Swans salute legend Leighton

By Tom Blackett
Swansea City are among those to have paid tribute to legendary Welsh winger Leighton James, who has died at the age of 71.
James played more than 600 games in the Football League and was capped 54 times by Wales. He enjoyed three spells with Burnley and also served Derby, QPR, Swansea, Sunderland, Bury and Newport in his twodecade long career.

GIFTED: Leighton James

“Swansea City is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Leighton James at the age of 71,” said the Welsh club.
“The gifted winger, widely regarded as one of the Swans’ finest players, was a key figure in t...

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