Price right to welcome Swans at Hull City

Jason Price of Swansea beats Justin Walker of Scunthorpe United in 1997Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Swansea City will find a familiar face to welcome them at the MKM Stadium when they travel to play Hull City in Saturday's early Championship game, which kicks off at 12:30 GMT.

Former winger Jason Price played for both clubs during his career and the now 47-year-old will be part of the Tigers' match hospitality for the game.

The Aberdare native took his first steps as a professional with the Swans as a 17-year-old, signing with them in July 1995 from amateur side Aberaman where he had been playing after being released by Cardiff City.

Price made 177 appearances - scoring 20 goals - in six years at the club, earning his place in club folklore for his part in their 1999-2000 old Third Division title-winning campaign under John Hollins.

Swansea needed just a draw on the final day at Rotherham to clinch the title, with Price winning the penalty that Matthew Bound converted in a 1-1 draw.

Sadly, the game will also be remembered for the death of Swansea fan Terry Coles who was trampled by a police horse.

Price also has a warm place in the hearts of Hull fans, joining them in July 2003 after spells at Brentford and Tranmere Rovers, playing a key role in a double promotion with the Tigers that took them from the fourth tier to the second tier.

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