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 died in Evesham in March 1987. He later played for Shrewsbury until injury ended his career. The Manchester City teenager arrived on loan in January 2022 but found game time hard to come by in a fairly settled Swans back three. Gomez was a classy Spanish midfielder who had a real eye for goal during his time at the Liberty. Intelligent, creative, and a good reader of the game, Ramsey had all the tools to succeed apart from one thing - a body that wouldn't let him down. DEREK BELLOTTIMuch-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in Swansea City's goal. PAUL GARDNERVersatile full-back Paul Gardner briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. Starring in their 2001-02 Second Division play-off final triumph, he was loaned to Swansea in February 2003 and made 13 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. 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. Leeds United Football Club : Country: England : Founded: . Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. NEIL CUTLEREx-England Youth goalkeeper Neil Cutler had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. He turned professional in July 2003 and regularly featured as substitute during the 2003-04 campaign, making his Wales U-21 debut in Azerbaijan in September 2004. Jan Molby paid 60,000 for him and Dave O'Gorman in August 1997 and he was Swansea's top scorer in 1997-98, netting 18 goals in 86 League games before reuniting with Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in July 2000. A former Wrexham trainee, he signed professional in July 1990 and moved to Northwich Victoria in July 1991. He moved to Coventry in January 1934 and starred in their 1935-36 Third Division (South) title triumph. His time at the club saw him make his one and only league appearance as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough in August 2009. He joined Leyton Orient for 5,000 in September 1967, then played for Heanor and resided in Derby until his death in November 2003. Welsh international central defender Roy Paul gained the first nine of his 33 caps while at the Vetch Field. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1976 and he netted five goals in 67 League games for Swansea before becoming youth team coach. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1995, under his father Frank and uncle Harry Redknapp, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1995 and scored once in nine Second Division games while at the Vetch Field. He featured in two Welsh Cup triumphs and scored in the record 12-0 ECWC win over Sliema Wanderers, netting twice in 80 League games before returning to Yugoslavia in September 1984. FEDE BESSONERoberto Martinez signed the Argentine defender, formerly of Barcelona, Tarragona and Espanyol, on a free transfer in 2008. In January 2021, the central midfielder joined the Swans on loan until the remainder of the season, Hourihane made an immediate impact scoring four goals in his first six appearances, helping the Jacks secure a place in the Championship play-off final. He re-joined Haverfordwest in July 1976, then played for Waun Wen. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 2002 and also featured in Swansea's 2003 Welsh Youth Cup final triumph. Sold to Airdrie for 20,000 in August 1991, he featured in the 1992 Scottish Cup final and was loaned to Cardiff City before joining Bath City in September 1996. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971); 1964 NFL Champ; 4-time NFL MVP (1957,1958, 1963, 1965); 8-time first-team All-Pro (1957-1961, 1963-1965); All-Pro 2nd-team. MP Stats for iPad. Captaining them in the 2004 Intertoto Cup first round tie against FC Dinaburg. He was a safety officer with the Welsh Water Authority until his early death in October 1991. Young central defender Phil Evans briefly played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. Scoring on his international debut against the Seychelles two months later, he played for Mali in the 2004 African Nations Cup. Loaned to Swansea in February 1987, he scored once in two League outings while at the Vetch Field. 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. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1978 and featured in Swansea's 1978-79 and 1980-81 promotion campaigns. Initially with Shell Juniors and Burnell's Ironworks, he joined Port Vale in March 1938 and scored on his League debut in their 4-1 win over Rochdale the following month. A former Chelsea apprentice, he joined Crystal Palace in September 1953 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Selhurst Park and Ron Burgess signed him for Swansea in September 1956. Jordan had started his career at Marseille before a loan move to Sochaux and a permanent switch to Lorient prior to his 2015 transfer to Villa. 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. Sold to Birmingham City for 1,000,000 in March 2002, he was loaned to QPR before re-joining Peterborough in February 2004. Locally born, he was a Leeds United trainee and turned professional in August 2001. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. Later playing for Ammanford, Llanelli, Afan Lido, Ragged School and Port Tennant Colts. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. 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. There is now a Robbie James Wall of Fame in his honour at the Liberty Stadium. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. The former Greek international began his career at Larissa where he caught the eye of giants AEK Athens. Also helping the Swans qualify for the play-offs on three occasions, the Welsh international scored three penalties in 566 League games before re-joining Newport County in June 2004. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. Sold to Walsall for 10,000 in March 1968, he joined Swansea in exchange for Jimmy McMorran in October 1968 and netted four goals in 16 Fourth Division games before reuniting with Doug Hillard at Taunton Town in July 1969. He moved to Barry Town in August 1993 and scored in their 1994 Welsh Cup final triumph, joining Scarborough in August 1994. KEN WOOKEYEx-Welsh Schoolboy winger Ken Wookey featured in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title campaign. Shaun began his career at his home-town club, making his way through the Swans youth ranks to make his first team debut in 2005 in a 3-1 defeat against Reading in a League Cup tie. He was ever-present for Swansea in 1994-95, scoring in that season's FA Cup third round win over Middlesbrough. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. IAN DAVIESFormer Welsh U-21 left-back Ian Davies played under John Bond for the third time in his career while at Swansea City. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted 23 goals in 166 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for 45,000 in September 1964. The reason given for the ban was that football was deemed unsuitable (too physical) for women, but the suspicion surrounding it has always been that the men running the game in those days didnt like how popular it was becoming. 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. Wing-half Frank Burns was ever-present in two consecutive seasons including Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Despite some impressive displays in midfield, and two goals for the club, his efforts couldnt secure the clubs Premier League status and he then returned to his parent club Leicester. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. Moving to Millwall in June 1962, he helped them win promotion in two consecutive seasons and joined Highlands Park in May 1966. 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. 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. He played for Swindon and Lincoln before moving to Cardiff City in July 1987. 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. Welsh international central defender Leighton Phillips was an experienced figure as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1997, then returned for a second loan spell in August 1997 and made 18 League appearances overall. Reuniting with former Swans coach Peter Nicholas at Llanelli in July 2002, he joined his local side Winch Wen soon afterwards but was then sidelined by a serious knee injury. Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Noel Dwyer was capped ten times while at the Vetch Field. He joined Luton Town for 35,000 in August 1977 and reunited with John Toshack at the Vetch Field for a similar fee in September 1978. A former Cardiff City trainee, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1992-93 and moved to Barry Town in January 1996. ANDREW WEBBER Young striker Andy Webber briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. A winner of two PFA Player of the Year awards. Scoring once in 46 Second Division games, he resigned in August 1958 and subsequently managed Watford, Hendon, Bedford Town and Harrow Borough. He had limited chances in the top-flight and joined Swansea in September 1950, netting seven goals in 40 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Walsall in September 1952. Given his League debut as a substitute in that month's 1-0 defeat at Exeter City, he also came off the bench in the next two matches, both lost, at home to Leyton Orient and Bristol Rovers. Joining Lincoln City in October 1952, he then played for Kettering Town and Bedworth United. The diminutive midfielder made his mark with Las Palmas, helping them reach La Liga andbecame a regular performer in the Spanish top division over the followingseasons before a 11m move to the Swans in July 2017. After finding it hard to break into first team he moved to West Brom and Swindon on loan before arriving at the Liberty on a three-month loan deal in September 2010. In his first season at the club he helped the Swans to FAW Youth Cup glory over Cardiff City at Ninian Park. He played in the 1952 FA Cup final and was a key figure in the Gunners' 1952-53 League Championship success, moving to Sunderland for 27,500 in June 1953. Re-joining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. From a notable football family, he signed professional for Swansea in May 1952 and played for his hometown club in consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 47 goals in 168 Second Division games before following Terry Medwin to Tottenham Hotspur for 35,000 in February 1958. A former Crysta lPalace apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and helped them win the Second Division title in 1978-79. Signing professional for Liverpool in September 1966, he helped them win the League Championship and UEFA Cup in 1972-73 and was sold to Middlesbrough for 72,000 in December 1975. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. '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. Central defender Christian Edwards gained Welsh international recognition while at Swansea City. It was the beginning of a three-year career at Falkirk that saw the young full-back develop into a strong defender who represented his country at Under-18, 19 and 21 levels. He progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in October 1949, making his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Barrow in January 1954. Signing professional for Manchester United in December 1978, he featured in their 1983 FA Cup final triumph but suffered a broken ankle and moved to Newcastle United for 50,000 in July 1985. By 2006, he was the youngest goalscorer in Wales history via a freekick vs Slovakia. Former Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. MICKEY STEADYoung defender Mickey Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. BOB LATCHFORDEx-England international striker Bob Latchford was Swansea City's top scorer in 1982-83. He quit football after being released in May 1977. A former apprentice, he turned professional with Swansea in September 1977 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-0 defeat at Stockport. DAVID PUCKETTStriker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. Yet, Ramsey has still forged an impressive international career for himself. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. 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. Initially with Evesham, he had spells with Cheltenham Town and Liverpool before moving to the Vetch Field in June 1939. Locally born, the grandson of former Swans favourite Rory Keane, he impressed with Mumbles Rangers before signing professional for Swansea in July 1997. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient seven months before signing professional in May 1997. Striker Dean Holdsworth had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1988-89 campaign. JOHN SALAKOEngland international winger John Salako had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. Former England international midfielder Gerry Francis briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. 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. Later with Cardiff City on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he re-joined Cardiff Corries as player-boss. Teenage midfielder Phil Henson had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Locally born, he turned professional with Coventry City in December 1976 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to Swansea in July 1978. BARRY WELLINGSStriker Barry Wellings briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He also featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign and three Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring twice in 230 League games prior to joining Huddersfield for 50,000 in July 1989. Signing professional for Rotherham United in January 1962, he moved to Cardiff City for 11,000 in January 1966 and helped them reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68. (One of the Greatest Football Players of All Time) 1092. He briefly reunited with Colin Appleton at Exeter City in September 1985, then returned to Afan Lido and helped win the Welsh League and Konica League Cup. DEAN SAUNDERSStriker Dean Saunders was capped 75 times by Wales after leaving Swansea City. He was Rovers' first-ever substitute against Walsall in October 1965 and had a spell as captain before moving to Swansea for 1,000 in March 1967. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1975, he was unable to prevent their slide from the Second Division to Fourth and joined Bury in August 1982. Born in Guadeloupe, he grew up in Paris and had spells with Paris St Germain, then Red Star Paris. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. At the end of our first season in the top-flight, Andrea opted to leave the club after 87 appearances and three goals. DENLEY MORGANVersatile left-back Denley Morgan held a regular first-team slot at Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 1971-72 campaign. He lost his place after injury and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1975, scoring twice in 49 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Bridgend Town in August 1977. 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. He played local football in Warrington prior to joining Wrexham in May 1991 and helped them beat Arsenal in the 1991-92 FA Cup third round, then win promotion the following season and the Welsh Cup in 1995. GLYN DAVIESFormer Welsh Schoolboy left-back Glyn Davies played for Swansea during the 1962-63 season. IAN MARSH Teenage midfielder Ian Marsh briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1987-88 promotion campaign. Signing professional for Wolves in January 1972, he featured in their 1974 League Cup final triumph and moved to Coventry City in September 1975. He made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Northampton Town eight months later and netted four goals in 43 League outings prior to joining Drogheda United in August 2002. He signed for Championship side Brighton before being released at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. Wing-half Alan Godderidge briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. Former French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. He later played for Frome and Trowbridge again. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. A former Chelsea apprentice, he turned professional in March 1971 and played alongside Ray Wilkins as the Blues regained top-flight status in 1976-77. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, netting 17 goals in 144 League games prior to joining Brentford in August 2001. Swapped for Gillingham's John Meredith in July 1969, he helped Weymouth win the Southern League Cup in 1973 and worked in the commercial departments of several clubs. He joined Southampton in September 1962 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1962-63, moving via Coventry City to Swansea for 12,000 in October 1964. He made his League debut alongside his cousin Robbie James in that month's 4-2 defeat at home to Northampton and was a fringe member of Swansea's 1978-79 promotion winning squad. JASON SMITHEx-England Schoolboy central defender Jason Smith starred in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Roy Bentley paid 26,000 for him in January 1972 and he netted five goals in 89 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Haverfordwest in August 1975. Welsh U-21 winger Jonathan Coates featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He was in the Leicester side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and made his top-level debut at home to Everton in a 2-2 draw in the opening game of the season. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. He made 83 League appearances before joining Hamrun Spartans in August 1986, then coached in China and Canada. He made his Premier League debut for the Hammers as a substitute in a 2-0 win at Wolves and made his first team start at Aston Villa in a 0-0 draw in January 2010. He rejoined Swansea in March 1985 and netted 43 goals in 127 League games, then played for Barry and Llanelli. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. A former Manchester City junior, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1987 and starred as Swansea won promotion in 1987-88. Also a qualified teacher, he was a wholehearted player who never gave anything less than 100 per cent during his time at the Liberty. After manager Michael Laudrup left the Liberty Stadium midway through the 2013-2014 season, Hernandez re-joined him at Al-Arabi the following season. Had the ability in midfield to spray the ball all over the pitch at will and score spectacular goals. His only League appearance was in the 4-0 defeat at Wolves in March 1987. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. Returning to his native North East with Gateshead in August 1993, he later played for Seaham Red Star, Tow Law Town and Jarrow Roofing. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1962 and netted ten goals in 61 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby County for 5,000 in April 1966. His time at Dundee saw him feature mainly from the bench, though he did score the winner in a Scottish Cup semi-final. He worked in the club's commercial department for a spell before going on to manage Welsh clubs Bangor City, Newport County and Carmarthen. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. He was a star performer in a Swansea side that ran away with the League One title in his first full season at the club, and was labelled as the Dutch Roy Keane on more than one occasion. Joining Swindon Town in July 2001, he moved to Swansea in September 2004 and featured in the 2005 FAW Cup final success. A former Sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in October 1983 and moved to the Vetch Field on a non-contract basis in September 1984. He was sold to Spurs for 200,000 in June 1981 and appeared in the 1982 League Cup and FA Cup finals. 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. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and signed professional in June 1984. He was Rovers' first-ever substitute against Walsall in October 1965 and had a spell as captain before moving to Swansea for 1,000 in March 1967. Sadly passed away in August 2015. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1988, he and his two brothers Danny and Rod made history in October 1988 by appearing together in Saints' First Division match against Sheffield Wednesday. Roy Bentley signed him in July 1972 and he made three League appearances for struggling Swansea prior to joining BP Llandarcy in August 1973. JAMIE HARRISTeenage striker Jamie Harris briefly played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. He was Burton Albion's player-boss, then ran a post office in Burton for 27 years and died in February 1998. He moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining Coventry City in April 1962. He made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Blackpool seven months later but had limited chances behind Roger Freestone and moved to Bristol Rovers in March 1998. He currently plays for German side Eintract Frankfurt. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. He joined Swansea as part of the Trevor Ford deal in January 1947 and scored twice in 11 League outings while at the Vetch Field before returning to North Shields in August 1948. He has since played for SPAL and Cagliari. He joined Doncaster Rovers in July 1993 but an eye problem sidelined him for 18 months and eventually ended his career, settling back in the North-East. Briefly with Northampton Town, he helped Millwall clinch the Fourth Division title in 1961-62, then played for Reading, Swindon Town, Brentford, Hillingdon, Folkestone and Stevenage. Sadly passed away in August 2015. Joining Barry Town in August 1987, he had a spell with Newport County until the club folded in February 1989, then played football in Australia. Scoring six times in 178 League games for Swansea prior to joining Chelmsford City in August 1971, he helped them win the Southern League title in 1971-72. COLIN WEST (2)Ex-England Youth striker Colin West had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. Argentina U-21 midfielder Nicolas Mazzina briefly played for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. After playing for Swansea Schoolboys, he joined the Swans as an amateur in August 1973 and started an electrical apprenticeship with BSC at Port Talbot. A former Manchester City apprentice, he turned professional in October 1973 but was unable to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in August 1974. Later with Wivenhoe and St Albans City before being joint-manager of Hitchin Town. He made his Premier League debut for the Hammers as a substitute in a 2-0 win at Wolves and made his first team start at Aston Villa in a 0-0 draw in January 2010. Moving to Newport County two months later, he starred in their 1948-49 FA Cup run, then played for Scunthorpe United, Carmarthen Town, Llanelly and Aberystwyth. He had limited top-flight opportunities and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1971. He turned professional in July 2004 and joined Swansea on loan at the same time as his team-mate Kevin McLeod was signed for 60,000 in February 2005. Featuring in that promotion campaign, he was recalled by QPR during an injury crisis two months later but re-joined Swansea on loan in September 2005 and scored once in 17 League games overall for the club. 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. A former Watford trainee, he signed professional in February 2000 and made his League debut in their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City in August 2001. Leading marksman as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, he also helped beat West Ham in that season's FA Cup third round, netting 44 goals in 206 League games for the Swans before joining Caernarfon Town in December 2003. BRAD MAYLETT Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Asoro joined Swedish side Djurgardens IF after leaving the Swans. 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 Scott Fitzgerald had a loan spell with Swansea City during the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Although he nailed down a regular spot at Turf Moor, Edgar jumped at the chance of a move to Swansea when he arrived on loan in March 2010. He played four more Second Division games during the 1964-65 season and helped the reserves win the Welsh League title three times. He later played for Weymouth and Eastleigh. Wales went on to lose their next seven games. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. After a spell with Woking, he re-joined Swansea in March 2003 and netted 23 goals in 278 League games overall prior to joining Newport County in August 2004. Kings playing career started in Edinburgh with Hearts in 2013. Signing professional for Cardiff City in June 1961, he made his First Division debut in their 3-2 victory at Chelsea three months later and featured in the 1964 Welsh Cup final triumph. Turned pro with Wigan and moved to Everton for 150,000 in 1986, then Aston Villa for 300,000 in 1987. football, also called association football or soccer, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team's goal. MARCUS BEAN Young midfielder Marcus Bean had two separate loan spells at Swansea City. DAVID THEOBALDTall central defender David Theobald featured in Swansea City's 2002-03 relegation battle. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United in March 1969. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. 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