Became Chelsea manager in 2019. He netted ten goals in 56 League games before being sold to Watford for 100,000 in July 1997. Scoring 164 goals in 445 League games overall for the Swans, he moved to Worcester City in July 1968, then was Haverfordwest's player-manager. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. Signing professional for Barnsley in October 1957, he played for Yeovil Town prior to joining Bournemouth in March 1963. That form earned him a move to West Brom in July 2007, but following a bout of injuries he joined the Swans in August 2009 as a replacement for Jason Scotland. After the Swans won promotion in 2011, Cotterill didn't make a Premier League appearance for the club and was eventually released after 38 appearances (11 as sub) and one goal to join Portsmouth, Barnsley and then Doncaster. CEDRIC VAN DER GUNCedrics career began at FC Den Bosch in 1999 and his potential saw him sign for Dutch giants Ajax the following season. RAY DANIELWelsh international centre-half Ray Daniel ended his League career with hometown Swansea. He had spells with Hyde United and Connah's Quay Nomads prior to joining Barry Town in June 1995 and helped them win the League of Wales title in two consecutive seasons. Ex-England Youth Striker Joe Allon featured prominently in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Playing 34 League games for Swansea, he was released by Kenny Jackett and joined Llanelli in June 2005. 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 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 starred in their 1988 FA Cup final triumph and followed Keith Curle to Manchester City for 2,500,000 in August 1992. France international Gomis took the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League after his contract expired at Lyon, signing on a free transfer for the Swans in June 2014. His playing days were cut short through injury, but the centre-back (most of the time) showed during his time in England's top flight why he was so widely tipped for a bright future from such a young age. Since then he has played for Carmarthen Town, Pontardawe and Garden Village. Winger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. Long-serving Welsh international inside-forward Herbie Williams was capped three times while at Swansea. 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. A former Gillingham junior, he played for Erith & Belvedere before joining Oxford United in July 1971 and made his League debut in their 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield in September 1972. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. 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. The striker joined Chelsea from Bologna in 2007 but found it hard to break into the first team, making only four appearances in four years. Previously with Aberaman, he moved to Swansea in July 1995 and made his League debut in the 2-0 victory at home to Doncaster in January 1997. Later with Hearts and Bath City. His time at the club was confined to just a single FA Cup appearance at Darlington. GARY FISKENCreative midfielder Gary Fisken featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. Ex-England Youth winger Adrian Forbes featured prominently in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He moved to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in December 1975 and became a favourite with his pace and sparkling control on the left wing. His career was ended by a car accident and he went on to manage Fulham and the Wales national team. He moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining Coventry City in April 1962. He joined Arsenal for 40,000 in February 1974 and was ever-present in 1976-77, moving to Aston Villa for 70,000 in August 1977. He played for Neath Boys and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field, making his League debut as substitute in Swansea's 1-1 draw at Darlington four months before turning professional in August 1976. Itay began his career in his native Israel with Hapoel Haifa before moving to FC Emek where he helped the club gain three promotions in four seasons. Mark was a schoolboy star, playing for his country from the age of 14 through to the Under-18 setup. He had a trial with Cardiff City before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in November 2000 but failed to make an impact and decided to switch codes, following his father Adrian Barwood into Rugby Union. He netted 12 goals in 257 League games overall before joining Pembroke in March 1972, then Merthyr, becoming a businessman in Swansea. When his contract expired he was picked up by then Swans manager Kenny Jacket in June 2008 and began a very successful time at the Liberty Stadium. Featuring in their 1959-60 promotion campaign, he later played for Hastings United and Tunbridge Wells. JACK HAINESVersatile inside-forward Jack Haines gained England international recognition after leaving Swansea. He topped their goalscoring charts in 1962-63 and later played for Bradford City, Margate and Canterbury City. Tough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. PAUL RICHARDSONEx-England Youth midfielder Paul Richardson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He later played for Spurs, Vancouver Whitecaps and Bradford City, becoming Swansea's player-boss in July 1986. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. 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. Initially with Oswestry Town, he joined Bradford City in August 1955 and moved to Everton in March 1956. RONNIE BRIGGSNorthern Ireland international goalkeeper Ronnie Briggs starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Locally born, he served in the Welsh Regiment during the war and had a spell with Hafod Athletic before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1946. 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. He died in Evesham in March 1987. He made 14 League appearances before returning to Llanelli in July 1972 and starred as they twice won the Welsh League Premier Division. This led to a summer (June 2006) move for the midfielder and he quickly won over the fans with his playing style and eye for goal. 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. Also caretaker-manager of Notts County in 2011. Joined Norwich in 2009 after a loan spell at Swindon. Ex-England Youth striker Leon Knight featured in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. He made his League debut in the 3-0 victory at home to Watford in August 1947 and also appeared in that month's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Playing 22 League games for the Swans before joining Milford United in July 1951, he later joined Llanelly. He helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs that season and was sold to Wycombe Wanderers for 100,000 in October 2001. The end of the 2014-2015 season saw Luciano celebrate becoming a champion when PSV won the Eredivisie title and he enjoyed a run of games in the national side. TERRY YORATH Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. 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. Manchester United return to Spain in Europa League. Initially with Belfast Celtic, he joined Glenavon in January 1949 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1950, shortly after Welsh international Roy Paul was sold to Manchester City. He moved to Darlington before retiring in 2009. He moved to Southend United in December 1971 and helped them win promotion that season. Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. The younger brother of Marc Coates, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1993 and appeared for the Swans in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. 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. WYNDHAM EVANSLong-serving defender was ever-present in Swansea City's 1977-78 promotion success. Unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2001-02, he moved to Swansea in July 2002, netting twice in 17 League games before joining TNS in July 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. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1951 and deputised for Jack O'Driscoll in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest October 1951. He moved to Emley in March 1997 and starred in their 1997-98 FA Cup run, joining Ayr United for 30,000 in March 1998. Moving to Caerau Athletic in September 1956, he was forced to retire through illness. He moved to Reading for 100,000 in March 1988 but was unable to prevent relegation that season and joined Cardiff City in March 2000, helping them win promotion in 2000-01 and reach the Second Division play-offs in 2001-02. After impressing in the reserves, he made his League debut in that month's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol City but suffered an ankle injury and by the time he was fit again Bond had been a victim of economy cuts. Top scorer in their 1991-92 League Championship success, he had spells with Portsmouth, West Ham and Ipswich prior to joining Swansea in March 1996, netting four goals in seven League games until retiring. He began with Cheltenham Town and moved to Portsmouth for 25,000 in March 1991. He was a tenacious tackler with good positional sense and scored nine times in 172 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Southend United in July 1952. Welsh international midfielder David Giles featured in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. After starting out in Greek football and gaining Under-21 honours, he made his way to England in 2003 to play for Hartlepool United. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. He struggled to recapture his best form after breaking his leg in a reserve match and netted six goals in 37 League games for the Swans before reuniting with Colin Appleton at Exeter City in September 1985. JAMES THOMASWelsh U-21 striker James Thomas was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2002-03. But that - along with some god given talent - is what allowed him to go on and make just under 300 Premier League appearances. Also played for Llanelli. 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. He has subsequently made his home back in Wales, playing for Haverfordwest, Neath, Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. Sold to Chelsea for 300,000 in August 1991, he joined Brentford for 275,000 in November 1992 and later played for Port Vale, Lincoln City and Hartlepool again. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for 50,000 in July 2000. Starring as they won the Third Division (South) title in 1953-54 and 1956-57, he moved to Swansea for 3,000 in February 1958 and made eight League appearances. He returned to live in Swansea in November 1976. He gained his solitary cap for Wales against Northern Ireland in April 1964. 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. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. This site uses animations - these my cause issues for some people and can be turned off. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in November 1984 and netting twice on his full League debut in their 2-1 win over Portsmouth a year later. He moved to Southend United for 8,000 in November 1968 and helped win promotion in 1971-72, then repeated the feat on loan to Colchester in 1973-74. DENNIS OLIYoung striker Dennis Oli briefly played for Swansea City at the start of the 2004-05 promotion campaign. RONNIE WILLIAMSWelsh Youth winger Ronnie Williams was a young member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. A former Newport County amateur, he impressed with Barry Town before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his solitary League appearance for Swansea as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town two months before turning professional in July 1998. Later with Great Yarmouth, Newport County and Abergavenny. CYRIL BEECHHard-working winger Cyril Beech scored in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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. He netted 11 goals in 152 League games before moving to Cardiff City in exchange for Roger Gibbins in October 1985. His last cap came in 1996 at the age of 35. He joined the Swans in August 1948 and appeared in both matches against Reading over the Christmas period. He deputised for internationals like Dai Thomas and Arthur Willis, scoring once in 37 Second Division games until injury ended his playing career in May 1959. Signing professional for Burnley in May 1967, he helped win the FA Youth Cup in 1968 and made his First Division debut in their 3-0 defeat at Everton in August 1968. He played for Forest Green Rovers, Frome Town and Mangotsfield United before moving to Bristol Rovers in September 1985. During his time at the club he found himself loaned out to Port Talbot, before a spell in Sweden with Ostersunds FK. His contract was cancelled by mutual consent shortly after Brian Flynn was appointed manager, re-joining Carmarthen in December 2002. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for 25,000 in October 1962. The speedy winger impressed and attracted interest from a number of clubs. He died in November 1997. He became a regular in the youth set up and signed his first professional contract in November 2012. 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. 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