welsh football players past and present

NICK CUSACKExperienced midfielder Nick Cusack captained Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He joined Hartlepool United in 2001 where he tasted first team action for the first time, moving on to Cambridge United, Boston United, Stockport County, Wycombe Wanderers, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall before joining the Swans on loan in December 2010. Fernandez made his debut just six days later playing the full 90 minutes against Rotherham United in a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, over the course of his four year spell in South Wales, Fernandez made 118 appearances in all competitions and found the back of the net twice. 24.02.2023 13:47. He netted 60 goals in 148 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur in April 1956. He played against Arsenal and Leeds United in FA Cup matches and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1969. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-2 defeat at home to Crewe Alexandra ten months before turning professional in July 1988. 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. Christie joined Swans on loan from Fulham in January 2022. Welsh U-21 midfielder Shaun Chapple featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He overcame a knee injury before reuniting with Kenny Jackett at Swansea in June 2004 but failed to secure a regular first team slot and was loaned to Cambridge City in March 2005, helping them reach the Nationwide South play-off final. Former Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. Signing professional for Bristol City in September 1955, he was unlucky not to gain England U-23 honours before moving to Oldham Athletic in June 1961. Republic of Ireland international wing-half Kevin Clarke was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title squad. Welsh international inside-forward Frank Scrine featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Scoring 11 goals in 61 League outings for Swansea, he was badly injured in a car crash in April 1978 and forced to retire from the professional game. He was a member of Swansea Rugby & Cricket Club committee until his death in September 2000. A former Swansea scholar, he captained the youth team to success in the 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final and also featured in that year's West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Vote up the best soccer players from Wales, and help decide who . 16th Nov, 2021. His time at the Swans was cut short due to sustaining a knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club. He scored once in 19 Second Division games for the Swans prior to joining Torquay United in July 1960, then reunited with Arthur Willis at Haverfordwest in August 1961 and later played for Llanelly. ALAN WILLIAMSExperienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. 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. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. 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. 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. Initially with Treharris, he moved via Wolves to Swindon Town in May 1937 and joined Swansea for a then record 11,000 in March 1948. He played local football for Tower United and West End before signing professional for Swansea in February 1971, netting three goals in 15 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. He was recalled by his parent club in January after four months in SA1. He impressed with his long throw and netted 29 goals in 162 League games for the Swans before being sold to Notts County for 275,000 in July 1993. We sell only authentic Wales football shirts and have the new home and away kits available in stock in adults and kids sizes.Personalise your Welsh football kit with name and numbers of star players past and present including Ian Rush, Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ryan Giggs or choose your own custom shirt printing, including the front . Previously with Ammanford, he moved to Swansea in December 1961 and scored on his first-team debut in Swansea's 3-1 League Cup second round victory at home to Swindon in September 1964. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Injury and illness restricted him to three League appearances while at the Vetch Field and he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in February 1986. Displaced in goal by Keith Barber, he made 118 Fourth Division appearances for the Swans before moving to Bridgend Town in July 1978. He joined local side Tottenham Hotspur in 1996 and despite not featuring for the firs team at White Hart Lane, he moved north of the border to join Scottish side Motherwell. 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 made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at home to Crewe and played four League games while at the Vetch Field. Scott decided to leave the club in August 2012 after 83 appearances (11 as sub) to join Manchester City where he had a loan spell at West Brom. He made his Swans debut as a substitute in January against West Ham and scored his only goal in a 3-2 win at Newcastle United. He was a regular in the side for five seasons, playing in midfield and gaining two promotions while playing a key part in our first season in the Premier League. He died in Bridgend in July 1997. DAVID D'AURIAWelsh Youth midfielder David D'Auria was a young member of Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion 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. After a spell with Hearts in the SPL, Beattie joined Hearts, St Johnston, Barne and Dundee. Two of Wales' finest players: Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale There's an ongoing debate in Wales as to whether football or rugby union in the nations most popular sport. Welsh international midfielder Alan Davies was an important figure in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion success. DARREN WAYEngland Semi-Pro international midfielder Darren Way was a member of Swansea City's 2006 triumphant Football League Trophy squad. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. 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 netted ten goals in 56 League games before being sold to Watford for 100,000 in July 1997. ALEX DAVIESWelsh U-18 goalkeeper Alex Davies briefly played for Swansea City during the 2000-01 season. A former Swansea apprentice, he made his League debut in the 5-0 defeat at Portsmouth five months before turning professional in October 1984. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1970 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa the following month. 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. He helped Swansea win promotion the following season and scored 19 times in 192 League outings before being sold to Newport County for 15,000 in October 1978. Joined Great Harwood in July 1974. 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. He began his career with Bristol City as a trainee before a 2m move to Wigan Athletic. He died in January 2003. 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. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. Initially with Cardiff City, he joined Manchester United in May 1952 and helped the 'Busby Babes' win the League Championship two years running. Scoring eight times in 54 Second Division games before losing his place to Barrie Jones, he moved to Newport County in June 1964, then had a spell at Barry Town and was later Cwmbran Town's player-manager. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. He was a student at Cardiff College of Education when joining Swansea as an amateur in August 1970, making his League debut in that month's 4-1 defeat at Fulham. Fine form over a five-year spell at Chievoprompted an 8m move to the Swans and the Premier League for ex-AC Milan striker Paloschi in January 2016. Versatile left-back Les Harris helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1963-64. He was managing director of Ross Electrical, then a publican and died in Kirkcaldy in July 2000. He helped them win the League Championship in 1982-83 and was sold to Sunderland for 125,000 in August 1984. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. 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 made his debut for the club in the opening Premier League game of the 2012 season, an incredible 5-0 away win at QPR. He had spells with Burnley and Chesterfield without making any first-team appearances and moved via Ossett Town to the Vetch Field for 1,500 in January 1957. Initially with Crusaders, he joined Linfield in November 1941 and helped them win both the Irish League title and Irish Cup on three occasions, moving to the Vetch Field in December 1946. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. Moving to Gillingham in July 1998, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1998-99 and FA Cup sixth round in 1999-2000. 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. Previously with Ton Pentre, he impressed whilst on trial in Swansea's reserves and became a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in October 1946. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Hull on the final day of the 1991-92 season. Now under the leadership of Rob Page, the team have followed up this Euros success story with qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Ukraine to seal their spot in the tournament, for only the second time in history, at a euphoric Cardiff City Stadium. Trevor Morris paid 6,500 for him in October 1961 and he netted three goals in 16 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Brighton for 7,000 in July 1962. In July 2010 the loan move was made permanent and Marcos enjoyed three seasons with the Seagulls before joining Portsmouth at the beginning of 2013-14. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. He died in Australia in December 1982. During his time at the Swans he became the first player to represent England while at the club when he played against San Marino. Featuring in their 1980-81 promotion campaign, he later played for Boston and Burton Albion before working for the PFA. Swansea manager Kenny Jackett brought Oakes in as cover for Willy Gueret, and he played five games before leaving after one season. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1962 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in September 1964. KARL CONNOLLYExperienced midfielder Karl Connolly was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. He moved to Newport County in July 2005 after two loan spells. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at Wolves a month before turning professional in October 1985. Versatile full-back John Sharpe briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. He helped Swansea reserves win the London Combination Cup in 1947 and West Wales Senior Cup twice, making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Swindon in October 1947. He starred in their 1960-61 'double' success, also helping them win the FA Cup again in 1962 and ECWC in 1963. He featured in Saints' 1977-78 promotion success, moving to Gillingham for 30,000 in September 1978. He starred as they won promotion in 1974-75 and the League Cup in 1977, joining Swansea for 70,000 in November 1978. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in August 1967, he appeared regularly in the top-flight and moved to Chester in October 1976. 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. He made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Sheffield United on New Year's Day 1957 and also featured in that month's 5-3 FA Cup third round defeat at Wolves and 5-4 reverse at home to Fulham. Locally born, he signed professional for Swansea in July 1988 and regularly featured as a substitute, netting six goals in 45 League outings prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1991. Ex-England Youth winger Dave Dodson scored in Swansea's 1960 West Wales Senior Cup final success. Signing professional for Oxford United in May 1989, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1991 and scored once in seven League games whilst at the Vetch Field. Moving to Haverfordwest in December 1989, the Welsh Semi-Pro international later played for Aberwystwyth, Haverfordwest again and Barry Town. Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Former Scotland Schoolboy midfielder Steve Kean had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1986-87 season. Starring in their 1978-79 promotion near-miss, he briefly re-joined Southampton in March 1985. Signing professional for Torquay United in July 1997, he appeared in the 1997-98 Third Division play-off final due to Ken Veysey's suspension and was sold to Crystal Palace for 400,000 in October 1998. Lukasz Fabianski arrived in Swansea in the Summer of 2014 just after winning the FA Cup with North London side Arsenal. His 2018-19 campaign was ended prematurely by a ruptured Achilles suffered in the win at Brentford, and his contract was not renewed when it expired at the conclusion of the season. ALAN DAVIES Welsh international midfielder Alan Davies was an important figure in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion success. Later with Ebbw Vale, Newport County, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil until quitting football at 25. He has represented his country at Under-19 level. KEITH HUNTLEYWelsh Amateur international outside-left Keith Huntley briefly played for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. He made 62 appearances (31 as sub) for the Swans with 17 goals. Young midfielder Craig Draper featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Initially instigated by the Football Association in England and then adopted by the Football Association of Wales in 1922, the new rule prohibited women from playing football at any ground or stadium affiliated with the FAW, making matches extremely difficult to organise and reducing the flourishing sport to a minority activity. He signed alongside team-mate Jose Canas, joining a list of seven Spaniards already at the club. 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. The tough-tackling midfielder attracted interest from various clubs in Europe but Bodde opted to ply his trade in south west Wales, along with former team-mate Dorus De Vries. 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. Help us become the best sports website in the world. His contract ended in the summer of 2007 and he opted to join Swansea alongside another former team-mate, Ferrie Bodde. Signing professional for Everton in June 1952, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in March 1959, then Plymouth Argyle in January 1960. Former Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. He made 12 League appearances for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974 and was twice top scorer. Come November and he found himself at the Liberty in November 2008 as cover for the injured Marcus Painter, but after only three games he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and his loan spell was terminated early. Welsh Youth winger Alan Sullivan was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. His only League appearance was in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves in March 1987. JOHN O'SULLIVANIrish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. Goalkeeper George Heyes was an important figure in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. 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. Ex-Scotland international winger Tommy Hutchison had a spell as Swansea City's player-manager. He returned to live in Swansea in November 1976. Reuniting with Ian Evans at Swansea for 11,000 in August 1989, he scored once in 27 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in August 1990. He helped Swansea reach the Welsh Cup final in 1950 and win that year's London Combination Cup final, making 12 League appearances prior to joining Hereford United in August 1950. 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. 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. Spanish midfielder Roberto Martinez was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Later player-manager of Worcester City and Garw Athletic, he then worked as a lorry driver and remained in South Wales until his death in May 2002. He joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and helped win the Southern League Cup in 1961. It was a season that ended with the club winning the League One championship and he signed permanently for a then record fee of 400,000. The son of former Leicester City and Barnsley goalkeeper Albert Godderidge, he played for hometown Tamworth before joining Swansea in October 1950 and helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. MARC RICHARDSEx-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. 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. Hard-working striker Paul Connor was an influential figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. Starring in their 1980-81 Fourth Division title triumph, he reunited with Dave Cusack at Doncaster in November 1985, then played for Fisher and coached Chelmsford, Heybridge, Dagenham & Redbridge and Fisher. 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