DAMIEN LACEY
Midfielder Damien Lacey featured in SwanseaCity's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1996 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale. He was sidelined by a kidney infection but returned as a non-playing substitute in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. A catalogue of injury problems hampered his progress and he scored once in 104 League games before retiring on medical advice at 25 in January 2003. He then coached at Swansea's centre of excellence and assisted Swansea physio Richard Evans.

HUW LAKE
Ex-Welsh Schoolboy midfielder HuwLake featured in SwanseaCity's 1983-84 relegation battle. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and turned professional in August 1981. He made his First Division debut as substitute in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at home to NottinghamForest in May 1983 and scored twice in 19 League games prior to joining Llanelli in July 1984. After two years with Australian side Perth Azzurri, appearing alongside ex-Swans Colin Irwin and Tony Guard, he played for Haverfordwest while working for the family business Lakeside Shutters. He has since been Swansea's chief scout and YDO.

PAT LALLY
Experienced midfielder Pat Lally helped SwanseaCity win promotion in 1977-78. Signing professional for Millwall in January 1970, he joined YorkCity in July 1971 and moved to Swansea for £8,000 in August 1973. He missed just one match in 1973-74 and was ever-present in 1976-77, scoring ten goals in 161 League games for the Swans before being sold to Doncaster Rovers for £19,500 in September 1978. Featuring in their 1980-81 promotion campaign, he later played for Boston and Burton Albion. He has since worked for the PFA in their Manchester office and is now an education officer with the PFA.

BOB LAMIE
Scottish winger Bob Lamie briefly appeared for Swansea during the 1951-52 campaign. Initially with Stonehouse Violet, he joined CardiffCity in October 1949 and made his League debut in the following month's 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1951 and deputised for Jack O'Driscoll in Swansea's 2-2 draw at NottinghamForest October 1951. His only other Second Division appearance was in the Swans' 3-2 defeat at home to QPR two months later. Joining LincolnCity in October 1952, he then played for KetteringTown and Bedworth United. He died in Northampton in August 1981.

FRANK LAMPARD
Current England international midfielder Frank Lampard had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1995-96 campaign. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1995, under his father Frank and uncle Harry Redknapp, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1995 and scored once in nine Second Division games while at the Vetch Field. He quickly impressed in the Premiership, scoring on his England debut in October 1999 and joining Chelsea for £11,000,000 in July 2001. Skippering them to two consecutive Premiership titles, two League Cup final triumphs and 2007 FA Cup final glory, he has now won 56 full England caps.

BOB LATCHFORD
Ex-England international striker Bob Latchford was SwanseaCity's top scorer in 1982-83. One of three footballing brothers, he turned professional with Birmingham in August 1968 and starred in their 1971-72 promotion success. He moved to Everton for £350,000 in February 1974 and was a League Cup finalist in 1977, joining Swansea for £125,000 in July 1981. Starring as the Swans finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and twice won the Welsh Cup, he netted 35 goals in 77 League games before moving to NAC Breda in February 1984, then played for Coventry, Lincoln, Newport and Merthyr. Now living in Germany.

DAI LAWRENCE
Welsh Amateur full-back Dai Lawrence featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Locally born, the son of former Swans captain Syd Lawrence, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-2 win at home to Workington five months later. He appeared in the 1969 Welsh Cup final and scored twice in 97 League games prior to joining ChelmsfordCity with Vic Gomersall in August 1971, helping win the Southern League title in 1971-72. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, MaestegPark and Llanelli, he has since worked locally in the building industry.

NORMAN LAWSON
Versatile outside-left Norman Lawson was a member of Trevor Morris' squad at the Vetch Field. He played for Hednesford during national service in the RAF and joined Bury in September 1955, moving to Swansea for £4,000 in July 1958. Scoring three times in 24 Second Division games, he joined Watford in July 1960 and appeared in their first League Cup match, then moved via KetteringTown to Ray Daniel's Hereford United in July 1963. He reunited with Harry Griffiths at Merthyr Tydfil in July 1964, then became Ton Pentre's player-manager. Establishing his company Lawson Computers in Swansea, he still lives locally.

STEVE LEAVY
Irish full-back Steve Leavy provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. Previously with Sligo Rovers, he represented the League of Ireland before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Birmingham on the opening day of the season. He deputised for internationals like Dai Thomas and Arthur Willis, scoring once in 37 Second Division games until injury ended his playing career in May 1959. Later Swansea's reserve team trainer, he left in May 1965 and ran a local fish and chip shop. He was a season ticket holder until his death in January 1996.

ANDY LEGG
Welsh international winger Andy Legg was ever-present as SwanseaCity qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. Initially with Briton Ferry, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988, helping Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989 and 1991. He impressed with his long throw and netted 29 goals in 162 League games for the Swans before being sold to NottsCounty for £275,000 in July 1993. Featuring in their 1995 Anglo-Italian Cup final success, he joined BirminghamCity for £250,000 in February 1996, then had spells with Reading, CardiffCity and Peterborough United until forced to retire in April 2005.

ANDY LEITCH
Tall, gangling striker Andy Leitch played for SwanseaCity during the 1975-76 campaign. He played for Cadbury Heath, BathCity and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. Netting six goals in 16 League games, he joined Minehead in February 1976 and starred as they won promotion that season, then beat Swansea in the 1976-77 FA Cup first round. He moved to Weymouth in July 1978, then Bath again and YeovilTown before joining Forest Green Rovers in July 1981. Scoring twice in their 1982 FA Vase final triumph, he later played for Gloucester and Dorchester and now works for Henry Long Printers.

MICKY LENIHAN
Striker Micky Lenihan featured in SwanseaCity's 1972-73 relegation battle. 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. He made 12 League appearances for the Swans prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in July 1974 and was twice top scorer. Later successful as HaverfordwestCounty's player-manager, he then had a spell as Briton Ferry's assistant-boss and also coached Swansea's junior sides. He spent 20 years with a financial company and is now a courier, delivering legal documents.

GLAN LETHERAN
Welsh U-23 goalkeeper Glan Letheran took over from Geoff Crudgington at SwanseaCity. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in May 1973 and made his First Division debut in their 2-1 win over Ipswich in April 1975. He was loaned to Scunthorpe before joining Chesterfield in December 1977 and moved to Swansea for £50,000 in September 1979. Making 21 League appearances until losing his place to Dave Stewart, he joined Blackpool in May 1981, then played for OxfordCity, Scarborough and BangorCity. He was an FA Trophy finalist in 1984, then assisted Llanelli and is now a goalkeeping coach.

DAI LEWIS
Inside-forward Dai Lewis scored in Swansea's 1957-58 FA Cup third round defeat at Burnley. A former junior at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at home to BristolCity shortly before turning professional in December 1957. He scored once in 19 Second Division games for the Swans prior to joining Torquay United in July 1960, then reunited with Arthur Willis at Haverfordwest in August 1961 and later played for Llanelly. After working for the Steel Company of Wales at Port Talbot, he spent a period with a florist, then worked in the Sterile Supply Department at SingletonHospital until retirement.

DUDLEY LEWIS
Welsh international defender Dudley Lewis helped SwanseaCity win promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at NottsCounty five months before turning professional in July 1981. He also featured in Swansea's 1987-88 promotion campaign and three Welsh Cup final triumphs, scoring twice in 230 League games prior to joining Huddersfield for £50,000 in July 1989. Moving to Wrexham in March 1992, he later played for Halifax, Torquay, Weymouth, Merthyr, Carmarthen and Llanelli. He works locally for the Post Office.

JOHN LEWIS
Welsh U-21 winger John Lewis featured in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining CardiffCity in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. Moving to NewportCounty in September 1983, he had a spell as player-boss and led them to the 1987 Welsh Cup final. He joined Swansea in October 1987 and scored once in 25 League outings before moving to Abergavenny in February 1989. Later with Newport AFC, he managed Ebbw Vale, Merthyr and Tredegar while an NVQ assessor for Sport and Recreation at local colleges.

NORMAN LOCKHART
Northern Ireland international outside-left Norman Lockhart was Swansea's leading marksman in 1946-47. Initially with Distillery, he joined Linfield in April 1944 and starred as they won the Irish League and Cup 'double' in two consecutive seasons. Haydn Green signed him in September 1946 and he netted 13 goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining CoventryCity in October 1947. He was top scorer in 1951-52, then joined Aston Villa in September 1952 and was capped eight times by Northern Ireland before moving to Bury in November 1956. Joining Ards in July 1959, he then settled back in his native Belfast.

IAN LOVE
Former Welsh Semi-Pro international striker Ian Love scored in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. Initially with Cardiff Corries, he was a prolific scorer for Barry Town and Merthyr Tydfil, then had a spell with Hong Kong side Eastern prior to joining Swansea in August 1986. He netted eight goals in 41 League games while at the Vetch Field before being sold to Torquay United for £2,000 in March 1989. Later with CardiffCity on a non-contract basis, then Barry again and Lisvane, he rejoined Cardiff Corries as player-boss and has since worked in the claims department in the insurance industry.

STEVE LOVELL
Welsh international striker Steve Lovell had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 1986-87 campaign. The son of former Swansea reserve Alan Lovell, he turned professional for CrystalPalace in August 1977 and appeared in two FA Youth Cup final triumphs. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. Loaned to Swansea in February 1987, he scored once in two League outings while at the Vetch Field. He moved to Gillingham in February 1987, then played for Bournemouth and assisted several non-League clubs, managing Sittingbourne (twice), Gravesend and Hastings United.

JIMMY LOVERIDGE
Welsh U-21 striker Jimmy Loveridge scored twice in SwanseaCity's record 12-0 ECWC victory over Sliema Wanderers in September 1982. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in November 1979 and made his League debut in the following month's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea. He appeared in the top-flight and netted four goals in 47 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Charlton Athletic in June 1985, but a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1987. Settling back in Swansea, he has become an established local motor dealer and also been a part-time coach with SwanseaCity's centre of excellence.

KEITH LOWE
Loan central defender Keith Lowe featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. A former Wolves scholar, he made his League debut in their 3-2 defeat at home to CardiffCity two months before turning professional in November 2004. He was loaned to Burnley and QPR during the 2005-06 campaign prior to joining Swansea on loan in March 2006. Also featuring the FAW Cup final triumph over Wrexham, he made four consecutive League One appearances as Kenny Jackett's side qualified for the play-offs. He had two loan spells at CheltenhamTown last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale.

BILLY LUCAS
Welsh international wing-half Billy Lucas skippered Swansea to the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Initially with Treharris, he moved via Wolves to SwindonTown in May 1937 and joined Swansea for a then record £11,000 in March 1948. He featured in two Welsh Cup finals, including the 1950 triumph, netting 35 goals in 205 League outings before becoming NewportCounty's player-boss in December 1953. Resigning in April 1961, he returned a year later but left again in February 1967 to manage Swansea until June 1969. He rejoined Newport for a third spell in charge and became general manager. He died in 1998.

DES LYTTLE
Attacking right-back Des Lyttle was ever-present as SwanseaCity qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. A former LeicesterCity trainee, he impressed with WorcesterCity before moving to the Vetch Field in July 1992. He scored once in 46 Second Division games prior to joining NottinghamForest in July 1993, helping them regain Premiership status at the first attempt in 1993-94 and 1997-98. Moving to Watford in July 1999, he joined West Brom in March 2000 and was an experienced figure as they won promotion in 2001-02. He later played for NorthamptonTown, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again.