He impressed with Llanelli prior to joining Arsenal for 5,000 in November 1957 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and moved to Swansea as part of the Mel Charles deal in March 1959. He netted three goals in 146 League games prior to re-joining Cheltenham in July 2001, then played for Forest Green again and Bath City. Locally born, he was a consistent goalscorer in Swansea's reserve team and made his League debut in the 1-0 victory at home to Chester five months before turning professional in September 1968. An electrician at Pembroke Docks, he also had a sports shop and died in April 2003. DAVE O'GORMANFlying winger Dave O'Gorman played under four different managers while at Swansea City. 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. He joined Swansea in October 1987 and scored once in 25 League outings before moving to Abergavenny in February 1989. 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. Initially with Southampton, he joined Halifax Town in July 1984 and moved to Swansea for 10,000 in August 1987. A former Gillingham junior, he played for Erith & Belvedere before joining Oxford United in July 1971 and made his League debut in their 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield in September 1972. Appointed Sporting Lisbon's manager in July 1984, he took Real Sociedad to Spanish Cup glory in 1987 and Real Madrid to the Spanish League title in 1990. Also caretaker-manager at Swansea and then Leyton Orient. In March 1998 he played for Wales U-18 in the Paolo Valenta Tournament in Italy. 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. Scoring once in 11 League outings before joining Merthyr Tydfil in January 1981, he later played for Haverfordwest, Clydach, Morriston, Llanelli and BP Llandarcy. Former Scotland international striker Derek Parlane helped Swansea City avoid relegation in 1984-85. Goalkeeper Peter Guthrie featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. 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. A scorer in each of the first 21 seasons of the Premier League, there was nothing the Welshman couldn't do - and he'll forever be remembered for his exceptional pace and breathtaking dribbling ability. He played for Cadbury Heath, Bath City and Paulton Rovers before moving to Swansea in July 1975. A former Coventry City trainee, he joined Tiverton Town in July 1995 and helped them win the FA Vase in 1998. After a short stay at Molineux, the striker is now a regular at Championship side Ipswich. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic seven months before turning professional in March 1986. A highly-rated competitive defensive midfielder or full-back, he suffered his fair share of injuries in his career and was released from the club in 2010 after six appearances (one as sub). Over the two years at the club, he secured ten clean sheets before returning to the Netherlands to former club SC Heerenveen. He became Bolton's captain and gained his solitary Welsh cap against Belgium in May 1949. Alright, there may be better and far more experienced players that could be included, but you can't beat a bit of Andy King. His youth career began with Manchester City academy, before moving to rivals United in 2002. At Reading he patiently waited his opportunity to break into the first team and made his debut in a League Cup tie at Luton Town in 2008. The former Liverpool striker moved on loan to the Liberty Stadium from Bolton in January 2014until the seasons end. He impressed with Llanelli prior to joining Arsenal for 5,000 in November 1957 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Highbury and moved to Swansea as part of the Mel Charles deal in March 1959. The man they chose was Dutchman Michel Vorm, a product of Utrechts youth system. Starting with Rhondda Transport, he joined Cardiff City in July 1947 and moved to Brighton in August 1948. Given his League debut as a substitute in that month's 1-0 defeat at Exeter City, he also came off the bench in the next two matches, both lost, at home to Leyton Orient and Bristol Rovers. He later played for Hellenic, Oswestry, Flint and Rhyl. Later playing in South Africa for 12 years, mainly for Johannesburg-based Kaiser Chiefs, he also played for Torrington. He joined Bristol Rovers for 50,000 in January 1979, then Swindon Town in exchange for Brian Williams in July 1981. JOE ALLONEx-England Youth Striker Joe Allon featured prominently in Swansea City's 1987-88 promotion campaign. 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 played local football in Warrington prior to joining Wrexham in May 1991 and helped them beat Arsenal in the 1991-92 FA Cup third round, then win promotion the following season and the Welsh Cup in 1995. He netted four goals in 17 League outings for the Swans during the closing weeks. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. After a successful time with the club he moved to Scotland, signing for Dunfermline Athletic where he played in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic alongside another future Swan, Jason Scotland. He joined Portsmouth for 315,000 in 1988 and was loaned to Swansea in October 1993. He has held various other managerial posts including the Welsh national team. KEVIN BUDDFull-back Kevin Budd briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. JOHN WILLIAMSFast striker John Williams had three spells at Swansea City. He picked up where he left off in his three seasons back at the club, leading by example and helping the side retain its Premier League status. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1986 and helped Swansea win the Welsh Cup in 1989. His first Premier League goal came with a late winner against Arsenal and the introduction of his panther goal celebration. 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. He played for Tower United in the Swansea League before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1958 and was given his League debut in place of Mal Kennedy in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Stoke City in February 1959. JOEY BEAUCHAMP Flying winger Joey Beauchamp had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. 'Paddy' moved to Swansea for 15,000 in February 1994 and appeared in the 1996-97 Third Division play-off final, netting 12 goals in 147 League games before joining Leyton Orient in July 1998. After two seasons at Portman Road he began a period of club hopping, featuring for QPR, Derby and the Swans on short-term deals. The Scotsman found the back of the net four times during his time in SA1, including scoring the winner with a stunning strike at Bolton, the Swans second win at the University of Bolton Stadium in our history. The German goalkeeper began his youth career at various clubs including both Bayern and 1860 Munich. During his 10 years at the Victoria Ground, he became an integral part of the Stoke midfield and figured in the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley in 1973, while also sampling European football. His only goal in eight League games came in that month's 5-0 win at home to Stockport. Making two League appearances for Swansea, he also featured in both FA Cup-ties against Bognor Regis. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. He impressed with Buckleys in his native Llanelli before joining Swansea in December 1956 and made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Huddersfield four months later. Apart from a brief spell on loan to Werder Bremen in 2016, he remained at the club until the end of the 2016-2017 season before taking up a position as a scout for the club when his playing days ended. He starred as Swansea qualified for the 1992-93 Second Division play-offs and was unlucky to miss the Swans' 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph through injury. The winger went on to score 12 goals in 50 appearances for the Hammers before returning to Swansea in 2018. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. PHIL PURNELLFlying winger Phil Purnell had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 season. Experienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Later with Worcester City, Abergavenny, Caerau, Milford Haven and Ferndale, he worked for Ashland (UK) Chemicals, then was a local government officer. He also represented his country at Under-17 and Under-19 level, before playing for the Under-21 side against Luxembourg in March 2009. 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. Attacking left-back Ijah Anderson featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. He was unable to prevent Swansea's relegation in 1964-65 and made 26 League appearances before joining Guildford City in November 1965, then played for Crewe Alexandra, Stockport County, Chester and Connah's Quay. A former Blackburn Rovers trainee, he signed professional in July 1996 and made his League debut while on loan at West Brom in September 1997. Welsh Amateur international inside-forward Wayne Williams briefly played for Swansea during the 1968-69 season. Initially with hometown Caerleon, he joined Lovells Athletic in September 1961 and moved to Newport County in November 1962. Initially with Taunton Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1959 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Leeds United in April 1961. Starring in their 1980-81 Fourth Division title triumph, he reunited with Dave Cusack at Doncaster in November 1985, then played for Fisher and coached Chelmsford, Heybridge, Dagenham & Redbridge and Fisher. Young defender Keith Hanvey spent the 1972-73 season on loan at Swansea City. He helped them reach the ECWC quarter-finals in 1964-65 and moved to Swansea for 2,000 in March 1967. STEVE BRODIEHard-working midfielder Steve Brodie helped Swansea City win the West Wales Senior Cup in 2002. MARC RICHARDSEx-England Youth striker Marc Richards had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. Later working at the IMI Works in Waunarlwydd, he died in Swansea in March 2007. 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