John Davies (footballer, born 1959) explained

John Davies
Fullname:John Gerwyn Davies
Birth Date:18 November 1959
Birth Place:Llandysul, Wales
Height:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1977–1980
Clubs1:Cardiff City
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:1980–1986
Clubs2:Hull City
Caps2:43
Goals2:0
Years3:1986
Clubs3:Notts County (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:60
Totalgoals:0

John Gerwyn Davies (born 18 November 1959) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Davies began his career with Cardiff City after progressing through the club's youth system. He made his professional debut in 1977 and went on to make seven league appearances during his two years in the first team, being used as cover for first choice goalkeeper Ron Healey.[2] In 1980, he was sold to Hull City for £12,000, spending six years at the club. He also later played for Notts County on loan.[2]

Following his retirement from playing, Davies worked for Hull City for nearly 30 years as a youth coach and helped found the club's community programme in 1990. He stepped down in September 2018.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81 . registration . Macdonald Futura Publishers . 1980 . 0362020175 . London . 114.
  2. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 47 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  3. Web site: Tigers Trust Seek New CEO as John Davies To Leave His Role After Almost 30 Years . Hull City A.F.C. . 25 September 2018 . 17 October 2018.