EDDIE THOMASInside-forward Eddie Thomas scored in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round victory at Liverpool. He later played for Oxford United, Exeter City and Eastleigh. He later played for Hellenic, Oswestry, Flint and Rhyl. Starring in their 1986-87 Isthmian League title triumph, he later played for Wealdstone, then managed Staines, Walton & Hersham, Hendon and Hemel Hempstead. 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. He made his first-team debut in Swansea's 1-0 Milk Cup second round second-leg defeat at Colchester United in October 1983 and his solitary Second Division appearance was in that month's 1-0 reverse at home to Blackburn Rovers. Players (48) Staff (1) Do you have a team photo? 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. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in August 1967, he appeared regularly in the top-flight and moved to Chester in October 1976. Initially with Newquay, he moved via Falmouth to Exeter City to September 1991 and joined Swansea in exchange for Russell Coughlin plus 20,000 in July 1993. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and was a part-time professional, understudying Noel Dwyer and Johnny King. CRAIG STIENSWelsh Youth winger Craig Stiens had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. Settling in South Africa, he died in January 2000. He suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 win at Huddersfield that put Swansea top of the table and scored once in ten League games before joining hometown Prescot Cables in June 2004. He died in Llanfyrnach in January 1981. Also played for Merthyr Tydfil and Bryntirion. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. GORKA PINTADOGorka played in the lower divisions of Spanish football with Real Union, Osasuna B and Leganes before joining Swansea in August 2008. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. Initially with Ton Pentre, the Welsh Amateur international joined Lovells Athletic in July 1936 and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1939. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before re-joining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. Initially with Coventry City, he reunited with Tony Waiters at Plymouth Argyle in September 1973, helping reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and win promotion in 1974-75. Former England international Emlyn Hughes briefly skippered Swansea City during the 1983-84 campaign. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to play for Hereford at Nuneaton in January 1969. Starring as they won the Third Division (South) title in 1953-54 and 1956-57, he moved to Swansea for 3,000 in February 1958 and made eight League appearances. He moved to Barry Town in July 1957, then played for Caerau and Carmarthen Town. JAMIE BARNWELL-EDINBOROYoung striker Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1995-96 campaign. Initially with Oswestry Town, he joined Bradford City in August 1955 and moved to Everton in March 1956. 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. He re-joined the Swans in November 1994 and made nine League appearances before moving to Northampton Town in January 1995. Vorm had spent a season on loan at Den Bosch before returning to Utrechts first team where he made 136 appearances over six seasons. 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. A central defender at the tender age of 19, he was loaned out to Bristol City in 2010, impressing so much that he won their Player of the Year award with some outstanding performances. However, injuries curtailed his appearances during Brendan Rodgers time in charge, and he only featured in three Premier League games in our inaugural season at this level. Initially an amateur with Cardiff City, he was a prolific scorer for Bridgend and a member of the 1968 Great Britain Olympic squad. He returned for a brief spell as Worthing's manager. Later with Crewe Alexandra and Port Talbot. Young midfielder Simon Davey was a member of Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup winning squad. He netted six goals in 30 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Leicester City for 10,000 in June 1947, moving to West Brom in exchange for Peter McKennan in March 1948. Ex-England international striker Bob Latchford was Swansea City's top scorer in 1982-83. He netted five goals in 80 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Gregg again at Crewe Alexandra in July 1975. Making four League appearances, he moved to Gresley the following month, then played for Barry, Gresley again, King's Lynn, Barwell and Coalville. The Austrian youth international got better and better during his loan spell and ended the season as a key player for the Swans. The son of former world show-jumping champion Derek Ricketts, he turned professional with Oxford United in April 2000 and was loaned to Nuneaton Borough before joining Telford United in August 2003. 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. Moving to Haverfordwest in July 1979, he helped them win promotion in 1979-80 and the Welsh League title in 1980-81. After working in the media, he became Kidderminster Harriers' boss in May 1999 and plotted their 1999-2000 Conference title triumph. NIGEL STEVENSONWelsh international central defender Nigel Stevenson is the only player who appeared for Swansea City throughout the rise from the Fourth Division to First and back again. 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. Educated in Brisbane, Australia, Kireturnedhome to sign for FC Seoul at the outset of his career. Initially with Fleur-de-Lys, he moved via Lovells Athletic to Cardiff City for 2,500 in May 1956 and appeared in the top-flight. He helped win the FA Trophy in 2002, Conference title in 2002-03 and League Two title in 2004-05. He went on to manage Gillingham, facing the Swans in the FA Cup in 2019. He returned to Scotland with Motherwell in July 1995, then joined Stirling Albion in July 1998. After a spell with Wycombe Wanderers, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1999 and had spells as player-boss of Exeter City and Newport County. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. Netting eight goals in 20 League games, he reunited with Cyril Lea at Colchester United in November 1985, then played for BuryTown. An experienced Welsh international - he won 51 caps for his country - he joined the Swans in July 1979 for 110,000 from Middlesbrough. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans gain promotion from League One and in the clubs first season back in the Championship he kept a club-record 22 clean sheets, winning the Football Leagues Golden Glove award in the process. Moving via Sheffield Wednesday to West Brom in February 1989, he joined Swansea in August 1992 and netted 12 goals in 33 League outings. Leaving Villa in 2010 he signed for Coventry and Carlisle before playing non-league football for Nuneaton Borough and then Stockport. He was a part of the Dutch squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Given his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Luton Town three months later, he played in half of the Second Division matches that season but had few opportunities thereafter and made 27 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in June 1954. He joined Swansea for 50,000 in October 1997 and had a spell as player-manager, netting 13 goals in 198 League games before leaving in September 2002. WENDELL MORGANOutside-left Wendell Morgan contested a first-team slot with Norman Lawson while at Swansea. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1996 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. He later played for Wellington Town, Tranmere Rovers, Port Vale, Runcorn and Oswestry again. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. 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. Ever-present in their 1980-81 League Championship success, he was a European Cup winner again in 1982 and re-joined Swansea for 40,000 in July 1983. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Stockport before joining Cardiff City in August 2001. He also featured in two West Wales Senior Cup triumphs before making his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 defeat at Sheffield United in August 1950. He joined West Brom for 65,000 in March 1968, then Nottingham Forest for 60,000 in February 1969. VIC GOMERSALLPopular left-back Vic Gomersall was an influential figure in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. He was loaned to Swansea in February 1974, joining Wrexham for 8,000 in September 1977. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. However, ill-discipline often cost him gametime on the pitch. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Starring in their 1971-72 FA Cup run, he helped them win promotion in 1972-73 and joined Southport in July 1974. RYAN CASEYRepublic of Ireland U-21 winger Ryan Casey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. DANNY BARWOODWelsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a Swansea City trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. DEAN SAUNDERSStriker Dean Saunders was capped 75 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. Featuring in two Welsh Cup final triumphs, he scored twice in 42 League games prior to joining Hartlepool in November 1983. A fee of around 1.5 million secured his signature in time for Swanseas opening game of the season at Manchester City. He netted ten goals in 56 League games before being sold to Watford for 100,000 in July 1997. Meredith played 32 games in the 1924 season. He appeared in the 1956 and 1957 Welsh Cup finals as well as three successive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs. Just days later in March 2008, Williams signed for the Swans in a loan deal until the end of the season. STEVE MORRISFormer Welsh Youth left-back Steve Morris featured prominently in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Goalkeeper Ron Howells was capped twice by Wales after leaving Swansea. 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. Yet, Ramsey has still forged an impressive international career for himself. His time at the Liberty saw him feature in four games as a substitute, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich. After a spell with Hearts in the SPL, Beattie joined Hearts, St Johnston, Barne and Dundee. A full Welsh international, he then joined Millwall in the Championship. Netting seven goals in 160 League outings prior to joining Bradford City for 210,000 in July 1995, he moved to Gillingham for 15,000 in August 1996, then Barnet for 25,000 in February 1997. Signing professional for Leeds United in August 1973, he joined Norwich City in April 1975 and had loan spells at Northampton Town and Stockport County prior to joining Swansea in July 1977. Welsh international centre-half Ray Daniel ended his League career with hometown Swansea. Striker and Scottish international Oli McBurnie joined the Swans from Bradford City aged 19 and spent time in the clubs under-21 and under-23 sides before loan moves to Newport County and then Bristol Rovers. GEORGE EASTHAMFormer England international inside-forward George Eastham played for Swansea during the 1947-48 season. Signing professional for Plymouth Argyle in March 1991, he failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. Featuring in their 1995 Anglo-Italian Cup final success, he joined Birmingham City for 250,000 in February 1996, then had spells with Reading, Cardiff City and Peterborough United until forced to retire in April 2005. He was an FA Cup finalist in 1984 and loaned to Plymouth and Blackpool before joining Swansea in July 1985. A strong, forceful midfielder who began his career at QPR before moving to Aldershot Town in the hope of finding first-team football. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in December 1972, he had spells with Oxford United, Norwich City, New England Teamen and Cambridge United before moving to Cardiff City in August 1982. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. He starred as the Swans reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64, then won the Welsh Cup in 1966 and promotion in 1969-70. Welsh international wing-half Billy Lucas skippered Swansea to the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Finding his opportunities limited, he found himself loaned out to Swansea as cover for the injured Tom Williams. Playing 22 League games for the Swans before joining Milford United in July 1951, he later joined Llanelly. The striker made his Champions League debut in a qualifier against FB Kaunas in 2003, eventually going on to score 16 goals in 43 games for the Hoops. WILLY GUERETGoalkeeper Willy Gueret was an important figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Helping them win promotion three times, he also played for Newport County and Llanelli. 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. He moved to Swansea for 80,000 in August 1993, helping win the Autoglass Trophy in 1994 and reach the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97. Team News. 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. GLYN DAVIESFormer Welsh Schoolboy left-back Glyn Davies played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. Following a similar period at Bristol Rovers, he joined Oldham Athletic in August 1985 and helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1986-87, then win the Second Division title in 1990-91. Striker Micky Lenihan featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. A former Newport County trainee, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old against Bolton Wanderers in November 1986 and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1987, joining Hereford United in August 1988. 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