David Davies (footballer, born 1888) explained

David Davies
Fullname:David Walter Davies
Birth Date:4 October 1886
Birth Place:Treharris, Wales
Position:Centre forward
Years1:1908–1909
Years2:1910–1912
Years3:1912–1913
Years4:1913
Years5:1913–1915
Years6:1915–1916
Years7:1919
Years8:1919–1920
Years9:1920–1921
Clubs1:Merthyr Town
Clubs2:Treharris
Clubs3:Oldham Athletic
Clubs4:Stockport County
Clubs5:Sheffield United
Clubs6:Cardiff City
Clubs7:Millwall Athletic
Clubs8:Merthyr Town
Clubs9:Treharris Albion
Caps5:27
Goals5:9
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:1911–1913
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:16:18, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:16:18, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

David Walter Davies (born 4 October 1886, date of death 15 January 1966) was a Welsh footballer who played for Oldham Athletic and Sheffield United in the Football League First Division. He also made two appearances for Wales. He was born in Treharris, Wales.

Club career

Davies was a former miner who made his league début whilst at Oldham Athletic in 1912.[1] He soon transferred to Sheffield United via a brief stay at Stockport County. He spend two seasons at Bramall Lane, playing in the side that won the FA Cup in 1915 (although he himself did not feature in the final.)

With the outbreak of war Davies was released and returned to Wales where he became a miner once more whilst continuing to play football for local teams.

International career

Davis made two appearances for Wales, the first whilst at Treharris, the second after his move to Oldham Athletic.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham . Sheffield United Who's Who . Hallamshire Press . 2008. 98 . 978-1-874718-69-7.