Swansea City legend Alan Curtis collects MBE for services to Welsh football

Mr Swansea City has been recognised for his services to the game in Wales

Swansea City legend Alan Curtis has received an MBE for his services to Welsh football.

In December 2020, it was announced that former Swansea star 'Curt' - who also spent three seasons with Cardiff City - had been respected in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

And on Tuesday, the 67-year-old - who scored six goals in 35 appearances for Wales between 1976 and 1987 - was presented with his MBE by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle.

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“To finally receive my MBE is a great honour,” said Curtis.

“The overwhelming emotion is one of pride really.

“Nothing would have been possible with the support of my fellow team-mates, staff, supporters and my family over the years and I’m extremely grateful to have had the career I did.

“To be involved in football for 40-odd years, mainly with the Swans and then other clubs I played for too, has been fantastic and I’ve had a wonderful journey.”

In response to the images of Curtis at the ceremony, the Swans wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to Alan Curtis MBE."

Curtis enjoyed a glittering playing career than spanned more than two decades and also included spells with Leeds United, Southampton, Stoke City and Barry Town.

He has held the role of caretaker manager at Swansea on numerous occasions and has long been regarded as one of the club's finest ever servants both on and off the field.

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