The County Durham-born defender learned his trade as a youngster at Manchester United,also taking intwo loan spells at Swansea. He has since been commercial manager at Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and Leeds United. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he was released and impressed with AFC Porth before rejoining Swansea for 7,500 in March 1994. Welsh international striker Alan Curtis was an influential figure in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. He followed John Charles to Hereford United in August 1968, moving to Llanelli in October 1969 and featuring in their 1970-71 Welsh League title triumph. He played for Burscough, Chorley, Stalybridge Celtic, Southport and Rhyl before moving to Wrexham for 60,000 in February 2001, helping win promotion in 2002-03. 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. DANNY GRAHAMGraham started his career at Middlesbrough where he made 15 appearances before loan spells at Derby, Leeds, Blackpool and Carlisle. DON PEARSONWing-half Don Pearson appeared for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup final. He made his debut as a substitute four days later, coming on against Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium in a 3-1 win. A former Manchester City junior, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1987 and starred as Swansea won promotion in 1987-88. 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. Managed at Wrexham, Doncaster and Wolves. He has played Haverfordwest, Skewen, Pontypridd and Neath. Roberto Martinez signed the Argentine defender, formerly of Barcelona, Tarragona and Espanyol, on a free transfer in 2008. He switched to central defence and joined Arsenal for 35,000 in May 1969, featuring in their 1970-71 'double' campaign. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1963 and starred in their 1963-64 Southern League title triumph, moving to the Vetch Field for 1,000 in July 1964. Appointed captain, he helped reach the League One play-offs and win the Football League Trophy in 2005-06. Signing professional for Manchester City in July 1970, he gained top-flight experience and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making his only League appearance in the following month's 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe. He was a promotion winner again in 1999-2000 and rejoined Bury in October 2002. He later played for Ton Pentre, Llanelli and local side West End. His potential saw Premier League side Chelsea sign Sinclair for an initial fee of 200,000 and he made his debut against Wycombe in the League Cup semi-final in 2007. ANTHONY JAMESYoung winger Anthony James featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Later joined the Swans' coaching staff under his friend Harry Griffiths. The Dragons FIFA ranking shot up from 117th in 2011 to 8th in 2015, the biggest rise in the history of FIFA world rankings. Re-joining Cardiff in an exchange deal in September 1972, he starred in three Welsh Cup final successes and their 1975-76 promotion triumph. Signing professional for Sunderland in July 1991, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Doncaster Rovers before joining Scarborough in December 1996. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and was player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford. Welsh international inside-forward Ivor Allchurch is widely regarded as Swansea's finest post-war player. 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. 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. Loaned to Swansea in December 1991, he scored once in five League outings while at the Vetch Field. 4 Davies. Also had loan spells at Yeovil and Brentord, before moving to Scotland with Inverness CT and Hibernian. Teenage full-back Steve Thomas understudied Micky Evans and Wyndham Evans while at Swansea City. 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. The next five seasons saw him cement his place in the Leicester City midfield, while along the way picking up Young Player and Player of the Year awards in various seasons. He appeared in the 1956 and 1957 Welsh Cup finals as well as three successive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs. Monk joined from Barnsley on a free transfer in June 2004, and retired from football in February 2014 to take is first step into management following the sacking of Michael Laudrup. Initially with Cwm Villa, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1936 and captained the 'Push & Run' side to the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. He impressed with Buckleys in his native Llanelli before joining Swansea in December 1956 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Huddersfield four months later. He made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field before moving to Wigan Athletic in July 1978, playing in their first-ever League match. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he moved via Southend United to Brentford in July 1995 and starred as they won the Third Division title in 1998-99, were LDV Vans Trophy finalists in 2000-01 and Second Division play-off finalists in 2001-02. DARREN WAYEngland Semi-Pro international midfielder Darren Way was a member of Swansea City's 2006 triumphant Football League Trophy squad. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1988. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. In July 2005 Scotland was denied a work permit and although he left Dundee United, he found he was able to play for St. Johnstone in the First Division. Born in Pembrey, the talented midfielder began in the Swans academy at the age of 10. He was valued at 100,000 when moving to Leeds United with Rod in July 1991. 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. He moved to Huddersfield Town for 70,000 in May 1994 and featured in their 1994-95 promotion campaign. He eventually joined Championship side Hull City in August 2017 in a move that saw Sam Clucas come the other way. Although the Swans would go on and lose 4-0 to the future Premier League champions, the team and Vorm, in particular, showed that there was cause for optimism for the rest of the campaign. He netted 22 goals in 143 League games prior to re-joining Ards in June 1968, winning many honours as a player, then manager. His time at the Liberty was a great success and he scored a number of stunning goals, including a brace at Wembley in the League Cup final win, plus a call up to the Dutch national team. Brought in to the club on loan from Chelsea by manager Brendan Rodgers at the end of the 2011 season, Borini immediately hit the headlines by scoring twice on his debut against Nottingham Forest. Joining Swindon Town in July 2001, he moved to Swansea in September 2004 and featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final success. Top scorer in 1985-86, he repeated the feat with Grimsby in 1986-87, then played for Cardiff City and Cheltenham. A talented, ball-playing central defender, he was larger than life on and off the field during a stint in SA1 that included the League Cup triumph at Wembley in 2013. He graduated through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1973, making his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Barnsley three months later. Much-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in Swansea City's goal. Arsenal Football Club : Country: England : Founded: 01/10/1886 . After finding regular first-team opportunities limited, he signed on loan with Welsh Premier League side Neath until the end of the season. 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. He has also played for Northwich Victoria and Altrincham. Initially an amateur with Cardiff City, he was a prolific scorer for Bridgend and a member of the 1968 Great Britain Olympic squad. Following a loan spell at Yeovil Town during their 2004-05 League Two title campaign, he moved to Swansea for 300,000 in January 2006. He managed Wales and Lebanon and has held various coaching posts. Scoring four goals in 72 League outings while at the Vetch Field, he joined Portsmouth in January 1984, then played for Wichita Wings and Bristol City. A regular for Wales at senior level and an excellent servant for the Swans with 179 appearances, he moved to Aston Villa in 2017 as part of a 5m swap deal for Jordon Ayew, gaining promotion back to the Premier League in 2019. JOHN HENDRYScotland U-21 striker John Hendry had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1994-95 campaign. He was a prolific goalscorer for the reserves and scored on his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. Left-half Len Emmanuel played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. At the end of the campaign Jones had his contract cancelled by mutual consent and he signed permanently for Neath, playing as a wide man and winning the Welsh Player of the Year Award. The young defender joined Premier League club Watford the following season on a five-year deal before arriving at the Swansea City on loan in July 2019. Re-joining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004. Sold to Oldham Athletic for 100,000 in March 1997, he played for Bury prior to joining Swansea in July 2002. Hard-working midfielder Steve Brodie helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. He had limited first-team opportunities but helped win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002, making ten League appearances prior to joining Llanelli in August 2002. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. He starred in the televised 4-0 FA Cup first round win over QPR, netting seven goals in 31 Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Gillingham in August 2002 after a trial with QPR. A catalogue of injury problems hampered his progress and he scored once in 104 League games before retiring on medical advice at 25 in January 2003. 'The Pearl' starred for Jamaican side Arnett Gardens and played for his country in the 1998 World Cup, then had a spell with Colorado Foxes in the United States before John Hollins signed him in October 1999. WILLIE HUMPHRIESNorthern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. Plenty of time for him to come back and add to that figure, too. Initially with Soundwell, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 1956 and made his League debut in their 4-1 victory at home to Luton Town in February 1961. 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. TONY SCREENWelsh U-23 defender Tony Screen was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1973-74. He made his debut against Monaco in the ECWC first round first-leg two months later, also featuring in the second-leg that the Swans lost 8-0. A very talented player, he was part of the squad that lifted the League One title and then played under new manager Paulo Sousa in the Championship. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1975 and he scored 19 times in 46 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Torquay United in November 1976. Moving to Swansea for 150,000 in January 2006, he had fitness problems and returned from a loan spell back at Yeovil to appear in the 2007-08 Johnstone's Paint Trophy southern final first-leg. Signing professional for Blackburn Rovers in July 1999, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Crewe, Oldham and Halifax before joining Swansea on loan in November 2002. He remained in the top-flight after joining Watford in September 1987, then helped Brighton clinch promotion that season. A former Watford apprentice, he turned professional in February 1982 and helped win the FA Youth Cup that season. Welsh Youth right-back Paul Fury was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. He netted 77 goals in 143 League games before joining Bristol City for 1m in July 2007, helping reach the Championship play-off final in 2007-08. 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. Birthdate: June 24, 1987. He reunited with Alan Cork at Swansea for 30,000 in October 1997 and made 14 League appearances. Now works in the media. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Everton in October 1952 and played nine consecutive Second Division games in place of Steve Leavy. 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. Everton and Wales' greatest ever goalkeeper, Neville Southall represented the Toffees at the highest level for 17 years. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. 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. Former Welsh Youth defender Gary Richards featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final success. Scoring twice in their 1982 FA Vase final triumph, he later played for Gloucester and Dorchester. A winner of 13 Premier League titles, Giggs also won four FA Cups and two Champions League crowns, and played at the highest level into his 40s. He then played for Newport County until that club folded in February 1989, New Zealand side Point Chevalier, Hereford United, Worcester City, AFC Newport and Brecon Corries. Sold to Newport County for 2,000 in June 1958, he later played for Romford and Merthyr Tydfil. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Since then, Frank has been on loan at Barnsley and Charlton before signing permanently for Wolves in 2012. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1994 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Plymouth nine months later. Players are listed by number of caps. 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. Initially with Sunderland, he was leading marksman in 1983-84 and joined Watford for 115,000 in March 1985. He was a member of their 1960 FA Cup final squad and joined Swansea for 10,000 in July 1962. Agile goalkeeper Ken Evans helped Swansea take Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. RICHARD JONESMidfielder Richard Jones played for Swansea City during the 1993-94 campaign. He was sold to Liverpool for 200,000 in July 1974 and amassed a vast collection of honours before reuniting with John Toshack at Swansea for 160,000 in January 1982. Ex-England international striker Bob Latchford was Swansea City's top scorer in 1982-83. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; The German goalkeeper began his youth career at various clubs including both Bayern and 1860 Munich. 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. 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