Eddie Davies (footballer) explained

Eddie Davies
Fullname:Edward Davies
Birth Date:3 May 1923
Birth Place:Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Death Place:Herne Bay, Kent, England
Position:Centre-forward
Years1:1943–1946
Clubs1:Port Vale
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:1946–1947
Clubs2:Witton Albion
Years3:1947–1960
Clubs3:Herne Bay

Edward Davies (3 May 1923 – 26 March 1995) was an English footballer who played at centre-forward for Port Vale, Witton Albion, and Herne Bay.

Career

Davies joined Port Vale in January 1943 but was shortly guesting for Chelsea as Vale were in abeyance because of the war.[1] His Vale debut finally came on 1 December 1945 in a 2–1 win at Macclesfield Town. He scored three goals in his next four games before breaking his leg in January 1946.[1] He recovered to play three Football League Third Division South games at The Old Recreation Ground the next season, but was transferred to Witton Albion in November 1946 by new "Valiants" boss Gordon Hodgson.[1] He made his Witton debut on 20 November and scored two goals in his four games for the club.[2] Later he played for Herne Bay.[1] A prolific scorer at Herne Bay, he set the club's record for most goals in a season with 62. He was well known for his extremely hard head and ability to head the ball harder than most strikers could kick it. Davies retired in the 1959–60 season.

Career statistics

Source:[2]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1945–4600200020
1946–47Third Division South30000030
Total30200050
Witton Albion1946–47Cheshire County League42

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 78. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Web site: 1946-47 Players Records . www.wittonalbionfc.co.uk . 11 February 2022.