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Welsh international inside-forward Ivor Allchurch is widely regarded as Swansea's finest post-war player. He joined Cape Town City in March 1974, then had a spell as Harrogate Railway's player-boss before returning to South Africa to set up a window company. Harry Gregg signed him on loan in March 1973 and he scored once in seven League games for struggling Swansea. He netted a hat-trick against Mjondalen in the 1969-70 ECWC and moved to Bristol Rovers for £12,500 in March 1970. A former amateur with Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, he was a prolific goalscorer for Rhyl prior to joining Cardiff City for £12,500 in March 1967. Scottish striker Sandy Allan had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Top scorer in 2004-05, he reunited with Kenny Jackett at Swansea for an initial £35,000 in July 2005 and appeared in the 2005-06 League One play-off final. 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. Initially with Watford, he then played for Atlantas and scored their winner in the 2001 Lithuanian Cup final. Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa scored the winner in Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy final triumph. Moving to Swansea on non-contract terms in September 1997, he made seven Third Division appearances before joining Wisbech Town in December 1997. He followed Alan Buckley to West Brom for £65,000 in February 1995 and reunited with Keith Alexander at Ilkeston Town in July 1997. Initially with Cliftonville, he joined Grimsby Town for £15,000 in February 1984 and starred in their 1989-91 promotion successes. Making 28 League appearances for Swansea prior to joining Woking in August 1993, he then played for Gosport.įormer Northern Ireland U-23 left-back Paul Agnew briefly played for Swansea City during the 1987-88 campaign. He helped them win the Third Division title in 1987-88 and was loaned to Charlton Athletic and Port Vale before moving to the Vetch Field in November 1991. Signing professional for Southampton in April 1980, he gained considerable top-flight experience before joining Sunderland for £150,000 in January 1985. Versatile left-back Reuben Agboola gained Nigerian international recognition whilst at Swansea City. He has since gone on to make his mark in the Premier League with Chelsea, where he was an academy graduate making two first-team appearances in 2016 before a successful loan move to Bristol City. After leaving the Swans, the England international spent a season on loan at Aston Villa where he found his goalscoring form again to help the club secure promotion to the Premier League with a play-off victory over Derby County at Wembley. 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. Reuniting with Harry Gregg at Crewe Alexandra in August 1976, he joined Southend United in July 1977 and was a promotion winner in 1977-78, then returned to the United States.Ī tall, gangly striker, Abraham spent the 2017-18 season on loan with the Swans from parent club Chelsea. He made his League debut in that month's 3-0 win at home to Stockport and netted three goals in 41 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Hartford Bi-Centennials in May 1976. A former Manchester United apprentice, he turned professional in October 1970 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in February 1974. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzów and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. Abbott featured in the side that narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs at the end of the 2006-07 season, before departing during the summer for Darlington after 18 appearances (nine as sub) and one goal. 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 Martinez’s first game in charge. A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. The Polish striker arrived at the Liberty from Huddersfield Town for £150,000 in January 2007.
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