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Thu 21st Apr 2022

Jacob Cook of Wales and Swansea tackles Brazil player

Swansea City Academy star represents Wales at Uefa Development Tournament

Swansea City midfielder Jacob Cook was included in the Wales Under-16s’ 21-man squad for the Uefa Development Tournament hosted in North Wales earlier this month.

Fri 25th Mar 2022

Matt Gill | Academy adaptation to style of play a big plus for Swansea City's future

Technical development coach Matt Gill has praised Swansea City’s academy coaching teams for the way they have adopted the senior side’s style of play within the club’s Professional Development Phase.

Thu 10th Mar 2022

Cameron Congreve

Cameron Congreve signs first professional deal at Swansea City

Swansea City midfielder Cameron Congreve has signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing terms through to the summer of 2024.

Mon 14th Feb 2022

Academy bowling night

Academy players and staff enjoy team bonding night at Superbowl UK

Swansea City’s academy squads and staff recently enjoyed a team bonding night at Superbowl UK.

Wed 19th Jan 2022

Joe Thomas determined to make the most of professional opportunity

Joe Thomas is determined to make the most of his opportunity after signing professional terms with Swansea City.

Thu 13th Jan 2022

Corey Hurford ready to make the most of dream move

Corey Hurford is ready to get stuck in and make the most of his dream move to Swansea City.

Tue 11th Jan 2022

New deals for Swansea City U23s' duo

Sam Leverett and Jacob Jones have extended their stays with Swansea City.

Mon 10th Jan 2022

Joe Thomas and Corey Hurford

Young talents join Swansea City academy

Swansea City has signed Corey Hurford and Joe Thomas to join the club’s academy following successful trial spells.

Tue 16th Nov 2021

Swansea City academy back Anti-Bullying Week with Odd Socks initiative

Swansea City’s Academy took part in Odd Socks Day during their recent training sessions as part of Anti-Bullying Week.

Thu 04th Nov 2021

2021-22 Badge Statement

Swansea City seeks host families for young players

Swansea City is looking for local families to accommodate young academy players living away from home.

Sat 09th Oct 2021

Marc Pugh Foodie Footballers

Marc Pugh helps Swansea Academy with nutrition advice

Marc Pugh recently visited the Swansea City academy to provide additional knowledge and support to the club's young players when it comes to their nutrition.

Fri 08th Oct 2021

Leon Britton looking forward to new chapter at Swansea City

Leon Britton is looking forward to his new chapter at Swansea City as the club legend takes up a player mentor role within the academy.

Leon Britton returns to take up new role at Swansea City

Swansea City can confirm club legend Leon Britton has returned to take up a new player mentor role within the academy.

Fri 10th Sep 2021

Jon Grey appointed Swansea City’s academy manager

Swansea City is delighted to announce Jon Grey as the club’s new academy manager.

Tue 07th Sep 2021

Ben Lloyd | I'm still a season ticket holder, to be playing for this club is my dream

Ben Lloyd has enjoyed a summer to remember on and off the field, but here the 16-year-old reveals why his feet remain firmly on the floor and talks about his passion for Swansea City having grown up in a family of season-ticket holders.

Wed 18th Aug 2021

Academy Staff Salisbury

Academy coaches gain new insights from British Army

The coaching team from the Swansea City Academy recently had the unique opportunity to spend a day working with some of the best soldiers in the British Army as part of their professional development

Wed 14th Jul 2021

Swansea City academy scholars

Academy pre-season fixtures confirmed

Swansea City’s academy sides have confirmed their pre-season schedules ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Wed 07th Jul 2021

Swansea City academy scholars

Swansea City Academy reveal new scholars and pro deals

Swansea City has signed eight players to academy scholarships ahead of the upcoming season, as well as making additions to the club’s professional ranks.

Sun 04th Jul 2021

Academy coaches looking to challenge players on pre-season camp

Kris O’Leary and Byron Anthony hope a pre-season trip to the Lake District will take Swansea City’s academy players out of their comfort zones and provide them with a beneficial experience to carry into the 2021-22 season.

Fri 11th Jun 2021

Connor Roberts France Wales

Swansea City academy products at Euro 2020

When Wales kick-off their European Championship campaign against Switzerland on Saturday, there will be a heavy Swansea City influence running through Rob Page’s squad.

Sat 05th Jun 2021

Former Swans academy winger Dai Greene eyeing Tokyo Olympics

Sun 04th Apr 2021

Mark Allen Pep Guardiola

Mark Allen | Swansea City's "clear pathway" is already attracting talent

Academy director Mark Allen believes Swansea City’s “clear pathway” for young players is already attracting talent for the future.

Fri 26th Feb 2021

Swansea City confirms academy coaching restructure

Swansea City can confirm the club is to restructure its coaching resources at academy level, with the changes due to come into force from March 1.

Mon 11th Jan 2021

Swansea City academy director Mark Allen

Mark Allen relishing "fantastic opportunity" at Swansea City

He has helped nurture the current generation of English football’s rising stars, now Mark Allen is tasked with continuing Swansea City’s production line.

Swansea City academy director Mark Allen

Mark Allen appointed Swansea City's academy director

Swansea City is delighted to announce Mark Allen as the club’s new academy director.

Tue 22nd Dec 2020

Rory Fallon relishing Swansea City return with academy coaching role

Mon 21st Dec 2020

Harry Jones Adrian Akande Josh Thomas

Academy trio sign first pro deals

A trio of Swansea City’s academy players have put pen to paper on their first professional deals with the club.

Sat 14th Nov 2020

Nigel Rees | I'm proud to have served Swansea City

“When you see a player that our academy has nurtured make his first-team debut, the sense of pride is enormous.”
It is a moment Nigel Rees has enjoyed countless times during his 12-year spell with Swansea City’s academy.

Nigel Rees to leave academy manager position as Swansea City

Academy manager Nigel Rees is to leave Swansea City after a 12-year spell at the club.

Tue 02nd Jun 2020

Matt Jones thanks Swansea City after taking up new FAW role

Former Wales international Matt Jones has thanked Swansea City for giving him the platform to take on an exciting new role with his beloved country.