Planet Swans ArchivesGoalkeeper
Roger Freestone
I played with Roger when I was in my last season at Swansea and he came on loan from Chelsea, he was top class.
Without a doubt he could have played at the top level and he had a couple of opportunities, but he turned them down.
Roger remains second in the list of all-time league appearances and, for longevity, he would have to be number one.
Right-back
Wyndham Evans
I had the pleasure of playing alongside Wyndham and he epitomised everything that was good about Swansea.
He had that never-say-die attitude and wwas a big leader in the dressing room.
When we needed someone to lift the dressing room he was always there.
Centre-back
Ashley Williams
His consistency is incredible and he is the type of player who rarely misses a training session, never mind a game.
Ash has improved every season since he has been at the club and he’s now a top player in the Premier League and at international level with Wales.
Centre-back
Ante Rajkovic
Had the touch of a midfielder but also the strength that made him a great defender.
If he was playing nowadays I can only guess how much he would be worth because he had everything as you want from a player.
Left-back
Dzemal ‘Jimmy’ Hadziabdic
‘Jimmy’ was one of the first foreign players to come to Swansea and his ability on the ball made him one of the best at the club.
He was a right-footed player at left back but he could come inside or go out on to his weaker foot.
Midfield
Robbie James
I’ve always said Robbie was the best player I ever played with at Swansea and he was a great friend of mine.
He played such a big part in Swansea’s rise through the divisions and he was so proud to wear the white shirt.
Midfield
Leon Britton
Whatever formation you play I think you have to find a place for Leon in midfield.
He has been magnificent since he joined Swansea in League Two all those years ago.
It says everything about Leon that he chose to drop down to Swansea in the first place and he is a credit to the club.
Midfield
Ivor Allchurch
Midfield is probably the most hotly contested position in the XI but Ivor is the first name on the team sheet.
He was that good he could he could have played anywhere and his goal record for Swansea speaks for itself.
Midfield
Leighton James
I always thought he was a genius on the ball and it was hard to tell if he was right footed or left because he was so strong with either.
Leighton could terrify defenders at the highest level and had a brilliant eye for goal.
Striker
Bob Latchford
Bob was probably the best striker I have ever played with at club level.
He had great ability and one was one of the most natural goal-scorers you would ever see.
He was right up there with Ian Rush as the best of his generation and, although he wasn’t at Swansea that long, he is definitely in the XI.
Striker
Cliff Jones
Again, it’s not easy to narrow it down because there have been a lot of good forwards for Swansea over the years but at his best Cliff was one of the best in Europe if not the world.
His best days probably came at Tottenham Hotspur but ability-wise he’s among Swansea’s best-ever players.
