A former Manchester United apprentice, he turned professional in October 1970 but failed to secure a first-team slot and moved to the Vetch Field initially on loan in February 1974. Striker Peter Abbott was a member of Harry Gregg's squad at Swansea City. He went on to sign for Darlington, Oldham, Charlton and Polish clubs Ruch Chorzów and Zawisza Bydgoszcz. Abbott featured in the side that narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs at the end of the 2006-07 season, before departing during the summer for Darlington after 18 appearances (nine as sub) and one goal. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Gillingham and scored his only goal for the Swans in a 2-1 victory at Rotherham in Roberto Martinez’s first game in charge. ![]() A Poland Under-23 international, he was brought in to fill the void left by Rory Fallon, who had left to join Plymouth. The Polish striker arrived at the Liberty from Huddersfield Town for £150,000 in January 2007.
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