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He subsequently ran a painting and decorating business in Killay until his death from cancer in February 2003. He scored on his League debut in their 3-0 win at home to Torquay the following month and helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1947-48. Scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Hull City in May 2003 that saw the Swans escape relegation to the Conference, he netted 16 goals in 57 League outings until a recurring knee injury ended his playing career in July 2005. Later with Worcester City, Abergavenny, Caerau, Milford Haven and Ferndale, he worked for Ashland (UK) Chemicals, then was a local government officer. The right back spent four months with the Swans during the 2021-22 campaign on loan from parent club Manchester United. He gained top-flight experience whilst at Griffin Park and moved via Swindon Town to Swansea in July 1939, featuring in the first three matches of the aborted 1939-40 League campaign. Scoring nine goals in 270 League games, he moved to Merthyr Tydfil as player-manager in January 2000 and became a police officer in Scotland. He made 16 League appearances before re-joining Yeovil in June 2008. Born in Lille, he was a prolific goalscorer in Paris St Germain's reserve team but had limited chances and was loaned to struggling Swansea in February 2001, together with French U-21 midfielder Nicolas Fabiano. Returning to Swansea on loan in August 2005, he made two League appearances and joined Forest Green Rovers in August 2006. Joining Rochdale initially on loan in February 1987, he finished leading marksman in two consecutive seasons but a pelvic injury ended his career. KWAME AMPADURepublic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Kwame Ampadu featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. Sold to Scunthorpe United for 40,000 in December 1995, he moved via Hull City to Chesterfield for 50,000 in November 1999. He later played for Bury, Newport county and Burnley again, then coached various clubs including Llanelli and has worked in the media. He became Swansea's player-boss in February 1978, netting 25 goals in 63 League games and plotting three Welsh Cup final triumphs. Kenny Jackett signed him on loan in September 2004 and he was given his debut in the LDV Vans Trophy match against Luton Town, also making three substitute appearances in the Third Division. 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. Welsh international striker John Toshack managed Swansea City from the Fourth Division to First. Full of speed, flair, and ruthlessness, not one Premier League defender knew how to deal with peak Gareth Bale. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. Loaned to Swansea in October 1995, he made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field. 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. Struggling to secure a regular first-team slot, his progress was hampered by injury problems and he made 29 League appearances before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1992. He netted eight goals in 198 League games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Hereford United in March 1980, then played for TrowbridgeTown, Forest Green Rovers, Maesteg Park, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Llanelli. Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Yves grew up in Brussels and the goalkeeper started his professional career with Premier League side Chelsea in 2006, but never played a first team game for the club. After a shaky start to his time there he gained in confidence and in three seasons he played 52 games, scoring 17 goals. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1981 and made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. Featuring as they beat Swansea in the 1953 West Wales Senior Cup final, he then lived and worked locally until his death in March 1988. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1967, he played for Swansea in the 1969 Welsh Cup final and was ever-present in the 1969-70 promotion success. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. Welsh international midfielder Colin Pascoe starred in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. He moved to the Vetch Field in February 1975 and contested a first-team slot with Geoff Bray, netting four goals in 20 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Bridgend in August 1976. Initially with Whickham, he played for Blyth Spartans and Weymouth before moving to Tottenham Hotspur for 100,000 in January 1988. He sat on the bench for ECWC matches against Panathinaikos and helped the reserves win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1990 but failed to appear in Swansea's first-team again and joined Cheltenham Town in August 1993. We have got all the match results from 1892 to today along with great player profiles List of Liverpool Players - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in April 1972. 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 tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. Scoring five times in 45 League outings, he lost his place after a hernia problem and joined Boston United initially on loan in March 2005. He played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, netting 11 goals in 142 League games before reuniting with Billy Lucas at Newport County in June 1972. Later with Worcester, Merthyr Tydfil and Portmadoc, he remained local until his death in March 2001. Welsh international winger Ronnie Rees was once Swansea City's most expensive signing. He starred in their 1962-63 promotion success, then played for Watford and Newport County prior to joining Swansea in October 1968. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1981 and made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. His solitary League appearance was as substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle. Unable to maintain a regular first-team slot, he made 62 League appearances for Swansea and joined Swindon Town in July 1952, then played for Lovells Athletic and Abergavenny Thursday. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in May 1973 and made his First Division debut in their 2-1 win over Ipswich in April 1975. He was also named in the team of the tournament. JOE ALLEN The Narberth-born midfielder joined the Swansea City family as an 11-year-old, coming through the youth ranks before making his mark in the first team. Signing professional for QPR in October 2001, he was given his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic four months later. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. He guested for Rochdale, Manchester United, Manchester City, Lincoln City and Notts County during the war and joined Bury in exchange for Walter Keeley plus 4,000 in January 1948. With the lack of opportunities open to him, Jazz moved out on loan to Crystal Palace and then Huddersfield Town. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Ninian Park. Tall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004. 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. 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. NIGEL FRENCHWelsh Youth winger Nigel French played under three managers while at Swansea City. Appointed Sporting Lisbon's manager in July 1984, he took Real Sociedad to Spanish Cup glory in 1987 and Real Madrid to the Spanish League title in 1990. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in May 1974 and appeared in the 1977 League Cup final. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. BARRIE THOMASWelsh Youth central defender Barrie Thomas briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. Initially with Leeds United, he scored on his First Division debut and was swapped for Brighton's Andy Ritchie in March 1983. He contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Rory Keane, featuring in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals including the 1950 success. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. A former Blackpool trainee, he signed professional in July 1994 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and joined Lincoln City in August 1997. He also featured in a Welsh Cup tie at Newport County the following season and helped to win the West Wales Senior Cup shortly before joining Llanelly in June 1954. During his time at the Swans he became the first player to represent England while at the club when he played against San Marino. A former Liverpool apprentice, he turned professional in January 1974 and made his First Division debut in their 1-1 draw at Spurs four months later. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. He was brought to the club on a season-long loan from Liverpool in July 2007 and the youngster proved a big hit in his one and only season at the Liberty. Joining Swindon Town in July 2001, he moved to Swansea in September 2004 and featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final success. Nordfeldt was first choice at Swedish clubs Brommapojkarna and SC Heerenveen, making more than 100 combined appearances. His first season was a success, but he struggled for game time thereafter and found himself out on loan at Willem II. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in February 1954. He joined Huddersfield for 350,000 in March 1997 and starred as they reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1998-99, moving to Hull City in July 2001 Following spells at Plymouth and Macclesfield he reunited with Brian Little at Tranmere in November 2003 subsequently returned to Macclesfield in 2005. Striker Stewart Phillips was unlucky with injuries and illness while at Swansea City. LFChistory.net is all about the history of Liverpool FC. Moving to Sunderland for 10,000 in November 1947, he remained in the top-flight after joining Manchester City in September 1949. He worked in the media and corporate hospitality until his death in November 2004. ANDREW WEBBER Young striker Andy Webber briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. 10 Ramsey. He has since coached at Blackburn and Newcastle. A former Swansea junior, he joined Barry Town in July 1961 and helped them win the South Wales Senior Cup on his debut. He became youth team coach at Halifax and Bradford City. Versatile right-back Neil Robinson featured prominently as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81.
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