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| Name: Ronald Wyn Davies |
| Birthdate:
20-03-1942 |
| Age:
83 |
| Birthplace:
Caernarfon, Wales |
| Height:
6' 2" (1.88m) |
| Weight:
12st 5lbs (78.47kg) |
| Years at Club:
1972-1973 |
| Signing Info:
Transferred from: Manchester City, 09/1972, £60,000 |
| Previous Clubs:
Wrexham, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, Manchester City |
| Debut:
23/09/1972 v Derby County (H) 3-0 (League Division One) |
| Farewell:
Transferred to Blackpool, 06/1973, £ |
| Passed Away:
17/07/2025 |
Biography
Ronald "Wyn" Davies, born in Caernarfon, Wales, is best remembered as a powerful centre forward with exceptional aerial ability. Known for his dominant presence in the air, Wyn Davies was a traditional number 9 who excelled in the physical aspects of forward play during an era defined by robust football. A Welsh international and respected professional across top-tier English clubs, Davies made his Manchester United mark during the early 1970s under Frank O'Farrell making 17 appearances scoring 4 goals.
Club Career
Davies began his career with Caernarfon Town before moving to Wrexham in 1960. His rise to prominence came after signing for Bolton Wanderers in 1962, where he regularly scored goals making over 240 appearances before a successful move to Newcastle United where he was part of the Geordies Inter-Cities Fairs Cup-winning team of 1969. Davies continued his football journey moving to Manchester City, following his stint at Old Trafford, Davies went on to play for Blackpool, a short loan spell at Crystal Palace, Stockport County, Crewe Alexandra, Bangor City in his native Wales before finishing his playing days with Cape Town City in South Africa.
International Career
Wyn Davies earned 34 caps for the Welsh national team, scoring six goals. He represented Wales with distinction between 1963 and 1973, known for his commitment and battling spirit on the international stage.
Legacy
Wyn Davies is fondly remembered for his old-school centre-forward style and uncompromising performances. He remains a cult figure among supporters of the clubs he served, especially Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United. Though his time at United was brief, he played an important veteran role at a time when the club was rebuilding following the Busby era.
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Goals |
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Apps |
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1972-1973 |
4 |
16 |
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0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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4 |
17 |
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4 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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17 |
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