He failed to make an impact under new manager Brian Flynn and was loaned to Aberystwyth Town before joining Macclesfield Town in October 1999. After a loan spell at Wycombe, the striker made his Villa debut in a 2-2 draw against rivals Birmingham in the Premier League. Later with Oswestry Town. He played for Aberystwyth Town and represented British Universities while studying geography at Aberystwyth University before signing professional at the Vetch Field in August 1963. A number of Welsh stars have gone on to earn legendary status during their time in the Premier League, whether it be because of their goalscoring exploits, their leadership qualities, or their robust, tough tackling in the centre of the park. He netted eight goals in 41 League games while at the Vetch Field before being sold to Torquay United for 2,000 in March 1989. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. Striker Jon Keaveny played for Swansea City during the 2002-03 season. He was loaned to Fulham before joining Swansea in November 1997 and scored twice in 22 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field until sidelined by injury problems. Also helping the Swans qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, the Welsh international scored three penalties in 566 League games before re-joining Newport County in June 2004. 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. 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. 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. Goalkeeper George Heyes was an important figure in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. Ex-England Youth striker Aidan Newhouse helped Swansea City qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. Dutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. Fifa World Cup. A former Everton apprentice, he joined StokeCity in July 1963 and made his First Division debut in their 2-2 draw at Chelsea in September 1967. In February 2005 Kevin signed on loan for the Swans, making 11 appearances and helping the club win promotion to League One. Unlucky to suffer a dislocated shoulder in his second appearance for the Swans at Nottingham Forest, he was sidelined for the remainder of that season, then had a recurrence of the injury in a Welsh Cup tie at Port Talbot in January 2007 and was ruled out again. He featured as they won promotion and were Coca-Cola Cup semi-finalists in 1996-97, joining Macclesfield for 15,000 in March 1998. Signing professional for Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1953, he gained top-flight experience and moved to West Ham in December 1958. Appearing in the 1985 Milk Cup final, he joined Norwich City in July 1986, then played for Sheffield Wednesday and Metz before joining Swansea in March 1992, making three League appearances. 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. 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 went on to play 87 times for his home-town club before going on loan to West Brom in 2008 and finally signing in a permanent 3.5m deal shortly after. He made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Blackpool seven months later but had limited chances behind Roger Freestone and moved to Bristol Rovers in March 1998. GARY WILLIAMSMidfielder Gary Williams briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Football - Fitness - Cricket - NFL - NBA - MLB - Horse Racing - All Sports. 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. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Everton in March 1954, making eight Second Division appearances before concentrating on his cricket career. After leaving SA1 he featured for a number of clubs including York, Darlington, Histon and Blyth Spartans. KEVIN CLARKERepublic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. He moved to Southend United in December 1971 and helped them win promotion that season. Signing professional for Coventry in 1994, he made his Premiership debut in their 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough in September 1995. He played for Wales against England in 1941-42 and Scotland in 1945-46, netting five goals in 36 League games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 7,500 in October 1947. In 2013 Mark left the club after 140 appearances (25 as sub) and three goals to join Charlton on loan before making the move permanent. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Versatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. The scenes of jubilation showed just how far Welsh football has come since the 1958 World Cup, where, its said, one of the returning players was innocently asked by a train conductor at Swansea Station if hed been anywhere nice on his holidays. MARK WILSONEngland U-21 midfielder Mark Wilson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. He is currently playing for Guingamp in France. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1962 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in September 1964. He was popular among Swansea City fans with his high-impact performances, notably playing a major role in the 3-0 victory over Cardiff City in October 2021. He only spent one season on Humberside before a 465,000 fee took him to the Premier League with Derby County. Following loan spells with Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, he moved to Forest Green Rovers in December 1998 and then Carmarthen Town. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. STUART ROBERTSWelsh U-21 winger Stuart Roberts featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. The County Durham-born defender learned his trade as a youngster at Manchester United,also taking intwo loan spells at Swansea. A fee of around 1.5 million secured his signature in time for Swanseas opening game of the season at Manchester City. He scored twice on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Rotherham United but suffered injury problems during his time at the Vetch Field. Featuring in their 1964-65 Fourth Division title campaign, he became Cape Town City's player-coach in May 1965 and later coached in the Western Province. 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. Was back with Molby at Hull and Kidderminster again before spells at Forest Green Rovers and Llanelli. Sold to Plymouth Argyle for 100,000 in July 1989, he later played for Grimsby, Crystal Palace and Torquay United. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. He was ever-present in the Shakers' 1982-83 promotion near-miss, moving to Swansea on a non-contract basis in October 1984 and making four consecutive Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field. Helping win the West Wales Senior Cup that season, his only goal in ten Second Division games clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory over Bristol City in December 1955. Following a spell with Minnesota Kicks, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1985 and scored once in 61 League games for Swansea prior to joining Peterborough United in August 1986. Centre-forward Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Moving to Newport County in September 1983, he had a spell as player-boss and led them to the 1987 Welsh Cup final. Welsh international central defender Roy Paul gained the first nine of his 33 caps while at the Vetch Field. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. An icon of strength, support and resilience, embracing the past whilst looking to the future. The right back spent four months with the Swans during the 2021-22 campaign on loan from parent club Manchester United. He has subsequently made his home back in Wales, playing for Haverfordwest, Neath, Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. Following Ken Furphy to Watford in July 1967, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1968-69, then played for King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Pembroke Borough and Pontardawe. But having worked with Rodgers during his time at Stamford Bridge, he jumped at the chance to play regularly in the first team at the Liberty and didn't disappoint during his short time at the club with six goals from 12 appearances (one as sub). 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. He briefly revived his career with Poole Town. Hard-tackling full-back Dennis John played for Swansea during the 1958-59 campaign. Goalkeeper Willy Gueret was an important figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Twice capped by the Republic of Ireland, Butler was a first team regular for four years before injuries dogged his final season at the Liberty. Managed at Wrexham, Doncaster and Wolves. He gained Welsh Amateur honours during a loan spell at Llanelly before signing professional at the Vetch Field in May 1962. 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