Initially with Manchester United, he gained a European Cup winner's medal in 1968 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1973. He shone as a youngster and this led to a move to the Premier League with Watford in 2006. Cedrics career began at FC Den Bosch in 1999 and his potential saw him sign for Dutch giants Ajax the following season. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. He was loaned to Swansea in February 1974, joining Wrexham for 8,000 in September 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 alongside Lee Trundle and netted 16 goals in 65 League games before joining Leyton Orient for 40,000 in January 2006, helping them win promotion. Please ensure your email address is valid and your in-box is not full! Harry Gregg signed him on loan in March 1973 and he scored once in seven League games for struggling Swansea. A former Coventry City trainee, he joined Tiverton Town in July 1995 and helped them win the FA Vase in 1998. Starring as they won promotion in 1978-79 and were ECWC quarter-finalists in 1979-80, he later played for Gloucester City. After leaving Forest in 2012, Anderson featured for Bristol City before signing for Ipswich. He also made a substitute appearance in the next Third Division game at home to Exeter City, replacing Denley Morgan, and moved to Barry Town in July 1969. BARRY WELLINGSStriker Barry Wellings briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Rory Keane, featuring in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals including the 1950 success. The son of former Welsh international winger Donato Nardiello, he was a scholar at Manchester United and turned professional in November 1999. He sat on the bench for ECWC matches against Panathinaikos and helped the reserves win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1990 but failed to appear in Swansea's first-team again and joined Cheltenham Town in August 1993. He had a spell with Ton Pentre, then was Treharris player-manager. var addy_text1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 = 'welshsoccerarchive' + '@' + 'btinternet' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2').innerHTML += '
'+addy_text1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2+'<\/a>'; He joined Torquay United in July 2007 and was an FA Trophy finalist in 2007-08. 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. 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 overcame a knee injury to score four goals in 11 Fourth Division games prior to joining Newport County in September 1969, then played for Barry and Bridgend again before emigrating to Australia. He has also played for Northwich Victoria and Altrincham. Joining Swansea in July 1950, he made three League appearances prior to joining Reading in August 1951, then played for Chippenham United. 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 netted 12 goals in 127 League games overall until his tragic death in February 1992. Versatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. Moving to Milford United in August 1954, he later played for Kilvey Athletic. He helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup that season and was a Welsh Cup finalist again in 1969. He moved to Bath City with Johnny King in July 1964 and subsequently played for Lovells Athletic, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town, Merthyr again, Ton Pentre and Caerau. Wales went on to lose their next seven games. A former Coventry City apprentice, he turned professional in May 1962 and was an influential figure as Sky Blues won the Third Division title in 1963-64 and Second Division title in 1966-67. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. He played for his country in the 1958 World Cup and moved to the Vetch Field for 7,500 in October 1958. He helped them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, then played with John Cornforth at Exeter and Newport County before moving to Tiverton. He played for Forest Green Rovers, Frome Town and Mangotsfield United before moving to Bristol Rovers in September 1985. A former Crystal Palace trainee, he signed professional in October 1998 and made his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham four months later. LENNY JOHNROSE Experienced midfielder Lenny Johnrose featured in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. 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. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. Making 21 League appearances until losing his place to Dave Stewart, he joined Blackpool in May 1981, then played for Oxford City, Scarborough and Bangor City. The Neath-born forward was a Welsh Semi-Pro international, who had loan spells with CF Balaguer, Ostersunds and Newport County during his time with the Swans after signing in July 2005. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. Initially with Taunton Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1959 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Leeds United in April 1961. Also played for Manchester City and New York City FC before retiring. A former Wrexham trainee, he signed professional in July 1990 and moved to Northwich Victoria in July 1991. Returning to Swansea in June 2005, he became the first Swansea player to score at Liberty Stadium in a pre-season friendly against Fulham. He appeared 77 times in all competitions for the Swans, scoring 10 goals in total including a goal against his former side Manchester City in the 2019 FA Cup quarter final. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. 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. He netted five goals in 80 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Gregg again at Crewe Alexandra in July 1975. 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. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. He has also coached at Leeds United. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. He made a dream senior debut for the Swans in August 2016, netting twice against Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup. He had two loan spells at Cheltenham Town last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale. Also loaned to Mansfield Town, featuring in their 1974-75 Fourth Division title campaign, he had his contract cancelled by the Gunners in December 1974 and joined Gateshead. He netted eight goals in 198 League games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Hereford United in March 1980, then played for TrowbridgeTown, Forest Green Rovers, Maesteg Park, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Llanelli. He was Chester City's youngest-ever League debutant at 15 years 350 days in May 1988 and moved to Wimbledon for 100,000 in February 1990. He moved to Rochdale in July 1980 and was leading marksman in 1980-81. Initially with Pontefract Colliery, he joined DerbyCounty in September 1985 and moved to Oxford United in June 1989. Ex-Welsh Schoolboy winger Billy Rees helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. A promotion winner again in 1981-82, he joined Gillingham in March 1985, then played for Doncaster Rovers, Bristol Rovers and Goole Town. Striker David Puckett had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 campaign. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003. 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. He followed Len Ashurst to Newport County, then played for Gillingham, Port Vale and Barrow. ANDY ROBINSONMidfielder Andy Robinson played in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. Allen made his senior debut in the final game of the 2006-07 season a 6-3 home defeat against Blackpool at the Liberty. He returned to the Liberty for a further six months at the start of the 2008-09 season, despite being used as a substitute for most of his time at the club. Attacking midfielder Gary Cobb had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. He made a record 640 League appearances for Liverpool, starring in five League Championship successes, two FA Cup final triumphs and also helping to win the European Cup and UEFA Cup. Signing professional for Bolton in August 1932, he starred as they won promotion and were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1934-35. He played in the 1969 Welsh Cup final, netting 11 goals in 142 League games before reuniting with Billy Lucas at Newport County in June 1972. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. Moving to Dublin City in August 2004, he joined Chesham United in January 2005 and also played for Burnham and Hemel Hempstead. His performances earned him a place in Swedens 2018 World Cup Squad and Swedens Euro 2020 squad. He crossed the border and signed for the Swans in June 2014 for an undisclosed fee. Barring an absolute miracle, no player will ever come close to matching Ryan Giggs' bulging trophy cabinet from his two decades at Manchester United. He became youth team coach at Halifax and Bradford City. Sold to Newport County for 1,500 in July 1950, he then joined Milford United and was captain and leading marksman in 1953-54. REG CUNLIFFEVersatile left-back Reg Cunliffe featured in Swansea's 1947 London Combination Cup final triumph. He is the current captain of the Wales national team and one of the most capped Welsh internationals of all time. He has held various other managerial posts including the Welsh national team. DARREN PRATLEYDarrens first club was Fulham, making his debut for the side in a League Cup tie at Wigan in September 2003. Born in Pembrey, the talented midfielder began in the Swans academy at the age of 10. The fiormer Spanish Under-21 international eventually left the Liberty Stadium in 2014 after 58 league appearances to join Lekhwiya in Doha, again under Laudrup. He helped Swansea qualify for the promotion play-offs in 1996-97 and 1998-99, netting 11 goals in 120 League games before reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster in November 2001. 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. Young centre-forward John Roberts was Swansea's leading marksman in 1966-67. He netted 22 goals in 143 League games prior to re-joining Ards in June 1968, winning many honours as a player, then manager. He also helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1961 and made 92 Second Division appearances prior to joining Brighton for 7,000 in January 1963. Initially with Taunton Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1959 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Leeds United in April 1961. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1992, he made his League debut on loan to Colchester before joining Swansea initially on loan in March 1994. Striker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. Ramsey had become a familiar face in the starting eleven by 2016, and was called up to the Euros squad as a result. He also managed QPR twice and Tottenham Hotspur. CHRIS BURNSMidfielder Chris Burns had two spells with Swansea City. He was given his League debut in place of Tom Brown in the Swans' 4-1 defeat at home to Middlesbrough in October 1957, also appearing in the following month's 3-1 Second Division reverse at home to Rotherham United. Venezuela international striker Giovanni Savarese was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2000-01. After four seasons and playing in over 100 games for the club he was signed by Coventry City. Former Welsh Schoolboy right-half Mike Hayes helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in three successive seasons. JOE PAYNEVersatile forward Joe Payne was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. 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