The 2003-04 campaign delivered a vital resurgence for Swansea City as The Swans surged to a respectable 10th-place finish in the Third Division, dramatically recovering from a near-relegation the previous year. The season was defined by the phenomenal arrival of Lee 'Magic Daps' Trundle, whose 16 league goals proved decisive in a campaign that saw The Swans also reach the FA Cup Fifth Round after beating Premiership hopefuls Preston North End. This pivotal, albeit turbulent, season, which also saw the arrival of future club icon Roberto Martínez, remains a key chapter in the club's journey toward the top flight.