenge Cup in 1998. CHARLIE TURNERWelsh goalkeeper Charlie Turner briefly contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry while at Swansea. He regularly featured as a substitute and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town before joining Swindon Town for 60,000 in November 2003. He featured for County at Wembley in their victorious Conference play-off win over Wrexham before joining Farnborough and Havant. After a loan spell at Wycombe, Donnelly moved to the club on a permanent basis, before spells at Aldershot, Southend and Newport County. He also managed QPR twice and Tottenham Hotspur. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1985-86, he reunited with Dave Booth at Darlington in July 1988. He has since worked for the PFA. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. This led to a summer (June 2006) move for the midfielder and he quickly won over the fans with his playing style and eye for goal. KEITH WALKERScottish central defender Keith Walker captained Swansea City to the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. His solitary goal in 16 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at NorthamptonTown. His solitary League appearance was in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Huddersfield and he joined Merthyr Tydfil in August 1992 but had to give up football because of a medical condition, briefly resuming with Llanelli. Able to deliver quality crosses from the left flank, he returned from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil to score twice in 62 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Tony Bird at Irish side St Patrick's in August 2002. He joined Stoke City in July 1983, then had spells at QPR and Leicester City before re-joining Swansea in January 1988. 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. Following John Beck to Preston in July 1993, he played for Cambridge again, Guang Deong, Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Kettering and Crawley before becoming player-manager at Hednesfod Town. England Youth striker Paul Brayson helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. Versatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. 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. He was loaned to Charlton and Carlisle prior to joining Swansea in August 1987. Signing professional for Cardiff City in July 1994, he had limited first-team opportunities and moved to Barry Town in February 1996. The intention was that in due course the archive would include the full results of all Wales international matches complete with team line-ups. He later played for Torquay, Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr before working for the PFA. Despite many initially dismissing the idea of two actors wanting to run a Welsh football team (currently playing in the less-than-glamorous fifth-tier of the English football league) as something of a joke, the new owners were deadly serious about their ambitions to help the club recapture former glories. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. He later played for Oxford United, Exeter City and Eastleigh. Former Northern Ireland international winger Robbie Dennison had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 season. Versatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. A former Arsenal amateur, he joined Swansea initially on trial in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at home to Doncaster the following month. He made just two further League appearances before moving to Basingstoke in July 1985. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Fulham eight months later and helped win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55, making ten Second Division appearances prior to joining Watford in July 1956. A 60,000 fee saw McLeod make the move permanent at the beginning of the 2005-06 campaign and made 52 appearances (14 as sub) and scored seven goals before joining Colchester the following season, Brighton, Wycombe and Chelmsford City. His contract ended in the summer of 2007 and he opted to join Swansea alongside another former team-mate, Ferrie Bodde. JACKIE ROBERTSFormer Welsh international right-back Jackie Roberts appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. He guested for Dundee during wartime service in the RAF, then helped them win the Scottish B Division title in 1946-47. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for 1,000,000 in June 1994. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1966 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Exeter a year later. He was a prolific goalscorer for the reserves and scored on his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. Sold to Dundee for 105,000 in August 1990, he joined Hartlepool United in August 1993 and later played for Bishop Auckland. Netting 44 goals in 162 League games, he was sold to Bristol City for 400,000 in August 1997 and featured in their 1997-98 promotion success. He joined the club on a three-month emergency loan in September 2008, making his debut in a 3-0 win over Southampton but later returning to Birmingham at the end of his loan spell after two appearances. GERRY FRANCISFormer England international midfielder Gerry Francis briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Most notably, Saunders chipped in with 12 goals in the. Starring in their 1979-80 Fourth Division title triumph, he rejoined Rochdale in July 1984 but a pelvic injury ended his playing career. After just two seasons at the club, Jonjo made a dream move to Premier League giants Liverpool. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury four months before turning professional in August 1971. He was Chester City's youngest-ever League debutant at 15 years 350 days in May 1988 and moved to Wimbledon for 100,000 in February 1990. DEREK PARLANEFormer Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. STEVE LEAVYIrish full-back Steve Leavy provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. A former Manchester City trainee, he signed professional in May 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and made his League debut while on loan to Peterborough United in May 2003. When goalkeeper Doris de Vries opted against renewing his contract at the Liberty Stadium following promotion to the Premier League, the hunt was on for a replacement. Looking for more first team games he moved to Sevilla in 2004 where he became a regular in midfield, and was part of the team that was victorious in the 2006 UEFA Cup. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. JOHN O'SULLIVANIrish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. Ecuador international Jefferson Montero joined the Swans in the summer of 2014, his experience from playing in Europes topflight leagues made a positive impact on the squad. Starring as Swansea beat West Brom in the 1986-87 FA Cup third round, he also featured in the 1987-88 promotion campaign and made 139 League appearances until a brain specialist advised him to give up football in February 1988 after he suffered recurring dizzy spells. Initially with Cardiff City, he moved to Liverpool in November 1970 and helped win the League Championship three times, UEFA Cup twice and FA Cup in 1974. 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 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. He also played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley. Signing professional for Southampton in May 1991, he had limited Premiership opportunities and joined Stockport County for 100,000 in October 1994. And guess what, he was a complete pain in the arse. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. Moving to Newport County in September 1983, he had a spell as player-boss and led them to the 1987 Welsh Cup final. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. was born in Amsterdam and after a varied youth career settled at Heerenveen. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and helped Swansea reach the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Experienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. He also featured in the 1978-79 promotion campaign, netting six goals in 55 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Newport County for 12,000 in February 1979. Versatile left-back Les Harris helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1963-64. 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. Young goalkeeper James Heeps understudied Lee Bracey and Roger Freestone while at Swansea City. The England youth international made seven appearances for Russell Martins side, before he returned to Liverpool in January 2022. He spent the rest of his time with the Swans in the reserve team and was released in May 1952, returning to his native Lurgan. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. Ever-present in 1972-73, he was loaned to Manchester United in December 1973 and netted 52 goals in 357 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Milford United in July 1976, then played local football with North End. Later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Afan Lido, Ragged School and Port Tennant Colts. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. He moved to Southend United in December 1971 and helped them win promotion that season. Briefly resurrecting his career under Ted Ditchburn at Romford in August 1959, he later resided in Huntingdon until his death in June 2003. A former Hereford United apprentice, where his father was a director, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old in April 1978 and was Hereford's top scorer in four successive seasons. Following loan spells with Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, he moved to Forest Green Rovers in December 1998 and then Carmarthen Town. His solitary League appearance was as a substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Northampton. He scored once in eight Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974. He scored once in 66 League games for the Swans before joining Swedish side Jankoping in May 1985, then had spells with Lincoln City and Cambridge United. He netted five goals in 38 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. Regularly appearing as a substitute, he scored twice in 88 League outings for the Swans prior to reuniting with Peter Nicholas at Newport County in August 2003. He died locally in March 1988. 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. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. Later with Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Barry Town and Goytre. He was the South Wales scout for Plymouth Argyle and died in Swansea in June 2001. 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. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he signed professional in July 1999 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Rochdale two months later. Courageous defender Steve Jones was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1976 and he netted five goals in 67 League games for Swansea before becoming youth team coach. He moved to Swansea for 60,000 in July 1979, playing 59 League games while at the Vetch Field before joining Carlisle United for 40,000 in August 1981. Welsh international striker John Toshack managed Swansea City from the Fourth Division to First. He moved to Swansea in September 1985 and was ever-present in 1986-86, netting 14 goals in 117 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Saltash in July 1988, becoming their player-manager. Moving to Northampton Town in July 2003, he helped them twice qualify for the play-offs and was loaned to Rochdale prior to joining Barnsley in August 2005. He impressed with Saffron Walden prior to joining Leyton Orient in August 1993 and was sold to Lincoln for 30,000 in July 1996. If you would like to see a game featured or are involved in a sport we haven't covered yet, please get in touch at hello@thesporting.blog or post to our Facebook page. 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