If you were asked to describe Craig Bellamy, 99.9% of people would say 'pain in the f*cking arse'. 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. Voted 'Player of the Year' as the Swans reached the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, he made a significant contribution as Kenny Jackett's side won promotion in 2004-05 and scored in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. From a notable local football family, he returned from national service in the RAF to sign professional at the Vetch Field in July 1953. He helped to beat Middlesbrough in the 1994-95 FA Cup third round replay and scored once in 29 League games prior to joining Peterborough United in December 1995. He has since played for SPAL and Cagliari. Locally born, he was a prolific goalscorer for Star Athletic and Swansea Boys, appearing for Swansea's reserve team before becoming a part-time professional at the Vetch Field in August 1972. A 60,000 fee saw McLeod make the move permanent at the beginning of the 2005-06 campaign and made 52 appearances (14 as sub) and scored seven goals before joining Colchester the following season, Brighton, Wycombe and Chelmsford City. Subsequently playing for Afan Lido, Maesteg, Milford United, Llanelli, Ragged School and West End while working for the Post Office, he is currently part the coaching staff at Swansea City's Youth Academy and still lives locally. A former QPR scholar, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2002-03, then win promotion in 2003-04. He reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1964, then became Ton Pentre's player-manager. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in November 1975, he joined Crystal Palace in January 1978 and was swapped for Bristol City's Kevin Mabbutt in October 1981. Sun Sign: Cancer. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. He later played for Torquay, Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr before working for the PFA. He played for Telstar, AFC 34 and Slotenvaart, then worked at ASDA in Swansea and Llansamlet until his death in October 2004. In global and continental competitions, Wales have qualified for two FIFA World Cups in 1958 and 2022, reaching the quarter-finals in the former, and two UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020 in their history, reaching the semi-finals in the former. 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 joined Lovells Athletic in July 1965, helping them win the Welsh League First Division title in 1965-66, then played for Barry Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerau where he was player-boss. He helped win the FA Trophy in 2002, Conference title in 2002-03 and League Two title in 2004-05. He scored the winner on his debut against Barnsley, but only featured in another six games for the club before returning to parent club MK Dons. Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Rhys Wilmot had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1988-89 season. Settling back in his native Swansea, he later worked in the motor trade for many years until retirement and died in May 2003. Locally born, he played for Sketty Church before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1948. Collins was a Wales Under-21 full-back who started his career at Swindon Town before moving to Fulham. Goalkeeper Dave Jones contested a first-team slot with Johnny King and Ken Evans while at the Vetch Field. He was twice a Welsh Cup winner and ever-present in 1989-90, scoring twice in 160 League games prior to joining Crystal Palace for 275,000 in July 1991. His two seasons at the Liberty saw the player in and out of the side and after gaining promotion to the Premier League Cedric was given a free transfer after 42 appearances (14 as sub) and seven goals. PAUL WILLIAMSLoan right-back Paul Williams featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Born in the Ivory Coast, Lamah moved to Belgium to further his playing career with Second Division Vise, before a move to Belgian side Anderlecht in 2005. n January 2013, he signed an initial loan deal at the Liberty Stadium with a view to a permanent move. He moved to Bournemouth in February 1960, then had a spell with Northampton before reuniting with Bill McGarry at Watford in November 1963. Played for Los Angeles Aztecs, Ammanford and Haverfordwest. He was top scorer in 2003-04, then helped win the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup in 2004-05. Moving to Walsall in July 1951, he was unable to prevent them having to seek re-election in 1951-52 and later played for Hereford, Burton Albion and Brush Sports. He made ten consecutive Second Division appearances in place of the injured Johnny King but then struggled to oust the Welsh international, playing 17 League games for Swansea before moving to Arbroath in September 1960. 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. He died in Durham in December 1988. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. He joined Watford for 175,000 in 1983 and featured in the 1984 FA Cup final, returning to Oldham in 1985. A former Manchester United apprentice, he turned professional in October 1970 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in February 1974. 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. GRAHAM BROWNGoalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. The Welsh Football Data Archive is a major resource for football fans, historians, the media and of course the Football Association of Wales and is intended to provide a readily accessible source of detailed information on soccer, past and present, in Wales. He died in Fleetwood in August 2000. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over Manchester City and re-joined Ammanford in July 1965. Moving to Wrexham in March 1992, he later played for Halifax, Torquay, Weymouth, Merthyr, Carmarthen and Llanelli. PETER DAVIESWing-half Peter Davies featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. His playing career was ended by a recurring back injury at the age of 28 and he became Preston's youth team manager. 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. He made 11 League appearances until suffering a broken leg. He helped them win the Welsh League 'double' in 1953-54, then managed Pembroke and Milford United. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1967, he played for Swansea in the 1969 Welsh Cup final and was ever-present in the 1969-70 promotion success. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in May 1947, the 'Golden Boy' was leading marksman three times before moving to Newcastle United for 28,000 plus Reg Davies in October 1958. A big, strong, powerful front man, he found that he was used as a substitute more often than not, but did score some important goals while at the club. 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. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. He joined Stoke City in June 1977 and helped them regain top-flight status in 1978-79, moving to Sheffield United in August 1981. Winger Gareth Hopkins helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. He scored three times in 26 League games prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1987 and helped them win promotion in 1987-88, then the Southern League title in 1988-89. Also featuring in the 2-2 draw at home to Port Vale two days later, his only other Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United in February 1958. 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. Left Swansea in 2008 after three appearances to join Ross County, Grimsby and Maidstone. 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. He spent 40 years as a fitter at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd and died in December 1995. Moving to Northampton Town in July 2003, he helped them twice qualify for the play-offs and was loaned to Rochdale prior to joining Barnsley in August 2005. 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. The Wales Under-21 international was the Swans final summer signing of 2022 when he joined on loan from Premier League Brentford. Former Welsh Youth midfielder Russell Coughlin starred in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Kenji was given a squad number at the club but spent his first season playing for the under 21 squad. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City in April 1960. Clucas found the back of the net three times for the Jacks all of which came against Arsenal. Upon his release at the end of the 2009-10 season he signed for Port Talbot Town in the Welsh Premier League. In need of games, he went out on loan to Newport County in 2009 before a spell with home-town club Port Talbot in 2011. He regularly appeared as a substitute, netting three goals in 18 League games for the Swans before joining Torquay United in February 2006, then Brentford and Rochdale. The most-capped Welsh player and only player to have 100 caps for The Dragons, its hard to believe Chris Gunter is only 31-years old. He joined Charlton Athletic for 130,000 in February 1987, moving via Watford to AFC Bournemouth in August 1989. Starting with Cardiff City, he moved to Wrexham for 30,000 in December 1978 and joined Swansea for 70,000 in November 1979. JOHN MOOREVersatile central defender John Moore was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. Signing professional for Celtic in July 1986, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1987. He starred for Velez Mostar and was capped 21 times before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1980. One of three footballing brothers, he turned professional with Birmingham in August 1968 and starred in their 1971-72 promotion success. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. Caulker ended up having an exceptional season with the Swans, teaming up with Ashley Williams in the heart of the defence in the clubs inaugural Premier League season before returning to Spurs after 26 appearances. Welsh international midfielder Chris Marustik helped Swansea City win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons. Moving to Carmarthen soon afterwards, he gained Welsh Semi-Pro recognition and played in the 1999 Welsh Cup final. Some of the best Welsh soccer players include national legends like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Ashley Williams, Ivor Allchurch, and Craig Bellamy. 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. Scoring in the 1998-99 FA Cup third round replay win over West Ham, he featured as the Swans qualified for the Third Division play-offs that season and netted eight goals in 91 League games before joining Brighton in March 2001. He was loaned to Swansea in February 1974, joining Wrexham for 8,000 in September 1977. Initially with hometown Newport County, he joined Bristol Rovers in an exchange deal involving Wilf Smith in December 1946 and moved to the Vetch Field for 1,000 in November 1948. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in November 1997 and was loaned to Rhayader Town before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town in May 1998. Winger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1961-62 and moved to Ton Pentre in July 1965. BARRIE THOMASWelsh Youth central defender Barrie Thomas briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. 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. An electrician at Pembroke Docks, he also had a sports shop and died in April 2003. Welsh international striker Ian Walsh scored a hat-trick in Swansea City's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. He represented the League of Ireland and was capped twice with Drumcondra before joining the strong Irish contingent at the Vetch Field in November 1948. He was captain of club and country, playing under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace and QPR again, then had spells at Coventry, Exeter and Cardiff before moving to Swansea in October 1984. Welsh Youth central defender Barrie Thomas briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1971-72 campaign. Signing professional for Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1953, he gained top-flight experience and moved to West Ham in December 1958. Playing 322 games for Glamorgan CCC between 1949 and 1965, he had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Llanelly in the Welsh League. 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