Republic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. Asoro was loaned out twice during his time at Swansea to gather more first team experience, making 17 appearances for Eredivisie side FC Groningen scoring three goals, before turning out for Italian side Genoa. Later starring as New York Cosmos won the NASL three times, he became Lazio's president. He appeared regularly in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 2,000 in July 1939 and guested for Brentford during the war, helping them win the London War Cup in 1942. Also appearing in the 1949 West Wales Senior Cup final success, he scored once in 16 League outings prior to joining Brighton in September 1949. The forward was a former Leeds, Bournemouth, Stockport and Luton striker who had appeared 20 times for his country before he signed for the Bluebirds in March 2007, making six appearances at Ninian Park. He joined Stoke City in August 1994, helping them qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1995-96, then had spells with Airdrie, Winsford United and Witton Albion. Signing professional for Blackpool in October 1995, he caused a stir when sold to Everton for 90,000 the following week but failed to secure a regular place in the Premiership. 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 spent the next 12 seasons playing his senior football at a host of clubs such as Hanover 96, Hertha Berlin and Red Bull Salzburg. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. He made his debut as a substitute four days later, coming on against Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium in a 3-1 win. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, the youth team skipper made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United in November 1996. 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. The Austrian youngster arrived in January 2022 on loan until the end of the season from German side Borussia Monchengladbach. 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. PAUL ANDERSON Anderson was a speedy winger who was part of the Swans squad that lifted the League One title in 2007-08. He impressed with Northwood prior to joining Watford in March 2003 and topped their goalscoring charts in 2003-04. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. He returned to Belgium to play for Royal Antwerp. The end of the 2014-2015 season saw Luciano celebrate becoming a champion when PSV won the Eredivisie title and he enjoyed a run of games in the national side. Injury and illness restricted him to three League appearances while at the Vetch Field and he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in February 1986. He netted five goals in 38 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 victory at Luton Town and his solitary goal in 32 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Kidderminster Harriers in February 2002. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. He died in 1998. Signing professional for Manchester City in December 1970, he had limited top-flight chances and was loaned to Swansea with Phil Henson and Keith Hanvey in July 1972. Spending 23 years with the Eastern Electricity Board, he died in King's Lynn in July 1997. Signing professional for Swansea in May 1963, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient four months later. A former apprentice at the Vetch Field, he turned professional for Swansea in July 1974 and reunited with Harry Gregg at Crewe Alexandra in March 1975. He netted three goals in five League games for the Swans then played for Southport, Runcorn and Droylsden. He lost his place after injury and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1975, scoring twice in 49 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Bridgend Town in August 1977. Initially with Northfleet United, he served in the Royal Navy before turning professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. He subsequently ran a painting and decorating business in Killay until his death from cancer in February 2003. He also had a spell playing football in Hong Kong. He made a significant contribution as the Swans were League One play-off finalists in 2005-06 and returned from an ankle injury to help clinch the League One title in 2007-08. PAUL GARDNERVersatile full-back Paul Gardner briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. Initially with Bath City, he moved via Trowbridge to Swindon Town in May 1985 and featured in their 1985-86 Fourth Division title campaign. It took a then record 5.5m fee to bring Spain internationalto the Liberty Stadium and the Premier League from Valencia. Initially with Ammanford, he joined Swansea in July 1969 and moved to Everton in December 1970. Following his release by the latter - with whom he won an Eredivisie title -Tiendalli signed on at the Liberty Stadium in September 2012 until the end of the season. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. He was a consistent scorer for the reserves and joined Yeovil Town in July 1958, helping them win the Southern League Cup in 1960-61. Tamas took the opportunity to sign on loan at Preston for a month, playing five games and scoring two goals. Making 140 League appearances before joining Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in January 1965, he later played for Charlton Athletic and was a publican in Wolverhampton until his death in December 1992. Signing professional for Watford in August 1981, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1982 and joined Grimsby Town in August 1985. IAN CRANEYThe midfielder signed on loan in November 2006 from Accrington before making the move permanent in January 2007. DAI THOMAS (2)Welsh U-21 striker Dai Thomas featured prominently as Swansea City reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Experienced winger Alf Bellis helped Swansea to reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. KERRY MORGANA diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. He had spells with Worcester, Aldershot, Sydney, Hull City and Bradford City before reuniting with Colin Appleton on a non-contract basis at Swansea in September 1984. Previously with hometown Bangor City, he joined Swansea for 5,000 in August 2005 and made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Tranmere Rovers on the opening day of the season. He made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at Manchester City, as a deputy for Ernie Jones who was on Welsh international duty, making four Second Division appearances for Swansea before re-joining Ton Pentre in July 1947. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. 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. The former Liverpool striker moved on loan to the Liberty Stadium from Bolton in January 2014until the seasons end. Young left-back Dai Ward played for Swansea in the 1966 Welsh Cup final. He starred as they won promotion in 1974-75 and the League Cup in 1977, joining Swansea for 70,000 in November 1978. He joined Brentford in May 1937, then Blackpool in November 1938 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1947. Previously with Abergavenny Thursdays, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1963 and starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64, won the Welsh Cup in 1966 and promotion in 1969-70. During his time at the Swans he became the first player to represent England while at the club when he played against San Marino. 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. Midfielder Dai Davies made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as a 16 year-old substitute in the 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth in April 1973. Goalkeeper Cliff Edwards understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. Was back with Molby at Hull and Kidderminster again before spells at Forest Green Rovers and Llanelli. Versatile inside-forward Jack Haines gained England international recognition after leaving Swansea. Welsh goalkeeper Charlie Turner briefly contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry while at Swansea. Central defender Colin Irwin was captain as SwanseaCity finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. He moved to Swansea for 30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. 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.
ALEX DAVIESWelsh U-18 goalkeeper Alex Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 2000-01 season. 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. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in June 1949 and was twice ever-present, starring as Swansea took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. 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. BESIAN IDRIZAJ Besian was born in Baden bei Wien, Austria, and was named Austria's Young Player of the Year in 2004-2005, prior to his move to Liverpool. But the following season he moved on to Mallorca, with a brief loan spell at Racing Santander, before arriving in England on trial with Portsmouth and Birmingham, eventually finally signing for QPR in July 2009. 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. CLIFF EDWARDSGoalkeeper Cliff Edwards understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. Currently a club ambassador. He later played for Dartford, Hayes, Slough and managed several non-League clubs. 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. Initially with Tranmere Rovers, he had spells with Wolves, Colchester United, Notts County and guested for several clubs during the Second World War before joining Newport County in June 1946. Initially with Distillery, he joined Linfield in April 1944 and starred as they won the Irish League and Cup 'double' in two consecutive seasons. He began with Cheltenham Town and moved to Portsmouth for 25,000 in March 1991. He won 42 caps for Hungary and played in Israel with Maccabi Haifa. Playing for Swansea in the defeats at home to Bradford PA and Spurs in October 1946, he joined Newport County a month later, then became Milford United's player-coach and managed Burton Albion. Moving to Watford in July 1999, he joined West Brom in March 2000 and was an experienced figure as they won promotion in 2001-02. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in January 1952, he played for Stafford Rangers and Shotton CW. Initially with Halesowen, he had spells with Bromsgrove and Cradley before moving to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1991. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. He moved to Swansea on a non-contract basis in September 1985 and made five League appearances. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for 50,000 in July 2000. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004.
Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. He moved to the Vetch Field for 150,000 in March 1996 and made 15 League appearances for Swansea before being sold to Oldham Athletic for 150,000 in September 1996. French U-21 winger Nicolas Fabiano had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2000-01 campaign. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Dave O'Gorman in August 1997 and he was Swansea's top scorer in 1997-98, netting 18 goals in 86 League games before reuniting with Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in July 2000. He made his League debut in their 4-0 win at home to Swansea in September 1936, then had spells with Mossley and Chelsea prior to joining Swansea in May 1947. Swapped for Gillingham's John Meredith in July 1969, he helped Weymouth win the Southern League Cup in 1973 and worked in the commercial departments of several clubs. He was ever-present for Swansea in 1994-95, scoring in that season's FA Cup third round win over Middlesbrough. Kings playing career started in Edinburgh with Hearts in 2013. CHRIS JONESChris was a product of the youth system, coming through the ranks and signing a professional contract in 2006 before making his debut against Walsall in the Football League Trophy. However, he played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. His solitary appearance in a Swans shirt came in the 2-2 draw at Wolves in October 2011, and after a three-month spell he left the club. Signing professional for Halifax in January 1983, he made his League debut the following month and impressed in a struggling side. He moved to the Vetch Field for 150,000 in March 1996 and made 15 League appearances for Swansea before being sold to Oldham Athletic for 150,000 in September 1996. Previously with Lochee Harp, he joined Swansea in September 1957 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1946. He was also loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Brentford in March 2005. Initially as a member of the clubs Under 20 squad, he made two first team appearances against Celtic before joining the Swans in January 2014 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He became youth team coach at Halifax and Bradford City. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Brentford and scored once in 14 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Bridgend Town in July 1978. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. In an eight-season career at the club, Ashley became ever-present in the centre of defence, captaining the side to the League Cup Final triumph at Wembley in 2013.
Initially with Belfast Celtic, he joined Glenavon in January 1949 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1950, shortly after Welsh international Roy Paul was sold to Manchester City. After his contract was terminated by Liverpool, he arrived at the Liberty Stadium in August 2009. He made his League debut in place of Ronnie Briggs in Swansea's 4-0 win at home to Preston three months later and played 15 League games prior to joining Worcester City in November 1965, then played for Ammanford. Moving to the Vetch Field for 60,000 in March 1996, he was blighted by injury problems and netted three goals in 28 League outings for Swansea. He joined local side Tottenham Hotspur in 1996 and despite not featuring for the firs team at White Hart Lane, he moved north of the border to join Scottish side Motherwell.
He helped them win promotion in 1996-97, following Alan Cork to Swansea in June 1998. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. A Welsh Cup finalist in 1969, he was ever-present in 1970-71 and netted ten goals in 143 League games before moving to Cheltenham in July 1972. He failed to make an impact and was loaned to Swansea in December 2002. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Dutch-born Kenji - son of former Ajax, Huddersfield and Blackpool midfielder Dean - moved to England at a young age. Later reuniting with Mal Gilligan, Alan Wilkins and Brayley Reynolds at Lovell's Athletic until that club folded, he then played for Ammanford and Port Tennant Colts. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. He made his Welsh U-21 debut against Armenia in August 2001 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot with Swansea and had loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Llanelli to gain match practice. Welsh international goalkeeper Jack Parry featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. A former Swansea scholar, he captained the youth team to success in the 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final and also featured in that year's West Wales Senior Cup final triumph.
