He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06. Celina joined the Jacks in the summer of 2018 on a four-year deal. Initially with Cliftonville, he joined Grimsby Town for 15,000 in February 1984 and starred in their 1989-90 and 1990-91 promotion successes. Striker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. He joined Swansea in August 1960 and featured in the 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, then saved a penalty as the Swans won at Liverpool in the 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round. He later went on to feature for Swindon, Oldham Kansas City and Millwall. Scoring eight goals in 142 League games for the Swans until a recurring ankle injury ended his League career, he briefly re-joined Tiverton in May 2004. He joined Stockport County in July 2004, moving to Rotherham United in August 2005. 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. Playing 22 consecutive Fourth Division games that season, he had limited first-team chances thereafter and made 28 League appearances for Swansea before joining Afan Lido in July 1975. We are an Amazon Affiliate partner and as such receive commission payments if you buy items through the site. Striker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. This was the very dawn of football in Wales, where working men played in amateur club sides like Chirk and Druids FC, battling it out for The Welsh Cup, a competition still held today. The Swans later paid Birmingham 50,000 to make the move permanent. He played for King's Lynn, then managed Downham Market and returned to King's Lynn as coach. After spending four seasons at the club and only making 19 appearances, he opted for a move to Burnley where the Lancashire outfit paid 300,000 for his services. After spells with Newport County and Bristol City, he moved to Swansea in August 1985 and netted five goals in 111 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1988. MICKY EVANSRugged left-back Micky Evans was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. In total, he made 104 appearances (13 as sub), scoring 51 goals. GARY MOORETall striker Gary Moore was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Helping them win the Third Division title in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in March 1985 and made 53 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Swansea in February 1944 and made his League debut in the 2-0 defeat at home to Spurs in September 1946. 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. GIL REECEEx-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. Previously with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1938 and was a wartime guest player for several clubs. Starting a degree course in physiotherapy at Swansea University, he quit football with a knee injury and has coached in New South Wales, Australia. ROY SAUNDERS Ex-England Youth wing-half Roy Saunders played in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and played for hometown Port Talbot, then Afan Lido before joining Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1984. Studying a history degree at Oxford University, he captained their team and had a spell with hometown Merthyr Tydfil before coaching football and PE in Jamaica. Moving to Torquay United in November 1986, he appeared against Swansea in the 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final, then starred in Rochdale's 1989-90 FA Cup run before playing for Exeter City, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport AFC and Cinderford Town. Versatile Welsh international Jeremy Charles (below) starred in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. NEIL PRICEYoung full-back Neil Price appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. He reunited with Ronnie Burgess at Swansea in August 1956 but a recurring knee injury restricted him to only five League appearances while at the Vetch Field and forced his retirement in December 1956. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. PAUL WIMBLETONEx-England Schoolboy striker Paul Wimbleton played for Swansea City during the 1992-93 campaign. Manchester United face a second straight trip to . He made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Lincoln City and netted 11 goals in 30 Second Division games before being sold to Portsmouth for 4,000 in December 1961. Born in New Zealand, he signed professional for Barnsley in March 1999 and made his League debut in their 4-0 defeat at home to Preston in April 2001. He made his Premier League debut away in a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace a week later. Kuqis contract ran out at Palace and he played in Germany for a season before signing at the Liberty Stadium in 2010. The goalkeeper came from a footballing family, and started his career at Macclesfield Town in 1995 before moving to Hull City in 1998. Irish international winger Jack O'Driscoll was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Originally a midfielder, the competition in that position particularly strong and he moved back to a full-back position where he was able to gain more playing time and he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Norwich City in October 2011. He arrived on a season-long loan from Espanyol and won over the Swans fans early on with his winning goal against Cardiff in a League Cup tie. 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. He missed just one match in 1954-55, scoring 14 times in 296 Second Division games for the Swans before moving to Newport County in July 1961. Moving to Swansea in August 1951, he netted 11 goals in 41 League games prior to joining Chesterfield in August 1953, then played for Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Penmaenmawr. His solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers two months later and he also featured in the 2-1 Welsh Cup sixth round defeat at Newport County in March 1951. He died in Australia in December 1982. MARC RICHARDSEx-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. At the end of his loan Edgar returned to his parent club after five appearances and one goal. Settling back in his native Swansea, he later worked in the motor trade for many years until retirement and died in May 2003. A cousin of Chris Waddle, he impressed with Halifax Town before joining Liverpool in June 1973. 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. Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. KEVIN CLARKERepublic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. Signing professional for Cardiff City in January 1963, he featured in successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was a semi-finalist in the League Cup in 1965-66 and ECWC in 1967-68. His progress was hampered by successive injury problems and he made 19 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before his contract was cancelled in January 2005. A former Manchester City junior, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in July 1972, making 11 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Initially with Leeds United, he scored on his First Division debut and was swapped for Brighton's Andy Ritchie in March 1983. Initially with Grovesend Welfare, he represented Great Britain Boys Clubs and joined Cardiff City in May 1952. Previously with leading Portuguese side Benfica, he had a loan spell at Nacional de Madeira before moving to the Vetch Field for 56,000 in May 1996. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in August 1967, he appeared regularly in the top-flight and moved to Chester in October 1976. Former England U-21 striker David Hodgson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. Previously with Loughor Rovers, he moved to Swansea in May 1946 and twice helped win the London Combination Cup. He guested for several clubs during the war, scoring once in 49 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Newport County in May 1947. Signing professional for Manchester City in July 1960, he contested a first-team slot with Cliff Sear and moved to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in August 1966. Former Welsh U-21 right-back Terry Evans played under three different managers while at SwanseaCity. Scoring nine times in 52 League outings for Swansea, he joined Carlisle United in March 1982. 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. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for 60,000 in November 1976. 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. Welsh Youth full-back Rob King briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1996-97 campaign. He was Norwich City's youngest-ever League debutant at 17 years 29 days old in April 1974 but had limited top-flight opportunities and joined Newcastle United for 150,000 in June 1979. Locally born, he lost several years of his career during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1946. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Was back with Molby at Hull and Kidderminster again before spells at Forest Green Rovers and Llanelli. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. He was loaned to Aldershot and Dagenham & Redbridge, then hometown Swansea in March 2004. He featured in their 2005-06 League One play-off final win over Swansea, moving to Port Vale in July 2007. KERRY MORGANA diminutive and all-energy player, Kerry was born in Merthyr Tydfil and came through the youth ranks at Swansea. He made his debut as a late substitute in the opening Premier League game at Manchester City, scoring his first goalat home to West Brom three weeks later. MIKE HUGHESFormer Welsh Youth goalkeeper Mike Hughes was ever-present for Swansea City in 1986-87. SANDY ALLANScottish striker Sandy Allan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Truly, one of the best natural wingers to ever play the game. Previously with Leeds United, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1986 and made 45 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea before being sold to Wimbledon for 100,000 in July 1987. He taught at Afan Taff High School in Troedyrhiw until retirement and died in March 1997. Hard-tackling defender Carl Slee was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1969-70 promotion triumph. DAMIEN LACEYMidfielder Damien Lacey featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in September 1957, his only other Second Division appearance was in the 3-1 reverse against Rotherham two months later. A former Orient apprentice, he turned professional in July 1970 and was ever-present as they reached the FA Cup sixth round in 1971-72. Despite many initially dismissing the idea of two actors wanting to run a Welsh football team (currently playing in the less-than-glamorous fifth-tier of the English football league) as something of a joke, the new owners were deadly serious about their ambitions to help the club recapture former glories. Moving to Torquay United in November 1986, he appeared against Swansea in the 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final, then starred in Rochdale's 1989-90 FA Cup run before playing for Exeter City, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport AFC and Cinderford Town. He made his debut for the club in a League Cup tie against Northampton Town and a Premier League start against Blackburn Rovers. MARC GOODFELLOWTricky winger Marc Goodfellow had two spells at Swansea City. LEE THORPEStriker Lee Thorpe helped Swansea City clinch promotion in 2004-05. Following a similar loan period at Rochdale, he briefly joined Bristol Rovers on a non-contract basis in December 2004, then played for Hearts and Derry City. In January 2009, Krysiak once more went out on loan, this time with Scottish Premier League side Motherwell, and later joined Burton Albion on loan at the beginning of the new season. He joined Blackpool for 80,000 in December 1977 and reunited with John Toshack at the Vetch Field for 20,000 in August 1981. He had a spell with Bristol City, then played for Haverfordwest, Ammanford and Barry Town before joining Swansea in March 1976. The son of a Cardiff Italian restaurateur, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth two months before turning professional in April 1965. Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Ronnie Briggs starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Hard-tackling full-back Dennis John played for Swansea during the 1958-59 campaign. Initially with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988, helping Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989 and 1991. He helped qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93 and scored once in 165 League games before moving to Huddersfield Town for 275,000 in November 1995. Locally born, he was an Arsenal apprentice and a member of their squad, including Liam Brady, that won the South East Counties League title and FA Youth Cup in 1971-72. After a loan spell at Charlton Athletic, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1994 and scored twice in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. PETER REEVESFormer Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Peter Reeves briefly featured in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion campaign. While at the club he was cover for first-choice Dorus de Vries, playing in two FA Cup ties and two League Cup games. Ex-England Youth goalkeeper Neil Cutler had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Moving to Kidderminster Harriers in July 1948, he then spent four seasons with Llanelly before becoming Carmarthen's player-manager in July 1954. 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. He revived his career with Garden Village before re-joining Winch Wen. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. Central defender Dave Bruton was Swansea City's 'Player of the Year' in 1973-74. He moved via Barnsley to Gillingham in September 2005 and joined Swansea for 50,000 in January 2006. 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. He featured prominently as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64 and moved to United States side Atlanta Chiefs in December 1966. 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 helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. Welsh international central defender Mike Johnson skippered Swansea to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. DAI THOMAS (1)Long-serving Welsh international full-back Dai Thomas played for Swansea in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals. He reunited with Alan Cork at Swansea for 30,000 in October 1997 and made 14 League appearances. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. Signing professional for Cardiff City in January 1963, he featured in successive Welsh Cup final triumphs and was a semi-finalist in the League Cup in 1965-66 and ECWC in 1967-68. Signing professional for Spurs in November 1974, he was loaned to Swansea in February 1977 and made five League appearances. Ever-present as Pompey reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1991-92, he also helped qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1992-93 and reunited with Frank Burrows on loan to Swansea in December 1993. Finding it hard to force himself into the starting XI, he went out on loan to Brentford at the end of the 2004-05 season, and it was during this period that he attracted the attention of the Swans. After spells at Hereford, Walsall and Exeter, he helped Cardiff win promotion in 1998-99, then played for York City and Darlington. Featuring in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph, he scored once in 165 League games before joining Worcester City in August 1966 and later assisted several Welsh League clubs. Welsh U-21 striker Darren Gale scored in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. Initially with Pembroke Borough, he starred in their 1953-54 Welsh League 'double' triumph and moved to the Vetch Field in October 1956. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he was ever-present in 1956-57 and moved to Preston for 18,000 in July 1961. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. He made a significant contribution as the Swans were League One play-off finalists in 2005-06 and returned from an ankle injury to help clinch the League One title in 2007-08. 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. Anderson could regularly be seen tearing up defences on the right flank going on to secure England under-19 honours in the process. After loan spells at Haverfordwest, Port Talbot, Merthyr Tydfil, Peter Nicholas' Newport County and Aldershot Town, he joined League of Wales side Port Talbot in August 2004. Former Welsh Youth central defender Mark Hughes played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. 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. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. Resolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. Joining Aston Villa for 50,000 in September 1968, he moved to newly promoted Swansea for 20,000 in July 1970 and netted three goals in 78 Third Division outings while at the Vetch Field before retiring in May 1972. His solitary goal in 30 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Fulham in May 1994 and he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in November 1995. ANDREA ORLANDIThe midfielder was born in Barcelona, starting his career with Alaves before moving to Barcelona B and playing one game for the Catalan side. Played for Los Angeles Aztecs, Ammanford and Haverfordwest. '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. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. Versatile left-back Denley Morgan held a regular first-team slot at Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 1971-72 campaign. In 2009 Joe was given his first professional contract, making his first team debut in August 2010 in a 3-0 League Cup win over Barnet at the Liberty Stadium. 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. 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. A former QPR scholar, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2002-03, then win promotion in 2003-04. 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