Liam Davis (footballer, born 1990) explained

Liam Davis
Birth Date:8 November 1990
Birth Place:Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Position:Midfielder
Forward
Youthclubs1:Waltham Juniors
Youthclubs2:Grimsby Town
Clubs1:Armthorpe Welfare
Clubs2:Selby Town
Clubs3:Barton Town Old Boys
Clubs4:Brigg Town
Clubs5:Gainsborough Trinity
Clubs6:Cleethorpes Town
Years2:2010–2011
Years3:2011–2012
Years4:2011–2013
Youthyears2:2007–2009
Years1:2009–2010
Years5:2013–2016
Years6:2016–2019

Liam Davis (born 8 November 1990) is an English semi-professional footballer. He last played for Cleethorpes Town.

Davis started his career in the Youth teams of home town club Grimsby Town, where he failed to break into the first team. After departing Grimsby Town, he went onto play for Selby Town, Brigg Town, Gainsborough Trinity, and most recently Cleethorpes Town, who he represented in the 2017 FA Vase Final at Wembley.[1]

Club career

Armthorpe Welfare

After being released from Grimsby Town, Davis joined Armthorpe Welfare.

Selby Town

After a single season at Armthorpe, Davis joined Northern Counties East Premier Division side Selby Town.

Barton Town Old Boys

Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Davis joined fellow Northern Counties East Premier Division side Barton Town Old Boys.

Brigg Town

Davis signed for Brigg Town of the Northern Premier League First Division South. Davis was named Brigg's Player of the Season in the 2012–13 season.

Gainsborough Trinity

Davis joined Gainsborough Trinity on 1 July 2013, who at the time played in the Conference North.[2]

Cleethorpes Town

On 4 October 2016, Davis joined Cleethorpes Town.

On 21 May 2017, Davis represented Cleethorpes Town in the 2017 FA Vase Final, where Cleethorpes lost 4–0 to South Shields.[3]

In 2018, Davis was invited to take part in the UEFA Equal Game Campaign, which culminated in him playing in a charity match in Lyon, France, sharing the pitch with former international stars Luís Figo and Eric Abidali.[4]

Personal life

In January 2014, Davis became Britain's highest profile openly gay footballer.[5] [6] On 21 May 2017, he became the first openly gay male footballer to play at Wembley when he turned out for Cleethorpes in the FA Vase Final.

In December 2017 Davis publicly criticised comments made by FA chairman Greg Clarke that "professional players who out themselves as homosexual would be taking a risk".[7] [8] [9]

As of 2022, Davis owns a bar and café in Cleethorpes.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cleethorpes Town 0–4 South Shields. Association. The Football. www.thefa.com. 21 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Liam Davis moves to Gainsborough Trinity. www.pitchero.com. 21 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Cleethorpes Town 0–4 South Shields. Association. The Football. www.thefa.com. 21 September 2019.
  4. News: 2018-05-16 . Cleethorpes footballer meets former Galactico Luis Figo . GrimsbyLive . 2022-05-27 . 0307-1235.
  5. Web site: Semi-professional UK footballer Liam Davis comes out as gay. 14 January 2014. PinkNews. 21 September 2019.
  6. News: How I came out: Britain's only openly gay footballer. 15 January 2014. 21 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Liam Davis criticises Greg Clarke for past comments on gay footballers. 19 December 2017. Eurosport. 21 September 2019.
  8. News: England's only openly gay footballer Liam Davis: 'I have not had one problem in football since I came out'. White. Jim. 19 December 2017. The Telegraph. 21 September 2019. 0307-1235.
  9. Web site: 'Impossible for a gay Premier League player to come out,' admits FA chairman Greg Clarke. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/football-association-select-committee-greg-clarke-gay-homosexual-homophobic-abuse-abuse-premier-a7365841.html . 14 June 2022 . subscription . live. 17 October 2016. The Independent. 21 September 2019.
  10. Web site: The Point Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - Cleethorpes . 2022-05-27 . www.thepointcafeandbar.co.uk.