DANNY NARDIELLO
Ex-England Youth striker Danny Nardiello had a loan spell at
SwanseaCity during the 2003-04 season. The son of former Welsh international winger Donato Nardiello, he was a scholar at Manchester United and turned professional in November 1999. A prolific goalscorer in their reserve team, he played in the League Cup and Champions League but failed to secure a Premiership slot. He was loaned to Swansea in October 2003, playing four League games while at the Vetch Field. Joining Barnsley initially on loan in January 2004, he scored in their 2005-06 League One play-off final success, moving to QPR in June 2007.

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EDGAR NEWELL
Versatile defender Edgar Newell helped Swansea win the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. 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. He helped Swansea reserves win the London Combination Cup in 1947 and West Wales Senior Cup twice, making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Swindon in October 1947. Playing 22 League games for the Swans before joining Milford United in July 1951, he later joined Llanelly and worked for 30 years as a gantry driver for Alcoa. He lives locally in retirement.

AIDAN NEWHOUSE
Ex-England Youth striker Aidan Newhouse helped
SwanseaCity qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 1998-99. He was ChesterCity's youngest-ever League debutant at 15 years 350 days in May 1988 and moved to Wimbledon for £100,000 in February 1990. Providing reliable cover in the top-flight, he was loaned to Port Vale, Portsmouth and Torquay United before joining Fulham in June 1997. He reunited with Alan Cork at Swansea for £30,000 in October 1997 and made 14 League appearances. Linking up with Micky Adams again at Brighton in August 1999, he later played for Sutton United and Northwich Victoria.

KEVIN NUGENT
FormerRepublic of Ireland Youth striker Kevin Nugent was an experienced figure in SwanseaCity's 2004-05 promotion success. Initially with Leyton Orient, he featured in their 1988-89 promotion campaign and played on loan for CorkCity in that season's FAI Cup final. He joined Plymouth Argyle for £200,000 in March 1992 and moved via BristolCity to CardiffCity for £65,000 in August 1997. Leading marksman in their 1997-98 promotion triumph, he rejoined Leyton Orient in January 2001 and moved to Swansea in January 2003. He netted 16 goals in 74 League games before becoming the Swans' reserve team manager.

MEL NURSE
Welsh international centre-half Mel Nurse had two spells at Swansea. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1955 and made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 win at home to LeicesterCity nine months later. He was ever-present in 1959-60 and starred in the 1961 Welsh Cup final success, joining Middlesbrough for £25,000 in October 1962. Moving to SwindonTown in September 1965, he returned to Swansea for £4,000 in June 1968 and helped win promotion in 1969-70. He netted 12 goals in 257 League games overall before joining Pembroke in March 1972, then Merthyr, becoming a businessman in Swansea.

JACK O'DRISCOLL
Irish international winger Jack O'Driscoll was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Initially with CorkCity, he appeared for Waterford in the 1941 FAI Cup final and after a spell at Shelbourne, played for Cork United in two FAI Cup finals including their 1947 success. He joined Swansea for £3,000 in June 1947 and helped reach two consecutive Welsh Cup finals, netting 24 goals in 118 League outings before moving to Llanelly in September 1952. Featuring as they beat Swansea in the 1953 West Wales Senior Cup final, he then lived and worked locally until his death in March 1988.

DAVE O'GORMAN
Flying winger Dave O'Gorman played under four different managers while at SwanseaCity. A former Wrexham trainee, he signed professional in July 1990 and moved to Northwich Victoria in July 1991. He had spells with Hyde United and Connah's Quay Nomads prior to joining Barry Town in June 1995 and helped them win the League of Wales title in two consecutive seasons. Jan Molby paid £60,000 for him and Tony Bird in August 1997 and he netted five goals in 39 League outings before rejoining Connah's Quay in February 1999. He later played for Hellenic, Oswestry, Flint and Rhyl, working as a gardener in Chester.

KRIS O'LEARY
Versatile former Welsh Youth international Kris O'Leary was Player of the Year in SwanseaCity's 2004-05 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 defeat at BradfordCity four months before turning professional in July 1996. 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. Appointed captain, he helped reach the League One play-offs and win the Football League Trophy in 2005-06. He was loaned to Cheltenham during his 2006-07 testimonial season.

DENNIS OLI
Young striker Dennis Oli briefly played for SwanseaCity at the start of the 2004-05 promotion campaign. Signing professional for QPR in October 2001, he was given his League debut in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic four months later. He was a member of QPR's 2003-04 promotion squad and joined Swansea on trial in July 2004. His solitary League appearance was as a substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Northampton. He had a month at Cambridge United prior to joining Grays Athletic in November 2004, helping win the Conference South title and FA Trophy in 2004-05. Now with Gillingham.

JOHN O'SULLIVAN
Irish winger John O'Sullivan was Billy McCandless' first signing for Swansea. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. He moved to the Vetch Field in January 1948 and made his League debut in that month's 6-1 victory at home to BristolCity. His only other Third Division (South) appearance for Swansea was in the next match at Reading and he had a spell with Lovell's Athletic prior to joining Llanelly in April 1950. He then played for Haverfordwest and was briefly with Aldershot, but failed to make an impact and settled back in Cork.

BOBBY OWEN
Striker Bobby Owen had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1969-70 promotion season. A former Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. He moved to ManchesterCity for £35,000 in July 1968, making his debut in their FA Charity Shield triumph. Loaned to Swansea in March 1970, he scored once in six League games. Sold to Carlisle United for £20,000 in June 1970, he was a key figure as they reached the top-flight in 1973-74, then played for Doncaster Rovers and Gainsborough. He is now a forklift truck driver at Associated Plastics in Bolton.