And Jimmy Bowler from yesteryear, a wonder player ‘tis true
The ball seemed superglued to his boot, for he’d never pass to you
Big Fran Rafferty has graced our Club, commencing on the outfield of play
But injury forced him into nets, an “all round” player one might say

On goalies, McKeown ‘s name springs to mind, famed for his outstanding catches
Or was it for his feline friends that followed him to all the matches
Of course we all know Wallsy, a defender’s worst nightmare by far
We ‘ye watched him skip past five defenders and lash it over the bar

His brother was a pillar at the back, Bearded! Big / Brave / perhaps a little slow
Summed up best by the Lower Ards men - “Hey Archie, you’re nothing but a Dodo”
The Murphy Brothers cannot be forgot, Coim, Paul and Marty have come and gone
Whose skills were just a joy to watch even if they were more often off than on

Remember the names of Griffin and Fox, Browne, Barr McKimm to name but a few
McGreevy, McCullough, Foster and Thompson have all worn the yellow and blue
Tributes to Cromie, Doherty, Galloway and Melville an all weather player dry or wet
His goal scoring exploits are legendary even if they were not always in the opponents net

The Egan brothers deserve a mention for the adversary’s goal was always in danger
From a thirty five yard thunder bolt from the boot of Mr. Bangor
The McAlorums have played their part throughout the last 25 years
When Ricky caught one on the volley, the opposing manager was in tears

More recently Winkie McDonnell has become part of the Swifts plan
At the speed of light he covers the pitch as if being chased by a Mexican
Let’s not forget the McBriens and Stewarts and all the other “has beens”
A round of applause for Vannucci and Tresidder for the work behind the scenes

We can’t go without thanking the Badger, a hard man blessed with skill and flair
The Swifts would no! be the same without him, even though he still dyes his hair
An apology to all whose names don ‘t appear here, for each one deserves a mention
A tribute to all those who have played, to forget you has not been our intention

Now please raise your glasses, Ladies and Gentlemen, be it soft drink, wine or beer
And drink a toast to all Swtfts past present and the future 25 years