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SWANSEA CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
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| FOUNDED |
1912 (Professional 1912) |
| NICKNAME |
"The Swans" |
| GROUND |
The Liberty Stadium |
| ADDRESS |
The Liberty Stadium, Morfa, Swansea, SA1 2FA |
| PITCH SIZE |
105 X 68 Metres (115 X 75 Yards) |
| CAPACITY |
20,200 (Away fans - 3,000) |
| CLUB COLOURS - Home |
Shirt - White
Shorts - White
Socks - White |
| CLUB COLOURS - Away |
Shirt - Navy Blue, Sky Blue Sleeves
Shorts - Navy Blue
Socks - Navy Blue |
| CLUB COLOURS - 3rd |
Shirt - Green and Black Stripes
Shorts - Black
Socks - Black |
| SPONSOR |
Swansea.com |
| PREVIOUS LEAGUE |
Southern League |
| PREVIOUS NAMES |
Swansea Town (Until February 1970) |
| PREVIOUS GROUND |
The Vetch Field (1912 - 2005) |
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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| COMMERCIAL DEPT. |
01792 616613 |
| CLUB SHOP |
01792 616616 |
| TICKET OFFICE |
08700 400 004 |
| YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
01792 616609 |
| STADIUM RECEPTION |
01792 616400 |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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| PRESIDENT |
Professor David Farmer |
| CHAIRMAN |
Huw Jenkins |
| VICE CHAIRMAN |
Leigh Dineen |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
David Morgan,
Brian Katzen,
Gwilym Joseph,
Huw Cooze (Supporter's Director) |
| NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS |
Don Keefe,
Steve Penny |
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR |
John van Zweden,
Will Morris |
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
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| MANAGER |
Roberto Martinez |
| ASSISTANT MANAGER |
Graeme Jones |
| COACHING STAFF |
Colin Pascoe,
Iñaka Bergara (Goalkeeper) |
| CHEIF SCOUT |
Kevin Reeves |
| FOOTBALL UTILITIES CO-ORDINATOR |
Suzan Eames |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPISTS |
Richard Evans BSc,
Ailsa Jones |
| CLUB DOCTORS |
Dr. Streph Amos,
Dr. Arwel Davies |
| YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS |
Tony Pennock,
Alan Curtis |
| FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY OFFICER |
Linden Jones |
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OTHER STAFF
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| GENERAL MANAGER |
Alan Cowie |
| CLUB SECRETARY |
Jackie Rockey |
| BUSINESS & MERCHANDISING MANAGER |
Andrea Morris |
| COMMERCIAL SALES EXECUTIVE |
Joe Kelly |
| MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER |
Jonathan Wilsher |
| COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR |
Bob Morgan |
| MATCH DAY HOST |
Alan Curtis |
| CLUB CHAPLAIN |
Kevin Johns |
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HONOURS
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| Division 1 / Premiership |
Best Season - 1981/82 (6th) |
| Division 2 / Championship |
Promoted 1980/81 (3rd) |
| Division 3 / League 1 |
Champions 1924/25, 1948/49, 2007/08 Promoted 1978/79 |
| Division 4 / League 2 |
Champions 1999/00 Promoted 1969/70 (3rd), 77/78, 87/88
(Playoff), 04/05 (3rd) |
| F.A. Cup |
Semi-Finalists 1926, 1964 |
| F.L. Cup |
Best Season 4th round 64/65, 76/77 |
| Associate Members Cup |
Southern Area Semi Final 1985/86,1992/93 |
| European Cup Winners Cup |
2nd Round 1982/83 |
| Welsh Cup |
Winners 9 times, Runners up 8 times |
| FAW Premier Cup |
Winners 2 times |
| Football League Trophy |
Winners 1993/94, 2005/06 |
| Third Division Play-offs Final |
Losing finalists 1996/97 |
| League 1 Play-offs Final |
Losing finalists 2005/06 |
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CLUB RECORDS
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| MOST APPEARANCES FOR CLUB |
Wilfie Milne 587 1920-1937 |
| MOST CAPPED PLAYER |
Ivor Allchurch 42 (68) Wales |
| RECORD GOALSCORER IN A MATCH |
Jack Fowler 5 v Charlton 6-1,
Div 3, 27/9/24 |
| RECORD LEAGUE GOALSCORER IN A SEASON |
Cyril Pearce 35 1931/32 |
| RECORD LEAGUE GOALSCORER IN A CAREER |
Ivor Allchurch 166 (1949-58 and
65-68) |
| RECORD TRANSFER FEE RECEIVED |
Lee Trundle - £1,000,000+ to
Bristol City |
| RECORD TRANSFER FEE PAID |
Ashley Williams - £400,000 from Stockport County |
| MOST LEAGUE POINTS |
(3 pts a win), 92, League 1
2007/08 - (2 pts a win), 62, Division 3 1948/49 |
| MOST LEAGUE GOALS |
92 (Division 4) 1976/77 |
| RECORD LEAGUE VICTORY |
8-0 v Hartlepool Division 4 1/4/78 |
| MOST GOALS SCORED IN A CUPTIE |
12-0 v Sliema Wands. E.C.W.C.
1-1 Leg 15/9/82 |
| RECORD LEAGUE DEFEAT |
1-8 v Fulham Div 2 22/1/38, 1-8
v Newcastle Div 2 2/9/39, 0-7 v Spurs Div 2 3/12/32, 0-7 v
Bristol Rovers Div 2 2/10/54, 0-7 v Workington Div 3
4/10/60. |
| RECORD CUP DEFEAT |
0-8 v Liverpool F.A.Cup 3rd
round replay 9/1/90 0-8 v Monaco European Cup Winners Cup
Round 1 2nd Leg 1/10/91 |
| OLDEST PLAYER IN A LEAGUE MATCH |
Tommy Hutchison 43 v Southend 12/3/91 |
| YOUNGEST PLAYER IN A LEAGUE MATCH |
Nigel Dalling 15 years 10 months |
| FIRST TIME FA CUP TIE WON ON PENALTIES |
v Oxford United (Away) Rd3 Rep 12/1/93 |
| LONGEST LEAGUE SEQUENCES |
| OF UNDEFEATED MATCHES |
19 (1970/1) |
| OF UNDEFEATED HOME MATCHES |
28 (1925/27) |
| WITHOUT HOME WIN |
9 (1938) |
| OF LEAGUE WINS |
9 (2000) |
| OF LEAGUE DEFEATS |
9 (1990/91) |
| OF LEAGUE MATCHES WITHOUT A WIN |
15 (1989) |
| OF UNDEFEATED AWAY MATCHES |
12 (1970/71) |
| WITHOUT AN AWAY WIN |
46 (1982/84) |
| OF HOME WINS |
17 (1948/49) |
| OF AWAY WINS |
4 (1955/56 - 1987/88) |
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GENERAL
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| MATCHDAY PROGRAMME COST |
£3 |
| ADMISSION PRICES |
Category A £23 (£10 Under 16's, £15 OAP's/Disabled/Students)
Category B £20 (£10 Under 16's, £13 OAP's/Disabled/Students)
Category C £23 (£10 Under 16's, £13 OAP's/Disabled/Students) |
| CAR PARKING |
100 yards from ground on the sea front |
| AWAY SUPPORTERS ENTRANCE |
North Stand |
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