LENNY JOHNROSE Experienced midfielder Lenny Johnrose featured in Swansea City's 2003-04 FA Cup run. He only played six games for the Swans (four as sub), scoring one goal against Watford before an injury crisis at West Ham cut short his time at the club. CHARLIE HARTFIELDEx-England Youth midfielder Charlie Hartfield played for SwanseaCity during the 1997-98 campaign. Welsh U-21 midfielder Shaun Chapple featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. He was loaned to Aldershot and Dagenham & Redbridge, then hometown Swansea in March 2004. He had two loan spells at Cheltenham Town last season and is currently on loan to Port Vale. Later with Cork City and Galway United. 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. Former Welsh Youth defender David Hough featured in Swansea City's 1991 Welsh Cup final success. Signing professional for Middlesbrough in August 1978, he impressed in the top-flight and joined Liverpool for 450,000 in August 1982. When Brendan Rodgers took over at the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Gorka found himself out of favour and moved on loan to AEK Larnaca after 79 appearances and six goals. He was leading marksman in 1964-65 and scored in the Swans' 1966 Welsh Cup final replay triumph. Ex-England Youth defender Tommy Brown helped Swansea win the West Wales Senior Cup in 1956. His solitary League appearance was as substitute in the following month's 2-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle. Initially with Limerick, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 1947 and made his League debut in Swansea's 5-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient three months later. Signing professional for Nottingham Forest in April 1984, he was loaned to Bristol Rovers and joined Huddersfield Town for 30,000 in August 1985. He also made a substitute appearance in the next Third Division game at home to Exeter City, replacing Denley Morgan, and moved to Barry Town in July 1969. A wartime guest for Bolton and West Ham, he appeared in Swansea's first post-war League game and played 18 Third Division (South) games before retiring. He had few opportunities at the City Ground and was loaned to Swansea in October 2002, making five Third Division appearances whilst at the Vetch Field. Moving to Barry Town in August 1959, he retired in May 1964 and resided in Barry until his tragic death in a gas explosion at his home in October 2000. It's a summer that changed the outlook of football in Wales, and the team - consisting of now-household names like Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen - were paraded through the streets of Cardiff in an open-top bus. He moved to Swansea initially on loan in December 1972, netting six goals in 92 League outings while at the Vetch Field before following Harry Gregg to Crewe Alexandra in July 1975. After two seasons at Portman Road he began a period of club hopping, featuring for QPR, Derby and the Swans on short-term deals. A broken leg ended his playing career in April 1993. He was valued at 100,000 when moving to Leeds United with Rod in July 1991. He moved to Swansea on a non-contract basis in September 1985 and made five League appearances. Welsh international winger Brian Evans was capped six times while at Swansea City. Goalkeeper Peter Guthrie featured in Swansea City's 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final triumph. He was leading marksman three times, including their 1997-98 promotion success, moving to Leyton Orient in May 2002. GARY STANLEYVersatile midfielder Gary Stanley helped Swansea City win the Welsh Cup in 1982 and 1983. Moving to Barry Town in January 1949, he then played for Hereford United and settled back in his native North-East, residing in South Shields until his death in April 1998. His son and grandson, both named Warren, also played for Northern Ireland. He scored twice in six Second Division games for the Swans before joining Gateshead in April 1947. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. He joined Cardiff City for 85,000 in August 1992 and starred in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Mike Hughes was ever-present for Swansea City in 1986-87. Clubcast Attacking right-back Des Lyttle was ever-present as Swansea City qualified for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. His solitary goal in 30 League outings clinched the Swans' 2-1 victory at home to Fulham in May 1994 and he moved to Merthyr Tydfil in November 1995. His solitary goal in nine Fourth Division games came in the Swans' 2-1 defeat at Brentford in December 1968 and he moved to Yeovil Town in July 1969. PAT MORRISSEYFormer Republic of Ireland U-23 midfielder Pat Morrissey had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1977-78 promotion campaign. He made 62 appearances (31 as sub) for the Swans with 17 goals. Welsh U-21 midfielder Gareth Phillips was a fringe member of Swansea City's 1999-2000 Third Division championship squad. Moving to Torquay United in November 1986, he appeared against Swansea in the 1987-88 Fourth Division play-off final, then starred in Rochdale's 1989-90 FA Cup run before playing for Exeter City, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport AFC and Cinderford Town. He was a member of their 1960 FA Cup final squad and joined Swansea for 10,000 in July 1962. He netted a hat-trick against Mjondalen in the 1969-70 ECWC and moved to Bristol Rovers for 12,500 in March 1970. BRIAN MURPHYRepublic of Ireland U-21 goalkeeper Brian Murphy was a member of Swansea City's 2006 Football League Trophy winning squad. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to play for Hereford at Nuneaton in January 1969. He famously scored some vital goals for the club, including a brace at Gillingham in April 2008 that guaranteed promotion to the Championship. He later played for South African side Germiston Callies, then Ammanford. JOHN HENDRYScotland U-21 striker John Hendry had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1994-95 campaign. He scored on his League debut in their 3-0 win at home to Torquay the following month and helped them reach the FA Cup fourth round in 1947-48. Signed from Hartlepool United in August 2006, the winger enjoyed spells at Sunderland and Dunfermline before going out on loan at Darlington. He later played for Ton Pentre, Llanelli and local side West End. He regularly featured as a substitute but was unlucky with injuries. He also helped the Swans qualify for the promotion play-offs in 1992-93 and 1996-97, overcoming successive injury problems to score nine times in 106 League outings. GEOFF BRAY Striker Geoff Bray was Swansea City's leading marksman in 1975-76. 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. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. 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. He was ever-present for Swansea in 1994-95, scoring in that season's FA Cup third round win over Middlesbrough. Previously with Lochee Harp, he joined Swansea in September 1957 and made his League debut in that month's 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. 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. Helping them reach the Third Division play-off final in 1988-89, he featured as they won the Third Division title and were Leyland/DAF Cup finalists in 1989-90. 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. Locally born, he played for Morriston and Haverfordwest before moving to the Vetch Field in May 1947. Scotland U-21 defender Steve Watt was plagued by injury problems while at Swansea City. 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 joined Everton for 300,000 in August 1979 but failed to secure a regular first-team slot and moved to Swansea for 150,000 in September 1981. NEIL CUTLEREx-England Youth goalkeeper Neil Cutler had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2002-03 campaign. DARREN PRATLEYDarrens first club was Fulham, making his debut for the side in a League Cup tie at Wigan in September 2003. He has since played for SPAL and Cagliari. Later with Newport, Llanelli, Skewen and Neath. His time at the Liberty saw him feature in four games as a substitute, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Norwich. He helped win promotion in 1992-93 and the Welsh Cup in 1994, moving to the Vetch Field for 105,000 in September 1997. Clucas found the back of the net three times for the Jacks all of which came against Arsenal. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. 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. Moving to Tranmere Rovers three months later, he joined Hull City in July 2003 and was twice a promotion winner. Re-joining Cardiff in an exchange deal in September 1972, he starred in three Welsh Cup final successes and their 1975-76 promotion triumph. Initially with Ynystawe United, he moved via Clydach United to Swansea in June 1946 and helped twice win the London Combination Cup. He was loaned to Swansea in October 1986, with his solitary goal in eight League games clinching the following month's 1-0 win at home to Rochdale. After a loan spell at Charlton Athletic, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1994 and scored twice in eight League games while at the Vetch Field. Scoring twice in 36 League games for Swansea, he later joined Liverpool's coaching staff. The Glasgow-born striker began his career at Scottish giants Rangers, but after finding his playing time restricted he moved to Hibernian, before joining St Johnstone and then Queen of the South. He was captain of club and country, playing under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace and QPR again, then had spells at Coventry, Exeter and Cardiff before moving to Swansea in October 1984. [9] His appearance record stood for 42 years until it was beaten by Ivor Allchurch in 1962,[10] who finished his career with 68 caps. Winger Paul Atkinson had two separate loan spells at Swansea. 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. He was loaned to Scarborough prior to joining Emley in March 1998, then reunited with several former Hull players at Gainsborough Trinity. He featured as they won promotion and were Coca-Cola Cup semi-finalists in 1996-97, joining Macclesfield for 15,000 in March 1998. He moved to Brentford in June 1954, then had a season at Gillingham before joining Swansea for 5,000 in July 1958. Kerry joined Welsh Premier League side Neath in 2010 and then Merthyr Tydfil. Find out more about the greatest Welsh Football Players, including Gareth Bale, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage and Gary Speed. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in April 1974 and starred in Swansea's meteoric rise under John Toshack, as well as three Welsh Cup final triumphs. Gaining England B honours, he moved to Bolton Wanderers for 3,500,000 in October 1997 and subsequently played for Coventry City, Rushden & Diamonds, Wimbledon again, Havant & Waterlooville, Derby County and Weymouth. DARYL DUFFYThe Scotland Under-21 international arrived in English football from Falkirk in January 2006, signing for Hull City after netting 27 goals in 65 starts north of the border. Inside-forward Eddie Thomas scored in Swansea's 1963-64 FA Cup sixth round victory at Liverpool. He featured as they won promotion and were Coca-Cola Cup semi-finalists in 1996-97, joining Macclesfield for 15,000 in March 1998. He played for Aberbargoed and Pontllanfrath prior to joining Cardiff City in August 1978, helping them win promotion in 1982-83. Welsh U-21 defender David Barnhouse provided reliable cover for Steve Jenkins while at Swansea. 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. Making five League appearances for Swansea, he had his contract paid up in January 2006 and later played for Newport County. He moved to Woking in August 2004 and played for them in the 2006 FA Trophy final. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in April 1936 and appeared in the same team as his older brother Tom. Allchurch helped secure qualification with a goal each in both legs of a playoff vs Israel. Central defender Shaun Garnett was Jan Molby's first signing for Swansea City. Born in Komarom in Czechoslovakia, Tamas played for Gyori Eto FC and received Hungarian citizenship in addition to his Slovakian passport. Signing professional for Celtic in July 1986, he failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in February 1987. A former junior at the Vetch Field, he made his League debut in Swansea's 5-1 victory at home to Bristol City shortly before turning professional in December 1957. addy1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 = addy1b64ad58306a328ac6638b0b8afffca2 + 'btinternet' + '.' + 'com'; His last cap came in 1966 at 35 years old. He joined Walsall for 60,000 in September 1996, but injury problems curtailed his career in May 1999. Ex-England Youth winger Dave Dodson scored in Swansea's 1960 West Wales Senior Cup final success. ARTHUR MORGANTough-tackling full-back Arthur Morgan provided reliable defensive cover while at Swansea. He moved to Rangers for 180,000 in May 1986 and starred in their 1986-87 Scottish League title triumph. He later played for Northampton Town, Forest Green Rovers and Worcester again. Helping win promotion in 1948-49, he joined Bradford PA for 10,000 in December 1949, then played for Rochdale, Chester, Wellington, Kidderminster and Evesham. NICO SCHRODERDutch goalkeeper Nico Schroder briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 season. Missing just two of the last nine League games of that season, he returned to Denmark shortly before the 1996-97 play-off final and settled back in Copenhagen. Initially with Newquay, he moved via Falmouth to Exeter City to September 1991 and joined Swansea in exchange for Russell Coughlin plus 20,000 in July 1993. Returned to English football with a successful spell at Leeds, again highlighting his undoubted quality. Goalkeeper Graham Brown briefly played for Swansea City during the 1976-77 campaign. After a trial at Celtic in February 2013, a month later he was offered a one-year contract at the Swans. He resided in his native Swansea until his death in May 2000. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Millwall in September 2000, making a further four substitute appearances for the Swans before moving to Aberystwyth in July 2001. 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. PHIL RAYBOULDFormer Welsh Amateur international midfielder Phil Raybould was a member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. After his contract was terminated by Liverpool, he arrived at the Liberty Stadium in August 2009. He is now a football commentator with BBC Wales. Also loaned to Mansfield Town, featuring in their 1974-75 Fourth Division title campaign, he had his contract cancelled by the Gunners in December 1974 and joined Gateshead. 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. He netted 60 goals in 216 League games before being sold to Halifax Town for 12,000 in August 1973. He later played for Maesteg Park and Port Talbot. Both players were tragically killed in a car crash on their way to a cup match at Nuneaton in January 1969. Initially with Dewstonians, he moved via Ebbw Junction to Newport County in May 1938 and understudied former Swansea keeper Alex Ferguson in their 1938-39 Third Division (South) title triumph. He was awarded the MBE shortly after scoring in Liverpool's 1977 European Cup final triumph and had a spell with Los Angeles Aztecs before reuniting with John Toshack at the Vetch Field in August 1978. His two seasons at the Liberty saw the player in and out of the side and after gaining promotion to the Premier League Cedric was given a free transfer after 42 appearances (14 as sub) and seven goals. DENNIS JOHNHard-tackling full-back Dennis John played for Swansea during the 1958-59 campaign. Signing professional for Wolves in January 1972, he featured in their 1974 League Cup final triumph and moved to Coventry City in September 1975. Initially with Hebburn St Cuthberts, he moved via North Shields to Aston Villa in January 1939 and featured in their first post-war League match against Middlesbrough in August 1946. He was loaned to Swansea in August 1988, making 16 League appearances. Injury and illness restricted him to three League appearances while at the Vetch Field and he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in February 1986. 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. He then played for Haverfordwest and Aldershot. He reunited with Ronnie Burgess at Swansea in August 1956 but a recurring knee injury restricted him to only five League appearances while at the Vetch Field and forced his retirement in December 1956. A former Manchester City apprentice, he turned professional in October 1973 but was unable to make an impact and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in August 1974. He was later coach/manager at Leicester City, Charlton Athletic, Newport County, Lincoln City, Cardiff City, Barry, Cardiff again, Brentford and Torquay. RICHIE APPLEBYEx-England Youth winger Richie Appleby featured in Swansea's 1999-2000 Third Division title triumph. His two seasons at the Liberty saw the player in and out of the side and after gaining promotion to the Premier League Cedric was given a free transfer after 42 appearances (14 as sub) and seven goals. He played for Legiero before leaving his native country during the uprising in 1956 and settled in Doncaster. With the Swans relegated at the end of a difficult 2017-18 season that saw three different managers in charge of the club, Jordan joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018-2019 season. We now have a new contact point which actually works. He was loaned to Cheltenham during his 2006-07 testimonial season. Welsh international winger Jason Bowen starred in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph. Signing professional for Liverpool in December 1974, he made his First Division debut in place of Alan Hansen in their 3-1 win at home to West Brom in August 1979. Tall central defender David Theobald featured in Swansea City's 2002-03 relegation battle. Initially as a member of the clubs Under 20 squad, he made two first team appearances against Celtic before joining the Swans in January 2014 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. A former Southampton trainee, he turned professional in June 1992 and was loaned to Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in July 1994. Hard-tackling defender Carl Slee was an influential figure in Swansea City's 1969-70 promotion triumph. TERRY PHELANYoung left-back Terry Phelan was capped 42 times by Republic of Ireland after leaving Swansea City. The Wales national football team has represented Wales in international association football since 1876, making it the third oldest international football team. He resided in Griffithstown until his death in April 1999. Former Welsh Amateur international Terry Cotton was a member of Swansea's 1969-70 promotion squad. DAVE CARVERExperienced right-back Dave Carver had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1972-73 season. Duffy signed on loan for the Swans from Hull in February 2007 season, scoring five goals in five starts. Attacking left-back Ijah Anderson featured in Swansea City's 2004-05 promotion success. But having worked with Rodgers during his time at Stamford Bridge, he jumped at the chance to play regularly in the first team at the Liberty and didn't disappoint during his short time at the club with six goals from 12 appearances (one as sub). He joined Bradford PA in September 1967 and moved to Chester in January 1969. Starting with Crystal Palace, he was loaned to Swansea in August 1989 and netted three goals in 13 League outings. Signing professional for Newport County in November 1957, the Welsh Schoolboy international made his League debut as a 16 year-old and was a Welsh Cup finalist in 1963. Making 23 League appearances for the Swans before moving to Carmarthen Town in January 2003, he has also played for Port Talbot. He impressed as an amateur in the reserves before making his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers in April 1972, also playing in that month's 1-1 draw against Plymouth. had come through the academy at the Foxes and made his first-team debut against Wolves in October 27. King. He was top scorer in 1997-98 and subsequently played for Abingdon and Didcot Town. 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. MARTIN HAYESFormer England U-21 striker Martin Hayes helped SwanseaCity qualify for the Second Division play-offs in 1992-93. MICKY LENIHANStriker Micky Lenihan featured in Swansea City's 1972-73 relegation battle. Tall central defender Dave Cole played for Swansea City during the 1984-85 season. He was top scorer in 1951-52, then joined Aston Villa in September 1952 and was capped eight times by Northern Ireland before moving to Bury in November 1956, then Ards in July 1959. He then managed Hull City and Kidderminster again. He turned professional with Arsenal in January 1980 and made his League debut whilst on loan to Hereford United in March 1983. Young midfielder Antonio Corbisiero briefly played for Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. He joined Shrewsbury Town for 5,000 in March 1968 and was ever-present in 1969-70, reuniting with Harry Gregg at Swansea in May 1974. Currently 31-years old, he could certainly have had more caps with fewer injuries throughout his career, but Ramsey has still given his all for his country when called upon, Gary Speed, Trevor Ford, Cliff Jones, John Charles and Dean Saunders, 22-year-old football analyst and content creator. He joined Stoke City in August 1994, helping them qualify for the First Division play-offs in 1995-96, then had spells with Airdrie, Winsford United and Witton Albion. Later playing for Worcester City, Stourbridge, Stafford Rangers, Halesowen Town and Rushall Olympic before scouting for various Midlands clubs. 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. Locally born, he made his League debut as a 16 year-old in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at home to Torquay in April 1987 and turned professional in July 1989. He established himself in the side and was a regular as the club won the League One title in 2008. Despite wanting to keep Gomez at the club following a successful season, his price tag proved too much and he eventually followed Roberto Martinez to Wigan in the summer of 2009 after 51 appearances (seven as sub) and 14 goals. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1992, he made his League debut on loan to Colchester before joining Swansea initially on loan in March 1994. He made his League debut in that month's 2-2 draw at home to Brentford and scored once in 14 Fourth Division games for Swansea prior to joining Bridgend Town in July 1978. In total, he made 104 appearances (13 as sub), scoring 51 goals. Signing professional for Liverpool in November 1972, he was loaned to Swansea in October 1975 and scored twice in six League outings. Attacking midfielder Gary Cobb had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1989-90 campaign. After five years in Portugal with Academica, then Naval, he reunited with Mark McGhee at Reading in September 1993 where injury ended his career. He missed just one match in 1973-74 and was ever-present in 1976-77, scoring ten goals in 161 League games for the Swans before being sold to Doncaster Rovers for 19,500 in September 1978. Starting a degree course in physiotherapy at Swansea University, he quit football with a knee injury and has coached in New South Wales, Australia. Former Welsh U-21 right-back Terry Evans played under three different managers while at SwanseaCity. Moving to Swansea in July 2004, he helped them qualify for the play-offs. His coaching career back home was interrupted by the civil war and he has since coached in the Middle East, including Al-Ithead Sports and the Qatar national side, while retaining a home in Swansea. 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. Later with Hearts and Bath City. A very talented player, he was part of the squad that lifted the League One title and then played under new manager Paulo Sousa in the Championship. He later played for Weymouth and Eastleigh. DEREK KINGResolute right-half Derek King briefly played for Swansea during the 1956-57 season. He impressed with Northwood prior to joining Watford in March 2003 and topped their goalscoring charts in 2003-04. He became a popular member of the squad, winning the Player of the Year award in 2003-04. He made his League debut in the 3-0 victory at home to Watford in August 1947 and also appeared in that month's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. A knee injury ended his playing career soon after and he became Exeter's coach. The son of former Celtic legend Steve Chalmers, he signed professional for Celtic in October 1980 and had a loan spell with Bradford City before being sold to St Mirren for 20,000 in September 1986. Kings playing career started in Edinburgh with Hearts in 2013. He scored a ten-minute hat-trick at West Brom in January 1992, netting 18 goals in 117 League outings for Swansea before reuniting with Billy Ayre at Blackpool in August 1992. KEN EVANSAgile goalkeeper Ken Evans helped Swansea take Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. PETA B'ALACGoalkeeper Peta B'alac had a loan spell at Swansea during the 1973-74 season. He joined Stoke City in June 2005. Initially with Llanelli, he was a prolific scorer for Ammanford Town in the Welsh League before signing professional for Swansea in June 1968. A prospect of Hull Citys academy, Dan James joined Swansea aged 17 and joining up with the under-18 side. A member of the 2005 FAW Cup winning team, he featured in Swansea's triumphant 2006 Football League Trophy run and was an influential figure as Kenny Jackett's side qualified for the League One play-offs. He went on to become a first-team regular, playing as a right-back, centre-half, or even as an accomplished midfielder. 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