Swans Post War

PETER ABBOTT
Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at SwanseaCity. 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. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 win at home to Stockport and netted three goals in 41 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Hartford Bi-Centennials in May 1976. Reuniting with Harry Gregg at Crewe Alexandra in August 1976, he joined Southend United in July 1977 and was a promotion winner in 1977-78, then returned to the United States.

REUBEN AGBOOLA
Versatile left-back Reuben Agboola gained Nigerian international recognition whilst at SwanseaCity. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1980, he gained considerable top-flight experience before joining Sunderland for £150,000 in January 1985. He helped them win the Third Division title in 1987-88 and was loaned to Charlton Athletic and Port Vale before moving to the Vetch Field in November 1991. Making 28 League appearances for Swansea prior to joining Woking in August 1993, he then played for Gosport. He ran the Sporting View Bar at Southampton Sports Club and has since run a bar in Majorca.

PAUL AGNEW
Former Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 1987-88 campaign. Initially with Cliftonville, he joined Grimsby Town for £15,000 in February 1984 and starred in their 1989-90 and 1990-91 promotion successes. He followed Alan Buckley to West Brom for £65,000 in February 1995 and reunited with Keith Alexander at Ilkeston Town in July 1997. Moving to Swansea on non-contract terms in September 1997, he made seven Third Division appearances before joining Wisbech Town in December 1997. He has since worked for a CCTV company, still living in Sutton Coldfield.

ADEBAYO AKINFENWA
Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa scored the winner in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Initially with Watford, he then played for Atlantas and scored their winner in the 2001 Lithuanian Cup final. He joined Barry Town in August 2002 and featured in their 2003 Welsh Cup final success, then had spells with Boston United, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds and Doncaster Rovers before moving to Torquay United in July 2004. Top scorer in 2004-05, he reunited with Kenny Jackett at Swansea for an initial £35,000 in July 2005 and appeared in the 2005-06 League One play-off final.

SANDY ALLAN
Scottish striker Sandy Allan had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1972-73 season. A former amateur with Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, he was a prolific goalscorer for Rhyl prior to joining Cardiff City for £12,500 in March 1967. He netted a hat-trick against Mjondalen in the 1969-70 ECWC and moved to Bristol Rovers for £12,500 in March 1970. Harry Gregg signed him on loan in March 1973 and he scored once in seven League games for struggling Swansea. He joined Cape TownCity in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company.

IVOR ALLCHURCH
Welsh international inside-forward Ivor Allchurch is widely regarded as Swansea's finest post-war player. 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. He joined Cardiff City for £15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for £6,500 in July 1965. 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. Awarded the MBE, he later worked as a storeman and died in Swansea in May 1997.

LEN ALLCHURCH
Welsh international winger Len Allchurch was capped seven times whilst at Swansea. The younger brother of Ivor, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1950 and featured in two consecutive Welsh Senior Cup finals before being sold to Sheffield United for £14,000 in March 1961. He helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. Rejoining Swansea in July 1969, he netted 60 goals in 347 League games overall before moving to Haverfordwest in July 1971. He has since concentrated on his business interests in Swansea.

JOE ALLON
Ex-England Youth Striker Joe Allon featured prominently in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Signing professional for Newcastle United in November 1984, he moved to Swansea in August 1987 and scored in seven consecutive matches. He netted 12 times in 34 League games overall prior to joining Hartlepool United for £10,000 in November 1988 and was top scorer in their 1990-91 promotion success. 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. He has since worked for Century Radio.

JULIAN ALSOP
Striker Julian Alsop was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. He moved to Swansea for £30,000 in March 1998 after a loan period and netted 16 goals in 90 League games before joining Cheltenham Town in July 2000. Top scorer in two consecutive seasons, including their 2001-02 promotion success, he joined Oxford United in June 2003 and has since played for Northampton, Tamworth and has just signed for Newport County.

KWAME AMPADU
Republic of Ireland U-21 midfielder Kwame Ampadu featured in SwanseaCity's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. Signing professional for Arsenal in November 1988, he joined West Brom for £50,000 in June 1991 and featured in their 1992-93 promotion campaign. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for £15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. He helped them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99, then played with John Cornforth at Exeter and Newport County and is now with Tiverton.

IJAH ANDERSON
Attacking left-back Ijah Anderson featured in SwanseaCity's 2004-05 promotion success. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he moved via Southend United to Brentford in July 1995 and starred as they won the Third Division title in 1998-99, were LDV Vans Trophy finalists in 2000-01 and Second Division play-off finalists in 2001-02. He was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers prior to joining Bristol Rovers in February 2003. Kenny Jackett signed him in November 2004 and he helped Swansea win the FAW Cup that season but was sacked by Swans in January 2006 after being banned for six months for drug abuse.

MATT ANDREW
Wing-half Matt Andrew was a member of Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) championship squad. He failed to secure a first-team slot at BristolCity before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948 and made his League debut in place of Jim Feeney in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient the following month. 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. Subsequently with QPR, he settled near Port Talbot and died in August 1999.

KERI ANDREWS
Welsh Youth international winger Keri Andrews featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at home to LincolnCity in April 1985. He turned pro in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1987, netting three goals in 41 League outings before moving to Newport County in July 1988 until their demise. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil and various Welsh League clubs, he ended his playing career with Port Tennant Colts and currently works in the Energy Advice Centre in Swansea.

RICHIE APPLEBY
Ex-England Youth winger Richie Appleby featured in Swansea''s 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. The younger brother of Matt Appleby, he turned pro with Newcastle in August 1993 and had a spell with Ipswich before moving to the Vetch in August 1996. 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. Was back with Molby at Hull and Kidderminster again. He has since played for Forest Green Rovers and Llanelli.

WARREN ASPINALL
Much-travelled England Youth midfielder Warren Aspinall had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1993-94 season. Turned pro with Wigan and moved to Everton for £150,000 in 1986, then Aston Villa for £300,000 in 1987. He joined Portsmouth for £315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton.

PAUL ATKINSON
Winger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. Signing pro for Oldham in 1979, he was ever-present in 1982-83. He joined Watford for £175,000 in 1983 and featured in the 1984 FA Cup final, returning to Oldham in 1985. Initially loaned to Swansea in December 1986, he returned on loan in March 1987 and netted three goals in 18 League games overall. He moved to Burnley in July 1988, then Northwich Victoria, Belgian side Binchoise, Altrincham, Frickley and Farsley Celtic.

BRIAN ATTLEY
Versatile full-back Brian Attley featured in Swansea's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup double success. Signing pro for Cardiff in 1973, he helped them win promotion in 1975-76 and reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1976-77. He moved to the Vetch for £20,000 in February 1979 and briefly played in the top-flight, netting six goals in 89 League games for Swansea before being sold to Derby for £25,000 in February 1982. Following a loan spell at Oxford, he joined Gresley Rovers in 1984, then Stapenhill. He now lives in Rhoose and works as a floor tiler.

KEVIN AUSTIN
Trinidad & Tobago international defender Kevin Austin starred in Swansea's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He impressed with Saffron Walden prior to joining Leyton Orient in August 1993 and was sold to Lincoln for £30,000 in July 1996. Ever-present in their 1997-98 promotion success, he joined Barnsley in July 1999 but was sidelined by an Achilles injury. He had spells with Brentford and Cambridge before reuniting with John Still at Bristol Rovers in July 2002. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped qualify for the play-offs last season.

MARK BAKER
Welsh U-21 striker Mark Baker featured in Swansea's 1978-79 promotion campaign. 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 scored twice in Swansea's 3-2 win at home to Mansfield but failed to maintain a first-team slot behind Alan Curtis and made 11 League appearances overall before joining Merthyr in 1980. Since then he has played extensively in the Welsh League for Haverfordwest, Llanelli (twice), Maesteg, Port Talbot and Morriston while working for the Post Office.

PETA B'ALAC
Goalkeeper Peta B'alac had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1973-74 season. A former Plymouth apprentice, he turned pro in December 1971 and was given his League debut in the following month's 4-0 victory at home to York. He contested a first-team slot with Jim Furnell and was loaned to Swansea in September 1973, making four consecutive Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. He has settled near Chester and now works for a pharmaceutical company.

JOHNNY BARBER
Winger Johnny Barber understudied Cyril Beech while at the Vetch. A former Arsenal amateur, he joined Swansea initially on trial in 1950 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at home to Doncaster the following month. He played four successive Second Division games in place of the injured Beech and also helped Swansea reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1950-51. 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 died in Lichfield in September 2002.

KEITH BARBER
Brave goalkeeper Keith Barber was an important figure in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion success. Initially with Dunstable, he joined Luton in 1971 and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 1973-74. He was ever-present in 1975-76 but lost his place after injury and moved to Swansea in July 1977. Making 42 Fourth Division appearances while at the Vetch, he was loaned to CardiffCity in September 1978, then played for Bridgend. Now living in Newmarket where he ran The Mount and Marquis of Granby pubs, he has since worked on the starting stalls at Newmarket Racecourse.

DAVID BARNHOUSE
Welsh U-21 defender David Barnhouse provided reliable cover for Steve Jenkins while at Swansea. 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. He turned pro in July 1993 and helped take Middlesbrough to an FA Cup third round replay in 1994-95, playing 23 League games for Swansea prior to joining Merthyr in August 1996. Moving to Carmarthen soon afterwards, he gained Welsh Semi-Pro recognition and played in the 1999 Welsh Cup final. He has since played for Haverfordwest.

JAMIE BARNWELL-EDINBORO
Young striker Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1995-96 campaign. Signing professional for Coventry in 1994, he made his Premiership debut in their 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough in September 1995. He was loaned to Swansea in December 1995 and made four League appearances while at the Vetch. Moving to Cambridge in March 1996, he joined Stevenage Borough in July 1998 and later played for Doncaster, Goole, North Ferriby, Denaby, Brigg, Goole again and Hall Road Rangers. He is now a residential care worker with Children in Care in Hull.

DANNY BARTLEY
Ex-England Youth international left-back Danny Bartley starred as SwanseaCity won promotion in two consecutive seasons under John Toshack. Signing professional for Bristol City in October 1964, he gained a regular first-team slot as a winger and joined Swansea in a joint £12,000 deal with Dave Bruton August 1973. 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, MaestegPark, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Llanelli. Still living in Swansea, he is now a manager for a leading finance company.

DANNY BARWOOD
Welsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a SwanseaCity trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. He possessed electrifying pace and strength on the ball, scoring his solitary goal in three Third Division games in Swansea's 2-0 win over ChesterCity two months later. In March 1998 he played for Wales U-18 in the Paolo Valenta Tournament in Italy. 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.

MIKE BASHAM
England Youth international central defender Mike Basham featured in SwanseaCity's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. 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. 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. Moving to Barnet in August 1997, he featured as they qualified for the play-offs in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. He subsequently played for York City, Chelmsford City and Thurrock.

MARCUS BEAN
Young midfielder Marcus Bean had two separate loan spells at SwanseaCity. A former QPR scholar, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2002-03, then win promotion in 2003-04. 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 rejoined Swansea on loan in September 2005 and scored once in 17 League games overall for the club. He moved from QPR to Blackpool in January 2006.

JOEY BEAUCHAMP
Flying winger Joey Beauchamp had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1991-92 season. Signing professional for Oxford United in May 1989, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1991 and scored once in seven League games whilst at the Vetch Field. He starred in Oxford's 1993-94 FA Cup run and was sold to West Ham for £1,000,000 in June 1994. Moving to SwindonTown in a deal involving Adrian Whitbread just two months later, he rejoined Oxford for £75,000 in October 1995 and starred in their 1995-96 promotion success. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town.

CYRIL BEECH
Hard-working winger Cyril Beech scored in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final triumph. Previously with Merthyr Tydfil, he moved to the Vetch Field for £6,000 in August 1949 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1949-50. He played alongside his older brother Gilbert and netted 29 goals in 136 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Worcester City in August 1954, then reunited with Billy Lucas at Newport County in July 1955. Moving to Hereford United in March 1957, he later played for Merthyr again, Brecon Corinthians and Brierley Hill. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001.

GILBERT BEECH
Long-serving left-back Gilbert Beech featured in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final success. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. Moving to the Vetch Field for £5,000 in November 1949, he was ever-present in two consecutive seasons and contested a first-team slot with Dai Thomas. He netted three goals in 157 League games for Swansea before rejoining Merthyr in July 1958, then reunited with his brother Cyril at Hereford United and Brecon Corinthians. He ran a grocery business in Swansea and still lives locally in retirement.

ALAN BEER
Former Welsh Amateur international striker Alan Beer was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at SwanseaCity. He played local football for Tower United and West End before signing professional for Swansea in February 1971, netting three goals in 15 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. Joining Weymouth in August 1972, he featured in their 1973 Southern League Cup final triumph. He joined ExeterCity for £8,000 in November 1974 and starred in their 1976-77 promotion success. A knee injury ended his playing career soon after and he became Exeter's coach. He now works for Bassetts Honda in Swansea.

JAN BEKKER
Striker Jan Beeker featured in SwanseaCity's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Born in Cardiff of a Dutch father, he played for Roath Rangers, Cardiff Corries and was leading marksman as Everwarm (Bridgend) won the Welsh League title in 1972-73. He moved to the Vetch Field in February 1975 and contested a first-team slot with Geoff Bray, netting four goals in 20 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to rejoining Bridgend in August 1976. Later player-boss of Tondu Robins, he also managed Garw Athletic to promotion and now works in European Traffic Management for a company in Bridgend.

ALF BELLIS
Experienced winger Alf Bellis helped Swansea to reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. 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. 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. Moving to Swansea in August 1951, he netted 11 goals in 41 League games prior to joining Chesterfield in August 1953, then played for Rhyl, ColwynBay and Penmaenmawr.

DEREK BELLOTTI
Much-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in SwanseaCity's goal. A former QPR apprentice, he followed Basil Hayward from Bedford Town to Gillingham in July 1966 and joined Charlton Athletic for £5,000 in October 1970. He moved to Southend United in December 1971 and helped them win promotion that season. 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 now runs Kingfisher Print & Design in Dartington, Devon.

DAVID BERESFORD
Ex-England Youth international winger David Beresford had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1995-96 season. Signing professional for Oldham Athletic in July 1994, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1995 and made six League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He joined Huddersfield for £350,000 in March 1997 and starred as they reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1998-99, moving to Hull City in July 2001 Following spells at Plymouth and Macclesfield he reunited with Brian Little at Tranmere in November 2003 subsequently returned to Macclesfield in 2005.

PAUL BEVAN
Versatile midfielder Paul Bevan was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at SwanseaCity. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in October 1970, he made his League debut in that month's 2-0 defeat at Halifax Town and followed Gregg to the Vetch Field for £5,000 in August 1973. He netted five goals in 80 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Gregg again at Crewe Alexandra in July 1975. Moving to Worcester City in March 1980, he later played for Newtown in Welsh football. He still lives in Shrewsbury and after spending many years employed at Minsterley Creamery, is now working with autistic children.

ALFIE BIGGS
Centre-forward Alfie Biggs played for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he was ever-present in 1956-57 and moved to Preston for £18,000 in July 1961. 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 subsequently had various jobs in his native Bristol and currently lives in Poole.

JOHNNY BIRD
Experienced left-back Johnny Bird contested a first-team slot with Vic Gomersall whilst at Swansea. Signing professional for Newport County in November 1957, the Welsh Schoolboy international made his League debut as a 16 year-old and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1963. He played nearly 300 games for Newport, reuniting with Billy Lucas at the Vetch Field in July 1967 and making eight Fourth Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining John Charles' Hereford United in July 1968. Subsequently with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and Pontyclun's player-boss, he now works for Amey on rail track maintenance.

TONY BIRD
Welsh U-21 striker Tony Bird featured in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. A former Cardiff City trainee, he helped them win the Third Division title in 1992-93 and moved to Barry Town in January 1996. He starred in two League of Wales title successes as well as their 1997 Welsh Cup final triumph. 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. He has since played for St Patricks, Drogheda, Bath City and now Haverfordwest.

JOHN BLACK
Former Welsh Schoolboy goalkeeper John Black played for Swansea in the 1964-65 Welsh Cup semi-final. 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. He made his League debut in place of Ronnie Briggs in Swansea's 4-0 win at home to Preston three months later and played 15 League games prior to joining Worcester City in November 1965, then played for Ammanford. He joined the Metropolitan Police, then Swansea Police and now works part-time for a local solicitor.

DEREK BLACKBURN
Central defender Derek Blackburn understudied Dudley Peake whilst at Swansea. He had spells with Burnley and Chesterfield without making any first-team appearances and moved via Ossett Town to the Vetch Field for £1,500 in January 1957. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in September 1957, his only other Second Division appearance was in the 3-1 reverse against Rotherham two months later. He joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and helped win the Southern League Cup in 1961, then returned to Yorkshire and became a catering officer with Barnsley Council.

PETER BODAK
Much-travelled midfielder Peter Bodak featured in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Initially with Coventry City, he helped them reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1980-81 and moved to Manchester United in July 1982. He joined rivals Manchester City five months later, then played for Royal Antwerp and Seiko prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in December 1986. Terry Yorath signed him in March 1988 and he netted four goals in 31 League outings for Swansea before returning to Hong Kong with Happy Valley in May 1989. He subsequently played for Walsall and Atherstone United.

PHIL BOERSMA
Midfielder Phil Boersma (above left) was an experienced figure in SwanseaCity's 1978-79 promotion success. 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 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. Scoring once in 18 League games for Swansea until breaking his ankle at Swindon in April 1979, he became Swansea's assistant manager and has more recently assisted Graeme Souness at various clubs.

MATTHEW BOUND
Rugged central defender Matt Bound was an important figure in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. Signing professional for Southampton in May 1991, he had limited Premiership opportunities and joined Stockport County for £100,000 in October 1994. He featured in their 1996-97 promotion campaign and moved to Swansea for £55,000 in November 1997, helping to qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. Starring alongside Jason Smith, he scored nine times in 174 League games prior to joining Oxford United in December 2001. He later played for Weymouth and is now with Eastleigh.

JASON BOWEN
Welsh international winger Jason Bowen starred in SwanseaCity's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and helped Swansea reach the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. He was leading marksman in 1993-94 and scored 26 times in 124 League games before being sold to Birmingham City for £350,000 in July 1995. Featuring in their 1995-96 Coca-Cola Cup run, he joined Reading for £200,000 in December 1997 and reunited with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City in January 1999. Helping them win promotion three times, he now plays for Newport County.

WALTER BOYD
Jamaican international striker Walter Boyd featured prominently in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. '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. He scored twice on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Rotherham United but suffered injury problems during his time at the Vetch Field.

TERRY BOYLE
Former Welsh international central defender Terry Boyle played for SwanseaCity during the 1989-90 campaign. 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. He moved via NewportCounty to CardiffCity for £22,500 in August 1986 and featured in their 1987-88 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Reuniting with Ian Evans at Swansea for £11,000 in August 1989, he scored once in 27 League games before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in August 1990. He has coached various Welsh clubs.

LEE BRACEY
Goalkeeper Lee Bracey was a key figure in SwanseaCity's 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. He made 99 League appearances prior to joining Halifax Town for £47,500 in October 1991, missing just one match during their fateful 1992-93 campaign. Sold to Bury for £20,000 in August 1993, he was a promotion winner in 1995-96 and joined Ipswich Town in August 1997. He has since played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley.

GEOFF BRAY
Striker Geoff Bray was SwanseaCity's leading marksman in 1975-76. 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. Harry Griffiths signed him in July 1975 and he scored 19 times in 46 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Torquay United in November 1976. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78 before going into the motor trade, obtaining the dealership for both Vauxhall and Mitsubishi with garages in Southend and Rayleigh.

PAUL BRAYSON
England Youth striker Paul Brayson helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97. Signing professional for Newcastle United in August 1995, he was loaned to Swansea in January 1997 and scored five times in 11 Third Division games whilst at the Vetch Field. 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. Joining newly promoted Cheltenham Town in August 2002, he is currently playing for Northwich Victoria.

DEREK BRAZIL
Republic of Ireland U-21 defender Derek Brazil had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1991-92 campaign. He played for Rivermount Boys Club prior to joining Manchester United in March 1986 and was loaned to Swansea in September 1991, scoring once in 12 League games whilst at the Vetch Field. He joined Cardiff City for £85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Moving to AFC Newport in August 1996, he helped Cabletel win the 1999 Welsh Cup final and played for Haverfordwest. He was Cardiff's community officer, now coaching at schools.

SAM BRIDDON
Wing-half Sam Briddon played for Swansea either side of the Second World War. Initially with Port Vale, he played for Stanton Hill and Devessall before rejoining Port Vale in February 1933 and joined Brentford in August 1935. He gained top-flight experience whilst at Griffin Park and moved via Swindon Town to Swansea in July 1939, featuring in the first three matches of the aborted 1939-40 League campaign. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. He became a miner and died in Mansfield in June 1975.

RONNIE BRIGGS
Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Ronnie Briggs starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1964-65. Signing professional for Manchester United in March 1960, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Harry Gregg and moved to the Vetch Field in May 1964. He understudied Noel Dwyer and made 27 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bristol Rovers in May 1965, then played for Minehead, Frome Town, Glastonbury and Taunton Town until a hand injury ended his career. Sadly, Ronnie passed away in August, 2008.

LEON BRITTON
England Youth midfielder Leon Britton made a significant contribution as SwanseaCity won promotion in 2004-05. A former Arsenal junior, he became a West Ham trainee and signed professional in September 1999. He helped them win the FA U-19 Academy title in 1999-2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Upton Park and joined Swansea initially on loan in December 2002. Making his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Exeter City, he moved to Swansea on a permanent basis that summer and helped Kenny Jackett's side win the LDV Vans Trophy and reach the League One play-off final last season.

STEVE BRODIE
Hard-working midfielder Steve Brodie helped SwanseaCity win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. Signing professional for Sunderland in July 1991, he failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Doncaster Rovers before joining Scarborough in December 1996. He starred as they qualified for the Third Division play-offs in 1997-98 and reunited with Colin Addison at Swansea in November 2001. Scoring twice in 26 League outings, he moved to Chester City in July 2002 and was loaned to Nuneaton, Forest Green and Leigh RMI prior to joining Droylsden in July 2004. He is now with Stalybridge Celtic.

GRAHAM BROWN
Goalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 1976-77 campaign. He played for Millwall and Crawley Town prior to joining Mansfield Town in August 1969 and featured in their 1969-70 FA Cup run. Moving to Doncaster Rovers in July 1974, he had a spell with Portland Timbers before joining Swansea in September 1976. He made four consecutive League appearances prior to joining Southport in December 1976, then played for Portland again, York City, Rotherham United and Mansfield again. Later a salesman, he has since been chief scout and goalkeeper coach at Rotherham and now Oldham Athletic.

LINTON BROWN
Fast striker Linton Brown appeared for SwanseaCity in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. He played for Bridlington Trinity, North Ferriby, Guiseley and Halifax Town before joining Hull City in January 1993, partnering Dean Windass in their attack. 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 was loaned to Scarborough prior to joining Emley in March 1998, then reunited with several former Hull players at Gainsborough Trinity. Now living in Beverley, he works in his father's business in Bridlington.

TOMMY BROWN
Ex-England Youth defender Tommy Brown helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1956. Initially with South Liverpool, he joined Doncaster Rovers in February 1951 and made his League debut in their 2-0 win at home to Leeds United seven months later. 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. Alternating between right-back and right-half whilst at the Vetch Field, he made 68 Second Division appearances for Swansea until leaving in May 1959. He now lives back on Merseyside in retirement.

DAVE BRUTON
Central defender Dave Bruton was SwanseaCity's 'Player of the Year' in 1973-74. Signing professional for BristolCity in July 1971, he moved to Swansea with Danny Bartley in a £12,000 deal in August 1973 and featured in the 1976-77 promotion near-miss. He helped Swansea win promotion the following season and scored 19 times in 192 League outings before being sold to Newport County for £15,000 in October 1978. Starring as they won promotion in 1978-79 and were ECWC quarter-finalists in 1979-80, he later played for Gloucester City. He now lives in Thornbury and is an area manager for Provident Finance Company.

KEVIN BUDD
Full-back Kevin Budd briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 1985-86 season. A former Bournemouth apprentice, he followed John Benson to Norwich City in October 1979 and Manchester City in February 1981. He played for hometown Hillingdon before reuniting with John Bond at Swansea on a non-contract basis in November 1985. 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. He has since coached children in Hillingdon and has several business interests.

RON BURGESS
Former Welsh international wing-half Ron Burgess had a spell as Swansea's player-manager. Initially with Cwm Villa, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1936 and captained the 'Push & Run' side to the Second Division title in 1949-50 and League Championship in 1950-51. He was capped 32 times and moved to Swansea as player-coach in August 1954, succeeding Billy McCandless as player-boss a year later. Scoring once in 46 Second Division games, he resigned in August 1958 and subsequently managed Watford, Hendon, Bedford Town and Harrow Borough. He resided in Swansea until his death in February 2005.

CHRIS BURNS
Midfielder Chris Burns had two spells with SwanseaCity. He began with Cheltenham Town and moved to Portsmouth for £25,000 in March 1991. Ever-present as Pompey reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1991-92, he also helped qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1992-93 and reunited with Frank Burrows on loan to Swansea in December 1993. He rejoined the Swans in November 1994 and made nine League appearances before moving to Northampton Town in January 1995. Later with Gloucester City, he played for Forest Green in the 2001 FA Trophy final and since been player-boss of Gloucester and Cinderford.

FRANK BURNS
Wing-half Frank Burns was ever-present in two consecutive seasons including Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. A former Wolves amateur, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1944 and helped Swansea win the London Combination Cup in 1947. 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. Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined CheltenhamTown in July 1958, then played for Margate.

PAUL BURROWS
Welsh Youth striker Paul Burrows briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 1985-86 campaign. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at Wolves a month before turning professional in October 1985. He scored in the 2-1 FA Cup second defeat at home to Bristol Rovers and played three League games overall prior to joining Haverfordwest in 1987. Later with Barry Town, Inter Cabletel, Briton Ferry, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest again, he became a local council rent collector and is now housing manager with the Local Authority in Swansea.

SHAUN BYRNE
Republic of Ireland U-21 left-back Shaun Byrne had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 2003-04 season. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional at Upton Park in July 1999 and made his Premiership debut in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle United six months later. He was loaned to Bristol Rovers in January 2000, then followed Leon Britton and Izzy Iriekpen to Swansea on loan in January 2004, making nine Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Moving to Dublin City in August 2004, he joined Chesham United in January 2005 and has since played for Burnham and now Hemel Hempstead.