ANTE RAJKOVIC
Yugoslav international sweeper Ante Rajkovic starred as SwanseaCity finished sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82. He played for Sarajevo in his native country before moving to the Vetch Field for £100,000 in February 1981. Linking up with fellow Yugoslav international Dzemal Hadziabdic at Swansea, he made his League debut in the following month's 0-0 draw at home to BristolCity but injuries kept him out of the promotion run-in. He featured in two Welsh Cup triumphs and scored in the record 12-0 ECWC win over Sliema Wanderers, netting twice in 80 League games before returning to Yugoslavia in September 1984.

COLIN RANDELL
Former Welsh U-23 midfielder Colin Randell was a John Bond signing for SwanseaCity. Initially with CoventryCity, he reunited with Tony Waiters at Plymouth Argyle in September 1973, helping reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and win promotion in 1974-75. He followed Bobby Saxton to ExeterCity in September 1977, back to Plymouth in July 1979 and to Blackburn Rovers in August 1982. Joining Swansea in July 1985, he scored once in 22 League games prior to joining Preston in September 1986, then Barry Town and was Briton Ferry's player-boss. He later became head of PE with South Wales Police.

FRANK RAWCLIFFE
Centre-forward Frank Rawcliffe was Swansea's leading marksman in 1947-48. Initially with Tranmere Rovers, he had spells with Wolves, Colchester United, NottsCounty and guested for several clubs during the Second World War before joining NewportCounty in June 1946. He moved to the Vetch Field for £3,500 in June 1947 and netted 17 goals in 25 Third Division (South) games for Swansea prior to joining Aldershot in July 1948 after the arrival of Stan Richards. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986.

PHIL RAYBOULD
Former Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. He captained the Welsh Schoolboy side against Scotland in May 1963 and developed with Cardiff Corries, BridgendTown, Barry Town and Bridgend again before joining Swansea in July 1967. A student at SwanseaUniversity, he made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Aldershot in April 1968. He overcame a knee injury to score four goals in 11 Fourth Division games prior to joining NewportCounty in September 1969, then played for Barry and Bridgend again before emigrating to Australia.

PAUL RAYNOR
Versatile midfielder Paul Raynor scored in SwanseaCity's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. Signing professional for NottinghamForest in April 1984, he was loaned to Bristol Rovers and joined HuddersfieldTown for £30,000 in August 1985. He moved to the Vetch Field in March 1987 and scored in Swansea's 1989 and 1991 Welsh Cup final triumphs, netting 26 goals in 191 League games before joining Cambridge United in March 1992. Following John Beck to Preston in July 1993, he played for Cambridge again, Guang Deong, Leyton Orient, Stevenage and Kettering, then coached King's Lynn and Boston.

GIL REECE
Ex-Welsh international winger Gil Reece briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 1976-77 campaign. Initially with Ton Pentre, he had spells with CardiffCity and Pembroke Borough before joining NewportCounty in June 1963. He moved to Sheffield United in April 1965, starring as they won promotion in 1970-71. Rejoining Cardiff in an exchange deal in September 1972, he starred in three Welsh Cup final successes and their 1975-76 promotion triumph. He joined Swansea in July 1976, making just two substitute League appearances, then played for Athlone and Barry. Later a hotelier in Cardiff, he died in December 2003.

BILLY REED
Former Welsh international winger Billy Reed appeared for Swansea during the 1957-58 season. Starting with Rhondda Transport, he joined CardiffCity in July 1947 and moved to Brighton in August 1948. He was top scorer in 1951-52, joining IpswichTown in July 1953. Starring as they won the Third Division (South) title in 1953-54 and 1956-57, he moved to Swansea for £3,000 in February 1958 and made eight League appearances. Later with WorcesterCity, Abergavenny, Cairau, Milford Haven and Ferndale, he worked for Ashland (UK) Chemicals, then was a local government officer. He died in January 2003.

BILLY REES
Ex-Welsh Schoolboy winger Billy Rees helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and helped win the West Wales Senior Cup before turning professional in October 1954. He was given his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rotherham but then had to wait until February 1958 for his next League appearance. Playing six Second Division games for the Swans, he moved to Peterborough United in July 1958, then had spells with CrystalPalace, Hastings United, Ashford, Merthyr and Haverfordwest.

IOAN REES
Forward Ioan Rees was top scorer as Swansea reserves won the Welsh League title in four successive seasons. Previously with Ammanford, he moved to Swansea in December 1961 and scored on his first-team debut in Swansea's 3-1 League Cup second round victory at home to Swindon in September 1964. He made his League debut in the following week's 3-0 win over ManchesterCity and rejoined Ammanford in July 1965. Briefly returning to Swansea in August 1968, he made two further League appearances, then played for Haverfordwest and gave Ammanford lengthy service. He became a porter at AmmanValleyHospital.

MATT REES
Welsh U-21 central defender Matt Rees had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 2003-04 campaign. A former Millwall scholar, he turned professional in April 2000 but failed to secure a first-team slot despite gaining two Welsh U-21 caps during the 2002-03 season. He was loaned to Aldershot and Dagenham & Redbridge, then hometown Swansea in March 2004. Scoring on his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln, he also appeared in the next two matches against HullCity and Bristol Rovers. He joined CrawleyTown in August 2004, then had a spell with NewportCounty before moving to Port Talbot.

RONNIE REES
Welsh international winger Ronnie Rees was once SwanseaCity's most expensive signing. A former CoventryCity apprentice, he turned professional in May 1962 and was an influential figure as Sky Blues won the Third Division title in 1963-64 and Second Division title in 1966-67. He joined West Brom for £65,000 in March 1968, then NottinghamForest for £60,000 in February 1969. Roy Bentley paid £26,000 for him in January 1972 and he netted five goals in 89 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Haverfordwest in August 1975. He worked for Ford at Swansea and Bridgend, settling in Bishopston.

PETER REEVES
Former Welsh Schoolboy midfielder Peter Reeves briefly featured in SwanseaCity's 1978-79 promotion campaign. Locally born, he turned professional with CoventryCity in December 1976 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to Swansea in July 1978. He made his League debut in the following month's 2-2 draw at Colchester and played four League games for his hometown club prior to joining Barry Town in August 1979. Overcoming a broken leg, he later had spells with Haverfordwest, Ton Pentre, Bridgend, MaestegPark and Port Talbot. He worked for Sun Alliance and is now an independent financial adviser.

BOBBY REID
Scottish goalkeeper Bobby Reid understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. Previously with Lochee Harp, he joined Swansea in September 1957 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. 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. Joining Raith Rovers in May 1963, he starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. He was managing director of Ross Electrical, then a publican and died in Kirkcaldy in July 2000.

PAUL REID
Experienced midfielder Paul Reid played for SwanseaCity during the 2002-03 season. A former LeicesterCity apprentice, he turned professional in January 1986 and was a consistent goalscorer, joining BradfordCity for £25,000 in July 1992. He moved to HuddersfieldTown for £70,000 in May 1994 and featured in their 1994-95 promotion campaign. Sold to Oldham Athletic for £100,000 in March 1997, he played for Bury prior to joining Swansea in July 2002. His solitary goal in 20 Third Division games came on his debut in a 2-2 draw at home to Rushden & Diamonds and he joined Carmarthen in March 2003, then Afan Lido.

JAMIE REWBURY
Welsh Youth defender Jamie Rewbury briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 2003-04 campaign. A scholar at the Vetch Field, he helped Swansea win both the Welsh Youth Cup and West Wales Senior Cup in 2003. He made his League debut as a substitute in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at Lincoln in April 2004 and also featured in the next match, a 3-2 reverse at home to Hull City. A Welsh Youth Cup finalist again that season, he was allowed to leave the club in November 2004. Following a trial with CardiffCity, during which time he played against the Swans in a Combination match, he joined Merthyr Tydfil in July 2005.

BRAYLEY REYNOLDS
Centre-forward Brayley Reynolds scored in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. Initially with Fleur-de-Lys, he moved via Lovells Athletic to CardiffCity for £2,500 in May 1956 and appeared in the top-flight. He joined Swansea for £6,000 in May 1959 and was leading marksman in 1961-62 and 1963-64, netting 58 goals in 150 Second Division games before returning to Lovells in July 1965. Later with Merthyr Tydfil, WorcesterCity and Merthyr again, his career was ended by a recurring ankle injury. He worked for Girlings in Cwmbran, then returned to mining and worked at Penallta Colliery, Hengoed.

GARY RICHARDS
Former Welsh Youth defender Gary Richards featured in SwanseaCity's 1983 Welsh Cup final success. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1981 and made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. He scored once in 66 League games for the Swans before joining Swedish side Jankoping in May 1985, then had spells with LincolnCity and Cambridge United. Moving to Torquay United in July 1986, he overcame a knee injury, then played for NewportCounty, Llanelli, Saltash United, Stroud, Barry Town and Haverfordwest. He has since been a postman in Swansea.

MARC RICHARDS
Ex-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at SwanseaCity during the 2002-03 campaign. Signing professional for Blackburn Rovers in July 1999, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Crewe, Oldham and Halifax before joining Swansea on loan in November 2002. He netted seven goals in 17 League outings while at the Vetch Field. Moving to NorthamptonTown in July 2003, he helped them twice qualify for the play-offs and was loaned to Rochdale prior to joining Barnsley in August 2005. He featured in their 2005-06 League One play-off final win over Swansea, moving to Port Vale in July 2007.

STAN RICHARDS
Welsh international centre-forward Stan Richards was leading marksman in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Initially with Cardiff Corinthians, he joined CardiffCity in January 1946 and scored a then club record 30 goals in their 1946-47 Third Division (South) title success. He followed Billy McCandless to the Vetch Field for £6,000 in June 1948 and netted 35 goals in 62 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Barry Town in August 1951. Later with Haverfordwest, he became a master builder, then worked at a fruit and vegetable market in Cardiff. He died suddenly in Cardiff in April 1987.

PAUL RICHARDSON
Ex-England Youth midfielder Paul Richardson briefly played for SwanseaCity during the 1984-85 season. Signing professional for NottinghamForest in August 1967, he appeared regularly in the top-flight and moved to Chester in October 1976. He joined Stoke City in June 1977 and helped them regain top-flight status in 1978-79, moving to Sheffield United in August 1981. Featuring in their 1981-82 Fourth Division title triumph, he had a spell at Swindon Town before briefly joining Swansea in September 1984, making 12 League appearances. He later played for Witney and Gloucester, since working for British Telecom.

SAM RICKETTS
Welsh international full-back Sam Ricketts was capped ten times while at Swansea City. The son of former world show-jumping champion Derek Ricketts, he turned professional with Oxford United in April 2000 and was loaned to Nuneaton Borough before joining Telford United in August 2003. He helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, moving to Swansea in May 2004. Starring in the 2004-05 promotion success, he also helped the Swans win the Football League Trophy and reach the League One play-off final in 2005-06. He scored once in 86 League games before being sold to Hull City for £300,000 in July 2006.

JIMMY RIMMER
Ex-England international goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer had two spells at Swansea City. Initially with Manchester United, he gained a European Cup winner's medal in 1968 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1973. He joined Arsenal for £40,000 in February 1974 and was ever-present in 1976-77, moving to Aston Villa for £70,000 in August 1977. Ever-present in their 1980-81 League Championship success, he was a European Cup winner again in 1982 and rejoined Swansea for £40,000 in July 1983. He made 83 League appearances before joining Hamrun Spartans in August 1986, then coached in China and Canada.

DAVE ROBERTS
Winger Dave Roberts played for Swansea City during the 1974-75 season. Signing professional for Aston Villa in December 1963, he made his First Division debut in their 3-1 defeat at Burnley in November 1965. He joined Shrewsbury Town for £5,000 in March 1968 and was ever-present in 1969-70, reuniting with Harry Gregg at Swansea in May 1974. Unable to prevent the Swans having to seek re-election in 1974-75, he scored once in 36 Fourth Division games before linking up with his father-in-law Nobby Clark at Worcester City in July 1975. He became their commercial manager, then held a similar post at Redditch.

JACKIE ROBERTS
Former Welsh international right-back Jackie Roberts appeared for Swansea during the 1950-51 campaign. Locally born, he played for Cwmbwria prior to joining Bolton Wanderers in April 1936 and guested for several clubs including Swansea during the Second World War. He became Bolton's captain and gained his solitary Welsh cap against Belgium in May 1949. Joining Swansea for £5,000 in September 1950, he was unfortunately plagued by knee trouble and scored once in 16 Second Division games before moving to Llanelly in August 1951. He worked in a steelworks and resided in Swansea until his death in June 2001.

JOHN ROBERTS
Young centre-forward John Roberts was Swansea's leading marksman in 1966-67. Initially with Abercynon Athletic, he joined Swansea in July 1964 and netted 16 goals in 37 League outings, moving to Northampton Town for £12,000 in November 1967. He switched to central defence and joined Arsenal for £35,000 in May 1969, featuring in their 1970-71 'double' campaign. Sold to Birmingham City for £150,000 in October 1972, the Welsh international joined Wrexham in August 1976 and starred in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. He played for Hull and Oswestry, then ran fashion shops in Cheshire.

OWEN ROBERTS
Goalkeeper Owen Roberts contested a first-team slot with Jack Parry and Percy Hooper while at Swansea. Initially with hometown Maerdy, 'Tiger' joined Plymouth Argyle in February 1938 and had spells with Newry Town and Aberaman before serving as a PT instructor in the RAF. He moved to the Vetch Field in October 1945 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 defeat at home to Fulham in November 1946. Making 24 League appearances for the Swans, he joined Newport County in August 1948 and later worked at Maerdy Colliery. He was the South Wales scout for Plymouth Argyle and died in Swansea in June 2001.

STUART ROBERTS
Welsh U-21 winger Stuart Roberts featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1998 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United. He helped Swansea qualify for the Third Division play-offs that season and was sold to Wycombe Wanderers for £100,000 in October 2001. Rejoining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. He has since had spells with Forest Green Rovers and Aberystwyth.

ANDY ROBINSON
Midfielder Andy Robinson played in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. He failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 2003, scoring on his home debut in that month's 3-0 victory over Boston United. Voted 'Player of the Year' as the Swans reached the FA Cup fourth round in 2003-04, he made a significant contribution as Kenny Jackett's side won promotion in 2004-05 and scored in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. He remains an influential member of Swansea's squad.

NEIL ROBINSON
Versatile right-back Neil Robinson featured prominently as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. A former Everton apprentice, he turned professional in May 1974 and appeared in the 1977 League Cup final. He moved to the Vetch Field for £70,000 in October 1979, helping Swansea twice win the Welsh Cup and netting seven goals in 123 League games before being sold to Grimsby Town for £20,000 in September 1984. Voted their 'Player of the Year' in 1985-86, he reunited with Dave Booth at Darlington in July 1988, then ran a fitness centre in Widnes before working in the computer business.

DAVID ROMO
Former French Youth midfielder David Romo played for Swansea City in the 2001 FAW Premier Cup final. 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. He made his League debut in that month's 2-1 victory at home to Stoke City but lost his first-team place in 2001-02 and his solitary goal in 43 League outings was a long-range strike in Swansea's 2-0 win over Mansfield in March 2002. Leaving in May 2002, he returned to France, then had a spell in Spanish football, joining Cherbourg in July 2003.

DOUG ROSSER
Young defender Doug Rosser featured in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion campaign. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United in March 1969. He played against eventual winners Spurs in the 1970-71 League Cup second round and scored once in 29 League games for Swansea prior to joining Crewe Alexandra in August 1971. Moving to Merthyr Tydfil in July 1972, he was their captain, then manager during ten years at Penydarren Park, then played for Haverfordwest. He is an independent financial adviser in Mumbles.

LEN ROWDEN
Centre-forward Len Rowden made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City in October 1953. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. He featured in Swansea's 1954 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph and joined Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Bangor City, Aberwystwyth and Haverfordwest. Helping them win the Welsh League Cup in 1961, he had a spell with Burton Albion while teaching PE in Walsall. He was later a PE teacher in Townhill, Cefn Hengoed and Olchfa Comprehensive Schools, settling locally.

MATTHEW RUSH
Republic of Ireland U-21 winger Matthew Rush had a successful loan spell at Swansea City during the 1993-94 season. A former West Ham trainee, he signed professional in March 1990 and appeared in their 1990-91 promotion campaign. He was loaned to Swansea in January 1994, helping reach the Autoglass Trophy final and making 13 League appearances. Sold to Norwich City for £330,000 in August 1995, he was loaned to Northampton before joining Oldham Athletic for £165,000 in March 1997. A recurring knee injury ended his League career and he played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Droylsden and Ashton United.

DAVE RUSHBURY
Versatile left-back Dave Rushbury featured as Swansea City won promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. Initially with West Brom, he helped regain top-flight status in 1975-76 and joined Sheffield Wednesday for £60,000 in November 1976. He moved to Swansea for £60,000 in July 1979, playing 59 League games while at the Vetch Field before joining Carlisle United for £40,000 in August 1981. A promotion winner again in 1981-82, he joined Gillingham in March 1985, then played for Doncaster Rovers, Bristol Rovers and Goole Town. He was physio and manager at Chesterfield, then became Alfreton's director of football.