Narsingh. A knee injury ended his playing career soon after and he became Exeter's coach. After two seasons with Middlesbrough, former Chelsea youth graduate Litajoined Brendan Rodgers' Swansfor 1.5m ahead of their maiden Premier League campaign. 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. Helping them win promotion and the Auto Windscreens Shield final that season, he moved to Swansea in July 2002 and scored once in four League outings until injury ended his career in December 2002. Linking up with fellow Yugoslav international Dzemal Hadziabdic at Swansea, he made his League debut in the following month's 0-0 draw at home to Bristol City but injuries kept him out of the promotion run-in. 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. Went on to help the Tykes win the Football League Trophy and promotion to the Championship. He moved to Swansea for 3,000 in January 1949 and contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry, making 47 League appearances before being sold to Nottingham Forest for 2,000 in July 1951. JEFF JOHNSONFormer Welsh Youth midfielder Jeff Johnson spent the 1972-73 season on loan to Swansea City. The following season, James joined Premier League club Manchester United on a five-year contract. Versatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. He netted 45 goals in 144 League outings for the Swans before moving to Oldham Athletic in October 1953. Former Welsh U-21 right-back Terry Evans played under three different managers while at SwanseaCity. Scoring on his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln, he also appeared in the next two matches against Hull City and Bristol Rovers. Netting 44 goals in 162 League games, he was sold to Bristol City for 400,000 in August 1997 and featured in their 1997-98 promotion success. 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. Centre-half Dudley Peake played for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup final. His performances alerted Southend United to the midfielders talents and Mark later spent five seasons at the club, playing over 200 games and scoring 35 goals. Starting with hometown Kolding, he played for Ajax prior to joining Liverpool in August 1984, helping win the League Championship three times and FA Cup twice. Hungarian outside-left Johnny Haasz appeared for Swansea during the 1960-61 campaign. He then became Coventry City's community officer. Later playing for Bridgend and Trebanos. ALAN WILKINSYoung midfielder Alan Wilkins provided reliable cover for Brayley Reynolds while at the Vetch Field. He returned to Belgium to play for Royal Antwerp. He was awarded the MBE shortly after scoring in Liverpool's 1977 European Cup final triumph and had a spell with Los Angeles Aztecs before reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in August 1978. His first season at the club was a success, with the team reaching the Championship play-off final where they beat Reading 4-2 to clinch a place in the Premier League. JOE PAYNEVersatile forward Joe Payne was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. He turned professional in July 1998 and returned from loan spells at Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthen to help Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. His only League appearance was in the following month's 1-0 win at home to Aldershot and he returned to Haverfordwest in July 1968. Following a trial with Cardiff City, during which time he played against the Swans in a Combination match, he joined Merthyr Tydfil in July 2005. Exciting winger Micky Conway featured in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. He also represented England at Under-16, 17, 18 and Under-19 level. He was a promotion winner in 1975-76. He helped clinch promotion in 1987-88 and scored nine goals in 178 League games prior to joining Merthyr in March 1991, becoming Bristol City's community officer. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. He joined Bristol City for 60,000 in May 1989 and moved to Shrewsbury Town for a similar fee in January 1990, then played for Exeter City before moving to Swansea in August 1992. Versatile inside-forward Tommy Dodds appeared for Swansea during the early post-war era. He also starred in Swansea's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. Haydn Green signed him in September 1946 and he netted 13 goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Coventry City in October 1947. Following John Beck to Preston in July 1993, he played for Cambridge again, Guang Deong, Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Kettering and Crawley before becoming player-manager at Hednesfod Town. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. Leading marksman in their 1997-98 promotion triumph, he re-joined Leyton Orient in January 2001 and moved to Swansea in January 2003. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth and scored twice in 57 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before being displaced by Welsh international Ray Daniel. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. Joining Peterborough United with Derek Kevan in March 1966, he moved to the Vetch Field for 5,000 in July 1969 and helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzw and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. A former Doncaster apprentice, he had spells with Rotorua Suburbs, Worksop, Boston and Doncaster again before moving to Chesterfield in October 1993. He scored on his League debut to clinch Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United five months later, netting ten goals in 70 League outings prior to joining new-boys Hereford United in July 1972. He scored two goals both memorable for different reasons contributing a header in a 4-0 win over rivals Cardiff City and a superb solo effort against Reading. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1971, he made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers two months later. Experienced right-back Dave Carver had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. He re-joined Swansea in July 2001 and netted 18 goals in 113 League games overall. Ex-England international full-back Arthur Willis played for Swansea in the 1956 Welsh Cup final. LEE TRUNDLEExciting striker Lee Trundle was Swansea City's leading marksman four times. His cross also led to the own goal which put Wales in the semi-finals of Euro 16. Starring in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph, he returned to Swansea for 45,000 in July 1981 and helped win the Welsh Cup in 1982. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. Reuniting with Terry Yorath at Bradford City for 130,000 in June 1989, he followed him back to Swansea in exchange for Robbie James in August 1990. Starting with home-town Ammanford, he joined Bridgend and helped them win the Southern League title in 1979-80. 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. Locally born, he played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. 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. He then managed Haverfordwest and Morriston. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in March 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Aldershot seven months later. Striker Barry Wellings briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He returned to play for Utrecht. Sold to Coventry City for 1,500,000 in August 1995, he moved via Bolton Wanderers to Fulham in July 1998 and featured in their 1998-99 Second Division title campaign. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. The club then astonished the football world by winning the Premier League title at the end of the 2015-2016 season, with King having the distinction of winning the top three divisions with the same club. After an impressive start with the Swans where he scored seven goals in 24 appearances (eight as sub), he moved on to Newcastle United, Oldham and Hibernian. Joining Swansea in July 1990, he made 12 League appearances before moving to Cwmbran Town in July 1992. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional in March 1990 and appeared in their 1990-91 promotion campaign. Welsh B international striker Steve Watkin featured prominently in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Locally born, the younger brother of Willie Screen, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at York City in May 1969. 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. Goalkeeper Peter Guthrie featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Initially a Hull City amateur, he joined Liverpool in May 1948 and featured in consecutive promotion near-misses, moving to the Vetch Field in an exchange deal involving Des Palmer in March 1959. '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. Dudley-born Dhanda joined Swansea on a free transfer in May 2018 signing a four year deal. The England youth international made seven appearances for Russell Martins side, before he returned to Liverpool in January 2022. He joined Rochdale in July 1973 and moved to Grimsby Town for 12,000 in February 1977, then Huddersfield Town for 14,000 in July 1978. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. He has also coached at Leeds United. He helped win promotion in 1992-93 and the Welsh Cup in 1994, moving to the Vetch Field for 105,000 in September 1997. BARRIE JONESWelsh international winger Barrie Jones scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. A former Burnley apprentice, he impressed with Rhyl and Bangor City before joining Swansea for 20,000 in September 1999. He reunited with Harry Gregg at Shrewsbury Town in August 1968, then followed him to Swansea for 5,000 in January 1973. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in February 1954, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Danny Blanchflower and moved to the Vetch Field in December 1956. Photo Galleries. Local born left-half Ronnie Davies briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1958-59 season. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. He understudied long-serving Herbie Williams and made 12 League appearances for the Swans prior to joining Ton Pentre in July 1973, then played for Ferndale and switched between the two for the remainder of his career, becoming Ferndale's player-boss. He emigrated to South Africa in 1965 and played cricket for North East Transvaal. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1984, he made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to Leeds United three months later. Reuniting with John Bond at Manchester City in August 1982, he had spells with Bury, Brentford, Cambridge United, Carlisle United, Exeter City and Bristol Rovers prior to joining Swansea in November 1985. JASON PRICEWelsh U-21 winger Jason Price starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. In 2018, after a season long loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis, Jordi returned to Rayo Vallecano permanently. He was loaned to Swansea in December 1995 and made four League appearances while at the Vetch. A full Welsh international, he joined the Swans after a loan spell from Sheffield United for a then record fee of 600,000 in November 2009. PHIL HOLMEFormer Welsh Amateur international striker Phil Holme scored a hat-trick in Swansea City's 4-1 victory at Torquay United on New Year's Day 1972. STEPHEN OHALLORANStephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. Failing to secure a regular first-team slot, he made seven League appearances and was loaned to Merthyr Tydfil prior to joining Rhyl in March 2001. Signing professional for Portsmouth in February 1982, he reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in August 1986 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88. He joined Aldershot in January 1989, then Cherries again, Woking, Weymouth, Newport IOW, Salisbury, Havant, Wokingham, Bashley, Eastleigh and BAT. He played nearly 300 games for Newport, reuniting with Billy Lucas at the Vetch Field in July 1967 and making eight Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining John Charles' Hereford United in July 1968. Initially with hometown Blackpool, where his father Len became club president, he joined Swansea in July 1977. After spells at Hull City and Mansfield, he reunited with John Toshack at Swansea in September 1983 and made seven League appearances. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. A former Manchester City trainee, he signed professional in May 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot and made his League debut while on loan to Peterborough United in May 2003. He was a regular in their Second Division side before moving to Llanelly in July 1954, returning to League action with Swansea for 7,500 in November 1955. He contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Rory Keane, featuring in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals including the 1950 success. Signing professional for Coventry City in July 1986, he starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1989-90 and moved to Birmingham City in March 1993. 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