Swans Post War

GERRY INGRAM
Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Gerry Ingram featured in SwanseaCity's 1972-73 relegation battle. He was a student at Cardiff College of Education when joining Swansea as an amateur in August 1970, making his League debut in that month's 4-1 defeat at Fulham. Signing as a full-time professional, his solitary goal in 38 Third Division games came in Swansea's 2-0 win at Brentford in September 1972 and he moved to hometown Merthyr Tydfil in August 1973. He had a spell with Ton Pentre, then was Treharris player-manager. Since working in the computer industry, he is now a business unit executive with IBM.

IZZY IRIEKPEN
Ex-England Youth central defender Izzy Iriekpen made a significant contribution to SwanseaCity's 2004-05 promotion and FAW Cup 'double' success. A former West Ham trainee, he captained their FA Youth Cup final triumph shortly before signing professional in May 1999 but failed to secure a Premiership slot. He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Cambridge United, joining Swansea in August 2003. Sidelined for almost a year with ankle and knee injuries, he helped the Swans qualify for the League One play-offs and Football League Trophy final last season but missed both finals after suffering another knee injury.

COLIN IRWIN
Central defender Colin Irwin was captain as SwanseaCity finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. Signing professional for Liverpool in December 1974, he made his First Division debut in place of Alan Hansen in their 3-1 win at home to West Brom in August 1979. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record £340,000 for him in August 1981. His career was effectively ended by a knee injury in September 1982, playing 48 League games before joining Perth Azzurri in May 1984. He is now a distribution manager for a wine and spirits wholesaler in Perth, Western Australia.

MICHAEL JACKSON
Midfielder Michael Jackson briefly appeared for SwanseaCity during the 2002-03 campaign. A former Cheltenham Town trainee, he signed professional in August 1997 and was a fringe member of their 1998-99 Conference title squad. He was loaned to Weston-Super-Mare before joining Swansea in July 2002 and made his solitary League appearance as a substitute in the 1-0 victory at home to Southend three months later. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. He rejoined Cirencester in January 2004.

ANTHONY JAMES
Young winger Anthony James featured in SwanseaCity's 1977-78 promotion campaign. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. He made his League debut alongside his cousin Robbie James in that month's 4-2 defeat at home to Northampton and was a fringe member of Swansea's 1978-79 promotion winning squad. Scoring once in 11 League outings before joining Merthyr Tydfil in January 1981, he later played for Haverfordwest, Clydach, Morriston, Llanelli and BP Llandarcy. He has since worked for Cattles Plc in personal and corporate finance.

DAI JAMES
Ex-Welsh Schoolboy centre-forward Dai James helped Swansea win the 1947 London Combination Cup final. Locally born, he signed professional for Leeds United in September 1934 and moved to Bradford City in May 1935. He made his League debut in their 4-0 win at home to Swansea in September 1936, then had spells with Mossley and Chelsea prior to joining Swansea in May 1947. Scoring on his debut at Bristol City four months later, he netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager. He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981.

GEORGE JAMES
Right-back George James played for Swansea in the 1949-50 FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal. Locally born, he developed with Tawe United before joining Swansea in August 1942 and contested a first-team slot with Jim Feeney and Terry Elwell. He made his League debut in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at Luton in February 1950 and played four Second Division games, also captaining the 1950 London Combination Cup final triumph. Sold to Newport County for £1,500 in July 1950, he then joined Milford United and was captain and leading marksman in 1953-54. He later played for Caerau and settled in Milford Haven.

LEIGHTON JAMES
Welsh international winger Leighton James was leading marksman as SwanseaCity won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Initially with Burnley, he starred as they won the Second Division title in 1972-73 and joined Derby County in November 1975. He then played for QPR and Burnley again before moving to Swansea for £130,000 in May 1980. Starring in two consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, he netted 27 goals in 98 League games prior to joining Sunderland in January 1983. He later played for Bury, Newport county and Burnley again, then coached various clubs including Llanelli and has worked in the media.

ROBBIE JAMES
Welsh international midfielder Robbie James was capped 19 times while at SwanseaCity. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in April 1974 and starred in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, as well as three Welsh Cup final triumphs. He joined StokeCity in July 1983, then had spells at QPR and LeicesterCity before rejoining Swansea in January 1988. Helping to win promotion again that season, he netted 115 goals in 484 League games overall prior to joining Bradford City in August 1990. He later played for CardiffCity, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry and Llanelli until a fatal heart-attack in February 1998.

LEE JENKINS
Versatile Welsh U-21 midfielder Lee Jenkins featured in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he scored on his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 victory at home to Hereford United three months before turning professional in December 1996. He helped the Swans qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1996-97 and also featured at right-back, netting three goals in 169 League games before losing his place after injury. Reuniting with Jan Molby at Kidderminster Harriers in December 2003, he was unable to prevent relegation to the Conference in 2004-05 and joined Redditch.

STEVE JENKINS
Welsh international full-back Steve Jenkins starred in SwanseaCity's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1990 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at Cambridge United in May 1991. He helped qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93 and scored once in 165 League games before moving to Huddersfield Town for £275,000 in November 1995. Featuring as they reached the Second Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Cardiff City in February 2004 and has since played for Notts County, Peterborough United and Swindon Town.

DENNIS JOHN
Hard-tackling full-back Dennis John played for Swansea during the 1958-59 campaign. Locally born, he signed professional for Plymouth Argyle in February 1952 and joined Swansea in August 1958. He made four League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Scunthorpe United in August 1959, featuring in their 1961-62 promotion near-miss. Moving to Millwall in June 1962, he helped them win promotion in two consecutive seasons and joined Highlands Park in May 1966. He later played for South African rivals Corinthians, then was a construction supervisor in Australia before settling back in Maerdy.

DIL JOHN
Former Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Dil John contested a first-team slot with George Heyes while at Swansea. Signing professional for CardiffCity in June 1961, he made his First Division debut in their 3-2 victory at Chelsea three months later and featured in the 1964 Welsh Cup final triumph. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for £2,000 in March 1967. Appearing in the 1967-68 FA Cup run, 1969 Welsh Cup final and 1969-70 promotion campaign, he played 80 League games prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1970, then assisted Caerau. He is a self-employed building contractor.

LENNY JOHNROSE Experienced midfielder Lenny Johnrose featured in SwanseaCity's 2003-04 FA Cup run. Starting with Blackburn Rovers, he appeared in their 1991-92 promotion campaign and moved to Hartlepool United for £50,000 in February 1992. 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 was a promotion winner again in 1999-2000 and rejoined Bury in October 2002. Moving to Swansea in January 2003, he netted three goals in 40 League outings before returning to Burnley in March 2004. He has since coached at Leeds United.

JEFF JOHNSON
Former Welsh Youth midfielder Jeff Johnson spent the 1972-73 season on loan to SwanseaCity. Signing professional for Manchester City in December 1970, he had limited top-flight chances and was loaned to Swansea with Phil Henson and Keith Hanvey in July 1972. He netted five goals in 38 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. Reuniting with Malcolm Allison at Crystal Palace in December 1973, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in July 1976 and was a promotion winner in 1979-80. He followed Len Ashurst to Newport County, then played for Gillingham, Port Vale and Barrow and is now a taxi driver in Manchester.

MIKE JOHNSON
Welsh international central defender Mike Johnson skippered Swansea to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in October 1958 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 victory at home to Scunthorpe in March 1960. He gained his solitary cap for Wales against Northern Ireland in April 1964. Featuring in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph, he scored once in 165 League games before joining Worcester City in August 1966 and later assisted several Welsh League clubs. He was a safety officer with the Welsh Water Authority until his early death in October 1991.

ALAN JONES
Welsh U-23 central defender Alan Jones scored in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in October 1963 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Bolton Wanderers a year later. He netted six goals in 61 League games for the Swans before moving to Hereford United in January 1968. Starring in their 1971-72 FA Cup run, he helped them win promotion in 1972-73 and joined Southport in July 1974. Subsequently playing for Los Angeles Aztecs, Ammanford and Haverfordwest, he has settled locally and is a prison officer at HM Prison in Swansea.

BARRIE JONES
Welsh international winger Barrie Jones scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in September 1959 and netted 23 goals in 166 Second Division games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for £45,000 in September 1964. He starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1964-65. Joining Cardiff City for £25,000 in March 1967, he helped them win the Welsh Cup three times and reach the ECWC semi-finals in 1967-68, then played for Yeovil, Worcester and Merthyr. He has since run a squash centre in Swansea and coached at schools.

BRYN JONES
Tough-tackling left-half Bryn Jones helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in four successive seasons. Locally born, the older brother of Cliff Jones, he turned professional for Swansea in September 1951 and played in two Welsh Cup finals, netting four goals in 121 League games prior to joining Newport County in June 1958. He moved to Bournemouth in February 1960, then had a spell with Northampton before reuniting with Bill McGarry at Watford in November 1963. Later with Chelmsford and Folkestone, he spent 18 years as a sports teacher at Holloway Boys Comprehensive School and died in October 1990.

CLIFF JONES
Welsh international winger Cliff Jones gained the first 16 of his 59 caps while at the Vetch Field. From a notable football family, he signed professional for Swansea in May 1952 and played for his hometown club in consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 47 goals in 168 Second Division games before following Terry Medwin to Tottenham Hotspur for £35,000 in February 1958. He starred in their 1960-61 'double' success, also helping them win the FA Cup again in 1962 and ECWC in 1963. Later playing for Fulham, King's Lynn, Wealdstone, Bedford Town and Cambridge City, he then coached football at London schools.

DAVE JONES
Goalkeeper Dave Jones contested a first-team slot with Johnny King and Ken Evans while at the Vetch Field. Locally born, he was a corporal in the REME before turning professional with Swansea in December 1955. He made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Sheffield United on New Year's Day 1957 and also featured in that month's 5-3 FA Cup third round defeat at Wolves and 5-4 reverse at home to Fulham. Making three League appearances, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1958 and starred in their 1961 Southern League Cup final success and 1963-64 Southern League title triumph before injury ended his career.

ERNIE JONES
Welsh international winger Ernie Jones was capped twice while at Swansea. A former Bolton Wanderers amateur, he joined hometown Swansea in October 1943 and featured in the first post-war League match against West Brom in August 1946. He netted three goals in 37 Second Division games before being sold to Tottenham Hotspur for £7,000 in May 1947. Joining Southampton as part of the Alf Ramsey deal in May 1949, he moved to Bristol City as player-coach in November 1951. He became Rhyl's player-manager, then had a spell with Poole. Settling in Bolton, he worked for Hawker Siddeley and died in November 2002.

MIKE HOWARD
Reliable left-back Mike Howard was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. A former Tranmere Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Prenton Park and moved to Swansea in February 1998. He made his League debut in that month's 2-1 defeat at Notts County and helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. Appearing in two consecutive Welsh Cup finals, he scored twice in 228 League outings for the Swans prior to joining Morecambe in July 2004. He helped them qualify for the Conference play-offs in 2005-06.

SYD HOWARTH
Versatile forward Syd Howarth helped Swansea reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1951-52. The son of former Bristol City forward Tommy Howarth, he began with Merthyr Tydfil and helped them win the Southern League title in 1947-48, moving to Aston Villa for £6,500 in June 1948. He had limited chances in the top-flight and joined Swansea in September 1950, netting seven goals in 40 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field before moving to Walsall in September 1952. Rejoining Merthyr in July 1953, he starred in their 1953-54 Southern League title triumph, residing in Merthyr until his death in January 2004.

RON HOWELLS
Goalkeeper Ron Howells was capped twice by Wales after leaving Swansea. Initially with hometown Ponthenry, he joined Swansea in September 1946 and overcame a fractured wrist to make his League debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. He made nine Third Division (South) appearances for the Swans before joining Barry Town in August 1949 and moved to Cardiff City in July 1950. Featuring in their 1951-52 promotion campaign, he joined WorcesterCity in August 1957 and later had spells with Chester, Ton Pentre and Barry. He settled in his native Ponthenry, working as a painter and decorator.

ALLAN HUGHES
Teenage right-back Allan Hughes briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. Locally born, 'Ossie' was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in March 1969. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at Colchester United the following month but failed to make any further first-team appearances behind the experienced Vic Gomersall and moved to Pembroke Borough in August 1969. Later playing local football for many years with teams like Waunarlwydd, North End, Casuals and Drefach, he worked at BSC Trostre and since been a maintenance man with British Telecom.

BRIAN HUGHES
Welsh U-23 defender Brian Hughes captained Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final triumph. Locally born, he impressed with BP Llandarcy before joining Swansea in July 1956 and made his Second Division debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Grimsby Town in November 1958. 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. Rejoining Swansea in January 1969, he netted seven goals in 231 League games overall before returning to Atlanta Chiefs in May 1969. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and coached football in the Caribbean.

EMLYN HUGHES
Former England international Emlyn Hughes briefly skippered SwanseaCity during the 1983-84 campaign. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1964, he moved to Liverpool for £65,000 in March 1967 and amassed a vast collection of honours. He joined Wolves for £90,000 in August 1979 and captained their 1980 League Cup final success, becoming Rotherham's player-boss in September 1981. After spells at Hull City and Mansfield, he reunited with John Toshack at Swansea in September 1983 and made seven League appearances. He worked in the media and corporate hospitality until his death in November 2004.

JOHN HUGHES
Versatile striker John Hughes helped SwanseaCity take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. Initially with Berwick Rangers, he moved to the Vetch Field for £70,000 in November 1989 and helped Swansea avoid relegation that season, netting four goals in 22 Third Division games before being sold to Falkirk for £70,000 in August 1990. He reverted to central defence and helped them twice win the Scottish First Division title and the B&Q Cup in 1994. Sold to Celtic for £750,000 in August 1995, he joined Hibernian in November 1996, then played for Ayr United and Falkirk where he became manager.

MARK HUGHES
Former Welsh Youth central defender Mark Hughes played for SwanseaCity during the 1984-85 season. The brother of Cardiff City striker Wayne Hughes, he signed professional for Bristol Rovers in February 1980 and moved to the Vetch Field in June 1984. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. Joining Tranmere Rovers in September 1985, he starred in their successes under John King including the 1990 Leyland/DAF Cup final triumph and 1993-94 Coca-Cola Cup run. He later played for Shrewsbury until injury ended his career.

MIKE HUGHES
Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Mike Hughes was ever-present for SwanseaCity in 1986-87. He was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in August 1982, making his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to DerbyCounty. Starring as Swansea beat West Brom in the 1986-87 FA Cup third round, he also featured in the 1987-88 promotion campaign and made 139 League appearances until a brain specialist advised him to give up football in February 1988 after he suffered recurring dizzy spells. He briefly revived his career with PooleTown, then became a PT instructor at Pentonville Prison.

WILLIE HUMPHRIES
Northern Ireland international winger Willie Humphries gained the last two of his 14 caps while at Swansea. Initially with Glentoran, he joined Ards and helped them win the Irish League title in 1957-58. He moved to Leeds United in September 1958, then had another spell with Ards before joining CoventryCity in April 1962. Starring in their 1963-64 Third Division title triumph, he moved to Swansea for £14,000 in March 1965 and appeared in the 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He netted 22 goals in 143 League games prior to rejoining Ards in June 1968, winning many honours as a player, then manager.

KEITH HUNTLEY
Welsh Amateur international outside-left Keith Huntley briefly played for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. Locally born, he impressed with Swansea League side St Judes before moving to the Vetch Field in August 1948. 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. Moving to Milford United in August 1954, he later played for Kilvey Athletic. He spent 40 years as a fitter at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd and died in December 1995.

GLYNN HURST
Young striker Glynn Hurst had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1995-96 season. A former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, he joined Barnsley in July 1994 and was loaned to Swansea in December 1995, scoring once in two League appearances while at the Vetch Field. 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. Sold to Stockport County for £150,000 in February 2001, he joined Chesterfield in December 2001 and was leading scorer in 2003-04. He moved to Notts County in June 2004 and has since played for Shrewsbury and now Bury.

GARY JONES
Battling midfielder Gary Jones played for SwanseaCity during the 1997-98 campaign. Starting with Caernarfon Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1997 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Scunthorpe United two months later. He played eight Third Division games prior to joining Rochdale initially on loan in January 1998 and starred as they narrowly failed to qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2000-01. Following Steve Parkin to Barnsley for £175,000 in November 2001, he was unable to prevent relegation in 2001-02, reuniting with Parkin back at Rochdale in November 2003.

IDWAL JONES
Young outside-right Idwal Jones briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1946-47 season. 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 made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at Manchester City, as a deputy for Ernie Jones who was on Welsh international duty, making four Second Division appearances for Swansea before rejoining Ton Pentre in July 1947. Later playing for Caerau, he appeared against Swansea in the 1949-50 Welsh Cup fifth round and worked as a coal-miner. He died in Bridgend in July 1997.

JASON JONES
Welsh U-21 goalkeeper Jason Jones understudied Roger Freestone while at SwanseaCity. 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. He had limited first-team opportunities but helped win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002, making ten League appearances prior to joining Llanelli in August 2002. Starting a degree course in physiotherapy at Swansea University, he quit football with a knee injury and has since coached in New South Wales, Australia.

LEE JONES
Goalkeeper Lee Jones was a non-playing substitute in SwanseaCity's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he was released and impressed with AFC Porth before rejoining Swansea for £7,500 in March 1994. 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. Helping reach the Second Division play-offs that season, he joined Stockport County for £50,000 in July 2000. Joining Blackpool in August 2003, he featured in their 2004 LDV Vans Trophy final triumph.

LES JONES
Ex-Welsh international inside-forward Les Jones briefly played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. Initially with Aberdare, he joined Cardiff City in August 1929 and scored in their 1930 Welsh Cup final success. He moved to Coventry in January 1934 and starred in their 1935-36 Third Division (South) title triumph. Joining Arsenal in November 1937, he helped win the League Championship in 1937-38 and moved to Swansea in May 1946. He made two League appearances before becoming Barry's player-boss in August 1947, then played for Brighton and managed Scunthorpe. He died in Llanfyrnach in January 1981.

PETER JONES
Ex-England Youth right-back Peter Jones was an influential figure as SwanseaCity reached the FA Cup fourth round in 1971-72. 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 had limited top-flight opportunities and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1971. Featuring in a midfield role after Harry Gregg became manager, his only goal in 81 League games came in Swansea's 3-1 win at home to Wrexham in December 1972. Joining Great Harwood in July 1974, he settled back in Burnley and became a milkman.

RICHARD JONES
Midfielder Richard Jones played for SwanseaCity during the 1993-94 campaign. A former Newport County trainee, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old against Bolton Wanderers in November 1986 and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1987, joining Hereford United in August 1988. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1988-89, he moved to Swansea in July 1993 and made seven League appearances prior to joining Barry Town in June 1994. He helped them win the Welsh League five times and Welsh Cup twice before moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 2001, then played for Haverfordwest and became a sales representative.

STEVE JONES
Courageous defender Steve Jones was an influential figure in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. He played for Wotton Rovers, Fairford Town, Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town before moving to the Vetch Field for £25,000 in November 1995. 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. He netted three goals in 146 League games prior to rejoining Cheltenham in July 2001, then played for Forest Green again and Bath City, returning to his trade as an electrician.

STUART JONES
Welsh U-21 right-back Stuart Jones was a fringe member of SwanseaCity's 2004-05 promotion winning squad. A former scholar at the Vetch Field, he made his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy first round defeat at Stevenage Borough in October 2002 and retained his place for the 2-2 Third Division draw at Carlisle United four days later. He turned professional in July 2003 and regularly featured as substitute during the 2003-04 campaign, making his Wales U-21 debut in Azerbaijan in September 2004. Playing 34 League games for Swansea, he was released by Kenny Jackett and joined Llanelli in June 2005.