His impressive form led to moves to Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich and finally a move to Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. He netted three goals in 37 Second Division games before being sold to Tottenham Hotspur for 7,000 in May 1947. He then played for QPR and Burnley again before moving to Swansea for 130,000 in May 1980. With the exception of a now-near-mythical run to the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup (where the team narrowly lost to a Brazil side featuring a 17-year-old Pele), and a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Yugoslavia at Euro 76, Wales failed to qualify for any major tournaments, enduring a catalogue of mostly miserable campaigns punctured with a handful of excruciating what if moments, with the team falling at the final hurdle of qualification often in dramatic fashion. Kuqis contract ran out at Palace and he played in Germany for a season before signing at the Liberty Stadium in 2010. A former Orient apprentice, he turned professional in July 1970 and was ever-present as they reached the FA Cup sixth round in 1971-72. Joining Lincoln City in October 1952, he then played for Kettering Town and Bedworth United. Former England U-21 striker Lee Chapman ended his playing career with Swansea City. Featuring in their 1965-66 Welsh League title triumph, he played for Pembroke Borough, Haverfordwest, Llanelli and Ammanford. DEREK BRAZILRepublic of Ireland U-21 defender Derek Brazil had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1991-92 campaign. Rejoining Blackpool for 75,000 in January 1998, he helped win promotion in 2000-01 and the LDV Vans Trophy in 2002. Kings playing career started in Edinburgh with Hearts in 2013. He later played for Hellenic, Oswestry, Flint and Rhyl. Featuring in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, he netted 66 goals in 157 Second Division outings before sold to Newport County for 3,500 in March 1963. Signing professional for Sunderland in October 1985, he featured in their rise to the top-flight under Denis Smith and joined Swansea for 50,000 in August 1991. Striker Steve Torpey was Swansea City's leading marksman in two consecutive seasons. Joining Darlington for 95,000 in January 1992, he moved via Oxford United to Fulham in November 1994 and was a promotion winner in 1996-97. PHIL BOERSMAMidfielder Phil Boersma (above left) was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He made his League debut during an injury crisis in the Swans' 2-0 defeat at home to Cambridge United in October 2003 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot, making three further substitute appearances. A former Portsmouth amateur, he joined Yeovil Town in July 1963 and starred in their 1963-64 Southern League title triumph, moving to the Vetch Field for 1,000 in July 1964. . A former Derby County trainee, he signed professional in June 1992 but failed to make an impact and moved to Swansea in August 1993. Moving to Fulham in August 1990, he joined Chesham United in September 1992 and helped win the Diadora League title that season. Leading marksman in 1991-92, he moved to Blackpool for 55,000 in February 1993 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1993-94, then helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1995-96. He joined Swansea in August 2003 and selected ahead of stalwart Roger Freestone for the opening match of the season. His legacy is the biggest collection of graphic material yet and hopefully an incentive for other clubs to research and make available their football heritage in the same way. GARY WILLIAMSMidfielder Gary Williams briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. Initially with Aberdeen, he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for 100,000 in May 1969 and moved to Newcastle United for a similar fee in December 1974. He made his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at QPR in April 1950 and starred in the 1955-56 promotion challenge, scoring twice in 129 Second Division games before a knee injury ended his playing career in May 1957. He helped the reserves win the Welsh League First Division title in 1975-76 and featured in Swansea's 1977-78 promotion campaign, making eight League appearances before joining Bridgend Town in January 1978. While with the Reds he sampled European football in the Europa League and was an unused substitute in the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea in 2012. He made his First Division debut as substitute in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in May 1983 and scored twice in 19 League games prior to joining Llanelli in July 1984. STEVE WATTScotland U-21 defender Steve Watt was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. He starred in their 1960-61 'double' success, also helping them win the FA Cup again in 1962 and ECWC in 1963. The next five seasons saw him cement his place in the Leicester City midfield, while along the way picking up Young Player and Player of the Year awards in various seasons. He was twice leading marksman and joined Swansea in exchange for Ken Pound in August 1966, scoring ten goals in 40 League outings before moving to Chelmsford City in July 1968. Signing professional for Shrewsbury Town in April 1957, he was ever-present as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1960-61 and moved to the Vetch Field for 10,000 in September 1964. Signing professional for QPR in June 1969, he starred as they won promotion in 1972-73 and finished League Championship runners-up in 1975-76. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. He was released by Everton in 2019 after a short loan deal at Stoke City before joining Bristol City. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal. We will promote things to help pay for everything. Initially with Southampton, he helped finish League Championship runners-up in 1983-84 and joined AFC Bournemouth as part of the Colin Clarke deal in July 1986. Looking for more first team games he moved to Sevilla in 2004 where he became a regular in midfield, and was part of the team that was victorious in the 2006 UEFA Cup. He moved to Aston Villa as cover in November 1999 and briefly appeared in the Premiership, joining Stoke City in July 2001. The son of former BristolCity forward Tommy Howarth, he began with Merthyr Tydfil and helped them win the Southern League title in 1947-48, moving to Aston Villa for 6,500 in June 1948. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. JOHN SALAKOEngland international winger John Salako had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. 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. With his game time limited, he went out on loan to Yeovil in 2009, and spent the next four seasons with the Glovers. Prior to his spell at Oakwell, Mawson had spells at Brentford, Maidstone, Luton Town, Welling United and Wycombe Wanderers. He scored twice in Swansea's 3-2 win at home to Mansfield but failed to maintain a first-team slot behind Alan Curtis and made 11 League appearances overall before joining Merthyr in 1980. The museum will be a celebration of the sports saga in Wales, containing exhibitions and artefacts from past and present day. Previously with Abergavenny Thursdays, he moved to the Vetch Field in July 1963 and starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64, won the Welsh Cup in 1966 and promotion in 1969-70. Signing professional for Cardiff City in September 1981, he failed to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field in August 1982. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton. Following a loan spell at Yeovil Town during their 2004-05 League Two title campaign, he moved to Swansea for 300,000 in January 2006. In 2013 Mark left the club after 140 appearances (25 as sub) and three goals to join Charlton on loan before making the move permanent. He starred as they reached the League Cup semi-finals in 1964-65. A former Leicester City apprentice, he turned professional in January 1986 and was a consistent goalscorer, joining Bradford City for 25,000 in July 1992. Also managed Blackburn Rovers. He was top scorer as the reserves won the Football Combination Second Division title in 1960-61. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in July 1970 and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa the following month. Signing professional for Newcastle United in September 1963, he joined Barrow in March 1965 and starred in their 1966-67 promotion success. 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. A former Chelsea apprentice, he joined Crystal Palace in September 1953 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Selhurst Park and Ron Burgess signed him for Swansea in September 1956. Come November and he found himself at the Liberty in November 2008 as cover for the injured Marcus Painter, but after only three games he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and his loan spell was terminated early. He made his League debut in that month's 1-1 draw at home to Crewe and played four League games while at the Vetch Field. Later playing for Merthyr, Bridgend, Lewistown, Maesteg Park and Llanelli. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in February 1971, he made his League debut in Swansea's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers two months later. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth and appeared for England U-20's in the Toulon Tournament shortly before signing permanent forms for Swansea in May 2003. He later worked as a fireman at Fernhill Tower Colliery and died in Treherbert in March 1986. During this period he became a regular for the Israel Under-21 side, while his performances at Tel Aviv brought him to the attention of a number of European clubs. The former Liverpool striker moved on loan to the Liberty Stadium from Bolton in January 2014until the seasons end. He moved to Swansea in September 1985 and was ever-present in 1986-86, netting 14 goals in 117 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Saltash in July 1988, becoming their player-manager. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in November 2001, making four consecutive League appearances while at the Vetch Field. In August 2016, Ashley signed for Everton for 12 million after staring for Wales in the Euros where they reached the semi-finals. 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. After two years with Australian side Perth Azzurri, appearing alongside ex-Swans Colin Irwin and Tony Guard, he also played for Haverfordwest before becoming Swanseas player liaison officer. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. The Welsh Footballer of the Year is an annual award chosen by the FAW, to determine the best player in Wales. CEDRIC VAN DER GUNCedrics career began at FC Den Bosch in 1999 and his potential saw him sign for Dutch giants Ajax the following season. Former Welsh Schoolboy winger Steve Williams played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 campaign. Moving to Swindon Town in September 1965, he returned to Swansea for 4,000 in June 1968 and helped win promotion in 1969-70. He played local football for Tower United and West End before signing professional for Swansea in February 1971, netting three goals in 15 Third Division games while at the Vetch Field. He played for Long Eaton and Alvechurch prior to joining Leicester City in June 1987, then had a spell with Peterborough United before moving to Motherwell for 100,000 in August 1989. 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. After a promising start to the campaign, Tammy and the team struggled, and he ended up with just five goals as the Swans were relegated from the Premier League. Appointed captain, he helped reach the League One play-offs and win the Football League Trophy in 2005-06. Initially with Vipla Balaguer, he spent five seasons with Real Zaragoza before moving to Wigan Athletic in July 1995 with his team-mates Jesus Seba and Isidro Diaz. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Welsh Youth striker Paul Burrows briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1985-86 campaign. JACK O'DRISCOLLIrish international winger Jack O'Driscoll was an influential figure in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1950 and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in February 1954. 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 featured in Swansea's 1954 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph and joined Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Bangor City, Aberwystwyth, Burton Albion and Haverfordwest, helping them win the Welsh League Cup in 1961. NATHAN TYSONEx-England Youth striker Nathan Tyson played on loan for Swansea City during the 2001-02 season. 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. After a successful youth career at Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, Freddie Woodman signed for the Jack Army on a season long loan racking up 43 appearances. He survived the Munich air crash but never again found his early form, moving to the Vetch Field for 3,000 in March 1961. He made his League debut in the 2-2 draw at Sheffield United on New Year's Day 1957 and also featured in that month's 5-3 FA Cup third round defeat at Wolves and 5-4 reverse at home to Fulham. He made his League debut in Swansea's 6-1 defeat at home to Reading in September 1989 and helped take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay that season. He represented the League of Ireland and was capped twice with Drumcondra before joining the strong Irish contingent at the Vetch Field in November 1948. He managed Rushden Town and died in Daventry in September 2001. He returned to the Football League with Ipswich and QPR. Also appearing in the 1949 West Wales Senior Cup final success, he scored once in 16 League outings prior to joining Brighton in September 1949. He made 96 League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Ipswich Town in August 1951. Starting a degree course in physiotherapy at Swansea University, he quit football with a knee injury and has coached in New South Wales, Australia. He played in the 1975 European Cup final in place of the injured David Harvey. With his game time limited, he went out on loan to Yeovil in 2009, and spent the next four seasons with the Glovers. Initially with Stonehouse Violet, he joined Cardiff City in October 1949 and made his League debut in the following month's 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham. Welsh U-21 midfielder Andy Mumford featured in Swansea City's 2002 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. He was loaned out once more, this time to League Two side Colchester United in 2011, before finally being given a free transfer by the Swans and signing for Carmarthen Town in 2012. He joined Southampton in September 1962 and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1962-63, moving via Coventry City to Swansea for 12,000 in October 1964. He returned to Ammanford in July 1969, then became player-manager of Clydach United. He was ever-present for Swansea in 1994-95, scoring in that season's FA Cup third round win over Middlesbrough. Moving to Haverfordwest in July 1979, he helped them win promotion in 1979-80 and the Welsh League title in 1980-81. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1936 and appeared in the same team as his older brother Tom. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in November 1997 and was loaned to Rhayader Town before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Mansfield Town in May 1998. 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. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. Signing professional for Tottenham Hotspur in December 1972, he had spells with Oxford United, Norwich City, New England Teamen and Cambridge United before moving to Cardiff City in August 1982. By the time Euro 2016 rolled around, he was a nailed-on starter. It's a blockbuster like no other - Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club currently playing in England . Young defender Keith Hanvey spent the 1972-73 season on loan at Swansea City. In August 2011 he left the Liberty after 43 appearances (20 as sub) and two goals, signing for Bournemouth in a 125,000 deal and was part of Cherries side that won promotion to the Championship. He joined Hednesford in April 2003, then Barry and Carmarthen, before a spell as Swansea's head of youth in May 2005. For more fromAdam Aladay, follow him onTwitter! In 2014-15 he managed the Swans to their best finish - eighth - and highest points total - 56 - in the Premier League. Young central defender Phil Evans briefly played for Swansea City during the 1975-76 season. FRANKIE SQUIRESWelsh wartime international inside-right Frankie Squires appeared in Swansea's first post-war League match at home to West Brom. He died in 1998. Arsenal WFC [Youth B Women] Tweets by @Arsenal. Signing professional for Blackpool in October 1995, he caused a stir when sold to Everton for 90,000 the following week but failed to secure a regular place in the Premiership. Returning from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil, he played for Swansea in the 2005-06 Football League Trophy match against Torquay United and joined Aldershot Town in June 2006. 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. 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. Overcoming a broken leg, he made 164 League appearances prior to joining Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Pembroke. He made his professional debut in a League Cup tie against Aston Villa in 2005, and a month later played his first league game against Stockport County. Initially with Cradley Town, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1991 and was Swansea's leading marksman in 1991-92. 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