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 was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. He made 12 Third Division appearances for Swansea before reuniting with Terry Cooper at Bristol City in February 1985. The London-born midfielder made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic when he was just 16 years and 59 days old to become the clubs youngest ever player. TOMMY MUTTONFast striker Tommy Mutton briefly featured in Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division title campaign. Re-joining Bradford City as manager in February 1989, he returned to Swansea as boss from March 1990 until March 1991. Full-back Terry Elwell made a significant contribution as Swansea won the Third Division (South) title in 1948-49. Given his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-0 Worthington Cup first round defeat at home to Peterborough United, he made three Third Division appearances for the Swans but suffered a knee injury and his contract was paid up in February 2002. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. Later helping Barry Town achieve the Welsh League title and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1983-84. Sold to Barnet for 60,000 in August 1989, he joined AFC Bournemouth in August 1990, then spent 11 years in Hong Kong with Sing Tao and Happy Valley. He played his final Swans game at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final in 2011, and was later reunited with Rodgers at Liverpool after a big-money move. Lawrence was capped 89 times for Trinidad and Tobago, and played in all three group games at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. 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. Making five League appearances for Swansea, he had his contract paid up in January 2006 and later played for Newport County. To gain more first team action, he was loaned to Shrewsbury and then Crewe. Sam was then reunited with Kenny Jackett at Wolves. Moving to Bath City in December 2002, he was loaned to Cirencester Town before joining Weston-Super-Mare and helping them clinch promotion in 2002-03. DUDLEY LEWISWelsh international defender Dudley Lewis helped Swansea City win promotion to the top-flight in 1980-81. 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. 2. 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 was capped at Scotland U-21 level against Denmark in February 1992. Making 15 League appearances for Swansea, he joined Rochdale in June 1948, then played for LincolnCity and Hyde United. Taylor was born in St. Asaph in North Wales and, although he spent the early years of his youth team career at Manchester City, it was a move to Wrexham in 2005 that saw his potential blossom. Centre-forward Mal Morris scored twice in Swansea's 1957 West Wales Senior Cup final success. The prolific forward remained a regular until the 1958 FIFA World Cup, Wales first WC appearance. RORY FALLONEx-England Youth striker Rory Fallon (left) scored for Swansea City in 2005-06 League One play-off final. He joined Cardiff City for 15,000 in August 1962 and returned to Swansea for 6,500 in July 1965. He starred as they won promotion in 1974-75 and the League Cup in 1977, joining Swansea for 70,000 in November 1978. The project began with an intention of compiling a full list of Welsh Cup match results from 1876 to the present day, and details of each final. After being released by Birmingham City in 2010, he signed with League One side Exeter City. Locally born, he was a Leeds United trainee and turned professional in August 2001. When we will see another moment quite like that again? He resided in Swansea until his death in December 1981. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and signed professional in July 2001. Able to deliver quality crosses from the left flank, he returned from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil to score twice in 62 League games for Swansea before reuniting with Tony Bird at Irish side St Patrick's in August 2002. He scored their penalty winner in the 2003-04 Second Division play-off final and moved to Swansea for 125,000 in January 2006. He joined Swansea as part of the Trevor Ford deal in January 1947 and scored twice in 11 League outings while at the Vetch Field before returning to North Shields in August 1948. Itay began his career in his native Israel with Hapoel Haifa before moving to FC Emek where he helped the club gain three promotions in four seasons. The Wales Under-21 international was the Swans final summer signing of 2022 when he joined on loan from Premier League Brentford. Later successful as Haverfordwest's player-manager, he then had a spell as Briton Ferry's assistant-boss and also coached Swansea's junior sides. Helping them qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2001-02, he joined Swansea for 35,000 in March 2004. Making 43 League appearances, he linked up with Nicholas again at Newport County in May 2003, then helped Grange Quins win promotion in 2004-05. 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. After extending his stay in SA1 for a further two seasons, Bauza departed the Swans in May 2010 after 68 appearances (35 as sub) and 16 goals, going on to feature for Hereford, Northampton, Exeter City and Port Talbot in the League of Wales. He played for Farsley Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Farsley again and was an FA Vase finalist with Bridlington shortly before joining Swansea for 5,000 in August 1990. He was leading marksman in 1951-52, then played for Kettering. It is hoped in the near future to re-design the website and add more information from the records we hold from our extensive research. RORY KEANETough-tackling Republic of Ireland international left-back Rory Keane featured prominently in Swansea's 1948-49 Third Division (South) title triumph. 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. He is still second on the list after his 16-year international career. The Swans later paid Birmingham 50,000 to make the move permanent. Locally born, he helped Swansea Schoolboys win the Welsh Shield in 1970-71 and turned professional for Swansea in August 1975. Displaced by the arrival of Noel Dwyer, he made 370 Second Division appearances for Swansea prior to joining Bath City in July 1964, then emigrated to Australia and played for Prague, Sydney. Studying a history degree at Oxford University, he captained their team and had a spell with hometown Merthyr Tydfil before coaching football and PE in Jamaica. Loan right-back Paul Williams featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final triumph. Locally born, he signed professional for Leeds United in September 1934 and moved to Bradford City in May 1935. He had spells with Worcester, Aldershot, Sydney, Hull City and Bradford City before reuniting with Colin Appleton on a non-contract basis at Swansea in September 1984. Locally born, he was an apprentice at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 victory at home to Southport two months before turning professional in June 1976. Welsh international winger Brian Evans was capped six times while at Swansea City. He moved to Sheffield United in April 1965, starring as they won promotion in 1970-71. Later with Cork City and Galway United. 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. This increasing success on the pitch has undoubtedly contributed to the growth of the game at grassroots level, with Wales witnessing a 50% rise in the number of girls and women playing football in the country from 2017-2020. But, at the beginning of the following season, he suffered a broken ankle and ligament damage against Sunderland and was ruled out for virtually the rest of the campaign. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he signed professional in July 1999 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 victory at home to Rochdale two months later. Later with Hearts and Bath City. However, following a change of manager at the Riverside Stadium, Emnes found opportunities limited and he joined the Swans on loan in October 2010. He made five League appearances while at the Vetch, then played for Bournemouth, Carlisle, Brentford, Colchester and Brighton. GEOFF CRUDGINGTONEx-England Schoolboy goalkeeper Geoff Crudgington was ever-present in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. TERRY MEDWINWelsh international centre-forward Terry Medwin gained the first three of his 30 caps while at the Vetch Field. He gained the first of his dozen full International caps, coming on as a substitute against Mexico. He stayed for two season and made 15 appearances (seven as sub) and scored five goals. Signing professional for Southampton in July 1987, he had limited top-flight opportunities behind Derek Statham prior to joining Exeter City for 50,000 in September 1991. Scoring eight goals in 142 League games for the Swans until a recurring ankle injury ended his League career, he briefly re-joined Tiverton in May 2004. He starred as Merthyr Tydfil won the Southern League and Cup 'double' in 1947-48, then beat Swansea in the 1949 Welsh Cup final. Swapped for Gillingham's John Meredith in July 1969, he helped Weymouth win the Southern League Cup in 1973 and worked in the commercial departments of several clubs. STEPHEN OHALLORANStephen was a Republic of Ireland international, playing twice for the senior side and 13 times for the Under-21s. 191 of these came for Southampton, but Jones also featured for Wolves, while he also made two appearances for Liverpool during a loan spell. A Welsh Cup finalist in 1969, he was ever-present in 1970-71 and netted ten goals in 143 League games before moving to Cheltenham in July 1972. EDDIE PASSMORECentre-forward Eddie Passmore played for Swansea during the 1946-47 campaign. 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. Welsh Youth midfielder Tony Cottey briefly appeared for Swansea City during the 1984-85 campaign. Striker Micky Lenihan featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. Moving to Everwarm in July 1975, he has since played for Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Llanelli again and Ammanford. His time at the Swans was cut short due to sustaining a knee injury which resulted in his return to his parent club. He's best remembered for his time at Fulham, and played a pivotal role in the west London club's famous run to the Europa League final during 2009/10. 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. Locally born, the son of former Swans captain Syd Lawrence, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-2 win at home to Workington five months later. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in October 1980, he made his First Division debut in Swansea's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa in May 1982. The London-born midfielder made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic when he was just 16 years and 59 days old to become the clubs youngest ever player. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-1 defeat at Rotherham United the following month, he scored twice in five League outings prior to joining Cardiff City on a similar non-contract basis in March 1986. 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. He then played for CradleyTown, Stafford Rangers, Moor Green, Telford United, Stourbridge, Rothwell, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Gresley, Stratford, Stourport Swifts, Hednesford and Cradley again. The following season, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of 20.5 million. Agile goalkeeper Ken Evans helped Swansea take Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. Sold to Newport County for 1,500 in July 1950, he then joined Milford United and was captain and leading marksman in 1953-54. He joined Walsall for 60,000 in September 1996, but injury problems curtailed his career in May 1999. PAUL ATKINSONWinger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. Sold to Dundee for 105,000 in August 1990, he joined Hartlepool United in August 1993 and later played for Bishop Auckland. He helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 1997-98 and joined Rushden & Diamonds for 65,000 in October 1998, then played for Carlisle United, Forest Green Rovers, Ilkeston Town and Bedford Town. A former trainee at the Vetch Field, he turned professional in July 1996 and made his League debut in the following month's 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale. Caulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. A free transfer saw Gerhard join the newly Premier League promoted Swans in August 2011 where he began as understudy to Michel Vorm. DZEMAL HADZIABDICYugoslav international left-back Dzemal Hadziabdic was an experienced figure in Swansea City's 1980-81 promotion success. WILL FOLEYStriker Will Foley briefly played for Swansea City during the 1985-86 season. Helping them win the First Division title in 1993 . Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 2000. Moving to the Vetch Field in May 1950, he scored twice in 15 Second Division games for Swansea prior to re-joining Pembroke in July 1951. TREVOR FORDWelsh international centre-forward Trevor Ford gained the first of his 38 caps while at Swansea. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. A former Leeds United apprentice, he turned professional in November 1984 and netting twice on his full League debut in their 2-1 win over Portsmouth a year later. GARY WILLIAMSMidfielder Gary Williams briefly played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He appeared in the 1956 and 1957 Welsh Cup finals as well as three successive West Wales Senior Cup final triumphs. The former Greek international began his career at Larissa where he caught the eye of giants AEK Athens. DUDLEY PRICEInside-left Dudley Price helped Swansea win the Football Combination Second Division title in 1954-55. However, the Welshman got an early start to his international career. He joined West Ham in 2005, but after struggling to nail down a starting spot, departed for Aston Villa four years later. Barcelona-born Serran was a product of Espanyols youth system and was at the club for six seasons, playing in three La Liga games. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. He joined Swansea in August 1960 and featured in the 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph, then saved a penalty as the Swans won at Liverpool in the 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in December 1977. He resided in Kingswood until his tragic death from meningitis in August 1959. Helping them achieve a promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' in 1979-80, he was a ECWC quarter-finalist in 1980-81, then had a loan spell at Swindon Town. Locally born, he was an Arsenal apprentice and a member of their squad, including Liam Brady, that won the South East Counties League title and FA Youth Cup in 1971-72. He won 42 caps for Hungary and played in Israel with Maccabi Haifa. KEITH HANVEYYoung defender Keith Hanvey spent the 1972-73 season on loan at Swansea City. 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. Injury ended his career soon after. His solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea was in the 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers two months later and he also featured in the 2-1 Welsh Cup sixth round defeat at Newport County in March 1951. He subsequently ran a painting and decorating business in Killay until his death from cancer in February 2003. Pro Photography. Featuring in two Welsh Cup final triumphs, he scored twice in 42 League games prior to joining Hartlepool in November 1983. He moved to Darlington before retiring in 2009. He has since moved back to France and has played for a host of clubs. Initially with Alloa, he joined Blackpool in February 1968 and was a promotion winner in 1969-70. He moved to Dartford in July 1977 and topped their goalscoring charts in 1977-78. A former QPR scholar, he helped them reach the Second Division play-off final in 2002-03, then win promotion in 2003-04. Joining Chester in August 1974, he featured as they won promotion and were League Cup semi-finalists in 1974-75. RON TURNBULLCentre-forward Ron Turnbull topped Swansea's goalscoring charts in two consecutive seasons. Initially with Plymouth Argyle, he helped them reach the League Cup semi-finals in 1973-74 and moved to Norwich City in June 1974. Much-travelled keeper Derek Bellotti briefly succeeded Tony Millington in Swansea City's goal. He netted 66 goals in 233 League games for the Swans before joining Arsenal for 42,750 plus Dave Dodson and Peter Davies in March 1959. STEVEN CAULKERCaulker joined the Swans in the summer of 2011 on a season long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. The winger was also a vital member of Roberto Martinez side that clinched promotion to the Championship. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in June 1962 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in September 1964. He joined Sheffield Wednesday in September 1976, then played for Lincoln City and helped Newport County win promotion in 1979-80. Joining Hereford United in August 1973, he had a loan spell with Doncaster, then played for Retford. Former Welsh international midfielder Terry Yorath plotted Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final success. He was loaned to Scunthorpe before joining Chesterfield in December 1977 and moved to Swansea for 50,000 in September 1979. Strong-tackling right-back Alan Sanders appeared in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final success. He netted six goals in 30 Second Division games for Swansea prior to joining Leicester City for 10,000 in June 1947, moving to West Brom in exchange for Peter McKennan in March 1948. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he was ever-present in 1956-57 and moved to Preston for 18,000 in July 1961. Given his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in September 1957, his only other Second Division appearance was in the 3-1 reverse against Rotherham two months later. He scored twice on his League debut in Swansea's 2-0 win at home to Rotherham United but suffered injury problems during his time at the Vetch Field. He returned to the Football League with Ipswich and QPR. A former Everton junior, he impressed with Cammell Laird before joining Tranmere Rovers in November 2002. Understudying Willy Gueret as the Swans won promotion in 2004-05 and reached the League One play-off final in 2005-06, he made 13 League appearances prior to joining Bohemians in June 2006. He was only at the Liberty for one season, making just a solitary appearance against Billericay in the FA Cup. Signing professional for Manchester City in December 1970, he had limited top-flight chances and was loaned to Swansea with Phil Henson and Keith Hanvey in July 1972. He signed for Hednesford Town, playing non-league football before joining Division Two club Stockport County in 2003. Ex-England Schoolboy goalkeeper Geoff Crudgington was ever-present in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. Given his international debut as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2008. Welsh Youth winger Ronnie Williams was a young member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. Starting with Cardiff City, he moved to Wrexham for 30,000 in December 1978 and joined Swansea for 70,000 in November 1979. Joining Bury in December 1993, he starred as they twice won promotion and followed Stan Ternent to Burnley for 225,000 in February 1999. Pembridge went on to make 228 appearances in England's top flight, most notably for Everton and Fulham, but injuries impacted much of his playing time. 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. He managed Wales and Lebanon and has held various coaching posts. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. After impressing in the reserves, he made his League debut in that month's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol City but suffered an ankle injury and by the time he was fit again Bond had been a victim of economy cuts. That loan move was made permanent in the summer of 2019. He played 86 League games before joining Tranmere Rovers in June 1983. Went on to help the Tykes win the Football League Trophy and promotion to the Championship. Welsh Youth winger Alan Sullivan was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. 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. He later played for Hibernian, since coaching at Celtic, Aberdeen and Newcastle. He made his League debut in place of Dai Thomas in Swansea's 4-1 victory at Notts County the following month but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and netted five goals in 15 Second Division games before joining Gloucester City in July 1958. He played for Rivermount Boys Club prior to joining Manchester United in March 1986 and was loaned to Swansea in September 1991, scoring once in 12 League games whilst at the Vetch Field. The Welsh Semi-Pro international then had spells with Carmarthen Town, Inter Cardiff and Bridgend. Peterson racked up a total of 11 appearances for the Jacks in all competitions and scored one goal which came against Cambridge United in the EFL Cup in 2019. He moved to Sunderland in December 1983, then played for Sheffield Wednesday, Niort and Nottingham Forest before moving to Leeds United in January 1990. Signing professional for Liverpool in April 1962, he became a legend at Anfield, starring as they won the League Championship four times, the FA Cup twice and UEFA Cup twice. 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 Luton Town for 35,000 in August 1977 and reunited with John Toshack at the Vetch Field for a similar fee in September 1978. He captained the Welsh Schoolboy side against Scotland in May 1963 and developed with Cardiff Corries, Bridgend Town, Barry Town and Bridgend again before joining Swansea in July 1967. He was ever-present in 1989-90, netting 23 goals in 175 League games before being sold to Oxford United for 275,000 in July 1990. After five years in Portugal with Academica, then Naval, he reunited with Mark McGhee at Reading in September 1993 where injury ended his career. Later a hotelier in Cardiff, he died in December 2003. However, h, e played just 12 league games while at the club before returning to Getafe where he remained until 2016. William Isiah Bassett, born on 27 January 1869, was an English footballer, a director and club chairman for West Bromwich Albion for over half a century being John Wile June 18, 2021 John David Wile born on 9 March 1947 is an English former footballer and manager. Later with Oswestry Town. Ex-Scotland international winger Tommy Hutchison had a spell as Swansea City's player-manager. 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. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in April 1984, he was loaned to Bristol Rovers and joined Huddersfield Town for 30,000 in August 1985. Also played for Neath, Preston, Chester and Marine. 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. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. Making 18 Second Division appearances for the Swans, he joined Carlisle United in June 1961, then reunited with Roy Saunders at Ammanford Town. 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. He struggled to recapture his best form after breaking his leg in a reserve match and netted six goals in 37 League games for the Swans before reuniting with Colin Appleton at Exeter City in September 1985. BRIAN ATTLEYVersatile full-back Brian Attley featured in Swansea's 1980-81 promotion and Welsh Cup double success. Locally born, he was a trainee at the Vetch Field and turned professional in July 1988. Leeds United [Youth B] Tweets by @LUFC. 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 was a physical training instructor at Gaiter College and had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Troedyrhiw before joining Swansea as an amateur in June 1952. He returned to Italy with Verona. He also featured in the 1978-79 promotion campaign, netting six goals in 55 League games while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Newport County for 12,000 in February 1979. DENIS COUGHLINVersatile centre-forward Denis Coughlin featured in Swansea's 1966-67 relegation battle. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. Moving to Newport County two months later, he starred in their 1948-49 FA Cup run, then played for Scunthorpe United, Carmarthen Town, Llanelly and Aberystwyth. His first season at the club was a success, with the team reaching the Championship play-off final where they beat Reading 4-2 to clinch a place in the Premier League. Fernandez made his debut just six days later playing the full 90 minutes against Rotherham United in a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, over the course of his four year spell in South Wales, Fernandez made 118 appearances in all competitions and found the back of the net twice. Later joined the Swans' coaching staff under his friend Harry Griffiths. Though Man Utd went on to claim the crown, Saunders would help Villa get revenge on United two years later as he bagged a brace in the 1994 League Cup final - helping his side pick up their first piece of silverware for 12 years. The former Espanyol and Getafe striker joined the Swans on loan from the latter in September 2013 as Michael Laudrup brought him to the Liberty. After a loan spell at Wycombe, Donnelly moved to the club on a permanent basis, before spells at Aldershot, Southend and Newport County. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to a cup match at Nuneaton in January 1969. A former Southampton apprentice, he turned professional in October 1975 and made his League debut in their 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers in April 1977. Following a similar period at Bristol Rovers, he joined Oldham Athletic in August 1985 and helped them qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1986-87, then win the Second Division title in 1990-91. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1988, he and his two brothers Danny and Rod made history in October 1988 by appearing together in Saints' First Division match against Sheffield Wednesday. Ever-present in 1947-48, he appeared in the 1949 Welsh Cup final and scored once in 229 League games before joining Derby County in October 1952. 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