He later played for Ton Pentre, Llanelli and local side West End. The younger brother of Matt Appleby, he turned pro with Newcastle in August 1993 and had a spell with Ipswich before moving to the Vetch in August 1996. Centre-forward Mal Morris scored twice in Swansea's 1957 West Wales Senior Cup final success. He followed Gordon Milne to Coventry in October 1972 and was ever-present three times, joining Manchester City in October 1980. His performances alerted Southend United to the midfielders talents and Mark later spent five seasons at the club, playing over 200 games and scoring 35 goals. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. Initially with Blaenllechau Welfare, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in February 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 defeat at Birmingham City ten months later. He captained the Welsh Schoolboy side against Scotland in May 1963 and developed with Cardiff Corries, Bridgend Town, Barry Town and Bridgend again before joining Swansea in July 1967. Joining Swansea in March 1971, he featured in the 1971-72 FA Cup run and netted five goals in 23 League games before moving to Hull City in July 1972 where injury ended his career. He later played for Cwmbran and Cardiff Civil Service. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. He began with Cheltenham Town and moved to Portsmouth for 25,000 in March 1991. Inside-forward Don Phillips provided reliable cover while at the Vetch Field. He appeared in the top-flight before joining Swansea for 5,000 in February 1959, netting 18 goals in 91 Second Division games until breaking a leg. He moved to Darlington before retiring in 2009. He missed the 1994 Autoglass Trophy final through injury but featured in their 1994-95 Second Division play-off final triumph. Sold to Bury for 20,000 in August 1993, he was a promotion winner in 1995-96 and joined Ipswich Town in August 1997. Unable to secure a regular first-team slot behind the likes of Rory Keane, Jack O'Driscoll and Roy Paul, he helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1949-50 and Welsh League title in 1950-51, making ten League appearances for the Swans before being released in May 1952. BRIAN PURCELLCentre-half Brian Purcell featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph. He moved via Barnsley to Gillingham in September 2005 and joined Swansea for 50,000 in January 2006. His contract was paid up in February 2002, as he was about to start a month's loan with Merthyr Tydfil, then he moved to Southport, Marine and Rhyl. Lionel Messi. 7 Allen. Teenage right-back Allan Hughes briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. He has been playing football since he was a child and made his professional first-team debut at the age of 16. ALAN KNILLWelsh international central defender Alan Knill was ever-present in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. It took a then record 5.5m fee to bring Spain internationalto the Liberty Stadium and the Premier League from Valencia. He was loaned to Carlisle, Rotherham and Bury before joining Swansea in August 1992, scoring three times in 27 League outings while at the Vetch Field. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln and also appeared in the next match at Cheltenham. His solitary League appearance was as substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle. He died in November 1997. Ex-England Youth international left-back Danny Bartley starred as Swansea City won promotion in two consecutive seasons under John Toshack. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. He joined Arsenal for 40,000 in February 1974 and was ever-present in 1976-77, moving to Aston Villa for 70,000 in August 1977. He was loaned to Swansea in August 2001 and his solitary goal in 11 Third Division games came in the 2-0 victory at home to Darlington two months later. Reuniting with Brian Flynn at the Vetch Field in July 2003, he starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, won promotion in 2004-05, then lifted the Football League Trophy and were play-off finalists in 2005-06. He had spells with Hyde United and Connah's Quay Nomads prior to joining Barry Town in June 1995 and helped them win the League of Wales title in two consecutive seasons. With Wilfried Bony due to miss the whole of January 2015 due to commitments with the Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations, Oliveira was brought to the Liberty on loan until the end of the season. He joined Crawley Town in August 2004, then had a spell with Newport County before moving to Port Talbot and Neath. TERRY EVANSFormer Welsh U-21 right-back Terry Evans played under three different managers while at SwanseaCity. Since then, he has played hundreds of matches across all competitions. He was a member of Swansea Rugby & Cricket Club committee until his death in September 2000. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. Young midfielder Bari Morgan featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. He was briefly with Chester before being sold to Watford for 8,000 in December 1971 and joined Aldershot in an exchange deal involving Roger Joslyn in November 1974. After a spell playing in attack for the reserves, he returned to Wigan in July 1948 but injury ended his playing career soon afterwards. Given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963, he also appeared in the Swans' next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. A cousin of Chris Waddle, he impressed with Halifax Town before joining Liverpool in June 1973. He made nine Third Division (South) appearances for the Swans before joining Barry Town in August 1949 and moved to Cardiff City in July 1950. 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. Winger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. A former Newport County amateur, he impressed with Barry Town before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. He scored once in 19 Second Division games for the Swans prior to joining Torquay United in July 1960, then reunited with Arthur Willis at Haverfordwest in August 1961 and later played for Llanelly. KEVIN McLEODKevin started his career at home-town club Everton, where he made five appearances in the first team. He moved to the Vetch Field in August 1983 and made ten Second Division appearances for Swansea before following Jeremy Charles to QPR in February 1984. Teenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. After representing Great Britain in two Olympic Games, he joined Leyton Orient in October 1962 and later played for Belfast Distillery. The younger brother of Matt Appleby, he turned pro with Newcastle in August 1993 and had a spell with Ipswich before moving to the Vetch in August 1996. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. Considered one of the best football players in the world and a prolific goal scorer, Lionel Messi has shattered and created numerous records in his playing career. 'Chopper' starred as the Swans qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93, netting 14 goals in 228 League games prior to joining Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1995. William Isiah Bassett, born on 27 January 1869, was an English footballer, a director and club chairman for West Bromwich Albion for over half a century being John Wile June 18, 2021 John David Wile born on 9 March 1947 is an English former footballer and manager. His performances earned him a place in Swedens 2018 World Cup Squad and Swedens Euro 2020 squad. Making five League appearances for Swansea, he had his contract paid up in January 2006 and later played for Newport County. He returned to play for Utrecht. A full Dutch international who went totwo World Cups and Euro 2012, such was Vorms form throughout the season that he won all the major Player of the Year awards at the end of the campaign. MIKE JOHNSONWelsh international central defender Mike Johnson skippered Swansea to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. He turned professional in July 2003 and regularly featured as substitute during the 2003-04 campaign, making his Wales U-21 debut in Azerbaijan in September 2004. 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. DEREK KINGResolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. Initially with Shell Juniors and Burnell's Ironworks, he joined Port Vale in March 1938 and scored on his League debut in their 4-1 win over Rochdale the following month. Leading marksman in 1959-60, he joined Hull City in September 1960, then moved via Bradford City to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1965. Displaced by the arrival of Noel Dwyer, he made 370 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bath City in July 1964, then emigrated to Australia and played for Prague, Sydney. 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 joined Bradford PA in September 1967 and moved to Chester in January 1969. FIFA World Cup qualifier, group E, Wales v Belgium at the Cardiff city stadium in Cardiff, South Wales on Tuesday 16th November 2021. Midfielder Phil Boersma (above left) was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. Beattie was a former Rangers schoolboy who made his name with arch-rivals Celtic. Moving to Llanelly in August 1948, he later played for Milford United, Carmarthen Town, Caerau Athletic and Port Talbot where he became secretary. He helped them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, then played with John Cornforth at Exeter and Newport County before moving to Tiverton. DARREN WAYEngland Semi-Pro international midfielder Darren Way was a member of Swansea City's 2006 triumphant Football League Trophy squad. He scored once in 46 Second Division games prior to joining Nottingham Forest in July 1993, helping them regain Premiership status at the first attempt in 1993-94 and 1997-98. 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. He later played for several non-League clubs, becoming Bishop's Stortford player-manager. Rejoining Blackpool for 75,000 in January 1998, he helped win promotion in 2000-01 and the LDV Vans Trophy in 2002. BARI MORGANYoung midfielder Bari Morgan featured in Swansea City's 2000-01 relegation battle. Subsequently working at Aluminium Wire & Cable in Port Tennant, he died in Swansea in February 2004. He joined Wolves for 90,000 in August 1979 and captained their 1980 League Cup final success, becoming Rotherham's player-boss in September 1981. By the end of his only season at the club, he would make 37 appearances in all competitions, before returning to Spain in the close season with Rayo Vallecano. 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. 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. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to play for Hereford at Nuneaton in January 1969. Later joined the Swans' coaching staff under his friend Harry Griffiths. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1988, he joined West Brom for 50,000 in June 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. A former Huddersfield Town trainee, he turned professional in June 1986 and made his League debut against Derby County four months later. He also appeared in a central defensive role and netted six goals in 63 League outings but lost his place under Brian Flynn. Welsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Joining Cardiff City for 25,000 in March 1967, he helped them win the Welsh Cup three times and reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68, then played for Yeovil, Worcester and Merthyr. 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. Seville-born Pouzelo began at his local club side Real Betis, progressing from the B team to the first eleven in October 2011 with a debut against Levante. Whatever the case may be, Savage was given his chance to shine in the Premier League with Leicester in 1997, and it was an opportunity he seized with both hands. Signing professional for Ipswich Town in April 1973, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1973 and featured in their triumphant 1977-78 FA Cup run. PETER JONESEx-England Youth right-back Peter Jones was an influential figure as SwanseaCity reached the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. Signing professional for Celtic in July 1986, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1987. He netted 45 goals in 144 League outings for the Swans before moving to Oldham Athletic in October 1953. Signing professional for Rotherham United in February 1965, he was leading marksman in 1966-67 and moved to Blackburn Rovers for 20,000 plus Alan Gilliver in May 1968. So, who are the best footballers from Wales? Many football lovers agree that he is one of the greatest wingers of his generation and one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. His time at the club was plagued by injuries and he moved to Championship side Luton in March 2007, making seven starts before going on loan to Crystal Palace. Playing 322 games for Glamorgan CCC between 1949 and 1965, he had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Llanelly in the Welsh League. His two seasons at the club were highly productive and he was a starter at Wembley when the Swans demolished Bradford City 5-0 to win the League Cup. The striker made his debut in the south Wales derby which ended in a goalless draw before scoring the winning goal against Wigan Athletic on home turf a week later. MARCUS BEAN Young midfielder Marcus Bean had two separate loan spells at Swansea City. He was Footballer of the Year in 1974 and awarded the MBE, reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in September 1978. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers nine months before turning professional in June 1958. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. Moving to Gillingham in July 1998, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1998-99 and FA Cup sixth round in 1999-2000. Also loaned to Exeter City, he had limited first-team opportunities at Palace and joined Bray Wanderers in October 2001. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. Ex-Welsh Youth striker Lyndon Simmonds had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 campaign. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and helped win the West Wales Senior Cup before turning professional in October 1954. After time in France and Greece with Reims and Panionios, he joined Ross County in the Scottish Premier League. He netted 12 goals in 257 League games overall before joining Pembroke in March 1972, then Merthyr, becoming a businessman in Swansea. Born in Wolverhampton, Ashley began his youth career at Tamworth before joining WBA where he was released at 16. Signing professional for Newcastle United in November 1984, he moved to Swansea in August 1987 and scored in seven consecutive matches. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 win at Rochdale in April 1968 and played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, making 119 League appearances before joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972. PAUL HARRISCentral defender Paul Harris was a member of Harry Griffiths' squad at SwanseaCity. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and signed professional in June 1984. Despite the club trying to get the loan extended, there was no movement from Middlesbrough management and Emnes returned to his parent club after five games (one as sub) and two goals at the Liberty. Experienced midfielder Les Chappell starred in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. 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. He played for Swansea in the 1952-53 FA Cup third round tie at holders Newcastle United and made 12 Second Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Plymouth Argyle in November 1953. JOHN MOOREVersatile central defender John Moore was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. SCOTT SINCLAIRThe 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. After a loan spell back at former club Blackpool, Dobbie was reunited with Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace, helping the Eagles reach the top flight before loan spells at Blackpool. His solitary goal in 18 League games came in the Swans' 3-0 victory at home to Macclesfield in September 2003 and he moved to Portsmouth for 175,000 in January 2004. He made a record 640 League appearances for Liverpool, starring in five League Championship successes, two FA Cup final triumphs and also helping to win the European Cup and UEFA Cup. Experienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Also played for Newport County, Forest Green and Eastleigh. Welsh U-21 defender Leigh Devulgt was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title squad. ARTHUR MORGANTough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. Luke came through the youth ranks at Aston Villa, playing alongside his brother Stefan, and the pair were part of the clubs successful FA Youth Cup winning side of 2002. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. After impressing north of the border, Dobbie joined Swansea on a free transfer in the summer of 2009 under the guidance of Paulo Sousa. He impressed with Walton & Hersham before joining West Ham for 60,000 in April 2000, moving to Peterborough United in March 2001. His only other Third Division (South) appearance for Swansea was in the next match at Reading and he had a spell with Lovell's Athletic prior to joining Llanelly in April 1950. 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