Leighton James

[Darran]

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[twoeyedjack]

oh no. Best wishes Leighton.

 

[sainthelens]

Had a couple of 'run ins' with him on the cricket field years back. But wish him well.

 

[Darran]

Had a couple of 'run ins' with him on the cricket field years back. But wish him well.

He’s had a lot of run ins with people over the years but I concur,get well soon Leight.
Great player too.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Was in the Mardy a few years ago and Leighton was sat at the bar, the landlady wasn't about so he jumped behind the bar and served us!
Absolute legend.
Get well soon Leighton

 

[Muteswan]

I met him a few times in The Globe in Lougher, get well soon.
Played against him too, when at school, he was a level above us all even then.

 

[Longlostjack]

Get well soon Leighton

 

[Nocountryforoldjack]

Speedy recovery Leighton

 

[Jack2jack]

All the best for a speedy recovery, Leight.

 

[TimBowen]

How many of us, that were Swans fans back in 1979(?) for 3 to 4 seasons, can forget the massive contribution Leighton made to our promotion to the First Division (as was) back in May 1981 and, into that glorious, never to be forgotten, first season in the First Division.

Leighton's stupendous 'top corner' goal, down at 'our end' in Deepdale on May 2nd 1981, was for me, because of the significance of the occasion, the greatest, most crucial goal of his time with the Swans. Maybe...even his career?

Mind you, him smashing a (direct) free-kick passed Bruce Grobbelaar from almost the half way line, against Liverpool at the Vetch, comes mighty close!

Yeah, Leighton had his opinions no doubt, but what a character. He was part of the crew at my 'stag-night' at Merlins, Windsor Road, Neath, back in July 2001...typically, he was one of the last to leave! Mind you the two strippers might have been a factor in that.

Get well soon Leighton boy. You're a genuine 'Swansea Jack' and a never to be forgotten 'Swans hero' of fans from my era.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Keep fighting Leighton YJB ...

https://youtu.be/fA7-NXFKuhg?si=3LITJWn9Yl96_GVh

 

[Dillwyn the Dog]

How many of us, that were Swans fans back in 1979(?) for 3 to 4 seasons, can forget the massive contribution Leighton made to our promotion to the First Division (as was) back in May 1981 and, into that glorious, never to be forgotten, first season in the First Division.

Leighton's stupendous 'top corner' goal, down at 'our end' in Deepdale on May 2nd 1981, was for me, because of the significance of the occasion, the greatest, most crucial goal of his time with the Swans. Maybe...even his career?

Mind you, him smashing a (direct) free-kick passed Bruce Grobbelaar from almost the half way line, against Liverpool at the Vetch, comes mighty close!

Yeah, Leighton had his opinions no doubt, but what a character. He was part of the crew at my 'stag-night' at Merlins, Windsor Road, Neath, back in July 2001...typically, he was one of the last to leave! Mind you the two strippers might have been a factor in that.

Get well soon Leighton boy. You're a genuine 'Swansea Jack' and a never to be forgotten 'Swans hero' of fans from my era.

I am in that category Tim! Unplayable on his day and one of a host of local boys who played for their home town club during that period. Very sorry to hear he is unwell and I also wish him a speedy recovery .

 

[cwmdonkinjack]

I am in that category Tim! Unplayable on his day and one of a host of local boys who played for their home town club during that period. Very sorry to hear he is unwell and I also wish him a speedy recovery .

My favourite player as we made our way up the leagues. Great dribbler, crosser, long passer and a shot like an arrow-was right in line for a winner he struck at Ashton Gate. Howard Kendall said we needed to wrap him up in cotton wool after Blackburn played us in League Two fixture. Recover soon Leighton.