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. He featured in their 1981 League Cup final triumph and John Toshack paid a club record 340,000 for him in August 1981. He made his league debutas a late substitute at Old Trafford before scoring his first goal in a League Cup tie against Rotherham United. He resided in Kingswood until his tragic death from meningitis in August 1959. Initially with Glenavon, he joined West Brom for 40,000 in September 1985 and moved to Wolves for 20,000 in March 1987. BRAD MAYLETT Flying winger Brad Maylett featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He starred for Manchester United and Manchester City in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was a member of their 2000 Auto Windscreens Shield winning squad and moved to Rochdale for 100,000 in March 2001. PAUL PRICEWelsh international central defender Paul Price was a John Bond signing for Swansea City. Fine form over a five-year spell at Chievoprompted an 8m move to the Swans and the Premier League for ex-AC Milan striker Paloschi in January 2016. 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. So here at 90min, we have decided to rank the 20 best Welsh players of the Premier League era A slightly controversial inclusion, considering the number of Premier League appearances Chris Coleman made, but his talent and love his country is impossible to overlook. NEIL PRICEYoung full-back Neil Price appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. ALAN CURTISWelsh international striker Alan Curtis was an influential figure in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. Initially with Cardiff City, he helped win the Welsh Cup three times and moved to Aston Villa for 100,000 in September 1974. Signing professional for Rotherham United in February 1965, he was leading marksman in 1966-67 and moved to Blackburn Rovers for 20,000 plus Alan Gilliver in May 1968. 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. His playing days were cut short through injury, but the centre-back (most of the time) showed during his time in England's top flight why he was so widely tipped for a bright future from such a young age. PAUL BEVANVersatile midfielder Paul Bevan was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. A former Wrexham trainee, he signed professional in July 1990 and moved to Northwich Victoria in July 1991. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. He then became Coventry City's community officer. Netting 78 goals in 198 League games, he joined Pembroke Borough in August 1968 and gave them seven years' service. He kept his place for the rest of that season but did not feature in the plans of new manager Harry Gregg as Swansea battled vainly to avoid relegation in 1972-73, making 11 Third Division appearances for the Swans prior to joining Cork Celtic in July 1973. An excellent first season as a Premier League player was followed by an appearance in the 2012 Great Britain squad. In his five years at the club he scored some important goals, none more so than in the play-off semi-final win over Nottingham Forest that took the club to Wembley. Playing as a striker in a two-man partnership with various teammates, Bale scored 3 goals in 6 games including one vs England as his performances propelled Wales out of the group stage and as far as the semi-finals of the tournament, an unforgettable moment for his nation. Re-joining Bradford City as manager in February 1989, he returned to Swansea as boss from March 1990 until March 1991. Injury ended his career soon after. That loan move was made permanent in the summer of 2019. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. Scoring once in 14 League games, he joined Barry Town in July 1993 and featured in their 1993-94 Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' triumph. 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. Long-serving goalkeeper Roger Freestone was ever-present in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. 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. 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. He was leading marksman in 1967-68 and joined Swansea for 5,000 in July 1970. Suffered a serious car crash in December 2008 which forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff at Yeovil. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. After leaving the Liberty after 13 appearances (five as sub), Warren moved on to Dundee United and Sheffield Wednesday on loan, before finishing his professional career with Plymouth Argyle in July 2013. Former Welsh Schoolboy winger Steve Williams played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. He switched to central defence and joined Arsenal for 35,000 in May 1969, featuring in their 1970-71 'double' campaign. ARTUR KRYSIAKThe Polish-born goalkeeper was brought up in Lodz where he played his football before signing for Birmingham City in 2006. Loaned to Swansea in October 1995, he made nine League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Flying winger Ken Pound featured in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. He was also chief scout, trainer, physio and manager between January 1975 and February 1978, then assistant-boss until his death in April 1978. Helping them win the Third Division title in 1982-83, he reunited with John Bond at Swansea in March 1985 and made 53 League appearances while at the Vetch Field. He also helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1961 and made 92 Second Division appearances prior to joining Brighton for 7,000 in January 1963. While Rush never played for his country in a major international tournament, he nonetheless became more integral to the national team as he began to perform for club side, Liverpool FC of England. He returned to Italy with Verona. MATTHEW BOUNDRugged central defender Matt Bound was an important figure in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. His only other Third Division appearance was in that season's 2-0 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers and he was loaned to Ebbw Vale prior to joining Merthyr Tydfil in March 1998. JAMIE BARNWELL-EDINBOROYoung striker Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1995-96 campaign. However, the striker opted for a move back to the north east with Sunderland for 5m before he joined newly-promoted Hull and then Middleborough on loan. Moving to struggling Exeter City in January 2003, the Welsh Semi-Pro international was unable to prevent relegation that season but helped reach the Conference play-off final in 2006-07. Rejected by Port Vale, he signed professional for Arsenal in November 1968 and starred as they won the Fairs Cup in 1970 and the 'double' in 1970-71. Whatever the case, England's top flight would not have been the same without them. TONY COTTEYWelsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. He starred as they won promotion and were League Cup finalists in 1974-75, then played for Cardiff City and Hereford United before joining Portsmouth in March 1982. His potential saw Premier League side Chelsea sign Sinclair for an initial fee of 200,000 and he made his debut against Wycombe in the League Cup semi-final in 2007. Find out more about Wales' history through 10 iconic objects. Wilmot began his career at League Two side Stevenage before breaking through into the first team during the 2017-18 season. Following two successful seasons he moved to German side Kaiserslautern, before arriving on loan at the Liberty in the summer of 2012. Welsh Youth full-back Rob King briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1996-97 campaign. Initially with Sunderland, he was leading marksman in 1983-84 and joined Watford for 115,000 in March 1985. Former England U-21 striker David Hodgson briefly played for Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. He found himself on the bench for the Play-Off final win over Reading at Wembley, but was released at the end of his loan spell. Signing professional for Blackpool in September 1975, he was unable to prevent their slide from the Second Division to Fourth and joined Bury in August 1982. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Gillingham and scored his only goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory at Rotherham in Roberto Martinezs first game in charge. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. He played for Bridlington Trinity, North Ferriby, Guiseley and Halifax Town before joining Hull City in January 1993, partnering Dean Windass in their attack. He netted 60 goals in 148 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur in April 1956. Tough-tackling right-back Andy Gurney was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion campaign. He moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in June 1998, making a significant contribution as Swansea qualified for the Third Division play-offs and beat West Ham in the FA Cup third round in 1998-99. He enjoyed a memorable senior debut scoring the winning goal against Sheffield United just 29 seconds after being introduced off the bench on the opening day of the season. Making three League appearances while at the Vetch Field, he joined Rhyl in July 2004 and has since played for Newport County, Mansfield Town and Carmarthen. He made his first-team debut in Swansea's 1-0 Milk Cup second round second-leg defeat at Colchester United in October 1983 and his solitary Second Division appearance was in that month's 1-0 reverse at home to Blackburn Rovers. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he was loaned to Scunthorpe before moving to Bury in August 2001. He made his League debut as a substitute in that month's 2-0 defeat at HullCity, then played against top-flight Derby County in the Worthington Cup second round. PAT TERRYMuch-travelled centre-forward Pat Terry was a Ronnie Burgess signing for Swansea. SHAUN CHAPPLEWelsh U-21 midfielder Shaun Chapple featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. A leader on the field and a regular goalscorer from midfield for Accrington, he found it difficult at the Liberty to secure a place in the starting line-up and after only one season returned to his former club on a free transfer after 39 appearances (11 as sub). Much-travelled England Youth midfielder Warren Aspinall had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1993-94 season. After his contract was terminated by Liverpool, he arrived at the Liberty Stadium in August 2009. He scored in their 1988 Sherpa Van Trophy final triumph, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive years. TONY KELLOWStriker Tony Kellow made his solitary League appearance for Swansea City as substitute in a 2-0 defeat at Newport County in October 1984. The fiormer Spanish Under-21 international eventually left the Liberty Stadium in 2014 after 58 league appearances to join Lekhwiya in Doha, again under Laudrup. DANNY NARDIELLOEx-England Youth striker Danny Nardiello had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. 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. He moved back to Ipswich on loan in March 2008. He helped reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1980-81 and moved to Wolves in December 1986, starring as they won the Fourth Division title and Third Division title in consecutive seasons, also the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1988. He joined Rotherham United in July 1997 and later joined their coaching staff, then had a spell as manager before taking over at Bury, Scunthorpe and Torquay. He had two loan spells at Cheltenham Town last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale. Under new Watford manager Brendan Rodgers, Priskin then enjoyed a good season but turned down the offer of a new contract and signed for Ipswich Town in a 1.7m deal. His debut came against Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium in August, but he never became a regular in the side and within six months he hadjoined Sevilla on loan before completing a permanent move. His contract was cancelled by mutual consent shortly after Brian Flynn was appointed manager, re-joining Carmarthen in December 2002. His progress was hampered by successive injury problems and he made 19 Third Division appearances while at the Vetch Field before his contract was cancelled in January 2005. 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. Went on to manage Barnsley, Darlington and Hereford. He resided in Swansea until his death in February 2005. Liverpool youth star Rhian Brewster joined the Swans in January 2020 on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with former manager Steve Cooper with whom he won the under-17 World Cup title with England. Monk joined from Barnsley on a free transfer in June 2004, and retired from football in February 2014 to take is first step into management following the sacking of Michael Laudrup. He became a coach driver and died in Merthyr in May 2001. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. 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. He was leading marksman in 1979-80, netting eight goals in 54 League outings before being swapped for Crystal Palace's Ian Walsh in March 1982. He scored three goals in 12 Second Division games while at the Vetch Field, including two in Swansea's 6-0 victory at home to Brentford in May 2001. Initially with hometown Caerleon, he joined Lovells Athletic in September 1961 and moved to Newport County in November 1962. Welsh international midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones featured in SwanseaCity's 2006 Football League Trophy final success. Became Chelsea manager in 2019. He scored once in 21 League games prior to joining Runcorn Halton in July 2004, since playing for Leek Town and Newi Cefn Druids. He helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. An electrician at Pembroke Docks, he also had a sports shop and died in April 2003. Moving to Crewe in November 1956, he joined Cheltenham Town in July 1958, then played for Margate. Rush also scored a brace in a win against Spain and a goal against England. He was sold to Exeter City for 6,000 in February 1981 but missed that season's FA Cup run and moved via Merthyr Tydfil to Swansea in March 1985. Former Welsh international inside-forward Reg Davies helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1961. He eventually moved to Championship side Watford, becoming the clubs leading goalscorer in consecutive seasons. Managed at Wrexham, Doncaster and Wolves. But the Welshman did also chip in with a few goals in the Premier League, too. He is a full Canadian international, with 22 caps to his name, and has also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-20 level. GIOVANNI SAVARESE Venezuela international striker Giovanni Savarese was Swansea City's leading marksman in 2000-01. MICHAEL JACKSONMidfielder Michael Jackson briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Ever-present as Plymouth reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and won promotion in 1985-86. He was an FA Cup finalist in 1984 and loaned to Plymouth and Blackpool before joining Swansea in July 1985. Starring in their 1971-72 FA Cup run, he helped them win promotion in 1972-73 and joined Southport in July 1974. 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 before joining Bradford City in 2012 where he captained them to the Capital One Cup final against Swansea and promotion to League One. He was released by the club after two seasons at the Liberty with 93 appearances (three as sub) and seven goals and eventually joined the coaching staff at Wigan and then Everton alongside former Swans boss Roberto Martinez. He later played for Spurs, Vancouver Whitecaps and Bradford City, becoming Swansea's player-boss in July 1986. Helping win promotion in 1995-96, he moved via Cardiff City to Kingstonian and was an FA Trophy winner in 1999 and 2000, then played for Henley and Bromley. MARTIN HAYESFormer England U-21 striker Martin Hayes helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. 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. Versatile Welsh international Jeremy Charles (below) starred in Swansea City's thrilling rise under John Toshack. Moving to Aldershot in July 1958, he joined Haverfordwest in August 1959 and was top scorer in 1959-60. A former Swansea apprentice, he made his League debut in the 5-0 defeat at Portsmouth five months before turning professional in October 1984. 'Shimmy' made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to QPR in March 1951 and played 16 Second Division games until injury curtailed his professional career in May 1954. Midfielder Dave Penney appeared for SwanseaCity in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final. 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 also played for Hull City, Ossett Town, Chorley and Mossley. The Welsh are currently ranked 17th globally by FIFA. Moving to Doncaster Rovers in August 1998, he became manager in March 2002, taking them to the Conference title in 2002-03 and Third Division title in 2003-04. Passed away in May, 2014. 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. But after two loan seasons at the club, he moved to Napoli. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1991 and made his League debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Fulham two months later. Initially with Abercynon, he joined Cardiff City in July 1945 and featured prominently in their 1946-47 Third Division (South) title triumph. A former Sunderland apprentice, he turned professional in May 1968 but had few opportunities with his hometown club and joined Arsenal in May 1973. He netted four goals in 26 League outings for Swansea prior to joining Bournemouth in an exchange deal involving Denis Coughlin in August 1966. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. He joined Crawley Town in August 2004, then had a spell with Newport County before moving to Port Talbot and Neath. He played for Oxford United and Derby before sold to Liverpool for 2,900,000 in July 1991, featuring in their 1992 FA Cup final triumph. . After leaving the club in December 2015, he went on to manage Leeds United, Middlesbrough,Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday. Locally born, the grandson of Billy Hole and nephew of Barrie, Alan and Colin Hole, he progressed through the ranks and turned professional at the Vetch Field in January 1966. By the age of 27, he already had 75 caps. He is capable of playing in several midfield roles. The German goalkeeper began his youth career at various clubs including both Bayern and 1860 Munich. Goalkeeper George Heyes was an important figure in Swansea's 1966 Welsh Cup final success. But as the team struggled on the pitch, Gylfis ability was recognised by Everton and he moved in a deal worth around 35 million in August 2017. We will promote things to help pay for everything. RONNIE WILLIAMSWelsh Youth winger Ronnie Williams was a young member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. Leading marksman in 1972-73, he starred as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. He was briefly with Chester before being sold to Watford for 8,000 in December 1971 and joined Aldershot in an exchange deal involving Roger Joslyn in November 1974. A former Doncaster apprentice, he had spells with Rotorua Suburbs, Worksop, Boston and Doncaster again before moving to Chesterfield in October 1993. Loaned to Swansea in February 1987, he scored once in two League outings while at the Vetch Field. 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. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-2 defeat at home to Crewe Alexandra ten months before turning professional in July 1988. He tried to make a comeback but with his contract up he was free to leave and went back to Holland with Utrecht. He also starred in the 1989 Welsh Cup final triumph and netted three goals in 89 League games prior to joining Bury for 95,000 in August 1989. MAMADY SIDIBEMali international striker Mamady Sidibe appeared for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. Shaun began his career at his home-town club, making his way through the Swans youth ranks to make his first team debut in 2005 in a 3-1 defeat against Reading in a League Cup tie. Later with King's Lynn, Bedford Town and South Shields. Ex-England Youth midfielder Charlie Hartfield played for SwanseaCity during the 1997-98 campaign. After going out on loan to Watford, where he also never played a first team game, he left Stamford Bridge in 2007 to sign for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. Starring in two consecutive Welsh Cup final triumphs, he netted 27 goals in 98 League games prior to joining Sunderland in January 1983. Left Swansea in 2008 after three appearances to join Ross County, Grimsby and Maidstone. Please do buy them through the site, it doesnt cost you anything and you buy everything at Amazon anyway. Ex-Scotland international winger Tommy Hutchison had a spell as Swansea City's player-manager. He joined Millwall in March 1983 and was top scorer in their 1984-85 promotion success. He joined Northampton in March 2000, helping clinch promotion. Goalkeeper Peta B'alac had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1973-74 season. 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