Franks early years were spent in the youth and reserve teams at Chelsea, before moving across London to sign for West Ham in 2009. Helping them qualify for the League One play-offs in 2004-05, he was also loaned to Oxford United and Walsall. Welsh U-21 midfielder Layton Maxwell appeared for Swansea City during the closing weeks of the 2003-04 season. He has since been commercial manager at Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and Leeds United. This form prompted boss Roberto Martinez to make Duffys move permanent, with the striker going on to help the club win promotion from League One in 2008 before joining Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham and Salgaocar in Goa after 40 appearances (18 as sub) and seven goals. A former Manchester United trainee, he turned professional in July 1997 and was loaned to their feeder club Royal Antwerp. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. He starred in the televised 4-0 FA Cup first round win over QPR, netting seven goals in 31 Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Gillingham in August 2002 after a trial with QPR. Burgess was appointed caretaker manager for a single match in 1965. 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. The following season saw Dorus play in the victorious Wembley win over Reading to reach the Premier League for the first time, but the goalkeeper surprisingly opted to sign for fellow top-flight side Wolves instead after 203 appearances. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. Briefly with Cambridge City, he then helped Canvey Island win promotion and reach the FA Trophy final in 2003-04. He moved to Leyton Orient in July 1993 and was top scorer three times, then played for Rushden & Diamonds before coaching Hartlepool, Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall. England Youth left-back Leon Hylton helped Swansea City reach the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04. In order to get more game time he was loaned out to QPR in 2003, eventually signing for them on a permanent basis. Harry Gregg paid 3,000 for him in May 1974 and he made 19 Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Maidstone United in July 1975, then played for Falmouth, Bideford and Torrington. He moved to Swansea initially on loan in March 2003, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at home to Bury on the opening day of the 2003-04 season and also helping the Swans reach the FA Cup fifth round. Versatile inside-forward Tommy Dodds appeared for Swansea during the early post-war era. Yves grew up in Brussels and the goalkeeper started his professional career with Premier League side Chelsea in 2006, but never played a first team game for the club. He made his professional debut in a League Cup tie against Aston Villa in 2005, and a month later played his first league game against Stockport County. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Southport two months before turning professional in June 1976. 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 played in defence and midfield, helping Swansea twice qualify for the Third Division play-offs, then win the Third Division title in 1999-2000. Browse by Last Name: Battling midfielder Gary Jones played for Swansea City during the 1997-98 campaign. He made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to AFC Bournemouth the following month and played nine Third Division games as Nick Cusack's side made a poor start to the season. MICHAEL JACKSONMidfielder Michael Jackson briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Goalkeeper Dave Jones contested a first-team slot with Johnny King and Ken Evans while at the Vetch Field. DANNY BARTLEYEx-England Youth international left-back Danny Bartley starred as Swansea City won promotion in two consecutive seasons under John Toshack. Previously with Guingamp, he moved to the Vetch Field in October 2000, on the same day that John Hollins signed Venezuelan international striker Giovanni Savarese. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before re-joining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. BRAYLEY REYNOLDSCentre-forward Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He netted 45 goals in 144 League outings for the Swans before moving to Oldham Athletic in October 1953. Sold to Coventry City for 1,500,000 in August 1995, he moved via Bolton Wanderers to Fulham in July 1998 and featured in their 1998-99 Second Division title campaign. He rejoined Swansea in March 1985 and netted 43 goals in 127 League games, then played for Barry and Llanelli. Ever-present in 1947-48, he appeared in the 1949 Welsh Cup final and scored once in 229 League games before joining Derby County in October 1952. Initially with Racing Club Paris and CA Paris, 'Mama' joined Swansea in July 2001 and scored on his League debut in the following month's 3-1 victory at Macclesfield Town. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1950 and developed in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 4-3 defeat at Notts County in November 1952. Chris played for Wales at various youth levels, including Under-17, U19 and U21, and semi-pro level. Watch. Signing professional for Arsenal in February 1963, he helped them win the Football Combination title that season but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field in December 1964. In two seasons at the DW Stadium he featured in 18 league games and by February 2008 he found himself on loan at Sheffield United - signing a permanent deal the following July. Initially with Evesham, he had spells with Cheltenham Town and Liverpool before moving to the Vetch Field in June 1939. 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. He got off to a winning start, making his debut in a 2-1 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. Ex-England international midfielder Ray Kennedy helped Swansea City finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Featuring in their 1994-95 Third Division title campaign, he moved to Preston for 125,000 in February 1995 and helped win the Third Division title in 1995-96. He netted eight goals in 88 League outings prior to joining Hartlepool in October 1977. Initially with Queen's Park, he joined Glasgow Rangers in April 1970 and helped them win all three major Scottish honours before being sold to Leeds United for 160,000 in March 1980. 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. Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries. Initially with hometown Caerleon, he joined Lovells Athletic in September 1961 and moved to Newport County in November 1962. 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. Moving to Swansea from Ton Pentre in October 1938, he was an important figure in the 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph and netted 14 goals in 160 League games prior to joining Manchester City in July 1950. Wing-half Bobby Henning understudied Mel Charles while at Swansea. Featuring in two consecutive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs, he also helped the reserves win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made four League appearances prior to joining new-boys Workington in June 1951. Initially with Dunstable, he joined Luton in 1971 and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 1973-74. He signed for Hednesford Town, playing non-league football before joining Division Two club Stockport County in 2003. He moved from QPR to Blackpool in January 2006. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. He played for Hull and Oswestry. A former Brentford trainee, he signed professional in July 2001 and overcame a bout a glandular fever to make his League debut in their 1-0 victory at Luton Town in February 2003. Locally born, he served in the RAF during the Second World War and turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1946. Sold to West Brom for 70,000 in November 1978, he understudied Tony Godden and joined Swansea for 55,000 in February 1980. He joined Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. 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 played four more Second Division games during the 1964-65 season and helped the reserves win the Welsh League title three times. Joining Torquay United in October 1995, he later played for Dorchester Town and Gretna. He died locally in March 1988. In May 2012 Jones left Neath when the club folded, signing for The New Saints. Striker Tommy Tynan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Settling back in his native Swansea, he later worked in the motor trade for many years until retirement and died in May 2003. He represented the Boys Club of Wales and was an apprentice at the Vetch Field before turning professional in August 1982. 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. JOHN LEWISWelsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He also represented England at Under-16, 17, 18 and Under-19 level. Initially with Nuneaton Borough, he had spells with VS Rugby, RC Warwick, Tamworth and Halesowen Town prior to joining Bristol Rovers for 15,000 in February 1997. His solitary goal in 18 Second Division games came in the Swans' 2-0 victory at Derby in March 1963 and he joined Yeovil Town in May 1963, becoming their player-boss. KEN POUNDFlying winger Ken Pound featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. 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. He joined Exeter City for 8,000 in November 1974 and starred in their 1976-77 promotion success. Ex-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. He helped the club win promotion to the Premier League following the Play-Off Final win over Reading at Wembley, before going on to play a big part in the Swans debut season in the top-flight. Former Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Mark Kendall featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. PAT TERRYMuch-travelled centre-forward Pat Terry was a Ronnie Burgess signing for Swansea. He helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Hull in August 1950, also replacing the injured Cyril Beech as Swansea lost 6-0 at Sheffield United in their next match. Helping them win the Southern League title and reach the FA Cup third round in 1970-71, he joined Folkestone in July 1972, then played for Merthyr Tydfil. 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. Versatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. ALAN JONESWelsh U-23 central defender Alan Jones scored in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He moved to the Vetch Field in January 1948 and made his League debut in that month's 6-1 victory at home to Bristol City. Former Welsh Youth midfielder Russell Coughlin starred in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. During this period in his career he played for the Dutch Under-21 side before eventually singing for Den Haag. Indeed, he earned 32 Wales caps and even went on to coach the national side. After an impressive start to his time in Scotland he left after three years to join the Swans in September 2010, signing until the end of the season. 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. Welsh international midfielder Robbie James was capped 19 times while at Swansea City. Returning from a brief spell as Llanelli's player-manager, he netted 15 goals in 389 League games for Swansea before becoming Pembroke Borough's player-boss in August 1985. Welsh international wing-half Billy Lucas skippered Swansea to the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Ever-present as Swansea reached the Third Division play-off final in 1996-97, he overcame a broken leg and helped the Swans qualify for the play-offs again in 1998-99. Later successful as Haverfordwest's player-manager, he then had a spell as Briton Ferry's assistant-boss and also coached Swansea's junior sides. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, Maesteg Park and Llanelli. 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